Bryce Kenny and Tyler Menninga are in Glendale and firing on all cylinders—well, at least the ones that didn’t break in Houston.
The guys swap stories about pit party burnout, media demands, and Tyler’s hard luck that followed him out of Texas.
Somewhere between talking about flannels, video games, and Tyler’s obsession with Dixxon shorts, they manage to dive deep on burnout, balance, and how tough stretches shape better drivers.
Then it all goes off the rails with chemtrails, conspiracies, and Bryce’s “pee-for-a-century” talent. It’s classic Gears & Nachos: honest, hilarious, and a little unhinged—just the way you like it.
From stockyards to stadium floors, Bryce Kenny and Tyler Menninga peel back the curtain on the fall tour.
You’ll hear the full Cattleman’s controversy, a Dinosaur Bar-B-Que detour, and the pre-show interview in Arlington that had 40,000 fans laughing.
Then it’s business: St. Louis takeaways, Arlington race strategy, the semi-final that sparked a replay rabbit hole, and how track builds (step-ups, center pods, Chicago style) shape both creativity and risk.
The guys trade philosophies on confidence, momentum, and knowing when to force a wow moment versus letting one appear.
Plus: budget banter, vintage monster-truck merch temptations, and how to keep your edge rolling into Syracuse. Food fights, fast laps, and real-talk shop talk.
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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 became the most sought-after commodity in the campground.
The guys also debate their approaches to Monster Jam competitions, with Ryan's mindset towards chasing Tristan England down in the championship points battle with just two events remaining.
Between DIY home improvement disasters, Adam's cologne overdose, and Ryan's cold shower complaints in Denver, this episode captures the camaraderie and chaos that defines the Monster Jam driver lifestyle both on and off the track.
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 and Bryce gets hustled by a shoe cleaner.
*Minneapolis Event Highlights: Discussion of Adam's controversial dumpster tap disqualification and the drivers' reactions to the scoring system
*El Paso Recap: Breaking down the freestyle competition, crashes, and audience interactions
*Son of a Digger LMT Mini Giveaway: Ryan announces the winners of his RC truck giveaway and shares insights on his growing social media presence
*Fan Interaction Moments: Stories about crowd engagement, including Bryce's "barking" hand gesture and post-freestyle celebrations
*Looking Ahead to Arlington: The drivers' expectations for the upcoming single-show weekend
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 growth through adversity, and how their shared experience with the truck ultimately led to mutual respect and friendship.
This conversation offers monster truck fans unprecedented insight into the human side of the sport, identity struggles after career changes, and finding purpose beyond the driver's seat.
*Mohawk Warrior is owned by Feld Entertainment/Feld Motor Sports. This podcast represents the personal experiences and opinions of the drivers and is not affiliated with or necessarily endorsed by Feld Entertainment/Monster Jam, its sponsors or partners.
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, the gang shares their predictions for the upcoming weekend's events.
Episode Highlights:
- The team's growing RC vehicle collection and their different approaches to the hobby
- A viral video hitting 66 million views and its surprising impact
- Heartfelt discussion about Bryce's book and its influence on readers
- Debate over the best sub sandwich chains
- Behind-the-scenes stories from pit parties
- Weekend predictions for the Anaheim events
- The potential launch of Cole's "Do It, Damn It" Cameo page
*Recorded in Anaheim, California during race weekend*
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 to push their limits.
With unfiltered reactions and behind-the-scenes insights, this episode captures both the intensity of competition and the brotherhood that makes Monster trucks special.
Key Episode Elements:
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
FeaturingBryce Kenny,Adam Anderson,Ryan Anderson, andCole Venardwith additional cameos from Matt Pagliarulo & Michael Pagliarulo
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:
Think Monster Trucks meets Wedding Crashers, just with more horsepower and questionable decision-making.
Featuring Bryce Kenny, Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and Cole Venard
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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.
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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!
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 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.
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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
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.
...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.
