Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155 cover art

Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155

Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155

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What happens when your totaled Jeep gets a second life—and your friends discover everything you left behind? JD, Bryan, Calvin, Joe, and Andrew are back with plenty of laughs, questionable decisions, and some off-road headlines that have everyone talking. From Scout's return and Hyundai's ambitious plans to the future of electric off-roading, the opinions are flying. But things really get interesting when the crew pulls back the curtain on sponsorships, SEMA builds, and the truth behind off-road influencers. It's an unfiltered conversation you won't want to miss!📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, Utah – Trail Hero Riding Area🛠️ Gear and ToolsRotopaX 2-Gallon Diesel Container2015 Jeep Wrangler JK 2-Door WeatherTech FloorLinersZ Automotive Tazer JL MiniNitto Trail Grappler M/T TiresSuper Pacific X1 Truck CamperAmerica's Most Wanted 4x4 – Gladiator HEMI Conversion Package🚙 Community ShoutoutsAndrew – First-time guest and Jeep Gladiator ownerBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadJeff – New owner rebuilding JD's salvaged yellow JKJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoe – Automotive instructor and fellow wheelerMike: JKTrlFnderNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorNot in the Wild – Fellow wheeler with a Rivian, Gladiator, and kei truckWill – Mr. Carnage, Carnage Motorsports🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News Topics🔥 Scout Motors Reveals Mountainside and Trail-Ready Traveler Concepts – Two approaches to Scout's upcoming SUV, from refined styling to serious off-road equipment. The group debates whether the Traveler looks too much like a Rivian or Range Rover.Scout Traveler Production Plans and Harvester Range Extender – Scout's anticipated 2028 production, the appeal of a gasoline range extender, and the frustration of waiting for a vehicle that's still years away.Slate Truck – Could a Simple Electric Pickup Change Off-Roading? – JD sees potential for Slate's customizable electric truck to become an accessible entry point for electric off-roading.🔥 Hyundai Boulder Concept Challenges Traditional Off-Road SUVs – Hyundai's body-on-frame concept features 37-inch tires, unusual cargo access, and aggressive styling aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco market.Hyundai's New Body-on-Frame Platform and Midsize Pickup Plans – Hyundai's plans for an American-market pickup raise questions about whether a production off-road SUV could follow.🔥 Hyundai and Kia Patent a Magnetic Modular Hardtop System – The crew questions whether magnets can actually make hardtop installation easier.Hyundai CRATER Concept Explores a Different Kind of Off-Road Vehicle – From unconventional styling and lighting to the interior and practical trail features, the group picks apart Hyundai's futuristic design.📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, UtahSEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts|Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ShopDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.
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