Coffee Chatter on Fifteen | Episodes 321+

Coffee Chatter on Fifteen | Episodes 321+

Sit back, relax, grab a coffee and listen to Canada’s Tory Nyhaug and James Palmer catching up with the worlds fastest BMX racers in their ‘Coffee Chatter’ podcasts … officially on Fifteen BMX!

Find all previous Episodes of Coffee Chatter HERE

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Episode 341: Papendal World Cup Recap

Papendal delivers again! Tory and James break down an action-packed World Cup weekend featuring Loris Aberhard’s breakout performances, Jaymio taking over the red plate, Cam Wood’s incredible consistency, and the deepest elite men’s field we’ve seen in years. On the women’s side, Laura is back, Beth dominates Day 2, and Molly continues her unbelievable run with four straight podiums. They also discuss controversial DQs, big surprises, Sylvain’s weekend, and answer your Questions from the Grand Stands.

Episode 340: French World Cup Recap

The French World Cup is in the books, and Tory and James are breaking down all the action from Sarrians. From Diego’s statement weekend and Sylvain’s podium ride, to Molly and Saya continuing to separate themselves from the field, they cover the biggest storylines, surprises, crashes, and standout performances. They also look ahead to Papendal, make their predictions for rounds 3 and 4, and discuss what this weekend told us about the state of the Elite men’s and women’s classes.

Episode 339: French World Cup Preview

Tory and James preview the French World Cup and break down all the unknowns heading into the first big race of the season—who’s in form, who’s hiding speed, and who we trust most right now. They dive into the men’s and women’s fields, debate the most complete riders, and talk pressure on the French squad at home. Plus, Sylvain’s social check-ins, Coach’s Corner for race week, some sports talk, travel stories, and more.

Episode 338: Randy Stumphauser

Tory and James are live with BMX legend Randy Stumpfhauser! They sit down with the former ABA National No. 1 Pro, 4-time Cruiser World Champion, and one of the most respected riders of his era to talk about his incredible career, the evolution of BMX, the famous “Stumpy Gate,” heartbreak at the 2006 Worlds, winning the ABA title in 2009, and life after retirement. Plus, they recap the muddy chaos in Nashville.

Episode 337: World Cup Form & BMX’s Toughest Era

Tory and James break down who’s finding form before the World Cup season kicks off, whether starts are becoming too important in modern BMX, if the French are the deepest nation ever in BMX racing, Ken Roczen locking up the SX title, a Would You Rather: World Cup overall title or Elite World Championship? 

Episode 336: Sienna Pal

Tory and James are joined by rising Aussie star Sienna Pal to talk her journey into the elite ranks, World Cup success, and goals for the future. They also break down a wild Tulsa weekend with big wins, crashes, and standout performances, hit the latest in Sylvain’s social check-ins, and drop some insight in Coach’s Corner. Plus, new BMX Mom & Dad merch is live just in time for Mother’s and Father’s Day.

Episode 335: Tulsa Preview

Tory and James preview Tulsa and break down the riders to watch, title favorites, sleepers, pressure picks, and podium predictions in both the men’s and women’s classes. They also have new merch dropping May 1st, coffee chatter check-ins, Tory coaching in Kelowna, Euro race updates, and answer your Questions from the Grand Stands.

Episode 334: Mariana Pajon

Tory and James welcomes Colombian superstar Mariana Pajón, the queen of BMX. After some wild stories, BMX updates, and news from around the world, Mariana joins the show to talk about life as a new mom, preparing for another season, and reflecting on her fourth Olympic experience in Paris. She shares insights from her legendary career, the challenges of balancing family and racing, and how she hopes to be remembered in the sport.

Episode 332: Danny Clauag 

Tory and James chat to “Easy Money” Danny Caluag, the 2007 ABA BMX #1 Pro. They kick things off with Masters talk, BMX updates, and industry chatter before diving into Danny’s journey, from his early days in BMX to turning pro and capturing the #1 title. He shares stories from the Olympics, Asian Games success, and what it took to compete at the highest level, plus what’s next for him.

Episode 332: Ryan Tougas

Tory and James chat all the latest from BMX world, including a boots-on-the-ground update from Rock Hill. Then, Ryan Tougas joins the show to chat about his Win in Rock Hill, his off season in Australia, training alongside Isaac, lessons from last season, and what’s ahead for 2026. They wrap with some insight about life under the Chase tent, and some Questions from the Grand Stands.

Episode 331: Rock Hill Recap

Tory and James recap Rock Hill with everything from wild racing and windy conditions to Joris’ big win, Ryan lighting one up on day two, and standout rides across the board. They dive into what worked, what didn’t, and the key storylines from the weekend.

Episode 330: Freddy Villegas

Federico “Freddy” Villegas joins Tory and James to talk life, racing, and what’s been driving him at this stage of his career. They get into his time in the U.S., racing at Rock Hill, the growth of BMX in Argentina, and what goals he’s chasing next.

Episode 329: Chula Tracks Gone, Olympic Ghost Towns, Verona Recap

Tory and James break down the Verona action with Ross doubling up, the French staying strong, and the Beth vs Zoe battle heating up, plus injuries and what still needs to change in BMX today. Sylvain’s Social Check-In dives into the Chula tracks being torn down and the eerie reality of Olympic venue ghost towns.

Episode 328: Romain Mahieu

Olympic Bronze medalist Romain Mahieu joins Tory and James to talk life in Australia, getting back into training, and the reset he took from racing this past year. We also dive into the situation with the BeStrong team and why several riders, including Romain, have recently moved on. Plus, they recap the Houston National, Niek Kimmann’s big return to the top, and plenty more from the BMX world.

Episode 327: Joris Daudet

Tory and James are joined by Joris Daudet for a raw, honest conversation about where he’s at right now. From the Olympic comedown to the sudden end of his Chase deal, Joris walks them through what really happened, what he can (and can’t) say, and what this next chapter looks like. They also preview Houston, react to Caen Indoor, hit the latest BMX headlines, and mix in a little Drive to Survive and moto talk for good measure.

Episode 326: Canada Dethroned

Tory and James jump on the gold medal heartbreaker … Canada vs. USA hockey rivalry talk, and an Olympic wrap-up to kick things off. They also dive into BMX with Industry and Houston on deck, Kam Larsen flying in training, and the latest social media headlines.

Episode 325: Blake Sawyer of Ssquared

Tory and James chat to Blake Sawyer about the story behind Ssquared, from the first prototype in 2009 to building a full brand, team, and merging with Answer and Clayborn Bicycles under Advantage Bike Corp. 

Episode 324: Kam Larsen

Tory and James give their Super Bowl reactions, Olympic storylines, Coach’s Corner with indoor start-lane advice, run through the latest BMX headlines, fire off a stacked Would You Rather, and the debate of the week, what is the Top 5 World Championships of the last 20 years?

Episode 323: Kam Larsen

Tory and James are joined by U.S. Olympian Kam Larsen this week to talk life on the East Coast, lessons from Paris, USA BMX season capped with a second-overall finish at the Grands. They also dive into the story behind Twitch Tubes and what’s next moving forward.

Episode 322: BMX News & Hot Takes, 

Tory and James chat owl sightings, the NFL championship weekend and SX A2 and first-turn theories. They break down red plates in USA BMX, catch up on the latest BMX news in the Sylvain Social Media Check-in (National Team changes, Olympic track updates, doping news, and the Enhanced Games), and hit Coach’s Corner with a big race-day decision question.

Episode 321: Renaud Blanc

Renaud Blanc joins Tory and James to dive into his BMX journey from Switzerland to the UCI World Cycling Centre, the intense battle for the Rio Olympic spot, and what keeps him motivated as a veteran in today’s elite class. They also talk style, Red Bull R.Evolution, and his long-standing run with Royalty BMX.

Coffee Chatter on Fifteen | Episodes 301 – 320

Coffee Chatter on Fifteen | Episodes 301 – 320

Sit back, relax, grab a coffee and listen to Canada’s Tory Nyhaug and James Palmer catching up with the worlds fastest BMX racers in their ‘Coffee Chatter’ podcasts … officially on Fifteen BMX!

Find all previous Episodes of Coffee Chatter HERE

Follow Coffee Chatter on: Instagram | Facebook 

Episode 320: Sports Weekend

Tory and James chat the Vegas National, Tory drops his 2026 clinic schedule, they debate indoor vs outdoor tracks. The SX opener talk, cold-weather racing prep, Euro Cup schedule news, Coach’s Corner recovery tips, and why a big juicy steak might be the ultimate post-race meal.

Episode 319: Molly Simpson

Tory and James kick off 2026 with Molly Simpson to break down her dominant season, winning her first USA BMX Pro Title, her first World Cup win in Sarrians, her mindset heading into Grands with the points lead, working with Adam through the years, designing her own gear, and what’s next …

Episode 318: Christmas Special

Tory and James kick things off with a Christmas poem, then dive into BMX holiday gift ideas, winter training tips, and a full year-in-review as they hand out their 2025 awards and make bold predictions for the 2026 season. From Pro Gate Europe and Josh Jolly’s Rookie Pro of the Year, to hot sports takes, Christmas movies, rider debates, and questions from the grandstands — this episode has a little bit of everything to wrap up the year.

Episode 317: Joris and Chase

Tory and James down everything that went down on Saturday, from the huge news of Joris and Chase parting ways to all the back-and-forth comments blowing up on social media. 

Episode 316: Grands Recap

Tory and James break down an electric Grands weekend in Tulsa—from smooth travels and track thoughts to the biggest storylines on and off the track. They celebrate Molly Simpson’s dominant run to the Women’s Championship, plus huge weekends from Kam Larsen and Cam Wood. Romain Mayet’s return, the viral clips of the week, Friday’s chaotic Pro format, and all the action from Grands day—Kam’s wild semi comeback, Pils and Wood’s insane speed, Izaac’s tough exit, and the young talents stepping up in Elite Women. A fast, fun recap of everything that made Grands 2025 unforgettable

Episode 315: Grands Preview

Tory and James break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 USA BMX Grand Nationals. They dive into the Men’s and Women’s Pro title chases, who’s in the mix, who’s surging at the right time, and how the pressure of Tulsa could reshape the entire season. 

Episode 314: Ryan Tougas

Ryan Tougas is in studio with Tory and James to catch up and chat while he is down training in California. They chat Cali life, back injury recovery, and how he feels about his 2025 season so far. Ryan breaks down his historic Seattle win—the first Canadian to take a USA BMX Pro victory, his long-time love for Grands, and what it’s really like rooming with Rico, Jack, and Izaac. Palm and Ryan go head-to-head in trivia, bad Canadian weather, new merch, and Ryan also shares the biggest lessons he’s learned as a young pro and the challenges most people never see.

Episode 313: Niek Kimmann

Tory and James catch up with Olympic Champion Niek Kimmann, who opens up about the heart condition that sidelined him from the 2024 Olympics. Niek shares what it was like to discover his swollen heart muscle, the emotional and physical recovery process, and what it took to get back to race shape. They dive into his mindset through the challenges, his outlook moving forward, and plenty more from one of BMX’s most respected riders.

Episode 312: It’s Officially Grands Check-In Time

Tory and James chat about Tory’s coaching trip to South Park and the chaos he had traveling there and back, they relive the heartbreak of the Blue Jays loss, then a quick little carbon vs. alloy bike debate, a check in on the Grands title standings, and some Questions from the Grand Stands like …

Episode 311: Sylvain André

Tory and James catch up with French BMX legend Sylvain André to talk about his past year on the circuit, how he’s handled his arm injury, and what continues to drive his passion for competing at the highest level. Sylvain shares insight into the dynamic between doing battle with fellow Frenchman Arthur Pillard, and opens up about his responsibilities as rider representative, balancing competition with leadership. A thoughtful and honest look into the mindset of one of BMX’s most respected pros.

Episode 310: Chatter Time

Tory and James dive into a full mix of BMX talk, sports updates, and hilarious debates, from favorite Pro Gate Europe setups and Tory’s 2026 clinic plans to the Blue Jays’ playoff run, football chatter, and Canucks talk. They imagine what BMX would look like if races lasted a full minute, debate whether pros or Olympians should be allowed to reclassify as amateurs (like golf’s seven-year rule), and break down a wild lap from the French world champ where Bias barely pedaled. In Coach’s Corner, they focus on Grands prep with repeat laps and short accelerations, drop early predictions on fast Euros coming to race, and even toss around a draft idea. The episode wraps with Questions from the Grandstands, featuring Gene Ganson’s classic hypothetical: would you rather fight a chicken every time you get in a car or take one punch from prime Mike Tyson once a year?

Episode 309: Laura Smulders

Tory and James chat to 28x World Cup Winner, Laura Smulders this week to check in and chat about her bounce back year, the changes she made to her program, what she struggled with in 2024 going into the Olympics, her role as a UCI Rider Rep, the BMX Gen Cup and more!

Episode 308: BMX Rider Cup, Can Molly be Stopped?

Tory and James discuss the rumoured BMX Gen Cup, and how Molly continues to dominate the USA BMX circuit.

Episode 307: Argentina World Cup Recap

Tory and James recapall the action from this past weekends World Cup in Santiago Del Estero including Arthur and Saya’s dominating performances, Gonzalo’s ability to come out of no where and podium every year in SDE, Laura’s questionable pass on Molly, and plenty more …

Episode 306: Argentina World Cup Preview and Pump Track Gate

Tory and James discuss all things Santiago Del Estero ahead of this weekends UCI Argentina World Cup including dark horse predictons, top contenders, and their picks for race and overall wins. They also touch on Fifteen BMX’s post about the Pump Track chatter from last show.

Episode 305: Teya Rufus

Young Australian superstar Teya Rufus joins the show this week to chat about her great performances the last couple years, including winning the Worlds in Junior, making the final at the World Championships in the Elite class as a first year, racing the Pro Spectracular at the Grands, and much more banter including Tory’s Ravens impoloading and the Pump Track World Championships.

Episode 304: Louisville Sluggers

Tory and James discuss all things Derby City including the Molly and Jolly wins, Polks move in turn 1, and his win, Lozza bear getting the job done, and the boys talk some ball.

Episode 303: Max Cluer

Tory and James have the voice of the UCI BMX World Cup circuit, Max Cluer, on the show this week to chat about his role in the sport, his experience hosting Live events over 15 years, the changes he’s seen in the sport, the weeks he spends on the road annoucing different events, and he shares some great history and stories along the way.

Episode 302: France Vs the World

Tory and James discuss the new UCI Rider reps, should you be DQ’d if you cut the track, riding in extreme weather, and they dream up a Rider Cup BMX event where Team France takes on The World!

Episode 301: Copenhagen Worlds Recap

Tory and James recap all the excitment from this past weekends Elite World Championship race action including Pills and Bethany’s exception wins, their Big 5 going into the weekend, stand out performances, their Dark Horse picks, underperformers, how the track played out and more!