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  • Jeep's Hemi Lives, Our Wallets Are Crying | Unfiltered #115

    Jeep's Hemi Lives, Our Wallets Are Crying | Unfiltered #115
    2025/08/26
    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 DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahTable Mesa Road West, ArizonaLower Terminator, Table Mesa, Arizona🛠️ Gear and ToolsTruckClaws Trail Claw Off-Road Traction Aid🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadHolly Fowler: MischiefMakerJKJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsJeep reverses course—Wrangler 392 Hemi lives for 2025 moparinsiders.comATV driver sparks Sand Hollow wildfire; DUI arrest follows torquenews.com🔥Wrangler 4xe recall adds software fix for fire-risk batteries📅 Events and ResourcesBLM 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! @TheTrailheadPodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads: Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off
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    1 時間 19 分
  • Are Truck Claws the Grown-Up Version of that ’80s "The Claw" Toy? | Unfiltered #114

    Are Truck Claws the Grown-Up Version of that ’80s "The Claw" Toy? | Unfiltered #114
    2025/08/22
    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 DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahWindrock Park, TennesseeWhite Pocket, Arizona🛠️ Gear and ToolsTruckClaws II Emergency Traction AidRockJock Suspension & SteeringDometic Powered CoolersMaxtrax Recovery BoardsPro Eagle Off-Road JacksKenda Klever R/T & M/T TiresBFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3Maxxis Trepador Sticky Competition Tires🚙 Community ShoutoutsAlyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZBeatrice JKU the Lunchbox (Bryan)Calvin @srgoffroadHolly: MischiefMakerJKUJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsInstagram rolls out default location-sharing; here’s how to turn it off$101K Dodge Durango Hellcat “Brass Monkey” finaleSpeculation on Hemi V8 returning for 2025 SRT modelsJK 3.6 L Pentastar lifter failures and Mopar lifetime warranty hurdles🔥 TruckClaws traction device sparks debate in the off-road community📅 Events and ResourcesGreat Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2025Trail Hero 2025Overland 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! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads – Tyri Off-Road Lights (Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off)
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    1 時間 27 分
  • News, Beaters & Brutal lessons : Unfiltered #113

    News, Beaters & Brutal lessons : Unfiltered #113
    2025/08/13
    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 DestinationsHell’s Revenge, Moab, UtahFins and Things, Moab, UtahBlack Bear Pass, ColoradoGemini Bridges, Moab, UtahSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsBanks Monster-Ram IntakeJeep Wrangler 4xeSteer Smarts YETI Steering🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin & Jennifer: SRG OffroadCletus McFarlaneDan Grec: The Road Chose MeJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMatt (Modern Offroad)Mike: JKTrlFnderNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorSteer Smarts🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsStellantis posts $2.7 billion H1 2025 loss; Jeep & Ram the lone bright spots 🔥Jeep 4xe overheating woes & Moab charging-station debateCummins 8-speed upgrade & Banks Monster-Ram grid-heater fixSEMA 2026 build plans + Black Crows & Queens of the Stone Age announced for 2025 show📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2025Overland Expo West 2025SEMA 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! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads!Tyri Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off
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    1 時間 57 分
  • "I'm still waiting on my badge from Jeep" : Unfiltered #112

    "I'm still waiting on my badge from Jeep" : Unfiltered #112
    2025/08/10
    In this short episode where the first part of our live panel got cut off but what you do get is a fast, conversational catch‑up with JD, Calvin & Jennifer (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU), Nathan (Mudhorn Gladiator), and Mike (JKTrlFnder). We swap Sand Hollow sand‑trap stories, talk the ‘Jurassic World’ Badge of Honor app mess, react to Stellantis’ $2.7B news, and share practical gear takes (RotopaX, Pull Pal, kinetic ropes). Shorter episode, same laughs and trail talk.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahBackway to Crown King, ArizonaDrummond Island, Michigan🛠️ Gear and ToolsRotopaX Diesel PackPull Pal Land AnchorYankum Kinetic Recovery Rope🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin & Jennifer: SRG OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMike: JKTrlFnderNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands AllianceBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsJeep’s Jurassic World Badge of Hojmnor crashes the appStellantis posts $2.7 billion H1 2025 loss amid tariffs📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero X 2025📞 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—review us on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @TheTrailheadPodcastVisit the site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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    36 分
  • "It's Your Best, Worst Weekend" : The Florida Trail Team Challange #111

    "It's Your Best, Worst Weekend" : The Florida Trail Team Challange #111
    2025/07/31
    JD welcomes Marc Lawson, owner of The Jeep Lab and founder of the Florida Trail Team Challenge, for a deep dive into Florida’s most intense off-road competition. With 45 challenges packed into one weekend—from recovery drills to blindfolded driving, marksmanship, survival tasks, and GPS navigation—the event simulates real-world wheeling scenarios that test skill, endurance, and teamwork. They discuss the evolution of the Challenge, the importance of Tread Lightly! ethics, and how trail stewardship is reshaping access in Florida’s Citrus Wildlife Management Area. Plus, Marc shares that you CAN wheel in Florida, building partnerships with organizations like the Florida Off-Road Foundation, and what it takes to pull off a volunteer-driven event that’s as exhausting as it is unforgettable.📍Trails and DestinationsCitrus Wildlife Management Area, FLCroom Wildlife Management Area, FLOcala National Forest, FLUwharrie National Forest, NCMoab Rim, UTPoison Spider Mesa, UTRubicon Trail, CA🛠️ Gear and ToolsAvenza Maps – used by FL forest managersGaia GPSonX OffroadPull-Pal land anchorHigh-Lift JackSacrificial socket & U-joint repair kitsThrowing knives & axes (Forged in Fire-style marksmanship)GPS trackers via Stinger Offroad / M2M Tech🚙 Community ShoutoutsMarc Lawson: The Jeep LabTampa Jeep CrewFlorida Trail StompersJD: MeAndMyYellowJK🌎 Advocacy & ConservationTread Lightly!Florida Off-Road FoundationBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News and NotesThe 2022 Jeep Gladiator has widespread engine issues—Marc is on his third motor.Paved roads in Citrus WMA caused controversy, but only improve access for equestrians and campers.QR-code signage now directs users to official trail maps—Marc’s team helped install them during last year’s event.The Florida Off-Road License Plate helps fund on-the-ground trail improvement.Jeep vs. Bronco: Marc says the 392 Wrangler wouldn’t exist if not for the Bronco Raptor.📅 Events and ResourcesFlorida Trail Team ChallengeThe Jeep LabFlorida Off-Road Foundation📞 Get InvolvedLeave a voicemail: Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review: Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram: @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our site: thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop MerchDiscounts: Use code TRAILHEAD15 at Tyri Lights for 15% off
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    1 時間 18 分
  • Is the Jeep Gladiator Actually Good Now? - Unfiltered #110

    Is the Jeep Gladiator Actually Good Now? - Unfiltered #110
    2025/07/22

    It’s a night of high humidity, Gladiator debates, and a serious question about how JK's are now YJ's? JD returns to the mic with Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator, Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad. The crew kicks things off with stories about high-mileage Jeeps and ongoing maintenance woes before diving into the big news: Jeep Gladiator’s surprising new crown as the most reliable truck—at least according to JD Power. What follows is a brutally honest (and hilarious) reality check from the people who actually wheel them. We get deep in the discussion about how JK's might be considered the new YJ, and Ryan's NOT happy about it. If you’ve ever wrenched under a lifted Jeep in 100-degree heat with a Monster in one hand and bourbon in the other, this one's for you.



    📍Trails and Destinations

    None mentioned in this episode.



    🛠️ Gear and Tools

    • Royal Purple Synthetic Oil

    • AMSOIL Synthetic Oil



    🚙 Community Shoutouts

    • Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

    • JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

    • Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

    • Off-Road Campfire

    • SRG Offroad



    🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

    • BlueRibbon Coalition



    📰 News Topics

    • Jeep Gladiator ranked highest quality truck in JD Power Study



    📅 Events and Resources

    None mentioned in this episode.


    📞 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


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    1 時間 37 分
  • His Tires Self-Destructed On The Trail : Unfiltered #109

    His Tires Self-Destructed On The Trail : Unfiltered #109
    2025/07/17

    What do you get when you combine a busted fan, self-destructing tires, and a 3.8-liter engine with an attitude? This week’s episode of The Trailhead is an off-road update show you don’t want to miss. JD hosts the ultimate Jeep roundtable with Bryan (@beatrice_jku), Nathan (@mudhorn_gladiator), Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin & Jennifer from SRG Offroad. Nathan recaps his muddy misadventures at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and explains why renting a side-by-side in Alaska beats towing his Gladiator cross-country. Ryan shares the latest from his JK ownership saga, podcasting detours, and why his tires are falling apart one lug at a time. Bryan updates us from the desert heat of Phoenix and gives an inside look at RPM Steering’s shop move, while Calvin and Jennifer have all the sarcastic comments for the tire damage, desert runs, and tire patch debates at 110°.

    From tire disasters and JL steering box woes to portal axle dreams and JK vs. everything arguments, it’s equal parts wheeling wisdom and Trailhead-grade roasting. Whether you're a diehard Jeeper or just curious about what it takes to keep these rigs rolling, this episode is full of laughs, insight, and off-road chaos.


    📍 Trails and Destinations

    • Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival

    • Sand Hollow State Park

    • Windrock Park


    🛠️ Gear and Tools

    • Apex Designs Rapid Precision Tire Inflator

    • RPM Steering

    • GlueTread Tire Repair Kit

    • More Flight Tire Repair Solutions


    🚙 Community Shoutouts

    • JD: @me_and_my_yellow_jk

    • Bryan: @beatrice_jku

    • Nathan: @mudhorn_gladiator

    • Calvin & Jennifer: @srgoffroad

    • Ryan: Off-Road Campfire


    🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

    • Tread Lightly!

    • Stay the Trail Colorado


    🖊️ News Topics

    • Tire disintegration and sidewall failures

    • JL aluminum steering box issues and electronic steering woes


    🗓️ Events and Resources

    • Trail Hero

    • Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

    • Easter Jeep Safari (EJS)

    • King of the Hammers


    📞 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: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com

    • Trailhead Gear: Shop now

    • Trailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com
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    1 時間 21 分
  • Do We Have To Sue To Keep Trails Open Now? Waypoints: With the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association #108

    Do We Have To Sue To Keep Trails Open Now? Waypoints: With the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association #108
    2025/07/13
    In this episode of The Trailhead, JD sits down with Bo Rosa, president of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA), to dig into one of the Southeast’s most committed off-road advocacy groups. Representing more than 13,000 members, SFWDA has been championing conservation, education, and recreation since 1987—long before hashtags and highlight reels.Bo shares how the organization led the fight to reopen the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, how they partner with local clubs to repair trails and open new OHV parks, and what it takes to lead one of the country’s most effective regional off-road associations. From fielding middle-of-the-night recovery calls to funding grants, this conversation covers everything from broken axles to policy battles. Whether you're in Tennessee or Colorado, you'll walk away inspired to do your part and stay the trail.📍 Trails and DestinationsDaniel Boone Backcountry BywayWindrock Park, TennesseeUwharrie National Forest, North CarolinaBeasley Knob OHV Trail System, GeorgiaGolden Mountain Park, Tennessee🛠️ Gear and ToolsExtremeTerrain Clean Trail Grant ProgramSFWDA Membership Info🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: MeAndMyYellowJK — InstagramBo Rosa: Southern Four Wheel Drive Association — Website🌎 Advocacy & ConservationSFWDA Education & Trail ProgramsBlueRibbon CoalitionTread Lightly!📘 News TopicsDaniel Boone Byway lawsuit and winAlabama OHV legislation updatesSFWDA’s role as a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization🗓️ Events and ResourcesTrailFest – Spring EventDixie Run – Fall Event📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review us on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop nowTrailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com
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    1 時間 7 分