A Year of Stoke!

Keith Thompson - Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association

On this episode of SOS, Matt and Braven sit down with Keith Thompson, current board member and OG of Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association. We chat about Beer with a cause, Stewardship, local trails, convincing local politicians to give a shit and more. Check out COSMBA and support: www.cosmba.org [http://www.cosmba.org] and @COS.MBA

Campbell McKeogh, Founder of RKT Optics

Welcome to another episode of the stewards of stoke podcast. On this episode we chat with Campbell McKeogh, founder of RKT Optics out of Golden, Colorado. We chat about Campbell’s early days as a ski and cycling athlete. His inspiration to start an optics company, connections he made while he owned Ninthward Skis. How supporting riders is one of his most important goals. We go over the line up of optics that RKT offers, technology and more. www.rktoptics.com [http://www.rktoptics.com] and use code "SOS15"

Mike Murfitt - Pro BMX Rider and Founder of Traction Coffee Roasters

Today’s episode features Mike Murfitt—pro BMX rider and founder of Traction Coffee Roasters. We dig into Mike’s early days falling in love with BMX, going pro at a young age, and the role his dad played in backing him from the start. From making industry connections in the MySpace era to an unconventional stint landing a job at Morgan Stanley, Mike shares how he figured things out on the fly. He also talks about a pivotal chapter at Oskar Blues Brewery in his early 20s, learning under Dale, and how that experience reshaped his path. After time with a fast-growing national coffee brand, Mike took the leap and launched Traction Coffee Roasters—right in the middle of the pandemic. This episode is packed with lessons, risks, pivots, and the mindset it takes to build something from the ground up. Discount code coming soon!

Moab, Dry Diapers and New Gear

In this episode Matt and Braven chat about Moab, Diapers, New gear, Robin Williams bike collection and more!

A Year of Stoke!

In this episode Matt and Braven chat about their first year since starting the Stewards of Stoke Podcast. They chat favorite interviews, trips, goals etc.