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Gears And Nachos
by 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.
Episodes
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Houston #2 Rental Car Roundtable: Confidence, Criticism, and Houston Dirt
Recorded from a rental car on the top level of a Houston parking garage, Bryce, Ryan, and Tyler get real about what it takes to stay sharp when the schedule is relentless and the dirt is unforgiving. They dig into the invisible side of Monster Jam: how confidence is built (and how fast it can...
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Houston Weekend Check-In: Locker Room Culture, Rivalries, and Rules
Bryce, Tyler, Bari, and Ryan kick things off in Houston by immediately roasting each other about media duty, missed calls, and who is and is not doing interviews. From there it turns into a full “boys trip” recap, with Tyler and Ryan recounting King of the Hammers in all its glory: sleeping three...
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San Diego Reset: Finding the Groove Again
It’s the first Gears & Nachos episode of 2026 and Bryce Kenny is joined by Tyler Menninga and special guest Bari Musawwir for a wide-open, hilarious, and surprisingly deep garage session from San Diego. The guys bounce from real-life chaos (HOA headaches, “backflow” inspections, and the thankless...
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Houston Headaches & Glendale Game Plans
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…
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The Great Steak Debate
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,...
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The BIG AIR Breakdown - New Era for Monster Jam?
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...
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The Dirt on Dirt: Minneapolis Mishaps, El Paso Crashes & Everything Between
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...
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More Than a Monster Truck: A Conversation with Mohawk Warrior Drivers George Balhan and Bryce Kenny
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...
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RC Nerds, Taco Comas, and Life-Changing Outlooks
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…
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Glendale Reactions: Expert Scoring, Lucky Shirts & Behind the Scenes
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...
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Send It or Save It: Wedding Bells & Monster Truck Mayhem
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…
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Acorns & "Och" Trees- Week 9
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...
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P.I.T. Time - Week 8
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…
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Video Lives Forever - Week 7
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...
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Passion - Week 6
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...
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Momentum - Week 5
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...
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Trophies - Week 4
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...
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Pit Stops - Week 3
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,...
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Race Mode - Week 2
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...
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Barn Finds - New Seasons Ahead
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...
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The Anderson Compound (BONUS EPISODE)
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...
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Fight Between Monsters - Lee O'Donnell and Bryce Kenny
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...
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Pathways to Monster Jam - Part 3
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…
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Pathways to Monster Jam - Part 2
"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…
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Pathways to Monster Jam - Part 1
"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…
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Risk It for the Biscuit
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...
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Kraken Crashes and Love Bunnies
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…
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Monstrous Momentum
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!
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Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
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...
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When One Door Closes...
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...
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"What a Life" - MJ Super Fans
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...
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Detroit Dialogue & Social Media Tips
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.
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Is Passion Enough?
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.
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Tampa Time
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...
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The Andersons versus Bryce
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…
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New Tracks, Fan Judging, and Germophobes
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.
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NJ Locker Room Chat - In Memory of Scott Hartsock
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!
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Crashing trucks on the 4th of July
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...
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Gravedigger NASCAR and Kansas City
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.
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Memory Bank - Mid-2021 recap
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…
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BroDozed with Colt Stephens
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...
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Cam McQueen Syndrome - Living Like There's No Tomorrow
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...
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The Muffin Van - Monster Jam Stuntacular ENCORE
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...
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Goin' Hollywood w/ Overhaulin' and Discovery Channel host Chris Jacobs
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...
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Boys and Their Toys w/ guest David Ankin - star of "Toymakerz" on History Channel
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…
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The Anderson Offspring - Adam, Ryan and Krysten
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...
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Baptism by NITRO w/ guest Clay Millican
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…
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Corona Chaos w/ guest driver Brandon Vinson
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
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Hard Landings, Social Media Tips, and Alternative Lives - w/ guest Mikey Vaters II
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...
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The 3 F's: 30sec Freestyle rule, Family life, and Fan questions
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!
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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.
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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.
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