Podcast
The Trailhead an Offroad Show
Host JD Marshall brings you The Trailhead, the podcast where everyday wheelers, weekend warriors, and die-hard off-roaders come together to share stories, tackle tough topics, and celebrate the wild world of wheeling. From epic trail tales and gear talk to land use issues and community spotlights, JD and his rotating crew of guests bring real conversations from the dirt. Whether you're wrenching in the garage or out on the trail, this is your spot to connect with off-roaders from every corner, to laugh, and remember to stay the trail.
- Automotive chart
- #175
- Episodes
- 157
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 29 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 18 hours ago
Episodes
157 episodes, newest first
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57 min
This SEMA Build Can't Be Ignored | Ep 158
Season 5, Episode 157
Show notes
The Trailhead crew's projects are getting a little out of hand! JD, Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan catch up on everything from new off-road lighting and roof rack installations to JD's return to East Rim, the trail where his yellow Jeep met its end. Bryan reveals just how close his outrageous school bus-themed Jeep build is to its SEMA debut, and whether this massive rock crawler will even fit in his garage. Meanwhile, Calvin shares his latest lighting upgrades, Nathan talks recovery gear and electrical mods, and the guys debate everything from Jeep Gladiator builds to the perfect garage setup. It's an hour of Jeep modifications, rock crawling stories, questionable financial decisions, and the kind of off-road banter you've come to expect from The Trailhead.
📍 Trails and Destinations
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Sand Hollow State Park / Sand Mountain, Utah
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John's Trail, Sand Hollow, Utah
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Windrock Trail 51: Panther Rock, Tennessee
🛠️ Gear and Tools
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Sherpa Equipment Jeep Gladiator JT QDHD Roof Rack
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Cavalier Lighting Apex RGBW Laser Whips V2
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Cavalier Lighting Off-Road LED Pod Lights
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American Adventure Lab Jeep JL/JT Cowl Accessory Brackets
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MORRFlate 12-Gang Power Panel Pro with Bluetooth
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Advance Adapters Atlas Transfer Case
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Crown Automotive Jeep CJ Light Master Kit
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3W Jeep Gladiator All-Weather Floor Mats
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Rock Slide Engineering Gladiator Powered Step Sliders
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TruckClaws Emergency Tire Traction Devices
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Starlink — Get a Free Month of Service with Our Referral
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2buildit
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Keenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKU
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Nathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiator
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
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📅 Events and Resources
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Easter Jeep Safari 2027 — March 20–28
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Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
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DC Structures Barndominium and Garage Kits
📞 Get Involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 and tell us about your Jeep build, your latest trail adventure, or anything else you think we should hear. We might play it on the show!
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Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit our website! https://www.thetrailheadnetwork.com/
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Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More: Shop The Trailhead
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Find Your Next Adventure! Explore TrailsOffroad
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Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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1 hr 29 min
Trail Hero Didn't Go Quite the Way We Expected | Ep 156
Season 5, Episode 156
Show notes
JD went to Trail Hero with a his new Gladiator and came home with a story the crew will NEVER let him forget. But getting rescued by a Toyota was only the beginning. Between broken parts, questionable trail decisions, and a vendor show that left everyone asking questions, Trail Hero 2026 gave the crew plenty to talk about. JD, Calvin, Bryan, and Andrew share what really happened at Sand Hollow, what surprised them, and why some of the biggest conversations happened off the trail.
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Sand Dune Way / Top of the World Overlook, Sand Hollow
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Yansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), Colorado
🛠️ Gear and Tools
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3W AutoLife All-Weather Floor Mats — Jeep Gladiator
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Misch 4x4 BigBoy Seat Extender Brackets — JL/JT
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MORRFlate Portable Air Compressors
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EZ FLATE M.O.A.B. Air Compressor
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Thor's Lightning Strike Air Compressor
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RPM Steering — Heavy-Duty Jeep Steering Upgrade
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FOX 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer — Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT
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DECKED Midsize Truck Drawer System
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Nitto Trail Grappler M/T Tires
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🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Andrew: Not in the Wild Overland
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
📰 News Topics
No dedicated news segment in this recording. The crew's discussion focuses on firsthand observations from Trail Hero, including changing conditions along East Rim, the availability of replacement parts at the Trail Hero vendor show, and questions about sponsorships and accountability in the off-road industry.
📅 Events and Resources
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Trail Hero 2026 — Official Event Schedule
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Trail Hero at Pecan Valley Resort — Pool Party and Event Information
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SEMA Show 2026 — November 3–6, Las Vegas
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Easter Jeep Safari — Red Rock 4-Wheelers
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop The Trailhead
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Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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1 hr 8 min
We Just Got Back From Trail Hero... And We Have Some Thoughts | Ep 156
Show notes
Trail Hero 2026 is in the rearview mirror, and JD and Calvin are back from Sand Hollow with stories, opinions, and plenty of good-natured ribbing from the rest of the crew. JD shares how his first trip in the new Jeep Gladiator changed his approach to the build, while the guys trade early reactions to Trail Hero, including vendor row and event security. Meanwhile, Bryan is racing to finish his outrageous 1985 CJ-7 for SEMA, and Andrew joins the conversation with his HEMI-bound Gladiator and Rivian R1T. Between Jeep modifications, overlanding gear, ridiculous winch accessories, and an unexpectedly passionate debate about cooking hot dogs on the trail, this post–Trail Hero catch-up goes exactly where you'd expect The Trailhead to go: completely off the rails.
📍 Trails and Destinations
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🛠️ Gear and Tools
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Adams Driveshaft – Jeep Gladiator JT Front Driveshaft
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Advance Adapters – Atlas Transfer Cases
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Artec Industries – Jeep JL/JT Long Arm Suspension
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Bilstein B8 8100 Bypass Shocks
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Fox Tail Lights – Lighting Products
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MetalCloak – Gladiator 4.5" Game Changer Suspension
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Mopar – Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Steel Front Bumper
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Nemesis Industries – Jeep Gladiator Front Bumpers
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Nitto Recon Grappler A/T Tires
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Nostalgia – Four-Hot-Dog and Bun Pop-Up Toaster
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Oscar Mayer – Two-Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster
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Rock Krawler – Jeep Gladiator JT Rear Coil Spring Kit
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RockJock – Jeep Gladiator Lift Springs
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Super Pacific – X1 Overland Camper
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Tom Wood's – Gladiator Front Driveshaft Conversion
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3W AutoLife – Jeep Gladiator All-Weather Floor Mats
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Andrew: Not In The Wild Overland (@notinthewildoverland)
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU / Init2BuildIt
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Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
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📰 News Topics
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SEMA 2026: Truck and Off-Road Brands Drive Innovation
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SEMA Expands the 2026 Show With a Dedicated Powersports Section
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Scout Motors' Direct-Sales Dispute With Volkswagen Dealers
📅 Events and Resources
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Trail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, Hurricane, Utah
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SEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Scout Motors – Terra Pickup and Traveler SUV
📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Help us get closer to our giveaway at 30 reviews! Write one here!
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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1 hr 41 min
Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155
Season 5, Episode 155
Show notes
What happens when your totaled Jeep gets a second life—and your friends discover everything you left behind? JD, Bryan, Calvin, Joe, and Andrew are back with plenty of laughs, questionable decisions, and some off-road headlines that have everyone talking. From Scout's return and Hyundai's ambitious plans to the future of electric off-roading, the opinions are flying. But things really get interesting when the crew pulls back the curtain on sponsorships, SEMA builds, and the truth behind off-road influencers. It's an unfiltered conversation you won't want to miss!
📍 Trails and Destinations
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Sand Hollow State Park, Utah – Trail Hero Riding Area
🛠️ Gear and Tools
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RotopaX 2-Gallon Diesel Container
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2015 Jeep Wrangler JK 2-Door WeatherTech FloorLiners
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Nitto Trail Grappler M/T Tires
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America's Most Wanted 4x4 – Gladiator HEMI Conversion Package
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Andrew – First-time guest and Jeep Gladiator owner
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox
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Jeff – New owner rebuilding JD's salvaged yellow JK
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Joe – Automotive instructor and fellow wheeler
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Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator
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Not in the Wild – Fellow wheeler with a Rivian, Gladiator, and kei truck
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Will – Mr. Carnage, Carnage Motorsports
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
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📰 News Topics
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🔥 Scout Motors Reveals Mountainside and Trail-Ready Traveler Concepts – Two approaches to Scout's upcoming SUV, from refined styling to serious off-road equipment. The group debates whether the Traveler looks too much like a Rivian or Range Rover.
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Scout Traveler Production Plans and Harvester Range Extender – Scout's anticipated 2028 production, the appeal of a gasoline range extender, and the frustration of waiting for a vehicle that's still years away.
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Slate Truck – Could a Simple Electric Pickup Change Off-Roading? – JD sees potential for Slate's customizable electric truck to become an accessible entry point for electric off-roading.
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🔥 Hyundai Boulder Concept Challenges Traditional Off-Road SUVs – Hyundai's body-on-frame concept features 37-inch tires, unusual cargo access, and aggressive styling aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco market.
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Hyundai's New Body-on-Frame Platform and Midsize Pickup Plans – Hyundai's plans for an American-market pickup raise questions about whether a production off-road SUV could follow.
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🔥 Hyundai and Kia Patent a Magnetic Modular Hardtop System – The crew questions whether magnets can actually make hardtop installation easier.
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Hyundai CRATER Concept Explores a Different Kind of Off-Road Vehicle – From unconventional styling and lighting to the interior and practical trail features, the group picks apart Hyundai's futuristic design.
📅 Events and Resources
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Trail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, Utah
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SEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas
📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts
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|Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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1 hr 3 min
It's Time For Something New | Ep 154
Season 5, Episode 154
Show notes
The Trailhead is back for Season 5, and JD has some big news to share with Bryan, Calvin, and Joe! After a year of major life changes, a wild recovery at Trail Hero, and an insurance decision that officially ended the road for his beloved yellow Jeep Wrangler JK, JD finally reveals what he bought to replace it. The crew wastes absolutely no time roasting his new rig, debating everything from 33-inch tires and suspension upgrades to winch bumpers, off-road lighting, and whether he really needs 40s. JD shares why he passed on the Ford Bronco, what his CarMax buying experience was like, and the embarrassing mistake he made on his first trail ride with the new rig. Plus, the guys start throwing out names for it, leaving one very important question for the Trailheads: What should JD call it?
📍 Trails and Destinations
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John's Trail, Sand Mountain OHV Area, Utah
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Slaughterhouse Road (Slaughterhouse Gulch), Colorado
🛠️ Gear and Tools
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Falken Wildpeak Off-Road Tires
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Rock Slide Engineering Gladiator Step Sliders
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🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox
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Keenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKU
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Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
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📅 Events and Resources
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CarMax MaxCare Extended Service Plans
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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2 hr 6 min
My Jeep Was Totaled. Now What? | Ep 153
Season 5, Episode 153
Show notes
Recorded at the start of July 2026, this episode catches JD at a very specific moment: the yellow JK had been declared a loss, the insurance process was still playing out, and nobody knew what would replace it. JD is joined by Bryan, Joe, Calvin, and Keenan to work through the options—from a Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon to a Jeep Gladiator JT—and what makes sense for a future focused more on camping and overlanding without giving up the ability to hit harder trails like Sand Hollow. The crew debates the 3.6L versus EcoDiesel, rooftop tents versus off-road trailers, JK simplicity versus the newer JL platform, suspension, tire size, build strategy, and whether JD has finally outgrown the two-door Jeep life. More importantly, they dig into how you should actually approach an off-road build when you get the rare chance to start over from scratch. We held this episode until now because the replacement-Jeep saga finally has a completion arc—making it a chance to go back to the moment before anyone knew how the story would end.
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🛠️ Gear and Tools — Podcast Version
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Alpine i509-WRA-JK 9-inch Restyle Receiver
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LinksWell Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT T-Style XL Radio
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Stinger HEIGH10+ Jeep Wrangler JK Radio System
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KICKER Jeep Wrangler Audio Upgrade System
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Overland Vehicle Systems Roof Top Tents
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Old Man Emu Jeep JK Coil Springs
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Air Lift 1000 Load-Leveling Air Springs
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Rock Krawler 3.5-inch Adventure Mid-Arm JL Suspension
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RPM JL Wrangler 3.5-inch Ultimate Aluminum Mid-Arm Lift Kit
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REDARC Rogue RedVision Power Management System
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Victron Orion XS DC-DC Battery Charger
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Timbren 3,500-lb HD Axle-Less Trailer Suspension
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Harker Outdoors Jeep Gladiator Camper
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🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2buildit
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Calvin: SRG Offroad / @srgoffroad
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Keenan Campbell: @alphafoxtrotjku
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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📰 News Topics
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No dedicated news segment this time—the Jeep replacement discussion took over the show.
📅 Events and Resources
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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1 hr 1 min
Rosetta Maps Isn't Another Navigation App | Waypoints | EP 152
Season 4, Episode 157
Show notes
JD and Calvin are joined by Kerry Garrison of Trail Traveler to talk about Rosetta Maps, a camping resource tool Kerry built after getting fed up with outdated, inaccurate, and sometimes illegal dispersed camping information. Rosetta Maps brings dispersed camping, campgrounds, public-land data, weather, wildfire information, GPX tracks, and other trip-planning tools into one place. The conversation gets into how Kerry is trying to keep bad data out of the system, how Rosetta Maps works alongside tools like Trails Offroad, Gaia GPS, and onX, and why he doesn’t see it as another navigation app. They also talk about government data accuracy, MVUM information, user submissions, private campsites, and what Kerry wants to build next. If you’ve ever planned an overlanding or camping trip and wondered why it takes so many different apps, this episode is for you.
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Adams Lake, Colorado – Flat Tops
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Crescent Lake, Colorado – Flat Tops
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🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Kerry Garrison the Trail Traveler
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U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map Data
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📰 News Topics
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Expanded Forest Service MVUM Data and Vehicle Class Information
📅 Events and Resources
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RosettaMaps – Camping and Public-Land Planning
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📞 Get Involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit The Trailhead Network: https://www.thetrailheadnetwork.com/
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Trailhead Gear – Shirts & More: Trailhead Shop
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Rosetta Maps: Get 20% off a Pro subscription with code TRAILHEAD — RosettaMaps Pricing
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TYRI Offroad Lights: Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off — TYRI Lights
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1 hr 3 min
Parts You Should Never Have to Replace | Waypoints | Ep 150
Season 4, Episode 150
Show notes
JD sits down with Ryan Stoangi of Combat Off Road to talk about how more than 20 years of building Jeeps and working in off-road retail led him to start making his own parts. Ryan breaks down Combat’s focus on durable, repairable Jeep accessories, including their hood latches, armored taillights, fenders, and inner fenders, and why he believes in sticking to what the company does well. They also talk about choosing quality parts, supporting local 4x4 shops, and figuring out what you actually want from your Jeep before spending thousands building it. Plus, Ryan and JD take on gatekeeping in the off-road community and why helping new wheelers learn is important to keeping the sport growing.
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🛠️ Gear and Tools
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Combat Off Road Off-the-Turnbuckle Hood Latches (Combat Off Road)
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Combat Off Road Tail Gunner Tail Lights (Combat Off Road)
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Combat Off Road Full Assault Aluminum Fenders (Combat Off Road)
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Combat Off Road Max Flow Front Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road)
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Combat Off Road MORF Rear Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road)
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Rock Krawler Long-Arm Suspension Systems (Rock Krawler)
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RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Systems (RockJock 4x4)
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Revolution Gear & Axle JL/JT Gear Packages (Revolution Gear)
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RCV Performance Jeep JL/JT Axle Shafts (RCV Performance)
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RPM Steering & Suspension (RPM Steering)
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Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 Tires (Milestar Tires)
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Rockford Fosgate Jeep Audio Kits (Rockford Fosgate)
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Stinger Jeep Head Units (Stinger)
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Combat Off Road: @combat.offroad (Instagram)
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Ryan Stoangi: @ryanstoangi (Instagram)
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Synergy Manufacturing: @synergymfg (Instagram)
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TMR Customs: @tmrcustoms (Instagram)
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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📰 News Topics
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🔥 Jeep Concept Vehicles — including the Wrangler ANVIL 715 — Ryan talks about Combat Off Road hood latches appearing on three official Jeep concepts over three consecutive years, including the Low Down, Bug Out 4xe, and ANVIL. (jeep)
📅 Events and Resources
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Combat Off Road Installation Instructions (Combat Off Road)
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Combat Off Road YouTube: @Combat.Offroad (YouTube)
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Keystone Automotive BIG Show (Keystone Automotive BIG Show)
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Toledo Jeep Fest (Toledo Jeep® Fest)
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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3 hr 24 min
They Were the Wild Card | THX Series #9 | Ep 149
Season 4, Episode 149
Show notes
JD closes out the Trail Hero Expedition Spotlights series with Nathaniel and Susan Savka of Team Danger Zone, the first-time overlanders who became the inaugural Trail Hero Expeditions champions by just 16 seconds. They unpack their 2020 Jeep Gladiator overland build, rooftop tent camping lessons, lightning-fast tire change, MORRFlate four-tire inflation challenge, and the teamwork that carried them through Pine Valley, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Sand Hollow rock crawling. The conversation goes far deeper than competition as Susan openly discusses experiencing a severe panic attack on the route, while the family explains why autism awareness, mental health advocacy, and making the off-road community welcoming for children like Johnny Danger matter more than any trophy. From Johnny learning new words and initiating an unforgettable hug to borrowed gear, unexpected friendships, and a victory cheeseburger covered in ketchup, this episode is equal parts family overlanding adventure, honest vulnerability, and classic Trailhead chaos. Listen for the story behind Team Danger Zone’s 16-second victory—and why Susan may now be the family member pushing hardest to return to Utah.
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Pine Valley Recreation Area, Utah
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Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona
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Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania
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🛠️ Gear and Tools
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Team Danger Zone’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport
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Kenda Klever M/T2 Tires — 37x13.50R20
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TRUKD T Series 12.5-Inch Bed Rack
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Outland Motorworks Yonder Rooftop Tent
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MORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro Compressor
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MORRFlate Quad+ 155-Inch Hose Kit
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Colby Valve Emergency Tire Valves
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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Adventure Lab: Brit Mansell and James Vest
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Epic Adventure Duo: Steve Botkin and Katie Burton
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Fran’s JL Adventures: Fran Adler
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Nathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiator
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SRG Offroad: Calvin and Jennifer Pulda
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Team Danger Zone: Nathaniel, Susan, and Johnny Danger
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Team GenRight Offroad: Brian Ritchie and Jeff Hesse
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Team Larger Than Life: Joe Belk and Bill Ode
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Team Number 2: Jason DeArmond and Aaron Wedeking
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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📅 Events and Resources
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Trail Hero Expeditions Season One
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Team Danger Zone Official Profile
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts.
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear — Shirts and More: Shop Here
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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1 hr 4 min
Motobilt Was Born In Baghdad | Waypoints | Ep 148
Season 4, Episode 148
Show notes
JD sits down with Dan DuBose from Motobilt for a deeper look at the person behind one of the most recognized names in Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, and the sport itself. Dan walks through his early days building bumpers because he could not afford to buy them, the Blue Torch FabWorks era, his reality TV detour, and the long road to building Motobilt into a serious Made-in-USA manufacturing operation. The conversation hits Jeep Wrangler mods, rock crawler builds, Sand Hollow, BILTCON, off-road business lessons, and why quality parts matter when you are actually using your rig. Dan also talks about family, burnout, a major health wake-up call, and the difference between building a product catalog and building a company that can support real people. If you care about Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, rock crawling, or the humans behind the brands we trust on the trail, this one is worth the listen.
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Chokecherry Canyon / Glade Run Recreation Area, Farmington, New Mexico
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San Joll, Arizona — Transcript unclear; confirm spelling/location before adding a link.
🛠️ Gear and Tools
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Motobilt Jeep Bumpers, Armor, Suspension, and DIY Builder Parts
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Motobilt MB1000 Stubby Front Bumper for Jeep YJ / TJ / LJ
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Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Products
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Motobilt 15" Stretch Back Half Frame Kit for Jeep YJ
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Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Frame Chop Bumper
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Motobilt Steel Rear Corner Armor w/ Round Taillight Holes for Jeep JKU
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Motobilt Corner Armor with Tail Light System for Jeep JK 2 Door
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Motobilt High Clearance Front Inner Fenders for Jeep JL / JLU / JT
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AMADA Fiber Laser Cutting Systems
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Mitsubishi Fiber Laser Cutting Solutions
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Voortman Profile CNC Processing Machines
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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📰 News Topics
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BILTCON Series 1 at Sand Hollow
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Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Edition
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Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Product Line
📅 Events and Resources
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Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026
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📞 Get involved!
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1 hr 6 min
Angela Rickerson Knows One Speed | Waypoints | Ep 147
Season 4, Episode 147
Show notes
JD is joined by Angela Rickerson, the Seattle-based driver behind Ronda Rhino, for a conversation about Jeep life, Rebelle Rally, Pacific Northwest rock crawling, and the messy, rewarding path into off-roading. Angela shares how a 2017 two-door Jeep Wrangler went from “cool preschool drop-off rig” to a heavily built desert rally and rock crawling machine. The episode digs into Rebelle Rally endurance, sponsorship realities, stunt driving, DirtFish-style rally training, Jeep clubs, women in off-road, and why good spotting beats “just send it” every single time. If you’re into Jeep Wrangler builds, women off-roaders, rally driving, rock crawling, or just finding your people on the trail, this one is absolutely worth the ride.
📍Trails and Destinations
• Washington Off-Road Trails
• Best Offroad Trails near Rainier, Washington
• Evans Creek / Trail #519, Washington
• Rampart Range Road, Colorado🛠️ Gear and Tools
• Jeep Wrangler
• Motobilt Jeep JK/JKU Parts
• K&N Filters
• KC HiLiTES Off-Road Lights
• Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Tires
• Dometic Electric Coolers
• Dynatrac Jeep JK Axle Assemblies
• Dana 44 Front Crate Axle
• FOX Motorsports Shocks🚙 Community Shoutouts
• Action Driving Collective
• Angela Rickerson: Ronda Rhino
• Bailey Campbell
• DirtFish Rally School
• Emily Miller
• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK
• Michael Graham
• Olympia Jeep
• Rebelle Rally
• Riley Harshman and Ryan Weisenfeld: Trail Coins
• Ryan Weisenfeld: OLYJK
• Shelby Hall Off-Road
• Trails Offroad🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
• BlueRibbon Coalition
• Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee
• Trails Preservation Alliance📅 Events and Resources
• Rebelle Rally
• Double A Rally / Team 102
• DirtFish Rally School
• Action Driving Collective
• King of the Hammers
• Trail Hero Expeditions📞 Get involved!
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Host: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Angela Rickerson
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1 hr 46 min
Locked Out Of Your Own Repair | Waypoints | Ep 146
Season 4, Episode 146
Show notes
JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, Nathan, along with Chris Bailey and Joey Seavolt, for a focused Trailhead roundtable on Right to Repair, Jeep mods, vehicle data access, DIY wrenching, and the future of aftermarket parts. The crew connects the John Deere repair fight to what off-roaders are already seeing with locked-down ECUs, security gateway modules, subscription features, Tazer/JScan workarounds, and newer Jeep systems that make simple modifications feel way more complicated than they should. Joey brings the repair-shop perspective, Chris talks about the value of older, more mechanical Jeeps, and the whole panel digs into what happens when vehicle ownership starts feeling more like a software license. 🔥 From the REPAIR Act and SEMA’s Warrior Right to Repair push to the simple act of teaching kids how to change oil, this one is about keeping the garage, the driveway, and the trail alive for the next generation.
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Death Row Rock Crawl Trail, Montrose, Colorado
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox
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Calvin & Jennifer: SRG Offroad
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Charlie: Just 4 Fun Motorsports
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Joey Seavolt: iNerd Repair LLC
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Matt & Cara: Ozark Overland Adventures
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Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator
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SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Act
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Colorado Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment
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EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment
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FTC and States Sue Deere & Company Over Repair Restrictions
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John Deere Agrees to $99 Million Right-to-Repair Settlement
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REPAIR Act — H.R. 1566 / S. 1379
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SEMA Backs Warrior Right to Repair Act
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DJI Drone Security and Policy Debate
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SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Campaign
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Write a review! Help us keep growing The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear Shirts & More: Shop The Trailhead
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Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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1 hr 13 min
They Don’t Want You In The Backcountry | BRC Update | Ep 145
Season 4, Episode 145
Show notes
JD is joined by Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition for a straight-up land access scoreboard on the fights shaping the future of motorized recreation. Ben breaks down the rescission of the BLM Public Lands Rule, the Roadless Rule fight, Moab route reassessments, the San Rafael Swell, WEMO closures in the Western Mojave Desert, and why the minimization criteria could become a serious threat to OHV access nationwide. They also talk about local advocacy groups, fieldwork, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, and why off-roaders need to submit meaningful comments instead of assuming someone else has it covered. If you care about public land access, trail closures, Jeep trails, overlanding, OHV routes, or keeping backcountry roads open for people who cannot simply hike in, this episode is one to share.
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Western Mojave Desert / WEMO Route Network, California
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Chuckwalla National Monument, California
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Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming
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BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes
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ChatGPT — discussed as a tool for helping regular users understand agency documents and land-use legal language.
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Ben Burr: BlueRibbon Coalition
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Chad Dixon: Trails Preservation Alliance
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Simone Griffin: BlueRibbon Coalition
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BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center
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Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
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BLM Rescinds the Public Lands Rule
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Timeline: BRC’s 3-Year Fight to Rescind the BLM Public Lands Rule
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The Public Lands Rule Is a Public Lands Sell-Off
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USDA Accepting Comments on Roadless Rule Rescission
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Support the Grand Reopening of Our Off-Road Trails in Moab
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How To Submit Meaningful Moab Comments to Reopen Closed Trails
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BLM Proposes Reopening Closed OHV Routes in San Rafael Swell & Desert
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WEMO Trail Closures: 2,200 OHV Miles Closed in the Western Mojave Desert
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BRC Files Intervention in Ninth Circuit Appeal of WEMO Closures
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WEMO: Minimization Criteria — An Endless Standard
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How Ancient Nixon-Era Executive Orders Close Public Land Access
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Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Re-Introduced in Congress
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How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Power
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BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes
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BlueRibbon Coalition Individual Memberships
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BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center
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WEMO Trail Closures: Take Action
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BLM West Mojave Route Network Project
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Executive Order 11644 – Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands
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Executive Order 11989 – Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands
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Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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Host: JD Marshall
Video Editing: Steve Bogue
Guest: Ben Burr
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1 hr 29 min
Trail Hero Expeditions Cooked Their Jeep | THX Series #8 | Ep 144
Season 4, Episode 144
Show notes
JD sits down with Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road for another Trail Hero Expeditions Interview Series episode, and this one has the perfect mix of overlanding, rock crawling, Jeep prep, desert chaos, and paramedic-level problem solving. Bo and Josh talk about how they got into off-roading, how their friendship grew from work into camping and trail runs, and why their Cherokee was the rig they trusted for a multi-day Trail Hero X adventure. They break down Expert-level navigation, sand, heat, overheating issues, cracked iPads, tire challenges, recovery ideas, and the kind of camp camaraderie that does not always make the TV edit. The story behind the Jackson Off-Road name adds some heart, while the guys’ advice for future competitors is simple: have patience, get organized, and step outside your comfort zone. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at Trail Hero Expeditions from the team that ran it hard, fixed what they had to, and still came home friends, this is the one.
Featured Team: Jackson Off-Road
📍Trails and Destinations
· Arizona Strip / Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
· Calico Ghost Town, California
· Dixie National Forest OHV Areas, Utah
· Grand Canyon-Parashant 4x4 Travel Safety
· Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo, California
· Parker Strip / Crossroads OHV Area, Arizona
· Sand Hollow State Park, Utah
· Santiago Peak / Main Divide South, California
· Whitmore Canyon Overlook, Arizona
🛠️ Gear and Tools
· MORRFlate Multi-Tire Inflation Systems
· Starlink
· VIAIR Portable Air Compressors
🚙 Community Shoutouts
· Bo Parham and Joshua Hull: Jackson Off-Road
· Victor Valley 4 Wheelers
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
· California Four Wheel Drive Association
· CORVA – California Off-Road Vehicle Association
📰 News Topics
· Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1
📅 Events and Resources
· Night of Destruction at Perris Auto Speedway
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· Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
· Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews.
· Follow us on Instagram! Stay updated on our latest news and announcements.
· Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More
· Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad
· Discounts for Trailheads!
· Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
Credits
Host: JD Marshall
Video Editing: Steve Bogue
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1 hr 4 min
He Built the Bag He Couldn’t Buy | Waypoint Series | Ep 143
Season 3, Episode 143
Show notes
JD sits down with Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions and NBX Trail Gear for a laid-back conversation about Jeeps, handmade gear, and the kind of trips that stick with you long after you get home. Virgil shares how he went from growing up in Luxembourg to building a life in Nova Scotia, serving in the Canadian Army, creating overland content, and turning his own need for better storage into NBX Trail Gear. The conversation gets into his JK “Fury,” his new 2025 Gladiator build, G.A.R.B. bags, custom trail gear, Cordura fabric, YouTube storytelling, and why good overlanding gear usually comes from people who actually spend time on the trail. JD and Virgil also talk about Eastern Canada travel, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick woods restrictions, and how quickly access issues can hit a community when nobody is organized to push back. This one is a good hang for anyone who loves Jeep builds, overlanding, handmade trail gear, and the stories behind small companies in the off-road world.
📍Trails and Destinations
• Nova Scotia ATV, Off-road, and 4-Wheeling
• New Brunswick Overland Adventure
• Gaspésie Peninsula, Quebec
• Northern Quebec / Nunavik
• Vermont🛠️ Gear and Tools
• NBX Trail Gear
• G.A.R.B. 2.1
• XXL GARB 2.1
• Tailgate G.A.R.B.
• 5 lbs Propane Tank Carrier 2.0
• 11 lbs Propane Tank Carrier
• Bouge RV Diesel Heater Bag
• Chainsaw Bag
• Griddle Bag
• Massive Annex Bag
• Overlander Travel Bag
• Multi Purpose Kit Bag / Air Compressor Bag
• Rebel Off Road Flatbed Tray and Canopy System
• Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Deluxe
• Tune M1 Truck Camper
• FIFTYTEN Off-Road Campers
• CORDURA Advanced Fabrics
• Trasharoo
• RockJock 4x4
• 2025 Jeep Gladiator
• GoPro Cameras🚙 Community Shoutouts
• 395JNKY
• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK
• NorthBound Expeditions on YouTube
• NorthBound Expeditions on Instagram
• NorthBound Expeditions on Facebook
• Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
• BlueRibbon Coalition
• Utah Public Lands Alliance📰 News Topics
• Nova Scotia Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires
• Nova Scotia Provincewide Woods Ban Court Ruling
• New Brunswick Fire Watch and Outdoor Activity Restrictions📅 Events and Resources
• NBX Adventure New Brunswick
• NBX Planning Resources
• NBX Minimum Requirements
• NB Expedition - Beginnings
• NorthBound Expeditions Blog
• NorthBound Expeditions Media / Adventure Driven Productions📞 Get involved!
• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
• Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews.
• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site
• Trailhead Gear Shirts & More
• Explore Trails Offroad
• Discounts for Trailheads!Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCredits
Host: JD Marshall
Video Editing: Steve Bogue
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1 hr 9 min
They Can Close A Trail By Pretending It Never Existed | Waypoints | Ep 148
Season 4, Episode 148
Show notes
JD sits down with Chad Hixon, Executive Director of the Trails Preservation Alliance, for a deep conversation about off-road access, single-track trails, public lands, trail closures, and the future of motorized recreation. Chad shares how growing up in Howard, Colorado, a lifetime of motorcycles, kayaking, skiing, and stewardship eventually led him into full-time trail advocacy. The episode digs into the origins of TPA, the importance of single-track and two-track connectivity, and why Jeep trails, dirt bike routes, ATV access, and public land roads are all tied together. JD and Chad also break down the Public Lands Access Restoration Act, MVUM confusion, Hackett Gulch, trail signage, volunteer agreements, and why national groups and local clubs both need support. If you care about trail access advocacy and keeping public lands open for future generations, this one is worth your time.
📍Trails and Destinations
● Hackett Gulch, Colorado
● Metal Masher, Moab, Utah
● Moab Area Trails
● Pike & San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management🛠️ Gear and Tools
● Motor Vehicle Use Maps — MVUMs
● Stay The Trail Interactive OHV Map
● Trailsoffroad
● Starlink🚙 Community Shoutouts
● Ben Burr — BlueRibbon Coalition
● Bill Allspach — Trails Preservation Alliance
● Chad Hixon — Trails Preservation Alliance
● Clif Koontz — Ride With Respect
● Don Riggle — Trails Preservation Alliance
● JD: MeAndMyYellowJK
● Marcus Trustee — CORE
● Scott Jones — Trails Preservation Alliance
● Wally Dallenbach — Colorado 500🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
● Trails Preservation Alliance
● Public Lands Access Restoration Act — H.R. 7979
● TPA Public Lands Access Restoration Act Resource
● BlueRibbon Coalition
● Central Colorado Mountain Riders
● CORE
● Stay The Trail
● Colorado Motorcycle Trail Riders Association
● Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee
● Ride With Respect
● Idaho Single Track Alliance
● Colorado Trail Foundation
● Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
● Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
● Utah Public Lands Alliance📰 News Topics
● 🔥 Public Lands Access Restoration Act — H.R. 7979
● 2005 Travel Management Rule
● Motor Vehicle Use Maps — MVUMs
● Pike & San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management
● Hackett Gulch Access Discussion📅 Events and Resources
● Colorado 500
● Colorado 600 Trails Awareness Symposium
● Overland Expo
● FIBArk
● TPA Trail Crew
● TPA Get Involved
● TPA Donate📞 Get involved!
● Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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● Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More
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1 hr 52 min
Couples That Wheel Together, Win | THX Series #7 | Ep 142
Season 3, Episode 146
Show notes
JD sits down with Steve and Katie Botkin of Epic Adventure Duo for a fun, grounded conversation about marriage, overlanding, and the kind of off-road life that’s built on real miles instead of parking-lot hype. They talk through how camping, dirt bikes, and years of Jeep ownership led them to Trail Hero Expeditions, where their expert navigation, camp rhythm, and well-used Gladiator helped carry them to a third-place finish. Along the way, they swap stories from Moab, Sand Hollow, Baja, and Montana snow wheeling, plus a few challenge moments that were equal parts chaos and comedy. The episode also gets into gear choices, trail strategy, and why the Grand Canyon stretch of the route became one of the most memorable parts of the whole experience. If you like real-world adventure couples, capable rigs, and honest trail talk without the fluff, this one’s worth your time.
Steve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo
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Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona
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Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point, Arizona
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Gold Butte National Monument, Nevada
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Jeep Performance Parts by Mopar
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813 Fabrication & Design Compressor Mounts
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Steve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
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Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
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📰 News Topics
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Trail Hero Expeditions — Season One
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📅 Events and Resources
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop here
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15
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1 hr 47 min
Is This The End of Me & My Yellow JK? | Unfiltered | Ep 141
Season 3, Episode 141
Show notes
JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, and Joe for a live show packed with Easter Jeep Safari 2026 reactions, Moab complaints, busted parts, and the official death of JD’s long-running lifetime Jeep warranty. The crew recaps Coyote Canyon, Metal Masher, Behind the Rocks, and the general chaos around EJS, including speed-limit changes, enforcement, expensive lodging, and why the event feels less friendly to regular wheelers than it used to. They also tear into Jeep’s latest concept vehicles, giving credit where it’s due but calling out the stuff that feels more like recycled trim packages than real ideas. Joe talks through the madness of fixing rigs in and around BFG Garage, Calvin reports fresh post-EJS breakage, and JD admits the JK may finally be nearing the end of the road while he starts thinking about what comes next. Add TYRI lights, prototype-vehicle chatter, off-road recovery liability, right-to-repair teasers, and one completely ridiculous argument about a 12-volt hot dog roller, and this one feels like classic Trailhead chaos in the best way—so give it a listen, then leave a voicemail with your vote on what the crew should tackle next.
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Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox
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Luna & Marlon: OffRoad N Chill
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📰 News Topics
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2026 Jeep Concept Vehicles at Easter Jeep Safari
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Jeep Brand Rolls Into the 60th Easter Jeep Safari
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Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the site! The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More)! Shop here
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Got a build idea or sponsorship lead for JD’s next rig? Email JD@thetrailheadnetwork.com
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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1 hr 45 min
They Signed With Zero Plan | THX Series #6 | Ep 140
Season 3, Episode 140
Show notes
JD sits down with Brian Ritchie and Jeff Hesse of Team GenRight Offroad for a hilarious, honest Trail Hero Expeditions recap that feels more like campfire bench racing than a formal interview. The guys talk about how Brian jumped from overlanding into a full rock-crawling build, how Jeff got dragged into the adventure with almost no off-road background, and how Moab, Sand Hollow, Windrock, and Whitmore Canyon shaped what they now want out of the sport. From a sketchy tire-change challenge and a near-empty fuel tank to poolside chaos, pork nachos, and late-night campfire stories, this episode captures the friendship, humor, and mayhem that made Trail Hero Expeditions memorable. There’s also a bigger conversation here about overlanding versus technical wheeling, what makes a great off-road event, and why public land access matters when your rig becomes your way to keep exploring. If you like Jeep builds, overlanding, rock crawling, Moab trail talk, Sand Hollow stories, and off-road TV behind-the-scenes chaos, this one is worth the ride.
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
Jeff Hesse: Team GenRight Offroad
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)
📰 News Topics
Trail Hero Expeditions Season One Recap
📅 Events and Resources
Trail Hero X / Trail Hero Expeditions
Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point
📞 Get involved!
Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
Write a review! Apple Podcasts
Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop
Discounts for Trailheads!
TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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1 hr 40 min
Everybody Number 2s | THX Series #5 | Ep 139
Season 3, Episode 139
Show notes
JD sits down with Aaron Wedeking and Jason DeArmond from Team Number Two for a fun, honest recap of their Trail Hero Expeditions run. The conversation covers Aaron’s long history in off-road and PRP Seats, Jason’s marketing background and Number 2 brand, and the chaos of running Trail Hero Expeditions in a mostly stock 4Runner on undersized tires. They get into overlanding, trail riding, off-road camping, 4Runner build choices, desert adventure, team dynamics, camp life, and the moments that made this route across Nevada, Arizona, and Utah stick with them. If you want the real story behind the show, the vehicle, the jokes, and why both of these guys would absolutely do it again, this one’s worth the ride.
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Whitmore Overlook / Whitmore Canyon, Arizona
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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Dirt King MT Trail Runner Kit for Toyota 4Runner
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Jason DeArmond — Number 2 Marketing
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📰 News Topics
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Trail Hero Expeditions Season Two
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📅 Events and Resources
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📞 Get involved!
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Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.
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Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here
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Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast
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Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network
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Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop here
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Discounts for Trailheads!
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Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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