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Conversations with Big Rich

Big Rich Klein
Rock Crawling
Off-Road Racing
Off-Roading
Off-Road Industry
King Of the Hammers
Baja 1000
California
Four Low Magazine
Moab
Motorsports
Off-Road Motorsports Hall Of Fame
Jeep
Hunting
NASCAR
Maxis Tires
Aqualu Industries
Rubicon Trail
Jeep Cherokee
UTV Racing
Family

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

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Early Life & Background

Kim and Nathaniel grew up in rural Kentucky, meeting in high school with lockers across the hall from each other. They worked together at a local Winn-Dixie grocery store before college, where Nathaniel purs... more

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Dan Whittington, founder of Venom Aire, shares his journey from mechanics work to pioneering air intake technology. Born in Santa Rosa, California and raised in Salt Lake City's Cottonwood Heights, Dan developed a lifelong passion f... more

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Paul's journey spans car audio, home theater systems, e-commerce, and high-end audio installations during the housing boom. He transitioned to off-road work after joining a Raptor community in 2010, turning hobby expertise into busi... more

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This week on Conversations with Big Rich, we dive into the inventive world of fabricator and racer Jonas Burnett. From humble beginnings on a Texas ranch wrenching on a Honda Fat Cat to building engines at 16, Jonas charted a path t... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Whittington
Bronco Dan, founder of Venom Aire
Venom Aire
Episode: Bronco Dan of Venom Aire joins Rich on Episode 317
Paul Dilley
Off-road enthusiast, Raptor enthusiast, business owner, author, off-road recovery
Infinity Overland / various off-road ventures
Episode: Episode 316 features Paul Dilley, off-road entrepreneur, author, and Raptor specialist
Jonas Burnett
Automotive business owner with IndyCar, rock crawling, and product development experience
Black Smoke Garage
Episode: Innovating From IndyCar to Rock Crawling with Jonas Burnett
Adam Leidy
Off-Highway Vehicle and Oversnow Vehicle Program Manager
Forest Service, Inyo National Forest
Episode: OHV Program Manager in the Inyo National Forest, Adam Leidy on Episode 314
Mike Dieu
Off-road driver, builder, and long-time member of the Arizona rock crawling community
Self-employed (construction and off-road engineering)
Episode: Kicking off Season 7 with grit and ingenuity, meet Mike Dieu on Episode 313
Don Rycroft
Founder of RPM Steering, former RPM Fab and automotive entrepreneur
RPM Steering / RPM Fab
Episode: Episode 312 with Don Rycroft, founder of RPM Steering
Andrew McLaughlin
Founder of Let's Roll Off-Road
Let's Roll Off-Road
Episode: Letzroll OffRoad Founder, Andrew McLaughlin, on Episode 311
Cameron Chin
Car builder and racer, founder of Nefarious Customs
Nefarious Customs (Houston area)
Episode: Off-road lifer breaks stereotypes in multi-states, Cameron Chin on Episode 309
Josh Hall
Racing driver and board member of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame
Episode: A Life Steeped in Off-Road Legacy, Josh Hall, on Episode 309

Host

Rich
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Joel Randall

    Best podcast in a long time, priceless!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD Evans 13
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I love listening to the stories from the guys I remember watching and listening to. It’s fantastic to hear it from their point of view and I love learning more about the history of the sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alboy79
    United Statesa year ago
  • Everyone you want to know.

    This is a great podcast to get to know those in the industry. Learning about the personal challenges, individual growth and accomplishments makes me want to do business with those with stories I respect or have a personal connection with. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Livin2Relax
    United Statesa year ago
  • If you like off road, you’ll love this

    Big Rich and his merry band of off roading stars spin many tales of growing up, getting into the pastime and meeting and working with all the great people they find along the way. Always interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Farrish
    United Statesa year ago
  • Conversations

    Thanks for putting this pod cast together and helping share the stories of so many.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ter.alin
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for its history coverage and practical, behind-the-scenes insights into racing and fabrication.
Guests are consistently described as legends or key figures in off-road, with compelling stories.
The podcast is viewed as a go-to for history and mentorship within the sport.
Listeners note high-quality interviews and strong community storytelling in off-road circles.
Fans praise the host's interviewing depth and ability to surface history and anecdotes.

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#172
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#196
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Talking Points

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Episode 316 features Paul Dilley, off-road entrepreneur, author, and Raptor specialist
Q: How did you transition from hands-on work to authoring and teaching your methods?
By turning hands-on expertise into teachable concepts, leveraging neuroplasticity and personal development ideas learned in a sales class, and then documenting those lessons as books and guides to help others reset their thinking and pursue self-employment.
Episode 316 features Paul Dilley, off-road entrepreneur, author, and Raptor specialist
Q: What came first for you, the love of off-road or writing books?
The love of off-road clearly came first; the activity and culture around Rubicon trips sparked the lifelong drive that later led to book projects, where the writing grew out of experiences and a desire to share those learnings with others.
Bronco Dan of Venom Aire joins Rich on Episode 317
Q: Can you explain the core idea behind your fuel-efficiency enhancement and how it differs from traditional turbocharging?
The concept focuses on active tuning inside the intake to increase volumetric efficiency and air flow without adding a turbo; it integrates with the car's own systems via OBD, improving mileage and reducing emissions without the lag or complexity of turbochargers.
Bronco Dan of Venom Aire joins Rich on Episode 317
Q: What sparked the Bronco Dan nickname and your entry into the Bronco/Venom Aire world?
The nickname emerged as people recognized me around Broncos and Venom Aire; it stuck because I became known for building high-end Broncos and pushing innovation in air intake and performance.
Bronco Dan of Venom Aire joins Rich on Episode 317
Q: Where did you grow up and how did your early life influence your interest in off-road and Broncos?
I grew up in California and Utah, with early experiences in sand dunes, tinkering with Jeeps, and a lifelong fascination with Broncos which naturally led me toward building and refining off-road vehicles and the Venom Aire concept.

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This show centers on off-road culture, rock crawling, and endurance automotive entrepreneurship. Interviews highlight builders, racers, promoters, and advocates—from early car tinkering and garage builds to multi-state ventures, governance around trail access, and mentorship within a tight-knit community. A recurring thread is grit, hands-on problem solving, and loyalty to a growing ecosystem of teams, brands, and sponsors. Notably, guests span racers, founders, and advocates who emphasize community, safety, and the evolution of off-road events, venues, and policy. Potential listeners can expect deep-dive life stories, practical engineering anecdotes, and strategic insights for building or sponsoring in this space.

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1. Dan Whittington
2. Paul Dilley
3. Jonas Burnett
4. Adam Leidy
5. Mike Dieu
6. Don Rycroft
7. Andrew McLaughlin
8. Cameron Chin

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