{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682c976161ce8521423965e4/6888d05e4ef63abd0ce3d9c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tony Dixon from owner and driver of Swamp Thing","description":"<p>Joining us this episode is the owner and driver of <strong>Swamp Thing</strong> Monster Truck—<em>the</em> most successful driver-truck combo in the UK. Tony and Swamp Thing have also toured the European legs of the <strong>Monster Jam World Tour</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Tony receives an apology from our team boss as he recalls their first meeting on the set of <em>Scrapheap Challenge</em>. We discuss the <strong>UK Monster Truck Nationals</strong>, and Tony drops an exclusive announcement about what’s coming for the 2025 event.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the origin of the name (spoiler: it’s nothing to do with CJ), the creation of the <strong>Grim Reaper</strong>, and remember a beloved colleague in the industry who sadly lost his life.</p><p><br></p><p>We also cover the car-crushing tank/fastrax —its history, our time with it, and Tony’s much-needed and impressive redevelopment of the former <strong>Full Metal Jacket</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>if you enjoy the podcast please give us a review and be sure to recommend us to a friend. </p>","author_name":"Big Pete Ltd"}