Gears And Nachos

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. Ready to make your shift into your full potential? Click here to buy a copy of Bryce Kenny's new book GEARED FOR LIFE

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! fan judging helping or hurting barn burner Northern Nightmareups and downs

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 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. Digger's DungeonAnderson CompoundDirty Santabidet MowTow lGeared 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.