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Hello Modern Jeepers and welcome to Episode Number 16 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week, while co-host Matson Breakey is away taking care of the West Coast Invitational BrewFest, Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, brings in entrepreneur, founder and President of W.E. Rock Events, Mr. Big Rich Klein.

We discus the first event that lead to the growth and development of today's competitive rock crawling events, how the events have evolved and what it takes to go racing. Rich talks about the different series of events, its' crazy schedule and life on the road…all while also publishing a top notch print magazine.

Find out what it means to “break the script”, what things you may have to give up in order to pursue your passions, and whether or not you should be wearing a helmet.

Of course we have another great Tech Tip of the Week with items that you need to consider when thinking about venturing off pavement regarding the safety of your Jeep or rig.

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 16 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links:

• West Coast Invitational BrewFest
• CalRocs
• W.E. Rock
• NARRCA
• Dirt Riot
• 4Low Magazine
• TheHealingHippy
• Carl Jantz
• XRRA
• Dodge D50
• Wolf Caves, Mason, TX
• Katemcy, K2
• Fly-N- High Offroad
• Pinzgauer
• Axel Offroad

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Hello Modern Jeepers, welcome to Episode Number 15 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Matson of Metalcloak are catching up after a whirlwind of events including Easter Jeep Safari and Daytona’s Jeep Beach.

Corey and Matson discuss the mystery event Corey was a part of before Easter Jeep Safari, the never-get-a-chance-to-relax schedules of EJS, what is Factory Milestar, who claims Moab has the best sushi in the world, how many CTI’s they managed to do in four days, what it takes to get from Moab to Daytona in a back-to-back event year, how Metalcloak helps groups like 4 Wheel 2 Heal, why you need to be there when the booth opens if you want a free shirt and whether the rumors of Corey’s street dancing are true.

Of course we have another great Tech Tip of the week with the top four items Corey sees when doing CTI Suspension Tests and why you should become a Jeep Listener.

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 15 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links…

• JP Dirt 'n Drive
• JP Dirt 'n Drive, Day 2
• Ultimate Adventure
• Farmington, New Mexico
• Brown Springs Recreation Area
• Cliffhangers 4x4 Club
• Cortez, Colorado
• Montrose, Colorado
• Montrose Area Jeep Trails
• Western Slope 4 Wheelers
• Moab, Utah
• Red Rock 4 Wheelers
• Jeep Concept Vehicles
• Miramar Beach, FL
• Daytona Beach, FL
• One Daytona
• Nascar Driving Experience
• Ricky & JeepersDen
• Powertank
• Overbuilt Customs
• Jeep Beach Week
• Caribbean Jacks
• Letmegooglethatforyou
• MetalCloak Instruct

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Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 14 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.

This week is the special Flashback Episode that we talked about in Episode #8 with Ian Johnson. Back when ModernJeeper was just a nascent website and the idea of a podcast was just a whim Matson had, he interviewed several industry leaders while at the 2015 Off Road Expo in Pomona, California.

Each interview was about 30 minutes long, and was conducted from a table at Metalcloak’s 20 x 30 booth right in the middle of the show and you can clearly hear all the action going on around us.

In this first Bonus Episode, Matson is joined by Ian Johnson and we open up by discussing the recent build Ian did for an American hero and double amputee John Curtain on his show Extreme Off Road - [there is a link to the episode in the show Helpful Links section below].

Then Ian discusses why he tells people he sells ladies underwear, what the greatest misconception is about his job, how a high-school shop teacher ended up on Monster Garage, the only thing that scares him, what it’s like traveling with a semi-pro paintball team, how he handles stress, and how he would finish the sentence “Metalcloak Is…”

As always, ModernJeeper is extremely grateful to our supporters including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 14 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links...

• Sgt Savage Build for John Curtain
• Monster Garage Dead Santa Episode
• RTM Productions
• Hot Springs Off Road Park aka Superlift
• Ingrid’s Revenge
• Moab, Utah
• Kane Creek
• Mark Turner
• Daystar
• BioZuke Build
• 715
• Bobbed Duece
• Spidertrax Pro Series
• Game-Changer 6Pak

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Hello Modern Jeepers welcome to Episode Number 13 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey are together in Moab, Utah for the 53rd Annual Easter Jeep Safari. 

We have the privilege of doing the show in the famous and iconic Grandpa’s Garage where we interview Grandpa himself, Danny Grimes. Grandpa shares with us why he moved to Moab and how much it has changed over the years, how the famous and free Grandpa’s Garage was started, Grandpa’s rules of civility, favorite trails, favorite Jeeps, why they call the trails out here Slickrock, how not to be stupid on the trails, how they successfully changed the OHV laws in Moab allowing UTVs & Buggies on the road, and why there is a pair of burned men’s underwear on the wall of the Garage. 

And we even get a pop-in visit from one of our great friends and ModernJeeper partners.

Of course we have another great Tech Tip of the week directly from Grandpa’s experience with the thousands who have come through his bay doors… the number one failure of most off-roaders. 

As a note, we have posted several pictures Grandpa’s Garage on the notes page of this episode which you can find at ModernJeeperShow.com.

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 13 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links...

• Grandpas Garage
• Moab, Utah
• Easter Jeep Safari
• 11” Brake System Changeover
• Lincoln Lockers
• Petersen’s 4-Wheel Drive
• Warn
• Rick Pewe
• Jeepster
• Scrambler
• CJ6
• Moab Rim Trail
• Pritchett Canyon Trail
• Uranium Mining in Moab
• BLM Moab
• Easter Jeep Safari Schedule
• The Mighty Five
• Red Rock 4-Wheelers
• Area BFE
• Cal4Wheel

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Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 12 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey embark on another “Random Show” as they discuss everything Jeep including who is Catie Mean, how to live your life in a Jeep, the concept Gladiators coming to Moab, how the Launch Edition did on 4x4 Day, what it takes to prepare for an event, why they are so good at last minute details but lousy at long term planning, how big of a rig can get on the CTI trailer, getting tech help on ModernJeeper Forum, how the new Milestar XT’s did on the CTI Truck, why you might see the Metalcloak Owners Club at events, and why the best part of Jeep Beach might just be Caribbean Jack’s Banana’s Foster. 

And, of course, we have another great Tech Tip of the week taken right from the pages of ModernJeeper Forum… understanding, diagnosing and trying to solve Death Wobble. 

As always, ModernJeeper is extremely grateful to our supporters including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 12 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links...

• Making It Mean - Catie Mean
• Lite Brite (YouTube)
• Overlanding
• iamjake - Living in a YJ (YouTube)
• Sacramento, California
• Mount Fuji - Japan
• Largest Ball of Twine
• Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo
• Easter Jeep Safari (EJS)
• Original M715
• M715 JK Conversion Kit
• Extreme Trailers
• Airstream
• Air Opus Campers
• FCA (Jeep Parent Company)
• Rotopax
• Jessy Greenland Racing
• West Coast Invitational Beer Festival
• MetalCloak Stampede

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Hello Modern Jeepers, Matson here, and welcome to Episode Number 11 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, is once again on the road, hanging out at Arby’s, and discussing the upcoming Unlimited Off Road Expo in Texas, the Jeep Gladiator pricing and their $100,000 Launch Edition giveaway, and what we expect to see at Easter Jeep Safari this year.

Then we are joined by the owner of Rugged Radios, Mr. Greg Cottrell. We break down his 25 year career in the communications business, how he was born into the off-road industry, why you absolutely would hate living where he lives, why he’s looking forward to street tacos and coffee, why the engine in his ’32 really isn’t, how his life experiences influence his builds, what he truly thinks of the Gladiator, what UHF, VHF and GMRS is and which one he is betting the future on, why the world is evolving away from CB, how his eyesight affected his life, and what really makes Rugged Radios the standout company it is. 

And, of course, we have another great Tech Tip of the Week. Greg helps us understand antennas and how to go about tuning your antenna, CB or radio, with a SWR Meter.

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 11 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links:

• King of the Hammers
• Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Launch Edition
• Daystar
• MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
• UOR Texas Show
• JP Dirt 'n Drive
• EJS - Concept Vehicles
• Baja 1000
• Route 66
• 51 Willy's Wagon
• Arroyo Grande, CA
• Pismo Beach
• Rugged Radios Garage
• Rugged Radios Builds - Rugged General
• Noah Galloway
• Destination Polaris
• American Graffiti 
• NV Fab - Nick Valentine
• Jeep Golden Eagle
• Radflo Shocks
• Rugged Radios RM-60 Radio

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Hello Modern Jeepers welcome to Episode Number 10 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Matson Breakey of Metalcloak recount last weekends events including Crawling for Reid and the sold out Metalcloak Stampede, Corey’s Tough Mudder experience and why Arby’s had an impact on our lives. 

Then we are joined by Milestar Tires’ Andrew Hoit to discuss his 25 year tire career, how he became a tire geek, how he spent $2 Million on Porsche’s, understanding tire durometer and compounds, the real challenge in making a 40” tire, why Milestar is called a Tier 3 company with a Tier 2 product, what is a black label tire, personal career management & decision making, what his favorite personal Jeep has been, why he went from four jeeps in his stable to only two, and what Club 3633 is all about. 

And, of course, we have another great Tech Tip of the Week. Since we have the tire guru at our disposal, we ask him to teach us all about load ratings… and the answer may not be what you expect. 

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 10 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Helpful Links:

• Raton, NM
• Crawling For Reid
• FMVSS
• Adventure Off Road Park
• Arby's
• Tough Mudder
• Spartan Race
• Big Ugly Racing
• Prairie City
• Johnson Valley
• CTI Trailer
• Cantina for the Con
• MetalCloak Stampede/Ultra-4
• Loren Healy
• Campbell Enterprises
• Gomez Brothers
• sPod
• Easter Jeep Safari
• UORE - Dallas
• Club 3633
• Off Road Expo - Pomona
• NetFlix - Formula One
• JK Experience
• Monteagle Offroad Park
• Super Swamper TSL/SX

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Hello Modern Jeepers, Matson here, and welcome to Episode Number 9 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week is a little different… this week we are having what is best described as a Random Show… which means there is no guest, there is no agenda, there is no primary topic… there is only the random thoughts and ideas and discussions between Corey and I about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers… and the stuff we think is cool, interesting and worth sharing.

We hope you enjoy this random discussion that includes smoking winches, breaking into the off road industry, and why Corey was with two guys and a bucket of lube in the tire shop.

And, of course, we have another great Tech Tip of the Week. If you tow a trailer, you’ll want to listen to this one.

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 9 of The ModernJeeper Show…

Some Helpful Links:

• South Pittsburg, TN
• Crawling for Reid
• Vail Pass
• Eisenhower Johnson Tunnel
• Loveland Pass
• Tillamook, OR
• Lincoln City, OR
• The Rubicon Trail
• 21 Road Trail
• Carnage Canyon
• Chinaman
• Red Mountain Pass
• Yankee Boy Basin
• Adventure Off Road Park
• Epidermolysis Bullosa [EB]
• Spike [pic]
• Golden Spike [pic]
• ModernJeeper Forum
• ModernJeeper Email Sign Up
• Metalcloak Owners Club

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Hello Modern Jeepers and welcome to Episode Number 8 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week we have the awesome pleasure of interviewing Ian Johnson, the 14 year host of Extreme 4x4 and Extreme Offroad.

Corey and Matson talk with Ian about what made him want to wrench on cars for a living, why it takes 9000 hours to become a mechanic in Canada, why he’ll always be a tranny guy, how to keep a shop class interested, what he learned from Dead Santa, how he won over Pirate 4x4, why the analytics of TV just don’t make sense anymore, why he is torn on his favorite build and where he would go if he could wheel anywhere.

Finally we will share with you our TechTip of the Week and get some great advice from Ian on the best equipment for Trail Welds.

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 8 of The ModernJeeper Show…

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Mentioned in this episode:

• ModernJeeper Adventures
• Corner Travel Index (CTI)
• Linex
• Racline Trailer Wheels
• Milestar Stars
• Crawling for Reid
• Ian Johnson
• Off Road Expo
• Bonus Episode
• ASE Certification
• 1985 CJ7
• Spring Over
• 360 Swap
• Torque Command 999 Transmission
• RTM
• Extreme 4x4
• Nelson Ratings
• Digital Lug
• Hands on Cars / Kevin Tate
• Kenny Hauk / Hauk Machines
• Big Tire Garage / Ian Johnson
• Cloakworks 4x4
• Shop Truck
• Easter Jeep Safari
• Pritchett Canyon
• Cane Creek
• Rusty Nail
• Sand hollow
• Dixie 4 Wheel Drive
• Adventure Off Road Park
• AOAA
• Field And Forest
• Great American Jeep Rally
• Hot Springs Off Road Park
• Hammers (Johnson Valley)
• Peyson Arizona
• Andrew McLaughlin (Letz Roll Off Road)
• Holy Cross
• 21 Roads
• Diesel Powered Suzuki
• 715 Kaiser 
• Moab Rim
• Premier Power Welder
• #10 Shield

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Hello Modern Jeepers and welcome to Episode Number 7 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. 

This week we have a true legend in the world of the ModernJeeper… RockCrawling Champion, Ultra4 Racer, and Serial Entrepreneur Larry McRae.

Corey and Matson get a chance to touch base with an old friend who just doesn’t understand what it means to retire. We talk with Larry about how he started off roading, why his first vehicle mod had only three wheels, how he obtained the best record ever in rock crawling championships, how he wheeled the Hammers on 33’s, why he made the leap to resuscitate Poison Spyder Customs, how to throw a tattoo party, and why retirement means buying another Jeeping business. 

Finally we will share with you our TechTip of the Week and get some great advice from Larry on the first questions to ask. 

As always we are extremely grateful to our partners including Raceline Wheels, Warn Winches, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.

So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 7 of The ModernJeeper Show…

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