JD is joined by Keenan Campbell, Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator, and Calvin from SRG Offroad for a post–Trail Hero debrief that’s equal parts laughter, trail tales, and behind-the-scenes insight. The crew swaps stories from Sand Mountain—including wild moments on East Rim, Double Sammy, and Triple 7s—and revisits highlights from Trail Hero Expeditions Episode 1 on Speed Sport 1. From broken sway bars and side-by-sides to concert critiques and bird-related mishaps, it’s a chaotic, hilarious recap of one of the biggest off-road events of the year.

📍 Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• East Rim Trail

• West Rim Trail

• Triple 7s

• Double Sammy

• John’s Trail

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• ARB Old Man Emu 660 lb Coils

• MagnaFlow Exhaust Systems

• DV8 Offroad Hitch Skid Plate

• BFGoodrich Tires

• Rugged Radios

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

• Keenan Campbell (guest)

• Calvin: SRG Offroad

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Trail Hero Expeditions Premiere on Speed Sport 1

• Amazon Prime Live TV Integration for Speed Sport 1

🗓 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Winter 4x4 Jamboree 2025

• Speed Sport 1 Broadcast Schedule

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This episode is a recap of and marks the show’s first major adventure — a five-day overland journey spanning Utah, Arizona, and Nevada following the recording of Trail Hero: Expeditions, a new offroad reality show. The crew reflects on what it took to pull off such a massive expedition from cast to crew, from long travel days and desert heat to the rewarding moments around camp. Listeners will hear stories of breathtaking sunrise views at the Grand Canyon, challanging moments, and the lessons learned while navigating new terrain. This episode captures our side of the Trail Hero Expeditions story — the behind-the-scenes chaos, the laughs, and the moments that tied it all together — before we hand the mic to the individual teams whose interviews will roll out over the coming weeks.

📍Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Behind the Reef Road, Utah

• Green River, Utah

• Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (North Rim)

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Ride Dog Tracking Equipment

• Starlink

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Alyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZ

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

• Rich Klein (Trail Hero)

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• 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

  • BlueRibbon Coalition

  • Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

  
  

  📅 Events & Resources:

  • Trail Hero Expeditions

  • Trail Hero 2025

  • Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) 2025

  
  

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JD sits down with Loren Campbell of the Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) to talk about Moab trail reopenings. They break down the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new Travel Management reconsideration and explain how off-roaders can submit effective comments about getting back in the 317 miles of Moab we lost. The pair also cover the proposed Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, the power of calling your senators, and practical tips for writing persuasive, trail-saving feedback.

📍 Trails and Destinations

• Plan B (Sand Hollow, UT)

• Spring Canyon Point (Moab, UT)

• 10 Mile Point (Moab, UT)

• Sand Mountain OHV Area

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Starlink Portable Satellite Internet – ideal for remote uploads and on-trail connectivity.

👥 Community & Advocacy Groups

• BlueRibbon Coalition – ShareTrails.org

• Colorado OHV Coalition (COHVCO) – COHVCO.org

• Ride With Respect – RideWithRespect.org

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) – UtahPLA.com

⚖️ Legal & Policy Topics

• BLM Moab Travel-Management Reconsideration – UPLA “Help Us Save 199 Miles” page

• Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act (S. 4553) – Congress.gov bill text

📅 Events & Resources

• Route Reports / Comment Toolkit – UPLA “Route Reports”

• BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center – ShareTrails.org

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.

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• Visit the site: The Trailhead Network

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  • 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