Conversations with Big Rich
Hear conversations with the legacy stars of rockcrawling and off-road. Big Rich interviews the leaders in rock sports.
Episodes
232 episodes since 2020
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...
September 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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49:37
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...
September 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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39:04
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...
August 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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1:21:13
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...
August 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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1:12:23
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...
August 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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1:52:24
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...
August 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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1:01:00
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– ...
August 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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1:10:50
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...
July 25, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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43:00
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
July 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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1:17:29
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...
July 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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1:14:18
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...
July 04, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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1:21:11
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 ...
June 27, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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1:13:19
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 ...
June 20, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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1:42:45
Episode 219 with Sean P. Holman, media mogul.
From multiple subscriptions to multiple books – Sean P. Holman, writer, editor, businessman, dad. Follow his journey through the media. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.5:06 – growing up, you could get yourself in as much t...
June 13, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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1:20:11
Lonnie McCurry, Jr shares his faith, family and the future of Skyjacker Suspensions
Skyjacker President Lonnie McCurry, Jr. shares his faith, family, and future with us on Episode 218. A strong family man, he brings West Monroe, Louisiana, to life for us. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.2:45 – this area o...
June 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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1:06:01
Episode 217 has Alan Johnson telling stories, his true passion.
Our very own people person, Alan Johnson, has spent a lifetime helping people. With good listening and great photography skills, Alan is a storyteller. I’m proud to call him my friend. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:03 ...
May 30, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 217
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1:15:04
Stuntman extraordinaire, Rich Minga, shares life lessons and opportunities on Episode 216
Rich Minga got his start in off-road racing, then turned it into a career in the movie business. Stuntman to the stars, winners do daily what losers do occasionally. Rich is a winner. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app....
May 23, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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1:20:48
Mad Cow Hembel, champion speed skier turned rockcrawler on Episode 215
World champion speed skier turned rockcrawler, John Hembel, shares techniques in improving all skills on Episode 215. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.9:48 – I worked ski rentals, at the end of the day there’d be a huge pil...
May 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 215
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1:25:35
Episode 214 features Brent Bradshaw, a self-proclaimed Simple Man
Brent Bradshaw is a master with many things, known for supporting the Samurai community as the hands behind TrailTough, he’s transitioned to a cancer-free simpler life. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.4:24 – my dad was rea...
May 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 214
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1:18:41
From bratty kid to responsible adult, grow-up with Justin Hall on Episode 213
Justin Hall began as a rockcrawling and racing competitior. Moving from a Suzuki Samurai to an Unlimited car, then jumping over to the 4500 class, Justin grew up in rock sports. If you’re looking to do the same, listen in for some great advice....
May 02, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 213
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1:06:25
Episode 212 features Amy Granat from CORVA
Land 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 t...
April 25, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 212
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1:29:29
Episode 211 features Ivan “Ironman” Stewart dreaming the big dreams that came true
Ivan 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 sa...
April 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 211
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1:02:22
Frank “Butch” Arciero instills winning into all he does on Episode 210
Born 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...
April 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 210
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1:04:20
Kicking off Season 5 with Sean Pond discussing outdoors and the Halt the Dolores Movement
After 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 ...
April 04, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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1:10:11
Episode 208 features Wrong Seat filler, Chris Rea talking about life, bikes, and commitment
Wrong 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.4:2...
March 28, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 208
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1:15:53