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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. She's Seen A Lot, But That Freaked Her Out | Unfiltered | Ep 127

    21/11/2025

    She's Seen A Lot, But That Freaked Her Out | Unfiltered | Ep 127

    JD and the crew are back to catch-up with show regulars Bryan (Beatrice JKU), Nathan (Mudhorn Gladiator) Calvin Pulda of SRG Offroad, Joe the Mechanic, and Fran Adler from Fran’s JL Adventures. The crew swaps SEMA takeaways, winter wheeling plans, and East-vs-West trail talk—from Moab and Sand Hollow to AOAA and the Ben Franklin Range—sprinkled with real-world fixes like driveshaft choices, lighting that actually helps at night, and what to pack before the snow runs. Fran adds a front-row perspective and Joe brings the wrench-turner reality check, while the gang keeps it grounded with trail etiquette and access reminders. If you’re mapping EJS prep or plotting a cold-weather shakedown, this one’s equal parts trip planning, gear wisdom, and shop-floor honesty. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab, Utah Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Range, Pennsylvania 🛠️ Gear and Tools JKS Manufacturing (referenced for JL/JT fitment talk) 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Fran Adler: Fran’s JL Adventures Calvin: SRG Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Stay the Trail BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics SEMA trip recaps and takeaways (general discussion) EJS prep chatter and shop talk (general discussion) 📅 Events and Resources Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) AOAA – Park Info & Events 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us grow on Apple Podcasts: The Trailhead 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 Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off: https://tyrilights.com

    1 h y 24 min
  6. The Reality of Working & Guiding at Trail Hero 2025 | Unfiltered | E124

    05/11/2025

    The Reality of Working & Guiding at Trail Hero 2025 | Unfiltered | E124

    JD is joined by Keenan Campbell, Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator, and Calvin from SRG Offroad for a post–Trail Hero debrief that’s equal parts laughter, trail tales, and behind-the-scenes insight. The crew swaps stories from Sand Mountain—including wild moments on East Rim, Double Sammy, and Triple 7s—and revisits highlights from Trail Hero Expeditions Episode 1 on Speed Sport 1. From broken sway bars and side-by-sides to concert critiques and bird-related mishaps, it’s a chaotic, hilarious recap of one of the biggest off-road events of the year. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah East Rim Trail West Rim Trail Triple 7s Double Sammy John’s Trail 🛠️ Gear and Tools ARB Old Man Emu 660 lb Coils MagnaFlow Exhaust Systems DV8 Offroad Hitch Skid Plate BFGoodrich Tires Rugged Radios 🚙 Community Shoutouts JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Keenan Campbell (guest) Calvin: SRG Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Premiere on Speed Sport 1 Amazon Prime Live TV Integration for Speed Sport 1 🗓 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2025 Winter 4x4 Jamboree 2025 Speed Sport 1 Broadcast Schedule 📞 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

    59 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.