The Man Behind Battle Of The Year | Thomas Hergenröther on Concrete Talks | Season 1 Ep. 5

In this episode of CONCRETE TALKS, TRIX sits down with one of the most important figures in the history of Breaking: **Thomas Hergenröther**, founder and mastermind behind Battle of the Year. From gymnastics to Breaking. From Burning Moves to the first Battle of the Year in Hannover. What started in a small hall in 1990 would grow into one of the biggest and most influential Breaking events in the world. Thomas takes us back to the very beginning and shares the stories behind BOTY: the ideas, the risks, the struggles, the people and the moments that shaped more than 35 years of Breaking history. What did he see in Breaking that others didn't? Why did the scene need Battle of the Year? When did he realize that BOTY had become bigger than Germany? And what did it mean to bring Breaking into the spotlight at EXPO 2000? TRIX also brings some pieces of BOTY history to the table, putting Thomas face-to-face with memories from the past. Plus, things get heated in **HOT SEAT** and **KEEP IT OR DROP IT**, where Thomas has to react to some of today's biggest questions and debates around Breaking. From a small hall in Hannover to arenas around the world — this is the story of how Battle of the Year became part of Breaking history. 🎙️ Concrete Talks is the official podcast of Battle of the Year — the world's biggest breaking competition. New episodes dropping regularly. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. 👇 Who should Trix sit down with next? Drop a name in the comments. BATTLE OF THE YEAR: http://www.battleoftheyear.net/http://www.facebook.com/battleoftheyearhttp://www.youtube.com/botytvhttp://instagram.com/botyofficial