Big Pete podcast

By Big Pete Ltd

Hello we are a Monster Truck team that travels all over the UK with two Monster Trucks Big Pete and Grim Reaper in this Podcast we share our life on the road as part of the UK outdoor entertainment

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

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April 29, 2026 Former Santa Pod & York Raceway Commentator Graham Beckwith
We sit down with our very own Uncle Graham, who shares with us his keen hobbies of O Gauge model railways and creating bespoke models for special people. He also tells us how, as a young boy, seeing drag racing demonstrations at Elvington sparked an interest that would stay with him for years. That passion later led him to help build a car to go drag racing at Santa Pod, and when he heard the sport he had fallen in love with was coming to his own town, he knew he had to get involved.

We briefly cover the history of northern drag racing, from Crossland Moor and the pop-up airfields to the permanent settlement of York Raceway. From the moment a microphone was thrust into his hand at a power sports festival at Aintree and he was told, “’Ere, tell them about drag racing — the dragsters are coming out now,” he never looked back. He went on to co-commentate at Santa Pod, covering Super Gas while supporting events around the country, before the opportunity arose to commentate there more regularly. Shortly afterwards, he also took up the mantle of commentator at York Raceway.
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1h 34min
April 22, 2026 The Unofficial Mayor of Howarth Dan Clark
A very good friend of Big Pete, Dan “Clarky” Clark, tells us what got him into motorcycle trials, how he got his first bike, and why Haworth was the centre of the universe when it came to creating world-class trials riders. He tells us how he went to Australia for a week and came back six months later, and how that experience inspired him to create a travelling trials show that toured all over the UK and Europe, eventually expanding to two teams. He then went on to create The Great Yorkshire Bike Show, which grew into a huge event but was short-lived despite its popularity. He later returned to the show scene, developing a whole new set of shows and even resurrecting John Surtees from the grave.
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1h 37min
April 15, 2026 What We Do In Winter
The shows are finished and the nights grow long — but what does a Monster Truck team do when there’s nothing to do for six months?Andy and Michael head off on their holibobs, enjoying fine views and the Autobahns. Back at the workshop, we get stuck into the work on the monster trucks over winter, covering the axles, fitting the new body, and upgrading the shocks.Michael makes his trip home over Christmas, annoying CJ, getting in the way, and being thoroughly overfed. Then there are our work parties, getting the monster trucks ready for the season ahead.We also talk about what’s to come in the 2026 season.
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1h 20min
April 08, 2026 We are back this is an intro to season 2!!
that's Right the Podcast no one wanted is back for season 2!! we have already some podcasts pre recorded we briefly tell you about them look out every Thursday morning for the latest pod cast and follow us on our journey across the UK with our two Monster Trucks Big Pete and Grim Reaper.
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5min
December 18, 2025 2025 Christmas Special!!
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!!
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1h 41min
September 10, 2025 The Not so Grand Finale
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!
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1h 15min
September 03, 2025 Mathew Hunt AKA Musical Ruth
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.”
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1h 39min
August 27, 2025 Dangerous Steve
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.
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1h 37min
August 20, 2025 CJ Goes Rogue
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
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38min
August 13, 2025 Dingle Fingle the Comedy Clown
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.
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1h 39min

FAQs about Big Pete podcast:

How many episodes does Big Pete podcast have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.