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A year-end reflection on 2025 — the wins, the challenges, and the lessons that came from both. I also answer a few questions submitted by friends in a short AMA.

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Evan Ambrosio is best known as the drummer of State Champs, but his story goes far beyond the stage. Evan grew up riding motocross, watching Supercross, and chasing the same adrenaline and rhythm that shaped his early love for music. In this conversation, we dive into his creative journey, the parallels between music and moto, the discipline behind both, and how passion can define your identity.

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In this episode, legendary bike builder Billy Lane opens up about his journey — from rising to fame in the custom motorcycle world, to the mistakes that sent him to prison, and the life he rebuilt afterward. We dive into motorcycle history, vintage bikes, building a business, fatherhood, accountability, and the wisdom he’s gained along the way.

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Sammy Halbert is a flat track racing legend — a fierce competitor shaped by victory, tragedy, and resilience. He rose through the ranks quickly and found success early, but his story is marked by deep loss and powerful turning points, including the passing of his brother in a racing incident and the horrific crash years later that forced him to reevaluate his entire relationship with the sport. In this episode, we explore his rise, the emotional weight of those moments, and what keeps him lining up today — racing not for the spotlight, but for the pure love of the sport that has given him so much meaning and direction in life. 

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Dustin Humphrey is an artist, photographer, and entrepreneur who helped define the intersection of surf, moto, and creative culture.

In this episode we explore Dustin’s journey — from small-town America to becoming a global tastemaker. We talk about the early days in surf photography, building the Temple of Enthusiasm in Bali, raising a kid in the sport of moto, and what it means to live a life rooted in creativity, community, and purpose.

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Ricky Carmichael is undeniably the greatest motocross racer of all time. In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset, discipline, and evolution of the GOAT himself — the man who redefined what greatness looks like in motocross. We talk about how he built the complete package through fitness, training, bike setup, and mental preparation, what it felt like to carry the pressure of dominance, and the moments that changed everything. We explore his evolution outside of being a competitor and open up the human side of Ricky — his kindness, his humility, and the genuine love he still has for moto.

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One year of focused effort can change your entire life.

This is what I’ve learned building RIDE BYND from the ground up — the challenges, lessons, and mindset shifts that made it possible.

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Kristen Beat is one of the most recognizable voices in motorsports — a journalist and broadcaster who’s covered everything from Supercross and American Flat Track to NASCAR and much more.

In this episode, we dive into her journey from growing up around racing to finding her purpose in storytelling. Kristen shares the importance of curiosity, connection, and following your passion — and what it takes to bring heart and humanity to a sport built on speed and adrenaline.

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In this episode we sit down with Adam Swift—a man who once stared into the abyss and somehow found his way back. By the age of 21, Adam had surrendered to a life of addiction, surviving multiple overdoses and waking up in a state-run rehab with no memory of how he got there. What followed was nothing short of a miracle.

Now 24 years sober, Adam has built a thriving life anchored by purpose, craftsmanship, and motorcycle adventure. But beneath the surface of success lies a man who never forgets where he came from—and who shares his story with raw honesty in hopes of helping others out of the dark.

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Todd Blubaugh is a photographer, filmmaker, writer, and traveler who sees life through the lens of freedom and discovery. After losing both of his parents before a cross country motorcycle trip, Todd set out on a journey that became a meditation on grief, creativity, and connection. In this episode, we talk about loss, art, storytelling, love, and what it means to truly live a life in motion.

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