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Send us Fan MailGlen Plake joins Big Rich Klein for a wide-ranging conversation about skiing, off-road racing, rock crawling, and the unexpected opportunities that shaped his life.A member of the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame, Glen reflects on growing up in South Lake Tahoe, learning to ski at age two, and finding inspiration in the hot-dogging revolution and early ski films. He discusses his iconic mohawk, resisting the pressure to conform, and the importance of individuality in sports.Glen also shares how family, mechanics, water skiing, and Baja influenced his path. He recounts his unconventional introduction to off-road racing, including a race-saving repair during the Baja 500 and a decades-long relationship with Darren Skelton.The conversation continues with Glen's experience on Truck Night in America, his transition into rock crawling, Trail Hero, and building and wheeling a buggy with his wife, Kimberly. Throughout, Glen emphasizes staying active, embracing uncertainty, helping others, and walking through every door that opens.His advice to the next generation is simple: believe you can—and never let anyone tell you otherwise.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, Big Rich Klein talks with Keith Purmal, a 2025 Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee and one of off-road racing's most trusted voices.Keith shares stories from growing up in Las Vegas, developing an early interest in electronics and ham radio, and working in communications at Area 51 and Nevada Power Company. His lifelong passion for radio technology eventually connected him with legendary promoter Casey Folks and the Las Vegas 400.For more than four decades, Keith has coordinated race communications across Nevada, Arizona, California, and Baja. He describes the challenges of installing repeaters on remote mountaintops, managing multiple radio networks, adapting to Starlink and satellite communications, and staying calm when races take unexpected and sometimes tragic turns.Keith also reflects on Casey Folks' leadership, the importance of volunteers, and the teamwork required to make an off-road event successful. He discusses his Hall of Fame induction, the emotion of being recognized by the racing community, and his plans with Cindy to continue supporting races while traveling and enjoying retirement.This episode celebrates the behind-the-scenes professionals who help keep racers safe and events running—and the off-road family that makes the lifestyle so special. Support the show

It's a MONDAY on Big Rich, TD & Fletch, and somehow everybody made it back alive. Rich returns from a wild wedding weekend in Washington, TD decided one concert wasn't enough and hit MULTIPLE shows in the same weekend, and Kat spent a DJ set in the park… painting a picture. Because of course she did. And Fletch? Fletch did Fletch things. Golf. Coors Light. Repeat. Everybody had themselves a weekend. Now STRAP IN and let's party.

STRAP IN, EVERYONE. Kat says something about Fletch that may be completely unforgivable, and we're not sure their friendship can recover. Then comedian Aries Spears joins us in studio and brings the heat. PLUS — Rich has the beach hack nobody asked for: how to keep sand off your feet. Is it genius? Is it ridiculous? Either way, he's VERY confident. It's Big Rich, TD & Fletch. Let's party.

Let's party on a Wednesday! Rich breaks down what he remembers from training camps across the NFL as the season gets closer. Then, San Diego's HOA and Starbucks Karen, TD, is back with another “LET ME TALK TO YOUR MANAGER” moment. What did they do to tick him off this time? Plus, all the usual chaos from Big Rich, TD & Fletch on 101.5 KGB.

SHE'S BACK!!! After two months away kicking cancer's ass, Kat makes her triumphant return to Big Rich, TD & Fletch — and the guys are ready to celebrate! Naturally, that means welcoming her back with her favorite food: an absolutely ridiculous amount of beans… plus one lonely can of corn. But TD has one more surprise up his sleeve. He somehow gets Kat's FAVORITE HUMAN to stop by the studio and congratulate her on being CANCER FREE. Ladies and gentlemen… DRAKE IS HERE!!! Okay, maybe not that Drake. But after beating cancer, Kat deserves a little trolling with her celebration. Welcome back, Kat. We missed you. ❤️

Tomorrow is National Cat Day... so does that mean Big Rich, TD, and Fletch are legally obligated to celebrate Kat? The guys debate the proper way to honor their co-host before cracking open beers from around the world for an International Beer Day edition of Bar Cart Friday. Plus, just when you thought technology couldn't get any scarier, AI is reportedly creating viruses that could become deadly. So grab a cold one, pet a cat (maybe Kat), and enjoy the laughs before the robots take over.

Today on Big Rich, TD, and Fletch… we're on a mission to break a world record by gathering the most people with the same name—and after careful scientific research, we've landed on Dave. Welcome to the inaugural Dia de los Dave! Meanwhile, Fletch keeps sending photos of "the greatest Italian food he's ever eaten"... while he's in France? And with Kat still away, Rich and TD hatch the only foolproof plan to lure her back to work: dedicate a daily segment to her one true love... beans. It's a show full of Daves, questionable geography, and legumes.

If you could only eat ONE food for an entire year, what are you choosing? Big Rich, TD, and Fletch put their stomachs to the test with some surprisingly passionate picks. Then the crew debates the one item every backyard BBQ absolutely has to have—is it a food, a game, or something else entirely? Plus, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is catching heat after photos surfaced of him having a picnic with his fiancée on the practice field during training camp… wait, what?

What skill do you wish you'd learned as a kid so you'd be an expert by now? Big Rich, TD, and Fletch dive into the talents they wish they had, from musical instruments to speaking new languages. It's also Power Tool Tuesday, so listeners share their funniest (and most painful) DIY disaster stories. Plus, Rich makes a bold promise: he's secretly going to learn Vietnamese over the next two years without telling anyone… just so he can randomly start speaking it one day and completely blow our minds. Will he actually pull it off? Only time will tell!

The guys put five different Dr Pepper flavors to the ultimate taste test to crown the champion (and discover a few that should've stayed on the shelf). Then TD reveals the creepy antique he just bought—and why it might have come with a ghost included. Plus, it's Bar Cart Friday, and Rich mixes up a cocktail to celebrate the "end of summer"... even though the only reason he thinks summer's over is because his kids are heading back to school. It's fizzy, spooky, and slightly delusional—all on today's episode of Big Rich, TD & Fletch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys put five different Dr Pepper flavors to the ultimate taste test to crown the champion (and discover a few that should've stayed on the shelf). Then TD reveals the creepy antique he just bought—and why it might have come with a ghost included. Plus, it's Bar Cart Friday, and Rich mixes up a cocktail to celebrate the "end of summer"... even though the only reason he thinks summer's over is because his kids are heading back to school. It's fizzy, spooky, and slightly delusional—all on today's episode of Big Rich, TD & Fletch.

Kat made a special appearance, calling into the show for the first time in weeks to give everyone a much-needed update. Then the guys got right back to business as Fletch prepared for his trip to Europe, complete with plenty of travel talk and last-minute chaos. Plus, TD unveiled his Top 10 Greatest Robots in Pop Culture History, and let's just say... not everyone agreed with the rankings. From sci-fi legends to animated icons, the debate got heated over who deserved a spot and who got left off the list. A little bit of catching up, a lot of laughs, and one seriously nerdy countdown—it's all on today's episode of Big Rich, TD & Fletch.

Kat made a special appearance, calling into the show for the first time in weeks to give everyone a much-needed update. Then the guys got right back to business as Fletch prepared for his trip to Europe, complete with plenty of travel talk and last-minute chaos. Plus, TD unveiled his Top 10 Greatest Robots in Pop Culture History, and let's just say... not everyone agreed with the rankings. From sci-fi legends to animated icons, the debate got heated over who deserved a spot and who got left off the list. A little bit of catching up, a lot of laughs, and one seriously nerdy countdown—it's all on today's episode of Big Rich, TD & Fletch.

Comic-Con weekend is here, and we're celebrating in style!

Comic-Con weekend is here, and we're celebrating in style!

Send us Fan MailCole shares his 35-year journey from car enthusiast to magazine editor to automotive marketing business owner. Starting with dirt bikes in the New Mexico desert, he became editorial assistant at Hot Rod Magazine in 1990 before launching 4x4 Power—where he built an entry-level off-road publication alongside Trent McGee and Tori Tellem. After twelve years at Peterson Publishing, he transitioned to Chrysler, where he worked in PR for engineering and traveled globally with executives. Following the 2008 financial crisis, Cole started CQ Marketing and now serves clients including Flexlite and Dynatrac, while launching passion projects like Pavement Pounder Events.Cole emphasizes the importance of staying curious and adaptable. Career paths have dissolved—no single company will define your future. Take opportunities, fail forward, and find work that excites you daily. He credits his success to surrounding himself with passionate people and collaborating with industry leaders who cared deeply about quality and customer experience.Don't obsess over finding the perfect path. Get your degree, stay open-minded, and pursue what energizes you. Beware of working in your hobby—passion can turn to drudgery as a 9-to-5. Find the balance between funding your lifestyle and doing work that matters to you.Cole is exploring adventure tours through Pavement Pounder Events, blending his hot-rod expertise with touring experiences. Maybe he should collaborate with Big Rich on an off-road tour concept combining both their industry backgrounds and storytelling skills?Support the show

Comic-Con has officially taken over San Diego, so naturally we asked the important question: What would be the absolute WORST superpower to have? The answers from listeners did not disappoint. Then it's time for TD's weekly game show, Stay or Play, where tough choices and even tougher arguments take center stage. Plus, Big Rich shares his best advice for dropping a few pounds... with varying levels of scientific accuracy. Superhero fails, game show chaos, and questionable fitness tips—just another day with Big Rich, TD & Fletch!

TD is BACK, and he's got plenty to unpack after his trip to Nashville! The guys catch up on everything he missed before diving headfirst into Comic-Con week in San Diego. From the greatest movies and classic arcade games to legendary comic book characters, the nerd flags are flying high. Whether you're a Comic-Con veteran or just here for the laughs, this episode is packed with nostalgia, hot takes, and the usual Big Rich, TD & Fletch chaos. LET'S GO!

TD is BACK, and he's got plenty to unpack after his trip to Nashville! The guys catch up on everything he missed before diving headfirst into Comic-Con week in San Diego. From the greatest movies and classic arcade games to legendary comic book characters, the nerd flags are flying high. Whether you're a Comic-Con veteran or just here for the laughs, this episode is packed with nostalgia, hot takes, and the usual Big Rich, TD & Fletch chaos. LET'S GO!

Give me a pod title for this show On today's episode of Big Rich, TD & Fletch, it was Power Tool Tuesday, and listeners absolutely delivered with their most spectacular DIY disasters—from projects that went sideways to home repairs that somehow made things even worse. We also revealed the official results of our poll: Should Fletch finally buy and proudly wear a man purse? The people have spoken… and Fletch may not like the verdict. Plus, Big Rich caught a seagull in his backyard and is now seriously entertaining the idea of keeping it as a pet, because apparently that's a perfectly reasonable life decision. Chaos, bad ideas, and plenty of laughs—just another day with Big Rich, TD & Fletch.

Give me a pod title for this show On today's episode of Big Rich, TD & Fletch, it was Power Tool Tuesday, and listeners absolutely delivered with their most spectacular DIY disasters—from projects that went sideways to home repairs that somehow made things even worse. We also revealed the official results of our poll: Should Fletch finally buy and proudly wear a man purse? The people have spoken… and Fletch may not like the verdict. Plus, Big Rich caught a seagull in his backyard and is now seriously entertaining the idea of keeping it as a pet, because apparently that's a perfectly reasonable life decision. Chaos, bad ideas, and plenty of laughs—just another day with Big Rich, TD & Fletch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Big Rich, TD & Fletch, we're getting Comic-Con ready by figuring out which characters we'd actually cosplay as—and which costumes should never see the light of day. We also found a new steamy movie to watch with your partner, and Fletch is officially preparing for Europe by purchasing a purse. Not for his wife. Not as a gift. For himself. Bon voyage, fashion king.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Big Rich, TD & Fletch, we're getting Comic-Con ready by figuring out which characters we'd actually cosplay as—and which costumes should never see the light of day. We also found a new steamy movie to watch with your partner, and Fletch is officially preparing for Europe by purchasing a purse. Not for his wife. Not as a gift. For himself. Bon voyage, fashion king.

It's a jam-packed Bar Cart Friday as comedian Uncle Lazer stops by to talk stand-up, life on the road, and share plenty of laughs with Big Rich, TD and Fletch. Then the party gets kicked into high gear when Barrell Craft Spirits joins the crew in studio for another unforgettable Bar Cart Friday. Plus, the phones light up as listeners confess their ultimate "Fat Guy Kryptonite"—the one food they simply can't resist. Comedy, great whiskey, and delicious temptations... it's everything you want from a Friday morning.

It's a jam-packed Bar Cart Friday as comedian Uncle Lazer stops by to talk stand-up, life on the road, and share plenty of laughs with Big Rich, TD and Fletch. Then the party gets kicked into high gear when Barrell Craft Spirits joins the crew in studio for another unforgettable Bar Cart Friday. Plus, the phones light up as listeners confess their ultimate "Fat Guy Kryptonite"—the one food they simply can't resist. Comedy, great whiskey, and delicious temptations... it's everything you want from a Friday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another Bar Cart Friday presented by Keg N Bottle, and this week we're pouring some of the most unique whiskey in America with Barrell Craft Spirits! Known for their award-winning cask-strength blends and incredible attention to detail, the Barrell team joins Big Rich, TD & Fletch in studio to taste some exceptional pours, talk whiskey, and explain what makes Barrell one of the most respected names in the spirits world. Plus, as always, the guys mix in plenty of laughs, questionable tasting notes from TD, and the kind of Friday chaos you'd expect from the show.

It's another Bar Cart Friday presented by Keg N Bottle, and this week we're pouring some of the most unique whiskey in America with Barrell Craft Spirits! Known for their award-winning cask-strength blends and incredible attention to detail, the Barrell team joins Big Rich, TD & Fletch in studio to taste some exceptional pours, talk whiskey, and explain what makes Barrell one of the most respected names in the spirits world. Plus, as always, the guys mix in plenty of laughs, questionable tasting notes from TD, and the kind of Friday chaos you'd expect from the show.

San Diego turned into a sauna, so naturally we had opinions. Big Rich, TD & Fletch tackled the best ways to beat the heat, settled the very serious debate over the perfect hot-day food and drink, and checked in on the flooding along the coast. Grab something cold—you've earned it.

San Diego turned into a sauna, so naturally we had opinions. Big Rich, TD & Fletch tackled the best ways to beat the heat, settled the very serious debate over the perfect hot-day food and drink, and checked in on the flooding along the coast. Grab something cold—you've earned it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Rich, TD and Fletch open the phones to find the greatest make-out songs of all time, and listeners do not disappoint. Then it's Power Tool Tuesday, where the crew hears unbelievable DIY disaster stories—from simple home projects to complete catastrophes. And because Rich always has an opinion, he wraps things up by sharing his very specific advice on growing back fingernails and breaking up dog fights. Romance, renovations, and ridiculous life hacks... just another day with Big Rich, TD and Fletch.

Big Rich, TD and Fletch open the phones to find the greatest make-out songs of all time, and listeners do not disappoint. Then it's Power Tool Tuesday, where the crew hears unbelievable DIY disaster stories—from simple home projects to complete catastrophes. And because Rich always has an opinion, he wraps things up by sharing his very specific advice on growing back fingernails and breaking up dog fights. Romance, renovations, and ridiculous life hacks... just another day with Big Rich, TD and Fletch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Rich, TD and Fletch are back after the weekend and firing on all cylinders. The guys talk about Tom Cruise's latest movie, Rich shares a travel hack that may or may not be completely made up (but somehow worked for him once), and TD gets roasted for wearing those straps on his glasses so they don't fall off. Nerd alert! A Monday full of questionable advice, blockbuster movies, and nonstop laughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Rich, TD and Fletch are back after the weekend and firing on all cylinders. The guys talk about Tom Cruise's latest movie, Rich shares a travel hack that may or may not be completely made up (but somehow worked for him once), and TD gets roasted for wearing those straps on his glasses so they don't fall off. Nerd alert! A Monday full of questionable advice, blockbuster movies, and nonstop laughs.

It's an unforgettable Bar Cart Friday as Marlon Wayans joins Big Rich, TD and Fletch in studio for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation. Then the party gets kicked into overdrive with El Cristiano Tequila, as TD gets absolutely overserved in the name of good radio. To top it all off, Big Rich attempts to teach Fletch how to speak French... despite not actually knowing French himself. Celebrity laughs, tequila-fueled chaos, and one of the wildest Fridays of the year.

Bar Cart Friday is back! This week, Big Rich, TD & Fletch welcome Karan Khanna, founder of El Cristiano Tequila, to talk about the story behind one of the fastest-growing premium tequila brands. From the passion and craftsmanship that go into every bottle to what makes El Cristiano stand out from the crowd, Karan shares how the brand was built and why tequila lovers have been taking notice. Of course, it wouldn't be Bar Cart Friday without a few pours, plenty of laughs, and a conversation about what makes a truly great tequila. Whether you're a longtime tequila fan or just looking for your next favorite bottle, this is an episode you won't want to miss… also TD is clearly overserved.

It's an unforgettable Bar Cart Friday as Marlon Wayans joins Big Rich, TD and Fletch in studio for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation. Then the party gets kicked into overdrive with El Cristiano Tequila, as TD gets absolutely overserved in the name of good radio. To top it all off, Big Rich attempts to teach Fletch how to speak French... despite not actually knowing French himself. Celebrity laughs, tequila-fueled chaos, and one of the wildest Fridays of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bar Cart Friday is back! This week, Big Rich, TD & Fletch welcome Karan Khanna, founder of El Cristiano Tequila, to talk about the story behind one of the fastest-growing premium tequila brands. From the passion and craftsmanship that go into every bottle to what makes El Cristiano stand out from the crowd, Karan shares how the brand was built and why tequila lovers have been taking notice. Of course, it wouldn't be Bar Cart Friday without a few pours, plenty of laughs, and a conversation about what makes a truly great tequila. Whether you're a longtime tequila fan or just looking for your next favorite bottle, this is an episode you won't want to miss… also TD is clearly overserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Rich is back from his trip to the Grand Canyon with plenty of stories from the adventure. Then the crew tackles a surprisingly heated debate: is rice a top 10 food of all time? Finally, Rich reveals his pick for the celebrity with the sexiest male voice, and the gang weighs in with their own nominees. It's another unpredictable morning of laughs, hot takes, and classic Big Rich, TD and Fletch chaos.

Big Rich is back from his trip to the Grand Canyon with plenty of stories from the adventure. Then the crew tackles a surprisingly heated debate: is rice a top 10 food of all time? Finally, Rich reveals his pick for the celebrity with the sexiest male voice, and the gang weighs in with their own nominees. It's another unpredictable morning of laughs, hot takes, and classic Big Rich, TD and Fletch chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Rich claims he's spending the day at the Grand Canyon... but the timing feels awfully suspicious considering it just so happened to be Taylor Swift's wedding weekend. The guys investigate this shocking coincidence. Plus, what is the absolute BEST smell of summer? Charcoal grills? Fresh-cut grass? Sunscreen? Movie theater popcorn? And Kylie Jenner is officially the new voice of Meta AI, which sparks an important debate: if YOU had to pick the sexiest male voice for AI, who gets the job? TD says the answer is Matthew McConaughey... and he's prepared to throw hands with anyone who disagrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Rich claims he's spending the day at the Grand Canyon... but the timing feels awfully suspicious considering it just so happened to be Taylor Swift's wedding weekend. The guys investigate this shocking coincidence. Plus, what is the absolute BEST smell of summer? Charcoal grills? Fresh-cut grass? Sunscreen? Movie theater popcorn? And Kylie Jenner is officially the new voice of Meta AI, which sparks an important debate: if YOU had to pick the sexiest male voice for AI, who gets the job? TD says the answer is Matthew McConaughey... and he's prepared to throw hands with anyone who disagrees.

It's Power Tool Tuesday and the boys are absolutely ROCKIN'! The race is on to crown another Tool of the Week, and as always, the nominations are questionable, the arguments are loud, and nobody is safe. Big Rich, TD and Fletch bring another morning packed with laughs, chaos, and just enough power tools to get everyone in trouble.

It's Power Tool Tuesday and the boys are absolutely ROCKIN'! The race is on to crown another Tool of the Week, and as always, the nominations are questionable, the arguments are loud, and nobody is safe. Big Rich, TD and Fletch bring another morning packed with laughs, chaos, and just enough power tools to get everyone in trouble.

Big Rich gets a very unexpected (and very unnecessary) post-Father's Day surprise as TD and Fletch serve him breakfast in bed… in the studio—eggs, pancakes, toast, juice, whiskey, and yes… an air mattress. Completely normal stuff. Then the chaos continues as the gang dives into DIY Disaster stories with listeners—from dropping boats to putting screws through thumbs… nothing goes according to plan. It's messy, painful, and hilarious. Let's go.

Big Rich gets a very unexpected (and very unnecessary) post-Father's Day surprise as TD and Fletch serve him breakfast in bed… in the studio—eggs, pancakes, toast, juice, whiskey, and yes… an air mattress. Completely normal stuff. Then the chaos continues as the gang dives into DIY Disaster stories with listeners—from dropping boats to putting screws through thumbs… nothing goes according to plan. It's messy, painful, and hilarious. Let's go.

Big Rich kicks things off with what might be the worst donut take in show history, immediately sending TD and Fletch into a spiral. Then the guys flip the script and put TD to the test—trying to pronounce the top players in the World Cup… and it goes exactly how you think it will. Bad takes, butchered names, and nonstop chaos.

Big Rich kicks things off with what might be the worst donut take in show history, immediately sending TD and Fletch into a spiral. Then the guys flip the script and put TD to the test—trying to pronounce the top players in the World Cup… and it goes exactly how you think it will. Bad takes, butchered names, and nonstop chaos.

Big Rich, TD, and Fletch recap their Father's Day weekends and find out who had the most "dad" Father's Day of them all. TD had a life-changing realization after a weekend family debate over where to eat dinner: maybe it's time to move into an assisted living facility where the menu is already decided. Plus, with the 2nd Annual Dad Games in the rearview mirror, the guys start brainstorming brand-new events for next year—including competitions that somehow get dumber every time they speak. From Father's Day victories to retirement home fantasies, it's another completely normal episode of Big Rich, TD, and Fletch.

Big Rich, TD, and Fletch recap their Father's Day weekends and find out who had the most "dad" Father's Day of them all. TD had a life-changing realization after a weekend family debate over where to eat dinner: maybe it's time to move into an assisted living facility where the menu is already decided. Plus, with the 2nd Annual Dad Games in the rearview mirror, the guys start brainstorming brand-new events for next year—including competitions that somehow get dumber every time they speak. From Father's Day victories to retirement home fantasies, it's another completely normal episode of Big Rich, TD, and Fletch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.