Monster Energy's UNLEASHED Podcast Interviews Professional Bull Rider John Crimber on a Special Live Episode at PBR in Salt Lake City

Episode 503 of the Sports and Pop Culture Podcast Recorded Live at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meet the future of bull riding! Monster Energy is proud to welcome 19-year-old John Crimber from Decatur, Texas, on Episode 503 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.

This episode (503), along with the next episode (504) airing on April 28, were both recorded during the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event and mark the final podcast appearances of our host, Luke "The Dingo" Trembath, before his unexpected passing on February 27 at the age of 39. The board sports community and the Monster Energy family are mourning the loss of a genuine original — a larger-than-life presence whose energy, laugh, and heart left a lasting mark on everyone he met.

Recorded live on the set of PBR in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center, the podcast interviews Crimber as he returns to competition from a two-week injury break, ready to reclaim his World No. 1 ranking. When the young upstart competes, he is coached by his father, PBR icon Paulo Crimber.

"Having him there with me and being on the highest stages for bull riding in the world where I always wanted to be is very special to me," said Crimber on UNLEASHED, adding: "My first word growing up as a kid was actually 'bull!' That's something I've always wanted to do."

The podcast episode was originally recorded live on February 8 at a mobile studio at the PBR event in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center and streamed on the Twitch platform. Today, the one-hour episode featuring the rising young superstar is available to global audiences.

For the entire conversation with Crimber, listen to Episode 503 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Fueled by Monster Energy. The new podcast is streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.

UNLEASHED shines the spotlight on professional bull riding with a special live episode from PBR Salt Lake City: Enjoy a conversation with the young prodigy John Crimber as he prepares to get back in the saddle after a heavy injury. Raised into the bull riding life by his father, PBR legend Paulo Crimber, his rise has been nothing short of spectacular. In 2024, the Texas native was named the top pick on the 2024 PBR Teams Expansion New Rider Draft and finished the season in second place at the 2024 PBR World Finals. Riding for the Florida Freedoms, Crimber has been climbing the ranks quickly, all the way to claiming the top spot in the world rankings in early 2025 and currently sits in second. He is also the youngest pro to cross the $1 million threshold in prize money. Get inside the mind of the bull riding sensation – only on UNLEASHED!

Hear the full story in conversation with the three podcast hosts, Australian action sports personality Luke "The Dingo" Trembath, professional snowboarder Danny Kass, and artist and model Brittney Palmer. Follow the link to tune in right here.

John Crimber was raised into the cowboy lifestyle by his father, professional rodeo cowboy and PBR icon Paulo Crimber from Brazil.

"Becoming a bull rider is something I wanted to do growing up. My dad never pushed me. I've always said that I was going to be a bull rider," said Crimber. "I was three years old when I started and got on my first sheep. At six years old, I rode my first bull."

The supportive father encouraged his son's journey climbing the pro ranks, even though he was forced to end his professional bull riding career at age 28 after two neck fractures.

"When my dad broke his neck and had to retire, we moved to Brazil and lived there for a little bit. I learned Portuguese and went to school there," said Crimber on UNLEASHED.

Determined to honor his father's legacy, Crimber has been on the fast track to success. At the mere age of 19, he surpassed the milestone of $1 million in prize earnings, making history as the youngest competitor to achieve this milestone. Right before PBR Salt Lake City, Crimber was sidelined by two lumbar transverse process fractures in his lower back, which he recovered from within a mere two weeks. "That felt like two years. If it's not bull riding, I don't know what I will do with my life!"

Speaking on his mindset of getting back in the game, the young cowboy shared a conversation with his physical therapist: "He said if I'm feeling good, go ahead and do it. He didn't really recommend it, but I had in my mind that a million dollars isn't going to win itself, so I got to go out there and put in the work and come back as soon as possible," said Crimber.

Want the full story from PBR Salt Lake City? Listen to the full conversation by visiting the landing page for Episode 503 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney, featuring professional rodeo cowboy John Crimber.

Regular episodes of UNLEASHED are filmed on a special set inside Studio M at Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California. The podcast is hosted by the dynamic duo of the late Australian action sports personality Luke "The Dingo" Trembath and professional snowboarder Danny Kass. Known for their deep roots in action sports culture, the two starred in the beloved cult TV show 'The Adventures of Danny and The Dingo' on Fuel TV for five action-packed seasons in the early 2010s. Both hosts have walked the walk as pro snowboarders and are joined by painter and model Brittney Palmer. Together, the three hosts possess the interview skills to find common ground with guests from any background – sports and pop culture.

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The UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Podcast is here to celebrate the personalities behind the Monster Energy lifestyle. With each episode dedicated to a unique guest or topic, listeners learn about living on the edge and advancing the state of the art in the world of high-energy sports as well as music, games, and pop culture from individuals at the top of their game. More than a drink, Monster Energy is a way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans – and the podcast is an extension of this unique DNA.

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