Rigged for Dirt
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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 rediscover adventure travel and camping in remote areas from a new perspective, their purpose-built overland rigs. This new perspective on adventure and the rediscovering of these great lands is what will be brought to each episode. Join them as they record from their adventures, from around campfires on popular trails to remote locales and even local shops within the industry. Have some feedback or want to work with Rigged for Dirt? We'd love to hear from you, contact us at info@riggedfordirt.com
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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 rediscover adventure travel and camping in remote areas from a new perspective, their purpose-built overland rigs. This new perspective on adventure and the rediscovering of these great lands is what will be brought to each episode. Join them as they record from their adventures, from around campfires on popular trails to remote locales and even local shops within the industry. Have some feedback or want to work with Rigged for Dirt? We'd love to hear from you, contact us at info@riggedfordirt.com
Language:
English
Website:
https://riggedfordirt.com
Email:
info@riggedfordirt.com
Episodes
EP 109 - Calico, Photography and Minorities Within the Offroad/Overland Space with Jimmy Shaw
3/8/2024
Ali and Eric are back on location in the desert landscape of Calico, Ca. They're joined by friend and fellow overlander/offroad enthusiast, Jimmy Shaw, who's also a badass photographer. Our conversation tangents range across the topics of photography, minorities within the offroad/overland space, the drawbacks of electric cars, wanting Subaru to be great again and more. Follow along with Rigged for Dirt on IG @riggedfordirt
Duration:01:19:37
EP 108 - On top of Chocolate Thunder - King of the Hammers 2024
2/16/2024
Hello? New podcast episode live now, who this? Holy shitake mushrooms it’s been a minute! In this episode we go to the 2024 King of the Hammers Presented by @optimabatteries and set up alongside the iconic trail, Chocolate Thunder during the Everyman Challenge race. We discuss everything from doing our part with participating in the Tread Lightly morning cleanups, teams we’re following including hearing a few teams rip up the hill@next to us like @atteberry_motorsports, things we experienced like Land Cruiser limo rides thanks to Daniel @longcruiser to another trail called Back Door, camping in the middle of the desert with friends, Bernard Leitners super tasty totally organic and hot hot sauce (go figure),the Overland Experience and more. Tangents as always and it’s great to be back with a fresh episode for all of you faithful listeners. If you’re new, welcome! We’re happy to have you! Check us out @riggedfordirt on IG and let us know what you think of this episode. And check out our partners, @milestar.tires @torcousa @fastfriends.fun
Duration:01:13:47
Ep 107 - The 1st Annual Fast Friends Fieldtrip & a Sasquatch
10/22/2023
Ali, Ashley, Eric, Kelly and Jordan get together to recap about our epic multi-day trip, the Fast Friends Fieldtrip. Basically a scaled back and constantly moving version of Summer Camp. And we're joined by our friend Jordan Kepler of Sasquatch Survival Gear/resident knife maker/blacksmith/comic relief, who takes us to one of his favorite spots overlooking wine country. Just good times, good food, obligatory beers and good Friends.
Duration:01:31:03
Ep 106 - The New Beginning of an Old End
10/17/2023
(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!
Duration:00:38:25
Ep105 - Treading Lightly And A Party In The Woods With Pure4x4, Tread Mag And Goose Gear
9/1/2023
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.
Duration:01:16:36
EP 104 - An Average Podcast With Ben From The Average Overlanders
8/12/2023
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
Duration:01:21:17
EP 103 - Matt And Eric - Subie Shakedown Run & the Newly Remodeled Silverado Canyon Market
8/12/2023
Ali, Matt and Eric get together for a day up in Silverado Canyon shaking down the newly built Subarus. We also swing by our friend Jeff's newly remodeled market and restaurant at the Silverado Canyon Market where we happen to stumble upon his monthly meetup of some of the most gorgeous classical cars you've ever seen. We end the day with pitchers of beers and good stories.
Duration:01:30:22
Something Shocking. Two Subarus, Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD Mag.
7/15/2023
FInally, the closures are lifted and Big Bear is back in business. Ali and Eric take this opportunity to get out, recharge and do some stock suspension testing and first impressions with their Subarus. What a wild difference between the Jeeps! We sit with Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD magazine to shoot the shit and discuss all things project related.
Duration:00:55:42
Frank Is Back! We dive deeper into all that's happened and screw the intro!
6/23/2023
Frank and Ali finally get back together for some catching up since Frank took a break after Summer Camp. We talk about managing expectations and how sometimes you run at different speeds and it's not always the right speed for everyone. It's deep, it's fun, it feels like old times
Duration:01:22:14
EP - 100 - It's Late, But It's Here - 100th Milestone And The Usual Rants
6/2/2023
The podcast that's a week late, Eric and Ali go live on Instagram for the 100th Rigged For Dirt Podcast episode. Get into everything from their dual Subaru builds, partner discussions (KC Lights, Front Runner Outfitters, GooseGear, Torqmasters, Wired By Greg, Shock Surplus, Rallitek, Ironman 4x4 and more), talk about doing something at a shop and at home (sorry about the leaky rack E). We also do a ton of unboxings which will be awesome for you ASMR junkies.
Duration:01:16:00
EP - 99 - Meet our new co-host and build partner, Eric Dalcin
5/12/2023
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.
Duration:01:26:41
EP 98 - Rigs & Brews w/ Adam Leidy, the USFS, a bunch of friends and tube tops. Oh & tangents...
4/28/2023
Once again we come together but this time we're in San Diego for Rigs and Brew's event at Duckfoot Brewery. Many great beers were had and great friends were hung with. Adam Leidy our Forest Service buddy from the INYO National Forest area came down to talk to us about treading lightly and doing our part. We also got dropped in on by our friend Ali (a girl), Jerry from Tembo, Jimmy from Overland Coffee Co., and Michelle of Rigs & Brews. As usual a good time albeit too short of a hang!
Duration:00:47:35
EP97 - Party Cast In Anza Borrego with Marco, Jerry, Luke, Matt, Eric and Ali.
4/14/2023
What an awesome trip! All the friends come out for this one where we sit surrounded by the beauty of the Anza Borrego desert. We are joined by Jerry from Tembo Tusk (@tembotusk), Luke Agajanian (@lukeashoots)and his daughter, Eric Dalcin (@american_overland), Mattt Lorenger (@3.2.1.Adventure), and everyone's friend, Marco Hernandez (@ovrlndx). We talk all things Skottles, kids, projects and life on this one. Ok, we mostly talk about food.
Duration:01:09:27
Ep96 - Not So Tiny Rigs
3/31/2023
A great one for you aspiring entrepreneurs out there looking to strike out on your own. We spend an evening with Daniel Elo who takes time away from his very pregnant wife to talk about being a small business owner (no pun intended). From when we used to see eachother on the streets driving from our old 9-5s to both being heavily involved in the industry, this is one that has been a long time coming. Hopefully this helps you kill an hour or so on the way to the trail and inspire you to pursue that thing you've been putting off.
Duration:01:25:40
Ep95 - Lasertown and Average Overlanders.
3/17/2023
I get a chance to sit down with Jared from the Average Overlanders and completely bomb the sound mix on this one (Where's Frank! - and I blame the Rove Adventure Beer!)...But all-in all, sound quality issues aside, it's a great opportunity to get to meet this unique individual out in a very unique location, Lasertown, out in in Johnson Valley thanks to Mythosaur Motorsports who threw a very cool wheeling event in the middle of the desert.
Duration:01:05:21
Ep94 - Jeff Mcallister, a Suburban and living an interesting life.
2/17/2023
I get a chance to sit down with good friend Jeff Mcallister (. @ruff_me_and_a_jeep_cherokee ) who recently came into possession of a couple yards full of old iron. From square bodies to vintage curves we talk about legacy, overlanding and living a life where no stone is unturned. Hopefully this inspires you to get out of your comfort zone and be open to opportunities as they come!
Duration:00:56:54
EP93 - RFD Season 5 Kickoff w/ Jessi & the Boys
1/17/2023
We kick off the new year from the first RFD event of the year in Laguna Hills where we're joined by Rebelle Rally driver and personal friend, Jessi Puffenbarger, who talks about the trials and tribulations of being a privateer. Then we bring you part 2 of episode 93 in the Cleaveland National Forest with longtime friends and occasional visitors of Rigged For Dirt, Matt Lorenger (3.2.1.adventure) and Eric Dalcin (American_Overland). We shoot the s#it and help you kill some time on the way to your next adventure (or work).
Duration:01:51:49
EP92 - Brandon Alvarez Of TreadLightly!
9/3/2022
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!
Duration:01:05:58
EP91 - Travis From The USFS Drops Some Knowledge!
8/7/2022
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!
Duration:01:05:42
EP90 - OE Expo West w/Trent McGee And Verne Simons
7/24/2022
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!
Duration:01:17:28