The TrailChasers Podcast

The team from @calvaryoverland joins us to talk about the exponential growth they have achieved while trying to serve the overland community in the Dallas area. Then we talk about Matt getting his truck running again.

Bethany and Paul from @radiochattergame join us to talk about how they came up with this really fun and engaging game that helps people get to know each other better on any adventure. Then, Cody's new operating system crashes the show and the guys make fun of him for using #linux operating systems.

The guys talk about how the #dodgers are afraid to play baseball in the fall. What kind of #nfl quarterbacks are our favorite, and then we just shoot the BS for a while. You know, a typical "no guest" episode

We figure out how to get back on to Youtube, we talk about "Exploring Off Road with Your jeep or 4x4" by Don Alexander, then we just ramble after that.

Chris and Alex from SoCal Tundra Outlaws come on the show to tell us about the origins of their group, where they go wheeling, and what kinds of things they do for the community. Then we recap out time in #bigbear leading a group on a trail run at the TREAD Traction Series event.

Daniel and Tish join us to talk about their @395jnky social pages and their @395jrky. Somehow he named all of his jerky flavors after member of the Trailchasers team!

Dave Cole from #KingoftheHammers comes on the show to talk about what he did before building an empire around the #koh event, ripping the dirt in his mom's Ford Escort, and what the future of Hammers looks like as the landscape of the offroad world evolves. Presented by OutdoorX4

Fred Ashmore and Billy Taff join us to talk about their participation on the new show, Overlanders, from @hatchtv You can see the final episode on the #outdoor channel ( @OUTDChannel ) Sep 1st

Nick Psomas from @peaksuspension joins us to talk about the humble beginnings of a company that started to fill his own needs and how they have grown the business to be a fixture in the offroad and overland aftermarket.

Jill Ciminillo from #YouTube, #TikTok, #Instagram and the automotive review world, joins us to talk about how being willing to take a chance and say yes to opportunities can lead you to some amazing new adventures. #cardujour #outdoorx4

Paige & Kelly from @mcrey_mx join us to talk about how they went "full send" on starting a new company that brings functional and stylish motorcross gear to the female rider. These ladies are killing it and they make some really awesome gear. Go sheck them out at www.mcreymx.com

Olivia and Caileigh from @midlandusa join us to talk about the history of Midland, the products, and their involvement in the offroad, overlanding, and outdoor communities. We installed some of their GMRS radios in out trucks and we love them!

Brian from @solidwoodworx joins us to talk about how he took the skills he learned in the trades and applied them to the overland life that he enjoyed. His shop is working towards being the "Ikea of overland builds" and they continue to innovate and grow. Go check them out at solidwoodworx.com

Presented by OutdoorX4 Magazine Brent from DOD Outdoors joins us to talk about how they are bringing a new type of camping culture to the states and the products that help you achieve comfort while you are in the outdoors. 

Fred from the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) joins us to talk about their efforts to advocate for our land use so that we can continue to enjoy the outdoors. It was a very informative and educational conversation. Then, we just go back to being juvenile and dumb...sorry.

Frank Gonnello (aka @froncobronco) talks to us about his career as an attorney and how his need to disconnect and be creative lead to the growth of his awesome #instagram account.

Go to OutdoorX4.com to subscribe! Use the code TRAILCHASERS for a discount. We talk to Brad Hard from @cabeadventurelb and @cabetoyota about the grand opening of their new #offroad and #overland retail store in Long Beach, CA. Come out for the festivities on July 9, 2023 to see The Trailchasers Team on the ones-and-twos!

BC Vaught joins us and tells us about running the #baja500 for the first time, we discuss the @kanatitires and @rotatinomotorsports Then we discuss the new #ramrampage that is coming out in South America

While out at #overlandexpo Jose and Cody were able to get Unchasrted Supply, Kiak Ass Products, Bottle Jack Buddy, Ladies Offroad Network, Nocho Offroad Lights, Listener Chuck, and the guy driving the 4Runner test vehicle on the offroad track to do interviews. Check them out and go support these cool people.

The team from Express Rally Overland comes on the show to tell about their epic trip to Baja California and give us some insight on what their upcoming adventures will be. Then we talk about Jose's weekend ride and our time at the #overlandexpo west 

Theo from @ruggedbound joins us to talk about the amazing overland products that they are bring to the US from South Africa, including the @tourtopcovers_us The TourTop was our favorite product from SEMA last year and we think it might just be the answer to all of our truck storage and cover problems.

Matt's #nissanfrontier is having some transmission issues. Despite how much we love the fact that he has to drive a #ford right now, the guys try to give Matt some good advice on what to do next. Let's just say there was some disagreement on the best way to move forward. We think Matt will end up with a #2doorspeck

Jeff and Christine from @wheretonext.overland join us to talk about their overlanding adventures and explorations. Please go follow them to keep up on their adventures. Then we discuss the new #tacoma

We recap the shenanigans that took place on the #mojavetrail trip last weekend, including Matt getting hit on, Jose bringing the new #frontier, and Nichole tackling the #punchbowl

Frank and Jason from @outdoorx4 magazine join us to talk about the origins of the publication, where the magazine is going next, and random interactions with #ledzepplin Then we talk about the upcoming #mojavetrail trip. It's happening guys! Let's go!

The guys from Camacho Motorsports come back on the show to talk about their experience getting to, and racing in the King of the Hammers

Enoch and Delia from @moleisurexventures join us to talk about living out of their #nissan #xterra full time for the last 3.5yrs while touring all of the #nationalparks in the country. Then we talk about Jose trying to kill himself on a dirt bike.

Jason Flores from @rodeoxrigs and @trailwolves joins us to talk about the upcoming Rodeo X Rigs event in Ontario on April 2, 2023. Please come out and support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society

This week was a catastrophe for your hosts. Casey dropped a baby, and Cody had to leave mid-interview to drop a dog at the vet, which left Matt and Jose to captain the ship. Hopefully, Jesse Rizo was still able to have some fun while ho told us all about building up his #youtube channel. Then we play the interviews we got at this weekends @yolo_wheelin #overland show.

Desi Hauer from @big_bear_off_road_experience joins us to talk about getting in trouble, figuring it out, starting businesses, and how to be the guy that helps other people have a good time. Then we talk about the upcoming @yolo_wheelin event this weekend.

Melanie White from @hellwigproducts joins us to talk about her career in the automotive aftermarket industry, starting with cold calling and ending up as the CEO of the company. Then we talk about some of the events we will be at in the near future.

Dan Grooter and Justin Moreno join us to talk about how to land a sugar momma, what not to do when your race truck goes off coarse, and what they need to do next to get the @dagrootx #nissanxterra ready for the #mint400

Austin from @irate4x4 joins us to talk about how he started the forum site and gave the community a place to continue connecting on the internet. Then we discuss our weekend at #koh2023

Jay Wellman from @ovrlndcampers talks to us about his super cool, customizable cab over campers for mid and full size trucks.

Marc Kaz from @yolo_wheelin joins us to talk about how a few buddies wheeling together evolved into a group, which is noe putting together a charity event on March 18-19 in SoCal to benefit Childrens Hospital

After 12 months of negotiations with sponsors, reviews by legal boards, and investigations by gov't agencies, the podcast collision at #KOH 2022 between with @wheelingwineandwhixkey @snailtrail4x4 @cruisin2camp and @thetrailchasers is finally able to be released! The four shows sat in a trailer on the #lakebed and talked about podcasting, offroading, racing, and inappropriate behavior. Everything you would expect from this group. The other shows will also be releasing this audio at the same time. However, they all have their own take on the experience. Please go download the other shows to hear their intro and then continue to support them.

Stan from @partspass joins us to talk about how he used his history in the automotive service industry and his entrepreneural spirit to create an easier way for you to find the parts you need to keep your car running. Then, Nestor from @camacho_motorsports_ dials in to update us on his run to #KOH

Cody sits on the wrong side of the table this week and Jose takes over the controls, Matt and Jose discuss what motorcycle they want to die on, and Casey makes his first deposit to the Land Cruiser maintenance program.

Jose and Nichole tell us about the trip they took to Death Valley over the holiday break. Between the aggressively pokey ghosts and the readily available donkeys, it sounds like Jose is super excited to go back there soon.

The guys get together after the break to talk about Christmas, Johnson Valley, KOH, and Jose's upcoming Death Valley Trip.

Jason from @OutdoorX4 joins us to talk about nuclear fusion, magazines, overlanding, and epic 80's television. This was a very lively debate about the best show on TV during our childhood and I'm not sure who won.

With no guest and no topics, you get two hours of shenanigans. We talk about offroad related deaths, so be careful out there. Then we do some Christmas shopping for our upcoming winter trip.

Nestor and Brady from @camacho_motorsports_ join us to talk about the solid axle Nissan Xterra they will be racing at King of the Hammers. Then, Jose tells us where he has been hiding for the last few weeks.

We play the remaining interviews we did at SEMA with Expedition One, MaxTrax, Optima Batteries, Quadratec, Rhino Rack, and the SEMA Busnesswomans Network

We have some more discussion about our time on the floor at #SEMA and play our interviews with @harborfreight , @hellwig_products , and smartopplatformusa Thank you to all of the companies that talked to us at the show. We appreciate your time.

Eric Evans from @onxoffroad joins us to talk about all of the great features that have been released for their offroad app. After listening to Eric talk about it, I definitely want to dive in to it and see if it can keep me from getting lost!

David Ladd from @goarmorlite joins us to talk about how they developed a full line of products to replace the OEM carpet in your #wrangler with a much better solution. Then we reminisce about our days working in the pizza business.

After a rough start, we get in to the unfortunate event that took place this weekend at Gold Mountain with some people that did not understand trail etiquette or stewardship of our offroad trails. Then we get in to the preparations for SEMA in two weeks.

Casey and Cody talk about their experience with @toyotires testing out the new #opencountry RT Trail tires in #bigbear We had an amazing experience and we are really excited about this tire. I call it the "Goldilocks" of offroad tires, because it is "just right" in every condition.

This is a quick show about what happened to our live feed this week and how you can come hang out with us at the #toyotrailpass in #holcombvalley this weekend

The @expressrally team joins us to talk about their upcoming #deathvalley and #bajacalifornia trips. These guys put on epic adventures evry time they go out. You should definitely join them on an upcoming trip.