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The Trailhead an Offroad Show

The Trailhead an Offroad Show

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 Easter Jeep Safari Matter Anymore? | Unfiltered | Ep 138

    Does Easter Jeep Safari Matter Anymore? | Unfiltered | Ep 138
    Mar 30 2026
    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 DestinationsCoyote Canyon, Moab, UtahMetal Masher, Moab, UtahKane Creek Canyon, Moab, UtahBehind the Rocks Trail, Moab, UtahTop of the World, UtahSand Hollow State Park, UtahMoab Area TrailsWolf Caves Off Road Park, Texas🛠️ Gear and ToolsDJI Osmo Action CamerasRock Krawler Suspension SystemsTYRI Off-Road LightingZ Automotive Tazer JL Mini🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKOFF ROAD N Chill🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionSave MoabTread Lightly!Utah Public Lands Alliance📰 News Topics🔥 2026 Easter Jeep Safari ConceptsBLM Proposal to Reopen Over 250 Miles of Moab TrailsThe Fight to Save Moab📅 Events and ResourcesEaster Jeep Safari (EJS) 2026Jeep Beach 2026OFF ROAD N ChillOverland Expo WestSmoky Mountain Jeep InvasionTrail 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 hereFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop HereDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Working To Live, Not Living To Work | THX Series #4 | Ep 137

    Working To Live, Not Living To Work | THX Series #4 | Ep 137
    Mar 24 2026

    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)
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • They Built Skid Row Offroad By Breaking Things | Waypoints | Ep 136

    They Built Skid Row Offroad By Breaking Things | Waypoints | Ep 136
    Mar 20 2026
    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 DestinationsOld Stage Road - Trails OffroadGold Camp Road - Trails OffroadYansing Gulch aka Chinaman Gulch - Trails OffroadEagle Rock - Trails OffroadSaran Wrap - Trails OffroadRainbow Falls - Trails OffroadIndependence Trail - Trails OffroadCarnage Canyon - Trails Offroad🛠️ Gear and ToolsSkid Row Offroad Skid PlatesJeep 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 OffroadCatalytic Converter Guards - Skid Row Offroad🚙 Community and Advocacy GroupsColorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery🚙 Community ShoutoutsSkid Row Offroad on InstagramSkid Row Offroad on FacebookThe Trailhead Podcast📅 Events and ResourcesSkid Row Offroad Installation InstructionsSkid Row Offroad YouTube📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! The Trailhead PodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ShopDiscounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)
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    1 hr and 46 mins
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