This Week on San Diego Harley-Davidson’s 91X Rush Hour - Paul Zawilenski

Hosts Angel Hacker, Mike Halloran, and Julian Corona are joined by the legendary Paul Zawilenski to break down one of SoCal’s rowdiest gatherings — The Ramona Rally. We’re talking hillbillies, hooligans, and Harley lovers all in one wild weekend. Tune in as we dive into the mayhem with Meatball and the Hell on Wheels Race Crew, Ramona’s best local bands, custom bikes, live racing, and that unfiltered, good old-fashioned biker chaos that makes this event unforgettable.

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This week we’re joined by Mike Kociela, Owner and CEO of Westward Entertainment — the mastermind behind some of the biggest festivals and live events in the nation.

From touring internationally as a Universal Records recording artist to producing massive productions like Taste of St. Louis, BeerX San Diego, and SoCal Taco Fest, Mike’s career spans over three decades of creativity, risk management, and flawless execution.

We dive into the evolution of live events, what it takes to scale a 300,000+ attendee festival, and how passion, marketing, and grit come together to create unforgettable experiences.

Tune in for an inside look at the business of entertainment — from the stage to the streets.

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Get ready for a heavy-hitting conversation on this episode of Rush Hour. We sit down with Gregg Sharp, the founder and CEO of the World Series of Arm Wrestling, to dig into his journey building a global platform for one of the sport’s most intense competitions.

Gregg shares insider stories of launching and scaling a competitive league, the challenges and triumphs of pioneering a movement, and how he blends entrepreneurial grit with a champion’s mindset. Whether you’re into sports, leadership, or starting something from scratch, there’s something in here for you.

Listen in to hear:

• How Gregg first got involved with arm wrestling
• The story behind establishing the World Series of Arm Wrestling
• The business, branding, and logistical side of running a global sports league
• His philosophy on competition, resilience, and vision
• What’s next for Gregg and WSA

Learn more / follow Gregg Sharp & the World Series of Arm Wrestling

• World Series of Arm Wrestling official site: ArmWrestlingSeries.com Arm Wrestling Series
• Gregg Sharp on Instagram (🎯 updates, behind the scenes): @greggxfs Instagram
• Watch a prior interview with Gregg on “The Skinny with Joey Merlino” (YouTube) YouTube+1

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