Built in the Bayou is a podcast about faith, family, and what it really takes to run a small business in today's world. Join the Skyjacker family as they sit down with employees, industry legends, and special guests to share real stories, hard lessons, and the moments that made them.
In this episode of Built in the Bayou, we’re back in the studio recapping our time at Trail Hero and diving into the story behind the LJ build. From testing suspension in the Utah desert to breaking down 12-inch vs. 14-inch coilovers, we’re talking about what it takes to build a rig that performs where it matters. We also go behind the scenes at Skyjacker to discuss the realities of developing new products, running a third-generation family business, and finding ways to use AI without losing ...
13 Oct 2026
Episode 7 | Trail Hero with Casey Currie
We took Built in the Bayour to Trail Hero for a special episode with off-road racer and motorsports legend Casey Currie! 🎙️🏁 We sat down to talk racing, building capable Jeeps, family legacy, and the passion that keeps the off-road community moving forward. From chasing wins on the race course to building rigs that perform in the real world, Casey shares his perspective on doing things the right way, surrounding yourself with good people, and keeping the adventure alive. Recorded on location ...
15 Sept 2026
Episode 6 | Ambassador Meetup
This week on Built in the Bayou, we’re stepping away from the shop and heading to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion! For the first time ever, the Skyjacker team brought together a group of ambassadors for an unforgettable night of fellowship, stories, and celebrating the people who make this community so special. From show Jeeps and custom trucks to hardcore rock crawlers, our ambassadors represent all sides of the off-road and Jeep lifestyle. Join us as we s...
25 Aug 2026
Episode 5 | What We Don't Usually Talk About
This week Evan and Malerie open up about what their day-to-day roles really look like, how the company has grown into giving the next generation more ownership, and how trust gets built over time with longtime employees. And in the back half, Malerie shares her path — from college softball to owning her own store to joining the family business — while Evan shares the hardest chapter of his life: his and his wife's journey with their son Everett, and how that experience led them to start the E...
11 Aug 2026
Episode 4 | Off The Grid with Colt Builds It
First-ever off-grid episode! We traded the home studio for tiny homes in Leadville, CO during summer camp week — and brought on off-road legend Colt Builds It to talk shop. From his first disastrous engine swap to flipping Cherokees to fund the family's off-road habit, raising kids in a $4k trailer with no propane, working the oil field, and building one of the most trusted names in off-road content. This one's real talk about failure, family, and staying authentic when everyone wants to pay ...
28 Jul 2026
Episode 3 | Behind the Buy
This week on Built in the Bayou, we sit down with Michael Graves, Skyjacker's Purchasing and Production Manager, to pull back the curtain on a job most people never think about — but that touches nearly everything the company makes. From sourcing raw materials and managing costs on the laser, welding, and coating lines, to navigating volatile steel and petroleum markets and outsmarting ever-changing shipping fees, Mike breaks down what it really takes to keep production running smoothly.
14 Jul 2026
Episode 2 | Wooden Lift Blocks & Building It Right
Our Design Engineer Josh Cooper steps out from behind the scenes this week. He's been in the off-road game a long time! From his dad's body shop, welding at a steel fab shop, running his own shop through the 2008 crash, engineering at Super Lift and RealTruck, wrenching at King of the Hammers. His real talk for anyone building their first rig: hit the trail before you build, and build for what you'll actually do — not what's trending on Instagram.
29 Jun 2026
Episode 1 | What 50 Years Doesn't Tell You
In our very first episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build a brand that lasts. Skyjacker's Evan and Malerie sit down with Jeff Worley, Skyjacker's controller of 25 years, to talk about the people, the culture, and the behind-the-scenes moments that don't make it into the highlight reel. From a grandfather stuck in Louisiana mud who just wanted bigger tires on his Bronco, to six employees hitting 20+ year milestones this year alone, this episode is a celebration...
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