The Trailhead an Offroad Show

JD Marshall & The Trailhead Network

Host JD Marshall brings you The Trailhead, the podcast where everyday wheelers, weekend warriors, and die-hard off-roaders come together to share stories, tackle tough topics, and celebrate the wild world of wheeling. From epic trail tales and gear talk to land use issues and community spotlights, JD and his rotating crew of guests bring real conversations from the dirt. Whether you're wrenching in the garage or out on the trail, this is your spot to connect with off-roaders from every corner, to laugh, and remember to stay the trail.

  1. Their Rig Shouldn't Have Made It | THX Series #3 | Ep 135

    HACE 1 DÍA

    Their Rig Shouldn't Have Made It | THX Series #3 | Ep 135

    JD sits down with Joe Belk of Larger Than Life Adventures for a conversation that covers a lot more than just one trip. Joe talks about starting out in lowriders and mini trucks before making the jump into off-road life, building his now well-known 1991 Chevy Suburban “The Beast,” and spending years in the recovery world, including running the Utah Offroad Recovery Team and earning deep respect for Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery. The episode also gets into Joe’s trucking career, a wild Border Patrol story that sounds too ridiculous to be real, and how Larger Than Life Adventures started as a way to keep creating and keep moving. From there, the conversation shifts into Trail Hero Expeditions, where Joe shares what it was like to bring a giant Suburban into a field full of Jeeps, get buried in the sand on day one, push through mechanical problems, and still come away talking less about the setbacks and more about the people, the shared experience, and the friendships built along the way. ⁠Larger Than Life Adventures on Instagram⁠⁠Larger Than Life Adventures on YouTube⁠ 📍 Trails and Destinations ⁠⁠Mesquite, Nevada / CasaBlanca Resort⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sand Hollow Region – Trails Offroad⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Water Tank Road (Sand Mountain) – Trails Offroad⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Lakeside (Sand Mountain) – Trails Offroad⁠⁠ 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups ⁠Colorado 4x4 Rescue & Recovery⁠ ⁠Offroad Portal⁠ 🚙 Community Shoutouts ⁠Joe Belk / Larger Than Life Adventures⁠ ⁠The Trailhead Podcast⁠ 📰 Legal and Policy Topics No dedicated legal or policy discussion in this episode 📅 Events and Resources ⁠Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ ⁠Four Wheeler⁠ ⁠Matt’s Off-Road Recovery⁠ 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call ⁠719-408-0132⁠ to be featured on the show. Write a review! ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ Follow us on Instagram! ⁠The Trailhead Podcast⁠ Visit the Site: ⁠The Trailhead Network⁠ Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ⁠Shop⁠ Discounts for Trailheads! ⁠Tyri Offroad Lights⁠ (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)

    1 h y 10 min
  2. We’re Back With Some Questions | Unfiltered | Ep 134

    HACE 4 DÍAS

    We’re Back With Some Questions | Unfiltered | Ep 134

    After an unplanned break and a lost episode courtesy of Riverside gremlins, JD gets the roundtable back together with Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan for a live show that feels like getting the gang back in the garage. The first part of the conversation catches up on show business, including progress on the Trail Hero Expeditions edits, upcoming interviews, and plans to get the release schedule moving again. From there, the crew wanders through the usual Trailhead mix of rig talk, maintenance chatter, EJS and Jeep Beach plans, tire balancing headaches, and the kind of side roads this group always finds without even trying. The back half leans into news, and that’s where things get rowdier. The group reacts to Jeep-branded Truck Claws, Stellantis chasing an affordable EV strategy while the 4xe reputation keeps taking hits, and the broader question of whether electric Jeeps really fit the way most owners use and abuse them. They also hit the West Mojave route closures and the BlueRibbon Coalition’s response, digging into what that ruling could mean for access far beyond California. It’s part shop talk, part news breakdown, part hangout session, and pretty much exactly the kind of chaos you’d expect when these four get rolling again. 📍 Trails and Destinations ⁠Moab Region - Trails Offroad⁠ ⁠Easter Jeep Safari Trails of Moab - Trails Offroad⁠ ⁠Jeep Beach⁠ 🛠️ Gear and Tools ⁠TruckClaws⁠ ⁠Discount Tire⁠ Beadlock wheel balancing Tire pressure / airing up and down Jeep 4xe battery and armor discussion Preventive maintenance and cleanup before trail season 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups ⁠BlueRibbon Coalition⁠ ⁠Red Rock 4-Wheelers⁠ ⁠Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ 🚙 Community Shoutouts ⁠Bryan - @init2buildit⁠ ⁠Calvin - @srgoffroad⁠ ⁠Nathan - @mudhorn_gladiator⁠ ⁠JD - @me_and_my_yellow_jk⁠ 📰 Legal and Policy Topics ⁠Rogue Judge Closes 2,200 Miles of OHV Routes in the Mojave Desert - BlueRibbon Coalition⁠ 📅 Events and Resources ⁠2026 Easter Jeep Safari - Red Rock 4-Wheelers⁠ ⁠Trail Hero X / Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ ⁠Jeep Beach 2026⁠ 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call ⁠719-408-0132⁠ to be featured on the show. Write a review! ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ Follow us on Instagram! ⁠The Trailhead Podcast⁠ Visit the Site: ⁠The Trailhead Network⁠ Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ⁠Shop⁠ Discounts for Trailheads! ⁠Tyri Offroad Lights⁠ (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)

    1 h y 41 min
  3. You'd Better Like Your Co-Driver | THX Series #2 | Ep 133

    29 ENE

    You'd Better Like Your Co-Driver | THX Series #2 | Ep 133

    In this Trail Hero Expedition Spotlight, Episode 2 in the Trail Hero Expeditions Spotlight series, JD talks with the team about their Buckeye, Arizona roots, desert-driven wheeling style, and the mindset that comes from piling on serious trail miles. They share Trail Hero stories, what it’s like being tracked and moving at event pace, and how a tight crew handles the little problems that can snowball fast on the trail—plus the backstory behind their team name. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow Region (Utah) — Trails Offroad Sand Hollow State Park — Utah State Parks Sand Mountain Recreation Area (Utah) — BLM Grand Canyon National Park Zion National Park Moab, Utah Gold Butte National Monument (Nevada) — BLM Harquahala Road (Arizona) — Trails Offroad Saxon Mountain Road (Colorado) — Trails Offroad 🛠️ Gear and Tools DJI Osmo Action (camera line) DJI Osmo (camera line) Apple AirTag Harbor Freight (tools + storage) Floor Jacks — Harbor Freight 🚙 Community Shoutouts SRG Offroad JD — Me_And_My_Yellow_JK The Trailhead Network 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) Stay The Trail Colorado 🗓️ Events and Resources Trail Hero Expeditions Overland Expo West (Flagstaff) 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call (719) 408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit our website: TheTrailheadNetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

    2 h y 21 min
  4. Winch Failed On Day One | THX Series | Ep 130

    26/12/2025

    Winch Failed On Day One | THX Series | Ep 130

    This episode kicks off a new series focused on Trail Hero Expeditions, with JD sitting down for one-on-one conversations with members of the cast—starting with Keenan Campbell. Keenan shares what the Expedition felt like from the driver’s seat: building a purpose-driven overland-style Jeep, the real-world headaches that don’t care about camera time (including a winch failure), and how the pace and expectations change when you’re part of a filmed trail experience. From there, they swap stories from Southern Utah stops like Grafton Ghost Town and big-view moments around the Grand Canyon, before bringing it home to what really sticks—the friends you make, the laughs you don’t plan for, and the stories you collect along the way that end up meaning more than the miles. 📍 Trails and Destinations ⁠Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ ⁠Sand Hollow State Park (UT) – Trails Offroad Region⁠ ⁠Grand Canyon National Park (NPS)⁠ ⁠Whitmore Canyon Overlook (Grand Canyon–Parashant, NPS)⁠ ⁠Grafton Ghost Town (UT)⁠ ⁠Moab (UT)⁠ 🛠️ Gear and Tools ⁠Starlink⁠ ⁠Winch⁠ ⁠Overland Vehicle Systems (OVS)⁠ ⁠RotopaX mounts⁠ ⁠FOX shocks⁠ ⁠SuperSprings International (Coil Supports / Coil SumoSprings)⁠ 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups ⁠BlueRibbon Coalition⁠ ⁠Tread Lightly!⁠ ⁠Stay The Trail (Colorado)⁠ 🚙 Community Shoutouts ⁠Keenan Campbell (@alphafoxtrotjku)⁠ ⁠Overlanding With Intention⁠ 📰 Legal and Policy Topics ⁠Keeping trails open (BlueRibbon Coalition – Current Issues)⁠ ⁠Responsible recreation education (Tread Lightly!)⁠ 📞 Get Involved Voicemail: ⁠719-408-0132⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Shop⁠ ⁠TyriLights⁠

    2 h y 5 min
  5. TRUKD’s Philosophy: Talk to Your People | Waypoints | Ep 129

    19/12/2025

    TRUKD’s Philosophy: Talk to Your People | Waypoints | Ep 129

    JD sits down with Ben Azam, founder of TRUKD, to talk through how a personal need for a cleaner camp setup turned into a Pittsburgh-built, modular truck bed rack system. They get into real-world fitment quirks (tonneau covers, different bed shapes, and why nothing is truly “standard”), materials and finish choices (stainless vs. aluminum, powder coat, and hardware), and what it actually feels like to scale a product company without losing your mind. Along the way, they swap trail-and-travel stories—Holy Cross plans, Sedona tire fixes, Starlink “just in case” moments, and why paper MVUM/BLM maps still earn a spot in the glovebox. TRUKD (T-R-U-K-D) 📍 Trails and Destinations Holy Cross City (Colorado) Georgetown, Colorado Clear Creek County, Colorado Sedona, Arizona Flagstaff, Arizona Point Pleasant, West Virginia (Mothman country) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 🛠️ Gear and Tools TRUKD modular bed rack system Tonneau cover (tri-fold style mentioned) Rooftop tent Awning Starlink satellite internet GlueTread tire repair kit Toyo Open Country R/T Trail tires Gaia GPS onX Offroad Purple Lizard Maps USFS MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) BLM georeferenced PDF maps 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups Backroads of Appalachia Gambler 500 🚙 Community Shoutouts Ben Azam / TRUKD 🗓️ Events and Resources Overland Expo East Overland Expo Pacific Northwest (PNW) Overland Expo Mountain West (Loveland, CO) Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival Range to Ranch (Idaho) 24 Hours of Appalachia: Mothman’s Revenge 📞 Get Involved Call / voicemail: 719-408-0132 Apple Podcasts Instagram Website Shop TyriLights

    1 h y 26 min
  6. We Get To The Voicemails... Eventually | Unfiltered | Ep 128

    01/12/2025

    We Get To The Voicemails... Eventually | Unfiltered | Ep 128

    This one’s straight from the garage: quick rig and life updates up top (the lights crushed it, it wasn’t the power-steering pump, and yes—we aired those tires way down on purpose). We traded a little friendly grief about beadlocks and link setups, then hit a short news run with gear worth watching, event notes, and a couple access items you’ll actually care about before your next trip. The back half is all you—voicemails with a solid trail win, a “learned it the hard way” moment, and one eerily on-point call about getting stuck in the sand that turned into real talk about prep, recovery, and doing it right on public land. 📍 Trails and Destinations Moab, Utah (TrailsOffroad Region Page) Sand Hollow, Utah (TrailsOffroad Region Page) Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area — AOAA (TrailsOffroad Park Page) 🛠️ Gear and Tools Starlink APEX Designs USA — Rapid Precision Valve Power Tank — On-Board Air Beadlock Marketplace TYRI Off-Road Lighting 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups BlueRibbon Coalition Stay The Trail (Colorado) Tread Lightly! 🚙 Community Shoutouts @beatricejku @mudhorn_gladiator @mechanic_jk @frans_jl_adventures @srgoffroad 📰 Legal and Policy Topics BRC Updates: Recent OHV Access Wins BRC – Operation: Accessible Stay The Trail – MVUM & Smart Maps Tread Lightly! – Partnerships & Support 📞 Get Involved Call the Show: 719-408-0132 Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow on Instagram Visit the Website Grab the Shop Check out TyriLights

    1 h y 27 min

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Host JD Marshall brings you The Trailhead, the podcast where everyday wheelers, weekend warriors, and die-hard off-roaders come together to share stories, tackle tough topics, and celebrate the wild world of wheeling. From epic trail tales and gear talk to land use issues and community spotlights, JD and his rotating crew of guests bring real conversations from the dirt. Whether you're wrenching in the garage or out on the trail, this is your spot to connect with off-roaders from every corner, to laugh, and remember to stay the trail.

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