Episode 1017 - Interview Big Rich

David has always been interested in Jeeps, while in college in the late 1990s, he was able to buy his first Jeep, a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. He started learning and exploring with that, after that was totaled in an accident, he then bought his 1984 CJ7, and his life changed forever. David was born with a very rare peripheral neuropathy, which has affected his ability to be able to get around, so as his disability has progressed over the years, his Jeep has literally become his replacement for his legs. Allowing him to be able to get out and explore the areas that he would be otherwise inaccessible to him. David has been deeply ingrained in the Jeep community for almost 30 years. He lived in Moab for 14 years where he was one of the organizers and planners for Easter Jeep Safari, he also was the Land Use Officer for the Red Rock 4 Wheelers for 13 years and helped to preserve and protect the trails around Moab. He now lives, literally, right next door to Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah. David's passion and love for Jeeps is truly remarkable. He currently owns 8 older Jeeps or Willys. At least one from every decade from the '40s through the '90s. He is passionate about the older stuff. He also is a collector of Jeep memorabilia, and currently has the world's most complete Jeep grille collection. He has a grille from every model of Jeep made from 1941 to 2021. 65 grilles total. He also has a tailgate collection, with tailgates from 18 different models of Jeeps. All of this stuff is hanging in his garage which he's turning into a Jeep Museum. In 2018 David have the opportunity to compete on the reality show, Truck Night in America. He had a wonderful time and met some great people through that experience. Most recently, David has just written and a published a memoir about what it was like growing up disabled, and what got him into jeeping. The book is available on Amazon, in both digital format, or as a paperback or hardback. It is titled, "It's a Jeep thing... The Life and Adventures of a Disabled Jeeper"

On tonight’s episode… News, Rivian Bribing Jeep Owners! Jeep laying off! Jeep Gladiator Update; Can I fit 35s? Must have for your jeep; ElementFire

Do You Prep for New Terrain? Do you have on board air, or do you carry an external compressor? Do you like wheeling with doors on or doors off?

On tonight’s episode… News stories, Jeep new EVs to come with ICE? Newbie Nuggets Wendy continues her series on using a spotter And in Must have STUFF for your Jeep! 67 Designs dash mounting system. #jeeptalkshow, #jeep, #jeeplife, #jtschicchat, #jeeps, #jeep, #x, #jeeplife, #offroad, #jeepwrangler, #jeepnation, #jeeplove, #jeepfamily, #itsajeepthing, #jeepporn, #wrangler, #jeepbeef, #offroading, #jeepsofinstagram, #jeepin, #jeepwave, #jeepjk, #jeepjeep, #rubicon, #jeepgirl, #jeeprubicon, #jeeper, #jeeping, #jeeplifestyle, #jeepcj, #jeepers, #jku, #jeepcherokee, #cj

Sam's family has been in the CO2 business since 1947. Sam used his contacts in the restaurant and CO2 industry together with his experience wheeling to put together a high quality, very functional portable air system at a very good price. #jeeptalkshow #jeep #jeeplife #jtschicchat

On tonight’s episode… News story(s) Narrow Escape - Trapped by Hail, Flash Floods, and Landslides, and Do You Jeep Meet? Jeep Gladiator Update; Inside Off-road Modifications? Must have for your jeep; Armorlite to replace your carpet. #jeeptalkshow #jeep #jeeplife #jtschicchat

On tonight’s episode we’ll be asking you… What have you lost, damaged and ruined from the Jeep? Do you wheel often with the same group/club?

On tonight’s episode… News story(s) New CEO to double volume Newbie Nuggets Wendy continues to share how to use a spotter Fabricating Frenzy do you like to repair your stuff? And in Must have STUFF for your Jeep! Hi-Lift Jack Bed Mount for Jeep Gladiator #jeeptalkshow #jeep #jeeplife #jtschicchat

Wheeling since 82’, decide to make off-roading my life in 2000 by starting CalROCS, name change in 2005 to werock. 4low magazine owner since 2016, podcaster since 2020. Joined the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Board of Directors in 2023 and the Rubicon Trail Foundation Board of directors in March of 2024

On tonight’s episode… News story(s) Leave no Jeeper behind, but what if they’re stupid? Jeep Gladiator Update; Trail adventure when Gone-GPN Must have for your jeep; windshield wiper reservoir damage on the trail? We have a solution. #jeeptalkshow #jeep #jeeplife #jtschicchat