Conversations with Big Rich
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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Powerful words from Tom Campbell on Episode 68
July 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBPowerful words. Tom Campbell from Ohio joins us for Episode 68. Tom is a rockcrawler from wayback, but also a Chaplain for Racers for Christ. He shares his history with the Navy, Veterinarian, rockcrawling, missionary work, and the life-altering accident from just four years ago. 10:34 – my daughter says I’m spreading a disease 14:02 – we modified our three speeds to be mountain bikes 20:41 – the last 7 people to survive the pool would go on to SEAL training 24:40 – …and I got arrested ...
Ladies Offroad Network founder and media mogul, Charlene Bower, on Episode 67
July 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBFounder of many things, including the Ladies Offroad Network, Charlene Bower, shares her colorful history in off-road. Included are the highs and the lows and a lot of personal history between Big Rich and Charlene. It’s a great listen. 4:19 – I had the coolest van in high school – metallic blue 6:47 – my coach said No dirt bikes 12:27 – I’ve got a couple of ATC 70’s that are all blown out, they’re pretty aggressive 15:35 – my first job at Zoom Motorcycles – first girl they ever hired, v...
Teraflex President Ben Falkner in Episode 66
July 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBSpend some time with Ben Falkner, President of Teraflex and learn more about their almost 70-year history and the innovative line of products for all your Jeep styles. 3:55 – Growing up in Manti, the best small town experience 8:07 – I loved dinking around with Jeeps 9:04 – Grandpa started MEPCO in the 50’s 12:28 – the start of Teraflex 14:46 – it was worse than factory! 17:16 – they don’t maintain their vehicles 27:00 – we call it Clarence 32:31 – more than a 60 program 37:29 – ...
OG Rockcrawler still in the comp scene, Steve Nantz on Episode 65
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBOG Rockcrawler Steve Nantz of Sandhollow Offroad joins us in Episode 65. Steve’s career has taken him all over the west, many know him from his 16 years at Moab 4x4 Outpost and the outstanding service we all received there. Now at the burgeoning mecca of Sand Hollow, Steve still offers outstanding service. 3:29 – I BMX’d a lot, sponsored rider for Kuwahara 4:45 – started off-roading in the mountains near San Diego 5:54 – we just declared war 8:34 – every day you act as if you’re at war...
Disco Derek West spills on family, racing and why he's retired now
June 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBDisco Derek West spills on family, racing, opportunities, and why he’s retired now. A twenty-year career with over 100 wins in all elements of off-road, Derek has always been a wheelman. He can drive anything and podium. 3:54 – Four wheelers started the driving bug 9:03 –my very first race is a holeshot race and everyone’s wrecking! 14:07 – John Lloyd was the one who got me into off-road 16:12 –Camp Jeep in Branson is where I met Ritchie 20:17 – Ashley was driving my comp rig to colleg...
Dynamic duo, Kruse and Chapman, of K2, Katemcy Rocks
June 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThe dynamic duo, Randy Kruse and Shain Chapman, from K2 in Mason, Texas join us for Episode 63. Wheeling buddies and business partners for over 20 years, Shain and Randy talk about the different properties, K1 and K2; how they got here, and what’s in store for the future of wheeling in Texas. It’s a great listen with lots of laughs amongst these old friends. 3:02 – you’re going to make the team! 7:51 –state champion chicken judging team 13:12 – squeezed four years into five and a half 1...
Parallel paths and Awesomeness with Casey Scherer on Episode 62
June 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe little brother brings a whole lot of history of his own. Casey Scherer doesn’t really roll in his brothers shadow, more like on a parallel path. Casey spends time with Rich talking about the moves he’s made, his racing history and his plan to live his best life ever. I’ll never forget meeting him in Arizona after a Spring Training game and the fun that ensued. 4:09 – we were hooked! 7:18 –first job involved a sledgehammer 10:12 – spent nights in Mello’s barn working on race Jeeps 11...
Our own Greatest Showman, Trent McGee, on Episode 61
June 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBI always think of Trent McGee as a magazine guy, and that’s certainly how he got his start – but listen in to see what else he’s been up to in his 20+ year career in off-road. Ultimate Adventure, Superlift TV, there’s lots of great stuff packed in this episode. 4:40 – early days developed my love for the desert 7:06 – everything just stings, sticks, or bites 8:27 – theater set the stage because I had on-camera experience 10:35 – rules to keep teens safe while driving: buy them something ...
Prayer, Positivity and Perseverance with Clay Egan on Episode 60
May 27, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThis is a must-listen episode! Clay Egan was paralyzed at age 22; started rockcrawling at age 32; became a full-time motivational speaker at age 37. If you’ve ever struggled with life, with circumstances, with your future, this is one episode you need to hear. The power of prayer, positivity, and healing is strong with this one. 3:20 – Utah, the most amazing state on the planet 7:44 – Let’s talk about the accident 11:15 – good enough that I’ve been able to be fully independent as a C6...
Jeep Enthusiast Jim Horne in Episode 59
May 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEnergetic, friendly, and knowledgeable describes Jeep enthusiast Jim Horne as he joins us for Episode 59 to share how a kid graduated from a Missouri high school ends up in Pahrump, Nevada (for now). Lots of stories and laughs along the way with his strong, beautiful wife, Barb. 2:56 – since I was born I’ve been around everything Jeep-wise 8:14 – I don’t know if I maybe had anger issues, but I love playing football 9:47 – A couple of years ago, Barb was diagnosed with breast cancer 12:...
Yellow Hats and Gas Tanks with Tony Pellegrino on Episode 58
May 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWhat do yellow hats, gas tanks, Jeeps, and bicycle parts have in common? Tony Pellegrino and Genright. Tony is the founder of Genright, a company now supplying thousands of SKUs for your Jeep, listen to how it began with a gas tank. Lots of personal history in this one with Tony and his family, Debbie, Jamie and Jordan. Names you know in the industry. 4:37 – My parents sent us to parochial school to straighten us boys out. 10:14 – I won an award for building a four-wheel drive radio c...
Preeminent rockcrawling spotter, Chris Poblano, on Episode 57
May 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBCan you say driven? The preeminent spotter of the rockcrawling world, Chris Poblano joins us on Conversations with Big Rich. Chris talks about the differences of spotting for different rockcrawlers over the last two decades – Tony K., Brent Bradshaw, Olivia Messer, and currently Jesse Haines. It’s a good listen. 5:17 – I wanted to be Magnum P.I. 9:46 – Mom picked us up from school with the boat attached. 13:54 – Big-O revoked my lifetime alignment warranty 22:44 – Carnage for the Con 20...
Man of Many Talents, Bob Bower, continues with us for Episode 56
April 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBEpisode 56 of Conversations with Big Rich is part two of an exceptional interview with Bob Bower. If you haven’t met Bob, read what Ron Stobaugh had to say about him on the occasion of his 75th birthday. “Off Road Hall Of Fame. Racers Racer. Marketing Professional. Trainer of the Tire Pros. Most of my friends know these accolades as related to Bob. Many don't know he may or should be in the Tuna Fishing / Airplane Shuttling / Train Car Hopping / Corvette Club Hall Of Fame. Bob not only p...
BFG pits founder, Baja racer Bob Bower on Episode 55
April 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThe author of the BFG pits program, co-driver extraordinaire, off-road legend Bob Bower shares insights into his early days. Bob is a practiced speaker, Rich and Bob had such a great interview, we split it into two episodes. This is part one. 5:13 – earliest memories were reading MotorTrend and a feature article on Bill Stroppe’s teams on the PanAmerican rally 7:32 – learned to drive in a 5 mph old military jeep 10:58 – worked in a body shop and that immersed me in to being a car guy 1...
Brad Williams and his Hobby job at Maxxis on Episode 54
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMaking a big impact on the tire scene, Maxxis National Director of Sales, Brad Williams talks about his hobby job at Maxxis in Motorsports. Automotive and Light Truck Tires is what he really does, but thank goodness he had time in his schedule to attend a rock crawl. It changed the path of history for many drivers and event series, including WE Rock. 3:42 – second generation tire guy 10:18 – planning for my future 12:20 – I’ll hang around as long as they’ll let me 14:15 – they’ll let ...
Quiet Man, Ben Bower, making a ripple through off-road in Episode 53
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBSome people quietly make an impact on an industry, others do it with a big splash. We’d like to introduce you to the Quiet Man, Ben Bower, making a ripple through off-road since the 1970’s. Gold medals and chrome are his M.O., but so is listening – learn why it matters. 3:34 – there’s lots of time to think with a ShopSmith 6:19 – making surfboards to get through the month 9:22– All-Marine volleyball team 12:23 – how the BART tube under the bay is made 17:36 – no food today, we’re buyi...
From Birfield Rings to Spider 9's, Thomas Kingston in Episode 52
April 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWe’re celebrating our one-year anniversary on Conversations with Big Rich with a release of the first episode of Season 2 – Episode 52 features Thomas Kingston of Spidertrax fame. Thom Kingston, self-professed, highly competitive, problem-solver, shares all-things Spidertrax, from Birfield rings to Spider 9’s and how one led to the next. An authentic conversation with a true mover-and-shaker in the industry. 4:31 – National Champion in rifle 8:46 – what’s your back-up plan? 11:00– Edd...
Big Willy Jeep Builder, Burner, and Flat Fender enthusiast, Ian Liljeblad on Episode 51
March 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBBig Willy Jeep builder, Burner, and flatfender enthusiast Ian Liljeblad shares life in Arizona and how one gets started building a 2:1 rig. Caution: serious fab skills are involved! From a history of learning from the best, Ian has built some cool rigs. 4:12 – early influences 7:54 – the Impala from beginning to end 14:34– really happy I’m a Jeep guy, not a Scout guy 17:31 –met these guys in Phoenix in this Jeep Think Tank 19:01 – started at FST, Fly-N-Hi’s fab shop, with Ellis and G...
Off-Road Innovator and Industry Leader, Pat Gremillion, on Episode 50
March 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBOff-road innovator and industry leader, Pat Gremillion, shares stories from his 30 years in off-road. Seller of Premier Power Welder and PullPal, Pat brings a wealth of knowledge and good cheer to our podcast. Listen in as we present Episode 50 with Pat and Big Rich. 2:39 – growing up with a junkyard 6:13 – I’ve always loved welding 7:56– the beginning of off-road 9:59 –my father-in-law was an inventor 11:32 – PullPal was made for friends 12:44 – “if somebody told you, you could make...
Expert in drivelines, Jim Reel, joins us on Episode 49
March 11, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBForty-seven years in any industry makes you an expert, in drivelines, that makes you Jim Reel. Listen in on Episode 49 as Jim takes Big Rich through the intricacies of drivelines and why we see failures. Hint: it’s not the driveline. This is a very informative interview with news you need to hear – including how to measure your replacement driveline. www.reeldriveline.com 3:06 – ruined by age 19 7:42 – 47 years in the industry 10:36– comfort is becoming a lot more important 13:07–...
Trail Mom, Barbara Rainey, executive director for the Off-Road Hall of Fame on Episode 48
March 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThe most positive woman in off-road, Trail Mom, Barbara Rainey joins us for Episode 48. This episode is long on story, from Reno Rock to the Off-Road Hall of Fame. Innovation and grit at its finest. Barbara’s interview tells a bigger story, though, we all have to get involved in preserving our stories. The Off-Road Hall of Fame is a great place to start. Get involved with a partnership, a membership or a donation today. www.ORMHOF.org April is nomination month at ORMHOF, it's time to get...
BFG Performance and off-road guru Richard Winchester in Episode 47
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBBFGoodrich has had a remarkable program for years supporting racers, especially in Baja. Listen in as Rich talks with Richard Winchester about all things BFG. Richard was at the start of the program and gives some great insight into how they built up Baja and why. 3:14 – Sliding into the cornfield 5:38 – then Uncle Sam sent me an invite for a visit to Korea 8:13– don’t wake the sleeping giant 9:30 – this performance stuff is a fad 14:50 – got the first lifetime membership out of the...
Raceline's Greg Mulkey educates us on Tires and Wheels, Episode 46
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 83.2 MBAre you ready for an education? Raceline’s Greg Mulkey has more knowledge about tires and wheels than anyone we know. Take a trip down memory lane with Greg and Rich as they share some rad knowledge about the industry. It’s impressive 2:29 – Greg as a little whippersnapper 3:23 – selling a box of tear-offs got me a job 7:09 – I was on a mission 12:33 – a beadlock just on the right rear tire 14:30 – I got a meeting with Bill Franz Jr. at NASCAR 21:24 – getting started at Raceline 28:5...
Family man, Announcer, Mod Stock Champion, All-around Good guy, Jake Good on Episode 45
February 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBModified Stock Champion, Announcer, fabricator, and all-around good guy, Jake Good, of Kansas City joins Rich for a reminder of what family means. Another family man teaching his kids about rock crawling and the family you choose. Listen in to hear Jake’s journey to rock crawling. 2:17 – I’ve lived 97% of my life on the same piece of property 7:57 – A rear engine mower led to road-building 10:56 –I wanted to be like my dad 15:02 – this is the guy responsible for traffic circles 20:12 ...
Jokester extraordinaire, Eric Filar, on Episode 44
February 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBJoin us for a few laughs with Eric Filar, jokester extraordinaire. Rich and Eric talk about so much history, building Sniper, racing Baja, working at Motive Gear. All good stuff with a lot of insight and history. We thought it was a great time to release this episode with KOH going on. Eric is the master behind these two masterpieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsnFZDdG5bo Average LCQ competitor talking with his wife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyXO4-oepMA Hitler hears the Resu...
Bombs and off-road and Harry Wagner in Episode 43
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe elusive Harry Wagner, he’s here in the heart of off-road, and then he’s off finding unexploded bombs in places the rest of us would never think to look. I’m glad there are geophysicists, like Harry, out there looking! With an early history in the Jeep market, Harry has moved through many vehicles through his editorial marching orders. Today he drives a Tundra and an F150 most days. Follow him at @harrysituations 4:45 – I was a nerd 8:19 – Busted! There was still mud 10:59 –Overlan...
Returning from his long road of Recovery, Kevin Carey, in Episode 42
January 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBNot quite a return from the dead, but close, too damn close. Our guest today, Kevin Carey, suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in December of 2017. He’s had a long road of recovery, but the future is bright. Kevin shares his history of wheeling, the Rubicon, and military life with us on this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. 5:20 – part of the BMX craze 7:59 – Protecting the big names, Schwarzkopf, Martin 10:34 –Understanding vehicle dynamics started from investigating accidents 14:00 ...
Intense, fun-lovin' Doug Bigelow on Episode 41 talks football, kids and competition
January 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBFamily life dominates this week’s guest, Doug Bigelow, as he raises boys to be as driven as he has always been. An intense competitor on the course, but fun-lovin’ round the campfire, Doug shares life in Maryland, football, future plans and life at home with us. 4:34 – I thought I was king of the world 6:21 – Lessons from the field 9:29 –I thought criminology was going to be my path 10:36 – I met Kat by accident 14:25 – Frog Eye Mud Bog 21:22 –that first Jeep opened my eyes to a world...
Trail Boss, Jacquelyne Bebe White, on Hummers and Land Use
January 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBTrail Boss Jacquelyne “Bebe” White takes us through running Hummers on the trail. Together with land use and our need to pay attention, Bebe shares her history as our first land use guest on the podcast. She brings a wealth of experience to the trail and to the Calls-to-Action we need to keep our trails open. 3:08 – the first Hummer purchase 4:36 – “oh, no, Miss Hummer” 6:27 – learning from Cranky Steve 10:28 – the brand gets involved with the Rubicon and me 18:06 – the H3 build and th...
Industry icon, Clayton Walters, in Episode 39
December 31, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBClayton Walters is an industry icon, building Clayton Off-Road from the ground up. He is the name in long-arm kits. Listen to his story and how it began and where it’s headed next. There’s a lot of laughs with a guy like Clayton.. 3:22 – always had a knack with mechanical stuff 6:26 – lifting Grand Cherokees, “it’s just terrible” 9:48 – I’ll build this for $1500, but I gotta have ten orders 11:40 – my lousy pick up line “I can put a long arm kit on that” 14:14 – we had a one-car garage...
Making Shifting Great Again, Rory DesJardin on Episode 38
December 24, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBMaking shifting great again, Rory DesJardin, from RADesigns joins us to share info on his products and business and the path he has been on to make it a success. Get to know Rory as we have these last couple of seasons. 1:47 – getting started with motorcycles 4:23 – gotta have the right tires 11:22 – first-generation shifter for my Toyota 13:36 – The Shifter Guy 17:14 – my career before Shifters 20:32 – that’s me, that’s me! 25:12 – the environment at WE Rock 36:05 – everybody wants...
Revolutionizing an Industry with Jon Bundrant in Episode 37
December 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThe most revolutionary car in rockcrawling history is undoubtedly, Tiny. Today we interview, Jon Bundrant, the driver Tiny was built around. John won 18 events in two years in the early days with this incredible car, then went on to off-road industry fame with All-Pro Offroad. Catch up with Jon in this episode. 3:21 – history of racing goes back a long way, Arizona state champ in BMX at age 16 5:49 – start in four-wheel drive was Azusa Canyon and a Land Cruiser 11:10 – the start of All-...
Episode 36 features Jason Childs, jumping right to Unlimited
December 10, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe 2021 WE Rock schedule just released, Big Rich brings you another new competitor's perspective on competitive rockcrawling. Hear Jason Childs talk about his journey to get started, why he choose to jump straight into the Unlimited class, and what it is really like. If you are interested in competing, check out the rules on www.werocklive.com; the schedule and call if you have any questions. I’m happy to help. 2:35 – learn about the classes in WE Rock 9:47 – I really wanted a Samura...
New WE Rock Competitor, Jeff Houser, highlights his first season in Episode 35
December 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBNew competitor to WE Rock, Jeff Houser, shares what it is like to start. You know, when you are new to a sport how you are excited and nervous and learning your car…Jeff describes his first season, the ups and downs. The 2021 WE Rock season schedule just released, if you’re thinking about competing in rockcrawling this next season, listen up, hear the emotion, imagine yourself in the driver’s seat. 1:36.70 – With age comes cage 13:34:30 – I’ve got to have this buggy 19:59:89 – It’s not...
Dirt Every Day's Fred Williams in Episode 34
November 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMedia mogul, Fred Williams, having successfully migrated from Print to Video shares some insights on how to tell a story on Episode 34 of Conversations with Big Rich. From the farm to four-wheel drives, Fred continues to “cross-pollinate” the off-road industry as he explores more Dirt Every Day. 3:46 – What makes a Jeep most like a tractor? 8:03 – YouTube is the modern day service manual 10:31 –I’m just a kid that likes 4x4’s 16:53 – first rockcrawl- bunch of guys just all trying to f...
The Godfather of competitive Rockcrawling, Phil Howell, on Episode 33
November 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBThe Godfather of competitive rockcrawling, the man behind the idea, Phil Howell, shares life on the road as an award-winning DJ, a magazine editor, and the leader of the band. Phil’s stories showcase a piece of Americana that few rarely see. Go back in time with us as this whole crazy off-road world, as we know it today, was just getting started. 6:00 – A description of Baja in the early days, on a motorcycle 8:36 – She wasn’t impressed 14:50 – racing a 1972 Opel at SCCA 23:15 – draft...
OG Rockcrawler turned desert racer, Mike Shaffer, on Episode 32
November 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOG rockcrawler turned desert racer, Mike Shaffer, joins us for Episode 32. There’s some great stories in here! From stuffing the back of a trophy truck at 70+ miles an hour to driving through Ensenada with only three wheels. Catch up with one of the originals. 4:18 – “If it doesn’t have a motor, it’s not a sport.” 6:26 – New kid on the Rubicon breaking Birfields 11:11 – the little black Zuki is born, along with the comp scene 16:32– that’s not a bad payday 20:54 – the building of t...
Super-spotter Randall Davis of Lasernut Racing and Axial RC Cars
November 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBSuper-spotter Randall Davis from Team Lasernut and Axial Racing joins us for a look at his career at Axial and the 2020 season as East and West champion at WE Rock. Coming off a great season and a great weekend at Lasertown, we got tired Randall to spend time with us. Enjoy. 3:47 – From Boring to Outdoors 6:43 – Kimmie from the fourth grade 14:05 – getting started wheeling 16:54– put out an APB or something 21:53 – how Crispy got it’s name 31:00 – pressing the reset buttonl 37:09 ...
Champions Kaleigh Miller and Teralin Petereit give us the scoop on their win at the 2020 Rebelle Rally
October 29, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBFresh from their win at the Rebelle Rally, Team Blondetourage, Kaleigh Miller and Teralin Petereit join me for our first three person interview. Kaleigh and Teralin are not new to off-road, both have lots of different events under their belts, but the Rebelle has been their place to shine. With three firsts, a second and a third between them. Listen in and learn just a little more about our favorite event of the year. 4:17 – Big brothers influence on Teralin 6:42 – Jeep hunting for Kale...
Rebelle Rally Founder, Emily Miller, Episode 29
October 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBRebelle Rally founder, Rod Hall prodigy, media and marketing guru – Emily Miller, joins us just 24 hours after the close of the last basecamp of the 2020 Rebelle Rally. That’s commitment. We get some insight into the background of one of the most powerful women in off-road. Join us for some great takeaways in perseverance. 3:46 – The similarities between skiing and driving off-road 5:18 – the family influencers 8:04 – here’s the backstory you may not know – how the dotcom boom changed...
Spotter Extraordinaire, Josh Wilson shares the "secrets" of spotting for top drivers in Episode 28
October 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBSpotters play as big a role as drivers in the sport of rockcrawling. Spotter extraordinaire, Josh Wilson from Kentucky gives us the lowdown on getting started in the early days. 3:48 – Mom said no! 4:50 – an auto accident introduced me to my first wheeling 7:16 – think twice before leaving your Jeep behind before you go on vacation 10:09 – Learning to do it ourselves 12:26 – Have you ever been to the Jellico rodeo? 17:41 – doing whatever it takes to compete 25:22 – competing and sha...
OG Rockcrawler, Fab Guy, Magazine Hero Chris Durham on Episode 27
October 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBOG Rockcrawler, magazine hero and the Ultimate Fab guy, Chris Durham of Chris Durham Motorsports joins us this week. Chris tells us about growing up in South Carolina, how he hates mud, rock crawling competitions and Ultimate Adventure. http://cdmracing.com/ 2:56 – 55 BelAir or 79 Ford pickup 3:34 – how muddy can you get? 5:32 – automotive vs. construction 10:13 – the perfect combination 12:37 – vacationing in Farmington 17:41 – what are you doing under my Jeep Walker? 20:48 – fixi...
Team Smiles Captain, Jeremy Hammer of Fly-N-Hi in Phoenix, Episode 26
October 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBTeam Smiles Captain, Jeremy Hammer – owner of Fly-N-Hi Total Performance Center joins us for Episode 26 – our ½ year anniversary. Jeremy talks football, growing up in Arizona, Garage Rehab and more. Join us to catch up on all the latest. No matter where you are, Jeremy and his team can help you out, reach out to. https://fly-n-hi.com/ for all your off-road needs, especially in Phoenix! 3:29 – Race night is on Thursdays! 5:18 – I could have been in the paint industry instead 9:23 – a ...
Three time KOH Champ, Jason Scherer, Episode 25
September 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThree time KOH Champion Jason Scherer talks all things rock crawling, Ford, racing and family. The stories are epic, they take place all over the country with all kinds of characters. And characters they are, get to know Jason and his friends. Check out https://www.rage4th.com/ for great quality bumpers. 1:55 – A pivotable moment 5:30 – Every kid wants to be a fireman or baseball player, right? 11:03 – sixteen years old on the Rubicon (with no supervision) 16:32 – You learn from the...
The Iceman Cometh, Dean Bulloch on Episode 24
September 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe Iceman Cometh…Dean Bulloch, all-around adrenaline junkie is on this weeks episode with stories for days. This one is a long one, but there’s so much good stuff, you’ve just got to listen. Dean is a world champion in so many disciplines and part of the 2020 class of Off-Road Hall of Fame inductees. We are proud to call him a friend. Listen in on your favorite podcast app. If you don’t know how to listen, go to the pinned post on this page for more info. 2:11 – What I really wanted...
Dixie Four Wheel Drive Founder, Milt Thompson talks family and business, Episode 23
September 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBDixie Four-Wheel Drive Founder, Milt Thompson shares his story this week. It’s not just about four-wheel drive, it’s about raising a family, hiring well and being around at the beginning of the competitive scene. Now with two shops in Utah, St. George and Moab, Milt and family have built a terrific business. If you are in either area, and need some work done, these are the people you go to. Capable, trustworthy and always working with you in mind. https://dixie4wheeldrive.com/ 2:21...
My partner in crime, Shelley Krehbiel, on Episode 22
September 03, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHi, if you don’t know me – I’m today’s guest – I’m Shelley Krehbiel, the one who writes the Show Notes and does the Transcription, and generally is Big Rich’s partner in crime and life and love and everything else. Rich interviewed me a while ago so I could tell some of our story. How we got here, all the things we’ve done to arrive at this place. Can I tell you, it’s weird to talk about yourself this way. But here it is, a bit of history of the Rich and Shelley show, these are stories w...
Longest running competitor at WE Rock, Kenny Blume on Episode 21
August 27, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBToday’s guest, Kenny Blume, recorded this interview with us last November, the very first interview done (I’ve learned a lot). Since then, he’s made good on his promise to judge at WE Rock and move to Florida. At the time, none of this other nonsense was going on, so no reference to “COVID” in this one! Kenny has been the longest running competitor at WE Rock – beginning in 2006 and retiring with the 2019 season, no one else has consecutively run so many seasons. Good friend, great compe...
Rubicon Enthusiast, Tim Green, Episode 20
August 20, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBHow does a native Englishman make a difference in America? He falls in love with the natural habitat. Tim Green shares his love for all things Rubicon in this latest episode. Tim is the owner of the Rubicon Gazette page on Facebook, he collects and shares history of the Rubicon Trail over there and shares some of that with us. Give it a listen. 3:50 –You heard it here first, “America is the best country on the planet!” 6:48 – Hooked on a feeling… 9:04 – Stainless Steel Dave to the ...
PowerTank founder Steve Sasaki, from Industrial Design to Off-Road
August 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBNot all off-roaders start in four-wheel drive, some come over from Hot Rods. Meet Steve Sasaki, founder of PowerTank. An industrial design engineer by nature, Steve took the leap to start his own business knowing he had limitations, like we all do. Congrats on over 20 years of success and growth. www.powertank.com 3:23 – Daydreaming about Holley (carburetors, that is) 5:13 – This must be the end of the trail 9:34 – Learning all the things in off-road 14:34 – From bicycles to 4WD ...