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The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast is the only UTV focused podcast with topical discussions around the off-road experience, products, and industry experts that take the offroad industry to the next level! Join host Zach "Big Z" Jeffers as he discusses industry news, product releases, topical deep dives, and their misc adventures exploring the off-road community. No matter your brand loyalty, you'll find equally interesting and useful discussions around Polaris, Can-Am, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, and other manufacturers along with unique industry-specific aftermarket brands and leaders.

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    Latest episodes from The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast

    Episode 94: Hubert Rowland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 136:46


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I catch up with "Everybody's favorite redneck" Hubert Rowland! We get to talk through his latest overlanding adventure from the Canadian to Mexican border. We also dive into a little bit of the 2023 King of the Hammers race, vehicle prep, and UTV race class saturation. We then round out the episode with a discussion around the Ride Safe Foundation; an initiative that Can-Am has jump behind with Hubert. It's a long one packed full of great info! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode94 Rundown 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:52 - Overlanding Canada to Mexico 0:03:35 - Mapping the Ride 0:12:21 - Mamma Chase Truck 0:15:01 - Closed Gates & Fires 0:19:08 - Starlink 0:20:54 - Levels of Overlanding 0:22:09 - Respect the Edge 0:26:35 - Route Overview 0:29:05 - Weather 0:35:23 - Memories 0:39:04 - GMRS Radios 0:44:09 - Arriving at MX 0:46:16 - HEEEYAAA 0:49:07 - Cars & Prep 0:53:30 - Prepared Together 1:00:54 - King of the Hammers 1:17:59 - Too Many Race Classes 1:25:28 - Ride Safe Foundation 1:59:04 - Nitro Cross 2:11:37 - Looking Forward 2:13:45 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Hubert Rowland (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Can-Am) Ride Safe Foundation Nitro Circus Nitro Cross MAO Street Bike Tommy (Instagram, Facebook) Trans American Trail LeadNav gpsKevin Adventure Rides Power Plus onX Off-Road Maps Iridium Go AlertGPS Starlink StarStream Ibexx Frog Toggs Rugged Radios (GMRS) Uncharted Society Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS with Smart Shox Can-Am Commander XT-P SuperATV Rhino Axles SuperATV Trail Tank King of the Hammers Tread Lightly Thrill One Juggernaut Capital Partners Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 93: Ryan Goldberg of Shadow Six Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 128:33


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we finally get a chance to talk with Ryan Goldberg from Shadow Six Racing. You may not know who Ryan is, but you have for sure seen his one of a kind Typhoon AUV (Aquatic Utility Vehicle) that looks like a Polaris RZR riding atop two jet-skis! We dive into who Ryan is, what made him want to build such a unique vehicle, and all of the engineering challenges involved in creating such a uniquely offroad experience on that water! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode93 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:51 - Backstory 0:11:44 - Getting into Powersports 0:25:58 - RZR to Jet-Ski to RZR Jet-Ski 0:28:33 - Building the first AUV 0:34:40 - Paper Napkin to Production Units 0:42:00 - Social Media Impact 0:48:38 - Open Doors 0:53:09 - Controlling an AUV 0:57:28 - Harnesses & Safety 1:05:16 - New Project Vehicles 1:15:45 - Does Business Kill Smiles? 1:22:19 - Finding Time to Escape via Guitars 1:31:04 - Possible Builds & Quality 1:41:08 - Filming Something New on the Water 1:54:14 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Ryan Goldberg (Facebook, Instagram) Shadow Six Racing (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) Las Vegas RZR Adventure Tours Yamaha GP1800 SVHO WaveRunners Riva Motorsports / Riva Racing Eibach Suspension RaceTech Titanium CboysTV (YouTube) Cboys Visit Shadow Six Racing (YouTube) Segway Ninebot Gokart RipSaw Tank Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 92: Winter Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 37:20


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I give an update to where I've been for the last month and the things going on behind the scenes in my life that have affected our output for January. I also bring up the desire for a new UTV; which one should I get? I also bring up some future events and things I'm working on included an update on Dialed Offroad! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode92 Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 91: Sam Carlino of CW Wraps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 85:07


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I talk with Sam Carlino of CW Wraps! Sam has wrapped some of the most iconic vehicles to show up at the SEMA trade show and appear on the Discovery Channel among many other channels. We cover a lot of ground in this episode from origins, to getting lucky with the DeBerti builds, to wrap technology, helping out B is For Build at SEMA, to being a Stallone stand-in and collaborating with YouTube influencers! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode91 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:08 - Back Story 0:09:18 - Changes in Wrapping 0:15:23 - Introduction to SEMA Builds 0:27:32 - Balancing Exposure & Business 0:30:29 - Marketing the Experience 0:33:23 - Do Wraps Offer Protection 0:41:52 - Ceramic Sprays 0:43:53 - Complications of Applications 0:48:01 - Design Process 0:50:11 - Things to Consider for UTVs 0:56:31 - Tow Rigs & RVs 0:59:26 - Business as Content Creators 1:06:26 - Impact of Authentic Content 1:10:48 - Swolvester Stallone 1:14:07 - Business Dynamics 1:17:12 - Future Excitement 1:20:57 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Sam Carlino (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) CW Wraps (Facebook, Instagram) Dave Smith Motors Corbin Custom Works 3M Vinyl Films Avery Vinyl Kay Premium Marking Films Brad DeBerti SEMA Show Maxx Powel (YouTube) Grind Hard Plumbing Co (YouTube) B is for Build (YouTube) Decked Storage Systems Gold Rush Grand Prix Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 90: Austin “Fish” Farner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 83:40


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I'm joined with the legend himself Austin "Fish" Farner of Fishgistics! Austin covers races for the Best in the Desert and Score International Baja races providing both social updates and media sharing, but also race team commentary on the live broadcasts. Tune in and listen to his history, a dive into covering these crazy desert races, and find out what has changed over the years to make covering these races both easier and more difficult! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode90 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:25 - How it Started 0:06:51 - Experienced Tracking 0:09:58 - Game Changers 0:13:22 - Different Races, Logistics 0:15:56 - Difficulties in Covering Events 0:21:21 - Evolution of Desert Racing 0:24:31 - Media & Sponsors 0:29:26 - Social Pages 0:33:30 - Differences Covering Race Series 0:36:41 - Making Moves to Grow Coverage 0:44:52 - Capturing Race Memories 0:48:40 - Behind the Fish 0:51:48 - Radios in Racing 0:56:11 - Pre-Running Baja 1:00:21 - RZR Pro R & Progression 1:05:12 - Intersection of Desert Trucks & UTVs 1:10:29 - A Greenhorn Class 1:14:44 - Favorites 1:16:02 - Rage at the River 1:19:00 - Looking Forward 1:20:25 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Austin Farner (Facebook, Instagram) Fishgistics (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube ) Episode 89: George Hammel & Ryan Ritter Score International Racing Best in the Desert Race Series Race Dezert Starlink King of the Hammers Speed UTV PCI Race Radios SNORE Racing Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 89: George Hammel & Ryan Ritter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 83:22


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we waste no time talking with George Hammel of the Dirt Life Show and Ryan Ritter of the Insiders Podcast about their trip down to the Baja 1000! They were down there to attempt a full race live stream for the Scanlon Motorsports Group. This discussion might be a bit nerdy, but if you're into it, tune-in and hear about the wins and hurdles associated with trying to produce a big budget production with a small team in the middle of the Mexico desert! Show link: https://sxsguys.link/episode89 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:03:19 - Going to Baja with SMG 0:05:20 - Live Production in the Desert 0:15:51 - The Goal in Baja 0:18:30 - Growing Media in Offroad 0:25:06 - The Baja Community 0:31:27 - We Can Try Now 0:35:38 - Adapting 0:39:02 - Ryan Who? 0:41:39 - Prepping for Baja 0:44:27 - Helicopters Change Perspective 0:56:41 - Start Creating Content 1:05:34 - Favorite Baja Moments 1:09:29 - Keep the Content Authentic 1:15:51 - Superchargers 1:18:49 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links George Hammel (Facebook, Instagram) Ryan Ritter (Facebook, Instagram) The Dirt Life Show The Insiders Podcast (Spotify, YouTube) The 2022 Score International Baja 1000 Scanlon Motorsports Group (Facebook, Instagram) Starlink In-Motion Optic Helicopters The Taco Slayers (Instagram) Boxo Tools USA - Save using code "DIRTLIFE" Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 88: Holiday Live Stream

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 63:14


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I try out a Holiday Live Stream and see what happens! We get a call from Ian in Oregon, get to talk with Taylor Yank (aka the Dirt Chick), and wrap up talking with Matt Scarpuzzi of Savage UTV! This was a see what happens episode, so come find out! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode88 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:19 - Holiday Gift Guide Follow-up 0:03:17 - Holiday Deals Guide Follow-up 0:05:14 - Ian Calls In, Instagram Fails 0:09:15 - Taylor Eventually Gets In 0:13:07 - Baja Racing Logistics 0:16:21 - Building to Get Back Racing 0:18:13 - Getting Support 0:21:19 - Build OG or New Tech 0:23:28 - Looking Forward To's 0:27:49 - We Snag a Scarpuzzi 0:29:54 - Expanding the Product Set 0:32:55 - Baja 1000 0:35:51 - Planning Baja Logistics 0:38:05 - Favorite Baja Moments 0:39:52 - Baja Racing Families 0:46:09 - Matt's Gift Guide Pick 0:48:13 - New Products 0:49:52 - Innovators vs. Copy Cats 0:54:50 - Starlink in Baja 1:00:13 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links The SXS Guys Discord Channel 2022 Holiday Gift Guide (SXSGuys.com) 2022 Holiday Deals Guide (SXSGuys.com) AGM Jack Rod Stand Ian Blomgren (Facebook, Instagram) Taylor Yank (Facebook, Instagram) Candle Motorsports Dirt Design Co. SD Lighting RedBull Scramble UTV Takeover Matt Scarpuzzi (Facebook, Instagram) Savage UTV (Facebook, Instagram) AGM Products Pro Eagle Boxo Tools The Dirt Life Show AO Coolers Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 87: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 52:09


    In this annual episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I reach out to people all across our industry for gift ideas for the offroad community for the 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. Typically, this is a guide that we put together ourselves and then expand upon, but I though it would be fun to get different perspectives. We have guests from racers to media personalities, vloggers to manufacturers, installers to desert pre-runners. If you need a gift idea for the offroader in your life (even if that means for yourself), this is the episode for you! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode87 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:35 - Matt Scarpuzzi of Savage UTV 0:04:06 - Adam Brown of AB Fabrication 0:06:05 - Chad Hall of Deviant Race Parts 0:08:24 - Ty Spooner of Bad Ass Mounts 0:10:36 - Nestor Beradi of XTravel Suspension 0:12:55 - Chris Cantrell of High Lifter Products 0:14:20 - Chuck Foreman of Pro Eagle 0:15:53 - Baja 1000 Finishers Mention 0:16:55 - Matt, Seth, & Fred of UTV Obsessions 0:20:56 - Dillon McHugh of Dirt Life Media 0:23:01 - Noah Quantrell of Dirt Design Clothing 0:25:15 - Kenny Reed of Phoenix Speed Industries 0:28:15 - Blake Shipman of BShipman Films 0:31:15 - Courtney Prost of King of the Hammers 0:33:14 - Nick Farmer of Desert Whips 0:34:29 - BJ, Trevor, Bryan, and Kyle of Addiction Powersports NW 0:41:11 - Martin Barbosa of UTV Stereo 0:42:20 - George White of Double E Racing 0:43:06 - Chuck Holey of Trail Star Audio 0:44:39 - Ryan Goldberg of Shadow Six Racing 0:47:56 - Justin Rainwater of WCI Offroad & Anvil Offroad 0:49:55 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Matt Scarpuzzi of Savage UTV (Instagram) Pick: AO Coolers Adam Brown (Instagram) of AB Fabrication (Facebook) Pick: Kraftwerks Honda Talon Turbo Kit Chad Hall (Instagram) of Deviant Race Parts Pick: Bubba Off-Road UTV/SxS Gear Set Ty Spooner (Facebook) of Bad Ass Mounts Pick: Push Turbo Wildcat XX Turbo Kit Nestor Beradi (Instagram) of XTravel Suspension Pick: LSK RZR Maverick X3 Doors & CSD RZR Pro R Tire Carrier Chris Cantrell (Facebook) of High Lifter Products Pick: Gator Waders Chuck Foreman (Instagram) of Pro Eagle Pick: Feel Baja Apparel & Trophy Burro 2022 SCORE International Baja 1000 Matt Ray (Instagram), Seth Nunes (Instagram), and Fred Bekker (Instagram) Picks: Dune Gear Touch Activated Dome Light, UTV Stereo Maverick X3 Battery Post Relocation Kit, and Amped Auto Buckle Harnesses Dillon McHugh (Instagram) of Dirt Life Media Pick: Sak-It Offroad Trash Sacks Noah Quantrell (Instagram) of Dirt Design Clothing Pick: Maxima Racing Oils SC1 and Kartek Off-Road Gift Cards Kenny Reed (Instagram) of Phoenix Speed Industries Pick: Element Fire Extinguishers Blake Shipman (Instagram) of BShipman Films (YouTube) Pick: GoPro Action/360 Cameras, DJI Action Cameras, or Insta360 Action/360 Cameras Courtney Prost (Instagram) of King of the Hammers Pick: Vixen Industries Apparel and Charlie Grey Clothing Nick Farmer (Instagram) of Desert Whips Pick: Automotive Shop Dollies BJ Leach (Instagram), Trevor Beatty (Instagram), Bryan Bossman, and Kyle Bleasdell of Addiction Powersports NW Picks: Sector Seven Lighted Mirrors, Trinity Racing CVT Belts, Full Throttle Batteries, and 5150 Whips Martin Barbosa (Instagram) of UTV Stereo Pick: Switch Pros 9100 Switch Panel Power System George White (Instagram) of Double E Racing Pick: PPEI Honda Talon ECU Tuning Chuck Holey (Instagram) of Trail Star Audio Pick: Klein Flush Cut Pliers Ryan Goldberg (Instagram) of Shadow Six Racing Pick: ARQ4WD Canopies Shadow Six Aquatic Utility Vehicle Justin Rainwater (Instagram) of WCI Offroad & Anvil Offroad Pick: Boxo USA UTV Tool Roll Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

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    Episode 86: Todd Romano of Speed UTV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 94:37


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I get to sit down with the one and only Todd Romano of Speed UTV! We get to talk about his past racing career, sponsorship, developing a brand, building the Speed brand and Speed UTV with Robby Gordon, why they even are building a Speed UTV, how they approach the aftermarket, and much much more! This is a great episode that will resonate with anybody that appreciates desert racing, Robby Gordon, Speed UTV, or just offroad in general! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode86 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:57 - Riding & Lobbying 0:09:22 - Early Years 0:14:23 - Getting into UTV 0:16:47 - Racing Kawasaki Teryx 0:21:47 - Racing as a Career 0:30:52 - Engineered Race Trucks 0:36:44 - The Driver & Pit Crew 0:46:32 - Past Influencing the Future 0:50:01 - Supply Chain Forcing Hands 0:55:14 - TAPP Clutches 0:59:38 - Emtron ECUs 1:04:44 - Aftermarket Approach 1:13:56 - A Brand, Not a Niche 1:16:24 - Building a Future for Max 1:19:58 - When the Real Fun Starts 1:22:04 - Safety is Important 1:25:58 - Remember to Be An Advocate 1:28:40 - Upcoming & Wrap-Up Applicable Links Todd Romano (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) Speed UTV (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) Robby Gordon (Facebook, Instagram) Max Gordon (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) UTV Takeover Episode 85: Dave Hsu of Kraftwerks Gerald "Smitty" King Obituary UTV Utah (Facebook Group) Mammoth Mountain Best in the Desert Manuel Lettenbichler (Facebook, Instagram) Dragonfire Racing Craig Scanlon (Polaris.com) DragonFire Racing Kawasaki Teryx wins Baya 500 (ATV.com) DragonFire Racing Kawasaki Teryx at Baja 1000 (UTVGuide.net) Full Access UTV (Supercharged KRX Bouncer) John Marking Tribute (Fox.com) TAPP Clutch Emtron ECUs HCR Racing Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 85: Dave Hsu of Kraftwerx

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 93:42


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I get to sit down with Dave Hsu from Kraftwerks Offroad, the dirt arm of Kraftwerks USA! We get to know the man behind one of the leading developers of aftermarket forced induction tuning in the automotive tuning market, and what they are bringing to the UTV market! We talk a lot of history, evolution, market adaptation, and supercharged/turbocharged power for naturally aspirated UTVs including the Kawasaki KRX and the Polaris Pro R! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode85 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:36 - Backstory 0:14:50 - Evolving into Offroad 0:19:20 - Power from Material Science 0:26:37 - Developing Power 0:30:43 - Bolt-On Forced Induction 0:37:23 - Supercharged Kawasaki KRX 0:39:59 - Turbocharged vs. Supercharged 0:44:03 - Turbocharge Tech 0:50:06 - Translating Power to the Ground 0:55:25 - Developing to Solve Problems 0:58:27 - Developing a New Platform (RZR Pro R) 1:06:11 - Building & Improving the Experience 1:17:15 - Future 1,000hp UTVs 1:22:58 - Safety Before Big Horsepower 1:26:08 - New Products 1:29:26 - Availability 1:31:20 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Dave Hsu (Facebook, Instagram) Kraftwerks Offroad (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) Kraftwerks USA (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) UTV Takeover HPTuners Skunk2 Racing Rugged Radios Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 84: Sara Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 72:09


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I get to sit down with multi-discipline racing champ Sara Price only a day after she returns from Extreme E racing in Chile! Sara started racing MX at just eight years old and quickly worked her way up to a Kawasaki Factory Racing sponsorship. After concurring women's MX, she then dove into UTV, Super Stadium Truck, and Trophy Truck racing. We talk about working her way through her career, stunt driving in movies, environmental efforts, and much more! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode84 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:06 - Horses & MX 0:07:25 - Racing for Sponsors 0:10:41 - Impact of X Games All In/Out 0:12:32 - Pivoting to Business 0:15:51 - Starting on MX 0:16:57 - Jumping Into UTV Racing 0:21:33 - To the Top of UTV 0:23:29 - Trophy Trucks! 0:27:00 - Polaris Racing 0:31:00 - Extreme E! 0:41:10 - Environmentally Proactive 0:46:25 - Socially Authentic is Not Easy 0:53:46 - Falling... into Stunt Driving 0:57:56 - Lessons Learned 1:01:15 - Dakar 1:03:55 - Sonora Rally 1:05:07 - Health & Fitness 1:08:38 - Off Time & Upcoming Events 1:10:52 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Sara Price (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Wikipedia, IMDb) Rally Aïcha Des Africa Gazelle 2015 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles (atvillustrated.com) Stadium Super Trucks RPM Offroad Chattanooga Whiskey Mason Motorsports Polaris RZR Pro R Extreme E Race Series (Teams) Chip Ganassi Racing Sara Price, Sports Commentator (xgames.com) Dakar Rally Sonora Rally Camp RZR (polaris.com) Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

    Episode 83: Summer Catch-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 79:45


    Ian joins me back in the studio for a little summer catch-up discussion. We catch up on various topics from industry events, vehicle changes, and various news stories.

    Episode 82: Pro Armor & HCR Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 54:50


    I'm on location at UTV Takeover in Coos Bay, Oregon with special guests, Pete Negrete from Pro Armor and Brandon Twitchell from HCR Racing! We get to check in on HCR and see how Brandon's team is growing and and expanding along with hearing about Pete's history in the UTV industry, working for Pro Armor and how getting acquired by Polaris has helped their business grow.

    Episode 81: Pro Eagle & Buggy Whip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 77:59


    I'm in Coos Bay, Oregon with special guests, Chuck Foreman (owner of Pro Eagle jacks) and Russell Porter (owner of Buggy Whip)! We talk about various great topics like designing products that last, establishing a legacy brand, building safety into the core of the brand, passion in our industry, Honda Talons, and much more!

    Episode 80: Ned & Jeep of MTS Off-Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 67:43


    I'm on location at UTV Takeover in Coos Bay, Oregon with special guest, Ned Ellsworth and Jeep Porter of MTS Off-Road Suspension Tuning! We've wanted to have them on the show for a long time now and we finally tracked them down, pulled them away from tuning shocks, and had a great conversation.

    Episode 79: Jacob Versey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 53:22


    I'm on location at UTV Takeover in Coos Bay, Oregon with special guest, Polaris UTV Ultra 4 racer, Jacob Versey! Jake has a real passion for competitive racing and the challenges of racing the Ultra 4 series, including the King of the Hammers race.

    Episode 78: Alex Striler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 85:56


    I talk with Alex Striler who has grown up in the business side of athlete, team, and brand sponsorships. With two best-selling books on the topic of marketing yourself for sponsorships, he is now progressing into the Motorsports Summit. This online meeting is a collection of A-list industry experts and brands that sponsor, help sponsored athletes, or produce events and services to help you succeed as a racer or a brand ambassador.

    Episode 76: Billie Campbell of Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 60:50


    I met Billie at UTV Takeover Virginia in 2021 and fell in love with the community, the riding area, and the people that work hard to bring the coal community into the offroad community! If you're looking for a beautiful place to recreate with the family this year on the east coast, check out the Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem event happening this July!

    Episode 75: Caseys Off Road Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 84:13


    I talk with the biggest smile in offroad recovery, Casey Lofthouse from Caseys Off Road Recovery! If you're not familiar with Casey, he has an offroad recovery business out of Hurricane, UT that services Washington County, Sand Hollow State Park, and surrounding areas.

    Episode 77: Lindsay Geiser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 63:27


    I talk with Lindsay Geiser of LG Creative Co who is the social media and marketing coordinator for some of the biggest names in UTV performance! We talk a little bit about her history as a Geiser family racer, how she got into social media, and what she's been up to with a number of these big brands.

    Episode 74: Where Have I Been

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 53:54


    I take time to have some real talk with you the community. This is a little bit of a behind-the-scenes of what's going on with the SXS Guys and other projects that are currently pulling me away from regularly posting content. I talk about my new ventures with the Offroad Media Group and Dialed Offroad! 204/31_21/0

    Episode 73: Jim Beaver & Brittney Cardone at the Mint 400

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 35:42


    I catch up with friends Jim Beaver and Brittney Cardone while in the Kawasaki booth on Freemont Street in downtown Las Vegas, NV for the Mint 400! We catch up with Jim and Brittney, talk eNASCAR, Jim & Brittney's career collision, racing, switching to Kawasaki from Polaris, the Mint 400, racer sponsorships, and more!

    Episode 72: Hammers & Mints

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 58:45


    Ian and I catch up after King of the Hammers and Goons in the Dunes, talk the current X3 build power, 2022 RZR Pro R and Maverick X3 RR first impressions, BDRs and much more!

    Episode 71: Chad Hall w/ Deviant Race Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 60:27


    I join Chad Hall of Deviant Race Parts in their Hayden, Idaho machine shop and discuss some new parts development and their new Polaris RZR Pro R, supply chain, consumer price gouging by the industry, creating a healthy business community, trail etiquette, and a ton more!

    Episode 70: Can-Am 2022 Spring Model Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 38:05


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I'm joined via Zoom by Brent Gilliam from 212 Gloves to watch the spring launch of the Can-Am Offroad 2022 lineup expansion. TLDR: It was pretty short and without a lot of news... so we make up for it with some King of the Hammers talk, Polaris Pro R experiences, and more!

    Episode 69: Marcelo Danze w/ Assault Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 74:51


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we talk with the Founder and CEO of Assault Industries, a fast-growing UTV accessory manufacturer that was recently acquired by Super ATV! We talk through Marcelo’s family history in manufacturing, growth, […]

    Episode 68: Russell Porter w/ Buggy Whip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 94:43


    We talk with the always handsome Russell Porter from Buggy Whip! We find out what sets their whips apart from the rest. This isn't a sales pitch, it's the passion that drives Russell and his entire company at Buggy Whips.

    Episode 67: Which UTV to Buy In 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 113:00


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we discuss a wide array of topics including which UTV to buy if you’re looking for a new UTV in 2022! We discuss both our picks for the average everyday user […]

    Episode 66: Adrian Orellana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 65:09


    I reconnect with Adrian Orellana from Rancho Racing after driving in the 2021 Baja 1000 and his Polaris RZR in the Mint 400 races.

    Episode 65: The Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 54:50


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, Ian joins me for a LIVESTREAM of the Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic electric UTV model launch! We comment live as we watch the livestream with all of you guys online!

    Episode 64: The 2021 Holiday UTV Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 37:59


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, Ian and I take our top five picks for things to buy for the UTV enthusiast in your life this holiday season! We have picks from $30 up to $900+... something for everybody! Let us know what you get your off-roader this holiday and what picks you got for both of you!

    Episode 63: Polaris RZR Pro R & Turbo R Livestream

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 99:05


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, Ian joins me for a LIVESTREAM of the Polaris RZR Pro R and Turbo R vehicle launch! We comment live as we watch the livestream with all of you guys online!

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    Episode 62: Polaris RZR Pro R Pre-Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 69:36


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, Ian joins me in the studio to debrief the summer's events and talk over the Polaris RZR Pro R's imminent launch this week.

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    Episode 61: Dune & Destroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 34:24


    We talk to John and Kyle from Dune & Destroy along with Adrian from Rancho Racing while relaxing in the PRP rooftop hot tub.

    Episode 60: Deviant Race Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 46:32


    We talk to Deviant Race Parts' Chad Hall and Zach Nemeck along with Brent Gilliam from 212 Performance while sitting in the "Orange Crush" Can-Am Maverick X3 Max! We talk about the history of Deviant Race Parts, its diesel past, and how the EPA not only shaped his aftermarket parts business but is also shaping the future of offroad performance!

    Episode 58: Jim Zuccone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 50:04


    We talk to Jim Zuccone and Sam Rhodey from Evolution Powersports! We talk through many things including the Sand Sports Super Show, world record-setting X3's, Polaris vs. Can-Am, big power components, current and future products, the industry's future, racing's future, and more!

    Episode 59: Greg Cottrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 38:46


    We talk to Greg Cottrell, President and Founder of Rugged Radios, live from the "Rugged Pavilion" at the Sand Sports Super Show!

    Episode 57: Brian Crower

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 70:01


    We talk to Brian Crower, a leader in engine cams, rods, and other performance components in the foreign and domestic automotive market, but more recently in the UTV market. We get to learn about his back story, the family and company's history, what they're doing currently to make big and reliable power, and where Brian sees the market going. Brian's big energy is sure to make for a great episode!

    Episode 56 – Busted Knuckle Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 34:47


    We talk to Matt Myrick; the man behind Busted Knuckle Films! We get to talk about his history with the rock bouncing world, getting behind the camera at the events, and even get to discuss horsepower and building the Busted Knuckle Offroad bouncers that you can order directly from them!

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    Episode 55: Trips & New 2022 Can-Am Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 101:56


    We talk about all of the events passed and up-coming along with talking through Ian's Idaho overland trip. We then dig into the 2022 Can-Am Offroad model releases and updates including the reinforced Maverick X3, 200hp Turbo RR models, new HD7 Ace motor, new XT-P Max and X MR model Commanders, and much much more!

    Episode 54: Brent Gilliam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 48:30


    Brent works for 212 Gloves and is the owner/driver of the first four-seat Can-Am Maverick X3 Max with a full Fiberwerx truck shell dubbed Orange Crush. We talk events, gloves, building the Crush, changes coming to the build and more!

    Episode 53: Hubert Rowland at UTV Takeover Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 67:27


    We talk with Hubert Rowland from Nitro Circus on location at the Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure during UTV Takeover in Grundy, Virginia. We talk about how you can get out and ride with Hubert, Pastranaland, filming, skilled trades, rally course, and turning it up to eleven!

    Episode 52: Travels & Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 86:38


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we talk about all the travel and events we've been at and are going to, along with dive into our predictions and rumors for upcoming 2022 Polaris and Can-Am model releases […]

    Episode 51: Al McBeth & Titan Monster Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 40:23


    We are live in the Offroad Syndicate trailer at UTV Takeover Coos Bay, OR with special guests Al McBeth and Donald Epidendio, driver of the Titan Monster Truck!

    Episode 50: Blake Wilkey & Buggy Whips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 57:35


    We are live in the Offroad Syndicate trailer at UTV Takeover Coos Bay, OR with special guests Blake Wilkey and Russell Porter from Buggy Whips!

    Episode 49: Rulsan Yankilevich & WCI Offroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 41:48


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we are live in the Offroad Syndicate trailer at UTV Takeover Coos Bay, OR with special guests Rusland Yankilevich and Mike Short from WCI Offroad. We talk about the relationship between Ruslan and their fabrication shop, sending it over the Glamis canal, shocks, seats, hucking, Takeover, and more!

    Episode 48: Wyatt Hastings & Addiction Powersports NW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 13:27


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we are live in the Offroad Syndicate trailer at UTV Takeover Coos Bay, OR with special guests Wyatt Hastings and BJ Leach from Addiction Motorsports NW! We do a quick morning […]

    Episode 47: Pre-Takeover Live Craziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 69:54


    We check-in and see what we've been up to, what we're preparing for (hint: a lot of UTV Takeover) and some upgrades to the Pro XP 4, the X3 and the backlog of content we're working on. We also try to do our first live stream during a podcast; a very last minute adventure that includes spilling our energy drink onto the equipment!

    Episode 46: Jim Beaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 73:49


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we talk with the legend of offroad talk radio and a multi-chassis racer Jim Beaver of the Down & Dirty Radio Show! We talk through what Jim has going on (it's A LOT!), Polaris' impact on the UTV industry, OEM competition in racing, the impact of iRacing and potential EV's, how we can keep the race circuits healthy, and how racers can provide value to their sponsors!

    Episode 45: George Hammel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 76:12


    In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we catch up with our friend George Hammel of The Dirt Life Show. We quickly dive into the "next generation" of racers and the influence of their social media habits and how that shapes them as racers. We also cover content creation, fatigue, UTV Takeover, and more! Check it out.

    Episode 44: KingBossQuad (Nick Frenette)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 61:49


    In this episode we talk with Nick Frenette, known better as KingBossQuad online. Nick builds some of the gnarliest portaled skag shredding UTV and ATV monsters in North America!

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