In this episode of outside Is Magic, I sit down with Braydon Bringhurst, a professional mountain biker, filmmaker, public speaker, father, and the founder of the Hard MTB League. You may know him from his film 8,600 Feet, but this conversation goes well beyond the bike.

This one is about process. About what it actually takes to overcome something hard, and what the bike can teach you when you treat it as more than a sport. We talk about turning pain into action, building self-belief through repetition, and why the way you treat people who can do nothing for you might be the only thing that really matters.

We get into:

- The mindset behind attempting the impossible on a bike
- Why overcoming isn't one massive effort, it's information
- How pole vaulting shaped a hyper-detailed approach to riding
- Building community over competition with the Hard MTB League
- Finding the right people instead of convincing the wrong ones
- Treating everyone the same, regardless of what they can do for you

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In this episode of outside is Magic, I sit down with my longtime friend Jarrod Allen. We go way back to our BMX days, and over the years our paths have continued to cross through creativity, work, family, and life.

This conversation is about growing up without losing yourself. We talk about authenticity, gratitude, showing up for the people around you, and navigating change while staying true to who you are. It’s honest, reflective, and rooted in lived experience.

We get into:
• Growing up and evolving without letting go of your core values
• Lessons from BMX and DIY culture
• Family, responsibility, and perspective
• Gratitude as a grounding force
• What it means to keep showing up over time

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
Follow us on Instagram @brokenandcoastal
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In this episode of outside is Magic, I sit down with Kyle von Hoetzendorff — one of the first people I met when I moved to Portland, and someone I’ve respected for years across the outdoors, creative work, and community.

Kyle is a partner at Lucky Day, a storyteller, a cyclist, a traveler, and one of the most thoughtful humans I know. This conversation was a chance to slow down and go deeper — to talk about empathy, identity, leadership, adventure, and what it really means to find common ground with the people around us.

We get into:
• Growing up and the early experiences that shaped him
• Learning empathy and navigating conflict with curiosity
• Transitioning between careers and stepping into ownership
• Riding bikes as a way to explore, connect, and process life
• How to keep your heart open in a world that feels divided
• Why community is the thread that pulls everything together

It’s honest, grounding, and one of my favorite conversations — the kind that stays with you long after it’s over.

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
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Help spread the magic. Hit follow, drop a review, or share the episode with someone who gets it. You never know who it might inspire.