The Trailchasers Podcast

Matt and Cody talk about all the nerdy mapping tools we use to create the maps for our trips. Then, we walk through the upcoming #mojavetrail trip. If you are interested in joining us for Memorial Day weekend 2019, go to www.trailchasers.net/mojave2019

We talk to Rich Klein from 4 Low Magazine, We Rock and Dirt Riot about how he decided to quit a successful career to pursue his passion and about how is able to get so much stuff done while living on the road full time. You get to hear Matt and Cody talk about how we ended up in air conditioning and why we think there should be more investment in shop classes in school.

We talk to Steve from @ruggedrocks and @ruggedroutes about the work he has done in the #nissan offroad space and in #gps routing. We discover that Steve is a mad scientist that hangs out with people on the International Space Station! We had a really good conversation with Steve and hope to be able to connect with him again soon.

This week we talk about the recent blog update that recaps our #cleghorn run and when we stopped by the @syndicate.offroad meet-n-greet. Then, we get a full taste of jealousy after talking to Sean Harwood from @big_island_offroad #syndiacte.offroad #syndicatejeepclub #syndicateyotas #airdownoffroad #tombelljeep @nexentireusa

We recap the time that Cody spent in #bigbear and #cougarbuttes on the @nexentireusa #roadianmtx tire test, then we talk to Robert from @otwellweldingandfabrication about his awesome Gen 1 #tacoma and his amazing fabrication skills

Cody had the opportunity to go up to #bigbear and test the @nexentireusa #roadianmtx tires on some really fun trails. This episode is the interviews that he did while on the trail run and next week will will go in to the details of the trip. Thank you to Nexen for allowing us to participate in the event, we really appreciate it. Paul Jpo from Nexen Don Alexander from the Jeep 4x4 Training School D...

Matt tells us about his dirt bike trip last weekend, then we talk to Rob Dman (@_robdaman). Rob is a YouTube Creator that is passionate about his #toyotatacoma. He recently collaborated with Santa Margarita Toyota (@sm_toyota) to build-out a new Tacoma for them. We really enjoyed our conversation with Rob and can't wait until we can connect with him again.

We recap our time as the emcees of the @ecokrawl event this weekend in Norco, Ca. We have interviews with @unboundmo @otwellweldingandfabrication @slickrockgear @atomicmonkeyindustries @currirenterprises @airdown_offroad and @nexentireusa Then, we make an attempt to talk about some UFO stuff (because we keep teasing it) and it goes so far off the rails, we had to scrap most of it. We will be back...

We talk to Chase & Jackie Gentry about @adventure.ovrlnd, @gentrygym and all the hard work that goes in to making it all work. These two have a great story and they are inspiring on so many levels. We appreciated the chance to talk to them and look forward to all the things they will accomplish in the future.

Matt, Jose, and Cody are sitting around the booth at the @4wpriverside talkin' trash and sharing random information that has no value at all. We get an update from Matt on his quest for a new vehicle, then, Terry Burke comes on to tell us about the upcoming @ecokrawl event on March 23rd & 24th. @falken

We hear a voicemail from Casey about how he broke down..again. Cody recaps his trip to Tierra Del Sol where he gets lost (no surprise). And we talk to Ricky from 4 Wheel Parts Riverside about the Madness in March sale on March 9th, 2019. @falkentire

This week we have a conversation with Terry Madden, an accomplished off-road racer, recovery expert, and mentor to the next generation of drivers. He tells us about where he comes from, how he got in to the off road world, and what he has planned for the future. @falkentire @terry_madden @ultra4 

We talk about how Cody's truck may or may not make it back from a trip to Mexico, then Jose comes on to talk about the snow wheeling we did at Bee Canyon after he saw the trail on the @offroadrookies page @falkentire

This week Brandon (@code_5337) stops by to recap how Falken did at KOH 2019. Then we speak to John Kingston (@roaminglost) about his photography career, BLM clean up efforts, his #mitsubishimontero, and his new podcast.

Matt unknowingly steps in to the den of death and tries to survive whatever it is that is trying to kill Cody. Then we talk about the upcoming  @ 4WheelParts  March Madness event and Cody talks about his tour of the @currieent facility in Corona, Ca @falkentire

Cody's house was attacked by the plague and Matt was smart enough to stay away. Because we had to cancel the interviews we had planned, we decided to do a call on Matt's drive home from work to just catch up on some things.

This is the recap of Day 2 of the EcoKrawl event that took place on January 19th and 20th, 2019. We had the opportunity to have conversations with Don Alexander of the Jeep 4x4 Training School, @thefabschool, Paul Jho of @NexenTireUSA, Brian "@thejeepguy" Cole from @4wheelparts, and Black Series Camper

This is the recap of Day 1 of the EcoKrawl event that took place on January 19th and 20th, 2018. We had the opportunity to have conversations with @empire_jeep_club, @bobbylickatoe, @airdown_offroad, @milkteacoma, @jeepperformance, @currieenterprises, and @maxtracsuspension The Day 2 recap will be released on our normal Thursday schedule. We are pretty happy with how things went in the #orangeroom...

We talk to the members of the Inland Empire Jeep Club and Syndicate Offroad about their merger to create Syndicate Jeep Club. We also go through some listener feedback, talk about the upcoming EcoKrawl event, and explore the idea of a crowd funding campaign to get Matt an offroad vehicle. @falkentire @syndicate.offroad @syndicatejeepclub @ecokrawl

We give you guys a recap of our Ocotillo Wells trip at the end of December, then we talk to AJ Van De Water @fotornr on Instagram. He tells us his inspiring story with an infectious amount of enthusiasm and we love it. @falkentire 

We go through the iTunes reviews from December then we have a conversation with Terry Burk from @EcoKrawl. Terry tells us about the upcoming EcoKrawl event in Norco, CA on Jan 19th & 20th. Please go get your tickets at ecokrawl.com and join us at the event.

This week, we go through the audio that Matt and Jose recorded while at the Empire Jeep Club Toy Drive. We recap some of the stuff we did this year and talk about plans for the future. Thank you to all of you for an amazing 2018! @falkentire @socal_fzj_80 @empire_jeep_club @mountainmikeschino

Amy Granat, Managing Director from the California Off Road Vehicle Association, talks to us about the work that CORVA does to help insure that all of us have access to public lands for the off road recreation that we love. Please donate and/or become a member at www.corva.org @falkentire @c.o.r.v.a.

Fred from Mountain Hatch tells us about how a spilled cup of cocoa spawned a whole family business and how they are developing a solid following around the unalienable right of the people to use their tailgates for what they are made for. Please go check out www.mountanhatch.org  and follow @mountain_hatch on instagram. 

Joe, Gus, and Ricardo come and hang out in the spare bedroom with Matt and Cody. We talk about the upcoming Toy Drive on Dec 14th, their trail breakage, and ghost hunting at 2am. Please come and join us at Mountain Mikes Pizza on December 14th for the Toy Drive. @jcortez_909 @gus_guss87 @greencloverjku @falkentire @empire_jeep_club @mountainmikeschino