Pivot Podcast 2025 X Games exclusive with BMX legend Ryan Williams and pro street skater Dashawn Jordan as they share training insights, talk trick progression and reveal what to expect at this year’s showdown in Salt Lake City while balancing life away from sports.
Jun 27, 2025
BMX innovator Ryan Williams and pro street skater Dashawn Jordan share their thrilling journeys in action sports. They discuss the intense mindset required to execute groundbreaking tricks and the high-pressure environment of competitions. Ryan reflects on balancing fatherhood with BMX risks, while Dashawn highlights the community's role in skating's progression. The duo also teases upcoming collaborations and the excitement surrounding the X Games, embodying the passion and resilience that define their sports.
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Dashawn Jordan's Family Reunion
- Dashawn Jordan shared his story of discovering and reconnecting with his father late in life through a Facebook message.
- He describes the emotional journey of meeting his father, siblings, and extended family, highlighting family complexities.
Skateboarding Driven by Passion
- Pursue what you truly love, as passion is more important than money in sustaining efforts.
- Embrace failure and persistence; getting back up is the key to success in skateboarding and life.
Skateboarding's Unpredictable Challenge
- Skateboarding is humbling because no matter how consistent you are, factors like gravity can change outcomes.
- Even a trick done daily can fail unexpectedly, making skateboarding a continuous problem-solving process.