Latest Rock crawling Podcast Episodes
Episode 212 features Amy Granat from CORVA
Conversations with Big Rich - April 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourLand use warrior, Amy Granat, Managing Director of CORVA (California Off Road Vehicle Association) joins us for a discussion of what’s on the table for off-road and why it matters to her. Amy is a leader in the fight to keep public lands open to the public. Be sure to listen on your favorite pod...
Episode 211 features Ivan “Ironman” Stewart dreaming the big dreams that came true
Conversations with Big Rich - April 18, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourIvan Stewart on Episode 211. Such a privilege to interview the Ironman. We talk about all the dreams and adventures, and the timing, the all-important timing! Ivan was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. Ivan is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to tune in o...
Frank “Butch” Arciero instills winning into all he does on Episode 210
Conversations with Big Rich - April 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourBorn to a family of Italian immigrants, Butch Arciero and his brothers understood the value of hard work. A lifetime of commitment to that landed him in the Hall of Fame. Butch was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2019. Butch is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be su...
Kicking off Season 5 with Sean Pond discussing outdoors and the Halt the Dolores Movement
Conversations with Big Rich - April 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourAfter four full years of podcasting, we bring you the most important episode to date to kick off Season 5. An interview with Sean Pond, the de facto leader of the Halt the Dolores Movement shares why stopping this National Monument designation in its tracks. Please listen on your favorite podcas...
Episode 208 features Wrong Seat filler, Chris Rea talking about life, bikes, and commitment
Conversations with Big Rich - March 28, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourWrong seat filler, Chris Rea, shares perspective on what it takes to be lucky. Listen in as one of the Lost Boys shares how going all in (on whatever you’re doing) has an impact on life. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:25 – my dad had to pull me out of t-ball because I was too...
Ray Moon, warrior, on Episode 207
Conversations with Big Rich - March 21, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourA warrior in all respects, Ray Moon fought in Vietnam and continued fighting for our rights when he returned. Land warriors were as important in the beginning as they are now. Ray was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1979. Ray is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be su...
Peri Kalar, daughter of Mastercraft founder, Jack Miller talks about life in the safety lane with her family in Episode 206.
Conversations with Big Rich - March 14, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutesMastercraft has had some powerful owners, from founder Jack Miller to daughter, Peri Kalar, to ORMHOF inductee Robbie Pierce. Hear about how it began all those years ago and the forces behind it. Peri shares some life-changing experiences with you. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app....
Episode 205 features Mark McMillin, chairman, racer, legacy builder.
Conversations with Big Rich - March 07, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutesFamily legacy racer, Mark McMillin, chairman of the Board of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame shares life in the McMillin family. It’s all about people, with a few race cars and some river-time thrown in. Mark was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2018. Mark is why we say...
Johnny Campbell, American Honda Champion, on Episode 204
Conversations with Big Rich - February 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourJohnny Campbell, 11-time Baja Champion, Johnny has raced, supported, and managed the American Honda team. A fun listen, Johnny shares stories from around the world. Johnny was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2018. Johnny is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to...
Episode 203 features Brendon Thompson, little brother, family man, and TV personality with mad skills
Conversations with Big Rich - February 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourTV Personality, Brendon Thompson, enlightens on us on the finer points of being on American Chopper – the builds, the craziness; but that’s not all, we get insight into his early life and his parenting, throw in a little 5150 racing and you’ve got the full meal deal. Be sure to listen on your fa...
Les Figueroa from FigSpeed dishes on drag racing on Episode 202
Conversations with Big Rich - February 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourFigSpeed honcho, Les Figueroa dishes about drag racing, off-road, and being at “that” level with the big boys. It’s a great listen, plenty of stories to keep you entertained. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:17 – I still have the car that my dad raced and bought in 1970 16:59...
Introducing Andy DeVercelly x 4 on Episode 201
Conversations with Big Rich - February 08, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutesAll American racing family, we’d like to introduce you to Andy DeVercelly – numbers, 2,3,4, and 5. #2 is 93 years young and raced in the first Baja 1000; #5 just graduated to go-karts from mini-dwarf cars. It’s a fun listen of four generations of racers. Be sure to listen on your favorite podc...
Episode 200 with Todd Young, fabricator, promoter, rockcrawler and Pirate
Conversations with Big Rich - February 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourOur favorite pirate, Todd Young, shares life in the hood, work, rockcrawling, and unexpected life changes. This is a great one, if you’ve ever had a chance to be around Todd, you’ll appreciate that he tells it like it is. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:57 – My dad was always ...
Pioneer woman, Mary McGee, on Episode 199
Conversations with Big Rich - January 25, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourMary McGee is a legend in off-road racing; solo’d the Baja 500 on a bike as the first person to do so; a woman who never learned to quit and always said yes to everything offered. She thinks she’s the luckiest woman ever, her history is a great story. Mary was inducted in the Off Road Motorsport...
North Carolina based cowboy/rockcrawler, Matt Deas on Episode 198.
Conversations with Big Rich - January 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourCowboy Matt Deas, one of the OG rockcrawlers hails from North Carolina where he raises kids and horses. Matt shares with us some great stories about rockcrawling in the early days.. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:16 – Man, I love my childhood going to school and stuff, there ...
Keeping the Stoke alive at Total Chaos, Nicole Pitell on Episode 197
Conversations with Big Rich - January 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourNicole Pitell brings her own brand of hype to every conversation, she shares the inside scoop of Total Chaos to the podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:12 – at the end of the day, it’s what makes each of us individually happy is what’s going to elevate you and take you to...
Shock champion, Glenn Classen of Radflo on Episode 196.
Conversations with Big Rich - January 04, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutesGlenn Classen made a big move from South Africa to the US to expand his market for shock absorbers – almost 20 years in, he’s continued to grow and develop Radflo for the off-road market. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:46 – as a kid, being aware of anything socially or politi...
Mega-Rock Sports Supporter, Stan Haynes of Branik Motorsports on Episode 195.
Conversations with Big Rich - December 28, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutesStan Haynes has rock sports under his skin; a long-time supporter of both series and competitors, Stan shares life in a family-run business with us. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:07 – I thought I was getting drafted to go die in Vietnam 11:24 – 57’ Chevy, I hot-rodded the ...
Nacho, Nacho Lights, join Steven Adams on Episode 194.
Conversations with Big Rich - December 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourSteven Adams is a lighting master; one of the founders of Rigid Lights, he’s stepped up again with Nacho Offroad Technology. The world is brighter with Steve in it, be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:33 – I’m sure he thought I would just throw my life away because I wasn’t being ...
Nicole Johnson takes a Detour to talk with Big Rich on Episode 193.
Conversations with Big Rich - December 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourYouTube star Nicole Johnson brings a load of experience to her channel, she’s on a mission to drive everything – but we shouldn’t be surprised she’s already mastered race cars, rockcrawlers, and Monster trucks! Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:36 – Snow? People live in snow, th...
Emme Hall entertains in Episode 192, join this media darling for some great stories.
Conversations with Big Rich - December 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourMeet Emme Hall, off-road racer, Miata lover, cat herder, and freelance journalist. A woman of many talents and a bright personality, you’ll enjoy this one! Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:30 – I was never the ingenue; I’m way too weird for that! 10:42 – because life is too sh...
Land Use warrior Don Amador on Episode 191
Conversations with Big Rich - November 30, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutesDon Amador has been a land user for a lifetime, and a land use warrior for almost as long. Don was inducted into the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2016. Don is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 5:24 – the happiest day of my life bei...
Episode 190 brings us Joe Thompson, buggy-builder extraordinaire.
Conversations with Big Rich - November 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourBuggy builder, Joe Thompson lays it all out in Episode 190; self-taught welder and bike enthusiast, Joe brings his varied background to the winningest drivers. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:08 – I would think to myself, there’s a bada**, I want to be like that! 13:19 – even...
The founder of NORRA, ORMHOF, and “off-road” Ed Pearlman is remembered in Episode 189
Conversations with Big Rich - November 16, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesEd Pearlman was ahead of his time, creating the first Mexican 1000 which later translated into NORRA; he founded the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, as well. Today we remember him with a conversation with his son, Mike Pearlman. Ed is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to tune i...
The Valtastrophe herself, Val Douglas on Episode 188
Conversations with Big Rich - November 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourI don’t want to say Val Douglas is a catastrophe because wherever she is, there’s a whole lot of fun going on. Listen in on some great stories from this off-road maven; and her connections to some of the biggest brands in off-road. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 7:17 – I would...
Three-peat Champion Melissa Clark on off-roading, Rebelle skills and Ford
Conversations with Big Rich - November 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourRebelle Rally 3x champion, Melissa Clark, shares her life in off-road from Pritchett Canyon to the Glamis Sand Dunes. A Ford-sponsored driver, Melissa brings Tread Lightly! policies to everyone she teaches. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:00 – I still consider myself an OR nur...
Clyde Bynum, on Episode 186 doesn’t waste time on negatives.
Conversations with Big Rich - October 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourSome men are always motivated, Clyde Bynum, the godfather of rock-bouncing shares his best advice on Episode 186. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 9:17 – the truth is, I enjoy work 13:45 – we focused on mini-trucks until about 10 years ago 17:59 – climbing hills is...
Scott Taylor, 2022 ORMHOF inductee on Episode 185, winning champion short course racer
Conversations with Big Rich - October 19, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutesA champion of vocational education, Scott Taylor is a winning short course racer, race shop owner, and manufacturer of performance competition parts. Congratulations to Scott Taylor, a 2022 inductee into ORMHOF; Scott is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to tune in on your favorit...
He tried to quit us, turns out he’s back in off-road, welcome Chris Bolger on Episode 184
Conversations with Big Rich - October 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourSome personalities just transcend the airways; Chris Bolger is one of those. Always a storyteller at heart. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 7:26 – when I say I was a nerd, I mean mathlete, academic decathlon, and all the nerd stuff you could possibly do 10:12 – I never really g...
Barrier breaker, Evan Evans, newest ORMHOF inductee on Episode 183
Conversations with Big Rich - October 05, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutesWe can’t always plan our lives, an accident near the start of his career put Evan Evans in a wheelchair. But that didn’t slow him down; Evan went on to win 57 times and six Championships! Congratulations to Evan Evans, a 2023 inductee into ORMHOF; Evan is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. ...