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Welcome to Off Road Garage Podcast. The podcast that's recorded in an actual garage along side rock crawler's and overland vehicles that we build to take us on the adventures we love. From helping the amateur builder to talking with the seasoned racer we have you covered. Hosted by Jim and Jason al…

Jason @professorvontonswap/Jim @chupatj


    • Sep 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES

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    The Off Road Garage Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves off-roading and spending time outdoors. Hosted by Jim and Jason, this podcast has a great vibe that keeps listeners engaged and entertained. The hosts have a natural chemistry and their conversations flow smoothly, making it feel like you're sitting in their garage with them, having a chat about off-roading and life. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from gear reviews to trip recaps, and even features interviews with interesting guests. It's the perfect balance between informative and entertaining content.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of guests they bring on the show. From fellow off-roaders to industry experts, the guests offer unique perspectives and insights into the world of off-roading. It's always intriguing to hear their stories and learn from their experiences. Additionally, Jim and Jason do a fantastic job at keeping the conversation light-hearted and fun. They sprinkle in humor throughout each episode, which keeps things entertaining and makes it enjoyable to listen to.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the improvement in audio quality over time. The hosts have clearly put effort into upgrading their equipment, resulting in a much better listening experience. The sound is clear and crisp, making it easier to follow along with the conversation.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to mention about The Off Road Garage Podcast, one small critique would be that some episodes may be more relevant or interesting to those who are actively involved in off-roading. However, even if you are not an avid off-roader, you can still enjoy listening to Jim and Jason's conversations as they share personal stories and discuss various topics.

    In conclusion, The Off Road Garage Podcast is a fantastic listen for off-road enthusiasts or anyone interested in learning more about this exciting hobby. With its great vibe, interesting guests, and entertaining hosts, it's easy to get hooked on this podcast. Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or just starting out, this podcast has something for everyone. So grab your headphones and get ready to join Jim and Jason in their garage as they talk all things off-roading!



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    Latest episodes from Off Road Garage Podcast

    Ep94 Drummond Island Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 42:38


    In this episode we address the news of the changes made to the famous Marblehead steps on Drummond Island MI and how it affects everyone in the off road community!

    Mrs VontonSwaps wild ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 61:42


    We finish discussing the Bronco's frolic in Moab. And we fall down some odd rabbit holes. Join us won't you.

    Huffing Uranium and other Bronco stuff.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 46:40


    Catching up on Cabin Fever run / Winter Blast / Huffing Uranium and Bronco goodness. Shout out to Turbos Toybox and Barnes 4wd

    Episode 91 Did the big three ruin wheeling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 51:17


    Did the automotive manufactures ruin wheeling by giving us the vehicles we basically asked for?

    Episode 90 Back at it again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 46:24


    We are back again and working really hard to make this a thing again.

    Episode 89 Living the van life with Becky B

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 55:48


    In this episode we have Becky B and her awesome adventure van in the shop. We talk options and ways to set up a van for adventure !

    Episode 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 38:20


    In this Episode we let the cat out of the bag….. or I guess the horsey! Jason got a bronco!

    Episode 87 all caught up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 41:18


    Makin the trip to Trail Hero with The Dr. Himself Ken from Expedition vehicle outfitters! Wheelin the new Bronco and inspiring ideas!

    Episode 86 continuing with the recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 26:41


    GLFWDA Winterblast ! And discussion about snow wheeling. Come along for the ride

    Episode 85 Back again all thanks to you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 32:06


    In this episode we start part 1 of a 3 episode of a recap on what we have been up too for the past several months, including the most recent Cabin Fever run to Drummond Island!

    Episode 84 with Brent from Tentrax !

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 51:40


    In this episode we talk with Brent, owner of Tentrax Trailers. Jim met him at Expo Overland East and fell in love with his simple rugged tent trailers. We discuss adventures and trying to paddle a trailer across Lake Superior !! Check it out!

    Episode 83 with Tony Carvallo Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 44:17


    Round Two With Tony Carvallo!!! Had some tech issues that broke this one up into two parts. But it was too good I throw away!!!

    Episode 82 with Tony Cavallo Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 55:11


    In this Episode we talk with Tony Carvallo. He tells us a rad story of how a Jeep loving kid, climbs the ranks to help design some of the newest Wranglers! Then goes on to more cool off road stuff. Take notes youngins!! It cuts off as we aren't the best with Tech. But stay tuned!

    Episode 81 Axles! To swap or not? 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 51:56


    In this episode we talk about all our axle options we have and why. We talk about all the options from Stock, Junkyard swap, or brand new crate axles!

    Episode 80 A Chupa Tj origin story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 42:46


    Jim found a photo album containing old photos of his TJ starting from Day he got it new. We had blast talking about every photo and watching his TJ slowly changes as he modified it. It also dates us a bit and is a time capsule in a way of Off road modifications. Enjoy!

    Episode 79 with Connor from Barnes 4WD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 49:39


    In this episode we talk with our friend Connor from Barnes 4WD. It's always a good time talking with our friend Connor and this episode is no different.

    Episode 78 With John Grounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 76:51


    In this episode we talk With our friend John Grounds of Proving Grounds Racing. We had a great time talking with John as he tells us what it takes to race KOH.

    Episode 77 and the return of @kittykatjk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 51:51


    In this episode we have Katie back in the studio to enjoy the unheated garage and get us all caught up with the latest in her Jeep life.

    Episode 76 We are back! *Contains adult language

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 46:40


    This is the start of a new season for us. We kick it off playing catch up on all that we have done along with going down some strange rabbit holes. We both look forward to getting back to recording and what the new season will bring. We would like to thank the support and encouragement we have received over the past several months. Thanks again for listening!

    Episode 75 Back for a minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 35:37


    In this episode we are wrap up season 2 and update everyone on the current situation.

    Episode 74 with Andy aka @thestomper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 52:33


    We got ahold of Truck night in America competitor and pilot of “The Stomper” Andy Hanna. We talk about his rad Yota build and how great the Offroad community has been! Be sure to check him out on YouTube on Turbos Toy box and on IG @thestomper.

    Episode 73 with Cora from Torq-Masters Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 56:34


    In this episode we speak with Cora From Torq-Master Industries. She is the owner of the company and avid wheeler. We talk traction devices, Skottle cooking, welding and puppies.

    Episode 72 with Katie aka @kittykatjk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 57:46


    In this episode we have a great time talking with Katie( aka @kittykatjk on IG). We talk about wheeling, Jeep life, Jeep problems and the carnage 38" tires can cause on a stock D30.

    Episode 71 XPDN2 Recap part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 56:00


    Part 2 of #XPDN2 presented by Milestar tires recap. In this episode we pick up where we left off in episode 70. We would like to thank all the partners that helped make this event possible. Big thanks to: Milestar Tires Rancho Suspensions Fresh Coast Offroad Trails Magazine Ace Engineering & Fab Torq-Masters Industries All-Pro Off-road

    Episode 70 XPDN2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 55:42


    We were lucky enough to be invited to #XPDN2 presented my Milestar tires. In this episode we discussed our normal last minute prep for the event, covered the events of day one, and thanked all the partners. Big thanks to: Milestar Tires Rancho Suspensions Fresh Coast Offroad Trails Magazine Ace Engineering & Fab Torq-Masters Industries All-Pro Off-road

    Episode 69 Jim's woodland getaway recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 56:30


    In this episode we talk about Jim's latest adventure into the woods for some relaxation and "responsible adult" wheeling.

    Episode 68 with the V8 swap expert Tim Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 53:42


    In this Episode Tim Ryan returns to talk about going out on his own and starting his own business V8 Swap Shop. Tim talks about his current projects he's working on and some wheeling trips he has been on. Just as a general warning we go down several rabbit holes in this episode.

    Episode 67 with big news from Mickey Thompson Tire & Wheels!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 41:47


    In this episode we have the privilege of talking with the President of Mickey Thompson Tire & wheel Dominick and the Senior Product Manager of light truck Ben to announce the release of the all new Baja Boss A/T! We couldn't be more exited to talk with Dominick and Ben about the new product and all the development that goes into designing a new tire. 

    Episode 66 Our friend Brian and his new ATV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 41:33


    In this episode we talk with our friend Brian Fullerton known best as @brianlawnmaintenance who just purchased a new Polaris ATV. It was fun to talk with Brian because he is also new to the off road world, so it was a good chance to cover some advice for the new ATV rider but also to hear that excitement we seasoned riders remember when we first got in to playing in the dirt. Brian also touches on his own personal life story and how with hard work he built a successful Lawn care company and YouTube channel that made buying that new ATV possible.

    Episode 65 with The Man Called Yeti

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 45:47


    In this episode we talk with the one and only The Man Called Yeti. From fabricating to long adventures in a TJ ww had a blast talking with him. #offroadgaragepodcast #inhardworkwetrust #yetibuilt #theyeti #jeep

    Episode 64 with Josh from Kracker Fab Motorsports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 52:47


    In this episode we have the chance to talk with Josh from Kracker Fab Motorsports again. Josh gives us a recap of KOH this year with him racing his class 11 VW bug and the 4693 Jeep Zj in the stock class.

    Episode 63 With John from Proving Grounds Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 57:48


    In this episode we talk with John Grounds of Proving Grounds Racing. John races Ultra 4 and his most recent race was KOH in the 4500 class. It was a lot of fun and we really appreciate the chance to talk with John. #offroadgaragepodcast #provinggroundsracing #flyoffroad #summitracing #tomwoodsdriveshafts #Dirtyliferacewheels #Foxshocks #millermotorsports #bfgoodrich #RuggedRadios #kleinengines #CBMmotorsports #TeamFK #wilwood #prpseats #spidertrax #prideoutfitting #TYOR

    Episode 62 Jim's recent Northern Michigan adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 51:15


    In this episode we start off with a huge thank you to Innova Auto for the package of automotive diagnostic tools we received. Then Jim talks about his weekend adventure with his wife up in Northern Michigan to check out some ice caves and more.

    Episode 61 A Ramble in the freezing cold garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 36:00


    In this episode we talk about KOH and more. We also go down several rabbit holes as always when we do a ramble.

    Episode 60 with Phil from Max-Bilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 59:12


    In this episode we talk with our friend Phil from Max-Bilt. We also get Adam to join later in the episode to talk with us about the Epic Willys adventure and how that got started.

    Episode 59 Cabin Fever Run 2021 presented by Innova recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 38:13


    We had a great time this year at the annual Cabin Fever Run with our friend Dr.Deathwobble. This year it was presented by Innova which helped having an automotive code scanner and a voltmeter on hand for some check engine lights and electrical issues. It was great to once again be in the woods with great friends, great food, and great wheeling. We want to also thank Max-Bilt ,New Holland Overland, Expedition Vehicle Outfitters, And all our friends for a great weekend.

    Episode 58 amazing Baja 1000 stories and more with Bud Brutsman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 71:01


    In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with Baja racer, Producer and all around bad ass Bud Brutsman.  Along with racing Baja 1000 Bud has produced many popular TV shows such as Overhaulin and Rides. It was great getting the chance to talk with Bud and all his stories from Baja and and around the world.

    Episode 57 with the return of Rob Bender Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 84:50


    In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Rob Bender Park and catch up on the builds he has worked on since we talked with him back in episode 32. We also talk about his domination on the Autocross track in a rzr, future dream builds, and we might go a bit in to a Thornbird rabbit hole(trigger warning sorry Interco). Its a fun episode and we enjoy talking with Rob every time.

    Episode 56 Off Road recap and getting ready for snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 38:22


    In this episode we recap Jason's recent trip to the new local off road park Holly Oaks, Jim discusses getting prepared for winter wheeling and some ramble and rabbit holes as always.

    Episode 55 with Thomas from 589 Fabrication

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 42:42


    In this episode we talk with Thomas from a local Michigan Company 589 Fabrications. 589 Fabrication designs and produces a lot of great parts and accessory's to upgrade both midsize and full size trucks. Its a fun episode that goes off the rails at times but if you have a Ranger or Colorado pickup and are looking to upgrade or modify they are worth checking out.

    Episode 54 with Jim from Optima Batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 76:49


    In this episode we get the opportunity to talk with Jim from Optima Batteries. Its truly a great episode full of awesome battery knowledge. Jim also cleared up some false rumors and misinformation about Optima and AGM style batteries. We would like to give a huge thanks to Jim and Optima batteries for this opportunity.

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    Episode 53 All about being prepared with Dark Angel Medical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 49:35


    In this episode we talk with Kerry Davis from @DarkAngelmedical about being prepared by having the correct medical kit for the garage or the next off road adventure.

    prepared kerry davis dark angel medical
    Episode 52 with the one and only BeRadMoto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 46:38


    In this episode we talk with Brad also known as BeRadmoto and we talk about life on two wheels and his recent experience at the new local off road park.

    Episode 51 all about Diesel Power! *contains explicit language

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 52:38


    In this episode Eric from @motorcitydieselperformance drops some diesel engine knowledge bombs. We talk all about the advantages and disadvantages of diesel engines and of course we talk about smoky turbo power! #offroadgaragepodcast #motorcitydieselperformance #dieselpower #dieselmechanic #dieseloverland

    Episode 50 with Ken form Expedition Vehicle outfitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 72:24


    In this episode we talk with Ken Farley Jr. you might know best as Dr. Deathewobble and his new brand catering specifically to overland vehicle's called Expedition Vehicle Outfitters. We talk about what his new brand is all about and then it goes off the rails from there so put the kids to bed because it gets colorful!

    Episode 49 Adventures in hotel cooking with Jim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 30:49


    In this episode Jim talks about his weekend adventure and gives helpful tips for hotel parking lot cooking.

    Episode 48 off road lights and bright ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 39:00


    In this episode we talk about off road lights. We talk about what we have currently, What we had in the past, Why we have them, And what we would like to have.

    Episode 47 with Cindy Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 66:06


    In this Episode we talk with Cindy Pope of Northology Adventures about overloading in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. and we talk about the advent she runs called KOAR, The Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat. We also cover the need to protect our wild places and keep them clean.

    Episode 46 ranting and upcoming episodes we are working on

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 54:13


    In this episode we start with some rant about rubber duckies, Led lights and everything else Jay makes Memes about in his spare time. Jim talk about possible future tow rigs. We talk plans for Moab. We wrap it up with news about upcoming episodes. #duckyourjeep #overland #overlanding #jeep #powerwagon #F250Tremor #ejs2021 #roadtomoab #Moabutah #RTT #GoFSR #Gofastcamper #vagabond_outdoors #goosegear #freshcoastoffroad #Drdeathwobble #yukongearandaxle @drdeathwobble @sevenslotsociety @goosegear @gofsr @gfc_usa @adventuremedicalkits @stormtrainingandconsultingllc

    Episode 45 Jeep Jambo Coal Mountain recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 49:32


    Jim rambles about his adventures to AOAA in Pennsylvania with Jeep Jamboree. The event was well run and a great time even though Rona changed things. Thanks to Dr. Deathwobble and Midland Radios for the opportunity!!

    Episode 44 High speed in the desert with Ginsberg Fabrication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 37:34


    In this Episode we talk with James Ginsberg about his company and and the amazingly fast sand cars he builds. With long travel suspension and V8 power his buggies let his customers rip through the desert or dunes with no worries at all. We will cation you Its hard not to want one after talking with James.

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