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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 9 MIN

What was the first monster truck?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Welcome to History's Not Boring by Kidopoly.com! Join your hosts Mira and Finn as we rev our engines and travel back to 1975 to uncover one of the loudest, smash-iest inventions ever: the monster truck! Have you ever wondered how these gigantic machines got their start?It all began with a guy named Bob Chandler in his garage in the American Midwest. Bob loved his Ford pickup truck, but he kept adding bigger and bigger tires to it. Soon, his truck was so massive he named it Bigfoot! Just for fun, Bob drove Bigfoot into a field and completely crushed two old cars. Someone filmed it, and the video went totally viral—way before the internet even existed!Listen in to hear how Bigfoot sparked a massive craze, packing out gigantic stadiums with cheering fans. Discover the epic rivalry with the famous Grave Digger, and learn how these trucks went from just driving over cars to doing crazy freestyle tricks and massive backflips in the air! From a simple garage project to a global phenomenon, this is one gigantic adventure you do not want to miss! Strap in and let's go!

Welcome to History's Not Boring by Kidopoly.com! Join your hosts Mira and Finn as we rev our engines and travel back to 1975 to uncover one of the loudest, smash-iest inventions ever: the monster truck! Have you ever wondered how these gigantic machines got their start? It all began with a guy named Bob Chandler in his garage in the American Midwest. Bob loved his Ford pickup truck, but he kept adding bigger and bigger tires to it. Soon, his truck was so massive he named it Bigfoot! Just for ...

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Welcome to History's Not Boring by Kidopoly.com! Join your hosts Mira and Finn as we rev our engines and travel back to 1975 to uncover one of the loudest, smash-iest inventions ever: the monster truck! Have you ever wondered how these gigantic...

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