Conversations with Big Rich

Big Rich Klein
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Conversations with Big Rich

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

  1. 29 MIN. AGO

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

    57 min

  2. NOV 14

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

    59 min

  3. NOV 7

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

    1h 7m

  4. OCT 31

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

    1h 37m

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

    1h 21m

  6. OCT 17

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

    1h 8m

  7. OCT 10

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

    1h 21m

  8. OCT 3

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

    59 min
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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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  • Creator
    Big Rich Klein
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    242
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Clean Air Media and Publishing
  • Show Website
    Conversations with Big Rich

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