In this episode of CONCRETE TALKS, TRIX sits down with one of the most important figures in the history of Breaking: Thomas Hergenröther, founder and mastermind behind Battle of the Year.

From gymnastics to Breaking. From Burning Moves to the first Battle of the Year in Hannover. What started in a small hall in 1990 would grow into one of the biggest and most influential Breaking events in the world.

Thomas takes us back to the very beginning and shares the stories behind BOTY: the ideas, the risks, the struggles, the people and the moments that shaped more than 35 years of Breaking history.

What did he see in Breaking that others didn't?
Why did the scene need Battle of the Year?
When did he realize that BOTY had become bigger than Germany?
And what did it mean to bring Breaking into the spotlight at EXPO 2000?

TRIX also brings some pieces of BOTY history to the table, putting Thomas face-to-face with memories from the past. Plus, things get heated in HOT SEAT and KEEP IT OR DROP IT, where Thomas has to react to some of today's biggest questions and debates around Breaking.

From a small hall in Hannover to arenas around the world — this is the story of how Battle of the Year became part of Breaking history.

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She never asked for a seat at the table. She took it and helped shape it for generations to come. 

Sarah Bee is one of the most influential B-Girls of her generation. From becoming a Battle of the Year champion in 2008 to winning Red Bull BC One France, French Championships and performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, her journey has always been about breaking boundaries — in breaking and beyond.

In this episode of Concrete Talks, host Trix sits down with Sarah Bee to look back at her journey from the early days of breaking to the Olympic era. They talk about her first BOTY memories. What it meant to win in 2008 as a woman in a male-dominated scene. The rise of Zamounda Crew and their impact as an all-female crew. Her transition from battles to shows, choreography and working with artists like Madonna. And what it means to balance commercial success with authenticity.

They also dive into the evolution of breaking itself. Has social media changed dancers more than battles? Did the Olympics help B-Girls? Is originality more important than difficulty? Has breaking become more of a sport, an art form, or a culture? And can breaking continue to grow without losing its soul?

From the concrete to the world stage, Sarah Bee has seen breaking change from the inside.

This isn't just a conversation about one career. It's about women in breaking, responsibility, evolution, and what the next generation can take from the one that came before.

🎙️ Concrete Talks is the official podcast of Battle of the Year — the world's biggest breaking competition.

Two dancers. One full crew. 1992.

Storm and Battle Squad stepped onto the Battle of the Year stage as underdogs and walked away as champions.

But winning BOTY was only the beginning.

Niels Robitzky aka. Storm is one of the true pioneers of breaking. A legendary B-Boy, choreographer, teacher and one of the minds behind the evolution of judging in the culture.

In this episode of Concrete Talks, host Trix sits down with Storm for an unfiltered conversation about where breaking came from, how it changed, and where it is going.

They go back to the early days of breaking. The 1992 BOTY final. The feeling of being part of something bigger. The shift around Expo 2000. And the evolution from competitor to judge — including Storm's involvement in developing the BOTY judging system.

They talk about instinct versus structure. Freedom versus rules. Culture versus sport. And the question that has followed breaking for decades:

Can breaking ever truly be judged objectively?

Storm also takes on the HOT SEAT, faces some uncomfortable truths about the new generation, and decides what to KEEP or DROP — from Powermoves vs. Footwork to Cyphers vs. Big Stage Battles.

This is a conversation about breaking, identity, evolution and responsibility — with someone who has been there from the beginning.

🎙️ Concrete Talks is the official podcast of Battle of the Year — the world's biggest breaking competition.

New episodes dropping regularly. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.

He never followed trends. He creates his own.

Lil Amok is one of the most original minds breaking has ever seen and self-titled “best breaker on TikTok”. From Battle Bunch and Terror Bunch to founding 2Hard2Bite, his journey has always been about pushing creativity beyond the limits of competition.

In this episode of Concrete Talks, host Trix sits down with Lil Amok for an honest conversation about growing up with Battle of the Year, developing a style that challenged the judges, and the injury that changed the course of his career forever.

They talk about his first BOTY memories. The rise of his experimental approach to breaking. Why originality matters more than ever. His work with Flying Steps and 2Hard2Bite. And the question every generation of breakers has to answer — has breaking lost its soul?

This isn't just a conversation about battles. It's about identity, creativity, and what it means to stay true to yourself in a culture that's constantly evolving.

🎙️ Concrete Talks is the official podcast of Battle of the Year — the world's biggest breaking competition.

New episodes dropping regularly.

He won Battle of the Year. Twice.But winning wasn't enough.Vartan Bassil is the founder of Flying Steps — the crew that took breaking out of the underground and onto stages most B-Boys never dreamed of. Concert halls. Basketball arenas. World Expos.In the first ever episode of Concrete Talks, host Trix sits down with Vartan for 1 hour 45 minutes of unfiltered conversation about where he came from, what he built, and what it cost.They talk about the 2000 BOTY win. The Killa Beez era. The legendary Basketball Show of 2003. His return to the competition floor in 2021. And the question nobody in the breaking world ever stops arguing about — can you go commercial and stay authentic?This is Episode 1. And we're starting at the top.🎙️ Concrete Talks is the official podcast of Battle of the Year — the world's biggest breaking competition.New episodes dropping regularly.