Episodes

  • Angela Rickerson Knows One Speed | Waypoints | Ep 147

    Angela Rickerson Knows One Speed | Waypoints | Ep 147
    Jun 14 2026
    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 DestinationsWashington Off-Road TrailsBest Offroad Trails near Rainier, WashingtonEvans Creek / Trail #519, WashingtonRampart Range Road, Colorado🛠️ Gear and ToolsJeep WranglerMotobilt Jeep JK/JKU PartsK&N FiltersKC HiLiTES Off-Road LightsPirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus TiresDometic Electric CoolersDynatrac Jeep JK Axle AssembliesDana 44 Front Crate AxleFOX Motorsports Shocks🚙 Community ShoutoutsAction Driving CollectiveAngela Rickerson: Ronda RhinoBailey CampbellDirtFish Rally SchoolEmily MillerJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMichael GrahamOlympia JeepRebelle RallyRiley Harshman and Ryan Weisenfeld: Trail CoinsRyan Weisenfeld: OLYJKShelby Hall Off-RoadTrails Offroad🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionRampart Range Motorized Management CommitteeTrails Preservation Alliance📅 Events and ResourcesRebelle RallyDouble A Rally / Team 102DirtFish Rally SchoolAction Driving CollectiveKing of the HammersTrail Hero Expeditions📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help the show grow by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear: Shirts & MorePlan your next trail: Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCreditsHost: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Angela Rickerson
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Locked Out Of Your Own Repair | Waypoints | Ep 146

    Locked Out Of Your Own Repair | Waypoints | Ep 146
    May 30 2026
    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.📍Trails and DestinationsDeath Row Rock Crawl Trail, Montrose, ColoradoMoab Area Trails🛠️ Gear and ToolsBFGoodrich TiresBORLA Exhaust SystemsChilton Repair ManualsFRAM Oil FiltersJeep Wrangler MOAB 392Maxxis RAZR MT Competition TiresOBD JScanSnap-on Diagnostic ToolsTYRI Off-Road LightsZ Automotive Security Gateway Bypass ModuleZ Automotive Tazer JL Mini🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin & Jennifer: SRG OffroadCharlie: Just 4 Fun MotorsportsChris Bailey: Stretch_It_JKJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoey Seavolt: iNerd Repair LLCMatt & Cara: Ozark Overland AdventuresNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorSteve Bogue: MCGVR10🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionREPAIR ActSEMA Federal Right to RepairSEMA Warrior Right to Repair ActThe Repair AssociationUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsColorado Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic EquipmentEPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own EquipmentFTC and States Sue Deere & Company Over Repair RestrictionsJohn Deere Agrees to $99 Million Right-to-Repair SettlementREPAIR Act — H.R. 1566 / S. 1379SEMA Backs Warrior Right to Repair ActDJI Drone Security and Policy Debate📅 Events and ResourcesRepair Act Action CenterSEMA Warrior Right to Repair CampaignThe Trailhead NetworkTrails Offroad Affiliate Link📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help us keep growing The Trailhead on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear Shirts & More: Shop The TrailheadPlan your next trail with Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • They Don’t Want You In The Backcountry | BRC Update | Ep 145

    They Don’t Want You In The Backcountry | BRC Update | Ep 145
    May 26 2026
    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.📍Trails and DestinationsMoab Area Trails, UtahLabyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area, UtahSan Rafael Swell, UtahHenry Mountains Road, UtahGrand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, UtahWestern Mojave Desert / WEMO Route Network, CaliforniaChuckwalla National Monument, CaliforniaRock Springs Field Office, WyomingColorado Roadless Areas🛠️ Gear and ToolsBlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes2026 Polaris RZR PRO S 4ChatGPT — discussed as a tool for helping regular users understand agency documents and land-use legal language.🚙 Community ShoutoutsBen Burr: BlueRibbon CoalitionChad Dixon: Trails Preservation AllianceJD: MeAndMyYellowJKSimone Griffin: BlueRibbon Coalition🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionBlueRibbon Coalition Action CenterOperation AccessibleOutdoor Americans with Disabilities ActCORE – Keep Trails OpenTrails Preservation AllianceUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsBLM Rescinds the Public Lands RuleTimeline: BRC’s 3-Year Fight to Rescind the BLM Public Lands RuleThe Public Lands Rule Is a Public Lands Sell-OffThe Roadless Rule RescissionUSDA Accepting Comments on Roadless Rule RescissionSupport the Grand Reopening of Our Off-Road Trails in MoabHow To Submit Meaningful Moab Comments to Reopen Closed TrailsBLM Proposes Reopening Closed OHV Routes in San Rafael Swell & DesertWEMO Trail Closures: 2,200 OHV Miles Closed in the Western Mojave DesertMinimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO PlanBRC Files Intervention in Ninth Circuit Appeal of WEMO ClosuresWEMO: Minimization Criteria — An Endless StandardHow Ancient Nixon-Era Executive Orders Close Public Land AccessOutdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Re-Introduced in CongressLee, Curtis Introduce Outdoor ADA Alongside Measures to Keep Roads Open for Americans with DisabilitiesHow the Environmental Movement Lost Its Power📅 Events and ResourcesBlueRibbon Coalition SxS SweepstakesBlueRibbon Coalition Individual MembershipsBlueRibbon Coalition DonateBlueRibbon Coalition Action CenterWEMO Trail Closures: Take ActionBLM West Mojave Route Network ProjectExecutive Order 11644 – Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Public LandsExecutive Order 11989 – Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review!Follow us on Instagram!Visit The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear — Shirts & MorePlan your next trail with Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCreditsHost: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuest: Ben Burr
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Trail Hero Expeditions Cooked Their Jeep | THX Series #8 | Ep 144

    Trail Hero Expeditions Cooked Their Jeep | THX Series #8 | Ep 144
    May 18 2026
    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· Big Bear, California· Calico Ghost Town, California· Dixie National Forest OHV Areas, Utah· Grand Canyon-Parashant 4x4 Travel Safety· Johnson Valley, California· Lime Kiln Canyon, Nevada· Mojave Road, California· 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· CartoTracks· GoPro Cameras· Hi-Lift Jack· MORRFlate Multi-Tire Inflation Systems· Starlink· VIAIR Portable Air Compressors🚙 Community Shoutouts· American Adventure Lab· Bo Parham and Joshua Hull: Jackson Off-Road· Inland Empire Four Wheelers· Inland Jeep· JD: MeAndMyYellowJK· Ride Dog GPS Security· Rich Klein and Trail Hero· Trail Hero X· Victor Valley 4 Wheelers🌎 Advocacy & Conservation· BlueRibbon Coalition· California Four Wheel Drive Association· CORVA – California Off-Road Vehicle Association· Utah Public Lands Alliance📰 News Topics· Trail Hero Expeditions· Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1· Trail Hero X Season One📅 Events and Resources· All-4-Fun· King of the Hammers· Night of Destruction at Perris Auto Speedway· Rebelle Rally· Trail Hero· Trail Hero Expeditions· Trail Hero X 2026📞 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! Stay updated on our latest news and announcements.· Visit The Trailhead Network· Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More· Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad· Discounts for Trailheads!· Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCreditsHost: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • He Built the Bag He Couldn’t Buy | Waypoint Series | Ep 143

    He Built the Bag He Couldn’t Buy | Waypoint Series | Ep 143
    May 4 2026
    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 DestinationsNova Scotia ATV, Off-road, and 4-WheelingNew Brunswick Overland AdventureGaspésie Peninsula, QuebecNorthern Quebec / NunavikVermont🛠️ Gear and ToolsNBX Trail GearG.A.R.B. 2.1XXL GARB 2.1Tailgate G.A.R.B.5 lbs Propane Tank Carrier 2.011 lbs Propane Tank CarrierBouge RV Diesel Heater BagChainsaw BagGriddle BagMassive Annex BagOverlander Travel BagMulti Purpose Kit Bag / Air Compressor BagRebel Off Road Flatbed Tray and Canopy SystemAlu-Cab Canopy Camper DeluxeTune M1 Truck CamperFIFTYTEN Off-Road CampersCORDURA Advanced FabricsTrasharooRockJock 4x42025 Jeep GladiatorGoPro Cameras🚙 Community Shoutouts395JNKYJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNorthBound Expeditions on YouTubeNorthBound Expeditions on InstagramNorthBound Expeditions on FacebookVirgil from NorthBound Expeditions🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsNova Scotia Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent WildfiresNova Scotia Provincewide Woods Ban Court RulingNew Brunswick Fire Watch and Outdoor Activity Restrictions📅 Events and ResourcesNBX Adventure New BrunswickNBX Planning ResourcesNBX Minimum RequirementsNB Expedition - BeginningsNorthBound Expeditions BlogNorthBound 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 SiteTrailhead Gear Shirts & MoreExplore Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCreditsHost: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuest: Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions / NBX Trail Gear
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Couples That Wheel Together, Win | THX Series #7 | Ep 142

    Couples That Wheel Together, Win | THX Series #7 | Ep 142
    Apr 27 2026
    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📍Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahTop of the World, UtahFins and Things, UtahHell's Revenge, UtahPoison Spider Mesa, UtahGold Bar Rim, UtahGolden Spike, UtahMoab Rim, UtahPoughkeepsie Gulch, ColoradoLogandale Trail Network, NevadaGrand Canyon North Rim, ArizonaWhitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point, ArizonaGold Butte National Monument, Nevada🛠️ Gear and ToolsJeep GladiatorHarker Outdoors EDC CamperJeep Performance Parts by MoparFOX ShocksMethod Race WheelsWARN WinchesFactor 55Starlink813 Fabrication & Design Compressor MountsARB Twin On-Board Air CompressorKingpin EquippedVoodoo Riders🚙 Community ShoutoutsDirt LifestyleJD: MeAndMyYellowJKRich KleinSteve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsTrail Hero Expeditions — Season OneTrail Hero TV📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero XTrail Hero ExpeditionsTrail Hero TVVeyo Pies📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Leave one on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop hereDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Is This The End of Me & My Yellow JK? | Unfiltered | Ep 141

    Is This The End of Me & My Yellow JK? | Unfiltered | Ep 141
    Apr 20 2026
    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.📍Trails and DestinationsMoab Area Trails, UtahCoyote Canyon, UtahMetal Masher, UtahBehind the Rocks, UtahHell’s Revenge, UtahFins and Things, UtahPritchett Canyon, UtahYansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), ColoradoCarnage Canyon, ColoradoSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsTYRI 1313 LED LightsTYRI D8 LightsTYRI 1010 LED LightsAdams DriveshaftJE Reel DrivelineRock Slide Engineering12V Hot Dog Cooker🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoe: Mechanic_JKLuna & Marlon: OffRoad N Chill🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands AllianceBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News Topics2026 Jeep Concept Vehicles at Easter Jeep SafariJeep Brand Rolls Into the 60th Easter Jeep SafariJeep at Easter Jeep Safari📅 Events and ResourcesEaster Jeep Safari 2026Trail Hero 2026Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026Jeep Beach 2026SEMA Show 2026📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Leave one hereFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the site! The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More)! Shop hereGot a build idea or sponsorship lead for JD’s next rig? Email JD@thetrailheadnetwork.comDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • They Signed With Zero Plan | THX Series #6 | Ep 140

    They Signed With Zero Plan | THX Series #6 | Ep 140
    Apr 13 2026
    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 DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahSand Mountain, UtahMoab Area TrailsWhitmore Overlook, ArizonaWindrock Park, Tennessee🛠️ Gear and ToolsRock Krawler SuspensionAEV DualSport SuspensionUltimate Dana 60 AxlesARB Air LockerRPM SteeringGenRight JK Roll CagePRP Seats & HarnessesWARN WinchesMORRFlateBadger Welder🚙 Community ShoutoutsBrian Ritchie: Livin2RelaxGenRight Off RoadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJeff Hesse: Team GenRight OffroadRich Klein / Trail Hero🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionTread Lightly!Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)📰 News TopicsTrail Hero ExpeditionsTrail Hero TV ShowsTrail Hero Expeditions Season One Recap📅 Events and ResourcesTrail HeroTrail Hero X / Trail Hero ExpeditionsWhitmore 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 PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ShopDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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    1 hr and 45 mins