Monster Energy’s UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Moto X Icon Blake “Bilko” Williams

CORONA, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 05, 2022

Roll out the pink carpet for a real motocross legend! Monster Energy is proud to welcome X Games gold medalist, and influential freestyle motocross innovator Blake “Bilko” Williams on Episode 39 of the sports activities and popular culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny.

This latest 53-minute episode was recorded inside Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California. The newest addition to the UNLEASHED podcast launched at present throughout Monster Energy’s social media channels, that includes the within story from the 37-year-old FMX icon from Baxter, Australia, who made historical past at X Games 2009 as the primary worldwide rider to win gold in Moto X Freestyle and perpetually modified the game along with his distinctive trick improvements.

“I by no means thought grime bikes may very well be a factor, so I simply saved working all alongside,” mentioned Williams wanting again on his profession within the new episode of UNLEASHED.

Fans can now tune in to Episode 39 of UNLEASHED that includes Monster Energy’s Blake “Bilko” Williams. Released at present, the brand new podcast is streaming on all main platforms, together with Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.

Throughout his distinctive profession, Blake “Bilko” Williams unlocked a number of milestones in freestyle motocross: After turning professional as a motocross racer in 2003, the Australian switched gears into freestyle motocross – and located his calling! He grew to become the primary worldwide rider in historical past to win X Games gold in freestyle Moto X in 2009. That identical 12 months, he was voted FMX Rider of the Year and has left an indelible mark on the game with trick innovations just like the Cliff-flip and Ruler flip in addition to 360 variations just like the Flying Dutchman. In a sport that celebrates its legends, there’s just one Bilko!

Learn about Bilko’s evolution from proficient motocross racer to freestyle trick innovator within the interview with the 2 podcast hosts, Australian motion sports activities persona Luke “The Dingo” Trembath {and professional} snowboarder Danny Kass on Episode 39 of UNLEASHED. Tune in proper here.

Growing up in Australia, Bilko developed a penchant for going quick on grime bikes at an early age. After using BMX bikes quite a bit, he picked up a 50cc bike on the age of seven and commenced motocross racing at age 12. Fast-forward just a few years, and the early begin paid off: In 2003, Bilko turned professional as a motocross racer however already felt drawn to the acrobatics of freestyle using.

In these days, the game was nonetheless discovering itself, progressing quickly by means of the invention of recent tips. “We all examined the waters a bit when it comes to what hurts and what doesn’t. But again then it was all ‘ship it and see,’” mentioned Bilko about his roots in freestyle motocross.

After creating buzz on the scene, Bilko garnered an invitation to the most important motion sports activities showcase, X Games 2006. He took third place in Best Trick. “It all simply took off from there, however I used to be nonetheless working on the time,” mentioned Bilko, who held down a manufacturing unit job as a welder on the time.

Ultimately, he completed college and doubled down on his motocross development, touring with the Crusty Demons of Dirt present tour. Next, Bilko stole the highlight at X Games in 2009 by taking the gold medal in Moto X Freestyle, the primary non-American to perform this victory. “They made it exhausting, however I received the job completed,” mentioned Bilko on UNLEASHED.

The UNLEASHED episode additionally touches on the sheer dominance of Australian riders in freestyle motocross. “When I just lately did X Games, the statistic was that 32 of the final 42 Best Trick medals in motocross belonged to Australians,” mentioned Bilko. When requested why he replied: “Because we’re the perfect!” At the identical time, Bilko additionally allowed that Australian riders could have “a number of screws free.”

Asked in regards to the final time he was addressed by his given title, Blake Williams, Bilko replied: “My mother calls me that once I’m in hassle!”

Want to listen to the total story from Monster Energy’s Bilko himself? Visit the landing page to entry Episode 39 of the UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny Podcast that includes FMX icon Blake “Bilko” Williams.

Episodes of UNLEASHED are filmed on a particular set inside Studio M at Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California. The podcast is hosted by the dynamic duo of Australian motion sports activities persona Luke “The Dingo” Trembath {and professional} snowboarder Danny Kass. Known for his or her deep roots in motion sports activities tradition, the 2 starred within the beloved cult TV present ‘The Adventures of Danny and The Dingo’ on Fuel TV for 5 action-packed seasons within the early 2010s. Both hosts have walked the stroll as professional snowboarders and possess the interview abilities to search out frequent floor with visitors from any sort of background – sports activities and popular culture. Always look out for brand new episodes dropping bi-weekly on Mondays.

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The UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny Podcast is right here to rejoice the personalities behind the Monster Energy life-style. With every episode devoted to a novel visitor or subject, listeners find out about residing on the sting and advancing the state-of-the-art on this planet of high-energy sports activities in addition to music, video games, and popular culture from people on the prime of their recreation. More than a drink, Monster Energy is a lifestyle lived by athletes, sports activities, bands, believers, and followers – and the podcast is an extension of this distinctive DNA.

For extra on Monster Energy and the UNLEASHED Podcast, go to http://www.monsterenergy.com. Also observe Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for unique content material and athlete options.

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Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the main marketer of power drinks and different drinks. Refusing to acknowledge the normal, Monster Energy helps the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll life-style, Monster Energy is a model that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports activities, athletes, and musicians characterize. More than a drink, it’s the lifestyle lived by athletes, sports activities, bands, believers, and followers. See extra about Monster Energy together with all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.