https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/4th-truck-backflips-by-reallymkpunk--763100enSports NewsCopyright Michael Kinghttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd30828d9b7778e5deadfab544b8e49.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/4th-truck-backflips-by-reallymkpunk--763100Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:46:00 +0000Michael R KingMichael R Kingkingmichael87@gmail.comWelcome to 4th Truck Backflips, the independent audio-only podcast dedicated to deep dives, modern analysis, and the rich history of monster trucks for fans by a near life long fan. Hosted by Michael King aka @reallymkpunk a lifelong fan with nearly...false9fb1eac3-344f-5b51-877a-21af3f051f4eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4tp-episode-4-is-monster-jam-destroying-monster-trucks--75906993
In this episode, we pit every major fan grievance against its historical, mechanical, and economic counterpoint. From independent body re-branding (like Brutus switching to Megalodon for Syracuse) to RII over-sensitivity, the death of real crush cars, ticket prices, spec engines, BKT tires, and the eternal debate over fan judging (Judge’s Zone vs. rigged applausometers), we leave no stone unturned.

If you liked this and listen before Thursday October 22, 2026 consider voting for me on Top Host.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75906993Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:49 +0000Michael R KingIf you scroll through online message boards or listen to purists, the narrative is always the same: Feld is a corporate machine homogenizing the sport, pricing out families, and stripping away its soul. But when you look at the entire industry under a...
In this episode, we pit every major fan grievance against its historical, mechanical, and economic counterpoint. From independent body re-branding (like Brutus switching to Megalodon for Syracuse) to RII over-sensitivity, the death of real crush cars, ticket prices, spec engines, BKT tires, and the eternal debate over fan judging (Judge’s Zone vs. rigged applausometers), we leave no stone unturned.

If you liked this and listen before Thursday October 22, 2026 consider voting for me on Top Host.]]>2093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4tp-episode-3-houston-tx--75847379PODCAST CONTEST: Top 20 Member of the I Heart Radio Top Host Contest

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Welcome back to 4th Truck Backflips: the objective, fan-led watchdog podcast bringing technical accountability and real analysis back to the monster truck industry.

​In this episode, we break down the Houston, Texas stadium stop at NRG Stadium from top to bottom. We dissect a custom track layout modeled after the World Finals at Rice-Eccles Stadium that produced blistering 30+ second laps, look at Dalton Widner’s debut for Over Bored Motorsports, and trace Zack Garner debuting his brand-new chassis running under The Rod Ryan Show body.

​We tackle the major judging controversies of the night, calling out the double standards in officiating (comparing Tyler Menninga's saved run in Grave Digger to Chris Koehler’s strict disqualification last year over the exact same lip), break down the mechanics behind the pit carnage, and walk through every single run of a chaotic freestyle block. Plus, we talk driver pipelines, why Fernando Martinez belongs in stadiums for 2028, and look ahead to Syracuse.

​No fanboy filters. No excuses. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck analysis.

Event Overview & Field Line-Up
Location: NRG Stadium / Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Tuff Trax Superstar Grid Line-Up:
The Amazing Spider-Man: Camden Murphy
El Toro Loco: Fernando Martinez
Grave Digger 44: Tyler Menninga
JCB DIGatron: Tristan England
Jurassic Attack: Tim Hall Jr.
Lucas Stabilizer: Cynthia Gauthier
Over Bored: Dalton Widner
Sparkle Smash: Kayla Blood
The Rod Ryan Show: Zack Garner
Terminal Velocity: Jon Zimmer Jr.
Uproar: Jon Zimmer Sr.
Vendetta: Mike Christensen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75847379Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:32:29 +0000Michael R KingHOST / CREATOR: Michael King (reallymkpunk) PODCAST CONTEST: Top 20 Member of the I Heart Radio Top Host Contest https://tophost.org/2026/michael-king-5 Welcome back to 4th Truck Backflips: the objective, fan-led watchdog podcast bringing technical...PODCAST CONTEST: Top 20 Member of the I Heart Radio Top Host Contest

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Welcome back to 4th Truck Backflips: the objective, fan-led watchdog podcast bringing technical accountability and real analysis back to the monster truck industry.

​In this episode, we break down the Houston, Texas stadium stop at NRG Stadium from top to bottom. We dissect a custom track layout modeled after the World Finals at Rice-Eccles Stadium that produced blistering 30+ second laps, look at Dalton Widner’s debut for Over Bored Motorsports, and trace Zack Garner debuting his brand-new chassis running under The Rod Ryan Show body.

​We tackle the major judging controversies of the night, calling out the double standards in officiating (comparing Tyler Menninga's saved run in Grave Digger to Chris Koehler’s strict disqualification last year over the exact same lip), break down the mechanics behind the pit carnage, and walk through every single run of a chaotic freestyle block. Plus, we talk driver pipelines, why Fernando Martinez belongs in stadiums for 2028, and look ahead to Syracuse.

​No fanboy filters. No excuses. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck analysis.

Event Overview & Field Line-Up
Location: NRG Stadium / Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Tuff Trax Superstar Grid Line-Up:
The Amazing Spider-Man: Camden Murphy
El Toro Loco: Fernando Martinez
Grave Digger 44: Tyler Menninga
JCB DIGatron: Tristan England
Jurassic Attack: Tim Hall Jr.
Lucas Stabilizer: Cynthia Gauthier
Over Bored: Dalton Widner
Sparkle Smash: Kayla Blood
The Rod Ryan Show: Zack Garner
Terminal Velocity: Jon Zimmer Jr.
Uproar: Jon Zimmer Sr.
Vendetta: Mike Christensen]]>1421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4tp-episode-2-an-opus-to-tnt-motorsports-never-before-never-again--75444844
In this deep-dive historical retrospective, we unpack why TNT was the absolute peak of monster truck competition. We break down the brutal, high-stakes 1989 and 1990 points wars, the unforgiving technical tracks like the Houston Astrodome and the Louisville Motor Speedway figure-8, and how legendary announcers like Army Armstrong and Scott Douglass turned every up-and-comer into a made star.

Plus, we look at the rise and ban of Bigfoot 8, the first RII killbox controversies, and why modern stadium track architecture and corporate consolidation mean we will never see an era like this again.

No fanboy filters. No promotional fluff. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck history from someone who grew up watching Turnin' The Power On religiously and glazes TNT to this day.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75444844Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:57:25 +0000Michael R KingThis week's episode is a quick news update of the Fall Stadium Series before talking about my favorite monster truck series ever, TNT Motorsports. In this deep-dive historical retrospective, we unpack why TNT was the absolute peak of monster truck...
In this deep-dive historical retrospective, we unpack why TNT was the absolute peak of monster truck competition. We break down the brutal, high-stakes 1989 and 1990 points wars, the unforgiving technical tracks like the Houston Astrodome and the Louisville Motor Speedway figure-8, and how legendary announcers like Army Armstrong and Scott Douglass turned every up-and-comer into a made star.

Plus, we look at the rise and ban of Bigfoot 8, the first RII killbox controversies, and why modern stadium track architecture and corporate consolidation mean we will never see an era like this again.

No fanboy filters. No promotional fluff. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck history from someone who grew up watching Turnin' The Power On religiously and glazes TNT to this day.]]>2796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-opus-to-tnt-motorsports-never-before-never-again--75411189
In this deep-dive historical retrospective, we unpack why TNT was the absolute peak of monster truck competition. We break down the brutal, high-stakes 1989 and 1990 points wars, the unforgiving technical tracks like the Houston Astrodome and the Louisville Motor Speedway figure-8, and how legendary announcers like Army Armstrong and Scott Douglass turned every up-and-comer into a made star.

Plus, we look at the rise and ban of Bigfoot 8, the first RII killbox controversies, and why modern stadium track architecture and corporate consolidation mean we will never see an era like this again.

No fanboy filters. No promotional fluff. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck history from someone who grew up watching Turnin' The Power On religiously and glazes TNT to this day.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75411189Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:11:54 +0000Michael R KingThis week's episode is a quick news update of the Fall Stadium Series before talking about my favorite monster truck series ever, TNT Motorsports. In this deep-dive historical retrospective, we unpack why TNT was the absolute peak of monster truck...
In this deep-dive historical retrospective, we unpack why TNT was the absolute peak of monster truck competition. We break down the brutal, high-stakes 1989 and 1990 points wars, the unforgiving technical tracks like the Houston Astrodome and the Louisville Motor Speedway figure-8, and how legendary announcers like Army Armstrong and Scott Douglass turned every up-and-comer into a made star.

Plus, we look at the rise and ban of Bigfoot 8, the first RII killbox controversies, and why modern stadium track architecture and corporate consolidation mean we will never see an era like this again.

No fanboy filters. No promotional fluff. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck history from someone who grew up watching Turnin' The Power On religiously and glazes TNT to this day.]]>2796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4tp-episode-1-seattle--752626394TP: 4th Truck Backflips the objective, fan-led podcast bringing entertainment and accountability back to the monster truck industry.

In this premiere episode, we break down the Monster Jam stadium fall tour kick-off at Lumen Field in Seattle. We look past the smoke, mirrors, and social media hype to examine what actually happened on the dirt. We tackle the dangerous trap of online "glazing," why evaluating why a full 2-minute freestyle clock matters more than a single panic-gas buzzer-beater, and how massive stadium floors expose drivers who get lost out there. Plus, we address why holding independent drivers, veterans, and promoters to a professional standard isn't "hatred", it's the only way to protect the sport we love.

No fanboy filters. No carnie promoter excuses. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck analysis.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75262639Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:45:38 +0000Michael R KingWelcome to the debut episode of 4TP: 4th Truck Backflips the objective, fan-led podcast bringing entertainment and accountability back to the monster truck industry. In this premiere episode, we break down the Monster Jam stadium fall tour kick-off...4TP: 4th Truck Backflips the objective, fan-led podcast bringing entertainment and accountability back to the monster truck industry.

In this premiere episode, we break down the Monster Jam stadium fall tour kick-off at Lumen Field in Seattle. We look past the smoke, mirrors, and social media hype to examine what actually happened on the dirt. We tackle the dangerous trap of online "glazing," why evaluating why a full 2-minute freestyle clock matters more than a single panic-gas buzzer-beater, and how massive stadium floors expose drivers who get lost out there. Plus, we address why holding independent drivers, veterans, and promoters to a professional standard isn't "hatred", it's the only way to protect the sport we love.

No fanboy filters. No carnie promoter excuses. Just pure, unvarnished monster truck analysis.]]>1975falsefull