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 photo

EP 108 - On top of Chocolate Thunder - King of the Hammers 2024

Feb 17th, 2024 1h 13m

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 Ev

Ep 107 - The 1st Annual Fast Friends Fieldtrip & a Sasquatch

Oct 22nd, 2023 1h 31m

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

Ep 106 - The New Beginning of an Old End

Oct 17th, 2023 38m 25s

(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. Thank

Ep105 - Treading Lightly And A Party In The Woods With Pure4x4, Tread Mag And Goose Gear

Sep 1st, 2023 1h 16m

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 12th, 2023 1h 21m

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 12th, 2023 1h 30m

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 m

Something Shocking. Two Subarus, Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD Mag.

Jul 15th, 2023 55m 42s

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!

Frank Is Back! We dive deeper into all that's happened and screw the intro!

Jun 23rd, 2023 1h 22m

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 de

EP - 100 - It's Late, But It's Here - 100th Milestone And The Usual Rants

Jun 2nd, 2023 1h 16m

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,

EP - 99 - Meet our new co-host and build partner, Eric Dalcin

May 12th, 2023 1h 26m

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

EP 98 - Rigs & Brews w/ Adam Leidy, the USFS, a bunch of friends and tube tops. Oh & tangents...

Apr 28th, 2023 47m 35s

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

EP97 - Party Cast In Anza Borrego with Marco, Jerry, Luke, Matt, Eric and Ali.

Apr 14th, 2023 1h 9m

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 (@amer

Ep96 - Not So Tiny Rigs

Mar 31st, 2023 1h 25m

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

Ep95 - Lasertown and Average Overlanders.

Mar 17th, 2023 1h 5m

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 g

Ep94 - Jeff Mcallister, a Suburban and living an interesting life.

Feb 17th, 2023 56m 54s

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 livin

EP93 - RFD Season 5 Kickoff w/ Jessi & the Boys

Jan 17th, 2023 1h 52m

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 yo

EP92 - Brandon Alvarez Of TreadLightly!

Sep 4th, 2022 1h 6m

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.

EP91 - Travis From The USFS Drops Some Knowledge!

Aug 8th, 2022 1h 5m

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

EP90 - OE Expo West w/Trent McGee And Verne Simons

Jul 25th, 2022 1h 17m

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 10th, 2022 43m 8s

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!

EP87 - OE Expo West - All About The Fluids!

Jun 26th, 2022 23m 14s

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!

EP88 - OE West, KInd Of An Awesome Episode!

Jun 26th, 2022 39m 11s

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.