Monster Jam's Greatest Personalities

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
  • Hey guys!
    Back with a brand new video.
    This weeks video is about the greatest personalities in Monster Jam!
    From Dennis Anderson to Tom Meents, George Balhan to Mr Excitement, these 11 drivers and announcers have the greatest personalities in Monster Jam!
    Hope you guys like it!
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  • @MonsterTalkOfficial
    @MonsterTalkOfficial  Před rokem +22

    Due to recent events, the part of the video discussing a particular driver has been removed

  • @Jarekthegamingdragon
    @Jarekthegamingdragon Před rokem +64

    Tom meents is such an interesting one. He started out as a straight up jerk. He was a sore winner and a sore loser. I think once he found his place in the league, he really chilled out and allowed me to see him for who he really is, someone who really enjoys his fans. His main focus is competition, he wants to win, but all of the interactions he has with his fans are awesome no matter how young or old.

    • @kadenshoemaker6669
      @kadenshoemaker6669 Před rokem +3

      Yo sup jarek love ya vids

    • @bigyodatheman
      @bigyodatheman Před rokem +5

      I think most of that was an act for the tv cameras

    • @tmthylthm
      @tmthylthm Před 2 měsíci +2

      Eh, I think he was more acting than being genuine. I was always on Dennis' side growing up, but it really felt like Tom was just playing up for the cameras.

    • @Jarekthegamingdragon
      @Jarekthegamingdragon Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@tmthylthmHe definitely wasn't acting when he smashed jim jack's stuff then didn't talk to him for years. Their relationship never improved.

  • @johngrimlock5727
    @johngrimlock5727 Před rokem +22

    Dude, I didn't even know Hartsock passed away, like wtf now I'm crying. I remember always disliking him as a child cause he was so good at racing and always beat my favorite trucks. As an adult, I've come to appreciate and admire him as a driver and person. He's actually one of my favorites now. He was one of the greats. Rest in Peace legend.

  • @tazzmaniandevilboy42
    @tazzmaniandevilboy42 Před rokem +32

    I'd say Steve Sims and Don Frankish are underrated personalities. They're very soft-spoken in their interviews but when they get behind the wheel, they're just downright crazy

  • @HabeasJ
    @HabeasJ Před rokem +21

    At World Finals 13 (my first and only time going in person), I passed out from the heat in front of the Mohawk Warrior area of the pit party. The girls that were there helped me over to a backstage area, where they had a couple identical black couches. Back there they let me recover and eventually George himself took a break from signing autographs to see how I was doing. It's something I'll never forget. George Belhan was a driver at my first monster truck show and he'll always be a favorite of mine

    • @george_2172
      @george_2172 Před rokem +1

      That’s a really nice story, I’m glad that they helped you and he checked up on you

  • @maxparisi87
    @maxparisi87 Před rokem +19

    R.I.P Scott Hartsock

  • @That.Music_Guy.121
    @That.Music_Guy.121 Před rokem +4

    2:42 bro is getting w rizzed

  • @Monsterjamfan-mjfan2010
    @Monsterjamfan-mjfan2010 Před rokem +12

    5:17 to clear that stupid thing

  • @DylanBigBruh
    @DylanBigBruh Před rokem +12

    That little Scott Douglass appreciation bit was terrific!

  • @AlanNadeauIII
    @AlanNadeauIII Před rokem +11

    Here's an idea for a future vid: "What Happened To...(insert driver)"
    Could be a series, could be one big vid. But with how FELD operates and how drivers often disappear from Monster Jam without much coverage unless you're in the know. I think that'd be awesome.

  • @jasone4460
    @jasone4460 Před rokem +6

    R.I.P Scott Hartsock in Gunslinger.
    Thank you for allowing me to live out my dream by driving Cowboy and being on Monster Jam.
    Gone but not forgotten.

  • @_h.a.y.d.e.n_3608
    @_h.a.y.d.e.n_3608 Před rokem +17

    Diesel Dave also had a funny personality similar to Koehler. Humorous and Loud, especially when Monster Jam let him announce to begin the show.

  • @OGpenguinBTW
    @OGpenguinBTW Před rokem +8

    When I was at an independent monster truck show in 2015 Jim kholler was one of the four drivers at the show and to my surprise he was a pretty chill dude not expected from him

  • @relevantalluete98sarchives23

    HEY!! AT 4:56 YOU USED MY LIL MEME I MADE! THATS SO COOL AND ALSO SHOWS JIM BEING THE FUNNIEST EVEN WITHOUT POINTS

  • @RDCNATION
    @RDCNATION Před rokem +7

    I have an idea for a future video. 10 Times Drivers wouldn't let the truck quit. I miss the days of Monster Jam where there were cars, and if a truck flipped over and the officials would let them try to save the truck for minutes on end. Also when they were broken.

  • @MonsterJamFireStorm
    @MonsterJamFireStorm Před rokem +7

    5:04 that interview!! 😅😂LOL

    • @connerrolofson1585
      @connerrolofson1585 Před rokem +1

      Kam Kotraba: You are ever gonna score any points?
      Jim Koehler: *HAHAHAHAHA!* THAT’S AN AWESOME QUESTION!

  • @RowdyMajor8
    @RowdyMajor8 Před rokem +3

    My all time favorite personalities (along with my favorite truck they drove) in Monster Jam in no particular order are as followed.
    1. Tom Meents (Goldberg/Team Meents/Max D)
    2. Dennis Anderson (Grave Digger)
    3. Jim Koehler (Avenger)
    4. Charlie “Chucky” Pauken (Grave Digger)
    5. Linsey Weenk (Iron Outlaw)
    6. Jimmy & Dawn Creten (Bounty Hunter & Scarlet Bandit)
    7. Damon Bradshaw (Air Force Afterburner/Monster Energy)

  • @NaturalHigh21
    @NaturalHigh21 Před rokem +8

    Bernard Lyght is my favorite right now. Really cool guy and brings a lot of energy

  • @prematuredgravy8033
    @prematuredgravy8033 Před rokem +6

    As a kid, Anderson was always cool to me, but I genuinely was really just there for the trucks. But I'd be lying if I said that Koehler didn't leave an impression on my little kid brain. He was awesome lol. Avenger is still one of my favorite trucks.

  • @khymanser391
    @khymanser391 Před rokem +4

    I really wanna see some Christmas monster jam trucks in real life this Christmas coming

  • @australianmonstertrucks
    @australianmonstertrucks Před rokem +7

    Number 1 driver hands down is Jim Kohler. Had a chat with him a few years ago in Sydney and he's a great guy on and off the track. Best voices hands down, Scott & Mark. Not a big fan of the people that followed with the way they announced shows. The constant product placement talk gets annoying very quickly. Scott buetow was also a good guy to chat with and watch. Had a good chat with him a few years back in Brisbane at the media day. Hell of a driver👌

  • @Troyjr2423
    @Troyjr2423 Před rokem +5

    Thank you scott hartsock! A true monster truck legend!

  • @theskicker8856
    @theskicker8856 Před rokem +4

    This was great! I really love the little bits you did with Koehler as well!!

  • @theemptypage4962
    @theemptypage4962 Před rokem +4

    i will have to say knowing scott hartsock as a friend, he was as cool of a person as he was a driver, that man would talk with you for as long as you wanted, and boy howdy could he send that truck to the stratosphere

    • @george_2172
      @george_2172 Před rokem

      That’s really cool! I’m sorry for your loss 🙏

  • @vafilms7722
    @vafilms7722 Před rokem +5

    Great idea for a video! These great personalities in MJ helped build what it is today

  • @ericfording3556
    @ericfording3556 Před rokem +70

    0/10 no Charles Benns

  • @CybertronianKaiju
    @CybertronianKaiju Před rokem +2

    I was actually at STL '09 and as my first ever stadium event it was amazing. I even met Jim again in '17 and we talked about a lot of stuff including about his '09 event

  • @SakicFan
    @SakicFan Před rokem +4

    Chapters For Your Convenience:
    1:26 - George Balhan (The Punk with All the Junk)
    3:47 - Jim Koehler (Mr. Excitement)
    5:51 - Chad Fortune (Staying in Character)
    7:45 - The Voices of Monster Jam
    9:04 - Ryan Anderson ("One Run" Ryan Anderson)
    10:04 - Madusa (The Queen of Carnage)
    11:14 - Scott Hartsock (Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock)
    13:16 - Dennis Anderson (The Icon of The Sport)
    15:25 - Tom Meents (The Professor)
    17:03 - Todd Leduc (Cocky or Confident?)

  • @JVC1103
    @JVC1103 Před rokem +1

    Great video!
    I was thinking are you paining on making a video on Monster Wars you know the 1992 USHRA season the did the MONSTER TRUX 2000 event but work!

  • @Joshua_From_Wii_Sports
    @Joshua_From_Wii_Sports Před 11 měsíci +1

    9:03 the goosebumps im getting yo...

  • @CalvinHughes-Thomas
    @CalvinHughes-Thomas Před 2 měsíci +1

    When I met George Balhan he seemed very interested in meeting the fans didnt say anything when I tried to talk to him and was practically frowning in the picture I got with him. (It was at the second Atlanta show in 2016) Am I the only one who had that experience?

  • @metalpunk2864
    @metalpunk2864 Před rokem +1

    All these drivers are the reason why monster jam was so exciting and entertaining for the past 20 years of this sport. Super nostalgic. I will love this sport forever!

  • @NeurodivergentSuperiority

    Watching this video has gotten me into monster trucks, thank you so much

  • @commandx2730
    @commandx2730 Před rokem +1

    I’d say Dennis Anderson is one of if not the greatest. No other driver thanked the fans and acknowledged other drivers like he did

  • @DJ.Apocalypto
    @DJ.Apocalypto Před rokem

    I love Dennis Anderson! I met him when i was a little boy, I think I was 6 or 7? He looked liked my foster dad but hefty and he has this smile i'll never forget when he signed the back of my shirt and got a picture with him. I still kick myself in the butt that I lost the shirt and pic but hey, I still got the memories huh? Recording videos and stuff is fun but experiencing it in real time is just something I will never forget. That moment made me a Grave Digger fan for life!

  • @joshuabrekken8960
    @joshuabrekken8960 Před rokem +4

    I would replace leduc with jimmy creten but great list!

  • @davonsteen
    @davonsteen Před rokem +2

    so happy madusa is here. SHE IS THE MOMENT FOR LIFE

  • @zachmarco1706
    @zachmarco1706 Před rokem +4

    What about Charles Benns he would do the splits in shows after a run and his interviews were entertaining

  • @HZW121
    @HZW121 Před rokem +6

    I didnt know chad fortune was a wrestler

    • @stevedarms9914
      @stevedarms9914 Před rokem +4

      And before that he was a pro football player.

    • @ericfording3556
      @ericfording3556 Před rokem +4

      And just about every sport/occupation that exists

  • @THEDonnyB
    @THEDonnyB Před 5 měsíci

    Scott Douglas is THE voice of Monster Jam. He's like the Gold ol JR of monster trucks.

  • @Mitchel_Elam
    @Mitchel_Elam Před rokem +1

    Good list, feels like one of the biggest honorable mentions would be Pablo Huffaker! The World Finals/Shipping Container saga deserves some praise lol

    • @Duval-In-The-Wall
      @Duval-In-The-Wall Před 11 měsíci

      Huffaker is the guy who always surprising you, watching him climb another truck in Ragin’ Steel in 2001 is an example of this

  • @rollingtomatos4991
    @rollingtomatos4991 Před rokem +2

    Now this is a true gaming moment

  • @nickdeluna8681
    @nickdeluna8681 Před rokem +4

    I really liked the video! You should do the top 10 underdogs Monster Jam drivers of all time.
    -Like I'll do an example; Scott Hartsock, Lyle Hancock, Eldon DePew, and if there's any underrated or underdogs that I've forgot? Please let me know.

    • @george_2172
      @george_2172 Před rokem +3

      Steve Sims, Chad Tingler, the Basl Bros

    • @donnaasbury
      @donnaasbury Před rokem +5

      Ricky Ownley imo is a bit underrated

    • @george_2172
      @george_2172 Před rokem +2

      @@donnaasbury he’s a good one too

    • @nickdeluna8681
      @nickdeluna8681 Před rokem +1

      I think I've got a few, Carl Van Horn (CVH), Brian Bathel (Even though, he's a former champion. Somehow, it seems he's a former champion/driver that's forgotten. I hope I'm wrong.), John Seasock, Marc McDonald.

    • @george_2172
      @george_2172 Před rokem

      @@nickdeluna8681 they’re good too and I agree about Brian Barthel

  • @gregorynagy8500
    @gregorynagy8500 Před rokem +4

    This was interesting. Detroit Loves MonsterTrucks!!! G

  • @anthonyrausch5708
    @anthonyrausch5708 Před rokem

    13:04 - Scott Hartsock was probably one of “THE VERY LAST” gentleman “MONSTER TRUCK RACER’S”
    He would “RACE YOU HARD” and “HE WOULD CALL BS IF WARRANTED”
    but he was “A STRAIGHT SHOOTER; DEAD STICK” and if “HE” made a mistake
    “HE WOULD CALL OUT HIMSELF” he was “NO GOOD AT FREE STYLE” but he was
    “DAMN GOOD MONSTER TRUCK RACER” and I love “MONSTER TRUCK RACING MORE THAN FREESTYLE”
    AND I LOVED WATCHING SCOTT RACE ON TV PERIOD”!!!!!
    R.I.P Scott Hartsock; you will be missed…..

  • @AlanNadeauIII
    @AlanNadeauIII Před rokem +1

    Ngl this vid reminded me of the style that EmpLemon did his NASCAR rivalries vid

  • @Itz_Cooper
    @Itz_Cooper Před rokem +8

    evolution of bigfoot next pls

    • @pgmemes7455
      @pgmemes7455 Před rokem

      Won’t happen

    • @gregorynagy8500
      @gregorynagy8500 Před rokem +2

      I agree. The Blue Oval guys(Bigfoot),Bob Chandler need,a story Like This. Detroit Loves MonsterTrucks!! G

  • @Mcnibbus
    @Mcnibbus Před rokem

    Gonna be a long shot to ask but does anyone know the song that was used at 14:56 I know it’s monster jam music but need to know the song Classic monster jam was my childhood

  • @theskicker8856
    @theskicker8856 Před 2 měsíci

    We need someone to replace **** **** because we now have personlity. Great video man!

  • @BlizzardDaPup777
    @BlizzardDaPup777 Před 4 měsíci

    The reason new commentary is looked down upon I think is because Scott acted like a fan not just a employee of monster jam. Like the new guys don't freak out over moves and cheer and stuff like scott, Mike hogwood, Dan, Kate, etc

  • @endosrc
    @endosrc Před rokem +1

    15:41 still mad abt that

  • @toddbrainsgaming1928
    @toddbrainsgaming1928 Před rokem

    On terms of nicest drivers, I have to say Bari and Brian Anderson are great guys, Brian by fat puts on ine if the most epic shows possible, living in Oklahoma where our show is on a basketball court, they are quite cramped for running space but he managed to put on probably the best freestyle Oklahoma has ever saw

  • @andred9579
    @andred9579 Před rokem +1

    u should have included damon bradshaws extremely serious competitiveness

  • @chevyfunk2468
    @chevyfunk2468 Před rokem +1

    I'm all jacked up on cotton candy and mountain dew......

  • @Gozi_Arrik
    @Gozi_Arrik Před rokem

    lol i just love how the title for tom meents is "tom mance"

  • @joeandmichelle7375
    @joeandmichelle7375 Před rokem

    Ive always been impressed with Dennis Anderson but his son Ryan is an interesting guy for sure. I get the sence he's about everyone being included and enjoying the same limelight. He speaks highly of every team and truck and theres no sence of rivarly with any team or driver. Hes an example to us all to follow. Hes a real leader in the community and you can see bits of Dennis in that Mantra also. All the Andersons sure come across as kind and genuine people and have a love for kids. The hide 10 thousand eggs on their compound for Easter for the public every year.

  • @giotrapani7852
    @giotrapani7852 Před rokem +1

    Jackson, Tom does have one biological daughter Hannah from his first wife, but she doesn’t compete in monster jam, his two stepsons are involved in the sport but are currently on hiatus.

    • @MonsterTalkOfficial
      @MonsterTalkOfficial  Před rokem

      I am aware of Hannah but I meant he doesnt have anyone biological that has/is going to be in the industry

    • @giotrapani7852
      @giotrapani7852 Před rokem

      @@MonsterTalkOfficial i gotcha

  • @alemkassa487
    @alemkassa487 Před rokem +3

    Do evolution of gunslinger

  • @justinanderson9126
    @justinanderson9126 Před rokem +2

    Tom meents actually used to drive a mud dragster

  • @wildthing2155
    @wildthing2155 Před rokem

    the 40th grave anniversary was down right terrible they thought about it for 3 seconds

  • @THEBIGBADMONKE
    @THEBIGBADMONKE Před 4 měsíci

    Ryan is a mix of every Anderson

  • @deanaanderson7953
    @deanaanderson7953 Před 5 měsíci

    Dennis is a real OG

  • @radioactivedevelopments4185

    Odd question I really hope you can answer. Why did Monster Jam completely stop going to the Dome in Atlanta? Now they go to Atlanta Motor Speedway. It's just not the same!

  • @mitchcolburn1216
    @mitchcolburn1216 Před rokem +2

    I agree with everyone here, Charles Benns should be here

  • @bigfanofmonsterjam2
    @bigfanofmonsterjam2 Před rokem

    This is why I am going to UNOH FOR COLLEGE

  • @royalbavarian2040
    @royalbavarian2040 Před rokem

    Race in Peace Hartsock 🔥💯

  • @Tankanator
    @Tankanator Před rokem

    Rest in peace Scott Hartsock

  • @JoseMartinez-ow3bc
    @JoseMartinez-ow3bc Před 9 měsíci

    RIP scott

  • @jamessaville3194
    @jamessaville3194 Před rokem

    The best commentary duo in monster jam will always be Scott Douglas and Ken stout

  • @bigfanofmonsterjam2
    @bigfanofmonsterjam2 Před 4 měsíci

    Now Ik this is not a ranked vid but could Jim be the funniest of all time??

  • @fredshome4672
    @fredshome4672 Před rokem +3

    Anvger evelution

  • @mushyzachman7731
    @mushyzachman7731 Před rokem +2

    Charles Benns?

  • @wak3327
    @wak3327 Před 10 měsíci

    i have one of chads sheilds lol

  • @donovanroberts6997
    @donovanroberts6997 Před 5 měsíci

    This list is just too small for all of the amazing personalities monster jam has had😢

  • @madebychurchill1933
    @madebychurchill1933 Před 11 měsíci

    Ayo cookie 💀

  • @theunhingedgamer3762
    @theunhingedgamer3762 Před rokem +1

    I gave the new commentary a chance and immediately changed the channel after 5 minutes they really aren't good and they grated my ears almost as bad as Mike Hogwood did
    that aside I'll say one thing to correct something and that's the Madusa truck is actually the longest running and last WCW truck from the deal Monster Jam had in 2000 and the truck was named after her wrestling name which was Madusa in WCW so the fans of monster jam only know her as "Madusa" because she never used her real name

    • @TransDrummer1312
      @TransDrummer1312 Před rokem

      Her real name is Debra Miceli and they still called her Debra even back in the early 2000s.

  • @Ob1tuber
    @Ob1tuber Před rokem +1

    I somewhat know Koehler, my mother was adopted and her cousins wife’s sister married Koehler, she is a teacher that teaches in my moms school, his whole persona of being loud and screaming is not true, I forgot why I went to his house twice, I think it was for the 2011 World Finals win, or something else, the dude is quiet and humble, not a boisterous red headed step child

  • @bigfanofmonsterjam2
    @bigfanofmonsterjam2 Před rokem

    Tom mance 😂😂😂

  • @THEDonnyB
    @THEDonnyB Před 5 měsíci

    Rockin 0 points.

  • @michaellane845
    @michaellane845 Před rokem

    So if I could timetravel and be In a pit party with the punk his girls will kiss me wow

  • @kevinhirtle9754
    @kevinhirtle9754 Před rokem +2

    I personally Hate Scott Jordan and Colt Stephens commentaries it don't sound good