Episodes
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EPISODE 49 - Kai Magnussen, Reign Outdoor
Raised in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies, Kai Magnussen grew up with the kind of backyard that pulls you outside and creates a passion for outdoor adventure. In this episode, I sit down with Kai from Reign Outdoor to talk about a love for design, a commitment to quality gear, and what it…
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EPISODE 48 - Daniel & Analia Overland Americas
Daniel and Analia have spent years traveling the world, and now they’re turning that experience into a mission—adventure with purpose and community impact. In this episode, we talk about their journey and what’s ahead. Episode 48 - Daniel & Analia Overland Americas Daniel Thornton The SignOut...
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EPISODE 47 - Hunter Pauley with onX Offroad
Episode 47 - Hunter Pauley and onX Offroad Daniel Thornton In this episode, I sit down with Hunter Pauley from onX Offroad to talk about how onX helps people plan better trips, find new trails, and stay confident when the adventure takes them beyond cell service. From route planning to offline…
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Episode 46 - Jerry and Bryan L'Ecuyer of Tembo Tusk
Tembo Tusk is the kind of company that gets built by solving real problems in the field and letting quality do the talking. In Episode 46, I sit down with the Jerry and Bryan to hear how the brand started with slides and grew into a lineup of overland and camp gear people trust, including the...
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Episode 45 - Trango, Jim Morrisson and Christina Lustenberger
Great Trango Tower is the kind of place that makes you stop mid-sentence and just stare. In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, two of the athletes featured in Trango — a documentary that follows the team’s fight to earn the first ski...
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Episode 44 - Justin Dowey, 23Zero
Justin Dowey is the owner and founder of 23Zero, a company that's been shaking up the overland gear industry since 2017. With nearly three decades of experience in the outdoor industry across multiple continents, Justin brings a unique perspective on what overlanders really need. We discuss how...
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Episode 43 - Ben Forman, Higher Calling
Film maker, Ben Forman, experienced the loss of his best friend - his younger brother. This devastating heart break led him on a journey of searching, which created the amazing film Higher Calling. The final release is still pending but listen to our conversation as we discuss his motorcycle...
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Episode 42 - John Badger, Grounded Boots Relief
Hurricane Helen devastated western North Carolina. John Badger started a Facebook group to provide on the ground Information in aftermath of Helene. That group has evolved into Ground Boots Relief . Listen to John’s story about how it all got started and how they are ready to provide support when…
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Episode 41 - Kyle Parker
Kyle Parker grew up enjoying the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and exploring. He came to love the water and the canoe, working for a canoe outfitters in the Boundary Waters. This very experience sparked a passion for outdoor adventure and lofty goals that leads us in a conversation of canoeing from...
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Episode 40 - Stuart Rudolph, TRAVOCA
What a delight to speak with one of the founders of TRAVOCA, Stuart Rudolph. TRAVOCA has brought to market the next generation of gear which includes an eCooler, a power station, and solar panels. They have really worked on the design to differentitate them from everyone else. This gear will…
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Episode 39 Stephen Clifton, Renogy
Meet Stephen Clifton, the Product Test Manager for Renogy. We dive into a conversation to discover the company’s history and what it is doing in the renewable energy market. Stephen gets to infuse his personal passion for outdoors in a career with a company that is providing enthusiasts like...
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Episode 38 - Cam Brensinger, NEMO Equipment
Cam Brensinger, Founder of NEMO Equipment, knew he wanted to incorporate his passion for outdoor adventure and design into a career. That was the fuel to start NEMO Equipment and bring to market some incredible outdoor gear. This is a great conversation to listen to. Episode 38 - Cam Brensinger,...
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Episode 37 - Jon Foerster, JFTops
In this episode we talk with Jon about how his problem solving skills led to the creation of a company with phenomenal products. Jon is the founder and owner of JFTops. They created the Dash Poncho , which provides dashboard protection for both Jeeps and Broncos. JFTops also produces a tonneau...
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Episode 36 - Sean Kepler, Tune Outdoor
I had a great conversation with Sean Kepler who is the President of Tune Outdoor. They are building premium light weight truck campers for the adventure enthusiast that will take you anywhere. Tune Outdoor provides a unique custom build experience for each of their customers. Tune in to discover...
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Episode 35 - Sofia Maksimova, Tiny Planet
Denis and Sofia have turned a passion for travel and adventure into a lifestyle. They built their own Sprinter van conversion that morphed into a full van conversion business called Tiny Planet. They are now embarking on a tour around the world as a family. Listen to Sofia and I as we dive into…
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Episode 34 - Mario Donovan, AT Overland
Mario Donovan has been a pioneer in the outdoor adventure space. He has been creating great overland trailers and top of the line toppers for over 20 years. His products are made for back country adventures. This was a great conversation to learn more about Mario’s story and his passion for…
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Episode 33 - Mari Bodensteiner, SPACE Trailers
I sat down with Mari Bodensteiner with SPACE Trailers to discuss this great trailer that is opening up more opportunities for outside exploration. It is the perfect trailer, providing a little more space to those who want to camp and create more outdoor adventures. Listen to the podcast to learn...
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Episode 32 - Rocky Mountain Tenkara
Kevin and Casey Canfield decided to pursue their passion for the outdoors and dive head first into owning a business focused tenkara fishing. They are the owners of Rocky Mountain Tenkara. This was a great conversation to learn more about their passion for outdoors and why every outdoor…
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Episode 31 - Nick Rader, TEREN
I spoke with Nick Rider, Co-Founder, of TEREN. TEREN is a brand focused on bringing quality clothing to outdoor enthusiasts. TEREN has a selection of items from shirts and pants, to outerwear and they can create a kit that will work for almost any outdoor occasion. They have solved various...
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Episode 30 - Ron Flint, EQUIP Heroes
Ron has spent a career in the automotive industry and has a lifetime of stories. He has been involved in many projects and you can check out his Hurst Challenger on Jay Leno’s Garage. Ron’s current passion project is the work he is doing with EQUIP Heroes. He is bringing to life some great…
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Episode 29 - Adam Roe, Zero Labs
Adam is the founder and CEO at Zero Labs. We had a great discussion about the work his company is doing in the electrical vehicle market. They are taking some old school iconic off road vehicles and bringing them back to new as EVs. Episode 29 - Adam Roe, Zero Labs Daniel Thornton All Pics…
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Episode 28 - Chris Holloway, MOORE Expo
I had a great time speaking with Chris Holloway, Founder and CEO, of MOORE Expo. We covered his story of outdoor exploration that led to creating one of the premier outdoor adventure weekend events. This description from the website said it best: “The Midwest’s only indoor event for adventure...
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Episode 27 - Carl Parker, ADVMoto
In this episode I speak to Carl Parker, the Publisher of the magazine ADVMoto. Carl’s story is steeped in adventure. His work took him to China where he toured the foreign country side riding a motorcycle, which grew into a passion for riding. That passion nurtured more adventures in the states...
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Episode 26 - Theo Ferreira
Theo and I sat down for in person discussion for this podcast. Theo is the owner of Rugged Bound Supply Co. His company is the proud importers and distributors of Big Country 4x4 products from South Africa. We had a great conversation talking about Theo growing up in South Africa, making his was...
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Episode 25 - Calvary Overland
I sat down down with three great guys to discuss Calvary Overland. Jacob Brackens - Owner, Founder, & Calvary Team Lead Brandon Darwin - Owner, Founder, & Adventure Lead Shannon Hodges - Owner & Meet-up Lead They are bringing together the Dallas Fort Worth overland community. Listen to how they…
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Episode 24 - Texas Avid Outdoors
Today we spoke with one of the founders of Texas Avid Outdoors (TAO), Frank Albarado. TAO has been bringing together outdoor enthusiasts each October to enjoy a weekend camping, speakers, and vendors that support the overlanding community. Frank and I discuss the genesis of TAO and what each...
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Episode 22 - Tenkara Rod Co.
This episode of The SignOut Podcast features Tanner Flake, Co-Founder, of the Tenkara Rod Co. We discuss what is Tenkara fishing and why it is accessible to many people wanting to fish. We also discuss how a passion for fishing ended up creating Tenkara Rod Co. Pick up everything you need to get...
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Episode 21 - The Challenge Facing American Manufacturers: A Roundtable Discussion
This episode of the SignOut Podcast features a round table discussion that includes Frank Ledwell, Publisher of OutdoorX4; Jerry L’Ecluyer, owner of Tembo Tusk; Brian Fulton, CEO of Goose Gear; and Gavin Stener; CEO of 67 Designs. Frank leads the conversation as co-host, discussing the…
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Episode 20 - Michael Bielecki, Combining Passions and Work
Michael has turned his passions of photography, filming, outdoor adventures, motorcycles, and brand marketing into to his career. He spends a lot of time outdoors and on two wheels with his work with Backcountry Discovery Route, helping them create content through documentaries and working on new...
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Episode 19 - Brian Ribera, Military Mobility
Learn more about the work Brian is doing with veterans through his organization Military Mobility.
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Episode - 18 Tara Short, Founder of Green Edventures
Tara is the Founder and Director at Green Edventures which provides outdoor adventure tours for women to places like Baja Mexico, Iceland, Uganda, and Alaska. These tours also provide a great opportunity to learn about environmental preservation. In this episode we cover how she got started and...
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Episode 17 - Rob Spencer, Project Heal The Land
In this episode we speak with Rob Spencer. Rob was involved in a major accident in his early 20s that had a big impact on the rest of his life. Rob has a lifetime of stories from being an MMA gym owner to creating and running a non profit, Project Heal the Land. Rob’s loves getting into nature…
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Episode 16 - Sunny Stroeer, A passionate explorer and adventurer
Sunny is constantly pushing herself to experience all kinds of outdoor adventures. She has a great story of finding the outdoors in college and chasing that passion.
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Episode 15 - Bill Dragoo, A man of adventure
The SignOut Podcast has now partnered with OUTDOORX4 to bring you some great guests and new stories. We are excited to relaunch this podcast by interviewing Bill Dragoo to learn more about his interesting story of growing up in Oklahoma and living a life of adventure. Episode 15 - Bill Dragoo
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Episode 14 - Geoff Blum, Pursuing his passion through baseball
We discuss Geoff's passion for baseball from the field to the broadcast booth.
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Episode 13 - Omar Garcia, A Life of Adventure
Omar lives a life of adventure in both his work as the Missions Pastor for Kingsland Baptist Church and in his personal life as an avid outdoors man. We discuss his passion for adventure and sharing these experiences with others. Omar is also a great writer so check out both of his blogs:...
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Episode 12 - Jonathan Fletcher of Digital Barbell
Jonathan shares his story about founding and running Digital Barbell Online Coaching, whose mission is ”to bridge the gap between good intentions and results.” He co-runs and operates Digital Barbell with his wife, Blakley.
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Episode 11 - Lauren Trantham of Ride My Road
Listen to Lauren’s amazing story of signing out to pursue her amazing adventure, riding 10,000 miles across the US in support of women who are survivors of sex trafficking. She is a passionate photographer and motorcyclist and a great supporter in the fight against sex trafficking.
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Episode 10 - PAKMULE
Kansas Sartin, founder of PAKMULE speaks to Daniel about his adventurous journey and experiences that led to the creation of his successful brand.
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Episode 9 - Levanta Ministries and the Dominican Republic
Episode 9 - Levanta Ministries and the Dominican Republic Daniel Thornton Listen in on our conversation with Doug and Margaret Beck about their involvement and passion in Levanta Ministries and living in the Dominican Republic.
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Episode 8 - Frank Ledwell, Publisher of OutdoorX4 & Jeepers International
Episode 8 - Frank Ledwell, Publisher of OutdoorX4 & Jeepers International Dt Listen in to our conversation with Frank Ledwell, who is the publisher of OutdoorX4 & Jeepers International magazines - two excellent publications worth checking out.
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Episode 7 - Radim Cejnar’s World Travels
Listen in on Radim’s great story of traveling around the entire world on his motorcycle. Check out his Instagram @rad_venture for a trove of great photos and content from his adventures. Radim Signs Out to Travel the World on His Motorcycle
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Episode 6 - Guadalupe Peak Hike
In this episode, we have a fireside chat about our signing out into the wilds of west Texas in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, where we had a day of hiking to Guadalupe Peak. Episode 6 - Guadalupe Peak Hike Download
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Episode 5 - Jon Peters
Jon has an amazing story that we’re excited for you to hear. In this episode, he sits down and shares it with Daniel. A little about Jon, as described on jonpeters.org: Speaker - Author - Coach From the time Jon Peters was six years old he wanted to play baseball. That’s pretty much all he did.…
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Episode 4 - Brenden Macaluso, Shop Director, Owner of Common Motor Collective
This is a great conversation where we get to listen in on Brenden's story, as he shares his passions and what drives him to start and run Common Motor Collective.
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Episode 3 - Brent Thornton
Brent Thornton, Daniel's oldest brother, shares his story and tells of his passion and what drives him.
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Episode 2 - Elijah Rising
We sit down and talk with Sam Hernandez of Elijah Rising.
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Episode 1 - The SignOut Podcast
Episode 1 - The SignOut Podcast Download Today's first, SignOut Co podcast begins with excitement and anticipation. Here we introduce ourselves, talk a little of what SignOut is about and give you some insight into how this came to be and what drives each of us. Permalink