Scott Brady interviews desert explorer Toby Savage, professional photographer and Land Rover enthusiast. Tony shares his many adventures in his Land Rover, and his significant work with the Long Range Desert Group historical society. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the merits, considerations, and limitations of the overland campers, and how to best prepare your overland home on wheels. They do the deep dive on EarthRoamers, EarthCruisers, Adrenalin Campers, Nimbl, and others. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Scott Brady and Chris Cordes discuss navigation tools and solutions for remote travel, including the importance of fundamentals like the paper map and compass. Additional topics include GPS units vs. Apps, and some of the key learnings and insights around digital navigation applications. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Few places on the planet resonate with the adventurer like the African continent, from the vibrant cultures to the ancient civilizations, megafauna, and some of the most remote and inspiring landscapes on earth. At Overland Journal , we have been fortunate to circumnavigate the planet three times and cross all seven continents. Still, we had one journey that has continually called to us- crossing the long axis of the African continent. Today marks day zero of the journey, as our Ineos Grenadier ...
Scott Brady interviews Mac MacKenney, overland expedition leader and Guinness world record holder. Mac started life with dreams of being a pilot and joining the Royal Air Force, overcoming incredible odds to accomplish the goal. As a veteran overcoming PTSD, Mac found his calling in leading significant expeditions with Sir Ranulph Fiennes before earning the Guinness Record for his London to Cape Town drive. Mac works with veterans on their (and his) journey to recover from PTSD. Full show notes ...
Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Clay Croft of XOverland, diving deep into their lessons learned from traveling Europe, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland. Clay also announces the newest XOverland expedition- Africa! Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Overlanders of the Year Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford compare traveling by motorcycle and Toyota Hilux in this podcast from the field. Host Ashley Giordano learns more about the couple’s moto journey along the Pan-American Highway and the rigors of overlanding through Iceland in the winter. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Scott Brady interviews Dan Grec, our very first podcast guest. Dan has recently completed his trip around and across Australia, along with traveling with his partner and father. Dan also announces his next vehicle build, which includes a whole new level of protection from the elements. Full show notes availiable at Overland Journal Podcast
Scott Brady interviews Andrew St. Pierre White about his stories, films, books, and overland adventures around the world by 4WD. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Liz and Brett about living and working full-time as overlanders, including their hacks for making the transition to life on the road. They share the details of their E350 van, 4Runner, and Airstream projects, and how they hustle to keep the dream alive. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Website: https://seechangeglobal.org We are the Heroes Network, an information and action-focused platform dedicated to fighting violence against solo travelers. Founded as a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit by seasoned travelers Melanie Rohr, Tena Overacker, Bruce Dorn, and Scott Brady—and our amazing advisory board— this will be the place to seek training and peer wisdom when planning adventures. In addition to education, our goal is to recruit and train volunteers to assist travelers in emergencies—a H...
Toyota has just announced their 2024 Tacoma available in SR, SR5, TRD Pro, and the much-anticipated Trailhunter packages. The list of capabilities is impressive, including 33" tires, factory lift, OME suspension, ARB bumper, integrated compressor, 2,400 watt inverter, and even a front swaybar disconnect. There are now three motor options, with torque as high as 465 lb-ft. Toyota has brought their A game and all the goodies to the new Tacoma, and we can't wait to get behind the wheel. Full show n...
Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the specifics of the exceptional AEV Prospector and Prospector XL, both built on the Ram 2500 / 3500 platform and featuring 37 or 40” tires, steel bumpers, snorkel, HD steering, suspension system, and high clearance fender flares. These trucks are built for exploring, with sufficient payload to install a camper system and carry overland support equipment. We review the pros and cons of this purpose built overland Super Truck
For the Spring Vehicle Mashup, Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the recent crop of test vehicles, including the Rivian R1S, GMC Sierra AT4x, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4Xe, Hummer SUV, Ford Maverick Tremor, Defender 130, and more. With the vehicle manufacturers continuing to raise the bar, we are seeing more and more capable overland platforms, with better capability, capacity, and payload. The vehicles in this mashup are some of the finest overland platforms ever released in North America,...
For this podcast, Matt Scott and Scott Brady riff on all the things we are told to buy for overlanding, but don't actually need. This of course begins with an Instagram account, which we (shockingly) don't need to go overlanding. The conversation continues into mud tires, dozens of lights, long-travel suspension, roof tent haulers, complex electrical systems, overrated recovery gear, and more. All of these learnings come from Scott and Matt's own mistakes building and overbuilding overland vehic...
Scott Brady interviews Randy Perkins about his motorcycle and 4wd adventures around the world. Randy also shares his journey of overcoming addiction and loss to find his path to adventure. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Scott Brady interviews famed photographer Nick Dimbleby about the Camel Trophy, and traveling around the world by Land Rovers. Nick shares his experience capturing world-class photographs and videos while on expedition. Nick has been the photographer of choice for overland expeditions since the Camel Trophies of the late 1990s and other notable expeditions using stock Land Rovers around the globe. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast...
Canadian adventure motorcyclists Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West traveled the length of the Pan-American Highway on their KLR650 and BMW F700GS bikes. In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano learns more about overlanding as a couple, women’s motorcycle training, Jeremy’s experiences as a writer, and the importance of snacks.
Scott Brady interviews Sinuhe Xavier, multi-time podcast guest, Director, Photographer, and international traveler. Sinuhe shares his recent adventures and the start of his new project vehicle, an AEV Bison Colorado. Full show notes available on Overland Journal Podcast
Scott Brady and Matt Scott interview the legendary Sean Holman, who has spent the last two decades exploring the globe by 4WD. Sean is a 4wd expert, podcaster, and Editor, managing popular titles like Fourwheeler. The conversation includes his thoughts on 4WD vehicle selection and modification, along with his favorite builds. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Scott Brady, Graeme Bell, and Stephan Edwards discuss the joys of traveling the African continent, including a comprehensive discussion about the classic western and eastern routes. Additional details regarding documentation, vehicles, and cultural considerations are also covered, the group reflecting on the immense ecological and cultural beauty of the countries of the continent. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast...
In a special guest interview, Bruce Dorn spends time in Tulum, Mexico with Vasilisa Komarova - an adventure motorcyclist, physical therapist, and spiritual guide. They discuss Vasilisa's early life in Russia, her emigration to the UK, and her decision to eschew convention to spend her life chasing adventure and distant horizons. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
If you’ve been to the Northwest, BC, or Rocky Mountain Overland Rallies, you’re likely familiar with owners Ray and Marianne Hyland and their three boys. In this podcast from the field, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano learns more about the Hylands’ journey from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover. Full shownotes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Graeme Bell, Scott Brady, Stephan Edwards, and Matt Scott discuss the principles of selecting and modifying a classic Land Rover Defender for Overland Travel. We deep dive on drivetrain choices, model configurations and best practices for modifications learned while traveling in defenders on five continents. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview longtime pal and fellow adventurer Bruce Dorn. Bruce shares his incredible story of saying yes to the serendipity and the meanderings of life. Bruce has documented adventures around the world as a still photographer and cinematographer. His career in commercial production included his induction into the DGA, and his recent promotion to a Canon Explorer of Light Legend. This wide ranging conversation includes Bruce's early life, a few hilarious anecdotes, and ...
Scott Brady interviews Walt Wagner of Tactical Application Vehicles, one of the premier overland builders in the United States. Walt's history in government operations and passion for capability translates into some of the most impressive Toyotas, Rams, and UTV in the market. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
Matt Scott and Scott Brady share their experiences from 2022, including project wrapups, new vehicles, the state of new overland models and EVs, and significant changes in the overland industry. They also chat about their favorite kit and some of their travel and vehicle plans for 2023. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast
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