JD hangs out with Calvin (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox) and Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator for a laugh-packed “second show.” Bryan relives his slow-motion flop on Panther Rock at Windrock Park, Keenan’s sway-bar shearing mishap on the legendary Rubicon Trail earns a live roast, and everyone gears up for the fast-approaching Trail Hero extravaganza. From Costco cult jokes and “truck-claw” upgrades to epic fail-video breakdowns, the crew swaps recovery tips, event plans, and hot-seat voicemails. Strap in for locker-light woes, deep-water Duramax drama, and an open invite to leave your own voicemail for the show!

📍 Trails and Destinations

• Windrock Park, Tennessee – Panther Rock & V-Notch chatter

• Rubicon Trail, California

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah (“Trail Hero” base)

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• RockJock AntiRock Sway-Bar System

• RotopaX Fuel & Water Packs

• Rock Jock Track & Sway-Bar Components

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin: SRG Offroad

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero X 2025

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

📞 Get involved!

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

• Write a review! We’re inching toward a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: The Trailhead Network

• Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads!

  • Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

It’s the first show of fall, and JD is joined by Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) for a laughter-packed catch‑up. The crew swaps Trail Hero prep plans, debates the merits of Starlink for on‑trail connectivity, and tests out Truck Claws as a space‑saving alternative to traction boards. Bryan relives carnage on Sand Hollow’s Rattle Rock, Calvin demos a DIY battery re‑wire, and JD finally wheels the Yellow JK without breaking it—plus he teases a booth and live shows in vendor row. From overlanding routes through Page and Kanab to speed‑trap drones in New Mexico, this episode fires on every cylinder. Tune in for practical gear talk, wild road‑trip stories, and plenty of off‑road recovery tips.

📍Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• White Pocket, Arizona

• Cinder Hills OHV Area, Arizona

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• SumoSprings

• Starlink Mobility

• Truck Claws Recovery Spikes

• Pull Pal Land Anchor

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin (SRG Offroad)

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• Utah Public Lands Alliance

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 News Topics

• Starlink Expands Off‑Grid Coverage for Overlanders

• Truck Claws Demo Shows Winch‑Free Recovery Potential

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

• Jeep Beach

📞 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

JD kicks back with Calvin (SRG Offroad) and Arizona wheelers Steve Botkin. The crew roast viral off‑road fail videos—Jeep bunny‑hops, pink‑Ford Bronco lawn darts, and more—while dropping hard‑earned rock‑crawling tips and overlanding gear hacks. Calvin reveals that Trail Hero Expeditions hits Speed Sport 1 & Prime Video October 8 and confirms he’ll return as chase‑crew next year. War‑stories of snapped pitman arms on Terminator Trail spark debates on snorkels, lockers, and Jeep Wrangler mods. Smash play for laughs, lessons, and community shout‑outs—then call 719‑408‑0132 and tell us how you would have handled the carnage!

📍Trails and Destinations

• Upper & Lower Terminator Trails, Table Mesa, AZ

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Teraflex Suspension Components

• Safari Snorkel

• Dana 44 Axle

• Moog Pitman Arm

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Calvin — SRG Offroad

• Dom — Adventures by Knight

• JD — MeAndMyYellowJK

• Keenan — (listener voicemail legend)

• Nathan — the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

• Steve & Katie Botkin

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Trail Hero Expeditions TV Series Premiere – Oct 8 2025

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero Expeditions TV Premiere — Oct 8 2025

• Overland Expo West 2025

📞 Get involved!

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

• Write a review! Help us unlock a swag‑pack at 30 Apple Podcast reviews.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

In this Unfiltered check‑in, JD, Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Steve Botkin toss the script and trade real‑time updates on life, rigs, and the show itself. Hear what’s broken, what’s fixed, and what’s next—from JD’s lifter saga and Steve's KRX upgrades to the Calvin's Starlink camp hacks. The crew dishes backstage news, listener milestones, and why Trail Hero Expeditions pending TV release is causing stress on the guys. They still manage rapid‑fire takes on the Wrangler TPMS recall, touch on the hard‑won Oceano Dunes victory, and the race for just a few more Apple reviews to unlock that swag‑pack giveaway.

📍 Trails and Destinations:

• Sand Hollow OHV Area, Utah

• Rampart Range Road, Colorado

• Mosquito Pass, Colorado

• Pearl Pass, Colorado

• Schofield Pass, Colorado

🔧 Gear and Tools:

• Starlink Roam Satellite Internet

• Kawasaki KRX 1000

• Tyri Off‑Road Lights

• 8‑Gang Switch Panel

• ARB Winch Line Weight

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation:

• Me_And_My_Yellow_JK

• SRG Offroad

• Utah Public Lands Alliance

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 News Topics

• Jeep Wrangler TPMS Recall — Nearly 79 k units affected (Mopar Insiders)

• California Supreme Court upholds OHV use at Oceano Dunes (California Courts Newsroom)

📅 Events & Resources:

• Trail Hero X 2025

• Trail  Hero  Expeditions — TV premiere Oct 8 on SPEED SPORT 1 + Amazon Prime

📞 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: TheTrailheadNetwork.com

• Trailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads: Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off