Best Jerry Rocha Podcasts (2025)

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Rubicon Trail advocate, John Arenz on Episode 300 1:22:48

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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…

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The Flying Dutchman provides a masterclass in off-road on Episode 299 1:17:29

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Send us a text Big Rich sits down with ORMHOF inductee Dan VandenHeuvel—aka the Flying Dutchman—for a life-in-off-road masterclass spanning 40+ years of racing, building, promoting, and giving back. Listen in for the these highlights: · First Crandon experience and the DIY beginnings · The legendary first race · Evolution of safety and tech · The r…

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Boats, Baja, and Bolstering the Rebelle Rally with Brian Busby in Episode 298 1:13:29

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Send us a text Big Rich sits down with Brian Busby, the SoCal gearhead who turned a love of speed into a life in racing—and became “the fuel guy” for some of off-road’s biggest events. From San Clemente surf breaks near Nixon’s Western White House to wrenching through ROP, Brian shares how a 16-year-old with a Baja Bug ended up racing everything fr…

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Family, Firsts, and the Evolution of Rock Crawling with Joel Randall on Episode 297 2:05:15

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Send us a text In the finale of Joel Randall’s audiography, Joel and Rich revisit the explosive early-2000s growth of competitive rock crawling and the community that fueled it. Joel shares heartfelt stories of competing with his daughter Kristin in the first Women’s National Rock Crawling Championship, the legendary Vernal controversy with Walker …

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Ready for part two? Joel Randall picks up with a return to Nebraska in Episode 296 1:56:45

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Send us a text From Nebraska farm fields to the forefront of early rock crawling, Joel Randall picks up his story with Big Rich. After a turbulent childhood, Joel lands in Nebraska, builds a ’74 International 4x4, and falls hard for fabrication and off-road life. He dives into mud drags and promoting Midwest mud events, then recounts wild tales—lik…

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From feral freedom to farm discipline, Joel Randall in Episode 295 1:53:23

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Send us a text This week, Big Rich sits down with Joel Randall, whose path to becoming an OG R-Gang rock crawler started far from ordinary. Pulled from school after third grade, Joel grew up on the move—living in an Airstream behind a 4x4 International Travel-All, camping in Baja and the Tonto, reloading shells by age seven, and learning survival s…

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From Backyard Builds to Baja Wins with Jagged X’s Bill Schueler in Episode 294 1:14:17

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Send us a text Big Rich sits down with Jagged X Off-Road founder Bill Schueler to trace the journey from a Phoenix garage to the front lines of UTV racing and aftermarket innovation. Bill shares how his sons Justin and Brandon turned a high school hobby into Jagged X, the early Rhino craze, and the fateful call from Polaris that put them on the map…

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Episode 293 with RJ Jackman of the Idaho Vintage Jeep Rally 1:10:55

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Send us a text RJ Jackman of Pocatello, Idaho—flat-fender fanatic, trail leader, writer, and organizer of the Idaho Vintage Jeep Rally. RJ grew up riding dirt bikes with his grandpa’s Simplot-sponsored moto crew, exploring lava fields, caves, and old mines—fueling a lifetime of off-road adventure Event spotlight—Idaho Vintage Jeep Rally - Free, low…

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From Navy Chief to West Virginia’s Country Roads Champion, Jerry Bain on Episode 292 1:25:51

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Send us a text Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Jerry Bain joins Big Rich to talk adventure, public access, and preserving West Virginia’s unmaintained road network. Jerry shares how high school mud trucks led to a lifelong passion for motorized recreation, a 20-year Navy career seeing 51 countries, and ultimately founding the Country Roads Coaliti…

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Johnny Rocha is all-in on off-road in Episode 291 1:45:12

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Send us a text From SoCal surf breaks to the rocks of Johnson Valley, fabricator, racer, and builder Johnny Rocha shares a lifetime immersed in dirt, water, and horsepower. Johnny grew up riding desert singletrack, surfing with his dad, and turning wrenches young—then parlayed a career in operation engineering into nights and weekends fabricating J…

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UTV Pioneer Jon Crowley Jr in Episode 290 54:11

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Send us a text Big Rich sits down with UTV media pioneer and racer Jon Crowley Jr. to trace his unlikely path from water-ski kid and UCSB computer science grad to one of the most influential voices in the UTV world. Jon shares how a first ride at Sand Mountain hooked him on off-roading, the evolution from ATVs to sand cars to early Yamaha Rhinos an…

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Ramble 466: Ghost of Tsushima but Star Wars 42:01

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk knowing when you were in trouble as a kid, Jerry loves Ghost of Tsushima, why could it not be a Star Wars game?, Eddie has some dope Marvel Legends figures and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 562: Cesar Romero was the Craziest Joker by a Mile… 20:33

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk the maybe death of the Tron franchise, The Avatar movies, Cesar Romero still being the best Joker and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 561: Toys! Toys! Toys! 21:21

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry geek out over a blitz of amazing action figures coming soon... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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West Virginia Wheels with Jack Sloan on Episode 289 1:08:34

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Send us a text Big Rich sits down with West Virginia history buff, Ford fanatic, and long-time off-roader Jack Sloan. From learning to drive in a ‘73 Wagoneer to 22 years with his beloved Ford Explorer “The Raisin,” Jack shares how small-town roots, family campouts, and a love for the hills shaped a life behind the wheel. - Growing up in Fairmont, …

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Ramble 465: Mean Gene Should Have Been Hannibal Lecter 49:05

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Ramble Radio 560: The Jedi Should Have Named Their Lightsabers 22:18

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Ramble Radio 559: Elvis and the birth of MAGA 23:56

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk a new PS5 controller Jerry got, some killer new Marvel Legends, a Star Wars question, Elvis and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Speeding ticket to Slow Jeep to Fast Racecar, Matthew Slyngstad on Episode 288 1:18:29

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Send us a text This week, Big Rich sits down with rising Ultra4 racer Matthew Slyngstad. Born and raised in San Jose, Matthew shares how a teenage speeding ticket steered him into a slow Jeep—and a fast off-road life. From cello and wrestling in high school to wrenching summers in the family construction business, he built the fabrication chops tha…

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Ramble 464: Who got more action Heathcliff or Garfield? 39:42

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk some crap ads running on the show, Jerry going nuts over a video game, Eddie gets a new Joe vehicle, Ironhide talk (sorry) and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 558: At Least the A.I. Actress won’t #metoo anyone 21:42

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk the purchase of EA games, A.I. Actors, G.I. Joe and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 557: No Such Thing As Clean Money 23:12

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk the dilemma of living with yourself after taking a ton of blood money... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Lance Gilbert on Tribe 16, Racing, and Community on Episode 287 54:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, Texas native Lance Gilbert traces his winding path from small-town Keller and church-band guitars to VW shops, GM dealerships, architecture school, homebuilding—and a post-9/11 pivot back to off-road. Lance shares formative years at Sunray Engineering with the late Tom Ellison, a decade…

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Ramble 463: Wolverine PS5 can HAVE it 36:35

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk Jerry getting his identity stolen, a cheap Star Wars character, a major geek out over the trailer for the upcoming PS5 Wolverine game, and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 556: The Odd Couple with Grogu and Babu Frik 18:48

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk the first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 555: What if Alien Earth is a Prequel to Spaceballs? 18:03

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk a little more Star Wars, Alien Earth and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Chris Holloway has always thrown parties, listen to the progression in Episode 286 1:08:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Rich sits down with Chris Holloway, the founder of the Midwest Overland & Off-Road Expo (MOORE) in Springfield, Missouri. Chris shares his unlikely path from ice cream truck entrepreneur and diesel tech to building one of the Midwest’s premier overland and off-road trade shows. Highlights - From Massachusetts to Miss…

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Ramble 462: Are We Gonna Be the Fridge Guys for Lobot? 46:48

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry geek out over Def Leppard, A new Dr. Strange figure, celebrate Andor winning an Emmy for writing, talk underrated Star Wars moments, Lobot needs a Star Wars Black figure and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 554: Where Have You Been? 25:16

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie return to rambling and Jerry explains why they haven't been rambling recently, and Jerry talks up Alien Earth to Eddie... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Special Land Use Edition: Johnson Valley Airspace Threat in Episode 285 46:44

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Send us a text CALL TO ACTION DEADLINE: September 15, 2025 www.blueribboncoalition.org/hammers Host Big Rich Klein sits down with BlueRibbon Coalition’s Ben Burr and longtime Johnson Valley advocate Shannon Welch to unpack a fast-moving proposal that could reshape recreation at the Hammers. The U.S. Marine Corps has requested permanent Special Use …

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Racing Legacy and Land Speed Records with Danny Thompson in Episode 284 1:06:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, we dive into the fascinating world of motorsports with Danny Thompson, son of the legendary Mickey Thompson. Danny shares his storied journey from racing quarter midgets at the age of nine to breaking land speed records at Bonneville. As a pillar of the off-road racing community, Danny …

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Special Episode: The Prairie City Solar Project Controversy 49:21

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Send us a text The Coyote Creek/Prairie City Solar Project Controversy Guests: - Rose Winn, Natural Resources Consultant, Cal Four Wheel Drive Association - Don Amador, President of Quiet Warrior Racing and Consulting, Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Episode Summary: In this special edition of Conversations with Big Rich, host Big Rich K…

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Navigating Off-Road Adventures with Mathew Giltner in Episode 282 1:01:33

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Send us a text In this episode of "Conversations with Big Rich," host Rich Klein sits down with Mathew Giltner, the executive director of the Nevada Off-Road Association. Mathew shares his fascinating journey from upstate New York to Nevada, detailing his diverse experiences in the Coast Guard, aviation, and the off-road industry. Listen in as they…

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Ramble Radio 553: Sick Days 23:10

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In this one Eddie and a very sick Jerry reminisce on sick days of their youth... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 552: What we missed on the big screen 22:49

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk about movies they wished they could've seen on the big screen, Mega Man as a TV show, Koko B Ware's underrated finisher and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha