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ModernJeeper ShowGuess Who's Back? Kinda. -- #247Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 247 of The ModernJeeper Show!Hello ModernJeepers, Matson from Metalcloak here, welcome to Episode 247 of The ModernJeeper Show…Maybe it's just a coincidence that the same month that Slim Shady reappears on the music feed, Corey, Jessy and Matson are back... (Sing it: Guess who’s back, Guess, who’s back, Da Na Na”)Well kinda. Yes, it has been a long 6 months, but we had a special opportunity to record another episode and here it is.We will talk about that, and about a lot of ot...2024-06-271h 27ModernJeeper ShowLive from Metalcloak World Headquarters, Ultra4, Land Use & Matchbox’s New Gladiator — #244Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 244 of The ModernJeeper Show…Welcome to the Rare Live Episode where Corey, Jessy & Matson are all in the same room... at MC World HQ.We talk about the demise of Ultra4 USA, Land Use, Matchbox's new Gladiator, Metalcloak production systems, and CTI Tour 2024.As usual, it is a fun spontaneous ride complete with Matson smacking his gum... bad podcast etiquette, lol.We are incredibly grateful for this episode to our supporters and friends including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Nacho Lighting, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios, Adventure Ra...2023-12-141h 04ModernJeeper ShowCorey's 800 HP Adventure — #238Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 238 of The ModernJeeper Show…Corey & Jessy are getting ready for the Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam while Matson is back home getting ready for Metalcloak’s Skillz Day. This is another great random episode and we cover everything from the attacks in Israel to Christmas conspiracies to Jeeptoberfest to doing the work to mud pits to the value of communication and learning from others.And we hear from Corey what it was like being thrown the keys and taking 800hp for a spin. Matson shows off the Meta...2023-10-191h 03ModernJeeper ShowThe Declaration of Independence - #225Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 225 of the ModernJeeper Show... the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Freedom.While Corey is recovering from his surgery, and in celebration of Independence Day, Matson decided to simply read the Declaration of Independence. Reading that sacred document is a ritual Matson practices every 4th of July to remind himself of the real purpose of that day, the real reason we are celebrating.He thought you might enjoy it as well.As always we are extremely grateful to our supporters and friends including Milestar Tires, Raceline Wheels, B...2023-07-0610 minModernJeeper Show#209 - Silicon Valley Bank, Jeep’s Exploding Clutches, & Breaking Axles in Death Valley - The ModernJeeper ShowHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 209 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Matson got a chance to catch Corey & Jessy hot off the Death Valley Adventure and they go down several rabbit holes including Silicon Valley Bank and Jeep's Latest Recall.They also dive deep into the Rubicon Trail Foundation's Black Tie and Boots, which Matson was MC of this last weekend, expanding the 2023 CTI Tour, @zona_overland's big break, and what was completely unexpected at this year's Death Valley Spring Adventure. BTW, for the full experience of...2023-03-161h 06ModernJeeper Show#198 - 2023 is About Getting Sh** DoneHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 198 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.We are sitting in that strange week between Christmas and New Years... and we are feeling it. Corey, Jessy and Matson journey down what they do this time of year... they share New Years Resolutions, discuss the case of the mystery Oreos, how procrastination might be effective therapy, while change only happens with accountability, using OpenAI to do the lazy work, getting divorced from Social Media, and how 2023 might just be the year to get shit done. Oh...2022-12-291h 13ModernJeeper Show#193 – Happy Thanksgiving ModernJeepers, try not to Gaslight Yourself (& We Announce the $5000 Winner!)Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 193 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Happy Thanksgiving Modern Jeepers! Corey, Jessy and Matson recorded this last Tuesday, but this episode is very much about Thanksgiving... not only from a "Be Thankful" point of view, but from a deeper perspective on what we all may be missing.In the throes of life, it is interesting how much we miss when we are sucked into the vortex of social media... of self approval... of existence by visibility... of what Matson has dubbed Personal Gaslighting.Th...2022-11-241h 05ModernJeeper Show#165 - Win $20,000 For Your Jeep, Rich Strike, & Florida Jeep JamHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 165 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Corey & Jessy are in Panama Beach getting ready for this week's Florida Jeep Jam while Matson is hanging out on the balcony at Casa de Breakey a la NorCal. The most important takeaway from this week's episode is $20,000. Yep, the $20,000 Ultimate Rocklander Giveaway deadline is looming large. Have you entered yet? We also cover all things Jeep Jam and the inspirational story behind the amazing finish at the Kentucky Derby. Remember, each episode is preserved in video...2022-05-1248 minModernJeeper Show#162 – Sean Holman of The Truck Show Podcast, Off Road Guru, Gearhead and a True ModernJeeperHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 162 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Things are always happening in the world of the ModernJeeper... last week we were in Moab and this week Matson is back at MetalCloak World Headquarters while Corey & Jessy are on the road heading to Oklahoma City for a CTI Tour Stop on their way to Jeep Beach in Daytona Florida. Event season is in full force! And no one knows it better than our guest this week, friend, ModernJeeper, journalist, gearhead and all-around off-road Guru, Sean Holma...2022-04-211h 21ModernJeeper ShowEp. 160 - EJS REWIND - Easter Jeep Safari 2021 -Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 160 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This is a REWIND Episode... we are revisiting Episode 110 which was recorded live from Easter Jeep Safari 2021...Enjoy!------------------------Matson, Jessy and Corey are in Moab. Yep, at Easter Jeep Safari. It actually happened! They are still in disbelief. So the crew decided they should go record the podcast at the Jeep booth after having an outstanding breakfast at the Canyon’s Waffles & Steak house. However, all they ha...2022-04-0748 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 158 – The Random Show – Being Nice, Luxury Camping, Hating Harrys and How Real RockLanders do Death ValleyHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 158 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. The Random Show is back! Yep, this episode is just about Corey, Jessy and Matson catching up about whatever crosses the threshold of their thoughts. We've had some great interviews lately, but it is nice to just have a good BS session. They really try to spend this episode recapping the recent ModernJeeper Adventure to Death Valley, but end up all over the place including goondocks, woke CEOs, being nice, electric camping blankets, hating harrys and why Matson spent 24 hour...2022-03-241h 24ModernJeeper ShowEp. 156 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Casey 250 joins Corey & Jessy in Death ValleyHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 156 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This is a special episode... not done in our usual format. Corey and Jessy are hosting a group of ModernJeepers Adventurers in Death Valley this week and recorded a few daily clips to document and recap the Death Valley experience. They are joined by Adventure Rack Systems Brand Manager Mike Upchurch [who, yes, is out there with Matson’s Gladiator] and Casey McFarlane aka Casey 250 on YouTube and the internets. Matson recorded a little intro in orde...2022-03-1150 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 154 – ModernJeeper Martin Castro of Milestar Tires - King of the Hammers, Tire Technology and why Motorsports MattersHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 154 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Matson is relaxing on the porch, listening to the ocean waves while freezing his butt off at the Breakey Compound Northwest in Lincoln City Oregon. So we asked Jessy & Corey to take up the slack for the podcast this week so Matson could spend more time with the fam. And boy did they come through! Be prepared for an incredible fun filled ride with none other than ModernJeeper Martin Castro of Milestar Tires... they cover everyth...2022-02-241h 30ModernJeeper ShowEp. 146 – The Christmas Show!Merry Christmas ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 146 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.It's Christmas! So it's time to bring together some of our friends, drink good booze, wear ugly sweaters, and sing Christmas Carols... and we do none of that this year.Check out episode 97 for last years festive show. No, this year, it's Corey & Matson joined by our friends Phillip and Curtis to talk everything from Christmas trees, to trucks, to snow, to gas prices and losing weight. Even if you have never chec...2021-12-231h 07ModernJeeper ShowEp. 139 – The RoRo, SEMA, Death Valley and Picking the $5000 Giveaway Winner!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 139 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. While Jessy and Corey and buried up to their greasy overalls in cool SEMA builds, Matson is back at Metalcloak HQ having just recovered from the RoRo. They start this week’s episode chatting about the RoRo, what it was like for Matson and how he got through it. Then they dive into Hump n Bump, SEMA, and Death Valley… pretty much everything on Corey & Jessy’s busy, busy, schedule. And finally, the moment you have all bee...2021-11-0459 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 136 - Moab, Slickrock & Rain... Oh My! (And the $5000 Giveaway)Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 136 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Matson catches up with Corey & Jessy as they are showing off Moab to some friends from back East. Now, they are recording this from a VRBO with spotty internet, so while we have cleaned up a lot of the audio, if something doesn’t make sense, Matson says it’s all Corey and Jessy’s fault.As has become the habit as of late, your hosts wander all over the place from fixing an XJ, l...2021-10-0755 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 133 – RimRock Trail, Overheating Jeeps, Brain Elasticity, and Losing a Crypto WalletHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 133 of The ModernJeeper Show, the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Jessy is back from the RimRock Trail Ladies Only event and Matson has lots of questions about the trail, about the idea of a ladies event and whether or not it is true that the ladies are much more relaxed then guys on these kind of runs. Then Corey, Jessy and Matson talk about next week’s ModernJeeper Adventures on the Colorado San Juans, traffic problems screwing up JJUSA this week, a bit of California politics (Matson coul...2021-09-1659 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 130 – Fires, Humidity, Upcoming Events and figuring out the BroncoHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 130 of The ModernJeeper Show, the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Matson is sitting in the middle of California Burnin’ while Corey & Jessy are in the middle of Pigeon Forge getting ready for the Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion where it is HOT, HOT, HOT… oh, and HUMID. They talk about Converse shoes, Kindergarten vandalism, hanging out with Senators at XPDN 3, learning a thing or two about the Bronco, loving our fans, today’s podcast drink of choice, upcoming events, and Corey brings an Element on the show… but won’t use...2021-08-261h 01ModernJeeper ShowEp. 129 - Monster Jam, TikTok, Gas Stations and Winning A Cloak’d JeepHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 129 of The ModernJeeper Show, the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Matson is back in the office as he catches up with Corey & Jessy in Lewisburg, Kentucky on their way to XPDN 3 with ModernJeeper Show supporters Milestar. They talk Matson’s first trip to Monster Jam, learning to weld, the TikTok addiction, the insanity that is happening in Kabul, documenting craziness at gas stations across the country, XPDN 3, Sierra Trek, Cantina for the Con, Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion, ModernJeeper Adventures, and the return of Skillz Day. And M...2021-08-191h 07ModernJeeper ShowEp. 119 - A Random Episode - Jeep Adventures, Awesome Food & Crashing SystemsHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 119 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Corey, Jessy and Matson are catching up after what seems like a whirlwind weekend of activities… and Matson is till trying to live vicariously through their adventures. They talk ModernJeeper Adventure Moab, awesome food, the craziness that is Memorial Weekend in Moab, accidental Santa Maria tri-tip, customer demand and supply chains, overloaded websites, planning ModernJeeper Adventure Colorado, and so much more in this fun filled random episode. And this episode is full of handy te...2021-06-031h 18ModernJeeper ShowEp. 118 - Jonathan Chapman of American Off Road Customs - Favorite Trails, Favorite Mods & Problems with the 392Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 118 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.The gang is back together! Yep, Rockstar Jeep Girl has returned from Oklahoma and so things are back to “normal” as Matson, Corey & Jessy talk about this week’s ModernJeeper Adventure in Moab and what is happening at MC world headquarters… namely doing R&D on the 392. Wait till you hear some of the crazy discoveries Matson found about Jeep’s latest drug to feed our addiction. Then they are joined by ModernJeeper and special guest Jonatha...2021-05-271h 20ModernJeeper ShowEp. 113 - Say Hello to the Beach… Jeep BeachHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 113 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. In this week’s episode, Corey, Jessy and Phillip are hanging out on the beach at Jeep Beach 2021. While Matson is watching beach volleyball back at Metalcloak world headquarters. They talk losing wheels and tires, driving on the beach, rock racing and something call Jeeps on the Island. Yeah, man. As a note… we were recording this episode for video, but Matson had a major technical problem and we lost the vid. Doh! As al...2021-04-2238 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 111 - The Random Show - Moab, Freedom, Bronco's, and Good People vs. DicksHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 111 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. It is a post Easter Jeep Safari world and Corey, Jessy and Matson are back at their mutual offices planning out the future.In this random episode we talk about Freedom, Matson’s sleep study, the greatness that is Moab, Thelma & Louise Point, having an express line for the CTI, lousy Moab food vs. great Moab food, the Dixie Vendor Show, crawling under a Bronco, showing up fashionably late, being friends with awesome companies, good peopl...2021-04-081h 28ModernJeeper ShowEp. 110 - Easter Jeep Safari 2021 - Checking out the Jeep Booth & Gettin' DirtyHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 110 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Matson, Jessy and Corey are in Moab. Yep, at Easter Jeep Safari. It actually happened! They are still in disbelief. So the crew decided they should go record the podcast at the Jeep booth after having an outstanding breakfast at the Canyon’s Waffles & Steak house. However, all they had to record this episode was Corey’s iPhone 12… which did a phenomenal job of capturing the video and ALL the sounds… including lots and lots of a...2021-04-0148 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 107 - A Truly Random Death Valley Adventure feat. Ricky Artes of JeepersDen and ModernJeeper Phillip ThorpeHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 107 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Matson continues his solo hosting duties while Corey & Jessy stay in Death Valley helping out the Cal4Wheel adventure going on now, but he is saved by a couple visits from good friends including Scott Becker who heads up Metalcloak’s multi-media team and ModernJeeper Phillip Thorpe as he is hanging out in Vegas after bumming it in Death Valley. Then Matson gets a call from our good friend Ricky Artes of Florida’s JeepersDen who als...2021-03-111h 01ModernJeeper ShowEp. 106 - Chris Carter of Forged4x4 - How to Give Away an $80,000 JeepHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 106 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Matson is going solo this week as Corey & Jessy are on the incredible ModernJeeper Adventures in Death Valley, but they did provide us with a little message that we’re going to share with you. As a solo act, Matson decided to share some news about Moab, about being involved and how he stumbled into the off road industry twelve years ago, including a brief history of Metalcloak’s origins and how you can find your way into t...2021-03-041h 06ModernJeeper ShowEp. 105 - Angie Wulf of Wulf Off Road - The Anaconda Trail, Scat Packs and Safe WordsHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 105 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Matson, Corey & Jessy start the show talking about being friends with the trashman, burning snow, and overcoming Matson’s jealousy that he’s not going to Death Valley this year. Then we get into Corey’s whirlwind schedule over the next couple months from Death Valley to Moab to Daytona to MayDay Miami. This week’s guest is Angie Wulf of Wulf Off Road out of Peoria, Arizona. Angie shares her love of Tab...2021-02-251h 09ModernJeeper ShowEp. 104 - Jay Blazier of Stomper Off Road on Living Your DreamHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 104 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Jessy has returned from freezing her ass off in Oklahoma, but gaining long blonde locks… to join Corey & Matson as they catch up on all things Jeep. Corey shares a very cool story about Facebook Marketplace and his mom’s house, while Matson takes a few moments to remember the late Rush Limbaugh… then we get a status update on all things ModernJeeper Adventures... including what events are sold out and what events are in the works. We a...2021-02-181h 15ModernJeeper ShowEp. 101 - Randomness Has Never Been So Good!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 101 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week we are all back in our regular locations...Matson at the headquarters in California and Jessy and myself back in Colorado. This is a short episode as we are all juggling a bunch of "balls" at the moment. A dear friend this morning reminded me "never get so many balls in the air that you can’t find your own"! We are busy updating the website with new functionality and a new Calendar; an exciting and...2021-01-2839 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 100 - The LIVE Episode & 9th Annual "I Resolve to Jeep" GiveawayHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 100 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Can you believe it!?!? One Hundred Episodes! It seems like only yesterday Corey and Matson were planning to do a weekly BS session about Jeeps, we already had ModernJeeper.com going so it just seemed natural to take it to a new level with the Podcast. This is a special episode because it was recorded LIVE on Wednesday, January 20 direct from the video production room at Metalcloak World HQ. Corey, Jessy and Matson reminisce about how...2021-01-211h 41ModernJeeper ShowEp. 97 - Ugly Sweaters, Christmas Booze and Bad Singing - It's the Christmas Episode!Happy Ho Ho ModernJeepers welcome to the Special Christmas Episode of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Corey, Matson & Jessy are joined by Ricky Artes of JeepersDen, Jeremy Rowan of Outlaw Jeep Adventures, and ModernJeeper’s own Phillip Thorpe.Ugly Sweaters set the tone for this podcast from the very beginning… as usual, the discussion wanders all over the place including our Christmas party booze of choice, a steak dinner at Metalcloak, Outlaw Jeep’s used car business, permits in Death Valley, what marketing in 2021 will loo...2020-12-241h 18ModernJeeper ShowEp. 91 - Veteran's Day with Helen Davis of 4 Wheel to Heal - Off Road Therapy for America's Wounded WarriorsHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 91 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This episode was also recorded on video, so if you find yourself wondering who are these guys, what do they look like and what the heck we they talking about check out the episode at YouTube.com/modernjeeperThis week’s episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 11, 2020… Veteran’s Day. Corey, Jessy and Matson talk Christmas lights before Thanksgiving, Jeeps at the Biden Rally, Being a True Friend, and Metalcloak’s dedicatio...2020-11-1254 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 89 - Jessy "RockStar Jeep Girl" Greenland about Barbie Jeeps, the Addiction of Racing and Who Won the Podcast GiveawayHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 89 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This is the big one… the one where we announce the winner of our first every Podcast Giveaway! Unfortunately, Corey got called away on a family emergency so Jessy and Matson are holding down the fort. Matson decided we were long overdue to interview our own Rockstar Jeep Girl, Jessy Greenland about her personal history and experience with Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. They talk Barbie Jeeps, Tonka Trucks, YJ’s, XJ’s, working on...2020-10-291h 12ModernJeeper ShowEp. 86 - Colin McLemore, founder of Mac's Custom Tie Downs on Hanging Jeeps, Wheeling Idaho, and Crossing StrapsHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 86 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Matson catches up with Corey and Jessy as they are getting ready for Trail Hero in Hurricane, Utah and Matson is, once again, stuck back at Metacloak world headquarters launching the new Adventure Rack Systems brand.Then they are joined by Colin McLemore, founder of Mac’s Custom Tie Downs. Colin shares what it was like growing up in the South Pacific, how riding BMX started the path at led to starting Mac’s...2020-10-081h 22ModernJeeper ShowEp. 82 - Gas 101 with Steve Sasaki, Founder of PowerTank - The Man Who Created the CO2 Tire Inflation CategoryHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 82 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Matson, Corey and Jessy catch up about Matson’s 50th Birthday Party, the new self proclaimed Wrangler Killer (no, its not the Bronco), 7 year old competitors at the WE Rock Grand Nationals, Ultra 4 Racing in Moab and the upcoming Palo Duro Challenge.Then they are joined by Steve Sasaki, founder of Power Tank and the original creator of the CO2 tire inflation product category. Steve not only talks about inventing a new...2020-09-171h 25ModernJeeper ShowEp. 81 - 2020's On Fire! (A Random Episode)Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 81 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Jessy, who just drove back through the earliest snow storm that Colorado has seen in 20 years, joins Matson and Corey for a quick show that covers a lot of ground. With Matson just playing catch up from celebrating his Big "5 oh" birthday yesterday, we talk about the smoke and fires across the West; the Wrangler 4xe hybrid; solar charging on the trail; electric vehicle technology; why Matson needs a "Rosie"; the new luxury Jeep Gra...2020-09-1032 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 79 - The Random & First Video Show!Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 79 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Matson catches up with Corey and Jessy as they return from the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. After 3 full days of an amazing show and event, we jump right into doing our first podcast AND video recording! So if you have been listening to our podcasts and have been wanting something more, stay tuned for this episode to be released with video! We jump into the technology of the upcoming plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe; th...2020-08-2748 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 78 - Jobber Spotlight: Jeff Arabia of Arabia's Overkill Jeep Fabrication - Jeeps, Top Truck Challenge & Fixing Engines with Bailing WireHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 78 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Matson catches up with Corey and Jessy as they are getting ready for this weekend’s Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. They discuss the fate of Off Road Expo, the awesome new Dodge Ram TRX, and how much money is flowing during this unprecedented time.Then they are joined by the always entertaining Jeff Arabia of Arabia’s Overkill just outside of San Jose, California. Jeff shares with us why his first instin...2020-08-201h 17ModernJeeper ShowEp. 77 - Jobber Spotlight: Scott Raflo of OCD Off Road - Building Jeeps and Wheeling The CoveHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 77 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week while Matson is (still) stuck at his desk in Sacramento, Corey and Jessy are in Southern New Mexico transferring the pink slip to Corey’s 18 year old fully built TJ, Spike, and we are joined by Scott Raflo of Virginia’s OCD Off Road (and, yes, he is).Scott shares with us the challenge of choosing between cash and whiskey, Lolly the Jeep, being “Ducked” vs the Handi-Corn, starting OCD off road, going from...2020-08-131h 28ModernJeeper ShowEp. 76 - Wheeling the San Juan's of ColoradoHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 76 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week in another Random Show, Matson, Jessy and Corey catch up about food, kids in the kitchen, making it to our 76th episode, ModernJeeper destinations, creating content, the San Juan Experience, the Alpine Loop, having off-camber discomfort, gaining confidence in your Jeep, the Poughkeepsie Wall, spotting the Bronco on the Rubicon, the history of the San Juan Triangle, and what Matson might name his new Gladiator.This week’s Tech Tip of the...2020-08-061h 14ModernJeeper ShowEp. 75 - Bob Sweeney President of Jeepers Jamboree, the Grandaddy of all Jeep EventsHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 75 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week we are joined by Bob Sweeney President of Jeepers Jamboree, which hosts the Grandaddy of all Jeeping Events on the famous Rubicon Trail. Bob digs into why, despite everything and lots of community support, they decided to cancel Jeepers Jamboree this year [the first time in 67 years], how their County was threatened by Governor Newsom, how they get 800 Jeeps through this epic trail, handling emergencies on the trail, why the Rubicon Trail depends on Jee...2020-07-301h 14ModernJeeper ShowEp. 74 - Jobber Spotlight: Ricky Artes of JeepersDen - Jeeps, Broncos and Citrus FarmingHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 74 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Corey, Jessy and Matson are back at Metalcloak World Headquarters in Northern California for a rare face to face podcast… kinda. We dive right into event planning problems, whether or not you’d do SEMA if you have to wear a face shield, what the Rubicon trail is like right now, CRAWL the ‘Con, not running a sway bar on Golden Spike and the big question when buying a Gladiator… Rubicon or not?...2020-07-231h 12ModernJeeper ShowEp. 73 - A Truly Random Show - Jeep AC, Bronco Sales, Broken Glass & Getting Rid of StuffHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 73 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week we put together a show while Matson's in Lincoln City and Corey and Jessie are driving from Colorado to California… there are times when the audio is not studio quality… but we hope you still enjoy our conversation.We cover Jeep AC, strange weather during a strange year, finding food while traveling, going backwards, getting away from it all in a Jeep, myriad Jeep JL & JT options, why Jeep needs an Anywhere on the...2020-07-1039 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 71 - The Random Jeep, Jeeping and Jeepers Episode!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 71 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.The CTI Tour has been on the Road! Jessy "RockStar Jeep Girl" and myself have been on the road for just over 2 weeks and all I can say is that things have definitely changed! Literally from State to State, County to County and sometimes block to block, the rules and their interpretation are definitely unique.We trekked across the Southwest in order to attend the 5th year of the Florida Jeep Jam in Panama Ci...2020-06-251h 06ModernJeeper ShowEp. 70 - The Band Is Back Together! Herrick, McRae and Johnson Share Perspectives!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 70 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.With Jessy "RockStar" Greenland and myself on the way to Florida Jeep Jam, one of the few events that has not been cancelled, and Matson juggling to keep the wheels on the bus, we decided it was time to reach outside our box and see what a few others are thinking about these days.This week we are bringing back 3 off-road industry experts to check in on their perspectives of our current state of af...2020-06-181h 07ModernJeeper ShowEp. 69 - Aluminum Half Doors; Tire Air Pressure; Jeep Events and the Heat!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 69 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Rockstar Jeep Girl Jessy and myself get back on the road as the CTI Tour heads East! Matson is holding down the fort in California making sure that some new products are headed your way very soon!Travel these days is definitely different as well as challenging. We will share with you all what it's like in a few of the states that we have crossed so far; why "Know Before You Go...2020-06-1046 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 68 - The Jeep Doctor; Wheeling SoCal; the Jeep Gladiator; and Brakes!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 68 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.The Jeep Doctor, Dave Thompson, joins us this week from Temecula, California to talk about Jeeps! From his CJ-7, to his YJ "Mayhem", to drag racing in the 90's, Dave shares with us a few of his favorite places to get away...even a little known trail near Soggy Dry Lake in Johnson Valley.Matson, "Rockstar Jeep Girl" Jessy and myself, chat about Moab; Magic for Humans; why a rage room makes sense these da...2020-06-031h 05ModernJeeper ShowEp. 67 - The Moab Adventure, T-Shirt Design, Perspectives and Tranny's!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 67 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.The word is out! Wheeling IS practicing social distancing! And...Moab is open and still just as amazing as it always was!This week, Matson and myself chat about...well...most everything! We recap this past week which includes an in depth perspective of Moab; Memorial Day vs Veteran's Day; how to design T-shirts; sending us your jeep projects; why Matson might be a "Covidiot"; why we should have "No Ragrets"; and th...2020-05-2857 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 66 - The Everything WARN Tech Episode! [Winching 101]Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 66 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.We are another week closer to getting back out on our favorite trails and to our favorite events!This week, Jessy, Matson and myself get a chance to talk with one of the most knowledgeable guys in the winch and recovery business, Mr. Chad Schroll from Warn Industries. Even though his business card says "Systems Technician", there's not much that Chad hasn't done at Warn...after all he has been there for 30 years!2020-05-211h 08ModernJeeper ShowEp. 65 - Gadgets, Wiring, Events and Jeeping!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 65 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.65 Podcasts! Oh Baby, we've come a long way and have covered a lot of ground over the past 15 months. Each day we feel like we are one step closer to getting back on our favorite trails!For this episode, Jessy, Matson and myself come at social distancing from all sides. We talk about new things coming to Modern Jeeper, including the upcoming JK-10 build; new ways to communicate with our followers; why yo...2020-05-141h 02ModernJeeper ShowEp. 62 - The 4X4 Land, Extreme Wheeling Episode!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 62 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Well MJ listeners, we have all made it through another week! And that deserves a Congratulations to every single one of us!This week, Matson, "Rockstar Jeep Girl" Jessy and myself, get the owner and extreme wheeler Mike Starkebaum, the owner of 4X4 Land in Topeka, Kansas, to share with us a little about his business, where his favorite trails are and what he is looking forward to the most this year!We...2020-04-2357 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 61 - The Anti-Virus, GPS, Moab, Jeep Episode!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 61 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Its been one entire month. 30 LONG days since we were all told to stay home, behave and wash our hands. I hope you are all hanging there as we get through another week...This week, Matson, "Rockstar Jeep Girl" Jessy and myself, talk a little about a lot! Even though I hate doing it, we do touch on the state of our country and the media. We also chat about how soon we can al...2020-04-151h 08ModernJeeper ShowEp. 60 - Wheels 101 with Greg Mulkey of Raceline Wheels!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 60 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.I just realized and can't believe that we have done 60 episodes! We know your time is valuable and hope we are providing some sort of entertainment as well as information for the hour or so you give up to spend with us!This week, Matson, "Rockstar Jeep Girl" Jessy and myself brought in a special guest to get get us through the week with a little more knowledge about wheels than we had before. We...2020-04-091h 13ModernJeeper ShowEp. 57 - The CRAZY Show - COVID-19 News Roundtable with John Herrick of CRAWL, David Johnson of Northridge 4x4 and Larry McCrae of Poison Spyder FameHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 57 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.With all the COVID-19 craziness going on, Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey, Mr ModernJeeper Corey Osborne, and RockStar Jeep Girl Jessy Greenland decided it was time to bring in the heavy hitters with another Roundtable Episode to discuss the current, unprecedented, circumstances the Jeep community and industry finds itself in.Joining your hosts this week is John Herrick of CRAWL Magazine, David Johnson of Northridge 4x4, and Larry McCrae of Poison Spyd...2020-03-191h 05ModernJeeper ShowEp. 56 - News, Death Valley & Overlanding!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 56 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers!In last week's episode, Matson and myself had just completed the first of two Modern Jeeper Adventures trips through Death Valley National Park. For this week's episode we pick up where we left off...with some additional thoughts about upcoming events, the coronavirus, and overlanding with your Jeep.The coronavirus has disrupted many of the ways that we live our daily lives. Our wish for our listeners is that you have enough toilet paper to...2020-03-121h 10ModernJeeper ShowEp. 55 - The Death Valley Adventure!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 55 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers!Literally this place called Death Valley has taken the words away from me. I'm not really sure what I expected, but what I got hit me like a ton of bricks. In this episode, Matson and myself start a daily audio dairy on the night before we begin the first Adventure of 3 nights and 4 days in Death Valley. And, as usual, our great intentions to do a nightly "recap" got lost as we became immersed into th...2020-03-0658 minModernJeeper ShowEp. 53 - The Jeep Episode!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 53 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers!This week, Matson Breakey and myself, Corey Osborne, talk Jeeps! We talk about the variations of the new models as well about some changes taking place in the upcoming ones! Did you know there are 6 variations of skid plates on the JL alone?We also get into a few details about the 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel available on the 2020 4-dr Wrangler as an option...this engine with 260 horsepower and 442 pound-foot of torque is th...2020-02-2053 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 52- The King of the Hammers Show!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 52 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping, Jeepers and King of the Hammers.This week is pretty much all about King of the Hammers...known as KOH.Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne and Matson cover a ton of information about the racers, classes and results from this years week long event in Johnson Valley, California.We iron out the classes of the EMC race, or Every Man Challenge, and it's three classes: 4600 (the stock class), 4500 (stock-mod) and 4800 (legends class).From th...2020-02-131h 06ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 50 - A Random Quickie on the Way to KOHHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 50 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, as Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne and RockStar JeepGirl Jessy Greenland are transversing their way to the King of the Hammers, they pulled over somewhere in Nevada to record this quickie episode with Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey.As is usual for a random episode of The ModernJeeper Show, the topics are all over the spectrum from why this podcast is therapy, the new graphics on the CTI Tour tuck, the special reason the CTI...2020-01-3044 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 49 - Metalcloak LIVE, the 2020 "I Resolve to Jeep" Giveaway [an experiment]Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 49 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is an experiment. A test. Like everything we do, we like to try new things. Last week, we had our 7th Annual Metalcloak Live “I Resolve to Jeep” New Years Giveaway featuring Metalcloak's Matson Breakey and ModernJeeper.com’s editor, Mr. Del Albright.The video was seen live on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram TV. Even though it wasn’t specifically recorded as a Podcast, we thought it would be fun to s...2020-01-231h 07ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 48 - MetalCloak & Kargo Master Safari!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode #48 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.While holding on to our motto of 2020 being the year of vision and focus, this week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne and Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey discuss some exciting news to kick off the new year!This week MetalCloak acquired Kargo Master Safari, the external rack company known for quality and innovation. With overlanding becoming more and more popular, this acquisition should bring even more exciting products to the table. ...2020-01-161h 17ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 47 - CloakWorks4x4 in the House!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to the first Episode of 2020, Episode #47 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne, Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey and RockStar Jeep Girl, Jessy Greenland, chat with CloaksWorks 4x4 master mechanic and head Jeep guru Scott Arentz!Sticking with our promise of 2020 being the year of vision and focus, we talk about how you can win an entire suspension system from Metalcloak; we let you know of about a couple grea...2020-01-091h 11ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 46 - The Year End Roundtable Special w/ Pewe, McRae & Hoit!Hello and Happy New Year Modern Jeepers! Welcome to Episode Number 46 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.OMG! Can you believe that 2019 has come and gone? I'm still writing "18" on my checks! But that just makes me seem old...I mean who still writes checks anyway?!Thanks for tuning in with me, Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne & Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey for an in depth conversation with a few of the off road industry icons! These are the guys that come to mind when I think abou...2020-01-011h 29ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 45 - The VERY Random Christmas Episode!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 45 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey chat Christmas...among so many other things!2020 is officially our year of vision and focus!With 2020 in our sights and minds, we talk about winter weather; driving across the loneliest highway in America; why a sheriff on the trail is welcomed; how distracted driving is on the rise; why a local driveshaft manufacturer is awesome; what a Tesla and Prius have in comm...2019-12-191h 16ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 44 - A Random Show with Guest RockStarJeepGirl!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 44 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey recap this past weekends events, mainly the Jeeps 'N Jingles event that took place in Tucson, AZ.With our special guest and contributing writer for ModernJeeper, Jessy Greenland (RockStarJeepGirl), we talk about hotel restaurants; how taking pictures has changed; what the millennials have to look forward to; what it takes to name your Jeep; why less is actually so much more; why disconnecting from your...2019-12-111h 08ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 43 - Post Thanksgiving & LetzRoll Offroad!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 43 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Can you believe this is Episode #43?!This week Matson Breakey, Mr. Modern Jeeper, Corey Osborne and special guest Mr. Andrew McLaughlin of LetzRoll Offroad talk about all things Jeep! Matson is still home, but recovering well...other than trying to fill the newly created space inside his skull, he is anxious to get back to a regular work schedule!After recovering from a Thanksgiving holiday trip to Moab, and Matson recovering from a...2019-12-051h 11ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 42 - The Family & Thanksgiving Episode!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 42 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week we are back with Matson Breakey and Mr. Modern Jeeper, Corey Osborne. Even though Matson is at home still recovering from a surgical procedure, he is doing well and couldn't wait to get back at it for this weeks podcast!This week, as usual, we cover a lot of ground! As we plunge head first into the holiday season, we hope you are enjoying some time with family and want to start of...2019-11-281h 16ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 41 - The Recovery Episode with Justin Andrews of Factor 55Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 41 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Mr. Modern Jeeper, Corey Osborne is still alive after surviving this years SEMA Show, while Matson is in full recovery mode at home following some surgery at ModernJeeper world headquarters in California.I spend this week talking with our good friend Justin Andrews, of Factor 55...as usual...covering a whole bunch of things related to recovery! Justing shares with us details about some of their new products, about trail riding around the Bo...2019-11-201h 21ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 40 - Live from SEMA!Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 40 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Corey is live from SEMA! As Matson is at ModernJeeper world headquarters Corey is walking around outside at SEMA talking about all the great and crazy stuff… Matson & Corey discuss why there may be too many people at SEMA, why rooftop tent manufacturers have got to be thrilled this year, how the Gladiator is being evolved by users and builders, why the SEMA new product showcase is underwhelming, how new products of the year are j...2019-11-071h 00ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 39 - The Quickie Episode - FourWheeler TV, Healthy Competition, Idiots who Steel Jeeps & Winning on InstagramHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 39 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This is what we will call a Quickie Episode… Corey is on his way back from a whirlwind weekend and we wanted to make sure we got you all caught up before we started ramping up for SEMA… so Corey pulled over into a rest stop on his way through Texas, gave Matson from Metalcloak a call, and they recorded a quickie… Even in this 30 minute quickie, we still cover lots of ground including why Corey...2019-10-2441 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 38 - The Random Episode: Being a Jeep Listener, Wheeling in Tennessee, Banning Sex in Pods, Driving a Gladiator like a Sports Car, and Mayday MiamiHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 38 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, in another random episode, Matson is at Metalcloak World Headquarters in Northern California while Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne is sitting in a Tennessee hotel about to go wheeling with friend and all around fun guy Ian Johnson giving the guys a chance to catch up on the week’s activities & news, including why Ian is LJ focused, the status of Golden Spike, why Metalcloak is always improving processes and products, how to be a Jeep...2019-10-171h 14ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 37 - Jeremy Rowan owner of Moab's Outlaw Jeep Adventures on Jeeps, Jeeping and how to Wheel the GladiatorHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 37 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey recap the weekends events including SkillzDay and Trail Hero, discuss wheeling the San Juan Mountains of Utah, the odd value of Stanley’s Fat Max product line and why Corey was doing the podcast from the New New offices of Outlaw Jeep Adventures in Moab.Taking advantage of being in Moab, Corey & Matson are joined by Jeremy Rowan, owner, along with h...2019-10-101h 31ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 36 - The Random Episode: Off Road Expo, Trail Hero, Skillz Day, Neighborhood Dogs and Wheeling in the SandHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 36 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey take a few moments from their hectic schedules to catch their breath, discuss events past and future and share the limelight with Matson’s neighbor's constantly barking dog.In the process we learn why you shouldn't skydive next to a freeway, how Jessie Combs made her mark at Off Road Expo, the impact of seeing Metalcloak's Lock-n-Load technology on a Ram Truck, the shocking differ...2019-10-031h 07ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 35 - ModernJeepers Jim and Deb of TrailNutHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 35 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak's Matson Breakey talk about getting ready for the upcoming Off Road Expo in Pomona, why it is the precursor to SEMA, and what new products Metalcloak will be displaying. Then we are joined by true ModernJeepers Jim and Deb Kriegshauser (@TrailNut). Jim and Deb are not only great friends of ours, but they have attended three ModernJeeper Adventures this year including our Inaugural Tillamook Run. They travel the...2019-09-261h 23ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 34 - The Random Episode: Smart Devices, Self Driving Cars, Augmented Reality, Gladiator Stop Sale, Off Road Expo & MoreHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 34 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak's Matson Breakey catch up about all random things Jeep, Jeepers and Jeeping… and then some.We discuss how getting things off your chest is good therapy, how smart devices are making us dumb, why Corey may have a self driving Subaru in his family, avoiding Robocalls, is Wall-E a sign of our future, augmented reality and off-roading, being an early adopter, the JT Gladiator Stop Sale order, why...2019-09-191h 33ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 32 - Justin Murray, Great Smoky Mountain Jeep InvasionHello ModernJeepers, Matson with Metalcloak here and welcome to Episode Number 32 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This episode was originally recorded on Tuesday, August 27 just after the Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion and before the upcoming Sheriff’s Jeepfest. Then on Wednesday, August 28, the world learned of the death of Jessi Combs. As a friend of Jessi’s, Corey thought it would be a good idea to do a tribute episode to her which we recorded that afternoon as Episode number 31. You can hear Corey fighting back th...2019-09-051h 22ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 31 - RIP Jessi Combs, the World's Fastest Woman on Four WheelsHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 31 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This is a very special episode. On Tuesday morning, Corey Osborne and Matson Breakey recorded what was intended to be this week’s podcast featuring Mr. Justin Murray of the Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion.However, on Wednesday morning, August 28, we all learned of the death of Corey’s dear friend, Jessi Combs. We decided to record this special episode to share our memories of Jessi, what we know about what happened, and the impact she had...2019-08-2941 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 30 - The Random Episode - Hybrid Jeeps, Doing the Rubicon the Right Way, Stopping the Gladiator, CTI Donations and winning $5000 in Jeep PartsHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 30 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.In another Random episode Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey recap a very busy weekend that included two epic events. Matson and Corey gush about ModernJeeper Adventure on the Rubicon, what obstacle stopped the Gladiator, teamwork on the trail, how to make Blowtorch Nachos, getting first hand knowledge of the Rubicon Trail in 1947, wheeling with your new found life long friends, why Evo was doing the Rubicon in a Day, doing CTI’s...2019-08-221h 20ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 29 - The Random Episode - Jeep Therapy, Ignoring the Internet, Anthropomorphism, Being Selfish and the Biggest Jeep Museum in the WorldHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 29 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.In another Random episode Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey go truly random with topics ranging from mental health to tech to events to everything random…Matson & Corey share random thoughts about corn in Ohio, being distracted while driving, truck drivers and headsets, naming Jeeps, anthropomorphism, unrealistic Facebook expectations, making stress your friend, staying away from the news, how to ignore the internet, trail therapy, using zip ties for trail fixes, the selfishness of the...2019-08-151h 20ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 28 - ModernJeeper Cory Moul, the Man who Leads an Army of Jeepers to Bring Us Colorado's All-4-FunHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 28 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Corey & Matson catch up on recent events and go over Corey’s upcoming six week East Coast CTI Tour. Then they are joined by Cory Moul, who was essentially born into Colorado’s 63 year old Mile-Hi Jeep Club, a club that not only has one of the best organizations we’ve ever seen, but also has one of the largest active paid memberships in the nation. Cory is a five time chairman of Al...2019-08-081h 22ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 26 - The Random Show, a Random Discussion about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 26 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.In another Random episode Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey continue their conversation from last week about Tillamook, the Rubicon and what lies ahead for ModernJeeper Adventures.As usual, we cover a lot of random topics including why Tillamook reminded us that sometimes you just need to relax, heading to the Rubicon Trail, Jeepers Jamboree vs Jeep Jamboree vs JJ USA, a shoutout to the late Mark Smith, the #CTITour2019 ongoing schedule, why Corey go...2019-07-251h 22ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 25 - Tillamook, The Rubicon Trail and a Surprise Visit from Milestar's Martin CastroHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 25 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, in a very rare occurrence, Corey is not calling in from the road, but is actually in studio with Matson at Metalcloak World Headquarters in Northern California. After covering where we’ve been and what Corey’s upcoming CTI Tour Schedule is like (it’s crazy) we are joined by Metalcloak’s media director, and ModernJeeper partner, Scott Becker to talk about the Rubicon trail, Jeepers Jamboree, skateboarding, ultralight backpacking and our upcoming Mo...2019-07-181h 16ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 24 - Flashback Episode with CRAWL Magazine's John Herrick at Off Road Expo [circa 2015]Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 24 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is another special Flashback Episode. Back when ModernJeeper was just a nascent website and the idea of a podcast was just a whim, Matson interviewed several industry leaders while at the 2015 Off Road Expo in Pomona, California.Each interview was about 30 minutes long, and was conducted from a table at Metalcloak’s 20 x 30 booth right in the middle of the show and you can clearly hear all the acti...2019-07-1151 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 23 - The Patriotic EpisodeHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 23 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is all about Patriotism.In another Random episode Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey discuss Independence Day, Patriotism, and what the 4th of July truly means.Corey and Matson delve into the definition of Patriotism, why you can get just "get it done" in a place like Idaho, loving good old Americana, why it is easier to live in a Nanny state, why Corey thinks Matson need a goat, the strangeness of we...2019-07-041h 11ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 22 - ModernJeeper and Spiderwebshade founder Chris Plaisance - the man who just wants to have fun.Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 22 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Corey & Matson have the pleasure of talking with ModernJeeper and Spiderwebshade founder Chris Plaisance.Chris shares with with us how his first Jeep (which he bought in college) went from daily driver to SEMA show rig to running the Baja 1000, what inspired him to start Spiderwebshade, what is a prototop, why the name Spiderwebshade has nothing to do with spiders, how many Spiderwebshades are around the world now, how print on demand is the future, why yo...2019-06-271h 38ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 21 - The Random Show, a Random Discussion about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 21 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is another Random episode as Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey catch up after a couple weeks of whirlwind activities, events and just plain busyness. Corey and Matson discuss upcoming schedules, how you can get CTI’d in the sand, if Corey is going to find the real Jersey Shore, what really draws people to the Bantam Jeep Invasion, the new Logo on ModernJeeper.com, Fatherhood, West Coast vs East Coast beaches, why Tillamook will...2019-06-131h 26ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 20 - The Flashback Episode with Jim McGinn of Superchips at Off Road Expo [circa 2015]Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 20 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is another special Flashback Episode. Back when ModernJeeper was just a nascent website and the idea of a podcast was just a whim, Matson interviewed several industry leaders while at the 2015 Off Road Expo in Pomona, California.Each interview was about 30 minutes long, and was conducted from a table at Metalcloak’s 20 x 30 booth right in the middle of the show and you can clearly hear all the acti...2019-06-0538 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 19 - The Legendary Mr Rick Pewe, ModernJeeper, Off Road Guru & Chief Jeep Abuser at JP MagazineHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 19 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week Corey & Matson have the extreme pleasure of talking with a friend, a mentor, member of the Off Road Hall of Fame and an all around Jeep Guru, Mr Rick Pewe of JP Magazine fame.Rick was Editor-In-Chief of Petersen’s 4Wheel Drive for over a decade and now is back at where he started as the lead Jeeper at JP Magazine where he can follow his first love… “all Jeeps, all the time”.Rick takes us b...2019-05-301h 27ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 18 - The Random Show, A Random Discussion about Jeeps, Jeeping & JeepersHello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 18 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is another Random episode as Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey catch up after a couple weeks of whirlwind activities and events and just plain busyness.Corey and Matson discuss the ongoing challenges caused by the weather, the latest in the off road merger & acquisition game, what’s special about Ford’s new Bronco, how FCA is making history in Detroit, why Matson is fascinated by Formula 1, paying our respects to Nikki Lauda, the world...2019-05-231h 28ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 17 - The Flashback Episode with Greg Cottrell of Rugged Radios at Off Road Expo [circa 2015]Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 17 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is another special Flashback Episode. Back when ModernJeeper was just a nascent website and the idea of a podcast was just a whim, Matson interviewed several industry leaders while at the 2015 Off Road Expo in Pomona, California.Each interview was about 30 minutes long, and was conducted from a table at Metalcloak’s 20 x 30 booth right in the middle of the show and you can clearly hear all the acti...2019-05-1633 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 16 - Big Rich Klein, ModernJeeper, Entrepreneur and Founder of W.E. RockHello Modern Jeepers and welcome to Episode Number 16 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week, while co-host Matson Breakey is away taking care of the West Coast Invitational BrewFest, Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, brings in entrepreneur, founder and President of W.E. Rock Events, Mr. Big Rich Klein.We discus the first event that lead to the growth and development of today's competitive rock crawling events, how the events have evolved and what it takes to go racing. Rich talks about the different series of events, its' crazy schedule and...2019-05-091h 16ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 15 - The Random Show, A Random Discussion about Jeeps, Jeeping & JeepersHello Modern Jeepers, welcome to Episode Number 15 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Matson of Metalcloak are catching up after a whirlwind of events including Easter Jeep Safari and Daytona’s Jeep Beach.Corey and Matson discuss the mystery event Corey was a part of before Easter Jeep Safari, the never-get-a-chance-to-relax schedules of EJS, what is Factory Milestar, who claims Moab has the best sushi in the world, how many CTI’s they managed to do in four days, what it takes to get fro...2019-05-031h 37ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 14 - The Flashback Episode with Ian Johnson at Off Road Expo [circa 2015]Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 14 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week is the special Flashback Episode that we talked about in Episode #8 with Ian Johnson. Back when ModernJeeper was just a nascent website and the idea of a podcast was just a whim Matson had, he interviewed several industry leaders while at the 2015 Off Road Expo in Pomona, California.Each interview was about 30 minutes long, and was conducted from a table at Metalcloak’s 20 x 30 booth right in the middle of the show and you can clearly hear...2019-04-2529 minModernJeeper ShowEpisode 13 - Danny Grimes, ModernJeeper and every Off-Roader's Favorite GrandpaHello Modern Jeepers welcome to Episode Number 13 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey are together in Moab, Utah for the 53rd Annual Easter Jeep Safari. We have the privilege of doing the show in the famous and iconic Grandpa’s Garage where we interview Grandpa himself, Danny Grimes. Grandpa shares with us why he moved to Moab and how much it has changed over the years, how the famous and free Grandpa’s Garage was started, Grandpa’s rules of civility...2019-04-181h 21ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 12 - The Random Show, A Random Discussion about Jeeps, Jeeping and JeepersHello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode Number 12 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Metalcloak's Matson Breakey embark on another “Random Show” as they discuss everything Jeep including who is Catie Mean, how to live your life in a Jeep, the concept Gladiators coming to Moab, how the Launch Edition did on 4x4 Day, what it takes to prepare for an event, why they are so good at last minute details but lousy at long term planning, how big of a rig can get on the CTI trailer...2019-04-111h 19ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 11 - ModernJeeper Mr. Greg Cottrell - Owner of Rugged Radios, Custom Car Addict, MMA Fighter and the Man who Never Stops.Hello Modern Jeepers, Matson here, and welcome to Episode Number 11 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, is once again on the road, hanging out at Arby’s, and discussing the upcoming Unlimited Off Road Expo in Texas, the Jeep Gladiator pricing and their $100,000 Launch Edition giveaway, and what we expect to see at Easter Jeep Safari this year.Then we are joined by the owner of Rugged Radios, Mr. Greg Cottrell. We break down his 25 year career in the communications business, how he was born...2019-04-041h 22ModernJeeper ShowEpisode 10 - Tires 101 from Milestar's Andrew Hoit - Tire Geek, ModernJeeper, and Club 3633 member (whatever that is).Hello Modern Jeepers welcome to Episode Number 10 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Mr. ModernJeeper, Corey Osborne, and Matson Breakey of Metalcloak recount last weekends events including Crawling for Reid and the sold out Metalcloak Stampede, Corey’s Tough Mudder experience and why Arby’s had an impact on our lives. Then we are joined by Milestar Tires’ Andrew Hoit to discuss his 25 year tire career, how he became a tire geek, how he spent $2 Million on Porsche’s, understanding tire durometer and compounds, the real challenge in making a 40”...2019-03-271h 43