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

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Zion National Park, Utah

• Grand Canyon – Whitmore Overlook, Arizona

• Drummond Island, Michigan

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Tyri Offroad Lights

• RideDog GPS Tracker

• Warn Winch (official site)

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Adam: RideDog

• Glenn Plake

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Rich Klein: Trail Hero

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Trail Hero Expeditions Season 1 TV Debut

• Trail Hero 2025 Event Preview

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Apply for Trail Hero Expeditions Season 2

📞 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—write one here.

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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

• Plan B (Sand Hollow, UT)

• Spring Canyon Point (Moab, UT)

• 10 Mile Point (Moab, UT)

• Sand Mountain OHV Area

🛠️ 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 is joined by Angie (Purple Haze JKU) and Calvin (@srgoffroad) for an episode that’s equal parts wheeling strategy and policy pulse‑check. The crew swaps plans for October’s Trail Hero at Sand Hollow, relives wild moments on Table Mesa’s “Crap Shoot,” and talks about celeb encounters on Porcupine Rim. They talk camera drones (DJI Air 3 and more), dish on overlanding upgrades, and sound the alarm on proposed air‑space restrictions over King of the Hammers land plus Sedona’s brand‑new OHV speed limit. If you’re into Jeep Wrangler mods, trail‑access advocacy, and crisp 4K footage of rock gardens—buckle up and hit play.

📍 Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Table Mesa OHV Area “Crap Shoot,” Arizona
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• Johnson Valley OHV Area, California

• Porcupine Rim, Moab, Utah

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• DJI Air 3 Drone

• DJI Osmo Pocket 3

• Insta360 Ace Pro

• GoPro HERO 12 Black

• LavaBox Portable Fire Pit

• Starlink Roam

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Angie (Purple Haze JKU)

• Calvin – SRG Offroad

• JD – MeAndMyYellowJK

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Marine Corps proposes restricted airspace over Johnson Valley (KOH land)

• Sedona adopts Arizona’s first OHV‑specific speed‑limit ordinance

• Trail Hero X 2025 preview & volunteer sign‑ups

• DJI Air 3 & Insta360 action‑cam tips

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero X 2025

• King of the Hammers 2025

• Easter Jeep Safari 2025

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719‑408‑0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! We’re one away from a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the Site: thetrailheadnetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights (Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off)

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

• Rubicon Trail, California

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah (“Trail Hero” base)

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• RockJock AntiRock Sway-Bar System

• RotopaX Fuel & Water Packs

• Rock Jock Track & Sway-Bar Components

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin: SRG Offroad

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero X 2025

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! We’re inching toward a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: The Trailhead Network

• Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads!

  • Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

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.

📍Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• White Pocket, Arizona

• Cinder Hills OHV Area, Arizona

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• SumoSprings

• Starlink Mobility

• Truck Claws Recovery Spikes

• Pull Pal Land Anchor

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin (SRG Offroad)

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• Utah Public Lands Alliance

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 News Topics

• Starlink Expands Off‑Grid Coverage for Overlanders

• Truck Claws Demo Shows Winch‑Free Recovery Potential

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

• Jeep Beach

📞 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—write one here.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights—Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

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

• Upper & Lower Terminator Trails, Table Mesa, AZ

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Teraflex Suspension Components

• Safari Snorkel

• Dana 44 Axle

• Moog Pitman Arm

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Calvin — SRG Offroad

• Dom — Adventures by Knight

• JD — MeAndMyYellowJK

• Keenan — (listener voicemail legend)

• Nathan — the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

• Steve & Katie Botkin

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Trail Hero Expeditions TV Series Premiere – Oct 8 2025

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero Expeditions TV Premiere — Oct 8 2025

• Overland Expo West 2025

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719‑408‑0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! Help us unlock a swag‑pack at 30 Apple Podcast reviews.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

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:

• Sand Hollow OHV Area, Utah

• Rampart Range Road, Colorado

• Mosquito Pass, Colorado

• Pearl Pass, Colorado

• Schofield Pass, Colorado

🔧 Gear and Tools:

• Starlink Roam Satellite Internet

• Kawasaki KRX 1000

• Tyri Off‑Road Lights

• 8‑Gang Switch Panel

• ARB Winch Line Weight

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation:

• Me_And_My_Yellow_JK

• SRG Offroad

• Utah Public Lands Alliance

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 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 X 2025

• Trail  Hero  Expeditions — TV premiere Oct 8 on SPEED SPORT 1 + Amazon Prime

📞 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 — Write one here.

• Follow us on Instagram! @TheTrailheadPodcast

• Visit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads: Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

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

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Table Mesa Road West, Arizona

• Lower Terminator, Table Mesa, Arizona

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• TruckClaws Trail Claw Off-Road Traction Aid

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin: SRG Offroad

• Holly Fowler: MischiefMakerJK

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance

📰 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

📞 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 — Write one here.

• Follow us on Instagram! @TheTrailheadPodcast

• Visit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads: Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

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

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Windrock Park, Tennessee

• White Pocket, Arizona

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• TruckClaws II Emergency Traction Aid

• RockJock Suspension & Steering

• Dometic Powered Coolers

• Maxtrax Recovery Boards

• Pro Eagle Off-Road Jacks

• Kenda Klever R/T & M/T Tires

• BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

• Maxxis Trepador Sticky Competition Tires

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Alyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZ

• Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox (Bryan)

• Calvin @srgoffroad

• Holly: MischiefMakerJKU

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 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

📅 Events and Resources

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2025

• Trail Hero 2025

• Overland Expo Mountain West 2025

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! Help us climb the charts on Apple Podcasts.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads – Tyri Off-Road Lights (Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off)

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

• Hell’s Revenge, Moab, Utah

• Fins and Things, Moab, Utah

• Black Bear Pass, Colorado

• Gemini Bridges, Moab, Utah

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Banks Monster-Ram Intake

• Jeep Wrangler 4xe

• Steer Smarts YETI Steering

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin & Jennifer: SRG Offroad

• Cletus McFarlane

• Dan Grec: The Road Chose Me

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Matt (Modern Offroad)

• Mike: JKTrlFnder

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

• Steer Smarts

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 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

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Overland Expo West 2025

• SEMA Show 2025

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! Help push us past 30 reviews on Apple Podcasts.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads!

  • Tyri Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off