
Conversations with Big Rich
Hear conversations with the legacy stars of rockcrawling and off-road. Big Rich interviews the leaders in rock sports.
Episodes
257 episodes
Without Craigslist, John Reynolds may not have found his way to Off-Road in Episode 257
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 modification...
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Season 5
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Episode 257
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1:02:17

Episode 256 with Visionary Aaron Armstrong
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 255
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1:17:49

The American Bad-A** Repeats, JT Taylor is back on Episode 255
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 ap...
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Season 5
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Episode 254
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58:35

Brennan Metcalf of Brennan’s Garage on Episode 254
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 254
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1:19:33

Episode 253 with UTV Racer Hunter Miller making the run from Dakar to the Hammers
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 253
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1:14:50

Trail Guide Extraordinaire, Nick Cimmarusti on Episode 252
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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1:10:55

Episode 251 features Rory Ward of Racers Only
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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1:13:49

Patricia Upton is truly the star of the show in Episode 250
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 clo...
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Season 5
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Episode 250
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1:37:12

Episode 249 features Gary the Appraiser, Gary Haugley from B&R Buggie
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 clu...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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1:02:40

Episode 248 with John Williams, entrepreneur and off-road racer.
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....
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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1:10:42

OneWorks Andrew Paulson, renaissance man on Episode 247
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....
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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1:55:36

Lavender Brothers, Toby Lavender on Episode 246
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 246
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1:18:48

Episode 245 with Tim Ryan of the V8 Swap Shop.
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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1:02:05

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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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Episode 233
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1:15:07
