Conversations with Big Rich
Hear conversations with the legacy stars of rockcrawling and off-road. Big Rich interviews the leaders in rock sports.
Episodes
244 episodes
The PRP Origin story with Aaron Wedeking on Episode 244
From the garage to where it is now, everything happens with hard work and innovation. Aaron Wedeking shares the PRP Origin Story and where they are going now, through the ups and downs and twists and turns. Be sure to listen on your favor...
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Episode 244
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1:02:24
Episode 243 with Keri and Paul Porter of Discover 4x4
We love couples that work together. Paul and Keri Porter have been together since high school, now with the kids grown, they’ve dropped into four-wheel drive with a vengeance. Training trips, shows, and adventures keep them away from home for m...
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Episode 243
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1:04:46
Episode 242 with Jeff Mckinlay, man of experiences.
Jeff McKinlay, a man of experiences, from milking cows to construction; building steel buildings and rockcrawlers. Jeff has the work ethic to knock everyone out of the park; he’s the best at all he has done. Be sure to listen on your favorite p...
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Episode 242
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56:30
Kelly Davis, founder and new owner of Tuff Country on Episode 241
Tuff Country has been through some changes, from the founding 35 years ago to it’s purchase by a private equity firm to being back in the hands of the founder, Kelly Davis. Kelly shares all the details and what’s coming next. We wish him all th...
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Episode 241
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59:10
Episode 240 features BRC Director Ben Burr
Blue Ribbon Coalition Executive Director Ben Burr gives the low-down on what BRC needs right now and shows us how we can be successful in our land use fight. It’s a fascinating take on what is going on in the real world. Be sure to listen on yo...
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Episode 240
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1:07:08
Chris Ridgway hopping on Episode 239
“I just wanna go fast,” Chris Ridgway. Chris joins us from the road as he’s hauling multi-million-dollar cars all over the US. If it’s got wheels, Chris has raced it, from motorcycles to Porches. Some great stories in here. Be sure to listen on...
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Episode 239
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1:37:24
Episode 238 has Bryan Crofts helping all in his path
Helper should be his middle name; always one to give an assist, Bryan Crofts shares life from family Crofts to family Campbell and all the twists in between. Some great stories in here. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.9:39...
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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1:21:23
Jeff Ismail, Scout Master on Episode 237
If International Harvester made it, Jeff Ismail knows about it. From printed manuals to Scouts and Travelalls, Jeff has his finger on it. A self-made man, Jeff understands that happy is a choice, join us for a conversation on episode 237. Be su...
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Episode 237
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1:07:31
Former NAXJA President, Matt ‘McGyvr” Rowland on Episode 236
Matt Rowland from Indiana is a bit of an anomaly. A communications major in criminal justice, attends XJ conventions without an XJ, and a builder of fabulous bonfires! Join us for some Midwest history on Episode 236. Be sure to listen on your f...
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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1:21:08
Episode 235 features two-for-one, George and Lora Leyner
Two-for-one this week, George and Lora Leyner are bumbling along the rockcrawling trail. With challenges and trials getting them to the support and friendship they didn’t even know they needed. Join us for a fun conversation with a great couple...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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58:35
Family man, Michael Brassanini on chasing dreams in Episode 234
Meet Michael Brassanini, the newly crowned WE Rock Unlimited Champion; all-in family man, keeper of dreams, and seeker of goals. Michael fulfills his kid's dreams, too. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:07 – As a kid there...
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Episode 234
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1:03:11
Just a blue-collar worker doing the humble hustle on Episode 233 with Andy Myers
There are just too many stories to write notes about; Andy Myers is one of the believers, a man who knows what it’s like to try, to build, to succeed, and to try again. Much respect for a man who walks the walk. Join this self-proclaimed introv...
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Episode 233
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1:15:07
Racing and Rockcrawling with our favorite Cowboy on Episode 232 with Mitch Guthrie Sr.
Mitch Guthrie Sr. was raised a cowboy and became a Champion UTV Racer. He shares life in the fast lane with us on this episode of Conversations of Big Rich. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.3:27 – We were always riding hors...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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50:17
ORMHOF Inductee Tracy Valenta on Episode 231
To keep up with Tracy Valenta, you’re going to need to step up. At 84, Tracy is still the ultimate salesman. On Episode 231, Tracy shares highlights covering the racing years with the Party Ice team. Tracy was inducted in the Off Road Motorspor...
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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39:44
Handling all the things, Phil Rawlings of SLOREX is on Episode 230
Phil Rawlings has his hands in a lot of things, he has embedded himself in off-road, like many of us. You’ll find him at Salt Lake Off-Road Expo, At Your Leisure, and many other places where voices matter. Be sure to listen on your favorite pod...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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1:21:52
ORI founder, Mark Jensen, on Episode 229
Mark Jensen, founder and engineer of Off-Road Innovations is on Episode 229. Without a background in off-road, Mark got launched into it accidentally. It’s been a heck of a ride. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:32 – I li...
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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1:13:03
Legendary Journalist Bill Sanders on Episode 228
Bill Sanders on Episode 228, a legendary journalist who excelled in elevating off-road racing to worldwide recognition. At 92 years old, history was made and retold in this interview. We talk about all the racing, writing and sport that Bill ha...
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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1:53:04
International Off-Road Trainer, Chris Walker, on Episode 227
Whitewater to Off-road, the background of our guests is always fascinating. Join Rich and Chris Walker from Overland Training Canada for more adventure on Episode 227. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:51 – very quickly, I...
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Episode 227
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1:01:40
Episode 226 features Mark Stahl, from slot cars to NASCAR
From Slot cars to NASCAR, Mark Stahl has a storied past in racing, catch up with him on Episode 226. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.2:52 – I guess you could say I was a professional slot car racer 7:29– ...
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Episode 226
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1:11:29
Aqualu Industries Todd Gronsdahl joins us on Episode 225
“If I’m going to weld, it might as well be for myself,” we couldn’t agree more. Join Todd Gronsdahl from Aqualu Industries and Big Rich on Episode 225. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.6:57 – I took any job I could get beca...
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Episode 225
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43:40
Derek Trent, owner of Trent Fab on Episode 224
Derek Trent, master fabricator and owner of Trent Fab joins us on Episode 224. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.9:11 – a couple of times I got in some trouble with the law and was told to push my motorcycle home
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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1:18:09
OG Rockcrawler, extreme sports afficionado, Bart Jacobs on Episode 223
Bart Jacobs hails from Utah and has participated in every extreme sport the state offers – from skiing to mountain biking to OG rockcrawling. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.3:41 – I decided, as stupid 16-year-olds do, tha...
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Episode 223
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1:14:58
Episode 222 features Logan Backus, ProTrail competitor at WE Rock.
Diesel mechanic – because he had to be – Logan Backus shares life in the trenches, the rockcrawling trenches, with all of us. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:48 – We were known for the kids in the neighborhood to build t...
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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1:21:50
John James, D-Toy, on Episode 221.
Meet the Desert Rat in his Desert Toy, John James, D-Toy in the old Pirate days shares his history in rock-crawling. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.3:57 – We learned how to fight early, and we were little guys, so if one ...
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Episode 221
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1:13:58
Episode 220 features Cal Wells, founder of PPI, legendary driver/owner in the racing world
Cal Wells III on Episode 220. Such a privilege to interview Cal Wells. We talk about all the racing, racing, racing that Cal has been a part of. Cal was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2020. Cal is why we say; legends live ...
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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1:43:24