Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Conversations with Big Rich
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| Jeff Ismail, Scout Master on Episode 237 | 17 Oct 2024 | 01:07:31 | |
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, some Dodge – we grew up in IHs 17:17– You don’t forget people who race in Scouts; we won a couple of seasons, and it was always by attrition. It looked like the Turtle and the Hare 28:28 – my dad came to me and said, I want to take you back to the home country to get married; I’m like, I’m not ready to get married! 36:36 – my dad goes, “why don’t you just fix up that pole barn out there and start working on Internationals again?” If I got Dad’s blessing, why not? 43:27 – we’ve always had this thing, “If the job makes sense, we’ll take it!” 49:38 – people don’t know me, but they know my truck. 57:23 – Some people are like, Oh, I can’t wait for the future. I know good times, I’m living in good times. Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Former NAXJA President, Matt ‘McGyvr” Rowland on Episode 236 | 10 Oct 2024 | 01:21:08 | |
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 – everything auto mechanic-wise, I learned from working on the junk we were driving 31:59 – Tony bought a ’99 TJ and started taking it to the Badlands, in Attica, Indiana 39:24 – In 2005, I got on the police department in Fort Wayne, and I’ll have 20 years next May 44:31 – I had to borrow $1500 from my parents to pay off the loan on the XJ because they said Modified Cherokees were worthless 51:02 – I had a buddy who said, “Hey, are you ever going to settle down and get married?” and I’m like, I guess, maybe. 1:03:45 – The LJ became the family truckster for wheeling, and we changed the bylaws when I was NAXJA President Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| International Off-Road Trainer, Chris Walker, on Episode 227 | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:01:40 | |
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 found my passion was the outdoors – mountaineering, kayaking, flying, diving, caving and what have you 12:34– Gosh, I hurt myself a lot, nearly died a couple of times 17:37 – I’m not doing what I’m doing without their grit and determination to kick me into shape to be a good off-road driving instructor 25:14 – just jump out right here, grab your stuff, someone will come get you – I’m literally in the middle of nowhere, there’s no one in sight, I have no cell service and no idea where I am 37:36 – that’s a really hard question, I’ve never found a concise answer… 55:01 – I’ve been doing a lot with a big expedition called the Transglobal Car Expedition Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Internet fact checker, Ryan Miller, on Episode 137 | 17 Nov 2022 | 01:40:06 | |
Of all the titles Ryan Miller carries, internet fact checker is one of my favorite – it’s not that he’s a smartass, he just remembers everything. What rock to turn at, which race was won by whom, how many turns of the wrench gets you the exact ride height you need. Ryan is smart and talented, listen in to this rockcrawler/navigator/racer/husband/dad/rattlesnake bite survivor, I promise you’ll learn some things! 10:31 – I don’t like to suck at stuff 17:44 – “I want you to be lost to find me” 24:54 – the idea of the Arizona Wildcat Off Road club was if you go out into the desert and get stuck, at least you have some buddies to come get you unstuck 33:15 – I was like, I don’t know how I’m winning, but I am 39:43 – all those Southwest guys didn’t even know what mud and trees were 50:37 – it’s easy to go our and break something, but just as easy on the equipment and get through it 1:00:24 – how do I tell Bailey that her race is over? 1:05:36 – oh, yeah, you wear out the refresh button. Refresh, refresh, refresh!! We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| The Darling of the Campbell Racing Royal Family, Bailey Campbell, on Episode 136 | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:09:36 | |
Bailey admits to not being very interested in motorsports as a youngster, but once she got the bug, it’s been a steady rise to the top. It’s a great place to be for this girl! A talented driver and a great role model for all, Bailey Campbell shares her interests with us on this episode. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:53 – my dad told me I couldn’t race unless I got down to the shop and got my hands on some of the cars myself 15:42 – my Uncle Nick spotted for me and I accidentally ran him over 23:55 – my dad’s biggest thing was always throttle control 33:25 – my favorite part is probably pre-running because you’re going at a slow enough pace to really see the terrain change 42:17 – I can’t believe how far they’ve come in technology and way they work with us 50:42 – I just have these main goals that I need to accomplish – the first is to be the first Queen of the Hammers 54:06 – I grew up with a never quit attitude 59:50 – every co-driver I’ve had, every spotter I’ve had, has taught me something new We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Renaissance Man, Rob Usnick, will surprise and delight you in Episode 135 | 03 Nov 2022 | 01:24:36 | |
“You don’t know what you can do until you do it, right?” Our man, Rob Usnick is still pushing the limits. From Ranger School to Bridal Fashion, and everything in between. No, seriously, this renaissance man is throwing things up and hitting them out of the park daily. 4:35 – I put all my cards and chips in the middle 9:55 – small towns are bad when they are your small town 14:50 – it’s hard to get into a firefight 22:18 – when you’re with people who are badasses, you don’t realize you are one too 33:13 – the paparazzi’s here, it was a training distractor 41:32 – then I did King of the Motos, which is up there in the five dumbest things I’ve ever done 45:13 – there’s not many days to make your whole nut for the year 52.25 – “what are you doing in here, boy?” I’m here to get some fabric, I’m like, “daddy can sew!” 1:00:06 – one thing I hate is when people say, “oh, you can’t do that” We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Tom Wayes takes us around the world on skis, mountain bikes, and race cars. | 27 Oct 2022 | 01:12:06 | |
Ready for an adrenaline rush? Tom Wayes is living a storied life, it was great to hear some of that tale. Want to hear how he fought off a bear, we’ve all heard part of the story, Tom tells all right here. 5:41 – the first person to introduce me to skiing, and I was completely obsessed with it 8:48 – I wasn’t planning on staying 12:28 – as long as I had my ice tools, my crampons, and a rope, I dropped into anything 18:57 – we chartered a Russian heli…and just pointed at stuff and landed on it and skied whatever we felt like 21:21 – Putin’s coming, Putin’s coming… 29:28 – I kind of enjoy just keeping people guessing on where I’m going to qualify 35:08 – never grab your gummy snacks with your race gloves… 38:31 – I gather up some lawn chairs, I gather up a golf cart, and then… 42:16 – always use the best equipment 54:25 – the bear encounter We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Rufus Racings Chip MacLaughlin on Laughter, Living, and Loss | 20 Oct 2022 | 01:17:13 | |
Humor is how you get through the tough stuff. Chip MacLaughlin of Rufus Racing shares memories of early KOH, racing with friends, making memories, and Zandy Willems. This is life and how we live it. Thanks, Chip for a beautiful reminder. 6:25 – we built a lot of fences, dug a lot of holes 9:44 – I got pulled out by four train cars 17:25 – oh, by the way, it has to float 21:33 – I sold the buggy, then you called and said I had a spot at Hammers 26:06 – the Crawling Chaos guys out of Central Texas were my first race friends 37:38 – don’t be afraid to ask somebody questions 46:17 – we were meant to be together 49:08 – almost all males get prostate cancer, the majority die before they know 55:36 – we did it with humor, and I think we helped some other people 57:13 – the whole point of the team was, let’s go make some memories and find friends 1:08:08 – my last words to Zandy while I was standing in the spotter stand at Crandon… We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Shawn Rants, 4500 class driver running the ship on Episode 132 | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:09:08 | |
Our personal pit crew captain for many years, Shawn Rants shares stories of KOH, raising kids and working on high end equipment. One of our favorite because of his pure generosity of spirit. Listen up to see what makes the man. 5:26 – if it snowed 4 feet, the bus came to get us with chains on, there were no snow days 14:07– it was trying to do things differently…but a lot of times you end up drifting back 17:45 – Top Eliminator Sand Drags, that’s high horsepower, 3000 HP; 300 ft in under 2.9 seconds 23:28 – these are around $5 million , we have well over 100 of them… 28:17 – it was enjoyable, but I can’t say it was easy 32:05 – “well. I went and paid your entry fee today, so you have to go.” 39:56 – you might drive 2000 miles to make two 3 second runs 42:34 – my life long goal was to win KOH (in the 4500 class) 47:22 – we always want to do whatever it takes to finish We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| MetalCloak co-founder, Matson Breakey communicates on Episode 131 | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:34:23 | |
Master communicator, Matson Breakey, shares growing up in California’s various cultures; car culture in Japan; MetalCloak’s history, and aspirations as a father of youngsters in his 50’s. It’s a great listen. 5:07 – You think back and go, wow, I’m still alive 8:45 – I learned early the value of communication and communication skills 17:37 – it’s easy to say you care, it’s harder to actually demonstrate that you care 26:46 – my goal in life was to become a starving artist 34:17 – there was a general sense of being self-oriented, it was a survival mechanism 51:06 – I had this bright idea that I needed to be more professional 57:09 – by hour five there was too much beer 1:08:43 – we got so flamed because it was ugly, so we listened and responded 1:30:45 – Today we live in a world where ’70s is like the new ’50s We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Crossfit coach and KOH champion navigator, Jason Berger, on Episode 130 | 29 Sep 2022 | 01:12:23 | |
Self-acclaimed wimp (yeah, right?) Jason Berger on checking off bucket-list items; living in Truckee, and racing with his best friend. Lots of great quotes and plenty of laughter with Jason and Rich in this 130th episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast channel. 6:05 – I’m the oddest local to live in Truckee because I’ve never skied Squaw and I’ve never smoked pot 13:22– I put 1000 miles on that truck going back and forth in my parent's driveway 21:51 –… Chris Durham, I swear, I was like, this is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. 26:14 – how much time before I lose my finger? 30:10 – the 4wd community reached pretty deep for the Disabled Sports Run 36:37 – you don’t need to win by 10 minutes, you just need to win 43:09 – I’m retiring right now, Shannon Campbell wants my autograph! 50:20 – I don’t think Crossfit is for everybody, I think it is for anybody 1:04:26 – I took JT and Tom Wayes to Baja for two very good reasons… We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Sports photographer Steven Bisig on Episode 129 | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:05:33 | |
Sports photographer, off-road enthusiast, marketing genius – Steven Bisig wears a ton of different hats. Listen in to two old friends talk about all the things they love in off-road. It’s a fun listen. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 6:41 – I was home by myself and I had a BB gun 12:04– it took you this long to get a ticket?? 19:18 – that’s where I met a lot of the industry people I still consider friends. 25:41 – my main role was anything photography related 28:01 – a pretty crazy event we went down for Supercrawl one year in Vegas… 39:17 – It’s an enthusiast-run company where everybody in the company are car people 44:18 – I special ordered one with a diesel, firecracker red and very minimal options 54:09 – my break into sports photography was through a contact I met at ARB We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Jason Blanton in constant motion on Episode 128 | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:03:52 | |
Family Man, Jason Blanton on racing vs. rockcrawling; working the grind and working to win. Always great to see work ethic pay off, spend some time with Rich and Jason on this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Good things come to those who work for them. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast platform. 5:57 – Snowboarding was pretty big in my life 9:40– I never had a problem because I don’t think I got enough power 17:47 – I’m sure if my first car had been a car, I might have been into streetcars 22:12 – I started with nothing in a Honda 25:18 – If I go to a job and they have me bid against other people, I don’t even bid 30:35 – You guys got to move your camp, you’re on the start/finish line 37:35 – they wanted pictures all day long of dudes with beards 46:09 – it’s serious, we’re there to win and it’s a business We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Episode 226 features Mark Stahl, from slot cars to NASCAR | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:11:29 | |
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– We went to Tijuana and got a fake birth certificate so I could race at age 16; Cajon Speedway required you to be 18 16:01 – Well, off-road racing, the motto was never give up 26:29 – I pull up at the finish line and Scoop is sitting there in the Blazer, and Parnelli Jones walks up and looks at the number on my hood and just starts cussing 34:08 – If I ever want to race NASCAR, now’s my time – I need to make the move to the south 43:57 – my most memorable event from the NASCAR days was the ’87 Winston 500 at Talladega 1:01:18 – you go through a lot of wives in racing, not because you’re cheating on them, but because you like race cars more than them, race cars don’t talk back Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Electronics Wunderkin Steven Lutz on Episode 127 | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:17:01 | |
When it comes to low-voltage electronics, Steven Lutz is the grand master. A Nissan buff he leads a band of off-roaders who don’t often get recognized. Listen is on a fascinating story told in Episode 127, you’ll learn more about some resources you didn’t know existed. Check it out on your favorite podcast platform. 5:03 – I was a nerd 11:11– I was just as serious about that class as my teacher was teaching it 16:30 – Rather than learning foundational knowledge and then building to the top, I kind of start at the top and work my way down… 25:58 – I started building the website after a snowboarding accident 29:54 – Kirkwood was probably the single best experience of my life 35:34 – I ended up inheriting the Pathfinder, two-wheel drive basically stock everything 43:49 – getting support for pretty much anything Nissan has been historically difficult 49:09 – I need to know so I can apply the mapping methodologies to the off-road world 1:00:44 – the amount of data these images take up on disk is absolutely huge We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Join Scott Steinberger on Episode 126 as PCI celebrates 50 Years | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:20:12 | |
Another multi-generation company, PCI Race Radios, joins us on the podcast with President Scott Steinberger. Scott is generation #2 with all three of his kids making up generation #3 as they learn the ins and outs of the company. We talk about Weatherman, Baja, and the future of PCI on Episode 126. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app to Conversations with Big Rich – subscribe to find out who drops next week. 5:48 – I have three kids that are maybe a little spoiled 9:51– PCI has been able to keep stuff in stock 12:04 – we’ve got to carry a year’s worth of product on hand so we don’t ever run out 15:10 – the stars on top of Diablo are incredible, it’s like a light show every night 18:00 – the advent of satellite communications has really filled in a lot of gaps 23:59 – Bill’s like, “think you can put radios in the cars?” – the birth of Weatherman 33:19 – racers are last minute, I’d be up half the night wiring helmets so we’d be ready 42:34 – I really think having a single seat car where when you break down you have to help yourself taught me problem solving 47:26 – he came in as a guy on the tour and now he’s living the life for sure 56:13 – it’s not the car that’s passing you that’s the problem, it’s the car that’s trying to pass him We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| HiLift Jack President/CEO Austin Harrah joins us for Episode 125 | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:09:27 | |
Companies that survive five generations are a rarity, Austin Harrah shares some perspective about what it’s like in families with that kind of history. It’s an identity he wears on his sleeve as they ramp up for even more work. Always a pleasure to talk to old friends. 4:16 – I actually started off-roading in high school when I shouldn’t have been off-roading 10:38 – I am not cut out for this kind of freedom 19:06 – my sister and I are fifth-generation, we started in 1895 26:21 – just a couple of guys having too many beers 36:56 – we had to have a tow truck come and they used a HiLift jack to jack up the tongue of the trailer 47:52 – And then one fateful day at church, foster family in our church had a little boy. He was meant to be ours 1:00:08 – we’re going back to being Bloomfield Manufacturing again We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Green and yellow look good on David Adams on Episode 124 | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:34:14 | |
Former land use officer for Red Rocks, history buff and teacher, video star, David Adams has an impressive resume that includes handling wheeling with grace and notoriety despite his mobility issues. David shares his life history, his addiction to wheeling and Jeep grills and the accommodations necessary to stay out on the trail. It’s a great listen! 4:16 – “if you get shot down, here’s $10K to bribe your way out of the country” 7:41 – my wiring sucks 12:35 – you’re never going to be a construction worker, you’ve got to do well in school 16:26 – I wanted a Jeep so I could still get out in nature 25:17 – I was the land use officer for 13 years 37:50 – Pritchett Canyon is just iconic 50:37 – the way you reduce damage is to expand the number of trails 1:00:51 – …I literally bent my steering wheel with my face 1:17:37 – I keep the old girl, she’s cantankerous, she breaks down and has issues, always need something, but that’s what all Jeeps are, We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Land Use Advocate, John Stewart, on Episode 123 | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:16:33 | |
John Stewart devoted his career to the Navy, and his extra time to Land Use. A lifetime advocate for using public lands, John continues to use his time to keep the government and others from closing off our recreational access to public lands. Listen up to find out where the fight is now, and what you can do to help. 9:05 – I joined the Navy and visited the world 13:08 – I got out of the Navy and then two months later went back to work for the Navy 17:30 – Hey, wait a minute, you close these areas off and we got a lot of problems 23:55 – getting local businesses to really stress what the economic impact would be helps 28:17 – lawsuits are a last resort 34:31 – it’s an easy sell in downtown NYC 40:16 – the difficult part is to get them to understand what we are losing 51:55 – why do you want them to have the permit? Why not? 1:07:02 – the Hot Topics right now are in Utah We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Business Builder, Dan Dubose, shares his insights on Episode 122 | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:14:15 | |
Alabama business builder, Dan Dubose, shares some amazing insights on building a business, defying death, and finding that miraculous work-life balance on Episode 122. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app – Apple, Spotify, even YouTube! 5:59 – we’re not going to pass you to go to high school unless you agree to go to trade school. 11:59 – my life sucks, I’ve got all the symptoms, I should probably try some of the samples I’ve got in the back seat 14:16 – I thought someone was messing with me 21:37 – big paradigm shift…metal fabrication is an art 26:23 – well, that’s what the people want 34:10 – I don’t go halfway on anything, ever 37:18 – are you willing to give up everything, because everything means everything. 46:26 – Here you go, this is how you fix it! 57:41 – the Dothan double-wide strip club 1:02:02 – lit me up like a Christmas tree and separated my soul from my body 1:08:59 – one way or another I’ll be involved in off-road We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Racing, Tuning, Racing, Speed, Repeat, James Schofield on Episode 121 | 28 Jul 2022 | 01:37:34 | |
James Schofield dishes on racing, and tuning, and the stories are awesome. Join us to listen in on the fun and danger of off-road racing and more. Listen in on your favorite podcast app. Tune in and share Conversations with Big Rich with others. 7:43 – if you didn’t play football, you’re nobody in the south 9:45 – the thing I learned in team sports is never quit 17:51 – you just had to have 4 wheels and a tank of gas 28:52 – that peace of mind to know that those parts are good 34:04 – don’t tie up a lot of people’s effort if you just want to be a participant 44:32 – that’s when you start bringing everything in house 47:17 – you’re basically treating it like a rental car with full coverage 52:06 – I was very clear, “this dude doesn’t need to know anything!” 56:20 – that’s the style of racing I try to do, where you just leave every single thing on the table 1:10:25 – it’s great to be able to shake people’s hands and tell them thank you and stuff like that We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Episode 120 with Roger Lovell shares the future of racing with the Lovell family | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:06:08 | |
Roger Lovell, of Colorado Springs’ Lovell Racing, on the impact of racing on his family. Part of the duo of Roger and Brad, Roger has had some incredible experiences that are worth hearing about. Be sure to listen in and find out what’s in store for the future of this family. 5:34 – stupid, little competitions 9:39 – the thing about engineering is it teaches you a different way to think 15:03 – that’s some of the joy of being young 19:01 – the highlight of my racing career 27:23 – the Bronco is something that would compete with Jeep, but not replicate the Jeep 42:42 – it’s everything about a dirt road… 46:06 – we can recognize each other just by the driving style, or by the breathing 52:06 – “you’re not as bad as she said you were” 55:50 – what racing has done for me is really make me value family and value the relationships that I have We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Mid-west wheeler, Steve Sharp, has an important message for you in Episode 119 | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:24:58 | |
Steve Sharp has been outside for as long as he can remember. He shares his passion for outdoors, being a great leader, and knowing when to ask for help with us on this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:40 – If I missed the bus, I got to walk the 3 ½ miles to school 8:25 – just like Mayberry RFD 15:36 – how come you always need tires? 24:41 – I need a job, I’ll work for half the going rate for 30 days 31:04 – everyone that I can genuinely call a friend, I met four-wheeling 40:14 – it’s a blessing that I get to do what I’m passionate about 55:47 – kind of set the Bronco world upside down 1:02:29 – two things are as hard on the caregiver as the patient – cancer and mental illness, if there’s something going on – seek help 1:08:46 – the sport is great, but it always comes back to the people We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Meet the Browns on Episode 118 | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:45:40 | |
The Brown family of Oklahoma has become a rock-crawling staple. Meet the family, Wyatt and Christina, and their boys, Landen and Gunnar. Landen is already a champion rockcrawler, Gunnar won’t be far behind. We love hanging out with these kids, polite and respectful, yet full of energy and daring. Parents and grandparents, listen up, there are opportunities for the youngsters. 4:14 – I had no business being in her shed 11:14 – had a blast watching guys go through cones 18:17 – going so fast, my right leg blew off 27:20 – she shoots, I shoot, and only one of us hit it, and that’d be her 35:03 – BOOM! Big ol’ mushroom cloud comes outta that thing… 48:55 – that’s when they found the tumor 58:33 – I like that ninja that shoots ice out of his hands; let’s name it SubZero 1:13:38 – that’s how Thunder Nation started We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Aqualu Industries Todd Gronsdahl joins us on Episode 225 | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:43:40 | |
“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 because I really didn’t have any skillset 11:15– Rich: I asked your wife, “Is that your boyfriend?” She says, God, no, that’s my husband, my boyfriend would be way older and way richer! 13:30 – I bought a dilapidated Land Cruiser, and I was driving home one day when the roll cage fell through the wheel well onto the tire. 19:06 – the hardest part is just getting the aluminum body as close as you can to replicating the original 30:18 – the biggest challenge of being in Canada and exporting is location, we are packed in a little town in the middle of the mountains, so transportation is a real pain 35:59 – my wife has plans for us to buy a diesel pusher, and hook the vehicle up and go have some fun 37:37 – my simple rule of thumb: don’t spend more than you make and be humble Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Trail Ready’s Larry Trim escapes to the dirt on Episode 117 | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:23:29 | |
Larry Trim and his bride, Lois, set themselves up for success. Follow their journey through hard work and consistency to success and freedom to travel and race in this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. It’s a great story of mindset and commitment. Congrats, Larry on a job well-done! 4:30 – the start of my dirt addiction 11:49 – that’s when I discovered I didn’t have four-wheel drive 21:10 – 2.5% unemployment meant that about 2% were working against their will 26:32 – it had a manual transmission that Lois either wouldn’t or couldn’t drive 32:25 – RSI is still the primary business I have today 37:09 – that’s where Trail Ready came from 47:46 – I’m one of those Dust to Glory inspired people 55:12 – and that’s how a guy like me can have a trophy truck We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Frank DeAngelo, the King of Motorsports Marketing, on Episode 116 | 23 Jun 2022 | 02:21:32 | |
Frank joins us to talk about horses, his 44 years in motorsports with some version of BF Goodrich and all things in between. It’s a great listen, Frank knows more about motorsports and marketing than most, come along for the ride by listening on your favorite podcast app. 5:45 – When you can ride it, I’ll get you a saddle and bridle 15:45 – I got hired into BFGoodrich as a tractor-trailer driver 22:09 – I chauffeured a van full of ladies any place they wanted to go 34:15 – SCORE person of the year 44:56 – the start of my own business 54:23 – full circle with BFGoodrich 1:26:43 – the 49th running of the Baja 1000 1:43:47 – The next chapter is Champs Offroad 2:00:44 – my #1 passion 2:12:33 – become a voting member of the Offroad Hall of Fame We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Maintaining control of the outcome, Kevin Yoder joins us for Episode 115 | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:19:40 | |
Knowing your limits sounds like good advice, but Kevin Yoder tests them anyway! Episode 115 has Kevin and Rich talking about the early days of rockcrawling and KOH, life lessons in football and rugby, and everything in between. Join us on your favorite podcast app. 4:30 – My problem with rugby is I kept getting concussions because I couldn't unlearn the football out of it. 12:30 – I learned to camp out in a tent 20:16 – the railroad has such versatility 28:09 – after that, it seemed like the rolls started, it just opened the floodgate 36:15 – I don’t go cheap on safety stuff now 44:11 – I’ve done an off-road competition every year since 98 58:09 – you put on a helmet, you’re driving as hard as you can 1:05:11 – The key is to know your limits We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Uncle Tom’s Cabin caretaker, Rance MacFarland in Episode 114 | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:09:43 | |
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is known worldwide as the last stop before hitting the Rubicon Trail. While Uncle Tom’s is owned by the Lawyer family, it is looked after by a variety of cabin holders, Rance MacFarland has been one of those for over 20 years. Listen in as he shares his history of growing up near the Rubicon. You can tune in on any of your favorite podcast players. 9:25 – you got in line and got your sack lunch and headed up toward the (Rubicon) trail 17:13 – he failed me the first time 26:15 – I pulled into a gas station and recognized the truck, asked if they were hiring 35:08 – “oh, you’ve got to change your books” 40:27 – the trades are still there, it’s still a good career 48:16 – it used to be cash-only, and a lot of people don’t carry a lot of cash with them 52:25 – this year is 100 years it’s been in the family 1:00:53 – I think that’s always been Uncle Tom’s deal – hoping that people have a good experience We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Episode 113 features Ned Bacon and his adventures around the world | 02 Jun 2022 | 02:06:31 | |
Variety is the stuff of legends, hear from the master, Ned Bacon, about traveling the world, writing, drawing, competing, and where that landed him. At home now on the ranch in Nevada, Ned has some tales to tell, including managing an 80 car collectors museum. Listen in to Episode 113 on all your favorite podcast channels. 3:15 – I’ve been a gearhead and a car nut as long as I can remember 11:13 – I think I would have been way safer on a motorcycle 23:29 – then I grew up and put it back to stock 39:13 – I discovered this ad in a magazine about crossing Africa in a 4WD 51:18 – he actually went out and looked at my Jeep, Pewe was the first one 1:04:55 – I got started in the magazine industry drawing Cheap Tricks 1:31:36 – we were meeting our match, and our vehicles were definitely meeting their match 1:44:23 – everything changed in 2010 We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Goatbuilt founder Drew Burroughs on Episode 112 | 26 May 2022 | 01:41:55 | |
Based in the hub between Chicago and Milwaukee, Drew Burroughs is making a name for Goatbuilt, not just in off-road, but in the Midwest manufacturing hub. Drew found his way into off-road through the Polygoats at San Luis Obisbo and hasn’t turned back. Listen in on Episode 112 on any of your favorite podcast channels or even on YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe! 4:22 – I’ve been working on helicopters for as long as I can remember 17:35 – I bought a Jeep, and then I bought a magazine, that was the start… 24:52 – introduced to the Polygoats 34:25 – I got keys to the shop 43:12 – they were spraying garlic and fish oil 53:28 – that’s my introduction to the industry 1:08:18 – let’s make this thing in a machine shop 1:18:19 – you can just buy it and weld it together 1:28:27 – there’s so much stuff built here We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| No stranger to hard work, Clifton Slay is back in off-road, on Episode 111 | 19 May 2022 | 01:53:05 | |
Welcome back to the off-road industry, Clifton! For the last twelve years, Clifton Slay has dedicated his life to other pursuits, now it’s time to return. Founder of Poison Spyder Customs, Clifton shares how that began and his history prior to. Jumping back in with both feet and his new venture, Hoplite VentureTrek, we can’t wait to see where it goes! 6:26 – Shout at the Devil! 16:26 – it was either art school or the military 31:53 – connecting to Steve Remore 38:09 – what we needed didn’t exist 48:14 – it was like a sonic boom! 53:22 – the pulse of Poison Spyder was function and style 1:03:49 – it’s hard to watch because there’s no learning curve 1:14:16 – I made some catastrophic mistakes 1:32:57 – Medic Clifton and Valkyrie 1:42:36 – the next step back to off-road We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Work ethic should be his middle name, Nate Hunt, on Episode 110 | 12 May 2022 | 01:41:47 | |
No wonder Nate Hunt is so good at what he does for Jackson Motorsports and Events, he had work ethic drilled into him from a young age. Listen in as Nate tells us how he landed the job, what life was like between naps and where he likes to spend his time now. Great listen, good stories, good people – our favorite kind of podcast! 3:06 – meet farm boy Nate 12:21 – third in my class, on the podium 18:10 – You’re only as good today as your practice 25:06 – those tires have been sitting on a concrete barn floor 28:56 – “I got seven trailer loads of tires coming in that need unloaded” 38:15 – I thought I was being hazed or something 52:28 – the people who made my career 1:08:11 – mapping the Baja 1000 race course We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| King of the full-size GMCs, Stephen Watson on Episode 109 | 05 May 2022 | 02:11:50 | |
Stephen Watson of Off Road Design shares growing up in rural Colorado to wheeling experiences all over the country. The King of Full-Size, especially GMC’s, Stephen has a storied history. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or dive in on YouTube – wherever you are, we’ve got your content ready for you. 5:21 – learning how to steer at 3 or 4 years old 14:02 – the magic is less when you know how things work 27:53 – I think there would be more value for most people by just spending more time outdoors 36:45 – I think he was scared I’d end up being a welder 47:21 – all I needed was gas and tires 58:46 – people miss the experience of going to seeing things work 1:04:13 – working on the squares 1:21:45 – makes it easy to assume you need it because somebody built it 1:29:29 – the start of the race hangover 1:38:37 – we got bit by the Hammers bug We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Classic over-achiever, Tom Yash, shares his life on Episode 108 | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:24:44 | |
Tom Yash brings a ton to the table for any industry company he works for. He’s got all the classic over-achiever qualifications we can all relate to. Never satisfied with just one thing, he’s always building and growing. Loved this interview, Tom is a great guy, easy to be around, and always up for a beverage or two. We appreciate his participation in Dirt Riot and his contributions to 4Low Magazine. 3:55 – teacher called me a hammerhead 8:44 – who here knows how to drive a stick? 11:35 – “you bought yourself a plastic coffin!” 20:49 – we don’t pay for our friends, we pay for our beer 31:19 – my first trip to Compton, I’m reading street signs, I’m like, I heard this in a rap song. 41:48 – oh, that’s Brad, he can do what he wants 46:17 – holy cow, which vehicle am I going to build? 1:05:34 – I hit the front-edge and the leading edge of the box truck, felt like I ripped the whole box off 1:10:45 – is the juice worth the squeeze? We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Derek Trent, owner of Trent Fab on Episode 224 | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:18:09 | |
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 16:16– I was 21 years old and I hit a point where I had to make a “What am I going to do?” decision 24:31 – out of the box, a YJ was pretty damn tough 31:49 – Jason Berger was driving my car and eneded up breaking the TH400 case, I was really disappointed because all I was looking at was all the things that went wrong, that I didn’t do right 38:18 – I was working a job after college and woke up one day and realized that if I didn’t get out then, that was all I was going to do with the rest of my life. 49:03 – I got the invitation to go the very first King of the Hammers, but I really wanted to take my new car and it wasn’t ready. So I missed the very first one, it would have been 14 instead of OG13 58:25 – that’s when the Top Shelf chassis was born Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| WE Rock Spotter, Russell Battles, making great decisions on Episode 107 | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:10:56 | |
Making good decisions for his family, work, and team, Russell Battles brings patience and discipline to the sport of rockcrawling and life. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Always good to hear from our friends, a little history, a little present, a bit of the future. 7:48 - …the scout went down the road 12:45 – First phone call to Marlin Crawler 15:40 – know exactly what you want and don’t let them tell you can’t 20:15 – in Abu Dhabi, we were doing something that had never been done in the world before 29:48 - I got into wheeling with some of the best crawlers in the world 33:27 – meeting Old Man Charlie, “is this Carnage Canyon?” 40:32 – we got beat up a little bit 44:07 - put your faith in your driver Big thanks to our sponsors, Maxxis Tires and 4low Magazine. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Low-voltage electronics and off-road, with Mike Stump on Episode 106 | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:51:34 | |
Mike Stump – from off-road to electronics, back to off-road with electronics. Yep, we all come full-circle. Give Episode 106 a listen on your favorite podcast channel – or YouTube! Yep, we release on YouTube now at the same time as we release everywhere else – be sure to Subscribe to the channel: Big Rich Klein. 7:49 – they gave me lots of candy 13:28 – we’re going to have beachfront property! 20:00 – just call me Push Start 23:30 – I was kinda a liability. 42:24 – the first black diamond coilover kit 47:34 – at what point do you let go of the throttle? 54:50 – a funny story with Roggy (aren’t they all?) 1:05:59 – it was a sh*t show 1:22:43 – learning all the idiosyncrasies about LEDs We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Competitive newcomer, Skip Scott, on Episode 105 | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:31:04 | |
The start of the 3rd season of the podcast sees off-road newcomer, Skip Scott, share his story of how he got started with off-road, competition, and this new phase of life. It’s important to remember that all histories matter, new and old, all tell the history of off-road. Thanks for joining us Skip. 5:37 – let’s get the hell out of this Burg! 11:37 – we’re communicating, sir! 17:53 – no one wants to hear your ideas 26:02 – I want somebody to want me and to be valuable 33:37 – I’m free 39:32 – that little dog changed my life right there. 45:01 – solving the puzzle is what keeps us in it 53:40 – I have a bit of an advantage I didn’t have last year 1:15:25 – drivers want to do more than they should, spotters are the reasonable ones 1:22:56 – you are the most important person in our lives because you are the future We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Season Two Recap for Episode 104 | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:58:45 | |
It's been an awesome two years of podcasting at Conversations of Big Rich. In this episode we share the stats and some highlights. Jack Bettio – Episode 75 Emily Miller – Episode 29 Larry McRae – Episode 15 Rob Bender Park – Episode 8 Charlie Melchner – Episode 4 Then enjoy a replay of Episode #1 Season 1, Episode 1 with Big Rich Klein 24:32 You want how much money? How a county judge helped us out. Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Epic Phil Norvold of Max-Bilt fame on episode 103 | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:29:41 | |
Let’s do Epic Sh*T! You will laugh out loud with us on this episode of Conversations with Big Rich. Guest, Phil Norvold, founder of Max-Bilt Offroad is a natural storyteller, come along for the adventure that starts with a pizza. We talk Max-Bilt, leading, Epic Willy’s Adventure, and Mo-hab! 6:39 – I liked taking things apart, if they went back together that was a bonus! 13:04 – not only did I fix a problem, I made somebody’s day 22:55 – old is cool 32:07 – good thing your middle name isn’t Lester 34:09 – there is this pilgrimage to Utah, it’s probably like Burning Man… 43:16 – thanks for worrying enough for the rest of us 53:37 – he rations out two handfuls of salted peanuts for four of us 58:59 – no matter what, it’s going to be better 1:04:07 – there’s no good stories on the easy path 1:07:36 – Let’s do Epic Shit! We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Off-road videographer, Crazy Doug Hayduk, on Episode 102 | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:23:30 | |
Crazy Doug with some crazy stories. Shooting golf clubs, racing down ski hills on wheels, blood boosting, cocoa leaves, Baja, rockcrawling. If it includes adventure, this episode has it. Join Doug Hayduk and Big Rich for Episode 102. 5:28 – I won the hill climb three years in a row. 9:53 – I was charge with solving the welding cracking problems on titanium 14:41 – mountain bikers were a little more counterculture 20:36 – I always thought the ultimate opportunity was to use my engineering in sporting goods 28:32 – we were verbally promised bonuses, that didn’t work out 39:46 – gravity carts, like soapbox derby on mountains 48:39 – I’m a legend in Park City 52:25 – All I knew was Baja racing was badass, right? 1:18:34 – It’s really satisfying having friends that will shake your hand and do something for you We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Warn’s PR Manager, Andy Lilienthal, on Episode 101 | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:20:59 | |
Hooked on cars since age 2, Andy Lilienthal is now Warn Industries Strategic Communications Manager. That seems like a mouthful, what you need to know about Andy is that he’s a cars and community kinda guy. He can talk about them, write about them, and work on them. Our kind of human. Listen in as Andy gives us some background on how he got to this point in his career. 2:44 – Hot Wheels were my jam. 7:34 – people swap sides of the desk all the time from editors to PR people 11:27 – united by horsepower 25:50 – basically, I was a toy tester 32:45 – there was a new way to talk to your customer 45:23 – the kindness of strangers 1:00:43 – this industry is full of lots of really awesome, passionate people 1:05:22 – we’re competing in the 2022 ARCA 5000 rally, a time-speed-distance rally through Canada and Alaska
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| Modern Jeeper, Corey Osborne, on Episode 100 | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:35:38 | |
A renaissance man, Corey Osborne keeps re-inventing himself and his ideals by learning everything he can. From corporate suit to off-road guy, Corey brings the CTI trailer to the masses for conversation and insight. Join him at Modern Jeeper online or one of their many adventures. 3:57– It’s a demented curiosity… 13:43 – are you sure this is something you want to do? 21:37 – so that’s why you have a yellow Jeep! 27:54 – …literally having a party for a year and a half straight! 32:22 – you ought to do something you enjoy 38:59 – from “that’ll never work” to just over 9000 rigs on the CTI trailer 43:23 – “you can only say no twice” – you have to be available 49:50 – my most horrible experience off-road, followed by my second worst experience 1:05:03 – I want to be inspired, I want to be inspirational 1:15:17 – Modern Jeeper is really about the adventure side 1:23:03 – the educational side of the off-road industry is going to be important
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| Alan Woodson of Axis Fab on Episode 99 | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:29:07 | |
Alan Woodson of Axis Fabrication, an OG rockcrawler, dishes dirt with Rich on Episode 99. A true east coast competitor, Alan shares his love of travel and building with all of us. 3:13– growing up in a big, little city 11:17 – Scott bailed me out 19:14 – Full Disclosure: I did something to deserve the ability to not have my license 39:13 – let me tell you about how I met Charlie 48:07 – anything west of Tennessee is just a different mentality 56:12 – I’m definitely doing Axis Fab 59:42 – I think people that build and break barriers in the off-road world, it’s a lot like being an artist 1:05:17 – I didn’t come to that conversation with an open mind
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| IH8MUD founder, Brian “Woody” Swearingen, on Episode 98 | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:13:13 | |
IH8MUD founder, Brian “Woody” Swearingen, was on the internet before most of us knew what it was. Driving one of his 8 vehicles on the hardest core trails, you find Woody wherever the people are. Check out this episode number 98 4:05– we mowed seven days a week, every hour that we could 9:56 – I basically scrubbed floors and cleaned toilets in a suit and tie for years 11:13 – the better you are at continuing to learn new thing, the better you will be 18:33 – I laid in the driveway under the truck and my friend would sit in the drivers eat and yell through the holes in the floor 29:45 – The links on I8MUD go back to 2002 36:03 – you’re officially white trash when you put your clothes in white trash bags 40:52 – I’m just going to leave a check on your counter 54:41 – I just stand back and see what things need to be done that nobody else is doing
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| OG Rockcrawler, extreme sports afficionado, Bart Jacobs on Episode 223 | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:14:58 | |
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, that drag racing would be fun. 10:40 – I was still ski-jumping and ended up hurting my leg, for rehab, I started mountain biking, and doing longer and longer rides 18:46 – XJ’s didn’t have a great reputation, and still don’t for the people who like frames and such 29:43 – …we watched a lot of other teams, and there was nothing in the back…and the light bulb went on and I thought “OH, maybe if we took some weight out of this thing, it might do a little bit better!” 40:21 – In my first six events, I broke on the first or second obstacle on every event, it was frustrating 48:31 – I got so much from this sport, I feel blessed. The friends I’ve met, the relationships I have and the fun we’ve had doing it – I felt like I needed to give back to the sport 59:19 – I had the midnight to 2 am shift, we had just passed Bimini and started heading in a more Southerly direction… Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Rusty's Off-Road, Rusty Megois talks strategy and friendships on Episode 97 | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:36:09 | |
Work seems to be the only word in Rusty Megois’ vocabulary. Owner of Rusty’s Off-Road in Rainbow City, Alabama, Rusty shares the friendships that have helped him through the changes in the industry. 3:12– a neighbor started fueling the fire for being outdoorsl 8:34 – I try to push my guys to do more and do better 14:50 – I just brought more knowledge that I was acquiring on the west coast back home 26:37 – and thank God, along came the XJ Jeep Cherokee 36:52 – I understand you have a building where projects go to die… 41:40 – if I can’t have too many Jeeps, then she can’t have too many diamonds 1:04:25 – right now the biggest thing we’re adding is more robots for welding 1:25:28 – we all work way too damn much
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| Multi-faceted, Poly Dave Schlossberg tells his story on Episode 96 | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:21:24 | |
Multi-faceted, Poly Dave Schlossberg tells his story on Episode 96. Bringing the energy, experience, and education to build things that are more than the sum of their parts, Synergy and Poly Performance are running at full steam. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:24 – …he wrapped his whole house in tin foil 15:04 – I had passed out and spilled some Goldschlager on my chest, and this bear… 18:34 – I kinda subscribe to the philosophy that there’s always an angle, right? 21:09 – just got to follow the wind, there are doors open 28:01 – I made sure little Johnny left with more than just a skateboard 34:17 – I can speak Hillbilly, so I’d get on and help these guys… 38:25 – if I could sell a pair of shocks a day, I’d be set for life 53:00 – guys want to sit in their underwear and order parts from their living room while they’re pounding beers and watching NASAR, you know what I’m saying? 1:07:19 – as long as my guys want to work, I’ll be there to open the doors. 1:19:04 – there’s no silver bullet and magic, you’ve got to put in the work We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt ClawsonAutomotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| East coast native, engineer Scott Trimarco on Episode 95 | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:27:19 | |
Knowing what you want to do from first grade. Priceless. Meet Scott Trimarco, the pump guy. Scott is the man when it comes to hydraulic steering pumps – high flow applications is where his product thrives. Listen in to hear how all that came about. Scott’s Custom Offroad. 10:28 – I want to design cars 15:18 – she’d make shirts with the pocket upside down… 23:03 – oh, yeah, I lived on Pirate 32:03 – you get one free day 36:25 – I borrowed garages for forever 40:36 – I never made a square Toyota driveshaft 49:10 – the fire department got there before we could evacuate 54:56 – I’m done with these pumps, I can come up with something better We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||