Rigged for Dirt

Ep. 116 - Hanging with Matt Frick from Camp4lo.com. Presented by Goose Gear. Sep 16, 2024 00:35:05 Hanging out with our friend, Matt Frick. Creator of one of the best Overland adventure trips south of the border, Camp 4lo. Giving every style of off-roader a little something they'l have fun at and great food and bitchin views all along the way. Check them out at Camp4lo.com

Ep. 115 - Chuck & Mason Converse (before he left Milestar)...This one's way late but still good. Sep 16, 2024 00:45:43 Well, we had Chuck on the podcast when he was still with Milestar and things were going well. Since then he's gone onto other things but this is still a great episode with Chuck and his wife Mason. Everything from 7ast times on a trail, running a media company, his time at Milestar and more.

Ep. 114 - Jessi, Jeffy, Hooking and High Stress Situations at the Rebelle Rally. Presented by Goose Gear. Aug 11, 2024 00:25:23 Eric and Ali hang out with Jessi Puffenburger at Overland Expo West 2024.

Ep 113 - Overland Expo West - Francis Manuel and his Super Pacific Tundra Jun 18, 2024 00:20:56 Ali sits down with longtime friend and past podcast guest, Francis Manuel, for a quick catch-up to talk about his new build with Super Pacific and balancing work, life and passions.

Ep 112 - Expo West Series - "We're Professionals" Jerry and the Tembo Herd presented by Goose Gear Jun 18, 2024 01:23:11 Our Overland Expo West Series continues as Ali sits down with Jerry and the Herd from Tembo Tusk to talk about all things overland including the new state of the industry from it's humble small company roots, running a business, coming of age, adapting fast, post Covid realities, keeping the vibe alive and more. Guests include: Jerry L'ecuyer Brian L'ecuyer Gavin Jake Josh Jamie Tommy Mike Eric

Ep 111 - 2 Dudes 1 Shower Pouch - Mike Houston From Shower Pouch May 31, 2024 00:45:34 Our Overland Expo series presented by Goose Gear (www.goose-gear.com) continues... Eric and Ali catch up with Michael Houston, co-founder of Shower Pouch—the ultimate personal hygiene wipe. Join us as we dive into the story behind this innovative product and explore a few unexpected tangents. Plus, a special drop-in by longtime friend and RFD supporter, Josh Hazelton. Learn more about the shower-i

Ep 110 - The Darién Gap With Patty Upton At OEW24 May 31, 2024 01:06:35 “What I dare…I will! What I will…I do!” - Loren Lee Upton 1935-2022 We kick off our first episode of our Overland Expo West series presented by Goose Gear (www.goose-gear.com) with a true tale of adventure. I have the privilege of sitting down with Patty Upton to delve into the extraordinary adventures of her late husband, Loren Upton, and his groundbreaking journey across one of the most perilou

EP 109 - Calico, Photography and Minorities Within the Offroad/Overland Space with Jimmy Shaw Mar 8, 2024 01:19:37 Ali and Eric are back on location in the desert landscape of Calico, Ca. They're joined by friend and fellow overlander/offroad enthusiast, Jimmy Shaw, who's also a badass photographer. Our conversation tangents range across the topics of photography, minorities within the offroad/overland space, the drawbacks of electric cars, wanting Subaru to be great again and more. Follow along with Rigged fo

EP 108 - On top of Chocolate Thunder - King of the Hammers 2024 Feb 17, 2024 01:13:47 Hello? New podcast episode live now, who this? Holy shitake mushrooms it’s been a minute! In this episode we go to the 2024 King of the Hammers Presented by @optimabatteries and set up alongside the iconic trail, Chocolate Thunder during the Everyman Challenge race. We discuss everything from doing our part with participating in the Tread Lightly morning cleanups, teams we’re following including

Ep 107 - The 1st Annual Fast Friends Fieldtrip & a Sasquatch Oct 22, 2023 01:31:03 Ali, Ashley, Eric, Kelly and Jordan get together to recap about our epic multi-day trip, the Fast Friends Fieldtrip. Basically a scaled back and constantly moving version of Summer Camp. And we're joined by our friend Jordan Kepler of Sasquatch Survival Gear/resident knife maker/blacksmith/comic relief, who takes us to one of his favorite spots overlooking wine country. Just good times, good food,

Ep 106 - The New Beginning of an Old End Oct 17, 2023 00:38:25 (Ali here) Overdue update episode from my car and crappy recorder on my iPhone. Been a long time coming but here are the updates on the podcast, where we’ve been at, what’s been going on and what the future may look like moving forward. Thanks to all of our listeners! We’re still figuring all this out! Stay tuned, promise there’s more to come!

Ep105 - Treading Lightly And A Party In The Woods With Pure4x4, Tread Mag And Goose Gear Sep 1, 2023 01:16:36 Ali and Eric head out to the Pure 4x4 event in Big Bear, Ca at Holcomb Valley Ranch. We connect with Kelly from Tread, Natalie from Goose Gear and Phil Ysidro, founder of Pure 4x4. Beautiful ranch with great people and a lot of fun.

EP 104 - An Average Podcast With Ben From The Average Overlanders Aug 12, 2023 01:21:17 We hang out with Ben from the Average Overlanders for this episode following our hang out at the KC x Chemical guys rigs and coffee event. We spend time talking about the lack of time in life

EP 103 - Matt And Eric - Subie Shakedown Run & the Newly Remodeled Silverado Canyon Market Aug 12, 2023 01:30:22 Ali, Matt and Eric get together for a day up in Silverado Canyon shaking down the newly built Subarus. We also swing by our friend Jeff's newly remodeled market and restaurant at the Silverado Canyon Market where we happen to stumble upon his monthly meetup of some of the most gorgeous classical cars you've ever seen. We end the day with pitchers of beers and good stories.

Something Shocking. Two Subarus, Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD Mag. Jul 15, 2023 00:55:42 FInally, the closures are lifted and Big Bear is back in business. Ali and Eric take this opportunity to get out, recharge and do some stock suspension testing and first impressions with their Subarus. What a wild difference between the Jeeps! We sit with Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD magazine to shoot the shit and discuss all things project related.

Frank Is Back! We dive deeper into all that's happened and screw the intro! Jun 23, 2023 01:22:14 Frank and Ali finally get back together for some catching up since Frank took a break after Summer Camp. We talk about managing expectations and how sometimes you run at different speeds and it's not always the right speed for everyone. It's deep, it's fun, it feels like old times

EP - 100 - It's Late, But It's Here - 100th Milestone And The Usual Rants Jun 2, 2023 01:16:00 The podcast that's a week late, Eric and Ali go live on Instagram for the 100th Rigged For Dirt Podcast episode. Get into everything from their dual Subaru builds, partner discussions (KC Lights, Front Runner Outfitters, GooseGear, Torqmasters, Wired By Greg, Shock Surplus, Rallitek, Ironman 4x4 and more), talk about doing something at a shop and at home (sorry about the leaky rack E). We also do

EP - 99 - Meet our new co-host and build partner, Eric Dalcin May 12, 2023 01:26:41 We reintroduce you to longtime friend and past guest on Rigged For Dirt, Eric Dalcin, who's now stepping into a more full-time co-host seat with us here. We know you'll like hearing his perspective and as usual, Ali will be there to dumb things down for you.

EP 98 - Rigs & Brews w/ Adam Leidy, the USFS, a bunch of friends and tube tops. Oh & tangents... Apr 28, 2023 00:47:35 Once again we come together but this time we're in San Diego for Rigs and Brew's event at Duckfoot Brewery. Many great beers were had and great friends were hung with. Adam Leidy our Forest Service buddy from the INYO National Forest area came down to talk to us about treading lightly and doing our part. We also got dropped in on by our friend Ali (a girl), Jerry from Tembo, Jimmy from Overland Co

EP97 - Party Cast In Anza Borrego with Marco, Jerry, Luke, Matt, Eric and Ali. Apr 14, 2023 01:09:27 What an awesome trip! All the friends come out for this one where we sit surrounded by the beauty of the Anza Borrego desert. We are joined by Jerry from Tembo Tusk (@tembotusk), Luke Agajanian (@lukeashoots)and his daughter, Eric Dalcin (@american_overland), Mattt Lorenger (@3.2.1.Adventure), and everyone's friend, Marco Hernandez (@ovrlndx). We talk all things Skottles, kids, projects and life o

Ep96 - Not So Tiny Rigs Mar 31, 2023 01:25:40 A great one for you aspiring entrepreneurs out there looking to strike out on your own. We spend an evening with Daniel Elo who takes time away from his very pregnant wife to talk about being a small business owner (no pun intended). From when we used to see eachother on the streets driving from our old 9-5s to both being heavily involved in the industry, this is one that has been a long time comi

Ep95 - Lasertown and Average Overlanders. Mar 17, 2023 01:05:21 I get a chance to sit down with Jared from the Average Overlanders and completely bomb the sound mix on this one (Where's Frank! - and I blame the Rove Adventure Beer!)...But all-in all, sound quality issues aside, it's a great opportunity to get to meet this unique individual out in a very unique location, Lasertown, out in in Johnson Valley thanks to Mythosaur Motorsports who threw a very cool w

Ep94 - Jeff Mcallister, a Suburban and living an interesting life. Feb 17, 2023 00:56:54 I get a chance to sit down with good friend Jeff Mcallister (. @ruff_me_and_a_jeep_cherokee ) who recently came into possession of a couple yards full of old iron. From square bodies to vintage curves we talk about legacy, overlanding and living a life where no stone is unturned. Hopefully this inspires you to get out of your comfort zone and be open to opportunities as they come!

EP93 - RFD Season 5 Kickoff w/ Jessi & the Boys Jan 17, 2023 01:52:01 We kick off the new year from the first RFD event of the year in Laguna Hills where we're joined by Rebelle Rally driver and personal friend, Jessi Puffenbarger, who talks about the trials and tribulations of being a privateer. Then we bring you part 2 of episode 93 in the Cleaveland National Forest with longtime friends and occasional visitors of Rigged For Dirt, Matt Lorenger (3.2.1.adventure) a

EP92 - Brandon Alvarez Of TreadLightly! Sep 4, 2022 01:06:45 In this episode we head up to our local mountains on a scouting trip with Travis (EP91) of the USFS and Brandon Alvarez from TreadLightly! We get to pick his brain about Tread Lightly, what it's all about, what he's all about and some tangents. Oh, and MANGE BEAR!

EP91 - Travis From The USFS Drops Some Knowledge! Aug 8, 2022 01:05:48 Ali and Frank get to finally sit down with Travis from the USFS! Travis has been an instrumental part of making the RFD team's dream of advocacy and service a reality. In this episode Travis shares the knowledge and passion that makes him such a great ally and land manager. Enjoy!

EP90 - OE Expo West w/Trent McGee And Verne Simons Jul 25, 2022 01:17:50 The final installment on our Overland Expo Series! Ali sits down with Trent McGee And Verne Simons for some good times and wrapping up another great event out in Arizona!

EP89 - OE Expo West w/Jordan Kepler And Barry Dueck Jul 10, 2022 00:43:08 Ali sits down with Jordan Kepler of Lost Sasquatch and Barry Dueck from SureFire. Sit down, crack a beer, and get to know these awesome guys!

EP88 - OE West, KInd Of An Awesome Episode! Jun 26, 2022 00:39:11 Ali continues our Expo series and hangs out with Karah Behrand and Taylor Steffies, two awesome women within the world of all things motor driven to talk about their stories in coming up within the off (and on) road space.

EP87 - OE Expo West - All About The Fluids! Jun 26, 2022 00:23:14 Continuing our series from Overland Expo West, Ali sits with Ernie Soliz from Torco oil and steals our buddy Francis away from Deadman Offroad for this fun little chat. Enjoy!

EP86 - Overland Expo West w/Summit 4x4 Jun 20, 2022 00:51:19 We continue the Overland Expo West fun with Summit 4x4!

EP85 - Overland Expo West w/Tony Ellis Jun 20, 2022 00:35:32 RFD hits Overland Expo West! Ali takes this one solo and hangs out with some of the best!

EP84 - Making The Outdoors Greaterer For All! Jun 13, 2022 01:22:01 Frank and Ali head out to the San Bernardino National Forest to help the USFS and the TreadLightly team clean up and do some maintenance! We cleaned up some areas and cleared out some gutters that assist in drainage and erosion mitigation.

EP83 - Just Don't Die Alone May 30, 2022 01:20:31 Who's ready to go down the rabbit hole? Get ready, we're going all sorts of tangents on this one.

EP82 - The One With Everyone! May 16, 2022 01:34:35 We get the party going for our final night in Moab! We won't spoil it, you need to listen, but we will say things get rowdy and we have a blast, so buckle up and let's go!

EP81 - Moab With John From Innova May 1, 2022 01:14:47 Frank and Ali continue the episodes from Moab's Easter Jeep Safari! This time sitting down with John from Innova covering everything from Moab to diagnostics and even RC cars. Enjoy!

EP80 - The Road To Easter Jeep Safari! Apr 17, 2022 00:40:22 Frank and Ali hit the road again! We bring back the in-car mics and have some fun on the way to Easter Jeep Safari 2022!

EP79 - We're Back! Apr 4, 2022 01:07:01 Rigged for Dirt is back! We kick off the new season of rigged for dirt with a big event at MagnaFlow HQ in Oceanside, CA.

EP78 - King of The Hammers 2022! Mar 12, 2022 00:39:33 Frank and Ali hit the dustbowl for one of the worlds largest off road racing events ever! The King of The Hammers! Listen as we dive into this madmax meets burning man world of Ultra4 racing.

EP77 - Full Circle Dec 27, 2021 01:17:53 Back to where it all began for Ali. This is the location that began the journey for him and by extension this podcast. After a major milestone capping the long journey, we dive in.

EP76 - Alone In The Dark Dec 13, 2021 01:10:51 There's been a lot going on, from cleaning up after people to wheeling alone in the dark. Here we go!

EP73 - The Ghost and The Roast Nov 30, 2021 00:51:14 Our final episode from Overland Expo is expertly timed with Halloween! We sit down with Jim from Ground Pounder Coffee for some awesome chat about his life and history, his business, AND his spooky living situation that gave us chills!

EP75 - Joshua Tree Late Night Nov 29, 2021 01:42:36 We're out in Joshua Tree for a cleanup event of some BLM land. After a long few weeks of planing and travel we sit down and let our minds wander around the campfire.

EP74 - Bomber Crew MTB (Sensitive Content Warning) Nov 15, 2021 00:55:42 (Sensitive Content Warning) We head out to the first Bomber Crew MTB Veterand Day Ride! We had a great time honoring our veterans and raising money and awareness for their continued support. We touch on how Bomber Crew MTB began and discuss some personal stories on what it be a veteran with PTSD.

EP72 - Overland Expo West Oct 18, 2021 01:08:21 We went to Overland Expo West, We recorded some episodes. But more importantly, we talked about the Rebel Off Road Colorful Colorado Adventure and an LS3 swap!

EP71 - Bobby From Off The Grid Surplus Oct 4, 2021 01:09:10 We head south to San Diego to hang out with Bobby, CEO of Off the Grid Surplus! We talk business, race cars, and more!

EP70 - Here Comes The Rain Again... Sep 5, 2021 00:53:28 The crew is at the Rigged for Dirt Summer Camp! Theres not doubt we live in a time where things don't happen as you expect, challenges are around every corner and they seem to hit harder than usual. It's been a rough 18 months. But despite the rain, there is a break in the clouds. Enjoy!

EP69 - TrailChaser Podcast interviews Rigged for Dirt Sep 5, 2021 01:52:23 In a VERY Special episode, we are hosting ANOTHER PODCAST on Rigged for Dirt! We hung out with the guys from The Trailchasers Podcast on their show. We decided, let's share the love! So here it is, The Trailchasers Podcast featuring Rigged for Dirt's Frank and Ali!

EP68 - 4,000 Miles Aug 23, 2021 00:43:44 Frank and Ali hit the road to the road, destination, SUMMER CAMP! It was an eventful ride there but first we need to catch up on the epic 4,000 mile roadtrip Frank went on that was packed with firsts, and tons of cool history and parks!

EP67 - Chris Doering Founder Of Land Ops Aug 9, 2021 01:00:40 We had a great opportunity to finally meet and sit down with Chris Doering, founder of Land Ops. Enjoy as we talk about the skills, fun adventures and challenges Chris and Land Ops puts on for its members!

EP66 - Getting Rigged For Dirt Jul 21, 2021 01:35:58 Frank and Ali spend some time discussing some much needed upgrades coming to both vehicles. Strap in and let's talk gear, aliens, and archeology. Just go with it...

EP65 - Greg Cottrell Of Rugged Radios Jul 12, 2021 00:48:31 This episode we have the pleasure of sitting with Greg Cottrell at his new Rugged Radios HQ. We dig deep into the passion and drive that has fueled him from a young age and what created that fire. We hope you enjoy this episode of Rigged for Dirt!

EP64 - God, My Wife, The Streets Jun 28, 2021 01:03:22 Frank and Ali get a some time with Jeff Coxen of Rogue Element and Brotherhood of Brew. Jeff reminds us how to properly close out a thank you speech! Enjoy.

EP63 - Terra Crew Jun 14, 2021 01:20:22 Frank and Ali get to sit down with some of the Terra Crew guys. Discussions around community, builds, build phases and what is Terra Crew anyway! Listen and find out!

EP62 - 'Til The Wheels Fall Off! May 31, 2021 01:17:01 Frank and Ali arrive at the end of the road for this adventure. Cut short in the most epic of ways!

EP61 - Prelude May 16, 2021 01:44:55 Frank and Ali are back from Moab and ready to start hitting the local stomping grounds. The last month has been incredibly busy for the RFD team, from meet-ups to Clean-up and some camping in between, we have a lot to catch up on!

EP60 - Smiles For Miles, Thanks Moab! May 3, 2021 01:08:18 This is it! We're heading home! The RFD team hits the road back to home from Moab, and even the trip home is not without its events. Always an adventure!

EP59 - #MIKEHERNANDEZ!!! AKA Mini Liam Neeson Apr 19, 2021 02:04:48 Ali and Frank are nearing the end of the trip as they head out to the Rebel Off Road house to recount the epic adventure and misadventures of the trip so far! Joining us on this episode is Mike Hernandez, (#MIKEHERNANDEZ!) of Fieldcraft Survival.

EP58 - We're Going-Going Back-Back to Moab-Moab Apr 5, 2021 01:07:08 Ali and Frank hit the road to relive the glory days of Moab 2 years ago! This time they embark in Kate 2.0, Ali's newly completed rebuild of his jeep JKU.

EP57 - Save The Dunes, Don't Be A Slacker! Mar 22, 2021 00:54:32 Frank and Ali hit the road for a quick trip to Oceano Dunes to get the details on what's going on with the possible closure. While there they meet up with Dustin of Rugged Radios, a local business, and supporter of Friends of Oceano Dunes, the group leading the effort to preserve public land use.

EP56 - Hungry Valley SVRA w/Special Guest Mr. Wind Mar 8, 2021 01:00:06 Frank and Ali kick off a new series exploring the Off-Road Parks of Southern California. First on the list is a special place, a place where it all began for this duo, Hungry Valley SVRA in Gorman, CA. Join us as we hang out with our friends, try some obstacles and spend quality time with our BEST friend, Mr. Wind.

EP55 - Eric, Let's Do This Again! Feb 20, 2021 01:32:49 Ali and Frank sit down with Eric and share a collective near-death experience. Maybe Kate was getting her payback, maybe it was just bad luck. We'll never know. One thing we do know, the team is back at it, getting dirty and making plans for a big 2021!

EP54 - PT2 Rebelle Yell! Feb 6, 2021 00:58:25 Part 2: Frank and Ali head south to Encinitas, CA to meet with the founder of the Rebelle Rally, Emily Miller. Listen as they talk competition, overcoming challenges, and what it takes to put on what is quickly becoming one of the most popular stage events in the world!

EP53 - PT1 Rebelle Yell! Jan 24, 2021 01:21:06 Frank and Ali head south to Encinitas, CA to meet with the founder of the Rebelle Rally, Emily Miller. Listen as they talk competition, overcoming challenges, and what it takes to put on what is quickly becoming one of the most popular stage events in the world!

EP52 - This Is (not) The Greatest Episode In The World Jan 9, 2021 01:34:53 Sometimes not everything goes as planned or just plain wrong. Frank and Ali talk about one of those situations and how to overcome it in this episode of Rigged for Dirt

EP51 - Saying Goodbye to 2020 Dec 28, 2020 01:16:15 Frank and Ali say farewell to 2020 in this episode to wrap up the year.

EP50 - Jason Demello Dec 14, 2020 00:57:14 Frank and Ali are back at Demello Off-Road, We sit down with Jason and talk about what's next for Demello and the future offerings of Off-road rigs!

EP49 - Mojave Salt, Shake, Rattle and Roll Nov 30, 2020 00:36:36 Ali and Frank share the second half of their recent Mojave Road Trip. After a day of cleaning up the Death Valley Mine location, this day was dedicated to putting in miles!

EP48 - Back To Mojave! Nov 15, 2020 00:58:52 Frank and Ali head back out to the Mojave Desert to do some restoration on the Mojave Road with the National Park Service and Overland Bound.

EP47 - Pt.2 M M M My Sedona Nov 2, 2020 00:55:33 Frank and Ali pick where it left off with Part 2 of M M M My Sedona. Things get a little weird as the night carries on and it seems the later hours, alcohol, and rising moon are coming to a head. We hope you enjoy, this oddest of RFD episodes! Side note, things were all good in the morning as the effects of the strange night wore off.

EP46 - M M M My Sedona Oct 19, 2020 01:05:54 Frank and Ali head back into the wild! Finally at it again. We stoked be out camping and recording under the stars again. Join us as we cover an epic trip to Sedona and a little about where we are now!

EP45 - Jillian Rebekah, we're going there and back! Oct 5, 2020 02:09:44 In this episode, we hang out with Jillian Rebekah, a long time overlander and year-round adventurer. We're covering a lot of ground from equality in the off-road world to politics and the state of the union as we see it from our small community. There is no escaping the chaos that is in front of us at this point in history. It gets spicy and we hope you enjoy the healthy debate as we discuss empat

EP44 - Josh Patterson of Off The Grid Surplus Sep 21, 2020 01:33:19 We head south to Escondido, CA to visit our friend Josh Patterson of Off the Grid Surplus at their new flagship store! Join us as we talk business, off-roading and everything in between.

EP43 - Back From The Rubicon Sep 7, 2020 01:15:44 Ali is back from the Rubicon! Listen as we talk about what went right, and what went oh-so-wrong!

EP42 - The Road To Rubicon Aug 24, 2020 01:21:12 The road to RuBicon. Frank and Ali dive into what has been an 18 month + journey for Ali. From the story in Episode 1 to now with Kate on jack stands 3 weeks into an overhaul and 4 days before leaving for Northern CA with friends. This episode dives deep into some challenges and some successes. We hope you enjoy it.

EP41 - Luke At Me Now! Aug 9, 2020 01:35:39 Frank and Ali pay a visit to Luke Agajanian, if you don't know who he is, don't worry that's by design. Luke is a jack of all trades and some of those trades require discretion. Sit down, relax, and prepare for some insane stories, ON A BOAT!

EP40 - Runnin With FOTORNR Jul 27, 2020 01:09:43 This episode we sit down with AJ, known to most as “FotoRNR”. It’s an episode we’ve wanted to do for a while as AJ has a history of building some pretty epic vehicles, taking amazing photography, and living in our neighborhood to boot. Schedules finally aligned and we talk about his builds, career, family, adulting, and what’s next!

EP39 - When Things Go Wrong, Don't Go With Them Jul 13, 2020 00:55:05 We open this one with a quote from King, Elvis Presley, “When things go wrong, don't go with them.” Things don’t always go right, and Instagram isn’t life, and what you do when no one is watching or listening is what really matters. Frank and Ali set off on a weekend trip things rarely went to plan. Luckily the team pressed on and they managed to squeeze out a few wins from an otherwise empty tube

EP38 - Rebel Off Road's Bond Gilmer Jun 27, 2020 01:16:33 It’s been a long time coming! We finally get to sit down with Bond Gilmer of Rebel Off-Road. As both customers and friends, it was great to hear some of the amazing experiences and stories Bond has in the off-road world. He’s wheeled on 3 continents and seen and done quite a bit, from off-roading to overloading, or as he calls it “travel”. Enjoy the episode! We mix it up pretty good, so buckle up!

EP37 - Steve Hayes At Front Runner Outfitters Jun 15, 2020 01:00:37 Join us as the RFD team heads over to Front Runner Outfitters to sit down with the CEO of North American operations, Steve Hayes. We talk about history, business, adventure, and more!

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