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The Trailhead an Offroad Show

The Trailhead an Offroad Show

Written by: 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.JD Marshall & The Trailhead Network
Episodes
  • Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155

    Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155
    Oct 20 2026
    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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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • It's Time For Something New | Ep 154

    It's Time For Something New | Ep 154
    Oct 16 2026

    The Trailhead is back for Season 5, and JD has some big news to share with Bryan, Calvin, and Joe! After a year of major life changes, a wild recovery at Trail Hero, and an insurance decision that officially ended the road for his beloved yellow Jeep Wrangler JK, JD finally reveals what he bought to replace it. The crew wastes absolutely no time roasting his new rig, debating everything from 33-inch tires and suspension upgrades to winch bumpers, off-road lighting, and whether he really needs 40s. JD shares why he passed on the Ford Bronco, what his CarMax buying experience was like, and the embarrassing mistake he made on his first trail ride with the new rig. Plus, the guys start throwing out names for it, leaving one very important question for the Trailheads: What should JD call it?


    📍 Trails and Destinations

    • John's Trail, Sand Mountain OHV Area, Utah

    • Slaughterhouse Road (Slaughterhouse Gulch), Colorado

    🛠️ Gear and Tools

    • Falken Wildpeak Off-Road Tires

    • TYRI Offroad LED Lighting

    • Rock Slide Engineering Gladiator Step Sliders

    • RPM Steering & Suspension

    🚙 Community Shoutouts

    • Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

    • Calvin: SRG Offroad

    • JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

    • Joe: Mechanic_JK

    • Keenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKU

    • Matt's Off Road Recovery

    • Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

    • RPM Steering & Suspension

    🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

    • Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

    • BlueRibbon Coalition

    📅 Events and Resources

    • Trail Hero 2026

    • Easter Jeep Safari (EJS)

    • SEMA Show 2026

    • CarMax MaxCare Extended Service Plans

    • Trails Offroad

    📞 Get involved!

    • Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.

    • Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    • 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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • My Jeep Was Totaled. Now What? | Ep 153

    My Jeep Was Totaled. Now What? | Ep 153
    Oct 7 2026
    Recorded at the start of July 2026, this episode catches JD at a very specific moment: the yellow JK had been declared a loss, the insurance process was still playing out, and nobody knew what would replace it. JD is joined by Bryan, Joe, Calvin, and Keenan to work through the options—from a Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon to a Jeep Gladiator JT—and what makes sense for a future focused more on camping and overlanding without giving up the ability to hit harder trails like Sand Hollow. The crew debates the 3.6L versus EcoDiesel, rooftop tents versus off-road trailers, JK simplicity versus the newer JL platform, suspension, tire size, build strategy, and whether JD has finally outgrown the two-door Jeep life. More importantly, they dig into how you should actually approach an off-road build when you get the rare chance to start over from scratch. We held this episode until now because the replacement-Jeep saga finally has a completion arc—making it a chance to go back to the moment before anyone knew how the story would end.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and Tools — Podcast VersionAlpine i509-WRA-JK 9-inch Restyle ReceiverLinksWell Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT T-Style XL RadioStinger HEIGH10+ Jeep Wrangler JK Radio SystemRockford Fosgate Car SpeakersKICKER Jeep Wrangler Audio Upgrade SystemOverland Vehicle Systems Roof Top Tents23ZERO Roof Top TentsThule Roof Top TentsOld Man Emu Jeep JK Coil SpringsAir Lift 1000 Load-Leveling Air SpringsRock Krawler 3.5-inch Adventure Mid-Arm JL SuspensionRPM JL Wrangler 3.5-inch Ultimate Aluminum Mid-Arm Lift KitREDARC Rogue RedVision Power Management SystemVictron Orion XS DC-DC Battery ChargerTimbren 3,500-lb HD Axle-Less Trailer SuspensionNitto Trail Grappler M/THarker Outdoors Jeep Gladiator CamperTYRI Off-Road LED Lighting🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2builditCalvin: SRG Offroad / @srgoffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoe: Mechanic_JKKeenan Campbell: @alphafoxtrotjku🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsNo dedicated news segment this time—the Jeep replacement discussion took over the show.📅 Events and ResourcesOverland Expo WestTrails Offroad📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear: Shirts & MoreDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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    2 hrs and 6 mins
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