Many who have sat around the campfire with family and friends know that so many great memories and conversations come up. It has been this way for as long as time. Around the Campfire With Jason & Jordan is no different. This is the podcast that is about Overlanding, life, adventure, and all the things in between.
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Rigged for Dirt is an American adventure podcast hosted by Frank and Ali. Ali is a addicted project builder, former Brand Manager for 5.11 Tactical, past Marketing Director at KC Lights and now owner of Fast Friends Clothing co. Frank is a 20 year veteran of the outdoor industry working for Shimano's Bike Division. Eric is an avid outdoorsman heavily involved in archery, fly fishing and all things wheeled and off-road as well as an apparel design professional at Prana. Together they rediscov ...
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Ep 113 - Overland Expo West - Francis Manuel and his Super Pacific Tundra
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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Ep 112 - Expo West Series - "We're Professionals" Jerry and the Tembo Herd presented by Goose Gear
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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'ecuyerBrian L'…
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Ep 111 - 2 Dudes 1 Shower Pouch - Mike Houston From Shower Pouch
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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 suppor…
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Ep 110 - The Darién Gap With Patty Upton At OEW24
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“What I dare…I will!What I will…I do!”- Loren Lee Upton1935-2022We 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 groundbre…
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EP 109 - Calico, Photography and Minorities Within the Offroad/Overland Space with Jimmy Shaw
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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…
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EP 108 - On top of Chocolate Thunder - King of the Hammers 2024
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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 mor…
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Ep 107 - The 1st Annual Fast Friends Fieldtrip & a Sasquatch
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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 ove…
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(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!…
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Ep105 - Treading Lightly And A Party In The Woods With Pure4x4, Tread Mag And Goose Gear
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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EP 104 - An Average Podcast With Ben From The Average Overlanders
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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 lifeBy Rigged for Dirt
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This episode we're talking about different storage setups and what to bring based on your needs and the types of trips that you are taking. How creative do you have to get with your setup to make your adventures comfortable and enjoyable? Check out the latest on what we do on our own trips and the thought process behind it all.…
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EP 103 - Matt And Eric - Subie Shakedown Run & the Newly Remodeled Silverado Canyon Market
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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 o…
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Episode 6 We're back! What have we been up to and our updates
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We've been gone for the past few months with different life events and adventures. Now the team is back and ready to talk about how things have been and what has changed since our last episode. We go over the next upcoming events for Indy Overlander's as well as our own personal events that we will be hosting and or doing. Get up to date on what ha…
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Something Shocking. Two Subarus, Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD Mag.
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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…
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Frank Is Back! We dive deeper into all that's happened and screw the intro!
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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 timesBy Rigged for Dirt
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EP - 100 - It's Late, But It's Here - 100th Milestone And The Usual Rants
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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 a…
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EP - 99 - Meet our new co-host and build partner, Eric Dalcin
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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EP 98 - Rigs & Brews w/ Adam Leidy, the USFS, a bunch of friends and tube tops. Oh & tangents...
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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 …
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Episode 5 Route and trip planning using maps, apps, and GPS.
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You have a trip that you are planning and when you are trying to find the best route or even a great spot to camp out then it can seem like a daunting task. In this episode then we talk about some of the basics to route planning and the different tools that we use to plan out our own trips and routes.…
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EP97 - Party Cast In Anza Borrego with Marco, Jerry, Luke, Matt, Eric and Ali.
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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 t…
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No matter if out on the trail, at home, at work, or even just around the town you should always strive to be prepared for the worst. In this week's episode then we dive into some general thoughts on preparedness and what are some areas to think about when getting ready for that epic adventure or even just being prepared for disasters.…
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Episode 3 The Top 3 Essentials to think about when getting into camping
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If you are new to camping or just getting back into camping then you should have a plan on what is needed and not needed. But what is really essential for camping? In this episode, we go over the 3 essential areas you need to look into for camping. Shelter, water, and food will be the top items you need to get going. We review some of the items we …
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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 in…
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Episode 2 Getting Started in Overlanding and What to Think About
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Have you been thinking about getting into overlanding? Are you seeing a lot of different items that would work for your build and really don't know how much to spend? We have all been here when getting started. Join us this week as we dive into where to start and how to start planning your overland build all while sitting around the campfire in con…
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Ep95 - Lasertown and Average Overlanders.
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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 thank…
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Episode 1 Introducing Around the Campfire With Jason and Jordan
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So many great conversations and memories take place around a great campfire. This is where Around the Campfire with Jason and Jordan was born from. In this episode, you get introduced to Jason and Jordan, where they come from, and what the podcast is all about. It is like pulling up a seat at a great campfire and talking with friends and family. Jo…
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Ep94 - Jeff Mcallister, a Suburban and living an interesting life.
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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 op…
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EP93 - RFD Season 5 Kickoff w/ Jessi & the Boys
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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 …
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EP92 - Brandon Alvarez Of TreadLightly!
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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EP91 - Travis From The USFS Drops Some Knowledge!
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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EP90 - OE Expo West w/Trent McGee And Verne Simons
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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EP89 - OE Expo West w/Jordan Kepler And Barry Dueck
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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EP88 - OE West, KInd Of An Awesome Episode!
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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EP87 - OE Expo West - All About The Fluids!
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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RFD hits Overland Expo West! Ali takes this one solo and hangs out with some of the best!By Rigged for Dirt
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We continue the Overland Expo West fun with Summit 4x4!By Rigged for Dirt
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EP84 - Making The Outdoors Greaterer For All!
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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Who's ready to go down the rabbit hole? Get ready, we're going all sorts of tangents on this one.By Rigged for Dirt
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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There's been a lot going on, from cleaning up after people to wheeling alone in the dark. Here we go!By Rigged for Dirt
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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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.By Rigged for Dirt
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EP74 - Bomber Crew MTB (Sensitive Content Warning)
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(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.By Rigged for Dirt
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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!By Rigged for Dirt
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EP71 - Bobby From Off The Grid Surplus
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We head south to San Diego to hang out with Bobby, CEO of Off the Grid Surplus! We talk business, race cars, and more!By Rigged for Dirt
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