What if you left Wall Street behind to ride Morocco — not just once, but 66 times? In this episode of Journeys with WorldRider , Allan Karl welcomes Scott Moreno, founder and CEO of IMTBIKE Tours — one of the world’s premier motorcycle tour and rental companies. From launching his dream from a fifth-floor walk-up in Madrid to building a global BMW Motorrad partner brand, Scott shares the origin story of IMTBIKE Tours and how it became the go-to choice for riders exploring Europe, Morocco, and be...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 76
Neale Bayly on Speed, Writing, Inspiration, & His Journey To War-Torn Ukraine In this episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan Karl WorldRider talks with legendary motorcycle journalist, TV host, philanthropist, and photographer Neale Bayly. Enjoy this encore interview with Neale as the two world-traveling motorcyclists dig deep into the vintage motorcycles, land speed records, the creative process, history, and about Neale’s recent journey and humanitarian efforts in the war-t...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 75
Meet Tom Miller: From An Underground Journalist to Revered & Bestselling Travel Writer Along The Way, He Encounters Spies, CIA, KGB, Soldiers of Fortune, and More! Travel Writer Tom Miller (photo by Jay Rochlin). In this episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan Karl WorldRider interviews Tom Miller , the legendary, best-selling travel writer and author of “The Panama Hat Trail,” which National Geographic calls “among the best travel books ever written.” Enjoy this casual conver...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min
How A Short Sabbatical Turned Into A Four Year Odyssey Through The Most Exotic Wine Regions All Over The World. And It's Still Going. This is the audio-only podcast edition of the eighteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan chatted from the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia to San Diego when this show was initially Livestreamed on August 24, 2020. The Journey of Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan Meet Matthew...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min
After Traveling The World For More Than Ten Years By Motorcycle, the Adventurous Couple Behind Piki Piki Overland Are Grounded In Sucre This is the audio-only podcast edition of the seventeenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Michnus and Elsebie Olivier chatted from Sucre, Bolivia to San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 17, 2020. The Journey of Michnus and Elsebie Olivier These two GenX’ers are born and br...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Taking A Radical And Extreme Leap—A Journey Where Leadership, Love, and Business Go Together This is the audio-only podcast edition of the fourteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from North San Diego to Downtown San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020. The Journey of Steve Farber From a dream of music to bestselling author and business leadership consultant. This is a wild rid...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
From Rock n' Roll Star to The Godfather Of The Iceland Music Scene This is the audio-only podcast edition of the fourteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Siggi Baldurrson chatted from San Diego to Iceland when this show originally Livestreamed on July 20, 2020. The Journey of Sigtryggur Baldursson Founding Member & Drummer for Bjork's first band, The Sugarcubes, and Managing Director of Iceland Music Meet Sigtryggur Baldu...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 32 min
From Racing Cars & Motorcycles To Making Motorcycle Riding More Comfortable: Wild Ass Seats CEO & Co-Founder Craig Johnson In this episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan Karl WorldRider interviews the co-founder and CEO of Wild Ass Seats, Craig Johnson. Wild Ass Seats is the industry-leading saddle comfort technology for motorcyclists of all types. Listen to how his journey took him from racing the dirt tracks of the midwest to pioneering technology that allows everyone e...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 73
From Shining Shoes In Boston Bars To Hollywood & Traveling The World For Drinks With Locals Meet Jack Maxwell, Host of Booze Traveler on Travel Channel and a professional actor and adventurer, Jack learned his best lessons, stories, and lighthearted jokes in the barrooms of South Boston. This is the audio-only podcast edition of the thirteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Jack Maxwell chatted from San Diego to Phoenix wh...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 31 min
From the UK to the USA—Embracing Opportunity As The American Entrepreneur & Queen of Business Law: Kelly Bagla Mentioned In The Podcast Do It Yourself Legal Protection Documents: www.GoLegalYourself.com Kelly Bagla’s Law Firm: www.baglalaw.com Go Legal Yourself Book, 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/2Y6BJk5 Thrive Animal Rescue San Diego: www.thriveanimalrescue.com Go Legal Yourself Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/GoLegalYourself Audible Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uumugv Other Books By Kel...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 72
“Get out of the pool of fear and take a swim in the ocean of possibility.” - Jo Rust Meet Jo Rust—The first woman to travel around Africa alone on a motorcycle (and a bicycle). This is the audio-only podcast edition of the 12th JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona, originally Livestreamed on July 6, 2020, from South Africa with our special guest adventurer, motivational speaker, author, professional off-road motorcycle trainer, and tour promoter Jo Rust. Meet Jo Rust,...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min
What does travel look like in a post-pandemic world? Meet Rudy Maxa, the original “Savvy Traveler,” and Emmy Award-Winning travel host and producer. This is the audio-only podcast edition of the eleventh JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona, originally Livestreamed on June 22, 2020, from Minneapolis, Minnesota with our special guest Legendary & Emmy Award-winning travel host and producer Rudy Maxa. Has tourism spun out of control with selfie-obsessed Instagram...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Kidnapped By The Wine Gods In The Land Where Winemaking Began Meet Andro Barnovi, One of the most recognized political figures in Georgia. This is the audio-only podcast edition of the tenth JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona, originally Livestreamed on June 15, 2020, from Gori, Georgia with our special guest the former Chief of Staff to President Saakashvili, to Defense Minister of Georgia to Governor of the Khartli Region and Tbilisi University Dean—and now...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Meet Panos Kyriazis Athens Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, and Sommelier—Plus Travel Tips On The Greece Most People Don't Know About This is the audio-only podcast edition of the ninth JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona. The webcast was livestreamed initially on June 8, 2020, from Athens, Greece, with our special guest, the award-winning restaurateur, and owner of the highest-rated wine bar in Greece, which also pours the largest selection of wine by the glass in the gl...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Meet Leon Logothetis—Host & Producer of the Netflix Series "The Kindness Diaries" We Discuss His Journey From An Uninspired & Disconnected Stockbroker to Global Adventurer, TV Host, Kindness Activist, Philanthropist & Bestselling Author This podcast originated as Episode Eight, Season One, E8 | S1 of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona—And Beyond originally Livestreamed on June 1, 2020, with our special guest Leon Logothetis of the Netflix Series, "Th...
Apr 08, 2021•36 min
He gave up his life and future in Germany to move to Romania and help revive and revitalize a Royal Estate & Winery. Oliver Bauer never turned back. This podcast originated as the Episode Seven, Season One, E7 | S1 on the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona—And Beyond originally Livestreamed on May 25, 2020, with our special guest Oliver Bauer of Prince Stirbey Estate and Bauer Winery from Dragasani, Romania. Oliver Bauer is the German winemaker who sought to pro...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The Light At The End of The Tunnel It’s nearly Springtime 2021. The coronavirus pandemic is now over one year old. WorldRider Allan Karl hasn’t traveled more than fifty miles since February 2020. In this personal episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan shares his health challenges—a frustrating and depressing bout with vertigo. This podcast isn’t all bad news. Allan shares the breaking news that his book “FORKS” is now digital and available as thirty-five mini-eBooks on the Apple ...
Mar 09, 2021•37 min
From Emmy Award-winning Travel Show To Croatian Singing Star. This podcast originated as the sixth JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona, originally Livestreamed on May 18, 2020, with our special guest the two-time Emmy award-winning television producer, Ashley Colburn. Ashley’s work includes “Wow Croatia!”, “Wonders of Europe,” “Wonders of Asia,” and “Through Her Eyes.” The latter, a project focused on connecting with women of distinct cultures all over the world, was...
Sep 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 41
Stuck in Spain with two motorcycles and big around the world dreams, Travis and Chantil Gill chat with WorldRider Allan Karl about deciding to live a life on the road. Then two weeks into their journey their dreams are cut short. In this tell-all interview Travis, Chantil, and Allan share stories, laughs, and ideas. The Journeys With WorldRider Podcast—Episode #46 Travel Around The World—Adventures with WorldRider Allan Karl & Special Guests Join Allan and his globetrotting guests as he trav...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
Meet Jerry D’Alessandro, Television Producer, Showrunner, Travel Addict and One Time Rock n’ Roll Star This podcast originated as the fifth episode of the Journeys Webcast and Livestreamed from Merida Mexico on May 11, 2020. We've edited this audio Podcast to remove audio from video segments, slide shows, and other areas where visuals are tied to the conversation. If you want to see the entire Webcast as it was live-streamed complete with all video content yu can watch the segment directly here ...
Jun 26, 2020•43 min
Tough Rides | Extreme Treks | Mayhem In The Amazon Another Day In The Life of Extreme Adventurer and TV Host/Producer Ryan Pyle Just another day in the life of the bestselling author, adventurer, anthropologist Jeff Salz. He's an ex-pat living in Ecuador is watching and wading out the Coronavirus while sitting on the equator. Tune in to this lively entertaining discussion about adventure, travel, and life experiences on the third episode of JOURNEYS WEBCAST. Meet Ryan Pyle . With no place to go ...
Jun 24, 2020•50 min
#44 Tamela Rich | Musings, Connections & Highway kitsch From North Carolina to Oregon & Beyond Meet Best-Selling Author of “ Living Life Full Throttle ” and " Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring " Tamela Rich I discovered this podcast with Tamela Rich from 2015 that I lost through the cracks in the floor of my computer. It’s such a treasure I had to bring it back to life. The conversation is just as relevant today as it was when I sat in Tamela’s office in Charlotte ...
May 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 34
Pangolins | Death On The Mountain | Jailed In China Just another day in the life of the bestselling author, adventurer, anthropologist Jeff Salz. He's an ex-pat living in Ecuador is watching and wading out the Coronavirus while sitting on the equator. Tune in to this lively entertaining discussion about adventure, travel, and life experiences on the third episode of JOURNEYS WEBCAST. Meet Jeff Salz, a gifted storyteller and an exciting, entertaining, and enlightening guest on this third episode ...
May 11, 2020•53 min•Ep. 38
#35 From San Diego Under Lockdown | Breaking News, Journeys, Dreams, and Perspective | Allan Karl Tells All It seems that this will be the first summer in four years that Allan Karl WorldRider will not be wandering around the world somewhere on his motorcycle. In this “sit down and chat” episode of the WorldRider podcast, he discusses the whereabouts of his motorcycle and provides updates on new projects and old. He also points to the critical notion that in challenging times it’s vital to focus...
May 09, 2020•38 min•Ep. 35
Jeremy Kroeker & Elle West Prepared For Everything, Except This! In the 37th episode of the WorldRider Podcast I travel (virtually) to South America to the tiny country of Uruguay where Author and Adventure Motorcyclist Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West, his girlfriend are stuck in a tiny two-room apartment. In late August 2019, the couple left home in Canada headed for the bottom tip of South America, the village of Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego. On separate motorcycles jam-packed with camping ge...
Apr 24, 2020•38 min
In this 36th episode of the WorldRider Podcast, I’m honored to bring to you my friend and South African adventurer and world explorer Mr. Ronnie Borrageiro I met Ronnie in Namibia while I traveled through Africa from south to north. Ronnie was in a fog of swirling doubt, anger, and fear. This Podcast came from my Journeys Webcast Livestreamed with Ronnie from South Africa on April 20, 2020. I've repurposed the original video file as this WorldRider Podcast Episode #36. This is an intimate, hones...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 36
Musings In Macedonia With Digital Nomad & Not Just A Tourist Mahsa Homayounfar Chatting With Motorcycle Travelers Mahsa & Gerald Lakeside in Ohrid Sometimes the stars line up or there’s the perfect storm that brings people together. I’d been chatting with Mahsa via text and Skype for more than two months. Hoping we would connect somewhere on the Balkan Peninsula, we finally arrange to meet just a week before my return to the USA. "Not Just A Tourist" Mahsa and her Yamaha XT660R Gerald an...
Jul 23, 2019•31 min•Ep. 33
When I set off on this 2018 Eastern European Tour, I had no real plan except to search for the best stories in food, wine, and culture. I wanted to discover the truth about the region. Like me, most North Americans do not understand what is happening over here—my aim was to find out. Now two months into my journey, I'll admit, it has surprised me. I've been disappointed too. You'll hear more in this podcast. Recorded live in the wine cellars of Movia in the Gorica Brda region of Slovenia. I want...
Sep 18, 2018•14 min
In this podcast I interview Panos, the passionate owner of Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro in Athens, Greece. Meet Panos the owner of Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro , a legendary destination in the heart of Athens. Allan & Panos taste Greek wine while discussing the misconceptions about travel, good, and of course, Greek wine. Recorded while Allan traveled through Southeastern and Eastern Europe during his 2018 tour in Athens Greece while his motorcycle was getting the final maintenance for his...
Aug 05, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 31
NOTE: This is Part I of a two-part Podcast! I'm excited about sharing my latest interview on the WorldRider Podcast with Ryan Pyle . This guy is the real thing. Ryan is an adventure traveler and motorcycle rider, television host and producer, author, professional keynote speaker, Guinness world record holder, mountain climber, award-winning photographer , and I'd like to add—humanitarian and philosopher. Okay, those last two titles I've given him—deservedly as you will learn while listening to t...
Mar 27, 2018•56 min•Season 12Ep. 30
