2022 Podcast

Episode 1 - Intro and Building a TJ in Hyperspace

Aug 5th, 2022

Welcome to the Off Road Toolbox hosted by Producer Rob, Bart Barnack and Jeoff Freed. We will hit the information highway spreading Info, tips, and tools of the day for offroad vehicles. In this inaugural episode, we introduce Bart and Jeoff. We start to build a up a 10k TJ in hyperspace.

Episode 2 - How Big of a Lift Do You Need

Aug 12th, 2022

In this episode we continue on with the Jeep TJ. We cover a bit about what lift would be the best. We compare the good and bad of a few lifts. Also go over the characteristics that happen when you lift.

Episode 3 - Gearing and Trailers

Aug 19, 2022

Episode 3 continues with the TJ build—looking at gears, and when you would think about trailering your jeep. What do you do if you break something—how do you get home? The positives and negatives of a trailer. We talk about our “Tool of the Day” Our tool again for this episode happened at the Cracker Ranch

Episode 4 – The Best Bumper For You

Aug 26, 2022

As we continue on the journey of building the TJ, in episode 4 we scratch the surface of bumpers. Both front and rear. What to look for and what not to pick up.

We talk about our “Tool of the Day”. Our tool today is actually not a Tool— it’s a Tragedy. Listen in to this one and listen closely to what happened.

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Episode 5 – Gear To Keep In Your Jeep

Sep 2, 2022

We go offroading today, but before we hit the dusty trails, In Episode 5 we discuss the MINIMAL recovery gear you should keep on hand.

Producer Rob has a funny and informative “Tool of the Day” story regarding his Jeep.

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Episode 6 – Gear To Keep In Your Jeep (part 2)

Sep 9, 2022

We continue heading offroad in Episode 6 and add a few more pieces of equipment to help you out just in case.

Bart has our family friendly “Tool Of The Day”. Tune in to hear his account of recovering a Jeep using his Department Issued Crown Vic. Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox. We will post extra tidbits there.

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Episode 7 - Winches

Sep 16, 2022

This weeks shenanigans… First listen in on our Afternoon Thunder Storms, Bart.. Got Ducked, then we dive in to the Winch or Wench controversy. We brush over some things to look at for a winch / wench. The pros and cons of Wire Rope -vs- synthetic rope. What size winch / wench should I get.

Our Tool of The Day was a few years ago at The Off Road Park… Listen in and learn a little bit of what not to do.

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Episode 8 - CB Radio, GMRS, Ham Radio

Sep 26, 2022

We go though the basics of comms for use while on the trail, traveling. We warn you about using the correct wattage when using GMRS as some handhelds on the market are over powered. Did you know you could talk to the NASA’s Voyager with the right ham license. Did you know that there is a Radio net that can help in the time of natural destruction? Tune in and find out the details.

The Tool of the Day is our very own Jeoff…. Learn from his mistake….

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Episode 9 - First Aid Kits

Oct 4, 2022

Bart and Jeoff talk about first aid kits. What to look for–and get you thinking of things that you might need or should carry. Talk a bit about Stop the Bleed course. We will point you towards the kits you should have on hand. We even skim over C.E.R.T. to help out in the time of a natural disaster locally to your area. Rob feels like he is not saving a life… but he is by putting the word out their for us.

Our Tool of the Day, Rob talks about an accident that happened at a local Off Road Park in Ocala FL called Hard Rock. Listen in to his story–a bit scary.

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Episode 10 - Trail Riding Through Water

Oct 10, 2022

In this episode Bart, Jeff and Producer Rob talk about how to keep your rig safe when it comes to dealing with water crossing, or also known as water fording. We hope that we will get you thinking do you really need to go though that water or not. There are things to look at and can help you make that decision to go or not go. Do you know how deep you can safely cross water?

Join us and find out. Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like and follow our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Emails us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends.

Episode 11 - GPS Tips and Tricks

Oct 17, 2022

Todays show is going over Maps, compass’s, and other electronic devices as a GPS. Can you believe that your phone can act as a GPS?? Do you know how to get un-lost or even plan a trip with using maps and/or a GPS? We we discuss the basics and Bart even tries to have a Show and Tell over the airways for you… God Bless him! We’ll make sure to post pictures of what he was showing everyone.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like and follow our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox—we will post extra tidbits there for you. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com. Got a question/Comment/Tool of the day? Emails us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox. Spread the word and invite your friends!

Episode 12 - Toolbox Gear For Your Toolbox

Oct 24, 2022

This episode we cover things that would be of great benefit to have on the trial in the Tool Box. Just like with the GPS, planning a trip, you should also carry things that will assist you—should you have a break down or something fails. As we say, something is better than nothing. As you listen though this podcast, jot down a few notes of things we have found that work for us.

In our next show we will be covering Batteries for your rig. Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like and follow our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there for you. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Emails us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends.

Episode 13 Choosing The Correct Battery

Oct 31, 2022

In this episode, Producer Rob, Bart and Jeoff discuss the simple but very important part of your vehicle. Which type and power do you need to power up your rig? Listen in and hopefully we will get you to where you need to be. We hope that Bart doesn’t have his jeep totaled out from IAN storm damage. We fall off the rails and discuss some of the things you will or might see with storm damage aka a rebuilt title.

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Episode 14 - What Tire is Right for You

Nov 7, 2022

Tires…. We got Tires. This week’s episode we dive into that tires will work for the terrain that you’re planning on traveling. We hope that we helped out Producer Rob get a feel of what he needed for his Jeep. We talk types, ratings, what is best for what condition.

Our Tool of the Day is someone that would need a set of tires at the end of his attempt at an obstacle at cracker ranch. Can we say Burnout?

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Emails us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. Listen to the podcast on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at Noon, Thursday at 8pm and again on Sunday at 7am.

Episode 15 - Rocksliders and sidesteps

Nov 14, 2022

We talk about the difference between the two. The Pros and the Cons of the different types. Listen in for our comparative between the difference between them. We touch on using the Hi-lift Jack. In a future episode we will dive deep into the Hi-Lift.

And our Tool of the Day… a “MR Smith” did something that he really shouldn’t have. You learn from your mistakes, but hopefully we will keep you from doing something bad.

Make sure to “favorite” the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox. We will post extra tidbits there. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Emails us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. You can also hear us on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at noon, Thursday evening, and Sunday morning.

Episode 16 - Driving in Sand Correctly

Nov 21, 2022

Florida is best known for its Sun, Sand and Fun. BUT that sand can be a killer if your not ready to drive on it. Bart, Jeoff along with producer Rob dig into the subject of sand. What are the different types of sand and how do they effect how you drive on them.

Our Tool of the day is a F150 of the government type, so listen in to see what happened.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. You can also hear the show on Tuesday at noon, Thursday evening, and Sunday am on Jeep Beach Radio!

Episode 17 - Using Your Jacks

Nov 28, 2022

We get all jacked up on the tool that we carry but may not know exactly how to use it. There are many different Jacks on the market both Stock and After Market. We discuss the types of jacks, the pros and cons and even talk about a bag that can lift your vehicle.

For the Tool of The Day we pick on another F150 of the government type. Listen in to their situation that they got into.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox – Spread the word and invite your friends. You can also hear us on Jeep Beach Radio–Tuesday at noon, Thursday evenings, and Sunday mornings!

Episode 18 - Ways to Air Up Your Vehicle

Dec 5, 2022

We dive into ways to air up your tires once you air down for a day of play. Could you use a bicycle pump? Going to have to listen on that one. There are many options out there. Listen to us discuss pro and cons of the pumps. Hopefully give you a good idea of what you should carry with you.

The Tool of The Day… you guessed it another Ford.. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the tools.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. Coming soon Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. Also listen to us on Jeep Beach Radio! Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Sunday’s!

Episode 19 - Holiday Gift Ideas

HO HO HO ho ho! Folks it is that time of the year. Panic mode may be setting in and you don’t have any ideas of what to get your off-roader. Well never fear the team is here to help out. List of ideas will be posted on the Facebook page. We are more than happy to answer any emails to help you out.

The Tool of The Day… Guy parks his jeep on the side of a mountain. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from this tool.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like / follow our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. Our Website Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. Also catch the podcast on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at noon eastern and Thursday evenings at 8 eastern.

Episode 20 - Lights Camera Action

Whoops no movie being made here, but we are going to help you light up your on road and off road adventures. We all know that the stock jeep lights are not the best in the world. Listen in and we will hopefully help you figure out what will help you see the way.

The Tool of The Day.. Learn what NOT to do with your lights.

Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the “tools”. Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like / follow our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox Make sure to check out the state laws for light there. We always post extra tidbits there. website Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. Catch the podcast on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at noon eastern and Thursday evening at 8pm eastern!

Episode 21 - Talking Toxins

The off road crew talks about things that could hurt you out in the wild. Anything from certain plants to bugs and animals. We have info post up on the Facebook page.

The Tool of The Day… Yeaaaa that didn’t work out for him too well.. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the “tools”.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like / follow our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox We will post extra tidbits there. website Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends. Catch the podcast on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at noon eastern and Thursday evening at 8pm eastern!

Episode 22 - JB23 Obstacle Course Talk

Sitting around the Fire Pit, Red Rankin and Jerry Strickland, Directors of the Infield Obstacle course stop by the show to talk about the upcoming infield build and other news for the O Course. We will say that the Mr. Smiths taught them well. There were many things that they (Red and Jerry) couldn’t confirm or deny.

The Tool of the Day – Jerry fills us in on the tool that didn’t listen to spotter direction and ended paying up with some pretty good scratches and dings on their rig.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox Our website http://www.Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Also check out our Youtube channel – Content is showing up there also on subjects we have covered. Share with your fellow off-roaders. Thanks for tuning in! Catch the podcast on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at noon eastern and Thursday evening at 8pm eastern!

Episode 23 - Winter Traveling

Over the River and Through the woods we went, now we are stuck and no one is coming for a bit. Now what do you do? Listen in on things that are suggested to have in your vehicle all the time. The supplies will change a bit for the season, but these are things to think about.

The Tool of The Day… Think Winter time, GPS went haywire, husband and wife… Tune in to find out what happed. Or better yet, fill us in with your Winter Toll of The Day via email.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox Our website http://www.Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Also check out our Youtube channel – Content is showing up there also on subjects we have covered. Share with your fellow off-roaders. Thanks for tuning in! Catch the podcast on Jeep Beach Radio every Tuesday at noon eastern and Thursday evening at 8pm eastern!

Episode 24 - Hi Lift Jacks

This episode we go back into the subject of the High Lift Jack a bit deeper than we did in a prior show. Listen to the different things that your able to do with the High Lift Jack. We will say, GET TRAINING with someone on using this tool. Please don’t just buy it and start using it. They don’t call this thing the widow maker for nutin!

The Tool of The Day… This is about an instructor tool that thought that they would make Bart look bad, but the tables were turned on the instructor.

Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox Our website http://www.Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Also check out our Youtube channel – Content is showing up there also on subjects we have covered. Share with your fellow off-roaders. Thanks for tuning in !

Episode 25 - Pulleys - Can they really make your life easy?

Today we dive into the world of pulleys. Listen to the guys talk about the different types, the pluses and minus of different type. What do those little lines on most split pullies mean?? We have your answers and much more.

The Tool of The Day… A person in a leadership position thinks he knows more than a person that teaches how to use a winch… Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the tools. Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox Check us out on the innerwebs Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends.

Episode 26 Tread Lightly - Leave Footprints and take only pictures

Today we discuss what Tread Lightly is all about, and how it will benefit you and others. Did you know you could take a class about what to do and not to do while on the trail .. for FREE ! There are a few perks that goes with being a member.

The Tool of The Day… A school board employee try’s to deliver a l generator for a project at school and you guessed it.. got stuck. Don’t be afraid to listen to others that might know a little bit more than you do about going off road. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the tools.

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Episode 27 - Sudden Events that could raise havoc in your lives

With the past events that have been going on, we wanted to see and thing of things to help you survive a major catastrophe. What would you do if some one took out the power grid in your area? Or a freak Tornado? Do you have the ability to stay off the grid for a few days?

The Tool of The Day… a youngster building a rig went on the cheap with some of the things he was buying and it will cost him a lot more in the long run.. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the tools. Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform. Like our Facebook page: Offroadtoolbox Visit us on the innerwebs at Offroadtoolbox.com Got a question / Comment / Tool of the day? Email us at Radio@jeepbeach.com Subject: Offroad Toolbox Spread the word and invite your friends.