In this reflective episode of The Trailhead, JD and the crew address “The Incident,” an unexpected Jeep accident that tested everyone’s focus, teamwork, and community spirit. They open up about what happened, how they responded, and the outpouring of support that followed from fellow off-roaders. The team talks about how the Jeep was ultimately recovered by the famous Matt’s Off-Road Recovery, a reminder of the incredible network that exists within the off-road world. It’s a candid and heartfelt conversation that sheds light on safety, camaraderie, and how quickly the off-road family rallies when things go wrong. The team also talks about lessons learned on and off the trail, the gear that helped when it mattered most, and what comes next for the show.
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
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🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News Topics
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This episode is a recap of and marks the show’s first major adventure — a five-day overland journey spanning Utah, Arizona, and Nevada following the recording of Trail Hero: Expeditions, a new offroad reality show. The crew reflects on what it took to pull off such a massive expedition from cast to crew, from long travel days and desert heat to the rewarding moments around camp. Listeners will hear stories of breathtaking sunrise views at the Grand Canyon, challanging moments, and the lessons learned while navigating new terrain. This episode captures our side of the Trail Hero Expeditions story — the behind-the-scenes chaos, the laughs, and the moments that tied it all together — before we hand the mic to the individual teams whose interviews will roll out over the coming weeks.
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
Alyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZ
Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox
JD: MeAndMyYellowJK
Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📅 Events & Resources:
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JD sits down with Rich Klein—founder of Trail Hero and mind behind the brand-new Trail Hero Expeditions reality series—for an inside look at the 570-mile, five-day overlanding challenge that zig-zagged through Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and is airing on Speed Sport 1. From jaw-dropping sunsets above Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon rim to campfire camaraderie at Sand Hollow State Park, they unpack what it takes to film a TV show entirely off-road—plus a few behind-the-scenes miracles that kept production rolling. Rich explains how casting works, why smaller-tire rigs can still shine, and what’s in store for Season 2 (applications are open!).
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
Warn Winch (official site)
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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📰 News Topics
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JD sits down with Loren Campbell of the Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) to talk about Moab trail reopenings. They break down the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new Travel Management reconsideration and explain how off-roaders can submit effective comments about getting back in the 317 miles of Moab we lost. The pair also cover the proposed Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, the power of calling your senators, and practical tips for writing persuasive, trail-saving feedback.
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
Starlink Portable Satellite Internet – ideal for remote uploads and on-trail connectivity.
👥 Community & Advocacy Groups
BlueRibbon Coalition – ShareTrails.org
Colorado OHV Coalition (COHVCO) – COHVCO.org
Ride With Respect – RideWithRespect.org
Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) – UtahPLA.com
⚖️ Legal & Policy Topics
BLM Moab Travel-Management Reconsideration – UPLA “Help Us Save 199 Miles” page
Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act (S. 4553) – Congress.gov bill text
📅 Events & Resources
Route Reports / Comment Toolkit – UPLA “Route Reports”
BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center – ShareTrails.org
JD hangs out with Calvin (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox) and Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator for a laugh-packed “second show.” Bryan relives his slow-motion flop on Panther Rock at Windrock Park, Keenan’s sway-bar shearing mishap on the legendary Rubicon Trail earns a live roast, and everyone gears up for the fast-approaching Trail Hero extravaganza. From Costco cult jokes and “truck-claw” upgrades to epic fail-video breakdowns, the crew swaps recovery tips, event plans, and hot-seat voicemails. Strap in for locker-light woes, deep-water Duramax drama, and an open invite to leave your own voicemail for the show!
📍 Trails and Destinations
Windrock Park, Tennessee – Panther Rock & V-Notch chatter
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It’s the first show of fall, and JD is joined by Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) for a laughter-packed catch‑up. The crew swaps Trail Hero prep plans, debates the merits of Starlink for on‑trail connectivity, and tests out Truck Claws as a space‑saving alternative to traction boards. Bryan relives carnage on Sand Hollow’s Rattle Rock, Calvin demos a DIY battery re‑wire, and JD finally wheels the Yellow JK without breaking it—plus he teases a booth and live shows in vendor row. From overlanding routes through Page and Kanab to speed‑trap drones in New Mexico, this episode fires on every cylinder. Tune in for practical gear talk, wild road‑trip stories, and plenty of off‑road recovery tips.
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🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
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JD kicks back with Calvin (SRG Offroad) and Arizona wheelers Steve Botkin. The crew roast viral off‑road fail videos—Jeep bunny‑hops, pink‑Ford Bronco lawn darts, and more—while dropping hard‑earned rock‑crawling tips and overlanding gear hacks. Calvin reveals that Trail Hero Expeditions hits Speed Sport 1 & Prime Video October 8 and confirms he’ll return as chase‑crew next year. War‑stories of snapped pitman arms on Terminator Trail spark debates on snorkels, lockers, and Jeep Wrangler mods. Smash play for laughs, lessons, and community shout‑outs—then call 719‑408‑0132 and tell us how you would have handled the carnage!
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
Calvin — SRG Offroad
Dom — Adventures by Knight
JD — MeAndMyYellowJK
Keenan — (listener voicemail legend)
Steve & Katie Botkin
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In this Unfiltered check‑in, JD, Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Steve Botkin toss the script and trade real‑time updates on life, rigs, and the show itself. Hear what’s broken, what’s fixed, and what’s next—from JD’s lifter saga and Steve's KRX upgrades to the Calvin's Starlink camp hacks. The crew dishes backstage news, listener milestones, and why Trail Hero Expeditions pending TV release is causing stress on the guys. They still manage rapid‑fire takes on the Wrangler TPMS recall, touch on the hard‑won Oceano Dunes victory, and the race for just a few more Apple reviews to unlock that swag‑pack giveaway.
📍 Trails and Destinations:
🔧 Gear and Tools:
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation:
📰 News Topics
Jeep Wrangler TPMS Recall — Nearly 79 k units affected (Mopar Insiders)
California Supreme Court upholds OHV use at Oceano Dunes (California Courts Newsroom)
📅 Events & Resources:
Trail Hero Expeditions — TV premiere Oct 8 on SPEED SPORT 1 + Amazon Prime
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JD, Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) pack this extra-long live show with fresh off-road buzz. They debate Jeep’s surprise decision to keep the Hemi V-8-powered Wrangler 392 alive, swap plans to torture-test a new Trail Claw traction device on Arizona’s Table Mesa and Lower Terminator trails, and react to a drunk-driver-sparked blaze at Sand Hollow State Park that has land-use advocates fired up. Add in shop-time jokes, a public invite for Holly Fowler (MischiefMakerJK) to crash the mic, and you’ve got two-plus hours of rock-crawling camaraderie and real-world trail talk. Tune in for V-8 rumors, fire-safety lessons, and a gear review you won’t want to miss!
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News Topics
Jeep reverses course—Wrangler 392 Hemi lives for 2025 moparinsiders.com
ATV driver sparks Sand Hollow wildfire; DUI arrest follows torquenews.com🔥
Wrangler 4xe recall adds software fix for fire-risk batteries
📅 Events and Resources
BLM planning improvements at Table Mesa Recreation Area
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JD, Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (@srgoffroad), and Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator circle up for a lively episode packed with summer wheeling prep, gear gossip, and privacy talk. The crew digs into Instagram’s new location-sharing default, Calvin’s soon-to-arrive tent & awning, and Bryan’s marathon wrench-fest on Mischief Maker before Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. JD vents about another round of lifetime-warranty drama on his JK, while everyone debates the merits of the new TruckClaws emergency traction kit. Hot temps, hotter tires, and a few laughs about $100 K Hellcat Durangos round out the night. Tune in for practical tips, spirited banter, and off-road recovery insights! (Keywords: Instagram privacy, Jeep warranty, off-road recovery, Windrock Park, Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion)
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News Topics
Instagram rolls out default location-sharing; here’s how to turn it off
$101K Dodge Durango Hellcat “Brass Monkey” finale
Speculation on Hemi V8 returning for 2025 SRT models
JK 3.6 L Pentastar lifter failures and Mopar lifetime warranty hurdles
🔥 TruckClaws traction device sparks debate in the off-road community
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News, beaters, and brutal lessons—with details you can use. We hit the week’s biggest off‑road stories (Stellantis earnings pain, ongoing 4xe overheating chatter, and Banks’ Cummins grid‑heater fix), then stack an under‑$5K beater build list with real‑world pros/cons: axle strength, IFS vs. solid‑axle tradeoffs, gearing, cooling, parts costs, and where rust hides. You’ll also get a practical day‑one upgrade checklist—tires, fluids, brakes, recovery points, and a $300 “don’t‑get‑stuck” kit. Finally, we pause the fail clips and break down exactly what went wrong—bad rigging, unsafe anchors, no spotter, and throttle panic—and show the quick habits that keep you wheeling instead of wrenching.
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News Topics
Stellantis posts $2.7 billion H1 2025 loss; Jeep & Ram the lone bright spots 🔥
Jeep 4xe overheating woes & Moab charging-station debate
Cummins 8-speed upgrade & Banks Monster-Ram grid-heater fix
SEMA 2026 build plans + Black Crows & Queens of the Stone Age announced for 2025 show
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In this short episode where the first part of our live panel got cut off but what you do get is a fast, conversational catch‑up with JD, Calvin & Jennifer (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU), Nathan (Mudhorn Gladiator), and Mike (JKTrlFnder). We swap Sand Hollow sand‑trap stories, talk the ‘Jurassic World’ Badge of Honor app mess, react to Stellantis’ $2.7B news, and share practical gear takes (RotopaX, Pull Pal, kinetic ropes). Shorter episode, same laughs and trail talk.
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News Topics
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JD welcomes Marc Lawson, owner of The Jeep Lab and founder of the Florida Trail Team Challenge, for a deep dive into Florida’s most intense off-road competition. With 45 challenges packed into one weekend—from recovery drills to blindfolded driving, marksmanship, survival tasks, and GPS navigation—the event simulates real-world wheeling scenarios that test skill, endurance, and teamwork. They discuss the evolution of the Challenge, the importance of Tread Lightly! ethics, and how trail stewardship is reshaping access in Florida’s Citrus Wildlife Management Area. Plus, Marc shares that you CAN wheel in Florida, building partnerships with organizations like the Florida Off-Road Foundation, and what it takes to pull off a volunteer-driven event that’s as exhausting as it is unforgettable.
📍Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
Avenza Maps – used by FL forest managers
Pull-Pal land anchor
High-Lift Jack
Sacrificial socket & U-joint repair kits
Throwing knives & axes (Forged in Fire-style marksmanship)
GPS trackers via Stinger Offroad / M2M Tech
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News and Notes
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has widespread engine issues—Marc is on his third motor.
Paved roads in Citrus WMA caused controversy, but only improve access for equestrians and campers.
QR-code signage now directs users to official trail maps—Marc’s team helped install them during last year’s event.
The Florida Off-Road License Plate helps fund on-the-ground trail improvement.
Jeep vs. Bronco: Marc says the 392 Wrangler wouldn’t exist if not for the Bronco Raptor.
📅 Events and Resources
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It’s a night of high humidity, Gladiator debates, and a serious question about how JK's are now YJ's? JD returns to the mic with Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator, Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad. The crew kicks things off with stories about high-mileage Jeeps and ongoing maintenance woes before diving into the big news: Jeep Gladiator’s surprising new crown as the most reliable truck—at least according to JD Power. What follows is a brutally honest (and hilarious) reality check from the people who actually wheel them. We get deep in the discussion about how JK's might be considered the new YJ, and Ryan's NOT happy about it. If you’ve ever wrenched under a lifted Jeep in 100-degree heat with a Monster in one hand and bourbon in the other, this one's for you.
📍Trails and Destinations
None mentioned in this episode.
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📰 News Topics
📅 Events and Resources
None mentioned in this episode.
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What do you get when you combine a busted fan, self-destructing tires, and a 3.8-liter engine with an attitude? This week’s episode of The Trailhead is an off-road update show you don’t want to miss. JD hosts the ultimate Jeep roundtable with Bryan (@beatrice_jku), Nathan (@mudhorn_gladiator), Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin & Jennifer from SRG Offroad. Nathan recaps his muddy misadventures at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and explains why renting a side-by-side in Alaska beats towing his Gladiator cross-country. Ryan shares the latest from his JK ownership saga, podcasting detours, and why his tires are falling apart one lug at a time. Bryan updates us from the desert heat of Phoenix and gives an inside look at RPM Steering’s shop move, while Calvin and Jennifer have all the sarcastic comments for the tire damage, desert runs, and tire patch debates at 110°.
From tire disasters and JL steering box woes to portal axle dreams and JK vs. everything arguments, it’s equal parts wheeling wisdom and Trailhead-grade roasting. Whether you're a diehard Jeeper or just curious about what it takes to keep these rigs rolling, this episode is full of laughs, insight, and off-road chaos.
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
Bryan: @beatrice_jku
Nathan: @mudhorn_gladiator
Calvin & Jennifer: @srgoffroad
Ryan: Off-Road Campfire
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
🖊️ News Topics
Tire disintegration and sidewall failures
JL aluminum steering box issues and electronic steering woes
🗓️ Events and Resources
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In this episode of The Trailhead, JD sits down with Bo Rosa, president of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA), to dig into one of the Southeast’s most committed off-road advocacy groups. Representing more than 13,000 members, SFWDA has been championing conservation, education, and recreation since 1987—long before hashtags and highlight reels.
Bo shares how the organization led the fight to reopen the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, how they partner with local clubs to repair trails and open new OHV parks, and what it takes to lead one of the country’s most effective regional off-road associations. From fielding middle-of-the-night recovery calls to funding grants, this conversation covers everything from broken axles to policy battles. Whether you're in Tennessee or Colorado, you'll walk away inspired to do your part and stay the trail.
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📘 News Topics
Daniel Boone Byway lawsuit and win
Alabama OHV legislation updates
SFWDA’s role as a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization
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This week’s Trailhead Live is a firestorm of off-road news: national forest access restored, BLM comment rules dropped, Jeep technical alerts issued, and a rooftop tent debate you won’t want to miss. JD is joined by Loren Campbell, Kristy Byers, Amy and Mike Malone, Justin from KrashFab, Steve Botkin, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad for an unfiltered discussion about what’s changing fast in the off-road world—and what it means for all of us.
From real talk about land use and trail-saving strategies to pent-up rants about warranties and Jeep gear, this one delivers a mix of policy, personality, and perspective. If you’ve got questions about public land, Pentastar problems, or puffy tents—you’re in the right place.
📘 News Topics
Roadless Rule Repealed: Nearly 59 million acres of national forest land may see improved access thanks to the rollback of a rule that blocked road development
BLM Comment Policy Overturned: The “substantive comment” rule was eliminated, opening the door for more public voices to be heard
Trail Saver Program: Loren shares how Utah’s UPLA is organizing personal trail stories and photos for future land use fights
The Lee Amendment Dropped: A controversial land sale proposal is removed from the budget bill—JD and Loren explain why it mattered
Pentastar Engine TSB: Jeep releases a Technical Service Bulletin for 2018–2025 Wranglers and Gladiators experiencing camshaft/rocker wear issues
Jeep × Dometic Air Tent: A lightweight, inflatable, officially licensed rooftop tent makes waves—and sparks debate among the crew
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
JD: MeAndMyYellowJK — Instagram
Loren Campbell: UPLA
Amy & Mike Malone: Midwest Krawlers
Justin: KrashFab
Kristy Byers: VisitDrummond
Steve Botkin: EpicAdventureDuo
SRG Offroad – Calvin & Jennifer: Instagram
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
🗓️ Events and Resources
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On this jam-packed roundtable edition of The Trailhead, JD hosts updates from a panel of familiar voices that have been guests on the show before. From Mike and Amy Malone of Midwest Krawlers to Loren Campbell, Kristy Beyer, and Justin from KrashFab, Steve Botkin, and Jennifer and Calvin from SRG Offroad, the group shares stories from recent trail events, gear wins and fails, and plans for what's next. JD even dishes on his now infamous Sand Hollow incident, It’s everything you love about The Trailhead—laughs, land use, and community updates.
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
JD: MeAndMyYellowJK — Instagram
Kristy: @drummondislandjeepgirl — Instagram
Justin: KrashFab — Website
🌎 Advocacy & Conservation
📘 News Topics
Trail Hero X reflections
Land use efforts across the country
AI tools for comment writing
Trail Saver initiative
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What do broken Gladiators, exploded oil pumps, and wildly unfiltered voicemails have in common? This episode. JD's back with Nathan, Alyssa, Kerry, and Bryan—are all back in the virtual studio and unpacking the chaos of the last few months. JD and Nathan share behind-the-scenes moments from Trail Hero X, including media madness and sandblasted gear. Alyssa’s been chasing desert sunsets—until her oil pump blew up. Kerry’s JL made it home, but his axle didn’t. And Bryan? He’s got updates on his builds, upgrades, and a few unfiltered thoughts to toss into the fire. Toss in our regular laughs and a voicemail that might require an exorcism—we're back we're officially back, at The Trailhead.
📍 Trails and Destinations
🛠️ Gear and Tools
🚙 Community Shoutouts
JD: MeAndMyYellowJK — Instagram
Alyssa: @holdmycoffee_az — Instagram
Nathan: @mudhorn_gladiator — Instagram
Kerry: @thetrailtraveler — Instagram
Bryan: @beatrice_jku — Instagram
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In this episode of The Trailhead, JD sits down with Leah, Ryan, and Brandon from the Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee (RRMMC) to explore the inner workings of one of Colorado’s most iconic and heavily trafficked OHV areas: the Rampart Range. Known as a true mecca for outdoor recreation, Rampart includes a diverse mix of motorized routes, from full-size 4x4 roads to an extensive network of singletrack and ATV trails—over 200 miles in total winding through the Pike National Forest. RRMMC specifically focuses on the stewardship of trails designated for motorcycles and ATVs, including singletrack and two-track routes, while collaborating closely with the U.S. Forest Service and other land management agencies to ensure cohesive trail planning and maintenance. The team shares how they manage growing usage, educate new riders, and promote long-term sustainability in this high-demand area. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to Rampart, this episode offers a comprehensive look at what it takes to keep the trails open, safe, and fun for all types of users.
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