It’s official, after a few months of working out the details I now have a new sponsor. Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea. They are a world famous coffee roaster located here in Chicago. They have one other roasting facility in LA. They have three Chicago coffee shops and two LA shops. Just a few months ago a member of Intelligentsia’s staff Michel Phillips took the number 1 barista in the US and took 3rd in the world. I feel very privileged to have support 
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ESPN and Disney XD Collaborate on the Debut of Two Original Action Sports Series "Next X" and "X Games on Disney XD"
Jun 05, 2009
ESPN and Disney have collaborated to debut two new multi-part action sports series, "Next X", premiering Monday, June 8, (7:05 p.m., ET/PT) and “X Games on Disney XD”, premiering Monday, July 13. "Next X," a reality series for kids developed by Disney XD in collaboration with ESPN, features five of the world's top professional BMX and skateboarding athletes as they mentor young amateurs in their chosen sport, teaching them how to hone their technical skills, build their confidence and inspire them to become better athletes. The story is told through eight short-form episodes, culminating with a half-hour television special that will feature highlights from X Games 15. The series will star professional action sports athletes Chris Cole (skateboard), Scotty Cranmer (BMX), Billy Marks (skateboard), Lincoln Ueda (skateboard) and Van Homan (BMX). 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.