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Conversations with Big Rich

Hear conversations with the legacy stars of rockcrawling and off-road. Big Rich interviews the leaders in rock sports.

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70:07

Jason Bunch leads off in Episode 262 with stories galore

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/04/10

Stories so big we need two episodes to tell them! Jason Bunch of Tri-Couty Gear has a storied history and he shares it with us. Rockcrawler, racer, business man, enthusiast, Jason’s been part of the OG crowd. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:47 – We’d take about everything trying to make them faster, we’d grind the rod on a lawn mower and hold it wide open to see if we could make it blow up 16:08 – A cop rolls up and goes, “this brings new meaning to shade tree mechanic...

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94:14

Kicking off Season 6 with King Randy Slawson

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/04/03

King Randy Slawson kicks off Season 6 of Conversations of Big Rich – that’s episode 261. Hear about the sheltered kid who turned his aggression to the rocks. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:49 – I was extremely sheltered, kept away from the world until I got married and moved to California 12:11 – my dad was busy and he wasn’t into mechanical anything, so I didn’t have somebody to mentor me and teach me how to do stuff 19:34 – ...

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71:44

Season 5 Finale with Tracy Jordan, the GOAT!

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/03/27

Today’s guest is probably the greatest competitive rockcrawler in the history of the sport. Get to know Tracy Jordan and how he became the GOAT! Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:22 – everything was around hunting and fishing, it was one-on-one time with our dad 13:46 – I bought an FJ40 and wanted to do a lift, power steering, a few things…then got an invite out to a trail, and it was off and running from there. 20:13 – That’s wh...

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70:02

Shock-tuning master, Phil Licciardi joins us on...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/03/20

What do you get when you cross a tennis playing, stunt bike rider with a Rock Zombie? Answer: Phil Licciardi, shock-tuning master. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:33 – they had the Green Police, I got pulled over for pushing my bike to town, they tried to hold my dad off at gunpoint, and he wasn’t even mad yet! 9:41 – the film, The Firm was based on a guy who owned the company my dad worked for, the controlling aspects of this guy were crazy ...

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66:27

Episode 258 features Marine veteran, CEO of...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/03/13

Co-founder and CEO of Warfighter Made, Rob Blanton is a retired Marine serving as a volunteer for his non-profit organization full-time. The mission of Warfighter Made provides recreation therapy to ill, injured and combat-wounded service members and veterans. Listen to how he and the others got there. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 8:27 – Adversity builds mental toughness 16:06 – I’m the proverbial if your friend jumps off a bridge, will you? Yeah, four of...

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62:17

Without Craigslist, John Reynolds may not have found...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/03/06

It all began with a Craigslist ad for Josh Reynolds. Today, Josh has taken the reins of Fly-N-Hi Off-Road while continuing to nurture his passion and contributing to the off-road community. The shop, known for its expertise in Jeep modifications and custom builds, has become a hub for enthusiasts looking to push the limits of their vehicles. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:53 – I moved to Alaska as a mountain guide for a long time as a professional skiing and climbing guide ...

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77:49

Episode 256 with Visionary Aaron Armstrong

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/02/27

An off-road enthusiast turned competitor, Aaron Armstrong is the man responsible for the WE Rock event site in Bagdad, Arizona. A man with a vision. Join WE Rock March 1 and 2, 2025 at the best cul de sac in AZ. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:48 – I was always trying to find dirt in California to make jumps on 11:13– my first car was a 1987 Toyota 4-runner, since then I’ve had five 4-runners 19:53 – I went down the...

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58:35

The American Bad-A** Repeats, JT Taylor is back on...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/02/20

We last checked in with JT Taylor three years ago, so much has changed. If you saw the announcement of a new race at Area BFE on Big Saturday, you want to listen in for the deets. JT spills it all!. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:45 – 284 acres outside of Tulsa that goes up against the river and US Army Corp of Engineers land with 26 miles of trails 12:12– they got hit by a trophy truck in a silt bed north of Loreto; broke the right rear of the car, but we changed it ...

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79:33

Brennan Metcalf of Brennan’s Garage on Episode 254

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/02/13

The engineer’s curse is strong with this one. Brennan Metcalf brings all kinds of goodies to the off-road world. Listen in to a fascinating discussion of mods and parts. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 5:40 – One of the last summers I was up there, my stepdad came and sat next to me right when he got done haying, and I almost went to the hospital 17:03– I wasn’t really into college that much – ended up doing an on-again, off-again; started into wildland firefightin...

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Episode 253 with UTV Racer Hunter Miller making the...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/02/06

Hunter Miller has come a long way since dirt bikes and ATV’s to CanAms capable of racing Dakar and King of the Hammers. Join us for a great conversation of how a boy progresses from two wheels to four. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:44 – When I was two years old, we went camping on a compound where wolves were raised… 9:34– we were racing Oklahoma and the cops showed up and shut the whole thing down 21:09 – that’s one of...

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70:55

Trail Guide Extraordinaire, Nick Cimmarusti on...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/01/30

Sometimes, you meet a guy and just know he’s the real deal. As genuine as they come, Nick Cimmarusti has carved out a space for himself in off-road. Whether you see him on the trail sharing his knowledge with others, or in the shop doing the same, Nick will never lead you astray. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.5:33 – “make sure you don’t leave the keys in the golf cart, or else, he’ll steal it!” I was three years old 11:31 – I got into auto shop, and then it w...

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73:49

Episode 251 features Rory Ward of Racers Only

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/01/23

When you combine art and off-road, you wind up with Rory Ward. A fan since early days, Rory made connections that allowed him to combine his passions and thrive. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.5:37 – my dad would get Hot VWs magazine and I’d always look up the races, I missed being around that, even at 8-10 years old 18:29 – Ivan (Stewart) was the one that really got me going with the artwork. 21:54 – OMG, I don’t want to be a bellman for 30 years...

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97:12

Patricia Upton is truly the star of the show in...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/01/16

Most of our podcasts are full of stories, but not many cover the globe from end to end. Patricia Upton and her husband, the late Loren Upton, have completed expeditions that most of us only dream about. Patricia is still adventuring. Listen closely, the trips have twists and turns in countries many of us have never heard of. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.7:02 – I don’t remember being afraid of spiders until we were in Okinawa 15:42 – I was in Panama for 17 years. I got o...

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Episode 249 features Gary the Appraiser, Gary Haugley...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/01/09

Falling into automotive without a plan, Gary Haugley has made a career of buggies, cars, and off-road. From building to appraising, car show judging and building stories. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.7:52 – I had no clue, no clue what was going on… 13:33 – I walked into B&R Buggy, the guy who owns it says, “you’ve got to buy this place;” he goes, I got in trouble with a little side job, I’m leaving. 21:22 – I need to kn...

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Episode 248 with John Williams, entrepreneur and...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2025/01/02

Serial entrepreneur, John Williams, owner of Impulse Off Road shares the journey to now, with all the twists and turns. John has had some interesting experiences and is sure to have many more. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.5:08 – our front yard corner was worn to dirt; that was our goal, was to wear through the grass every year on our motorcycle 13:02 – when I got done with the Land Cruiser, I got 33 1250’s and I thought I was king of the world ...

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115:36

OneWorks Andrew Paulson, renaissance man on Episode 247

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/12/26

Outdoorsman and Renaissance man, Andrew Paulson can do anything – if he’s interested. In the last fifteen years, we’ve watched Andrew build anything he set his mind to. The stories are fun. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:16 – this is why I always fought the educational institution, I had enough of it when I was a kid 10:08 – I was taught to earn my allowance, I think that was great. You work for it, that has taken me far. 2...

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78:48

Lavender Brothers, Toby Lavender on Episode 246

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/12/19

No matter your age, follow your passion. That’s what Toby Lavender has been doing for life. Automotive to hunting, Toby excels at all of it, and he’s not done yet. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.8:15 – I always preach to everybody that real formal education in the automotive repair industry is critical these days 18:17 – We flew in just so green to life and travel and didn’t know what the heck to expect and made the best of it &nbs...

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62:05

Episode 245 with Tim Ryan of the V8 Swap Shop.

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/12/12

The original hot-rod kid is still playing with V-8s; but now he’s taking them off-road. Tim Ryan, owner of the V8 Swap Shop is revving up as your go-to guy. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.3;36 – I got knives pulled on me daily because they knew I had a nickel for milk money 12:08 – they organized the high school drags and all the high schools were invited to participate; me and my friends rand the show because we all had hot rods &...

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The PRP Origin story with Aaron Wedeking on Episode 244

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/12/05

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 favorite podcast app. 9:58 – I did well in school, but mostly, I was just waiting for the weekends! 16:53 – I’ve never set a goal, I just analyze the situation and think, What’s the smartest thing I can do today? &...

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Episode 243 with Keri and Paul Porter of Discover 4x4

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/11/28

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 more than half the year. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.8:35 – It was definitely a struggle in those days, but we had a lot of fun. 16:49 – I got invited to the Badlands with a girlfriend and came home and told Paul he needed to buy ...

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