Interview Time: Eddie Fiola - The King of the skateparks.

Isaac and Craig sit down and talk with the legendary Eddie Fiola. We talk about Eddie's history in freestyle, the early years of the sport, filming Rad, and his current stunt career in major Hollywood movies. Eddie shares personal memories from his career spanning over 40 years as a professional rider of anything on two wheels.

[@robh9047]

KING of the skate park. Take me back to when life was fun and not a joke like it is now

[@BigBikeBMX]

Rob H I agree. I miss the good ol days

[@slimshydrograffix6870]

I'm so stoked I found your channel Issac and Craig. These interviews really are minty. Eddie is a freaking legend. I remember once seeing a show on tv where Eddie drove a van pulling a dude on a bike to jump onto a building I said hole shit that's Eddie driving that van !!! Freeman was episode 1 and Eddie episode 2 for me, I'm looking forward to watching everything!!!!! Thanks guys. Stay rad.

[@popeyethesailor6337]

Yeah life was definitely better back then. Its heartwarming to see these interviews.

[@dennisbarretto557]

REAL TALK I'm from that era that Genre had fun and alot of balls I had a REDLINE RL-20ii and a GT PRO PERFORMER with SKYWAY TUFF Wheel 2

[@JuniorPolancoLaCoalicion]

“This is before “Tiger King”... hahhaha best line ever!!Eddie is timeless

[@atrains]

I live under a rock. 🤦🏼‍♂️why have I not seen this until now. So good! Great interview with one of the best riders ever! Love Eddie and Martin.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks for watching! Eddie is a great guy.

[@Hello-ym7se]

One of my fondest memories as a Jr high kid in the 80's was when Eddie and GT came to the Yuma County fair and did a Demo. Dudes a ripper!

[@mambocowboy]

Saw him at Rockville bmx GT show in 1985. The King!

[@BigBikeBMX]

Rockville was the iconic summer tour stop

[@jasonweatherly9956]

One thing I love the most about Eddie, Martin, R.L., and other OG riders staying current in the sport is their influence on bike parts. The 80s & 90s were known for their diversity of bike frames/forks & parts. Every frame wasn't a cookie cutter of the next company. You could tell the difference between the Haro Master/Sport, GT PFT, Redline RL20II, Mongoose Decade Pro, etc. So glad to see these companies bringing the unique frames and parts back with updated geometry and technology.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

49 here, brings back memories of Jr High, me & all my friends wanted to be like Eddie Fiola, pro rider making lots of money doing something we love.

[@BigBikeBMX]

I wanted to be as cool as Eddie looked🤘

[@rons8418]

Really great interview. It brought up a lot of good memories of the freestyle days with Eddie and more. Thanks for doing this. kudos to Eddie as well.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks Ron! I really appreciate it. We had a blast asking Eddie things we've always wanted to know.

[@PeteG0429]

Abso-fuckin-lutely A LEGEND! I’ve loved Eddie Fiola since the early 80’s BMX mag days, but after this I really have an enormous appreciation for what he’s accomplished outside of just BMX. But also, for what he’s still carrying into BMX now! I would love ❤️ a second video of him pulling down helmets and talking for like 2 hours or more on a part 2 of this video of his collection of what he does have left! Or if there are people in his circle that have kept certain bikes of his that had meaning that could go into a mini docu-Edderie on his early BMX career. Like tricks we’ve seen before we don’t mind hearing stories over and over. Or maybe...and this would be Legendary- have Martin over in the garage with Eddie!!! You can thank me later for that idea!!! #StayRadKing

[@tmbmx]

If I could be anyone from the 80's I'd pick Eddie Fiola even over movie stars or rock stars. Hell even today I still want to be Eddie.

[@anthonydrexler80]

Wow, I haven’t heard that name in a long time. Stoked to hear this interview!

[@BigBikeBMX]

Anthony Drexler he was super cool

[@TaterRogers]

Trying to get back into the scene at 51. Love Eddie. I have seen Rad at least 600 times if not more. :) Let's walk this sucker!

[@BigBikeBMX]

Check out the Bill Allen (Cru Jones) interview we did on the channel. He says that line when we start the interview.

[@TaterRogers]

@@BigBikeBMX Oh man that's sick! Yes I will watch that tonight! I followed Bill on facebook. Such a cool guy! I want to ride! Can't wait to get a bike, pop in the rad soundtrack and live again!

[@thebmxbasement6745]

This was a really fun one to watch. Thanks guys.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks for watching!

[@larsyoung]

ANOTHER AWESOME INTERVIEW!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 So many dope stories!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it.

[@Younghead]

Eddie Fiola THE FLYING BANANA.....Yeah boyee he was, and still is one of many people’s favourite B.M.X. Freestyle riders. Big pleasure to see this interview. Salutes to you all for this...🔥💥🔥⚡️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks for watching!

[@arturopizzaro-pi7ky]

Hello. Very nice. Video. Great guy. The best old school. BMX thankyou. Thankyou. Thankyou

[@00DUCK]

That is awesome that Ed Helms is a huge EF fan and that he loves RAD. How RAD is that? I never would have guessed. Great interview fellas! Fun to see Eddie so laid back and so cool.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Eddie was a blast to talk to. He’s very normal and down to earth🤘

[@BigBikeBMX]

And I’ll never watch Ed the same way ever again lol.

[@00DUCK]

@@BigBikeBMX Yeah it seems every video or interview I've seen him in I feel like I'm just one of his friends listening in on the conversation. He seems that laid back and that real. And he appears that he is still having the time of his life even talking about it.

[@MarkHarbert]

Awesome interview. I met Eddie many years ago in Michigan. Super cool guy.

[@BigBikeBMX]

He was a great interview. We loved chatting with him!

[@tmbmx]

I liked the part about stopping to drink from peoples yard hoses now that brought back the memories. In AZ there's actually a law where if anyone knocks at your door and asks for a glass of water and you refuse it's actually criminal offence not to help that person.

[@silverfox935]

Eddie is definitely a down to earth cool guy. I met him at the PBC bike show for the first time last year and he is just as cool in person. Great BMX interview Isaac and Craig! That is what it is ALL about... fun and BMX! From the 1st gen BMXers.

[@BigBikeBMX]

silver fox thanks bro! He really was a great guy

[@monikahinzbmx]

Love it! It's good to hear the stories of the legends! Keep it up!

[@gioserje2952]

Waiting

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks for the support Gio

[@joeyheaton]

Greatest interview ever!! Thanks, guys!!

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks Joey! We appreciate you watching. We had a blast!

[@zarruabarrena]

This channel is really awesome. Great vids, great interviews, great guys presenting, pure intentions and love for the sport. I m having a really relaxing time here

[@BigBikeBMX]

Much appreciated! We're just some random old-school guys who like talking about the old days with the folks who lived it. Thanks for hanging out with us!

[@C-Dub-K]

Aww yeah 😎

[@robh9047]

AWESOME interview last night gentlemen 👍👍

[@BigBikeBMX]

Glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate that bro!

[@jasonrowe9224]

You guys get all the big names

[@BigBikeBMX]

We appreciate you watching Jason!

[@millertime-lf8th]

Appreciate this guys! Great interview!

[@BigBikeBMX]

Millertime 0529 thanks brother🙏🙏

[@welovefearless8267]

I wanna be a bmx guy

[@williamcrazylacyfurmage9953]

I agree with where Eddie said we wish we had more film footage from bitd 1979 to 81 era - I Loved watching this, Eddie is a class act!! We sure had some fun times back in the day 1981 era, competing at Lakewood - The 1st skatepark contest. also riding all around that area, Lakewood, Downey, Paramount and Cerritos Ca. After moving on from Vans getting free gear and food for doing shows in 1982, I went on to a paying job, got Married in 1985 and had the 1st kids in the sport and taught them to ride, we fight to get skateparks built in the High Desert area, Apple Valley, Victorville. Here's a Video of my sons and I. Thanks for watching. YOU ROCK EDDIE!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnvXd4SuZa2sapY

[@dhellwitit]

A legend!!!!!!!

[@gregdominguez4413]

Another great show guys 🙌🏽💯🤟🏽

[@BigBikeBMX]

Thanks Greg! We really appreciate the feedback and support! Hows that jersey?

[@gregdominguez4413]

The jersey is so cool brotha. Name on the back came out so dope . Thanks again 🙌🏽🙌🏽💯💯

[@realplayngod]

I asked this question before ,in your intro what stem are you using? I want that stem so I could install the cable through the stem...👍👍👍🤘 awesome interview with one of the kings...

[@BigBikeBMX]

playngod it’s a black ops hollow stem bolt. Good luck bro. They’re awesome

[@realplayngod]

Isaac Irvine thanks brother...👍

[@johnpryor4921]

I went to the supercross bmx website, and didn't see his frame anywhere on the site. I wonder when its going to be announced/released

[@BigBikeBMX]

John Pryor look up Legends Bike Co. He sells them there👍

[@thecrusher111]

Awesome interview! Brought back a lot of memories and answered some 30 year old questions I had. Where did you get the GT hat?

[@BigBikeBMX]

Rick Friedel hey @80sCraig! Where did you get the GT hat?

[@bd5058]

It was time to come home when The Big Orange Ball Go's Down.

[@BigBikeBMX]

truth!

[@geepas4888]

🤘🤘

[@rvguy123ps]

They have a new AFA Usa Bmx has their freestyle division now

[@BigBikeBMX]

That's awesome! I'll have to look into it.

[@brianbennett2017]

In the bittersweet video of Eddie Fiola's very last visit to the Upland skatepark a.k.a. Pipeline he appears to be very upset. What was going through his mind at that time and was he mad about the coming demolition?

[@noah654]

I’m def going to a dude with a name like ‘Johnny True-torch’ next time I need some welding done 😂

[@KARMA2369]

Any Tuesday I have off You'll find Me hanging out with The "H.B.Tuesday Crew"... Always a Great time and as You might notice I have a EF Proformer (#146) as My Profile Pic...

[@normgraham6658]

Gotta get Martin on the show...

[@BigBikeBMX]

We've tried. He declined. I'm a HUGE fan of Martin. Easily my favorite rider as a kid and I still get stoked watching his clips on Instagram. He's still shredding and smiling while he does it.

[@PatrickKocha-d4q]

Imagine owning a gt that Eddie Owens in road wow what that thing b worth

[@raoulduke7208]

1:15:24 🤣

[@brianbennett2017]

Eddie check your add request on Facebook! :)

[@coreydavis3887]

Isaac looks like the dad on teen wolf! 😂..jk

[@BigBikeBMX]

Hahaha dude, I wish

[@planet_oith]

I have a record by Eddie, it's way better than Robbie Williams. But Robbie just got that bit cooler knowing he's a Hutch collector to be fair.