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The Average Overlanders Podcast
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A podcast about Overlanding and the outdoors by completely average guys.
Episodes
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11 Days In The West: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP8
Ben and Jared are back hanging in the studio. Jared just wrapped an 11 day trip through seven western states. We recap his trip spending a few days in Wyoming, shooting, fishing, hiking. Seeing a moose while hiking Jenny Lake. While in Yellowstone for a few days he also was able to meet up with a...
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Good Times With Dadi8or: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP7
Ben and Jared are finally getting to hangout with a long time listener, plus friend of the show and now friend in real life, Omar. Better known on the show as Dadiator! Omar was in town all the way from New Jersey, the opposite side of the country, so made time to come by the studio. We share…
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The Land Beaver Travels East: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP6
Our buddy Norm, AKA the Land Beaver, is back hanging out with us in the studio. He's fresh off a 3 week trip covering a lot of ground. We get to hear about some of the cool places him and his wife Laura got to experience from Niagara Falls, Maine lobsters, Ben & Jerry's in Vermont, wild horses on...
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White Rim Trail & The 395: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP5
Jared and Ben are hanging out and catching up this week. They both recently got back from multi day trips but in two different areas. Ben went with a group to do the White Rim Trail in Moab, Utah. Where some fun times, amazing views and great food were had. While at the same time Jared was…
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Jess2 Re-Routing: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP4
We're getting to hangout with the ladies from Jess2 Re-Routing! Jess @archtrooper.jl has been on the show with us before but this is our first time meeting Jessica @pinkstarjess They're teaming up for another go at the Rebelle Rally. They competed against each other in previous years but…
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Adventure Rig: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP3
We got a chance to hangout with Will @aventure_rig. He had some interesting stories to share with us. What it's been like living in his 70 series Land Cruiser full time over the last year. Or now as he sets up his new GX 470. We find out some of the popular and questionable trends in Japanese car...
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Our PNW Adventures: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP2
We had some special guests in town this week stop by the podcast. We're joined by Brian and Marisa from Our PNW Adventures. They have a YouTube channel that chronicles their adventures. Hopping all around the Pacific Northwest in their 5th gen 4Runner with a Lobo adventure trailer in tow. We find...
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Fire & Southwest Travels: The Average Overlanders: S5. EP1
We're back from the holidays! It's the first episode of the new year and we're kicking off Season 5! At the time, there are large fires happening in California. Ben and Jared go over some of the destruction and cautions associated with the fires. They discuss what gear you may already have with...
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The Fur Runner: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP20
This week Ben and Jared are getting to hangout with Crystal @thefurrunner. She drives a nicely setup 5th Gen 4runner that we get into the build out of and all the cool mods she has done to it. And of course we have to talk about dogs and her 3 pups she hauls around in her rig. She also shares…
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Not A Forest Ranger: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP19
We're hanging out this week with Aubrey, @not.a.forest.ranger. Aubrey has a taste for adventure and the outdoors so he built up his Ford Ranger to take him there. Cleanly setup for his needs without breaking the bank. We talk camping, EV vehicles, fridges and other random topics.
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Battle Ready Rig: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP18
We get to hangout this week with Gabe from @battlereadyrigs and talk about his "slightly" modified '97 Jeep XJ. Our good buddy Neal @nealskis who knows Gabe from his Subie days joins us for a bit as well. Gabe's XJ is not your basic grocery getter though. He's cut the back off and made it into a...
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Weekend Getaways: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP17
It's just Ben and Jared hanging out this week. Jared recently headed up to the Eastern Sierra area for some fishing. His daughter and her friend wanted to give fishing a try while camping that weekend. They ended up finding some cool camp spots and had a great time, even if no fish were caught.…
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The Desert Belles: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP16
Have you ever wanted to know what it take to be a part of the Rebelle Rally? Well you're in for a treat. This week we're hanging out with Team Desert Belles @teamdesertbelles! Kristen @mrs.optoffroad will be driving in her second year running the Rebelle and she is teaming up with Allison...
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The Helko Hunt: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP15
This week we have on Aric @as_is_overland. Jared and Aric just got back from 4 days in the Western Sierra. They had the opportunity to join a group for season 2 of the Helko Hunt. Helko Werk axe company invited 3 teams to go up into the mountains to try and find buried treasure. We recap the fun...
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Wifey & The Mall Rig: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP14
We had a lot of fun on this episode getting to hangout again with Al @sponsoredbywifey who was last on the show back in Season 2, Episode #82. Plus getting to know Erwin @mallrig.pro. They both have super clean Gen 3 Tundras with popup campers. Al has the Four Wheel Camper, Project M while Erwin...
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Going Live With The Beaver: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP13
We've been talking about it for awhile now and it's finally happening. We are now live and on camera. Whether or not thats a good thing we'll find out. To help us test it all out our buddy Norm @land_beaver1 stops by the studio. He's been on a few trips sense we talked last. He was out exploring...
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PNW Expo Recap and The Oregon Coast: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP12
Ben and Jared are joined by their buddy Chef Sean @fstlayn this week. Jared and Sean have been doing some exploring along the 395 and share some highlights from their trips. Jared had also just spent 4 days at Expo PNW up in Oregon. He talks about some of the products he saw and getting to meet…
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Summertime Truck Diet: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP11
This episode Ben and Jared are joined by their buddy Rafael @tacotrooper31. It's summertime and it's heating up. Ben and Rafa are stripping down their trucks and changing things up a bit and dropping some weight. While Jared is doing the opposite and gearing up for a 11 day trip up to Oregon and...
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Higher Elevations: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP10
Jared and Ben are back from out on the road. They've been getting up to some higher elevations lately. Ben just got back from northern Arizona during Expo West but does it different. While Jared was up exploring the mountains of the 395. They talk about trail damage, new coffee setups, taking…
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Boys Trip: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP9
Jared and Ben are camping together again! They set out for a nice 3 day adventure through Northern Arizona. They were joined by some family and a few close friends on this one. Aric @as_is_overland being one of those to tag along on this trip joins them on the show this week. They all recap the...
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Death Valley Travels: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP8
This week Jared and Ben are hanging out, sharing stories. Jared just recently went out with some friends out exploring parts of Death Valley. He shares some of the cool sights they visited and adventures they experienced. From crazy winds, awesome trails, hot springs and great people makes for a...
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Flatbed Fun With Flatbed Tundra: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP7
We got our buddy Mike @flatbedtundra on the show with us this week. Not only does Mike have a nicely setup Tundra with a flatbed, he also custom built a trailer that is probably more dialed in than most trucks. When he decided to remove the bed of his truck and go with a flatbed he had a vision....
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Overland Priority: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP6
We were finally able to get our friend Aim @overlandpriority to join us on the show! Not only does he go on some awesome adventures, he also has some amazing photography, which you can check out on his other page @aimlorejas_photography. He didn't always have all the cool gear and rad rig. He...
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Desert or Dessert: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP5
Ben and Jared both went camping in the desert this last weekend but not together. Ben took an adventure with both his dogs and a great group for an awesome trip exploring around the Mojave desert. Jared couldn't get out for the whole weekend so opted for a quick overnighter in Anza Borego. They...
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A Glimps Into Florida Overlanding: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP4
This week we had a great time getting to know Leeno from Ibis Offroad @ibisoffroad. Leeno gives us the run down on the offroad scene where he's from in Florida. Aside from having to deal with recovering in the marshland mud and the occasional gator, overlanding is pretty similar on the opposite...
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From 2nd Hand, To 2 Wheel Overland: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP3
This week, our buddy Matt Kester drops in. Matt, formally 2nd Hand Overland has started a new chapter in his life. He decided to give up his old Land Rover and trade it for 2 wheels. He's started traveling on a KLR 650 now. Hang out with us as we share some adventures, talk about running…
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Livin In A Van Down By The River: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP2
Our first guest of 2024 is our buddy Adam @adam.m.queen. Photography is his profession and he's been fortunate enough to be able to call home anywhere he feels like pulling up. Whether it's down by the beach or parked along a river up in the mountains. He makes this easier by driving a well put...
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Back From Holiday Trips: The Average Overlanders: S4. EP1
We've been on a break for a bit to be with family over the holidays and to do some traveling. But we're back baby! This week Ben and Jared fill us in on what they've been up to during the time off. Ben recaps his 2 week trip to Greece and some mishaps in the desert with friends on a weekend...
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Full-size Travels: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP39
Ben and Jared are hanging out this week with longtime friend James @jamesporter4sure. We talk about how he's managed to put down over 320K miles on his sweet 2020 F350 traveling the country. James even shares with us transitioning from life in the Marines to private security work. We also discuss...
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10 Days Through Colorado: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP38
If you only had 10 days to explore Colorado how would you do it? Well good friends of the show Aric and Shelby of @as_is_overland share with us how they went about it. Got to say it sounded like a great time. Hangout with us as we get to hear all about their adventure. Through the good, the not…
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The Barberena Brothers Vs. John Bull: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP37
We have the Barberena brother's in the studio this week. Brandon @code_5537 is not new to the show but Andrew decided to join in on the fun. They recently had a what was supposed to be a quick trail run up John Bull in Big Bear before grabbing lunch, turn into an all day indever. They go over the...
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Lil’ Smokies Cookoff: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP36
The first Lil' Smokies Campout and Cookoff is in the books! It was an awesome time up in the mountains, getting to hangout with old friends and making new ones. The cookoff was amazing! Everyone went above and beyond with their meals. Ben and Jared go over all the shenanigans that went down that...
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Adventures Up The 395: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP35
We're hanging out this week with Chef Sean @fstlayn. While Ben was in Arizona, Sean and Jared were both up exploring the 395. They were with different groups but at times were only 5min apart. They ran into changes in weather, field repairs, and some amazing times.
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Overland V1.0: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP34
This week were joined by Rob and Avis from Overland V1.0. They are currently taking a short break from traveling all over in their ridiculously cool 2021 RAM 3500 for Avis to train with Kristen @mrs.optoffroad in the Opt Offroad Bronco, for her second time running the Rebelle Rally. We talk about...
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Offroad Power Couple: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP33
This week we have Jessi @arctrooper.jl back with us in the studio but this time she brought along her husband Robert @mythosaurmotorsports. Together they make quite the formidable pair when it comes to offroad. When they pull up in Roberts awesome Ram 2500 decked out for the overland trails,...
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Surviving Hurricane Hilary: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP32
This week we talk about the hype of the "big" hurricane that was supposed to hit southern California and how to be prepared. A lot of what we use for overlanding can be applied to disaster preparedness. We also touch people misusing public lands and how we can all do better.
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Friday Night Live: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP31
Ben and Jared are hanging out on Instagram live this week. Talking about the so called "hurricane" about to come through southern California and everyone freaking out about it. They also recap the recent outing at OC Yoto Nights. It was a lot of fun with people showing off on the flex ramp, RC...
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Website and Little Smokies Update: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP30
We have now officially launched our website where you can sign up for the first annual Little Smokies Campout. We talk a bit about what you will find when visiting the website and some of the plans for it. Also find out info for what you'll need to attend the Little Smokies Campout. Then we give...
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Shock Talk With ICON: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP29
This week we're diving into some shock and suspension discussions. Who better to educate us than Scott from Icon Vehicle Dynamics. He shares with us the different suspension setups and how they function and what might work best for your rig. We also learned about some products we weren't aware of...
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Land Beavers Epic Journey: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP28
Fan favorite Norm @land_beaver1 is back with us in the studio. He and his wife Laura just got back from an epic 16 day trip exploring the midwest and as far as Glacier National Park. Trying out new gear and finding awesome spots to camp, Norm takes us along for a ride while sharing their travels....
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Expo Recap And The PNW: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP27
We're back! We took a week off but back to our usual antics. During our time off Ben's son Miles was born! Also, Jared decided to head north up to Overland Expo PNW in Redmond Oregon. After hanging out at Expo a few days and having a great time visiting with old friends and making new ones he…
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Hanging With As Is Overland: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP26
This week we're hanging out with Aric @as_is_overland. We go over his recent trip to Kings Canyon and the Sequoia's then over to Pismo Beach. Before that trip he was out exploring Mojave showing his brother what a 2 wheel drive 4Runner can do! Jared also share's some of his loose plans for his…
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Mr. Motts In The House: The Average Overlanders: S3. E25
We're having a good time this week as we are joined by Mr. Motts @frankiemotts and his daughter. As usual we are all over the place but some fun stories and laughs are had. Frankie shares with us some of his adventures in Baja and a few of his builds including a sweet 2019 Tundra, and nicely...
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Gold Fever: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP24
Ben and our guest this week Alison @charmin4runner have caught a case of "gold fever". Their recent trip in search of good times with friends on a fun prospecting trip may have turned into a True Crime episode. With some not so great map directions and some suspicious characters. But overall a…
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Pismo And Pizza: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP23
We're hanging out this week with our buddy Adam @the_twig_rig. We talk about his recent trip to Pismo Beach with 41.22 and O4Lo. We also talk about some trip planning and who makes the best pizza among other random topics.
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Death Valley & Baja Fun: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP22
This episode was a lot of fun hanging out with Olaf @aventuraseeker and Paola @paolaadventurer. They share with us some of their adventures including their many trips south of the boarder down to Baja, where they've been running comms for years for all the big Baja races. They are a couple that...
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Memorial Day Weekend Fun: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP21
With the sacrifices of many to allow us to have this holiday free, we decide to make the most of it. Ben and Jared talk about the fun times they had together at the Fast Friends meet up Friday night to the Temecula Overland coffee meet up the next morning. Then splitting up, with Jared heading up...
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Overland Expo West Recap With Mosey On Overland: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP20
This episode is jam packed with Clancy @mosey.on.overland joining us to recap this years Overland Expo West. Both Clancy and Ben made it out to Flagstaff for Expo this year but had totally different experiences. Ben headed out with a solid group of friends for a 4 day adventure but ran into…
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It’s Doodle Time!: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP19
This week we're hanging out in the studio with Mark @trailhawkdoods. Mark's been out hitting the trails with mans best friends, his Goldendoodles Chewie & Kandie. He actually breeds Goldendoodles. You can see some of the pups on their account @sweetdoodles. They seem to be the perfect camp dog as...
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Last Minute Trip Prep: The Average Overlanders: S3. EP18
After celebrating our 100th episode it's now time to get back to taking some trips! But with having been busy the past few weeks it's come down to the last few days and minutes to get everything ready, packed up and vehicles prepped for our next trips. That's nothing new though. Seems like it...
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