The Trailhead an Offroad Show

JD Marshall & The Trailhead Network
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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.

  1. Is This The End of Me & My Yellow JK? | Unfiltered | Ep 141

    APR 20

    Is This The End of Me & My Yellow JK? | Unfiltered | Ep 141

    JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, and Joe for a live show packed with Easter Jeep Safari 2026 reactions, Moab complaints, busted parts, and the official death of JD’s long-running lifetime Jeep warranty. The crew recaps Coyote Canyon, Metal Masher, Behind the Rocks, and the general chaos around EJS, including speed-limit changes, enforcement, expensive lodging, and why the event feels less friendly to regular wheelers than it used to. They also tear into Jeep’s latest concept vehicles, giving credit where it’s due but calling out the stuff that feels more like recycled trim packages than real ideas. Joe talks through the madness of fixing rigs in and around BFG Garage, Calvin reports fresh post-EJS breakage, and JD admits the JK may finally be nearing the end of the road while he starts thinking about what comes next. Add TYRI lights, prototype-vehicle chatter, off-road recovery liability, right-to-repair teasers, and one completely ridiculous argument about a 12-volt hot dog roller, and this one feels like classic Trailhead chaos in the best way—so give it a listen, then leave a voicemail with your vote on what the crew should tackle next. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab Area Trails, Utah Coyote Canyon, Utah Metal Masher, Utah Behind the Rocks, Utah Hell’s Revenge, Utah Fins and Things, Utah Pritchett Canyon, Utah Yansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), Colorado Carnage Canyon, Colorado Sand Hollow State Park, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools TYRI 1313 LED Lights TYRI D8 Lights TYRI 1010 LED Lights Adams Driveshaft JE Reel Driveline Rock Slide Engineering 12V Hot Dog Cooker 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joe: Mechanic_JK Luna & Marlon: OffRoad N Chill 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics 2026 Jeep Concept Vehicles at Easter Jeep Safari Jeep Brand Rolls Into the 60th Easter Jeep Safari Jeep at Easter Jeep Safari 📅 Events and Resources Easter Jeep Safari 2026 Trail Hero 2026 Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026 Jeep Beach 2026 SEMA Show 2026 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Leave one here Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the site! The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More)! Shop here Got a build idea or sponsorship lead for JD’s next rig? Email JD@thetrailheadnetwork.com Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

    1h 47m
  2. They Signed With Zero Plan | THX Series #6 | Ep 140

    APR 13

    They Signed With Zero Plan | THX Series #6 | Ep 140

    JD sits down with Brian Ritchie and Jeff Hesse of Team GenRight Offroad for a hilarious, honest Trail Hero Expeditions recap that feels more like campfire bench racing than a formal interview. The guys talk about how Brian jumped from overlanding into a full rock-crawling build, how Jeff got dragged into the adventure with almost no off-road background, and how Moab, Sand Hollow, Windrock, and Whitmore Canyon shaped what they now want out of the sport. From a sketchy tire-change challenge and a near-empty fuel tank to poolside chaos, pork nachos, and late-night campfire stories, this episode captures the friendship, humor, and mayhem that made Trail Hero Expeditions memorable. There’s also a bigger conversation here about overlanding versus technical wheeling, what makes a great off-road event, and why public land access matters when your rig becomes your way to keep exploring. If you like Jeep builds, overlanding, rock crawling, Moab trail talk, Sand Hollow stories, and off-road TV behind-the-scenes chaos, this one is worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Sand Mountain, Utah Moab Area Trails Whitmore Overlook, Arizona Windrock Park, Tennessee 🛠️ Gear and Tools Rock Krawler Suspension AEV DualSport Suspension Ultimate Dana 60 Axles ARB Air Locker RPM Steering GenRight JK Roll Cage PRP Seats & Harnesses WARN Winches MORRFlate Badger Welder 🚙 Community Shoutouts Brian Ritchie: Livin2Relax GenRight Off Road JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Jeff Hesse: Team GenRight Offroad Rich Klein / Trail Hero 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Tread Lightly! Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Trail Hero TV Shows Trail Hero Expeditions Season One Recap 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Trail Hero X / Trail Hero Expeditions Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point 📞 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! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

    1h 45m
  3. Everybody Number 2s | THX Series #5 | Ep 139

    APR 6

    Everybody Number 2s | THX Series #5 | Ep 139

    JD sits down with Aaron Wedeking and Jason DeArmond from Team Number Two for a fun, honest recap of their Trail Hero Expeditions run. The conversation covers Aaron’s long history in off-road and PRP Seats, Jason’s marketing background and Number 2 brand, and the chaos of running Trail Hero Expeditions in a mostly stock 4Runner on undersized tires. They get into overlanding, trail riding, off-road camping, 4Runner build choices, desert adventure, team dynamics, camp life, and the moments that made this route across Nevada, Arizona, and Utah stick with them. If you want the real story behind the show, the vehicle, the jokes, and why both of these guys would absolutely do it again, this one’s worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations Whitmore Overlook / Whitmore Canyon, Arizona Lime Kiln Canyon, Nevada Bar 10 Ranch, Arizona Strip Arizona Strip Road, Utah Zion National Park, Utah Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 🛠️ Gear and Tools PRP Seats Polaris RZR Pro R Dirt King MT Trail Runner Kit for Toyota 4Runner MORRFlate ICECO Portable Fridges Blackstone Griddles GoPro 🚙 Community Shoutouts Aaron Wedeking — PRP Seats Jason DeArmond — Number 2 Marketing JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan aka MudhornGladiator Rich Klein — Trail Hero 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Season Two Trail Hero X at CasaBlanca 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero X Trail Hero 📞 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: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop here Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

    1h 40m
  4. Does Easter Jeep Safari Matter Anymore? | Unfiltered | Ep 138

    MAR 30

    Does Easter Jeep Safari Matter Anymore? | Unfiltered | Ep 138

    JD is joined by Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox) and Calvin (SRG Offroad) for a loose, funny, and brutally honest conversation about whether Easter Jeep Safari still deserves its reputation as the kickoff to the off-road season. Alongside Bryan’s Moab trail plan—Coyote Canyon, Metal Masher, Kane Creek, Behind the Rocks, and Top of the World—the crew gets into Jeep Wrangler reality, rock crawling travel costs, overlanding trends, and why more wheelers are choosing other events over Moab. JD also shares a what may be his final update on his JK warranty battle, including oil consumption, repeated codes, and the possibility of an engine replacement. From public land access and vendor-show fatigue to the simple question of where your off-road dollars actually go, this episode has plenty for anyone following EJS, Moab trails, Jeep events, and the future of the community. If you’ve ever wondered whether the 60th anniversary of EJS still matters, this one’s worth a listen. 📍Trails and Destinations Coyote Canyon, Moab, Utah Metal Masher, Moab, Utah Kane Creek Canyon, Moab, Utah Behind the Rocks Trail, Moab, Utah Top of the World, Utah Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Moab Area Trails Wolf Caves Off Road Park, Texas 🛠️ Gear and Tools DJI Osmo Action Cameras Rock Krawler Suspension Systems TYRI Off-Road Lighting Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK OFF ROAD N Chill 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Save Moab Tread Lightly! Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics 🔥 2026 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts BLM Proposal to Reopen Over 250 Miles of Moab Trails The Fight to Save Moab 📅 Events and Resources Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) 2026 Jeep Beach 2026 OFF ROAD N Chill Overland Expo West Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Trail Hero 📞 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: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

    1h 42m
  5. Working To Live, Not Living To Work | THX Series #4 | Ep 137

    MAR 24

    Working To Live, Not Living To Work | THX Series #4 | Ep 137

    JD sits down with Fran Adler for a conversation that starts with a little leftover Trail Hero sand and quickly turns into a story about growth, grit, and finding your place in the off-road world. Fran shares how a 2020 JLU Sport became a two-time SEMA build, but the real heart of the episode is what happened after the lights and show floor—heading into Trail Hero Expeditions largely on her own, managing the pressure of a multi-day event, making last-minute prep decisions like new gear right before launch and coming out the other side with new friendships, more confidence, and a stronger connection to the community. It’s part build story, part personal milestone, and a good reminder that sometimes the most important transformation isn’t what you bolt onto the Jeep, it’s what happens when you bet on yourself. Fran’s JL Adventures on Instagram Trail Hero Expeditions 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow Region - Trails Offroad SEMA Show Trail Hero X 🛠️ Gear and Tools TrailFX Mickey Thompson Tires WARN Industries Mopar Jeep Performance Parts Starlink 🚙 Community Shoutouts Fran’s JL Adventures JD / Me_And_My_Yellow_JK The Trailhead Podcast 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Expeditions SEMA Show Trail Hero X 📞 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)

    1h 54m
  6. They Built Skid Row Offroad By Breaking Things | Waypoints | Ep 136

    MAR 20

    They Built Skid Row Offroad By Breaking Things | Waypoints | Ep 136

    JD sits down with Eric, Brittany, and Pam from Skid Row Offroad for a conversation that feels like hanging out with the kind of off-road family that’s been doing this long enough to know what actually matters. Together, they share the story of how Skid Row Offroad has stayed relevant over the years as a small American-made company focused on real protection, real experience, and gear built by people who actually use it. The conversation moves through the company’s roots, Brittany’s path into both wheeling and the business, Pam’s role in helping hold everything together, and the way each of them has helped shape Skid Row into more than just a parts brand. Along the way, the crew trades stories about Colorado trails, trail damage, flopped rigs, learning lessons the hard way, and why armor should come before bigger tires and bigger ambitions. What comes through most is the personality behind the company—funny, seasoned, practical, and clearly built around people who love this lifestyle. More than a product conversation, this one ends up being about experience, trust, and the kind of teamwork that makes a small off-road brand feel personal in all the right ways. Skid Row OffroadSkid Row Offroad on Instagram 📍 Trails and Destinations Old Stage Road - Trails Offroad Gold Camp Road - Trails Offroad Yansing Gulch aka Chinaman Gulch - Trails Offroad Eagle Rock - Trails Offroad Saran Wrap - Trails Offroad Rainbow Falls - Trails Offroad Independence Trail - Trails Offroad Carnage Canyon - Trails Offroad 🛠️ Gear and Tools Skid Row Offroad Skid Plates Jeep TJ Wrangler Engine/Transmission Skid Plate for 4.0L 6-Cylinder (2003-2006) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ Engine/Transmission Skid Plate for 4.0L 6-Cylinder (2004-2006) Jeep Liberty KJ Products - Skid Row Offroad Catalytic Converter Guards - Skid Row Offroad 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery 🚙 Community Shoutouts Skid Row Offroad on Instagram Skid Row Offroad on Facebook The Trailhead Podcast 📅 Events and Resources Skid Row Offroad Installation Instructions Skid Row Offroad YouTube 📞 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)

    1h 46m
  7. Their Rig Shouldn't Have Made It | THX Series #3 | Ep 135

    MAR 16

    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)

    1h 10m
  8. We’re Back With Some Questions | Unfiltered | Ep 134

    MAR 13

    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)

    1h 41m
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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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  • Creator
    JD Marshall & The Trailhead Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © JD Marshall & The Trailhead Network
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