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

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    Navy Vet, Land-Use Warrior, and Indie Author Todd Ockert on Episode 307

    Send a text This week, Big Rich sits down with Todd Ockert—a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran turned oil-and-gas professional, land-use leader, NAMRAC facilitator, and indie author. From small-town Michigan to Top Gun-era Miramar, Todd shares how vocational electronics led him into Naval aviation, working on EA-6B Prowlers, a rough stint in recruiting, and later a long chapter at Lemoore before transitioning to Chevron and moving to West Texas. Todd dives into his off-road journey: early Bronco days, discovering advocacy through Del Albright’s volunteer training, and leadership roles with UFWDA and the BlueRibbon Coalition. As facilitator of NAMRAC since 2018, he champions collaboration among Cal4, CORVA, ORBA, BRC, UPLA, and others—crediting that unity for recent land-use wins, including Moab route reopenings and improved coordination on Oceano Dunes. In Texas, Todd supports TMTC’s mission at Barnwell Mountain and Escondido Draw. He explains RTP funding, Texas OHV sticker requirements, and why public land is scarce in the Lone Star State—making managed parks critical.   Support the show

    1 h 21 min

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    West Virginia State Senator Mark R Maynard talks life, politics and a lifetime in off-road on Episode 305

    Send us a text Mark shares growing up at his family’s Union 76 service station, early Jeeping and Baja Bug adventures, club rides every Sunday, and a childhood shaped by mud, mountains, and motors. State Senator Maynard has a storied history in off-road, including wrenching at NHRA, Gravelrama memories and fighting for expanding OHV opportunities. Fighting the good fight in the state of West Virginia, Mark supports private parks, national advocacy and lessons learned everywhere being shared with all. Support the show

    59 min

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    From Baja Beginnings to the ORMHOF Board, Steve Kelley on Episode 305

    Send us a text Off-road legend and 2021 Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Steve Kelley joins Big Rich to trace a lifetime in the dirt—racing, rules-making, giving back, and globe-trotting. From his first Baja 1000 in 1969 that hooked him on racing to helping build a Class 11-style VW and taking it 200+ miles before limping it back home. Steve ironmanned a Class 1 from Ensenada to La Paz—no driver change, no flats, 20+ hours; 2nd in class, 3rd overall in 1979.  There is much more to a lifetime of racing.  Listen in for dusty silt-bed memories, class-building history, and the camaraderie that makes off-road special. Support the show

    1 h 3 min

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    Let’s talk history with Ben Hanks in Episode 304

    Send us a text Old-school rock crawler and Utah native Ben Hanks joins Rich to trace his journey from growing up feral in a small, mountain-side town to becoming one of the OG competitors in competitive rock crawling.  From first comps in the late ’90s and the rowdy hotel-party era of rock crawling to Farmington’s SuperCrawls raw energy and the milestone SEMA SuperCrawl. Ben got to crawl with all the big names, but like many, Ben pivoted during the ’08 downturn, inventing and patenting an HVAC efficiency system (up to 45% gains), plus marine accessories. If you’re ready for a trip down memory lane, don’t miss this one!  Support the show

    51 min

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    Off-road icon, Casey Currie in Episode 303

    Send us a text Off-road icon, Casey Currie, joins Big Rich to trace a life lived on dirt – from a family compound of builders and racers to Dakar glory and beyond.  Casey shares how a tight-knit Currie clan shaped his love for muscle cars, Jeeps and racing. From early JeepSpeed wins and a college-born moto business to full-time short course with Monster Energy. From hard lessons at Dakar 2019 to a Dakar 2020 win.  With a Post-COVID pivot and taking the helm at Currie Enterprises, Casey is aligning racing with product development and brand partners.  The Legacy of his grandfather’s ORMHOF induction and Casey’s vision for a foundation supporting youth outdoors and land use; Casey is bringing both together to live life fully. Support the show

    1 h 2 min

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    Adventure-seeker Dave Simpson on Episode 302

    Send us a text Big Rich sits down with lifelong off-roader and adventure seeker Dave Simpson to trace a journey that began as a 10-year-old pitting for Malcolm Smith at the 1970 Baja 1000 to now a board member of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. ·       Pouring fuel for Malcolm Smith ·       Debuting his own race program at the 1977 Baja 500 ·       Class 30 SCORE points champion on a KX500 in 1995 ·       From Dad’s auto parts store to Rancho Suspension ·       Nineteen years with aFe Power ·       Camel trophy across South America ·       The WARN Adventure in Turkey/Africa ·       Summiting Kilimanjaro Listen in as Dave tells of travels and adventures around the world. Support the show

    1 h 1 min

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    The Voice of WE Rock, Tacoma White rings in the new year in Episode 301

    Send us a text This week, Big Rich sits down with WE Rock announcer, longtime off-road advocate and friend, Tacoma White. From small-town New York to Utah’s vast public lands, Tacoma shares how punk rock, skate culture, and a love of tinkering led him into four-wheel drives, land-use battles, and a front-row seat to competitive rock crawling. A candid, funny, and passionate look at community, access, and honoring off-road history—one preserved rig and trail at a time. Highlights:  -            Land use advocacy: Utah Four Wheel Drive Association board/president, Tread Lightly Master Trainer, county/BLM collaboration, the constant fight for access  -            WE Rock origin story: judging at Miller Motorsports Park to becoming the series’ voice; why the stock classes and family campfires define the sport’s magic  -            Tacoma acquires the late Creighton King’s CJ7 competition rig—restoring it as a true early-2000s time capsule  Tacoma was an integral part of the WE Rock family for years, he retired from announcing when Big Rich retired from WE Rock. Support the show

    1 h 26 min

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    Rubicon Trail advocate, John Arenz on Episode 300

    Send us a text This week, Rich sits down with Rubicon Trail Foundation board member and Rubicon property owner, John Arenz. From high-adventure Scouting and early days as an EMT/paramedic in Oakland to a 30-year fire service career in Emeryville, John shares how the Rubicon became his lifelong anchor—every summer since 1983. Along with his personal history, John Arenz shares the Rubicon Trail Foundations stance on the re-route – why it’s necessary and who’s in charge. With John’s history, he goes in-depth into the politics surrounding the Rubicon Trail. Support the show

    1 h 23 min
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Hear conversations with the legacy stars of rockcrawling and off-road. Big Rich interviews the leaders in rock sports.

Informations

  • Création
    Big Rich Klein
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    307
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
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    © 2026 Clean Air Media and Publishing
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