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Bryce Kenny
Adam Anderson and Bryce Kenny create carnage together in giant stadiums across the country in front of cameras and millions of fans, but the stories behind the scenes, the family influences, and the memories made are what matter most.
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 racing against Bryce Kenny in Jacksonville mud show, but did he deserve a 5 second penalty for missing the race ramp? Join the debate...
-The drivers discuss the differences between driving in arenas versus stadiums. Most prefer stadiums as arenas feel can feel like "Groundhog Day" after so many events.
Listen to "Geared for Life" audio book on Audible HERE
P.I.T. Time - Putting In Time
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 we build up our character now when we're not in first place, the more ready we'll be when we take the lead.
-Learn faith. CHOOSE to believe rather than doubt.
Bryce Kenny welcomes Tyler Menninga and Ryan Anderson on to discuss a variety of topics including their experiences at Gatorland, pit party engagement strategies, and debate over rules enforcement at a recent Monster Jam event.
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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 hurtingthe sport of Monster Jam?
- Chris' barn burner freestyle in Detroit driving Northern Nightmare
- Ryan's season, ups and downs, and what he would change in his career right now
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, Colt Stephens, Ryan Anderson, Colton Eichelberger, & Tyler Menninga on this week’s episode from Miami and Detroit.
-Is Tyler’s beaver joke funny or not?
-Adam discusses his STRONG reaction in Anaheim when he got shut off in freestyle and told he couldn’t finish his run do to the new 30 second re-fire rule
-Chris Koehler talks about driving Northern Nightmare and his first underwhelming early morning media driving performance
-Adam’s budding career as a simulator tuner
-How many strikes does Tyler Menninga deserve?
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-Bringing back the "pee off" on the East Tour-Ryan Anderson joins last minute and gives his opinion on some of the events starting earlier this year
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 make them good ones!
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 Anderson, Tyler Menninga, Ryan Anderson, and Colt Stephens chat about their current tours and the road of life that brought them to where they are today in the monster truck industry.
Pick up a copy of Bryce's new book "Geared for Life; Making The Shift Into Your Full Potential" anywhere books are sold, or follow this link to Amazon today ---> FIND MY NEXT GEAR
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
-Playing the "points game" - Confronting Tyler for his decision to not close out freestyle in 12th position and to choose an earlier slot
-What Driver has surprised you the most this year?
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, Adam's big fire and hard crash in San Francisco, and Bryce's approach heading into San Antonio
- Advice for anyone wanting to shift their perspective and find their best versions to approach life with
Ready to find your NEXT gear?
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
- First MowTow lawnmower race
- Bryce's prep for his first book release heading into Sept 2023 - Geared for Life
...if you're a fan of Gears and Nachos, this episode is for you! Thank you for years of listens and engagement
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 full story and more like it in “Geared for Life; Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential” available now wherever books are sold...
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 those breadcrumbs.
"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 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.
"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 perspective on why people shouldn't try to figure out the "formula" and start focusing on viable next moves.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 this week.
Bryce Kenny, Adam Anderson and Ryan Anderson in Dallas talking about the last few MJ events, fan judging, Adam's quarantine, lugies and cold hotel rooms, and all the latest life events.
In a storm delay here in East Rutherford, Bryce, Adam, and Ryan take the opportunity in the locker room to chat about Scott Hartsock's lasting legacy and impact on the Monster Jam community. They welcome Bryan Wright, Buddy Tompkins, and Charlie Pauken onto the podcast!
Adam Anderson, Bryce Kenny, and Ryan Anderson talk about Adam's wild crash on Sunday in San Antonio on the 4th of July, pushing trucks to their limits, what driver's go through on a 3-stadium show weekend, and how proud we are to live in the LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE! Listen to find out how to enter the giveaway for this week... Great Clips flag flown on the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior...
Adam and Bryce talk welcome Ryan Anderson and Brandon Vinson to the podcast, talking about the Gravedigger NASCAR collaboration with Kevin Harvick, Kansas City Monster Jam, and how to collaborate with big brands. Want a pair of Pit Viper's? Listen to find out how to enter and WIN.
You asked, and we answered.... Gears and Nachos podcast is BACK! Adam Anderson and Bryce Kenny chat with Ryan Anderson and Bari Musawwir about the 2021 season, Adam driving Megalodon instead of Grave Digger and Ryan driving Bakugan Dragonoid instead of SonUvaDigger, and what father's day is really all about for all you dads out there. It's good to be back!
Bryce and Adam chat about tips and tricks for doing media and improving at communicating before they welcome Colt Stephens, Monster Jam driver and grower of awesome beards. Colt has driven MJ trucks such as FS1 Cleatus, Doomsday, Zombie, and now Brodozer. We talk about his deep sea diving welding career, all the cool projects he does at Texas Truck Works, growing up in motocross, and what it's been like driving the first Diesel powered Monster Jam truck in history.
Bryce Kenny and Adam Anderson welcome their favorite Canadian superstar Cam McQueen onto the Podcast for an epic episode! Cam's "live like there's no tomorrow" mindset has opened up some incredible opportunities for him chasing his dreams along the way in motorsports. Cam got his major break with Nitro Circus working with Travis Pastrana, jumping a school bus over a 125ft gap, eventually driving a Monster Jam truck, the FIRST ever to complete a backflip in a monster truck in competition, and creator of the "corkscrew" in a monster truck. We discuss first impressions, Cam's "veteran" clique inside of Monster Jam giving Bryce a hard time his first year in the sport, Cam and Adam tell stories from wild nights at Travis Pastrana's house back in the day (did Adam Anderson try to fight Jimmie Johnson?!?). When it's all said and done, life is about the memories you make and friendships you build, and nobody is better at achieving those two things than Cam McQueen.
What happens when you put Dennis/Ryan/Adam Krysten Anderson, Bryce Kenny, and Bari Musawwir in a van in the middle of a Florida swamp between MJ Stuntacular hits? Chaos. If you enjoyed the MJ Breaking World Records show on Discovery Channel, this behind the scenes episode will give you plenty of chuckles.
Adam and Bryce invite special guest Chris Jacobs onto the podcast who is the Discovery Channel host of Diesel Brothers/Monster Jam Breaking World Records show, host of Overhaulin', Barrett-Jackson Live host, Long Lost Family on TLC host, and he talks about working in Hollywood, his first impressions of Monster Jam, and we talk American Muscle (cars) til the sun goes down! This guy is definitely "one of us"!
David Ankin is the star of the hit tv car build show "Toymakerz" on History Channel, and we dive into what it's like driving machines with crazy horsepower, where the racing industry is heading in the future, and David gives his best tips on how to start getting sponsors and turning them into true business partners for you in the pursuit of your dream. He's joined by his 14 yr old son, Brayden, who's already driving circles around some people in the motorsports world.
David Ankin - @realdavidankin
Brayden Ankin - @brayden_ankin
Bryce Kenny - @warriorbryce
Adam Anderson - @adamanderson_gd
Adam Anderson and Bryce Kenny are starting season 2 off with a bang, this time with the other Anderson siblings... Ryan and Krysten. What happens when you put 3 offspring of Dennis Anderson in the same room? You get unfiltered stories of their dad, their own lives, and honest advice on what it takes to chase a dream.
Bryce and Adam invite NHRA Top Fuel champion Clay Millican onto the podcast. Bryce and Clay talk about their history together in Top Fuel racing during the IHRA days, Clay's scariest crashes in his 300mph machine, and Clay shares his story about his son Dalton's impactful Monster Jam career before a tragic motorcycle accident took his life in 2015. Clay has busted his butt to make a 20-year career driving a Top Fuel dragster... so what makes him so different? What causes him to have a "do whatever it takes" attitude?
Clay Millican's Instagram - @ClayMillican
Bryce Kenny's Instagram - @WarriorBryce
Adam Anderson Instagram - @AdamAnderson_gd
Bryce and Adam invite Gravedigger driver Brandon Vinson on the podcast to discuss the corona chaos, germophobes vs toilet seats, and what other trucks they'd drive.
Instagram:
Bryce Kenny - @warriorbryce
Adam Anderson - adamanderson_gd
Brandon Vinson - brandonvinsongd
Bryce and Adam interview Mikey Vaters II, driver of Overkill Evolution, and discuss different paths to becoming a professional monster truck driver, real social media strategies, answer more fan questions, and what each of them would've done for careers if they hadn't pursued motorsports.
Bryce's Instagram - @warriorbryce
Adam's Instagram - @adamanderson_gd
Mikey Vaters II YouTube - V2 Vids
Adam and Bryce discuss triumphs and tribulations from the last event, how they honestly feel about the new 30 second freestyle rule, keeping family first in the midst of a very demanding career, and answer some fan questions from social media!
Adam and Bryce welcome their 2nd guest to the podcast, driver Marc McDonald - talking about the highs and low of their past events in Minneapolis, ripping sides off of trailers, and maximizing your role in life to keep chasing your dreams.
Adam and Bryce bring their first guest on, Cole Venard driver of Black Pearl, who talks about being on tour with Bryce in 2017, being best buds with Adam since 2007, and Cole overcoming losing his leg to drive a monster truck today. Who needs two legs when you've got four wheels?!?
Adam and Bryce discuss their Houston event from last week, stories from the road, and the types of personalities that people have that make them act in certain ways. Do you add to the culture you're in or take away? Hopefully, the other drivers they use as examples won't be offended!!
Bryce and Adam discuss their first impressions of one another, their racing rivalry in Anaheim, Adam's pressure of upholding the Anderson family legacy, and what it takes to not give up on your dreams.