Red Bull: Risk Made Me Do It

Ed “Big Daddy” Roth was the most creative builder in the booming hotrod scene of the 1950s and 60s—and the cartoons he drew captivated wannabe bad boys across the country. Things were cruising until he got mixed up with the Hells Angels. In this preview podcast, we delve into the life and legacy of one of the most colorful men in American car culture.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More than a festival or eye-popping art and fashion extravaganza, Afropunk is a cultural movement. For black folks who feel mis-cast as Hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts, for members of the LGBTQ community, and for all those who think differently. Guiding it are founders Jocelyn Cooper and Matthew Morgan, the polished daughter of civil rights fighters and a London hustler of the most worthy order.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of next week's podcast with Afropunk - we look into the origins of the music, arts, culture and fashion festival, and how it all began when a 21-year-old party promoter felt disconnected from the punk scene.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miles Chamley-Watson is unlike any fencer you’ve ever seen. The lean, tatted-up, fast-talking 6’4” athlete is America's best hope for a historic first gold medal in men’s fencing. He reminds us of Dennis Rodman, though he thinks of himself as more of a David Beckham. And with Nike and a number of other sponsors in tow, he’s aiming to be the first fencing athlete to cross into the mainstream. We talked about his sport’s elitist reputation, how a broken relationship both fuels his competitive fire and makes his emotions hard to control, and where his confidence comes from.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There have been some remarkable achievements in the world of mainstream sports this year, but this episode isn't about those. We look back on a record-breaking year from a wingsuit pilot, an ultra-runner and a couple of Olympians.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Travis Rice is the man behind the biggest snowboarding films of all time. But the top snowboarder remains an enigma of sorts. In his new film, The Fourth Phase, his relentless drive, and the consequences that come with it, are firmly in the foreground. From surviving an avalanche during filming, to finding peace out on the ocean, Rice opens up about his desire to seek the unknown, and the realization that every journey has its limits.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a kid on Maui's north shore, Ian Walsh would often hitchhike to nearby beach and reef breaks to surf. He'd ride anything, but when he first tackled a wave over 20 feet, as a teenager, he could imagine doing nothing else. In the last decade, Walsh has become one of the biggest names in the brutal, dangerous and thrilling sport of big wave surfing. But it's dedication to improving the preparation and safety of big wave surfers that might prove his lasting contribution to the sport. In his new film, Distance Between Dreams, Walsh chronicles one of the most epic Winter swell seasons to ever hit the North Shore of Hawaii. We talk to him about his desire to put his life in danger, and the wipeout that forever changed him.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The visibility of big wave surfing has grown exponentially in the digital age, with the feats of the small, global tribe of surfers taking on 5-story waves available on every social media feed. But as the stakes get bigger, the preparation has gotten more sophisticated. In this preview of next week's podcast with guest Ian Walsh we talk about the evolution of safety in the water, from the man who introduced lifeguarding in southern California to the Co2 powered wetsuits saving the lives of big wave mavericks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon DeVore's first attempt at flight involved a tarp and climbing to the top of his parents' garage in Alaska. It didn't go smoothly. The adventurer has since become one of the top skydivers and wingsuit pilots in the world, getting calls to perform stunts in Hollywood blockbusters and competing in new races like the recent Red Bull Aces wingsuit competition. Like most who ply his trade, DeVore seems cut from a different cloth; a man who feels more at home screaming alongside mountaintops than walking on the ground amongst us. But things have changed since he's become a father, and a few close calls with death. We focus on the limits of human flight, and the desire to push boundaries further and further.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of our conversation on the limits of human flight with the top wingsuit pilot Jon DeVore, we delve into the tragicomic, weird, and thrill-seeking history of the wingsuit. That's squirrel suit to those of you watching YouTube.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turns out being one of the founding members of West Coast rap legends N.W.A. was only the Arabian Prince’s first chapter. Since leaving the group, he’s become a successful producer, tech hardware entrepreneur, and VR enthusiast. Equally at home behind the decks or rubbing elbows with Cisco execs in conference halls, the Arabian Prince is driven by two things: a relentless curiosity and the patience to indulge it. On the Red Bulletin podcast, he talks about what growing up with a tech enthusiast uncle in Compton taught him, how he learned to command a room and how to always, ALWAYS, make sure to get paid.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Darryl “Snake Eyez” Lewis may be the best Zengief player in the world of Street Fighter, but for someone as competitive as Lewis, best isn’t good enough. Which is why he traveled to Japan, where most of the elite Street Fighter players in the world reside, so he could “level up” by studying with the masters. This podcast touches on his travels, his life growing up in Compton and his competitive nature that makes him one of the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we’ll talk to a pioneering personality in the Electronic Digital Music (EDM) landscape, Tommie Sunshine. He’ll tell his interesting stories about the emergence of house music in the South Side of Chicago during the 80’s, the journey of becoming a successful DJ and producer as well as how he full heartedly embraces youth culture and their opinions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a child, there wasn’t a sport Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet wasn’t into. Actually, that statement holds well into her college years, when she joined nine different athletic teams after a promising gymnastics career was cut short by injury. But then she met a little worldwide fitness phenomenon called Crossfit. In 2014, she became the women’s overall champ continues to compete full time. So who better to ask about the ritualized torture of the Crossfit Games, and overcoming your own pain threshold. On The Red Bulletin Podcast, she talks about why she pushes her own limits, the importance of enjoyment while competing, and that one time she ate a scoop of ice cream.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone who’s ever ordered from a food truck has Roy Choi to thank. The Korean-American Angeleno transition the mobile food movement from “roach coaches” to fusion cuisine. His Kogi truck blended the Korean flavors of his heritage with the Mexican food he grew up loving. From one truck in 2008, Choi built a mini empire that includes a hotel and five restaurants. But before that he had to overcome his own demons. Battling a gambling and alcohol addiction, it was only through an out-of-body experience while watching TV chef Emerille Lagasse that he found his calling. On The Red Bulletin Podcast, Choi dives into his troubled past, talks about his new venture into bringing healthy fast-food to low-income neighborhoods and why he’ll always live his life on the streets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cam Zink is basically Evel Knievel on a mountain bike. And Red Bull Rampage is his biggest stage. Ahead of the annual heart-stopping, jaw-dropping extreme downhill mountain biking event taking place in the Utah desert, we talk to the sport’s biggest boundary-pusher about the risks he takes, the wipeouts he’d like to forget and how his responsibilities as a family man have made him rethink career longevity.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we talk to Nelson Dellis, a 4x Memory Champion, adventurist, Alzheimer's Disease Activist and Keynote Speaker. Listen to learn the importance of memory, tricks to help fine tune your memory, Everest survival and how to use memory tricks to get free dinners!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conversations with top performers from the worlds of adventure, sports, culture, and music. The show addresses broad themes with insightful interviews that go beyond the pages of The Red Bulletin magazine.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.