Behind The Boom

In Episode 8 of Behind The Boom, we sit down with Ron Pratt, a true pioneer in the world of heavy-duty towing and recovery.Long before YouTube and social media brought attention to the industry, Ron was already out there doing the work; building a name through experience, skill, and some of the toughest recoveries you can imagine.In this episode, we dive into how Ron got started, his decision to put this industry on YouTube, what the towing industry looked like in its early days, and how it has evolved over time. We also talk about rigging techniques, challenging recoveries, and the mindset it takes to last decades in this line of work.This is more than just a conversation, it’s a look at the foundation of modern towing and recovery from someone who lived it.

What does the repossession world actually look like behind the scenes?In this episode of Behind the Boom, we sit down with Eric, a commercial repo specialist who’s built a reputation recovering everything from forklifts and heavy equipment to luxury vehicles and even medical machines.Most people picture repossessions as chaotic and confrontational, but the reality is very different. A large percentage of these jobs are voluntary, and success in this industry comes down to professionalism, communication, and experience.We talk about how he got started, the craziest repos he’s handled, and what it really takes to operate at a high level in the commercial repo space.If you’ve ever been curious about how repos actually work, this episode gives you a real inside look at a side of the industry most people never see.

Episode 4 of Behind The Boom - The Man Behind LA’s Most Famous Police Chases.In this episode, I sit down with my Stu Mundel (SkyFOX / KTLA), one of the most iconic TV helicopter news reporters.Known for his hilarious humor and witty remarks on live air, Stu is well known in not just the Los Angeles area but all over the world for his police pursuit reporting. We go over how Stu got started in this industry, his takes on new school vs old school tech, and so much more. Buckle up because this episode is a doozy! In this episode we cover:- How Stu got started in the news and helicopter- The evolution of news reporting since the 90s- Personal stories such as his favorite cars- Drama behind the scenes in the news reporting world- Great adviceFollow the show for more conversations about towing, heavy recovery, crazy roadside stories, and the people behind the trucks plus adjacent industries like this one. New episodes weekly.

Episode 2 – From One Truck to California’s Largest Tow CompanyIn this episode, I sit down with my dad, the founder of Pepe’s Towing Service, to talk about how it all started.What began by recycling junk cars for $100, eventually grew into one of the largest towing and recovery companies in California. In this conversation, we go back to the early days of working long hours, taking risks, and building a reputation in an industry where trust and reliability mean everything.My dad shares the real story behind the growth of Pepe’s: the struggles, the big breaks, the crazy recoveries, and the decisions that helped turn one truck into a fleet of over 100.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a business from the ground up or what the towing industry is really like behind the scenes, this episode is for you.In this episode we cover:- How Pepe’s Towing first started- The challenges of building a towing company from scratch- Stories from the early days of heavy-duty recovery- Growing from one truck to a fleet of over 100- Lessons learned from decades in the towing industryFollow the show for more conversations about towing, heavy recovery, crazy roadside stories, and the people behind the trucks.