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We here at the Big Pete Podcast are thrilled to have Dave the Angry Trucker join us for a chat. We’re honoured that he chose “tu proppa Yorkshire lads” to take his podcast virginity — and we were not gentle with him!He tells us why DAFs are his thing, about his drag race with Trucker Girl, the total loss of steering in the middle lane of the M62, how he got into trucking, going viral for the first time, his experience in the passenger seat of Big Pete, how he copes with his newfound fame, his art and tagging, his Magnum plans, and how he met Shannon (Trucker Girl) — plus how that friendship came to be.we wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year and we look forward to doing some DAMAGE in a town near you soon!!!Please do check out our social media, Big Pete Monster Trucks, and of course recommend us to a friend or an enemy — we don’t care, we’re aiming for 10 listeners!!

its the last podcast of the season as our Monster Truck Season comes to an end so does the opportunity to meet up and grab some unwanted person to interview.in this episode we reflect on our season with the trucks where we have been and we reflect on our season doing our first podcasts and how we have not only broadened our minds of the people but the minds of our colleagues in the industry. don't worry we will be back in 2026 with more stories more people and more laughs, until then as always from all of here at Big Pete we love you and good bye!

Mathew Hunt, better known as Musical Ruth—the singing nun on a motorised piano—shares the story of how it all began. At just 15 years old, he was busking on the streets with a keyboard in the 1980s, entertaining drunks on the top deck of buses before running off to London in search of fame and fortune. His journey led him to Chessington World of Adventures, where he worked as a ride operator. One day, when a ride broke down, he decided to entertain the waiting public. His spontaneous performance caught the attention of the entertainment manager, who immediately promoted him to the entertainment department. Hidden away in the depths of the costume department was “Ruth”—waiting to be discovered and unleashed on the theme park’s unsuspecting visitors. After a brief hiatus, Ruth returned—this time no longer confined to the theme park, but free to entertain audiences across the entire nation. We also cover the viral moments, as well as Ruth’s disastrous appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, where Simon Cowell infamously labelled it “the worst act I have ever seen.”

This week, we’re joined by Dangerous Steve—a man with a life story as unique as his act. Steve shares his remarkable upbringing as the son of a butler working for a Lord and Lady on a grand country estate. As a boy, he even helped his father serve none other than the Iron Lady herself, Margaret Thatcher, during a visit to the manor. His father bold decided that Steve become a stuntman. From joining a motorcycle stunt team at a young age, his path was already far from ordinary. But in true showman style, he eventually ran away to the circus while still at school—choosing a life of danger, spectacle, and entertainment. Steve also tells us how he met his wife and how, together, they built a show that’s become a crowd favourite. His performances include everything from unicycles to blind motorcycle jumps to his signature monowheel act—an adrenaline-fuelled blend of danger, comedy, and pure skill.

It’s a slightly different podcast this week as we go live on the evening before the UK Monster Truck Nationals. CJ walks us through the course layout, we catch up with some fans, and reunite with friend of the team Gary Lee (from a previous episode), who’s joined by his cousin Steve—complete with one of his famously bad jokes.We have a quick chat with stunt legend Terry Grant, who shares stories about driving his car under Big Pete, tackling the Goodwood course on two wheels, and his new role in production at the Nationals.We also catch up with Mrs Swamp Thing, Claire, and her helpful neighbour—who considered applying for a spot on the Big Pete crew. Claire even lets slip an embarrassing Tony story! Georgina joins us too, talking about her first few drives in Swamp Thing and looking forward to race day.We then chat with a Sportsman ET racer about breakouts, sandbagging, and race strategy. Finally, we wrap things up in the tranquillity of the pits, surrounded by the very best monster trucks in the UK

This week on the show: We’re joined by the one and only Stephen Grindle—better known as Dingle Fingle the Clown! From growing up as the son of a butcher, pulling outrageous pranks, scaring shop workers, and even throwing knives at his brother, Dingle’s mischievous beginnings set him on a path to an extraordinary career in clowning.Starting at the world-famous Blackpool Circus, Dingle went on to perform at Chessington World of Adventures, create unforgettable acts like Vampire for Hire, and perfect his legendary Comedy Clown Car Act.He’s toured the globe, entertained thousands, and shares the hilarious (and slightly hair-raising) story of the time he was injured during a music concert in Paris.A long-time friend of the team, Dingle joins us for laughs, stories, and a glimpse into the wild world of professional clowning.

Aaron Stannage, the son of our very first guest Mark Stannage, joins us to share what it was like being born into the stunt industry. From performing his first motorcycle stunts at just three years old, to buying his own stunt show in his mid-teens and setting world records—he’s had quite the journey. He even shares the story of listening to his favourite song by Jason Derulo on repeat for an hour! Aaron gives us his perspective on the incident involving his dad at Glastonbury, and how that moment pushed him, as a teenager, to run the show entirely on his own—performing all the stunts himself, some for the very first time. He goes into detail about the stunts he’s performed and his ambition to join the stunt register, having already worked on a number of productions—with some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. Despite growing up in the spotlight of the stunt world, Aaron remains incredibly humble. He also tells us about the extraordinary effort he put into buying his dad the ultimate 50th birthday gift—it left us all on the team feeling a little inadequate (in the best way).

Former Big Pete Crew Member Graham ‘Shoulders’ Frazier Joins the ShowThis week, we’re joined by former Big Pete crew member Graham ‘Shoulders’ Frazier, who shares how his life took an unexpected turn as a teenager when a monster truck pulled up at his dad’s engineering business—changing everything he thought his future would be.Graham joined the "Monster Circus" as a crew member, where he earned the nickname Shoulders. A string of bad luck in the agricultural industry led to the collapse of his father's business, prompting Graham to look into motorsport universities. He takes us through his journey from Formula Ford to Formula 3—working alongside future F1 stars as they cut their teeth in the lower leagues of motorsport—before landing an incredible opportunity with the Haas F1 Team.As huge F1 fans, the Big Pete crew bombard him with questions, and Graham gives us a real behind-the-scenes look at the world of Formula 1.