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Conversations with Big Rich

Big Rich Klein
Rock Crawling
Off-Road Industry
Off-Road Racing
Automotive
Small Business
Baja 1000
Off Road Racing
Mushroom Foraging
California
Off Road Motorsports
Chris Rea
Halt the Dolores River Monument
Health and Diet
Cancer Recovery
Off-Roading
Skyjacker Suspensions
Speed Skiing
San Diego
Off-Road Motorsports Hall Of Fame
Baja 500

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

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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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This week, Big Rich chats with Adam Leidy, Off-Highway Vehicle and Over-Snow Program Manager on the Inyo National Forest. Adam’s NorCal roots run deep—raised by a forestry biologist, he grew up camping, chasing garter snakes, and lo... more

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Tempe-raised fabricator and spotter Mike Dieu shares a life built on grit, ingenuity, and community. From paper routes and roofing a family home at 15 to becoming an all-state football standout, Mike’s hands-on roots led him into au... more

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This week, Rich sits down with Arizona native and RPM Steering founder, Don Rycroft, for a candid, high-horsepower story of resilience, faith, and community in off-road. From BMX racing and desert motos to early marriage, entreprene... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jeff Furrier
Racer, entrepreneur, and board member of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame
Episode: Episode 308 features Jeff Furrier – racer, entrepreneur and preservationist
Mark R Maynard
West Virginia State Senator and off-road enthusiast
West Virginia State Senate
Episode: West Virginia State Senator Mark R Maynard talks life, politics and a lifetime in off-road on Episode 305
Steve Kelley
A seasoned off-road racer and 2021 ORMHOF inductee with decades of experience in the industry.
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame
Episode: From Baja Beginnings to the ORMHOF Board, Steve Kelley on Episode 305
Casey Currie
Professional off-road racer with a legacy in motorsports
Currie Enterprises
Episode: Off-road icon, Casey Currie in Episode 303

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Rich
Host of Conversations with Big Rich

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 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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#98
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Apple Podcasts
#160
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Talking Points

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A Life Steeped in Off-Road Legacy, Josh Hall, on Episode 309
Q: When did you get involved more deeply in the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, beyond being Rod Hall's son?
Rich explains that he gradually took on responsibilities as his father's health declined and as he became the family representative, eventually joining the board and taking on leadership roles to help steer the organization forward.
Episode 308 features Jeff Furrier – racer, entrepreneur and preservationist
Q: What was the most memorable loss?
I lost an SCCA Championship due to an unfortunate chain reaction accident during the last race.
Episode 308 features Jeff Furrier – racer, entrepreneur and preservationist
Q: What was your most memorable win?
Winning the NOR 1000 class in 2011 with Rory after rebuilding the car in under a year stands out.
Navy Vet, Land-Use Warrior, and Indie Author Todd Ockert on Episode 307
Q: What's your process in writing?
Todd discusses how he tries to write on weekends and has set deadlines for his books; he acknowledges the importance of maintaining a writing schedule.
Navy Vet, Land-Use Warrior, and Indie Author Todd Ockert on Episode 307
Q: When did you get involved in off-road? When did that need to off-road happen?
Todd explains he bought a Jeep in 2004, got into off-roading, and became involved in land use advocacy through training.

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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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Recent guests on Conversations with Big Rich include:

1. Mike Dieu
2. Don Rycroft
3. Andrew McLaughlin
4. Cameron Chin
5. Josh Hall
6. Jeff Furrier
7. Mark R Maynard
8. Steve Kelley

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