
Battle Approved
By Battle Approved
All guests we feel are battle approved in their line of expertise.

Battle ApprovedAug 24, 2022

22. Matt Martelli (Founder of Mad Media) YouTube Audio
Matt Martelli is the founder of Mad Media, a multidisciplinary creative and marketing firm and CEO of Off-Road Racer, UTV Underground, The Mint 400, The California 300, and Dirt Co. Matt is one of the biggest influences in Off-Road Racing today.
Battle Approved Motors (BAM for short) want their Electric UTV to be like Ferrari meets Tesla in the dirt. Battle Approved develops electric vehicle technology for work and performance-based off-road vehicles. Chris James also has a podcast with the same name and speaks with people he feels are battle approved in their line of expertise.
To watch the full YouTube video recorded at BlueWire Studios at the Wynn Vegas, click HERE.
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Check out the official Mad Media website HERE.
YouTube: @BattleApproved, @OffRoadRacer, and @MadMedia
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @MadMedia
Matt's IG: @MattMartelli
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @MadMediaDesign
![21. [HOONIGAN] Ron Zaras](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/3880014/3880014-1584817454724-6d855f761f0c1.jpg)
21. [HOONIGAN] Ron Zaras
After the sad and shocking news of Ken Block's passing on January 2, 2023, we felt it was appropriate for us to engage in a discussion with Hoonigan Industries about the brand, the YouTube channel, the company's history, and its current and future endeavors moving forward.
In this episode of the Battle Approved podcast, we are joined by Ron Zaras, SVP of Hoonigan, who enlightens us on all things Hoonigan and provides insights into what lies ahead, including their Gymkhana Grid series later in the year.
Ken Block, an American professional rally driver, was associated with the Hoonigan Racing Division, previously known as the Monster World Rally Team. He was also the co-founder of DC Shoes. Ken actively participated in various action sports events, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross, and co-established Hoonigan alongside Brian Scotto. As of today, the Hoonigan YouTube channel alone, has garnered over 1.15 billion views.
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Check out the official HOONIGAN website HERE.
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YouTube: @TheHoonigans and @BattleApproved
Instagram: @TheHoonigans and @BattleApproved

20. The Karate Hottie (UFC Fighter Michelle Waterson-Gomez)
In this episode we chat with Michelle Waterson-Gomez, who is a professional MMA Fighter and Battle Approved Motors' investor.
Michelle fights in the UFC Women's Strawweight Division and is currently ranked #10 in the World.
We talk family, off-road, fighting, business, and her connection to Battle Approved Motors
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Check out https://michellewaterson.com/
Learn more about Battle Approved Motors: https://battleapproved.com
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @TheKarateHottieMMA

19. Bruce Buffer (UFC's Voice of The Octagon)
Bruce Buffer is an American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer and the official octagon announcer for UFC events, introduced on broadcasts as The Voice of The Octagon.
Buffer's catchphrase is "It's Time!", which he announces before the main event of the UFC. He is also the half brother of the boxing and professional wrestling ring announcer Michael Buffer.
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Instagram: @BattleApproved and @BruceBufferUFC
Check out https://brucebuffer.com/ and https://millions.co/
It's Time Energy website
Want to know more about the incredible and (mostly) true story of Bruce and Michael Buffer? Read it HERE.

18. Boxabl Meets Battle Approved (YouTube Audio)
Galiano Tiramani (Boxabl Co-Founder) chats with Chris James (Battle Approved Motors Founder) at BlueWire Studios at the Wynn Vegas.
Boxabl has created a building system that's compatible with scalable factory mass production. Their mission is to significantly lower the cost of homeownership for everyone. Boxabl's room module, the Casita, folds up to a shippable dimension, and upon arrival unfolds and sets up to a complete house in just a few hours.
Battle Approved Motors (BAM for short) want their Electric UTV to be like Ferrari meets Tesla in the dirt. Battle Approved develops electric vehicle technology for work and performance-based off-road vehicles. Chris James also has a podcast with the same name and speaks with people he feels are battle approved in their line of expertise.
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Learn more about Battle Approved: https://battleapproved.com
Check out the official websites of Battle Approved and Boxabl https://battleapproved.com and https://www.boxabl.com
You can read the Boxabl offering circular at https://www.boxabl.com/circular
This podcast was recorded in BlueWire Studios at the Wynn Vegas. https://www.bluewirepods.com | https://www.wynnlasvegas.com

17. Galiano Tiramani (Boxabl Co-Founder)
Galiano is an entrepreneur who has founded successful startups. Notably a cryptocurrency exchange and ATM network which acts as a custodian for customer funds with an annual trade volume in excess of $10m.
His new company Boxabl has created a building system that's compatible with scalable factory mass production. Their mission is to significantly lower the cost of homeownership for everyone. Obsessively designed to the highest standards of quality, strength, and sustainability to last for generations. Boxabl's room module, the Casita, folds up to a shippable dimension, and upon arrival unfolds and sets up to a complete house in just a few hours.
Battle Approved want their Electric UTV to be like Ferrari meets Tesla in the dirt. Battle Approved Motors (BAM) develops electric vehicle technology for work and performance-based off-road vehicles. Chris James also has a podcast with the same name and speaks with people he feels are battle approved in their line of expertise.
Instagram: @BattleApproved / @Boxabl / @Box_Pusher
Twitter: @BattleApproved / @Boxabl / @GalianoTiramani
Make sure to also check out the official websites of BattleApproved.com and Boxabl.com
You can read the offering circular at https://www.boxabl.com/circular
And about Battle Approved Motors by clicking HERE.

16. Keegan Kincaid (RedBull Crandon World Cup Champion)
Keegan Kincaid is a Short-Course Off-Road Racer. He is the current Red Bull Crandon World Cup Champion, reigning Champ Off-Road (COR) Pro 2 Truck Champion, and a former X-Games athlete. Keegan spent his childhood watching his father, Jeff Kincaid score seven Off-Road Championships. Keegan took up short-course in his early 20s and has raced across the country in multiple series. Today he spends his days building and fabricating Championship winning off road trucks with his dad.
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @KeeganKincaid_4
Also check out the official Battle Approved website: BattleApproved.com

15. Pete O'Heeron (FibroBiologics)
Pete O'Heeron is the Founder and CEO of FibroBiologics. FibroBiologics is committed to developing therapeutics to treat chronic diseases and regenerative medicine using fibroblasts. With a history of working in the country music industry, as well the biotechnology industry, Pete is skilled in Business Start-ups.
Facebook: @BattleApproved
Instagram: @BattleApproved
Linkedin: @BattleApproved | @PeteOHeeron | FibroBiologics
Twitter: @BattleApproved
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14. FAM: The History of Formula Racing & More
In this episode Chris James talks with his dad, taking a trip back into time; before he was even born.
What was Formula Racing like back in the late 50s / early 60s? How has Formula 1 progressed over time? All of this and a lot more, including what it was like living as a kid in Manchester during World War II, Ben Johnson's 1988 Olympic 100 Meters Iconic Race, Lance Armstrong, to a family fave; comedian Harry Hill.
Official Website: BattleApproved.com
Facebook: @BattleApproved
Instagram: @BattleApproved
Linkedin: @BattleApproved
Twitter: @BattleApproved

13. Ricardo Briceno (Mattel/Hot Wheels)
Ricardo Briceno is Vice President Franchise Management at Mattel.
In this episode Chris James talks with Ricardo about how he got started in marketing and of course the Hot Wheels brand. Find out about Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Hot Wheels Legends Tour, other Mattel brands like Barbie, plus the extremely successful Hot Wheels YouTube channel.
Conceived in 1968 by an innovator, a rocket scientist and a car designer, Hot Wheels 1:64 scale die-cast cars were designed to look awesome and perform like no other toy. Five decades later, Hot Wheels is the number one selling toy in the world* with more than 16.5 cars sold every second. The brand has evolved from a simple, yet beloved, toy car with orange track system into a global franchise powerhouse that offers fans of all ages multi-channel play experiences.
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @HotWheels
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @HotWheelsOfficial
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @Hot_Wheels
YouTube: @HotWheels
Featured videos mentioned in podcast:
The Yellow Driver's World Record Jump (Tanner Foust) | Team Hot Wheels | Hot Wheels | Watch Now
How To Race Like A Mod Kid | Mod Kids | Hot Wheels | Watch Now
To invest in Battle Approved Motors go to StartEngine.com
About Mattel: Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. They create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. They engage consumers through their portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that they own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Their offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. They operate in 35 locations and their products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

12. Farah Hannoun (MMA Junkie)
Farah Hannoun is a reporter for MMA Junkie / USA TODAY.
In this episode, we chat to the awesome Farah Hannoun from MMAJunkie.com about Fight Island and everything UFC.
MMA Junkie is a news website that covers the sport of mixed martial arts. It was founded in 2006 and is owned by Gannett Company since 2011.
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @Farah_Hannoun
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @UFCNewsAlerts
Invest in Battle Approved Motors at StartEngine.com

11. Peter Gough (ORM Digital)
Peter Gough is the founder and managing partner at ORM. ORM helps its clients do better business through the use of innovative digital.
In this episode, we take a trip back into time, before music went digital and the iPhone. Both Pete and I stormed through the 90s in the music biz in London, England and we caught up to talk about what it was like in those days. Plus Pete explains how digital technologies still excite him.
ORM continues to expand new business opportunities and leading its growth as they head toward being a Top 30 digital agency, as well as one of the coolest places in the UK to work.
Linkedin: @BattleApproved and @PeterGough
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10. Dave Arnold (The Voice of Off-Road)
Extreme Sports announcer Dave Arnold is also known as The Voice of Off-Road.
If you've been to the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, it's highly likely you've heard Dave's voice. He's announced multiple events, over numerous decades; from SuperCross to X-Games, and he loves Off-Road! "It's the most incredible, physical racing you're ever going to see!"
So just how did Dave get into announcing? Well, he was recuperating from a broken clavicle the day he went to watch some friends at a jet ski race and the event announcer never turned up. So, Dave picked up the microphone and started making fun of his friends out on the track.
Steve Van Doren from Vans walked up and asked him how long he'd been announcing and he looked at his watch and said ‘about fifteen minutes.’ And that’s how it all started.
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @DaveArnoldLive
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @DaveArnoldLive
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @DaveArnoldLive
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9. Phil Ranta (Wormhole Labs)
Phil Ranta is the COO at cloud based global-scale Social & Commerce platform Wormhole Labs.
Phil is a pioneer of the digital media revolution, working as a pre-YouTube professional web video producer in 2005, video content app creator before the smartphone revolution in 2007, an early exec in the MCN (Multi-Channel Network) boom with two successful exits, and as the Head of Creators at Mobcrush, a technology and entertainment company at the epicenter of mobile gaming, live streaming and the creator-driven media revolution.
Previously, Phil was the Head of Gaming Creators at Facebook and the COO of Studio71, one of the world's largest MCNs, growing the network from 1 billion to over 8 billion monthly views in 3 years with over 1,000 creators.
Before Studio71, Phil joined Fullscreen as the Head of Channel Partnerships as the 9th employee, completing his tenure as the VP of Networks. He grew the network to the largest MCN in the world (on comScore) in less than 1 year. He was the recipient of Fullscreen's first "Founders Award" for his role in building the industry-leading company. As the 9th employee, he's also our 9th guest on the podcast.
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @PhilRanta
Linkedin: @BattleApproved, @CJamesMedia and @PhilRanta
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @PhilRanta
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8. Christina McKay (Curvaceous Wraps)
Christina McKay is a high quality vehicle wrap designer and runs Curvaceous Wraps.
Clients include Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), Battle Approved, WrapSesh, plus many more,
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @CurvaceousWraps
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @Curvaceous_Wraps
YouTube: @CurveWraps
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7. Jerett Brooks (Pro 2 Champion)
Jerett Brooks is the reigning Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Pro 2 Truck Champion.
Backing that up, this past weekend he swept Rounds 1 & 2 with two wins and two Optima Batteries Fastest Lap Awards!
Jerett has been racing since he was a kid and even raced Mod Karts!
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @JerettBrooks77
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @JerettBrooks77
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6. Simon Harris (UK Music Producer)
Simon Harris is predominantly known as the founder of the record label Music of Life and producer of most of its catalog of songs. He is a DJ, producer, remixer, founder of the EDM label WorkRoom, and the creator of the Billboard No.1 hit "Bass (How Low Can You Go?")
This episode takes you on an interesting journey through the British rap scene back in the late 80s to how music is presented today.
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @SimonHarris
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @HarrisMix
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5. Johnny Greaves (Off-Road Legend)
Johnny Greaves is a professional American short-course off-road race truck driver from Abrams, Wisconsin. He has competed in numerous major off-road series, including SCORE International, Short-course Off-road Drivers Association (SODA), Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR), World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR), TORC Series (TORC), Lucas MidWest Series, and this year COR (Championship Off-Road).
Greaves began racing in motocross at age 12. He switched to racing four wheel vehicles at age 23 and has never looked back. He has won multiple off-road Championships., too many to mention. This dude is certainly Battle Approved!
Facebook: @BattleApproved and @Pro4Champ
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @JohnnyGreaves22
Twitter: @BattleApproved
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4. Cris Reed (The Level Up Experience)
Cris Reed and The Level Up Experience is dedicated to sharing stories in the eSports, gaming and content creation spaces; ranging from startups, pro players, orgs, content creators, educators, and investors.
He is also an advisor for Gamerjibe. Gamerjibe is transforming how businesses and creators connect through immersive online events like conferences, concerts, meet-and-greets, and persistent virtual real estate.
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @TheLevelUpEXP
Instagram: @BattleApproved
LinkedIn: Cristopher Reed
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3. David M. Ross (MusicRow.com founder)
David M. Ross was the founder of Music Row Magazine and covered Nashville's music industry for over 3 decades.
MusicRow.com is now digital, but still publishes special issues like "In Charge" and "The Artist Roster" which are both are widely considered essential for anyone doing business in the country music industry.
David is a songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and journalist.
Twitter: @BattleApproved and @DavidMRoss
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @DavidMRoss4515
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2. Elle Shelley (Cobalt)
Elle Shelley knows innovation. Over the last decade, she has designed and launched products, services, environments, and digital experiences for organizations seeking new ways to provide value to their customers. She is known for her ability to cheerfully create a vision of the future and then plan strategies to get there, executing on all aspects of design and development, from conception through production to delivery.
She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Cobalt
Cobalt is the gig platform for the innovation market that pairs insights with action. Marketing teams use Cobalt to help make data-driven decisions about future customers and to uncover hidden customer needs and other opportunities hiding in plain sight.
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @Elle_Shelley
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1. Greg Cozzo (Lucas Oil)
Greg Cozzo works Brand Activation and Promotions at Lucas Oil and MAV-TV. He's also the guy with the Big Red Cowboy Hat.
Instagram: @BattleApproved and @BigRedCowboyHat