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Today's returning guest is a filmmaker, music producer, and bikepack racer whose journey has taken him from the suburbs of Texas to the heart of California’s creative scene. He’s a lifelong artist who started out in music production before shifting into storytelling through documentary filmmaking. His latest project, Hidden in Plain Sight, is available now on YouTube and blends environmental awareness, personal narratives, and regional history into a compelling documentary set against the backdrop of a rugged bikepacking journey through the American West.

A quick note this episode was filmed just before the 2025 Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race, where Gregg threw down and rode 48 hours with zero sleep to take third place overall.

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Hidden in Plain Sight Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDZCM2nYiI

Bikepacking.com write up: Bikepacking.com https://bikepacking.com/plog/hidden-in-plain-sight-film/

Echoes of the West End Film: https://vimeo.com/995169258?autoplay=1&muted=1&stream_id=Y2xpcHN8NTU1OTI5NTl8aWQ6ZGVzY3xbXQ%3D%3D

https://www.instagram.com/hiddeninplainsightdoc/

https://www.instagram.com/gregg_sees_the_world/

https://www.labikepackingsucks.com/

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(00:00:00) Podcast Intro, Guest, and Episode Context

(00:03:17) Gun Culture, Texas & Arizona Life

(00:06:54) Growing Up in Texas, Family Moves, and Cultural Influences

(00:10:22) Political and Social Landscape

(00:12:53) Personal History, Family Background, and Early Challenges

(00:16:24) Music Influences, Youth Experiences & Industry Career

(00:32:18) Transition to Filmmaking & “Hidden in Plain Sight” Documentary

(00:36:33) Filmmaking Process, Storytelling, and Artistic Approach

(00:41:01) Resilience, Life with Spina Bifida & Early Medical Challenges

(00:51:54) Cycling, Ultra Endurance Racing & Race Strategies

(00:57:40) Race Experiences, Environmental & Health Challenges

(01:04:05) Race Finish, Recovery & Mental Tactics

(01:09:27) Upcoming Race Prep, Strategy & Course Insights

(01:16:56) Bike Setup, Gear Choices & Comfort Solutions

(01:26:13) Cultural Differences, Travel & Environmental Impact

(01:31:32) Community History, Trail Work & Engagement

(01:37:23) Documentary Promotion & Bikepacking Community

(01:44:16) Filming Challenges, Ethics & Race Coverage

(01:49:02) Bikepacking History, Culture & Commercialization

(01:53:51) Race Management, Event Viability & Sponsorship

(01:59:26) Preserving Bikepacking Culture & Hantavirus Awareness

(02:02:51) Closing Remarks & Future Projects

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