Join the Jeep Talk Show as we dive into an epic interview with JP, a passionate off-road enthusiast who's conquered trails from Texas to Moab and the legendary Rubicon Trail. Starting with a 2013 Toyota 4Runner, JP upgraded to a beastly 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X, sharing tips on Jeep builds, why he switched from Toyota, and essential mods for serious wheeling. As a leader in Texas 4WD clubs and contributor to TrailsOffRoad.com, JP reveals how he mapped Big Bend Ranch State Park trails—complete with drone footage, brush clearing, and off-road challenges that tested his rigs to the limit. But that's not all! In 2023, JP founded Texan Heartland (texanheartland.com), a handcrafted hot sauce and spicy jam company that exploded onto the scene in August 2024. With 16 international awards, shipments to 43 states (and photos from all 7 continents!), and retail partnerships like Urban Egg Restaurants, Texan Heartland is redefining flavor. Discover his top sellers like Lone Star Reserve hot sauce (perfect for steaks and eggs) and cinnamon raspberry habanero jam (ideal for charcuterie or glazing meats). We chat about everything from ham radio vs. satellite comms for trail safety, building Jeeps for purpose (daily driver vs. hardcore crawler), to starting a food business from scratch—no cooking background required! Whether you're into Jeep Wrangler mods, off-roading in Big Bend or Moab, Toyota 4Runner comparisons, or spicy gourmet products, this episode has it all. Shop Texan Heartland's award-winning hot sauces and jams at https://texanheartland.com (free shipping on orders over $47.50!). Use code JEEPTALK for exclusive listener perks? Check the site for details. Timestamps: - 0:00 Intro & JP's Off-Road Journey - 5:30 Switching from Toyota 4Runner to Jeep Wrangler - 12:45 Mapping Big Bend Trails for TrailsOffRoad.com - 20:15 Ham Radio & Satellite Comms on the Trail - 28:00 Founding Texan Heartland Hot Sauce Company - 35:40 Top Hot Sauces, Spicy Jams & Award Wins - 42:50 Jeep Build Tips & Future Plans If you're a Jeep newbie or hardcore wheeler, hit LIKE if this inspired your next build or sauce purchase! SUBSCRIBE for more Jeep interviews, trail guides, and off-road tips. Comment below: What's your favorite hot sauce heat level? #JeepWrangler #OffRoading #HotSauce #TexanHeartland #RubiconTrail #Moab #BigBend #JeepBuilds #TrailMapping #SpicyJams Rev up your engines, Jeep lovers— the Jeep Talk Show is here to take you on a wild ride! For 15 years, we’ve been the ultimate pit stop for Jeep enthusiasts, delivering off-road thrills, insider tips, and a whole lotta Jeep passion. With a powerhouse crew of hosts and team members, we’re dropping five action-packed episodes every week to fuel your Jeep obsession! Buckle up for our fan-favorite Chic Chat, a women-centric, women hosted episode that’s all about empowering female Jeepers. It’s the perfect space for women to dive into the world of Jeeps and off-roading, hosted by fearless ladies who live for the trail. But that’s just the start—we’ve got over 1,200 episodes waiting to rev up your day, whether you’re tearing down the highway, mowing the lawn, or pumping iron at the gym. Watch us on video or listen audio-only—your call, your adventure! Join the Jeep Talk Show family and become part of the ultimate Jeep community! Jump into our Discord chat at jeeptalkshow.com/discord, support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/jeeptalkshow, or catch our live Round Table every Tuesday at 7:30 PM CT via Zoom (https://jeeptalkshow.com/roundtable, password: jeep). Stay in the loop with our newsletter at https://jeeptalkshow.com/newsletter and follow the action on Instagram @jeeptalkshow (instagram.com/jeeptalkshow). Head to https://jeeptalkshow.com to explore our world of Jeep madness, subscribe, and let us make your day a little more rugged and a lot more fun. Ready to roll with us? Let’s hit the trails together!#JeepTalkShow #JeepLife #OffRoad