Motobilt Was Born In Baghdad | Waypoints | Ep 148

Motobilt Was Born In Baghdad | Waypoints | Ep 148

JD sits down with Dan DuBose [https://www.instagram.com/dan.dubose/] from Motobilt [https://motobilt.com/] for a deeper look at the person behind one of the most recognized names in Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, and the sport itself. Dan walks through his early days building bumpers because he could not afford to buy them, the Blue Torch FabWorks era, his reality TV detour, and the long road to building Motobilt into a serious Made-in-USA manufacturing operation. The conversation hits Jeep Wrangler mods, rock crawler builds, Sand Hollow, BILTCON, off-road business lessons, and why quality parts matter when you are actually using your rig. Dan also talks about family, burnout, a major health wake-up call, and the difference between building a product catalog and building a company that can support real people. If you care about Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, rock crawling, or the humans behind the brands we trust on the trail, this one is worth the listen. 📍Trails and Destinations * Sand Hollow State Park, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/sand-hollow] * Moab Area Trails, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/map?c=-109.553543,38.573315&z=10.6] * Chokecherry Canyon / Glade Run Recreation Area, Farmington, New Mexico [https://farmingtonnm.org/listings/chokecherry-canyon-glade-run-recreation-area] * San Joll, Arizona — Transcript unclear; confirm spelling/location before adding a link. 🛠️ Gear and Tools * Motobilt Jeep Bumpers, Armor, Suspension, and DIY Builder Parts [https://motobilt.com/] * Motobilt MB1000 Stubby Front Bumper for Jeep YJ / TJ / LJ [https://motobilt.com/products/jeep-yj-tj-stubby-front-bumper-bare-steel] * Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Products [https://motobilt.com/collections/yj-unlimited-stretch] * Motobilt 15" Stretch Back Half Frame Kit for Jeep YJ [https://motobilt.com/products/15-stretch-back-half-frame-kit-for-jeep-yj] * Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Frame Chop Bumper [https://motobilt.com/products/tomahawk-frame-chop-front-bumper-black-label-edition] * Motobilt Steel Rear Corner Armor w/ Round Taillight Holes for Jeep JKU [https://motobilt.com/products/steel-rear-corner-armor-w-round-tail-holes-for-jeep-jku] * Motobilt Corner Armor with Tail Light System for Jeep JK 2 Door [https://motobilt.com/products/hatchet-corner-armor-jeep-jk-drop-tailgate] * Motobilt High Clearance Front Inner Fenders for Jeep JL / JLU / JT [https://motobilt.com/collections/jeep-jl-18-current-year/jeep-jl-inner-fenders] * AMADA Fiber Laser Cutting Systems [https://www.amada.com/america/laser-cutting-systems] * Bystronic Fiber Laser Cutting [https://www.bystronic.com/usa/en-us/l/fiber-laser-cutting-bystar-fiber] * Mitsubishi Fiber Laser Cutting Solutions [https://www.mcmachinery.com/technology/laser/] * Voortman Profile CNC Processing Machines [https://www.voortman.net/en/products/machinery/profile] 🚙 Community Shoutouts * Aaron: SkidsTheLJ [https://www.instagram.com/aaron_skidsthelj/] * Anvil Industrial Group [https://anvilind.com/] * Blue Torch FabWorks [https://www.facebook.com/bluetorchfab/] * Dan DuBose [https://www.instagram.com/dan.dubose/] * Ghetto Bob [https://countskustoms.com/ghetto-bob/] * Hunter DuBose [https://www.instagram.com/hunterseverous/] * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * Matt Hotch [https://www.instagram.com/mattmhd/] * Motobilt [https://www.instagram.com/motobilt_inc/] * Pope & Randi: JemandtheMisfit [https://www.instagram.com/jemandthemisfit/] * Rob “Bender” Park [https://www.instagram.com/robbenderpark/] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://blueribboncoalition.org/] * Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics * BILTCON Series 1 at Sand Hollow [https://motobilt.com/blogs/first-blog/biltcon-series-1-this-was-more-than-an-offroad-event] * Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Edition [https://motobilt.com/blogs/first-blog/the-first-black-label-product-in-motobilt-history] * Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Product Line [https://motobilt.com/collections/yj-unlimited-stretch] 📅 Events and Resources * BILTCON Series 1 [https://motobilt.com/blogs/first-blog/biltcon-series-1-this-was-more-than-an-offroad-event] * FABTECH 2026 [https://www.fabtechexpo.com/] * Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026 [https://gsmji.com/invasion-event/2026-jeep-invasion/] * Trail Hero 2026 [https://www.thetrailhero.com/] * Great American Crawl [https://www.greatamericancrawl.com/] * SEMA Show 2026 [https://www.semashow.com/home] * Mickey Thompson Tires [https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/] * Motobilt YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/Motobilt_inc] * Drive Shaft TV Series [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372659/] * Monster Garage [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNu7kOaT4BnbVVBVuE6imvM7aYJgESi38] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. * Write a review! Help more Trailheads find the show — Write one here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] * Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] * Visit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com [https://www.thetrailheadnetwork.com/] * Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] * Discounts for Trailheads! * Tyri Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

Angela Rickerson Knows One Speed | Waypoints | Ep 147

JD is joined by Angela Rickerson, the Seattle-based driver behind Ronda Rhino, for a conversation about Jeep life, Rebelle Rally, Pacific Northwest rock crawling, and the messy, rewarding path into off-roading. Angela shares how a 2017 two-door Jeep Wrangler went from “cool preschool drop-off rig” to a heavily built desert rally and rock crawling machine. The episode digs into Rebelle Rally endurance, sponsorship realities, stunt driving, DirtFish-style rally training, Jeep clubs, women in off-road, and why good spotting beats “just send it” every single time. If you’re into Jeep Wrangler builds, women off-roaders, rally driving, rock crawling, or just finding your people on the trail, this one is absolutely worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations * Washington Off-Road Trails [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/washington?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Best Offroad Trails near Rainier, Washington [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/washington/rainier/best-trails?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Evans Creek / Trail #519, Washington [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/washington/trails/1563-evans-creek-trail-519?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Rampart Range Road, Colorado [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/colorado/trails/430-rampart-range-road] 🛠️ Gear and Tools * Jeep Wrangler [https://www.jeep.com/wrangler.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Motobilt Jeep JK/JKU Parts [https://motobilt.com/collections/jeep-jk-jku-07-18] * K&N Filters [https://www.knfilters.com] * KC HiLiTES Off-Road Lights [https://www.kchilites.com] * Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Tires [https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/car/catalog/product/scorpion-all-terrain-plus?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Dometic Electric Coolers [https://www.dometic.com/en-us/category/coolers/electric-coolers?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Dynatrac Jeep JK Axle Assemblies [https://www.dynatrac.com/collections/jeep-jk-axle-assemblies] * Dana 44 Front Crate Axle [https://spicerparts.com/parts/axle/automotive/dana-44-front-crate-axle?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * FOX Motorsports Shocks [https://ridefox.com/pages/motorsports?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🚙 Community Shoutouts * Action Driving Collective * Angela Rickerson: Ronda Rhino [https://www.instagram.com/ronda_rhino/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Bailey Campbell [https://www.instagram.com/baileycampbell35az/] * DirtFish Rally School [https://dirtfish.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Emily Miller [https://www.instagram.com/emily_offroad/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * Michael Graham * Olympia Jeep [https://www.olympiajeep.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Rebelle Rally [https://www.rebellerally.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Riley Harshman and Ryan Weisenfeld: Trail Coins [https://www.trailcoinsusa.com/trail-team?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Ryan Weisenfeld: OLYJK * Shelby Hall Off-Road [https://shelbyhalloffroad.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Trails Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://blueribboncoalition.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee [https://rampartrange.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Trails Preservation Alliance [https://coloradotpa.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📅 Events and Resources * Rebelle Rally [https://www.rebellerally.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Double A Rally / Team 102 [https://www.doublearally.com/drive?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * DirtFish Rally School [https://dirtfish.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Action Driving Collective * King of the Hammers [https://kingofthehammers.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. * Write a review! Help the show grow by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643]. * Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] * Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network [https://www.thetrailheadnetwork.com] * Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] * Plan your next trail: Trails Offroad * Discounts for Trailheads! * Tyri Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Angela Rickerson

Locked Out Of Your Own Repair | Waypoints | Ep 146

JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, Nathan, along with Chris Bailey and Joey Seavolt, for a focused Trailhead roundtable on Right to Repair, Jeep mods, vehicle data access, DIY wrenching, and the future of aftermarket parts. The crew connects the John Deere repair fight to what off-roaders are already seeing with locked-down ECUs, security gateway modules, subscription features, Tazer/JScan workarounds, and newer Jeep systems that make simple modifications feel way more complicated than they should. Joey brings the repair-shop perspective, Chris talks about the value of older, more mechanical Jeeps, and the whole panel digs into what happens when vehicle ownership starts feeling more like a software license. 🔥 From the REPAIR Act and SEMA’s Warrior Right to Repair push to the simple act of teaching kids how to change oil, this one is about keeping the garage, the driveway, and the trail alive for the next generation. 📍Trails and Destinations * Death Row Rock Crawl Trail, Montrose, Colorado [https://visitmontrose.com/play/outdoors/activities/rock-crawling/] * Moab Area Trails [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/map?c=-109.553543,38.573315&z=10.6] 🛠️ Gear and Tools * BFGoodrich Tires [https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/] * BORLA Exhaust Systems [https://www.borla.com/] * Chilton Repair Manuals [https://www.chiltonlibrary.com/] * FRAM Oil Filters [https://www.fram.com/] * Jeep Wrangler MOAB 392 [https://www.jeep.com/twelve4twelve/wrangler-moab-392.html] * Maxxis RAZR MT Competition Tires [https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/razr-mt-competition/] * OBD JScan [https://jscan.net/] * Snap-on Diagnostic Tools [https://www.snapon.com/EN/US/Diagnostics] * TYRI Off-Road Lights [https://tyrioffroad.com/] * Z Automotive Security Gateway Bypass Module [https://www.zautomotive.com/products/z_sgw] * Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini [https://www.zautomotive.com/products/z_tzr_jlm] 🚙 Community Shoutouts * Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox [https://www.instagram.com/beatricejku/] * Calvin & Jennifer: SRG Offroad [https://www.instagram.com/srgoffroad/] * Charlie: Just 4 Fun Motorsports [https://www.instagram.com/just4funmotorsports/] * Chris Bailey: Stretch_It_JK [https://www.instagram.com/stretch_it_jk/] * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * Joey Seavolt: iNerd Repair LLC [https://www.instagram.com/inerdrepairllc/] * Matt & Cara: Ozark Overland Adventures [https://www.instagram.com/ozarkoverlandadventures/] * Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator [https://www.instagram.com/mudhorn_gladiator/] * Steve Bogue: MCGVR10 [https://www.instagram.com/mcgvr10/] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://blueribboncoalition.org/] * REPAIR Act [https://www.repairact.com/] * SEMA Federal Right to Repair [https://www.sema.org/advocacy/right-to-repair] * SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Act [https://www.semahq.org/campaigns/warrior-right-to-repair-act] * The Repair Association [https://www.repair.org/] * Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics * Colorado Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1121] * EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment [https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-advances-farmers-right-repair-their-own-equipment-saving-repair-costs-and] * FTC and States Sue Deere & Company Over Repair Restrictions [https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-states-sue-deere-company-protect-farmers-unfair-corporate-tactics-high-repair-costs] * John Deere Agrees to $99 Million Right-to-Repair Settlement [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments-2026-04-07/] * REPAIR Act — H.R. 1566 / S. 1379 [https://www.repairact.com/] * SEMA Backs Warrior Right to Repair Act [https://www.sema.org/news-media/enews/2025/41/sema-backs-warrior-right-repair-act] * DJI Drone Security and Policy Debate [https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1086A1.pdf] 📅 Events and Resources * Repair Act Action Center [https://www.repairact.com/homepage] * SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Campaign [https://www.semahq.org/campaigns/warrior-right-to-repair-act] * The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] * Trails Offroad Affiliate Link [https://click-myl.ink/2p8eet5h] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 [tel:7194080132] to be featured on the show. * Write a review! Help us keep growing The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] * Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] * Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] * Trailhead Gear Shirts & More: Shop The Trailhead [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] * Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad [https://click-myl.ink/2p8eet5h] * Discounts for Trailheads! * TYRI Off-Road Lights [https://tyrioffroad.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

They Don’t Want You In The Backcountry | BRC Update | Ep 145

JD is joined by Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition for a straight-up land access scoreboard on the fights shaping the future of motorized recreation. Ben breaks down the rescission of the BLM Public Lands Rule, the Roadless Rule fight, Moab route reassessments, the San Rafael Swell, WEMO closures in the Western Mojave Desert, and why the minimization criteria could become a serious threat to OHV access nationwide. They also talk about local advocacy groups, fieldwork, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, and why off-roaders need to submit meaningful comments instead of assuming someone else has it covered. If you care about public land access, trail closures, Jeep trails, overlanding, OHV routes, or keeping backcountry roads open for people who cannot simply hike in, this episode is one to share. 📍Trails and Destinations * Moab Area Trails, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/map?c=-109.553543,38.573315&z=10.6] * Labyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area, Utah [https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-reassesses-routes-labyrinthgemini-bridges-area] * San Rafael Swell, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/san-rafael-swell] * Henry Mountains Road, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/4722-henry-mountains-road] * Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/grant-staircase-escalante-national-monument] * Western Mojave Desert / WEMO Route Network, California [https://www.blm.gov/programs/planning-and-nepa/plans-development/california/west-mojave-plan-route-network] * Chuckwalla National Monument, California [https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/chuckwalla] * Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming [https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=3551bc81-a7f2-f011-8407-001dd80c29f3] * Colorado Roadless Areas [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/natural-resources/forest-management/colorado-roadless-rule] 🛠️ Gear and Tools * BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes [https://blueribboncoalition.org/sxs-sweepstakes/] * 2026 Polaris RZR PRO S 4 [https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/rzr/models/rzr-pro-s-4/] * ChatGPT [https://chatgpt.com/] — discussed as a tool for helping regular users understand agency documents and land-use legal language. 🚙 Community Shoutouts * Ben Burr: BlueRibbon Coalition [https://blueribboncoalition.org/board-staff/] * Chad Dixon: Trails Preservation Alliance [https://coloradotpa.org/] * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * Simone Griffin: BlueRibbon Coalition [https://blueribboncoalition.org/board-staff/] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://blueribboncoalition.org/] * BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center [https://blueribboncoalition.org/action-center/] * Operation Accessible [https://blueribboncoalition.org/operation-accessible/] * Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act [https://blueribboncoalition.org/outdoor-americans-with-disabilities-act-re-introduced-in-congress/] * CORE – Keep Trails Open [https://www.keeptrailsopen.com/] * Trails Preservation Alliance [https://coloradotpa.org/] * Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics * BLM Rescinds the Public Lands Rule [https://blueribboncoalition.org/blm-rescinds-the-public-lands-rule-a-win-for-access-multiple-use-and-the-rule-of-law/] * Timeline: BRC’s 3-Year Fight to Rescind the BLM Public Lands Rule [https://blueribboncoalition.org/timeline-brcs-3-year-fight-to-rescind-the-blm-public-lands-rule/] * The Public Lands Rule Is a Public Lands Sell-Off [https://blueribboncoalition.org/the-public-lands-rule-is-a-public-lands-sell-off/] * The Roadless Rule Rescission [https://blueribboncoalition.org/the-roadless-rule-rescission/] * USDA Accepting Comments on Roadless Rule Rescission [https://blueribboncoalition.org/usda-accepting-comments-on-roadless-rule-rescission-support-this-win-for-public-land-access/] * Support the Grand Reopening of Our Off-Road Trails in Moab [https://blueribboncoalition.org/support-the-grand-reopening-of-our-off-road-trails-in-moab/] * How To Submit Meaningful Moab Comments to Reopen Closed Trails [https://blueribboncoalition.org/how-to-submit-] * BLM Proposes Reopening Closed OHV Routes in San Rafael Swell & Desert [https://blueribboncoalition.org/blm-reopening-ohv-routes-in-san-rafael-swell-desert/] * WEMO Trail Closures: 2,200 OHV Miles Closed in the Western Mojave Desert [https://blueribboncoalition.org/wemo-trail-closures/] * Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan [https://blueribboncoalition.org/minimization-criteria-overreach-and-the-closure-of-2200-miles-of-routes-in-the-mojave-desert-wemo-plan/] * BRC Files Intervention in Ninth Circuit Appeal of WEMO Closures [https://blueribboncoalition.org/brc-files-intervention-in-ninth-circuit-appeal-of-wemo-closures/] * WEMO: Minimization Criteria — An Endless Standard [https://blueribboncoalition.org/wemo-trail-closures/wemo-minimization-criteria-an-endless-standard/] * How Ancient Nixon-Era Executive Orders Close Public Land Access [https://blueribboncoalition.org/how-eos-minimization-criteria-closes-public-land-access/] * Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Re-Introduced in Congress [https://blueribboncoalition.org/outdoor-americans-with-disabilities-act-re-introduced-in-congress/] * Lee, Curtis Introduce Outdoor ADA Alongside Measures to Keep Roads Open for Americans with Disabilities [https://www.energy.senate.gov/2025/10/lee-curtis-introduce-outdoor-ada-alongside-measures-to-keep-roads-open-for-americans-with-disabilities] * How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Power [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/climate-change-nature-ecosystems-environmental-movement/687162/] 📅 Events and Resources * BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes [https://blueribboncoalition.org/sxs-sweepstakes/] * BlueRibbon Coalition Individual Memberships [https://blueribboncoalition.org/individual-memberships/] * BlueRibbon Coalition Donate [https://blueribboncoalition.org/donate/] * BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center [https://blueribboncoalition.org/action-center/] * WEMO Trail Closures: Take Action [https://blueribboncoalition.org/wemo-trail-closures/take-action/] * BLM West Mojave Route Network Project [https://www.blm.gov/programs/planning-and-nepa/plans-development/california/west-mojave-plan-route-network] * Executive Order 11644 – Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands [https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/11644.html] * Executive Order 11989 – Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands [https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/executive-order-11989-off-road-vehicles-public-lands] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. * Write a review! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] * Follow us on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] * Visit The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] * Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] * Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad [https://click-myl.ink/2p8eet5h] * Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guest: Ben Burr

Trail Hero Expeditions Cooked Their Jeep | THX Series #8 | Ep 144

JD sits down with Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road for another Trail Hero Expeditions Interview Series episode, and this one has the perfect mix of overlanding, rock crawling, Jeep prep, desert chaos, and paramedic-level problem solving. Bo and Josh talk about how they got into off-roading, how their friendship grew from work into camping and trail runs, and why their Cherokee was the rig they trusted for a multi-day Trail Hero X adventure. They break down Expert-level navigation, sand, heat, overheating issues, cracked iPads, tire challenges, recovery ideas, and the kind of camp camaraderie that does not always make the TV edit. The story behind the Jackson Off-Road name adds some heart, while the guys’ advice for future competitors is simple: have patience, get organized, and step outside your comfort zone. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at Trail Hero Expeditions from the team that ran it hard, fixed what they had to, and still came home friends, this is the one. Featured Team: Jackson Off-Road [https://trailherox.com/jackson-off-road-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📍Trails and Destinations · Arizona Strip / Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument [https://www.blm.gov/visit/grand-canyon-parashant-national-monument?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Big Bear, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/regions/big-bear?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Calico Ghost Town, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/regions/calico-ghost-town?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Dixie National Forest OHV Areas, Utah [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie/recreation/opportunities/highway-vehicles-ohv?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Grand Canyon-Parashant 4x4 Travel Safety [https://www.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/4x4-vehicles-and-off-pavement-travel-safety.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Johnson Valley, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/regions/johnson-valley?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Lime Kiln Canyon, Nevada [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/nevada/trails/4176-lime-kiln-canyon?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Mojave Road, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/trails/1043-mojave-road?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo, California [https://www.parks.ca.gov/OceanoDunes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Parker Strip / Crossroads OHV Area, Arizona [https://www.blm.gov/visit/crossroads-ohv-area?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Sand Hollow State Park, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/sand-hollow?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Santiago Peak / Main Divide South, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/trails/1048-3s04-main-divide-south-santiago-peak-aka-saddleback-mountain?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Whitmore Canyon Overlook, Arizona [https://www.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/whitmore-canyon-overlook-whitmore-point.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🛠️ Gear and Tools · CartoTracks [https://www.cartotracks.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · GoPro Cameras [https://gopro.com/en/us/] · Hi-Lift Jack [https://hi-lift.com/] · MORRFlate Multi-Tire Inflation Systems [https://morrflate.com/product-category/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Starlink · VIAIR Portable Air Compressors [https://viaircorp.com/collections/portables] 🚙 Community Shoutouts · American Adventure Lab [https://americanadventurelab.com/] · Bo Parham and Joshua Hull: Jackson Off-Road [https://trailherox.com/jackson-off-road-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Inland Empire Four Wheelers [https://www.ie4w.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Inland Jeep [https://www.inlandjeep.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] · Ride Dog GPS Security [https://www.instagram.com/ridedogsecurity/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Rich Klein and Trail Hero [https://www.thetrailhero.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X [https://trailherox.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Victor Valley 4 Wheelers 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation · BlueRibbon Coalition [https://www.sharetrails.org] · California Four Wheel Drive Association [https://www.cal4wheel.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · CORVA – California Off-Road Vehicle Association [https://www.corva.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics · Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1 [https://speedsport1.com/shows/trail-hero-x/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X Season One [https://trailherox.com/season-one-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📅 Events and Resources · All-4-Fun [https://mhjc.clubexpress.com/all4fun?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · King of the Hammers [https://kingofthehammers.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Night of Destruction at Perris Auto Speedway [https://www.perrisautospeedway.com/class/nightofdestruction.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Rebelle Rally [https://www.rebellerally.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero [https://www.thetrailhero.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X 2026 [https://trailherox.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📞 Get involved! · Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. · Write a review! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews. · Follow us on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] Stay updated on our latest news and announcements. · Visit The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] · Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] · Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad · Discounts for Trailheads! · Tyri Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guests: Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road