Blake Samson's Rise to YouTube Stardom | Wheel of Gnar

Blake Samson is a pro free rider turned creator & presenter for the GMBN KZbin channel. Blake stopped by the Wheel of Gnar to talk about his days competing in slopestyle contests, his pursuit of creativity, and how he recharges his brain batteries to maintain his fresh outlook on life.
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[@SethsBikeHacks]

The best part about Blake is that he acts no different off screen. This is his actual genuine personality, positive vibes and all.

[@gener1cname]

Seth's Bike Hacks so he’s actually a goofball in real life? He’s my hero

[@shredbroinc2988]

Seth!!!

[@doctajuice]

Hero status confirmed

[@BlakeSamson8]

Seth's Bike Hacks kind words Seth. Thank you 🙏 hope all is well

[@frankthetankricard]

I always felt like his personality on screen would be impossible to fake. He said it right here, don't be fake and I guess he lives by the same idea!

[@gmbn]

Mahalo my Dudes 🤘 Thanks for featuring Blake on the Wheel of Gnar!

[@firebelligerent]

you guys suck but blake is cool you need more like blake

[@dirty_mikethe_boys184]

Gmbn is the bomb

[@mtbrider8872]

@@firebelligerent Bro 😑 what are you saying

[@normanzielke6108]

10:58 He said "Road Bike" is my favourite!!! So we see you soon on GCN ;-).

[@alexanderdavy4413]

@@normanzielke6108 he's a traitor😂

[@rosshannigan663]

I swear Blake is the most enjoyable rider to watch on the planet

[@christopherdavidson17]

Not a big fan of Blake. Now Trail Blake is a cool dude! Downhill Blake ain't so bad either.

[@tf_edits6505]

add ifht Hawaiian shirts to the list of things to make....

[@max992]

aloha my dude

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

Blake is such a cool dude! Would love to have beers with him because I sure as hell couldn't keep up on the trail.

[@AidanChen7]

hi dude

[@lucaslennon]

"Motorbike photos, with funny girls on them" xD

[@JeremyRayValdez]

That dude's posture is phenomenal!

[@Tom-mb7cf]

Blake seems so genuine. When I grow up I want to be just like him.

[@thesprucemoose7276]

1:53 best photograph in human history hands down

[@philipb867]

I remeber watching the Martyn Ashton video of him riding at Fort William, and Blake was always the first one there looking after him, Blake just sems such a genuinely nice bloke.

[@oscarkrug2295]

DUDE the biggest mountain biking youtube channels have met on this show! dang blake and seth, bacically my three favorite mountian biking content all together!!! keep up the great content :) hey! and now im thinking of it jordan BOOOOOOOSt master and maybe sam pilgrim..... like if you want to see them!!!!1

[@Redrush11]

Not sam pilgrim. I dunno I just don't like him much

[@JTManuel]

I thought that when Scotty left GMBN they would be boring but then along came Blake and now GMBN is on a new level.

[@PeeeeGeeeeTM]

I can totally relate to the being off the bike, thinking about it and being on the bike thinking about life :D

[@brokenlegz]

Send it!! “Hold on let me fill out some paperwork and a risk assessment”

[@Donrettep]

Wow, it took a while to produce it, since last Crankworx when it was recorded :D

[@ollierichards6508]

Would be pretty stupid if they released all of them in 1 big block

[@lukeschlieper8880]

He has a backlog of a bunch in pretty sure Matt mentioned it on his IG

[@willimmel]

Still 360P gang bois👌can’t wait to see the day of 4K elite squad

[@jonathansmtbclips8050]

Do a vid with Blake and Seth together, and maybe try one with Fabio Wibmer

[@evanadams19]

You guys gotta get single track sampler on

[@doublerr2207]

This has to happen 🤘🤘

[@loganmccallum3724]

This is the dose of positivity and riding footage I needed this morning. Awesome work guys. Thank you so much for you doing your thing!

[@slackdhardtailn8515]

LOVE THESE WHEEL OF GNAR PIECES

[@theodoreroberts8524]

Loving this series, you guys are great at interviewing, not just biking and making films.

[@Mattus4368]

Love the interview style with the riding after, keep up the good work can’t wait to see more awesome guests on the Wheel of Gnar🤘🏻

[@BoBByQc444]

Blake would be my reference on how to communicate the love of mtb and all around it ;-) He's got so much to bring in mtb world .. And also .. first time i got a peek at BB Blakie .. Congrats again on the new born .. Keep the good work . i realy enjoyed the video .. I'll follow you guys .. See Ya !!!

[@BlakeSamson8]

Robert Perron thanks Robert. Kind words dude.

[@cammurphy2411]

Blake is truly the man. My favorite rider all around.

[@Harry.]

Yeessssssssss I've been waiting for this episode for Soo long Mahaloooo

[@ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND]

Y'all make great video and Blake has been one of my favorite UTUBERs. Keep up the great work.

[@chrishaley1084]

The coolest video I seen for quite a while, very informative and brilliant riding

[@joshneol7003]

My favourite wheel of gnar episode yet

[@ToddHanson]

I love the Wheel of Knar, what a great way to wrap up a video!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good one - love seeing where people started out their careers. Cheers duders!

[@thiagogabriel539]

This channel just keep getting better!

[@anthonyschanie8936]

Love this series!

[@DavidMaruca_]

lol what an excellent episode, and an upload on my birthday to boot!

[@owenwilcox5941]

Hi Blake and Matt and Jason love your videos, you guys inspired me to start riding a couple years ago

[@ARJared]

ive been waiting for this!

[@freddiedembrey1752]

"Road bikes are my favourite"🤤🤤

[@jppickavance]

Blake is the dude for sure. Skills, energy, and real to the core. How cool is it Seth chimes in on this comment section. Looking for a Seth and Blake video at some point.

[@lukedavies8738]

Came across this on my trending page, totally sick had to subscribe and blake is an awesome guy

[@Ricochetmex]

Blake is my favorite rider, and such an inspiration for how to live!

[@Elcamino_4.8]

Love these new videos keep them up

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Great video guys Nice words being said in the comments about Blake and well deserved ,you can't help but smile/laugh when Blake is in a video. Just subscribed to this channel after watching this video. Love #GMBN , #SethsBikeHacks channels and gonna love this channel too #Maholamydude Great work all

[@kyleedwards383]

So excited for this one😁🙏

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

He’s prob my number one mountain bike inspiration, wish I could meet him someday

[@4DRX]

Blake is what mountain biking is all about have fun

[@DistrictMountainBiker]

These videos get me missing Whistler so much 😭 Sensational my dudes 🤙

[@olivert.7192]

wow what a great video. Smiles all around.

[@ugoilgabbiano6882]

great work boys, love it!

[@owenkelly1239]

I’m loving this series

[@kentweyers1845]

One of the best Wheel of Gnar interviews.

[@Leo_Inclan]

10:58 Martyn can be heard screaming in the background

[@JoshSmith968]

That ride looked so good!

[@dclerouxgmailcom]

Born in Zimbabwe, that's why you are so awesome!!

[@ColeSlaw270]

What a rad dude!! Great interview

[@skibikehike7364]

Awesomeness all around!

[@evanwardrop7054]

Love these videos keep it up

[@mtblover]

Superstar, true gentleman, brilliant rider, humble icon!!!

[@paukconuk]

Blake is awesome, such a down to earth dude and a sick rider

[@PedalingDave]

Great vid and awesome riding! Sorry about your ball though dude, lol!

[@fabport6142]

Matt & Jason are da besttttt!!!! Mahola my dudes!!!

[@reidgowan2670]

I love the way Blake talks

[@gm2256]

love Blake!

[@tristanevans8782]

He seems like a really fun dude.

[@th_js]

This actually gives me a different perspective of GMBN's videos

[@gibran14sayabedul62]

Blake Samsons..🤘 Good personality bring me to positive energy.

[@jamestanner4306]

Blake in the first part is me whenever I hit new trails! *Sigh* Am I the only one like that?

[@Timlesworld]

I rode with all these boys is whistler that was sick at crankworks!!!

[@stanleyhudson2455]

Legendary video

[@Whothewaynecares]

Gotta love Blake

[@darcyparker782]

So inspirational

[@gavinpennock515]

It was fun riding with u guys

[@marinberndt4049]

Love Blake!!

[@gener1cname]

Who’s better, Blake, or Matt and Jason? Oh God ima be up all night

[@Dufes]

Wqlverine are u talkin about skill? Or just who is cooler? I would be up all night too

[@tuckerzweerink3536]

is Matty boi and racing Jason!

[@blep5298]

Blake

[@rainey06au]

Legends!

[@jakeglad6426]

Love you guys

[@bavariansquad341]

Man Blake is just the best

[@michaelsparks8632]

That was Super Nice! Wow

[@atillabalci809]

14:34 “Yo Blaine”😂

[@shredbroinc2988]

Yes Blake is this cool in person

[@nickharamis505]

Dope video Matt and Jason

[@user-qd4nr4dr8q]

I just got not that good grades at school and this video made me feel better

[@805mctrailrider8]

Awesome vidoe. Nice editing

[@brucemacneil]

Solid video - makes me want to ride - and that is awesome.

[@Sadokist]

The building at 3:22 - the Spodek - I'm sitting inside of it right now watching this video... Trippy.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Blake makes me happy.

[@boyetfloresjr.3928]

Blake...your one co0l dude...wild, funny and full of vigor.. your the man dude...

[@slimbeaux]

Blake, they are lovely. Almost as pretty as my Queen. Great edit you guys. Just was good as I would have expected.

[@stuartrose902]

The world needs more "spontanuity" :-)

[@gambo3547]

Blake is my Favorit gmbn presenter

[@KDHF115]

Yes Blakeeyy!

[@haydenhuckaby7004]

Bring back the vlogs

[@peibikeguy]

Super Nice!

[@blastocat4966]

I love Blake’s voice

[@aMilling]

Besides you two (Matt and Jason) blake is my absolute favorite MTB personality.

[@nicososa194]

My favourite mtb chanel + my favourite member of gmbn=glory

[@finnsteele8305]

So sick

[@cockman1016]

That guide with the two little shredders once was my instructor for like a week lmao

[@aidenthwaits2646]

Mahalo🤟

[@jnbanasik]

That 360p is GNARLY!

[@Jabbatan]

In Zimbabwe I was born and raised now Isle of Wight is whear I spend most of my days

[@liquidSpin]

Blake RULES!