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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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Rory Irish is the owner of Trail Mater and Moab Motorsports, an off-road recovery operation based in Utah. In this episode, he shares his unconventional path from surveying and pipeline welding in Colorado to becoming a YouTube sens... more

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Cody Folsom grew up bouncing between Colorado towns and Texas, attending over 10 schools while working alongside his father in automotive shops. He was introduced to rock crawling through Jason Feuilly and Jimmy's 4x4, learning the ... more

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Thomas Meiser is a rock buggy fabricator and off-road enthusiast from Magna, Utah. Once a competitive baseball player coached by his father, Thomas shifted to fabrication after discovering the Suzuki Samurai at age 16—a pivotal mome... more

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 In this episode, Big Rich Klein sits down with Nate Williams to explore a life immersed in off-road culture. Growing up in Logan, Utah, Nate caught the bug early—rebuilding a 1975 Bronco at just 15, complete with body work and a cu... more

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Recent Guests

Kodi Folsom
Pro off-road racer and local shop owner in Dolores, Colorado
Episode: Community Builder Cody Folsom on Episode 323
Thomas Meiser
Fabricator, off-road vehicle builder, and founder of Fab'n 801
Fab'n 801
Episode: Blame it on the Samurai, Thomas Meiser on Episode 322
Nate Williams
Off-road racer and vehicle builder
Off-road racer and shop founder (Impulse Off-Road / Crossfire Off-Road)
Episode: From Backyard Bronco to Desert Racing Champion, Nate Williams in Episode 321
Chris Mercer
Fire Captain and off-road enthusiast who also runs a body shop
Fire department (volunteer) and family body shop
Episode: Episode 320 features Fire Captain extraordinaire Chris Mercer
Brent Goegebuer
Off-road industry veteran; former Four Wheel Parts executive; King of Hammers participant; promoter and promoter-relations professional
Off-road industry, Four Wheel Parts (former)
Episode: Building an Off-Road Empire with Brent Goegebuer on Episode 319
Kim Sears
Rock crawler and racer, part of Team Maxis on the East Coast
Team Maxis
Episode: Episode 318 features native Kentuckians Kim and Nathaniel Sears, OG East Coast rock crawlers
Nathaniel Sears
Rock crawler and racer, co-competitor and partner with Kim
Team Maxis
Episode: Episode 318 features native Kentuckians Kim and Nathaniel Sears, OG East Coast rock crawlers
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

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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 States7 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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Community Builder Cody Folsom on Episode 323
Q: How did your early life shape your path into off-road?
A blend of moving around, exposure to family businesses, and time spent in the shop with his father built a deep appreciation for mechanics, craftsmanship, and the open terrain of southwestern Colorado.
Community Builder Cody Folsom on Episode 323
Q: Where were you born and raised?
Kodi explains growing up across Dolores, Rico, and Durango with a strong family background in construction and cars, which fueled an early passion for vehicles and off-road exploration.
Blame it on the Samurai, Thomas Meiser on Episode 322
Q: Why did he move the shop to Parowan and what did it mean for the business?
The move was a necessary leap of faith prompted by neighborhood pushback in Harriman and Tremont; moving to Parowan provided space, proximity to canyons, and a stable base to continue expanding the business.
Blame it on the Samurai, Thomas Meiser on Episode 322
Q: What led to the creation of Fab'n 801?
After gaining experience at JC's shop and in other roles, he started taking on client projects, built his first buggy, and eventually sold chassis to fund the creation of his own shop and brand, Fab'n 801.
Blame it on the Samurai, Thomas Meiser on Episode 322
Q: How did Thomas get his start in fabrication professionally?
He started in Ben Hanks Racing, learned welding from Red Bradshaw, and through the shop experience, began building his own cars, eventually leveraging opportunities to work with Ben and then transition to independent fabrication.

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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. Kodi Folsom
2. Thomas Meiser
3. Nate Williams
4. Chris Mercer
5. Brent Goegebuer
6. Kim Sears
7. Nathaniel Sears
8. Dan Whittington

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