In this episode, Bryce Kenny, Ryan Anderson, and Adam Anderson reunite to share hilarious stories from Colt's recent wedding in Texas, where the guys turned an Airbnb into RC plane battlefield headquarters. Highlights include Bryce accidentally hitting the groom in the face with a plane, Adam's grumpy cooking adventures at the fire pit, and Chris Kohler's spiral-cut back wound. The conversation shifts to their Atlanta camping experience where all their kids connected while Ryan's RC batteries be...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Join Monster Jam Drivers Bryce Kenny, Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and Cole Venard for an action-packed episode covering their recent adventures from Minneapolis to El Paso. The crew shares unfiltered stories from both on and off the track, giving listeners an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on the Monster Jam circuit. Key Episode Elements: *Minneapolis Mall of America Escapades: Ryan's frustration about missing the SpongeBob roller coaster while Cole gets caught up in shopping sprees ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 8Ep. 5
In this emotional and candid conversation, Bryce Kenny sits down with George Balhan —the original driver of the *Mohawk Warrior monster truck—for their first in-depth discussion about the iconic truck that connected their careers. George shares the origin story of how Mohawk Warrior was born from his genuine connection with fans, while Bryce reveals the challenges of stepping into a beloved brand amidst fan backlash. The two drivers openly discuss the difficult transition period, their personal ...
Feb 27, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 4
In this episode, the crew (Bryce, Adam, Ryan, and “special guest Cole”) gather after an epic meal at Cholos Tacos in Anaheim, California. Fighting through their food comas, they dive into their recent RC car obsessions, with Cole revealing his newfound interest in RC planes. The conversation takes an interesting turn as they discuss personal growth and the power of getting "unstuck" in life. Between debates about the best sandwich shops and nostalgic stories about microwave cooking disasters, th...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Step into the Monster truck inner circle for a raw, two-part episode capturing all the drama of the Glendale event. Before the show, the drivers share their strategies and expectations. Afterwards, they dive deep into the night's biggest stories - from the ongoing debate about expert vs. fan judging to the return of Ryan's lucky shirt from his championship run. Get the real story behind Cole's fiery introduction, Adam's freestyle comeback, and the friendly competition that drives these athletes ...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Our epic return features two flavors of chaos - an Anderson family wedding complete with driver flower boys and rogue golf carts, plus the inside scoop on Monster Mutt's early external success and our internal struggle: how hard is too hard to send it? Between dirty Santa gifts and chassis-crushing decisions, this one's wilder than a freestyle run. Highlights: Pro drivers become flower boys Golf cart chaos crashes the wedding Fan-favorite moments The real talk about breaking trucks Dirty Santa g...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 8Ep. 1
3 types of people in the world when looking at an acorn : 1) Those that see the acorn as just an acorn 2) Those that see the acorn for its potential as an oak tree 3) Those that see the forest-potential of the acorn Which one are you? Bryce Kenny welcomes Ryan Anderson , Tyler Menninga , Chris Koehler , and Camden Murphy on this week's episode! - Ryan Anderson fills in for Adam driving Grave Digger -Camden Murphy binge drinks juice boxes ? -R/C mayhem on the West Tour - Tyler Menninga wins racin...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 10
P.I.T. Time - P utting I n T ime What can the Prince learn before it is his time to become King? The lessons we learn before we get where we ultimately want to be will make all the difference in winning and losing , and maybe even achieving the dream to begin with. When we're not in the lead position, 3 key things to maximize the lessons we need to learn to prepare us for our BIG opportunity : - Look at our past ; refresh ourselves on what we've ALREADY learned - Develop our character . The more...
Mar 14, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Anxiety = an overestimation of our situation , and an underestimation of ourselves What is hyper-intention? Can you want something in life so badly that you actually push it away? Bryce Kenny welcomes Ryan Anderson , Tyler Menninga , and Chris Koehler on Weekly Tuneup as they discuss some important life stuff! Bryce confronts Tyler on the shade he tried to throw after last week's episode The Debate: Is fan judging helping or hurting the sport of Monster Jam? Chris' barn burner freestyle in Detro...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Purpose isn’t as hard to find as we make it out to be … but what are the key ingredients? Equip your passion, and you’ll find your purpose . So what’s it look like to be “passionate” today in a world that finds it threatening? What about the people that say they don’t think they’re passionate about anything? Bryce Kenny & Adam Anderson welcome Chris Koehler, C olt Stephens , Ryan Anderson , Colton Eichelberger, & Tyler Menninga on this week’s episode from Miami and Detroit . -Is Tyler’s ...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 7
What we DON'T know costs us the most and keeps us from building momentum... so how do we fix that? How do we go from stalled mode, to in-gear (taking action towards our dreams/goals), and eventually creating momentum to get the exponential results? Bryce Kenny hosts Adam Anderson on this week's episode from Minneapolis and Anaheim where they discuss: -Bryce's Minneapolis hospital visit -Adam's season updates -Can Driver's influence track changes each weekend? -Bryce's massive case/crash in Tampa...
Feb 21, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 6
What trophies are you chasing?? Bryce Kenny and Adam Anderson are joined by Bari Mussawir , Camden Murphy, Ryan Anderson, and Tyler Menninga on this week's episode to talk more about the differences between the cultures of the stadium tours, and the memories being made ... WARNING - Not for little ears in the backseat of your car! Feed Memories, Not Egos - You can't feed both at the same time When it's all said and done, the memories you'll have are the only trophies you'll care about... better ...
Feb 07, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Can we all work harder? Yes. Is that the answer to life's problems? No. Some people think they're already working at full capacity, so how are they supposed to "find their next gear" if they're exhausted? ...By knowing where their pit stops are along the way. The race of life is about ENDURANCE , not just speed. Identifying the elements of our jobs, family lives, and pursuits that "fill us up", energize us, and bring us the most fulfillment is key. Then do more of those things! Bryce Kenny, Adam...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Bryce Kenny welcomes Tyler Menninga , Adam Anderson , and Ryan Anderson on this week's episode for updates heading into week #2 for both stadium tours in Monster Jam. -Three modes in life: Stalled, In-Gear, & Race Mode - what mode are you in? What does each mode look like? How do you progress from Stalled to In-Gear, and ultimately to Racing Mode? -Ryan and Tyler's hilarious "King of the Hammers" experience and the discussion on how Tyler has managed to survive life without common sense -Pla...
Jan 23, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Finding the right gear starts with seeing ourselves at our best instead of our worst! So how do monster truck drivers approach a new season with a clean slate? Bryce Kenny calls Adam Anderson to discuss their season openers and what best versions look like to them. Joined by Tyler Menninga, Ryan Anderson, and Colt Stephens Barn Finds are all about perspective How would you be described today versus how would you want to be described a year from now? Bryce calls Adam to discuss season kickoffs, A...
Jan 16, 2024•49 min•Season 7Ep. 2
2024 is here and we're kicking it off the right way with an episode from the vault, recorded in August 2023 and never released . With Bryce Kenny, Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Krysten Anderson, Weston Anderson , and Elvis Lainez around the table, they discuss a series of firsts and lots of behind the scenes perspectives on stories from 2023. Bryce's first experience at Digger's Dungeon and the Anderson Compound First Driver's Dirty Santa gift exchange and the resulting first bidet experiences F...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 1
What happened between Bryce Kenny and fellow driver Lee O’Donnell (Mad Scientist)?? Geared for Life - Chapter 7 titled “Roadblocks” starts off by telling a story of when Bryce almost got in a fight his first night around the Monster Jam drivers when veteran Driver Lee squared off. Lee tells his side of the story, talks about his transition out of Monster Jam, and discusses his iconic memories such as completing the first (and only) front flip in a monster truck in this FULL interview. Read the f...
Sep 26, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In part 3, Bryce looks like viable options like emailing Feld, starting with an independent, or going to train at programs like UNOH, WSSU, and UTI. Which one is best for you? "How do I make it in Monster Jam" is the number 1 question we get asked. Even though some people are really just asking for a formula to follow, to make it a career in motorsports takes a lot of hard work and strategy. There is no formula. However, there ARE breadcrumbs. Going solo for this 3 part series, Bryce discusses t...
Apr 05, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 6
"Putting meat on the bone" - In Part 2, Bryce discusses the two types of drivers out there, and the core competencies that he sees drivers need to possess to maximize their value. This will help anyone know where they can adjust their skillsets for their job, family, and even their ambitions beyond their current circumstances. "How do I make it in Monster Jam" is the number 1 question we get asked. Even though some people are really just asking for a formula to follow, to make it a career in mot...
Apr 05, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 5
"How do I make it in Monster Jam" is the number 1 question we get asked. Even though some people are really just asking for a formula to follow, to make it a career in motorsports takes a lot of hard work and strategy. There is no formula. However, there ARE breadcrumbs. Going solo for this 3 part series, Bryce discusses those breadcrumbs. In part 1, Bryce discusses his own story about making some pathway decisions and the times where he felt like he was on an island. He also shifts the perspect...
Apr 05, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 4
We welcome Camden Murphy, driver of Bakugan Dragonoid, onto the podcast for a lively discussion from the Ford Field locker room in Detroit! -PSA: don't eat your boogers -Bryce and Adam discuss the dynamics of Camden on tour -Camden's simulator company -NASCAR vs Monster Jam ambitions -How the desire to win effects a driver's mindset
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 3
Father and son duo Matt Pagliarulo (Jester) and Nick Pagliarulo (Kraken) join Bryce and Adam in Minneapolis talking about Nick's epic crash from Tampa, their family's pathway from being super fans to becoming superstars, and how love is in the air around the Pagliarulo camp these days. If you need a good laugh today, this is the episode for you.
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 2
It’s 2023 and Bryce & Adam are ready to kick off a brand new season of Gears and Nachos. Coming to you from Houston, they talk aliens, what is truth, season updates, getting “unstuck”, and the biggest competition of the year… the PEE-OFF!
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 1
If you’ve ever had or considered a 2nd income stream, you’re not alone. Uncertain times, recession, inflation, we’re hearing it all. How does the monster truck industry cope? Survive? How should drivers think about damage, costs? Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and Bryce Kenny talk about the mental side of the present world of Monster Jam and the future… sometimes you win, sometimes you learn! Failure is not an option.
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Bryce and Adam talk about how to adjust from driving in stadiums to arenas, welcome Cole Venard back to talk about him and Adam's time with The Legend truck together, and how leveraging one opportunity to the next is the key to moving forward in life. Guest appearance by Jeff Sinn towards the end to talk about what it's like crewing for Adam and the importance of the driver/crew chief working relationship.
Mar 19, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Bryce and Adam welcome 3 Monster Jam superfans Reagan (@Monster.Jam.Lord), Wayne (@AvengersRacing) and Armando (@MonsterJamReels) onto the podcast to tell their stories, share social media growth experiences (over half a million followers combined), and just hang out with a couple crazy monster truck drivers. This life can be as wild as you make it... So what are you waiting for to live your best one? What a life, indeed.
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Bryce and Adam talk about social media tips, branding opportunities, and how it feels going into the first sold out event of the tour for 2022 in Detroit.
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 3
Bryce and Adam talk through the question so many people ask, "what's it take to make it in the monster truck world?" Cole Venard joins midway through to give his advice from the independent side. Locker room chat before Minneapolis show #2.
Feb 13, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 2
It's a new season of talks of gears and eating nachos together. Adam and Bryce talk about the season so far in San Antonio, St Louis and heading into Tampa this weekend. What's the mental approach to driving a Monster Jam truck? What do they think about this year's new style of track? Listen in...
Feb 05, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Adam Anderson and Ryan Anderson corner Bryce Kenny to talk about his Monster Jam journey, what happened when Great Clips came on board to sponsor Mohawk Warrior, what representing sponsors in 2021 looks like, and stories along the way. This one might be a bit longer than the others, but it's filled with personal anecdotes, beliefs, and plenty of laughs, ending with stories and details of Leslie "Hoof" Anderson, Adam and Ryan's uncle and friend of the Monster Jam community who just passed away th...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 6
