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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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70:55

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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62:40

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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70:42

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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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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62:24

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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Episode 242 with Jeff Mckinlay, man of experiences.

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/11/21

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 podcast app.5:38 – Wrestling was what I was good at; ended up four-time state champion, that’s what taught me a good work ethic is the wrestling and the training 12:58 – I realized it’s really hard to get paid when you’re not the guy in charge of th...

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59:10

Kelly Davis, founder and new owner of Tuff Country on...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/11/14

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 the best in his reboot! Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.3:07 – I guess we’ve always been off-road entrepreneurs 6:54 – He said, “swim or sink, it’s up to you. You control your own destiny here.” ...

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67:08

Episode 240 features BRC Director Ben Burr

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/11/07

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 your favorite podcast app. 4:16 – my ancestors settled the Moab area; the Burr Trail is named for them 8:01 – I was always an advisor on these issues, I had pretty deep life experience working on public lands &n...

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Chris Ridgway hopping on Episode 239

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/10/31

“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 your favorite podcast app.6:35 – I wasn’t the most popular guy, I wasn’t the least liked guy, I was just one of the guys. 10:38 – I was still getting lapped in the ADCC beginner class. I wasn’t good. I just wanted it. &n...

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Episode 238 has Bryan Crofts helping all in his path

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/10/24

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 – when I was a young kid, I always wanted to be a garbage man; they make good money. 15:51 – I had a buddy I went to school with, him and I would go out to Mt Shasta and do fireroads and mud wheeling, it got me interested in doing more ...

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Jeff Ismail, Scout Master on Episode 237

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/10/17

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 sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.3:29 – my friends were playing and swimming, but not me and my brothers, we were with Dad – raking leaves and edging lawns, doing what we had to do to earn a living 8:50 –some grew up in Ford, some Chevy, s...

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80:28

Former NAXJA President, Matt ‘McGyvr” Rowland on...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/10/10

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 favorite podcast app.4:35 – …that might be part of the reason I’ve always had affection for Jeeps 13:50 –my freshman year, we lost to the big high school in Fort Wayne by over 100 points 18:49 – everyth...

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Episode 235 features two-for-one, George and Lora Leyner

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/10/03

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. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.8:48 – Gone in 60 seconds 11:45 –I had two instructors who really cared about their students, they made an impact on me. 16:24 – when we met we both sai...

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62:32

Family man, Michael Brassanini on chasing dreams in...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/09/26

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 didn’t seem like there was a lot to do, looking back, the world was our oyster. 11:11 – It was hard as a kid being taken away from your family, but looking back, it definitely saved me 17:28 – I got hurt a l...

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Just a blue-collar worker doing the humble hustle on...

Conversations with Big Rich ·

2024/09/19

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 introvert for a wild ride around the world. Thanks, Andy. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.12:56 – I’ve never had a job and I’ve never worked. 22:16 – I dropped out of college after a beef with a marketing professor who gave me an F for a p...

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