Conversations with Big Rich
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Hear conversations with the legacy stars of rockcrawling and off-road. Big Rich interviews the leaders in rock sports.
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Meet the Ricks – Deremo and Gersch on Episode 162
May 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBDove Creek, Colorado produces pinto beans, hay, and one of the finest rockcrawling teams. Rick Deremo and Rick Gersch have known each other for a lifetime and rockcrawled as a team for many years. Retired now, at least from crawling, they share their take on life in a small community. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 7:19 – we’ve been around each other forever 12:43 – a lot of kids that went to school here; their folks were miners during the uranium boom ...
We honor Frank “Scoop” Vessels in Episode 161
May 04, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBORMHOF Class of 2007 inductee Frank “Scoop” Vessels was inducted into multiple Halls of Fame in his short lifetime. Taken in a plane crash in 2010; Scoop took the Off-Road world by storm until his return to Quarter Horse life in 1993, where he was born and bred. Join his wife, Bonnie, and Big Rich for a listen in on the impact of Scoop’s life. We are happy to be joined by family members to be able to offer interviews with inductees' families when the inductee is no longer with us. This is o...
Enter the Sand Man, Herman Booy, on Episode 160
April 27, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBORMHOF Class of 2004 inductee Herman Booy was larger than life. Listen in as his daughter and nephew, Sherry and Steve, share life on the sand with Herman and his brother, Hal, and all the adventures they had. We are thrilled to be able to offer interviews with inductees' families when the inductee is no longer with us. This is our history; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 7:17 – There are these sand dunes over here called Glamis; why don’t you c...
Wheel man Chris May has done it all, listen in on Episode 159
April 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIf it has an acronym, Chris May has probably raced there – KOH, ECORS, UROC, WE Rock, XRRA – it’s been a long road and now he’s started on the next generation of racers. Great stories of a couple of guys with high-budget dreams and low-budget pockets; it’s a fun listen. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 5:52 – My dad was like, “you do not want to work on cars, that’s a bad profession” 12:08 – don’t ever take your vehicle to a WalMart, we tore up so many vehicles goofing arou...
Episode 158 features Duane Garretson from Come Get Ya Some In Arkansas
April 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBCome Get Ya Some’s Duane Garretson lights up the podcast this week with some great stories. Learn how Duane got to be the ultimate competitor at WE Rock, Dirt Riot and Ultra4. Good man to know, with great friends. 3:56 – I gained a lot of independence just by having transportation 12:42 – I was really happy he was spending $6/hour when he could have been spending $3.15 18:10 – I was like, I need me one of these four wheel drives 24:33 – hey man, where’s the biggest salvage yard? 28:5...
Tribe 16 Founder, Adam Scherer, shares Texas wisdom and fun in Episode 157
April 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBSelf-taught, all-in kinda guy Adam Scherer, founder of Tribe 16 near Fort Worth, Texas, is a helluva nice guy. Talented and likable, Adam brings the best to the build; whether it’s a racecar or a trail car, Adam and his guys have the talent to deliver. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:14 – I would say the people you run with really influence you on stuff like that 8:32 – the car stereo scene was what led me into wanting to build stuff 11:24 – anything and everything I’m i...
Tribe 4x4 Founder, Adam Scherer, shares Texas wisdom and fun in Episode 157
April 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBSelf-taught, all-in kinda guy Adam Scherer, founder of Tribe 4x4 near Fort Worth, Texas, is a helluva nice guy. Talented and likable, Adam brings the best to the build; whether it’s a racecar or a trail car, Adam and his guys have the talent to deliver. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:14 – I would say the people you run with really influence you on stuff like that 8:32 – the car stereo scene was what led me into wanting to build stuff 11:24 – anything and everything I’m ...
Episode 156 features Skinny Lunn; OG rockcrawler, trophy truck driver, fab guy
March 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThe title can never quite describe the podcast; Adam ‘Skinny” Lunn is so much more. Coming out of North Texas, he wiggled his way into the Arizona scene as a sweeper in the Campbell shop and expanded from there to 11 years driving and winning desert races—great stories from the early days and beyond. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:06 – I started chopping this thing up, thinking I was going to rock crawl a Z71 pickup 8:31 – I think right away we knew we were outgunned – w...
Tire guy, Jeff Cummings shares tremendous knowledge and insight on Episode 155
March 23, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 93.3 MBTire guy, Jeff Cummings, is a great storyteller; it must have been a prerequisite at BFG – listen in as he shares some great insight on tires and life. From Wisconsin farmer to Baja Pro, Jeff brings life to every story. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 2:34 – My grandfather probably qualified as the Farmer in the Dell 14:00– you’d put a paint stripe where the rubber started and where it ended and then initial it so you got credit 27:18 – Lord, it was painful, you had these ...
The Grand Ol’ Dame of Off-Road Racing, Judy Smith, on Episode 154
March 16, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJudy Smith, the Grand Ol’ Dame of Off-Road Racing was honored by the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2008. Having moved from Connecticut to SoCal in the 40’s, she was introduced to off-road with her husband in the 1960’s. Over the years she told many a racers stories as they competed in the desert. Her favorite column was the “Losers” where she interviewed those who didn’t make it to the finish line. Rich got a chance to interview Judy by telephone with her nurse, Jennifer...
All things Land Cruiser with Kurt Williams of Cruiser Outfitters on Episode 153
March 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBLand Cruiser Afficionado, Kurt Williams, knows every little thing you can know about Land Cruisers. That’s what happens when you take them apart piece-by-piece and then put them back together. From business to cars, Kurt knows his stuff; since 2001 he’s been at the head of Cruiser Outfitters. Join us as we talk Toyotas and adventure – lots of worldwide adventure, with Kurt. 6:08 – the real school, the actual university, University of Utah 10:05 – that’s when I started recognizing the diffe...
On Episode 152, a Man with Many Talents, Marty Fiolka, Wearing Many Hats
March 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBInterested in the secret sauce? You’re going to have to listen to it all to hear the incredible history of Marty Fiolka, Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee in 2014. Marty has had experiences we all dream about. Listen in to catch them all, this is what we call a life well-lived! 4:18 – the first real seed of, Oh my God, Motorsports is so cool! 13:11 – I learned that craft with some media things and then parlayed that into a job 23:25 – there was no easy portal to the sport 29:...
Rob McKenney: rockcrawler, racer, bump skier, crane operator; great stories for all on Episode 151
February 23, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWith the attention span of a 3-year-old, competitor Rob McKenney, shares some great stories. New York to the PNW, this crane operator knows his stuff and his friends. So good to talk to him again. Listen in on your favorite podcast app. 4:20 – early on, I got relieved of my privilege to ride the school bus 10:54 – if I showed up a minute late, I was working Saturdays for free 14:43 – we pioneered the homeless stuff 21:52 – what are you going to do? I said, Jeff, we’re going to break the...
Episode 150 with former Four-Wheeler staffer, Robin Stover
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBFormer Four-Wheeler writer, Robin Stover gives us some insight on what it was like to travel during the heyday. Dakar, Baja, South Korea, it’s all there! Listen on your favorite podcast app. This is Episode 150 – feels like a milestone! Thank you for your support and encouragement! 2:56 – my first exposure to the off-road scene was on the Big Island 10:17 – there’s a story to every single repair, the beginning, the middle, and end 16:19 – they handed me the keys and said, “here, we want...
Brian Ellinger on Episode 149 features Toyotas, rockcrawling and Front Range Offroad
February 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBToyota expert, Brian Ellinger, joins us on Episode 149. Brian is the owner of Front Range Offroad and Diamond Axles, a former rockcrawling competitor, Brian aspires to a quiet life where it’s less people-y. Tune in to your favorite podcast app to listen in. 6:30 – wood does things metal doesn’t, like warp when it gets wet 10:55 – the backpacking mentality works with my brain 20:07 – “what’s a tombstone?” 26:50 – what better time to take the plunge, there’s plenty of time to recover if y...
Episode 148 with Taylor Anderson features, company culture, off-road racing and lights
February 02, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBOne of the co-founders of Rigid Lighting, Taylor Anderson, shares life in the off-road lighting industry and what has come after. Company culture, offroad racing, and lights are part of Episode 148. Tune in on your favorite podcast app. 5:53 – the cool pines of Arizona 12:21 – who rolled one first? 17:16 – Christensen invited us in so the Anderson brothers joined up and became partners 24:07 – the three-inch pod, little Rubik’s Cube, you could fit it anywhere 27:26 – I was the gatekeep...
RTF President, Ken Hower, on Episode 147
January 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBKen Hower and the Rubicon Trail Foundation is all about education, that’s their mission. As a 501(c)(3) Education foundation, RTF hopes to educate all to enhance the future health of the Rubicon Trail. There’s a lot going on right now with the Trail, listen in so you can stay informed, it really is fascinating stuff! Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app – subscribe so you don’t miss anything, a new episode drops every Thursday morning, early! 5:30 – he was all kinds of notorious ...
The Brown Guy, Armando Verdugo, on Episode 146
January 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBArmando Verdugo shares his love for off-road and why he gets up in the morning to go to work! Founder of Herooffroad.org and BAM Strategic, Armando has been around the off-road block learning how to help the small business guy tie everything together. It’s a good conversation between two friends. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app – subscribe so you don’t miss anything, a new episode drops every Thursday morning, early! 3:56 – I just kept moving progressively east until I got to...
CORVA President Michael McGarity explains Land Use you can understand on Episode 145
January 12, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 87.2 MBCORVA President Michael McGarity explains Land Use you can understand on Episode 145 Want the insider's view of Land Use? This is the episode you need to listen to, then go back and listen to Del Albright and John Stewart and stay tuned for future episodes. Michael McGarity leads the conversation in Episode 145; the current President of CORVA brings a lot to the table, so listen close. Find us on your favorite podcast app – a new episode releases every Thursday at 2 a.m. – if you subscribe ...
Outlaw Desert Racings Chris Brahs and Drew Garcia on Episode 144
January 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThe mission has changed, the passion has not. Chris Brahs and Drew Garcia talk with us about the changes at Outlaw Desert Racing due to government-mandated changes in their state and how they pivoted. Adrenaline Therapy, pit support, and off-road racing across the region in support of combat veterans is their focus now. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app – a new episode releases every Thursday at 2 a.m. – if you subscribe on an app or YouTube, you’ll get notified every week. 5:2...
First generation car guy, Bryant Blakemore on Episode 143
December 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBFirst-generation car guy Bryant Blakemore talks off-road racing in Texas and Mexico. He and Big Rich go in-depth on what happens when dust and brains combine. A great conversation about TDRA and TORRA mixed in with some charity work; check out https://www.torraracing.com/charity/ for some good works heading into the new year. 9:08 – I know enough Spanish to get into trouble, but not out of trouble 15:52 – I’ve taken every math class you can take, but I’ve taken every math class three times...
From 4th place to champion, rockcrawler Dave Wong on Episode 142
December 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBMr. 4th Place, Dave Wong, has shaken off that title to become a champion trail breaker. Dave shares his history in California and now Utah. Listen in to one of the kindest men in rockcrawling on your favorite podcast app. 7:42 – There was a lot of chocolate pudding I put down as a kid 18:51 – there’s so many stories I have about my dad, his heart was always in the right place for the kids 30:11 – I couldn’t ever leave any vehicle alone 43:51 – Just take her for a ride in your car 51:50 ...
Rich in storytelling, Episode 141 features Sue Mead, Off-road Journalist Extraordinaire
December 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB“Write the story you just told me,” that’s the advice Sue Mead got when she was struggling, “just simply put those words down on paper,” and it wasn’t bad advice. That’s the secret to getting started with just about anything. Begin with what you know. Big Rich was privileged to interview ORMHOF inductee about her life in off-road – they talked Camel Trophy, Dakar, Gazelle, and Baja 1000 among other stories. We could all learn a little about bravery and living life to the fullest from Sue. Be...
Krawlzone.tv host and creator, Nathan Riddle animates life in Utah on Episode 140
December 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBGunfighter, animator, filmmaker…I love the labels off-roaders accumulate. Everyone comes with a myriad of talents. Krawlzone.tv creator, Nathan Riddle, has been bringing us off-road content for more than ten years; it’s an awesome history. Listen in to Episode 140, and if you need to catch up – you can find all episodes on your favorite podcast apps, YouTube or www.bigrichklein.com 4:29 – “Hey, I’ve got an idea” 8:00 – A theme that we’ve kept all the way through, the passion and connected...
Family-man, Levi Shirley shares life in Dodge City and on the racecourse in Episode 139
December 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWant to know about the women in Levi’s life? He tells all about Lently, Layla, and Loretta in this conversation with Big Rich. Watching this kid grow up in racing has been a pleasure, from XRRA to Dirt Riot to racing internationally and KOH, Levi is a good egg – listen in on your favorite podcast app. 4:10 – chances are if you’ve ever had a steak, it’s from my area 9:01 – the effort you put in is what you are going to get in results 13:11 – I love motors for good reason, because I didn’t ...
Family-man, Levi Shirley shares life in Dodge City and on the racecourse in Episode 139
December 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWant to know about the women in Levi’s life? He tells all about Lently, Layla, and Loretta in this conversation with Big Rich. Watching this kid grow up in racing has been a pleasure, from XRRA to Dirt Riot to racing internationally and KOH, Levi is a good egg – listen in on your favorite podcast app. 4:10 – chances are if you’ve ever had a steak, it’s from my area 9:01 – the effort you put in is what you are going to get in results 13:11 – I love motors for good reason, because I didn’t ...
Episode 138 features Tech Tim Lund as the luckiest man in the industry.
November 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBTech Tim joins us to share his love of learning, self-proclaimed luckiest man in the industry; friendships and gumption have offered a lot of opportunities. ARB to Northridge with some stops along the way; Tim Lund has been all over making friends. It’s a great story, tune in on your favorite podcast app. 5:56 – Beautiful bike, right out of Monkey Ward or Sears catalog 11:46 – “wow. You did really good, just like your older brother.” 21:31 – we ate like kings 35:20 – I had a neighbor wi...
Internet fact checker, Ryan Miller, on Episode 137
November 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOf all the titles Ryan Miller carries, internet fact checker is one of my favorite – it’s not that he’s a smartass, he just remembers everything. What rock to turn at, which race was won by whom, how many turns of the wrench gets you the exact ride height you need. Ryan is smart and talented, listen in to this rockcrawler/navigator/racer/husband/dad/rattlesnake bite survivor, I promise you’ll learn some things! 10:31 – I don’t like to suck at stuff 17:44 – “I want you to be lost to find me...
The Darling of the Campbell Racing Royal Family, Bailey Campbell, on Episode 136
November 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBBailey admits to not being very interested in motorsports as a youngster, but once she got the bug, it’s been a steady rise to the top. It’s a great place to be for this girl! A talented driver and a great role model for all, Bailey Campbell shares her interests with us on this episode. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:53 – my dad told me I couldn’t race unless I got down to the shop and got my hands on some of the cars myself 15:42 – my Uncle Nick spotted for me and I acc...
Renaissance Man, Rob Usnick, will surprise and delight you in Episode 135
November 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB“You don’t know what you can do until you do it, right?” Our man, Rob Usnick is still pushing the limits. From Ranger School to Bridal Fashion, and everything in between. No, seriously, this renaissance man is throwing things up and hitting them out of the park daily. 4:35 – I put all my cards and chips in the middle 9:55 – small towns are bad when they are your small town 14:50 – it’s hard to get into a firefight 22:18 – when you’re with people who are badasses, you don’t realize you...
Tom Wayes takes us around the world on skis, mountain bikes, and race cars.
October 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBReady for an adrenaline rush? Tom Wayes is living a storied life, it was great to hear some of that tale. Want to hear how he fought off a bear, we’ve all heard part of the story, Tom tells all right here. 5:41 – the first person to introduce me to skiing, and I was completely obsessed with it 8:48 – I wasn’t planning on staying 12:28 – as long as I had my ice tools, my crampons, and a rope, I dropped into anything 18:57 – we chartered a Russian heli…and just pointed at stuff and landed...
Tom Wayes takes us around the world on skis, mountain bikes, and race cars.
October 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBReady for an adrenaline rush? Tom Wayes is living a storied life, it was great to hear some of that tale. Want to hear how he fought off a bear, we’ve all heard part of the story, Tom tells all right here. 5:41 – the first person to introduce me to skiing, and I was completely obsessed with it 8:48 – I wasn’t planning on staying 12:28 – as long as I had my ice tools, my crampons, and a rope, I dropped into anything 18:57 – we chartered a Russian heli…and just pointed at stuff and landed...
Rufus Racings Chip MacLaughlin on Laughter, Living, and Loss
October 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBHumor is how you get through the tough stuff. Chip MacLaughlin of Rufus Racing shares memories of early KOH, racing with friends, making memories, and Zandy Willems. This is life and how we live it. Thanks, Chip for a beautiful reminder. 6:25 – we built a lot of fences, dug a lot of holes 9:44 – I got pulled out by four train cars 17:25 – oh, by the way, it has to float 21:33 – I sold the buggy, then you called and said I had a spot at Hammers 26:06 – the Crawling Chaos guys out of Ce...
Shawn Rants, 4500 class driver running the ship on Episode 132
October 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBOur personal pit crew captain for many years, Shawn Rants shares stories of KOH, raising kids and working on high end equipment. One of our favorite because of his pure generosity of spirit. Listen up to see what makes the man. 5:26 – if it snowed 4 feet, the bus came to get us with chains on, there were no snow days 14:07– it was trying to do things differently…but a lot of times you end up drifting back 17:45 – Top Eliminator Sand Drags, that’s high horsepower, 3000 HP; 300 ft in under ...
MetalCloak co-founder, Matson Breakey communicates on Episode 131
October 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMaster communicator, Matson Breakey, shares growing up in California’s various cultures; car culture in Japan; MetalCloak’s history, and aspirations as a father of youngsters in his 50’s. It’s a great listen. 5:07 – You think back and go, wow, I’m still alive 8:45 – I learned early the value of communication and communication skills 17:37 – it’s easy to say you care, it’s harder to actually demonstrate that you care 26:46 – my goal in life was to become a starving artist 34:17 – there ...
Crossfit coach and KOH champion navigator, Jason Berger, on Episode 130
September 29, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBSelf-acclaimed wimp (yeah, right?) Jason Berger on checking off bucket-list items; living in Truckee, and racing with his best friend. Lots of great quotes and plenty of laughter with Jason and Rich in this 130th episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast channel. 6:05 – I’m the oddest local to live in Truckee because I’ve never skied Squaw and I’ve never smoked pot 13:22– I put 1000 miles on that truck going back and forth in my parent's driveway 2...
Sports photographer Steven Bisig on Episode 129
September 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBSports photographer, off-road enthusiast, marketing genius – Steven Bisig wears a ton of different hats. Listen in to two old friends talk about all the things they love in off-road. It’s a fun listen. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 6:41 – I was home by myself and I had a BB gun 12:04– it took you this long to get a ticket?? 19:18 – that’s where I met a lot of the industry people I still consider friends. 25:41 – my main role was anything photography related 28:01 – a...
Jason Blanton in constant motion on Episode 128
September 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBFamily Man, Jason Blanton on racing vs. rockcrawling; working the grind and working to win. Always great to see work ethic pay off, spend some time with Rich and Jason on this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Good things come to those who work for them. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast platform. 5:57 – Snowboarding was pretty big in my life 9:40– I never had a problem because I don’t think I got enough power 17:47 – I’m sure if my first car had been a car, I might have be...
Electronics Wunderkin Steven Lutz on Episode 127
September 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBWhen it comes to low-voltage electronics, Steven Lutz is the grand master. A Nissan buff he leads a band of off-roaders who don’t often get recognized. Listen is on a fascinating story told in Episode 127, you’ll learn more about some resources you didn’t know existed. Check it out on your favorite podcast platform. 5:03 – I was a nerd 11:11– I was just as serious about that class as my teacher was teaching it 16:30 – Rather than learning foundational knowledge and then building to the to...
Join Scott Steinberger on Episode 126 as PCI celebrates 50 Years
September 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAnother multi-generation company, PCI Race Radios, joins us on the podcast with President Scott Steinberger. Scott is generation #2 with all three of his kids making up generation #3 as they learn the ins and outs of the company. We talk about Weatherman, Baja, and the future of PCI on Episode 126. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app to Conversations with Big Rich – subscribe to find out who drops next week. 5:48 – I have three kids that are maybe a little spoiled 9:51– PCI has ...
HiLift Jack President/CEO Austin Harrah joins us for Episode 125
August 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBCompanies that survive five generations are a rarity, Austin Harrah shares some perspective about what it’s like in families with that kind of history. It’s an identity he wears on his sleeve as they ramp up for even more work. Always a pleasure to talk to old friends. 4:16 – I actually started off-roading in high school when I shouldn’t have been off-roading 10:38 – I am not cut out for this kind of freedom 19:06 – my sister and I are fifth-generation, we started in 1895 26:21 – just ...
Green and yellow look good on David Adams on Episode 124
August 18, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBFormer land use officer for Red Rocks, history buff and teacher, video star, David Adams has an impressive resume that includes handling wheeling with grace and notoriety despite his mobility issues. David shares his life history, his addiction to wheeling and Jeep grills and the accommodations necessary to stay out on the trail. It’s a great listen! 4:16 – “if you get shot down, here’s $10K to bribe your way out of the country” 7:41 – my wiring sucks 12:35 – you’re never going to be a co...
Land Use Advocate, John Stewart, on Episode 123
August 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBJohn Stewart devoted his career to the Navy, and his extra time to Land Use. A lifetime advocate for using public lands, John continues to use his time to keep the government and others from closing off our recreational access to public lands. Listen up to find out where the fight is now, and what you can do to help. 9:05 – I joined the Navy and visited the world 13:08 – I got out of the Navy and then two months later went back to work for the Navy 17:30 – Hey, wait a minute, you close th...
Business Builder, Dan Dubose, shares his insights on Episode 122
August 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBAlabama business builder, Dan Dubose, shares some amazing insights on building a business, defying death, and finding that miraculous work-life balance on Episode 122. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app – Apple, Spotify, even YouTube! 5:59 – we’re not going to pass you to go to high school unless you agree to go to trade school. 11:59 – my life sucks, I’ve got all the symptoms, I should probably try some of the samples I’ve got in the back seat 14:16 – I thought someone was me...
Racing, Tuning, Racing, Speed, Repeat, James Schofield on Episode 121
July 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBJames Schofield dishes on racing, and tuning, and the stories are awesome. Join us to listen in on the fun and danger of off-road racing and more. Listen in on your favorite podcast app. Tune in and share Conversations with Big Rich with others. 7:43 – if you didn’t play football, you’re nobody in the south 9:45 – the thing I learned in team sports is never quit 17:51 – you just had to have 4 wheels and a tank of gas 28:52 – that peace of mind to know that those parts are good 34:04 – d...
Episode 120 with Roger Lovell shares the future of racing with the Lovell family
July 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBRoger Lovell, of Colorado Springs’ Lovell Racing, on the impact of racing on his family. Part of the duo of Roger and Brad, Roger has had some incredible experiences that are worth hearing about. Be sure to listen in and find out what’s in store for the future of this family. 5:34 – stupid, little competitions 9:39 – the thing about engineering is it teaches you a different way to think 15:03 – that’s some of the joy of being young 19:01 – the highlight of my racing career 27:23 – the...
Mid-west wheeler, Steve Sharp, has an important message for you in Episode 119
July 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBSteve Sharp has been outside for as long as he can remember. He shares his passion for outdoors, being a great leader, and knowing when to ask for help with us on this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:40 – If I missed the bus, I got to walk the 3 ½ miles to school 8:25 – just like Mayberry RFD 15:36 – how come you always need tires? 24:41 – I need a job, I’ll work for half the going rate for 30 days 31:04 – everyone that I can g...
Meet the Browns on Episode 118
July 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThe Brown family of Oklahoma has become a rock-crawling staple. Meet the family, Wyatt and Christina, and their boys, Landen and Gunnar. Landen is already a champion rockcrawler, Gunnar won’t be far behind. We love hanging out with these kids, polite and respectful, yet full of energy and daring. Parents and grandparents, listen up, there are opportunities for the youngsters. 4:14 – I had no business being in her shed 11:14 – had a blast watching guys go through cones 18:17 – going so fas...
Trail Ready’s Larry Trim escapes to the dirt on Episode 117
June 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBLarry Trim and his bride, Lois, set themselves up for success. Follow their journey through hard work and consistency to success and freedom to travel and race in this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. It’s a great story of mindset and commitment. Congrats, Larry on a job well-done! 4:30 – the start of my dirt addiction 11:49 – that’s when I discovered I didn’t have four-wheel drive 21:10 – 2.5% unemployment meant that about 2% were working against their will 26:32 – it had a manua...
Frank DeAngelo, the King of Motorsports Marketing, on Episode 116
June 23, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 96.8 MBFrank joins us to talk about horses, his 44 years in motorsports with some version of BF Goodrich and all things in between. It’s a great listen, Frank knows more about motorsports and marketing than most, come along for the ride by listening on your favorite podcast app. 5:45 – When you can ride it, I’ll get you a saddle and bridle 15:45 – I got hired into BFGoodrich as a tractor-trailer driver 22:09 – I chauffeured a van full of ladies any place they wanted to go 34:15 – SCORE person ...