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The Overland Journal Podcast — 316 episodes

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Riding 50cc Kreidler Florett Bikes in Australia with Bea and Helmut of Time to Ride

2

Doug Patteson: Spycraft Travel

3

Jeremy Bergh on Facing Mortality

4

Celebrating 300 Episodes: A Q&A with Scott Brady

5

Adventure Motorcycle Traveler Michael Yang on 40,000 Miles and a Mid-Life Reinvention

6

Journey Beyond Borders: Kym Bolton's Overlanding Adventures

7

Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover

8

Dave Harriton | AEV FXL Super Duty Deep Dive

9

Six Years of Solo Adventure Travel with @hifromashley

10

Principles of Overlanding: Truck Camper vs. Trailer vs. Expedition Vehicle vs. Van

11

Elevating Your Camp Cooking with Camp Yoshi’s Rashad Frazier

12

Overlanding West Virginia with Jason Specht

13

Story Time with John Blashford-Snell: The 1971-72 Darién Gap Expedition

14

Adventures with Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson: Seven Summits and Beyond

15

The Rogue Wanderers on 100 Countries in a Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper

16

Jim Oostdyk on the Adventure of Business, Family, and History

17

Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania

18

Crossing West Africa with XOVERLAND: Final Miles, Fuel Range, Teamwork, and Truck Lessons

19

Lilli Mixich Reflects on Nearly Five Decades of Overland Travel

20

Paula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck

21

Graeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing

22

Principles of Overlanding 12V Fridges: Choosing the Right Size and Power for Real-World Travel

23

2Up and Overloaded on What You Need to Know about Motorcycle Travel in Southeast Asia

24

John Balsdon on World Records and Crossing Africa

25

44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime

26

Adventure Motorcycle Rider Henriette Thiim on Lessons Learned from 200,000 Kilometers of International Travel

27

Herman and Candelaria Zapp on 22 Years of Worldwide Travel in a 1928 Graham-Paige

28

Used Vehicle Strategies for Overland Travel

29

The most traveled overlander you have never heard of Adam Shani.

30

Jen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey

31

Cultural Geography, Exploration, and Sustainable Travel with James Fountain

32

Lessons Learned from Global Expeditions with Clay Croft

33

Zenith Irfan on Being the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan

34

Katie Harris of the Road Chose Me on Blending Human and Vehicle- Powered Adventures

35

Technology and Innovation in Overlanding

36

Adventure Motorcyclist Heather Lea on the Unfiltered Realities of Long-Term Travel

37

Saharan Sands to a Global CEO: A leadership Discussion with Rachelle Croft

38

Roam Overlanding’s Adrian Abrahams on the Importance of Doing Your Overland Homework

39

Elspeth Beard: One of the First British Women to Motorcycle Around the World

40

Kurt Williams Shares His World Expedition Travel Experiences and Lessons

41

Turning the Page: 2025's Year End Wrap Up and Overland Highlights

42

2025 Overlanders of the Year: GrizzlyNBear Reflect on Nearly a Decade of Overland Travel

43

Journey of a Young Overlander: Peter Van Stralen's Epic Adventures with X Overland

44

Adventures in Namibia and Insights from Richard Giordano of Desk To Glory

45

Travel Journalist and Guide Breanna Wilson on Overlanding Mongolia

46

Adventure Motorcycling 101: In-Depth Training with Bill Dragoo

47

The EarthRoamer Journey: Past, Present, and Future with CEO Scot Allen

48

From North America to the Bottom of the World with Hourless Life

49

Exploring History and Adventure with Susan Dragoo

50

Desk To Glory on Traveling the Silk Road

51

Adventures in Automotive Journalism with Chris Collard

52

Building Your Adventure: Goose Gear's Journey from Ideas to Interiors

53

Embracing Remote Adventures: Life in a Sprinter Van with Kathy and Peter Holcombe

54

Overlanding with Purpose: Remote Journeys with TrailRecon

55

Exploring the World in a Land Rover Defender: Yak Overland's Epic Journey

56

Are New or Old Overland Vehicles Better for Travel?

57

Off-Road Inspiration & New Skills with Micah Weber from Overlandunderbudget

58

Exploring the Wilderness: An Interview with Tony Crooke from GME

59

Overlanding Africa: Countries, Cultures, and Insights with Expedition Rove

60

Mastering Off-Road Techniques: Throttle, Eyes, and Strategy with Emily Miller

61

Michael Ellem on the Photographer's Journey

62

Beyond the Horizon with Landcruising Adventure: Tales of Exploration and Resilience

63

Patty Upton Inspires Generations to Explore

64

Principles of Overlanding: Theory of Suspensions

65

Jud Eades on Living the Road Less Traveled

66

Choosing the Harder Path: Storytelling, Sacrifice, and the Road Ahead with Harrison Schoen

67

Built to Roam: A Conversation on Expedition Vehicles with Spencer Park of Bliss Mobil

68

What It Really Takes to Build a Factory Overlander — with Dave Harriton

69

Stay on the Road: Why Overland Industry Needs Real Travelers — with Basil Lynch

70

Made in the West: American Innovation in Overlanding

71

Graham Jackson: At the Beginning of American Overlanding

72

Matt Prior on Traveling the Silk Road with a Family

73

Drive It Like You Mean It: Lessons from the Commercial and Recreational 4WD Worlds

74

Scott Brady’s Overlanding 101: Travel Simple, Travel Far

75

Tanner Johnson on Building and Maintaining Expedition Vehicles

76

Practical Readiness with Mike Pfeiffer: Bridging the Gap

77

Principles of Overlanding: Intentional Vehicle Modifications

78

The Overland Collective: XOverland and Overland Journal Join Forces

79

May Overland News :: The Big Thing, New Project Vehicles, and Tariffs

80

The Journey of a Lifetime: Doug and Stephanie's Inspirational Overland Adventures

81

Andrew Comrie-Picard on the Power of Self-Belief and the Trans Global Car Expedition

82

Arctic Trucks Founder Emil Grímsson on the Challenges of Polar Exploration

83

Leave No Trace and Winnebago on Reducing Travel Impact

84

Principles of Overlanding: Anthropology and the Overlander's Code

85

Dean Poulopoulos of Overland N’Explore on Overlanding Greece

86

March Overland News: Innovative Camping Gear & Exciting Vehicle Updates

87

Principles of Overlanding: Traveling the PanAmerican Highway on a budget

88

Are Bush Planes Your Next Over Lander?

89

Clay and Rachelle Croft of XOverland on the Adventure of Travel, Life, and Love

90

Jessica Mans on the Past, Present, and Future of iOverlander

91

Truck House Redefines Light Weight and Capable Expedition Campers

92

Principles of Overlanding: The Ineos Grenadier Models and Modifications

93

Rafiki on Tour on Overlanding Africa as a Couple

94

Jack Stuhler on the Pursuit of Quality and New Journeys

95

Grit, Rigor, and Fun: Inside the Success of INEOS Grenadier with Lynn Calder

96

2024 in Review: Factory Overlanders, Crossing Europe, and Matt's First Car

97

Principles of Overlanding: 100 Series Land Cruiser

98

Johan de Villiers on Overlanding the Board Room

99

Billy Creech on Overlanding Conservation and Remapping the Old Traction Road

100

Exploring the World on Two Wheels: Chase Eckert's Journey

101

Principles of Overlanding: Land Cruiser 200 Series

102

Josiah and The Journal of Lost Time

103

Principles of Overlanding: Travel Safety Jonathon Jensen

104

Chris Brinlee on Climbing the Peaks and Navigating the Valleys of Life

105

October Overland News

106

The Lady Overlander Radio interview with guest Misti Tokarsky

107

Principles of Overlanding: Driving in Sand, Rocks, and Mud

108

Grace Scheussler on Motorcycle Travel and Finding Your Story

109

Principles of Full Time Overlanding

110

Patrick Cruywagen on Lessons in Mentorship, Exploring Africa

111

Double Dutch World Safari on 40 Years of Overlanding

112

Crossing Continents: Africa Wrap-up and Lessons Learned

113

Overland Expo Mountain West with Scott Brady and Steve Edwards

114

Dave Sullivan on Military and Automotive Leadership

115

Jessy Muller on Taking the Slow Road and Living Full-Time in Her Vintage Commander

116

Principles of Overlanding: Vehicle Electrical Systems with Mark Bruce

117

Episode 200: Lesson Learned, Why Ashley is Awesome, and Other Musings

118

Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal

119

Next Meridian Expedition on Vehicle Shipping to Australia and the Importance of Finding Your Own Travel Rhythm

120

Clay Croft on Doing Hard Things, Crossing Africa, and the new XOverland Ranch

121

Father's Day Special: Interviewing Larry Brady

122

The Realities of Solo Motorcycle Travel with Chasing Crystal

123

Steve Edwards on Being an Overland Journalist, Living Abroad, and Buying Defenders on a Whim

124

Crossing Continents: Stuck at the Border of Djibouti

125

The Overlanding Game Changers! 10 Revolutions in Travel

126

A Morocco Masterclass with Amazing Overland Founder Mark White

127

Kingsley Holgate Shares His Lifetime of Overlanding Africa and Giving Back

128

April Overland News: The Lexus GX, Ford Ranger, Ducati DesertX Rally, and More

129

Crossing Continents: Ethiopia with Bryon Bass and the Grenadier

130

The Landy Expedition on Heading Off on the Trip of Your Dreams

131

Thérèse-Marie Becker on Completing the Last Overland, Lessons in Leadership, and Finding Adventure

132

Ultra Overlander of the Year: Raptor R vs. Bronco Raptor vs. Rubicon 392 vs. AT4x AEV vs. TRX and more

133

Jay Shapiro on Living Abroad, Building an Expedition Camper, and Family Philanthropy

134

Overlanding with Bruce on the Defender and Fly and Drive Southern Africa

135

Melanie Rohr on Solo Travel, Cyber Security, and the Joys of Giving Back

136

Jess Stuhler on African-Made Overland Accessories, Roof Tents, and Exploring with Family

137

Principles of Overlanding: Security, Documentation, and Borders with JJ

138

January 2024 Overland News: Events, productivity, solar roof tents, and much more

139

Destined for Wild on Traveling the Pan-American Highway in a 80-Series Land Cruiser

140

2023 In Review: Overlander of the Year, Best New Gear, and Looking Forward to 2024

141

Dave Harriton on Payload, Performance, and the New Class of OEM Overland Vehicles

142

Principles of Overlanding: Overland and Expedition Trailers

143

Explorer and Filmmaker Reza Pakravan on the World’s Most Dangerous Borders

144

Top 10 New Overland SUVs

145

Desk to Glory on Traveling Europe and Working From the Road (AKA the Amazing Ashley Episode)

146

Gratitude, Crossing Africa Segment 2, and Equipment / Grenadier Updates

147

SEMA 2023 Goes Overlanding With Brian McVickers

148

Ibérica Overland on What You Should Know About Overlanding in Spain

149

Understanding the Overland Industry

150

Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure

151

Overland News: Fall 2023 featuring the new Land Cruiser, ZR2 Bisons, Minimalist Travel Devices, and More

152

Old School Cool: The Classic Kit of Overlanding

153

Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle

154

Great Scott! Random Show About Matt Getting Stuck, Goodwood, and More

155

Stanley Illman on Exploring the World by Gwagon and Porsche

156

Expedition Rove on Overlanding South Africa and Namibia

157

Principles of Overlanding: Building a 70 Series Land Cruiser

158

Crossing Africa with the Grenadier: South Africa and Mozambique

159

Paul Marsh on Preparing the Vehicle and Yourself for Overland Travel

160

Tom Sheppard on the Nobility of Wilderness, Crossing the Sahara, and Overlanding the Deserts.

161

Wes Siler on Travel, Hunting, and the Case for the Ranger

162

Toby Savage on Exploring and Photographing the World by Land Rover and WWII Jeep

163

Principles of Overlanding: Expedition Campers

164

Principles of Overlanding: Navigation

165

Overland Journal is Crossing the African Continent with the Ineos Grenadier

166

Mac MacKenney on Leading Expeditions and Breaking Records

167

Clay Croft on the new XOverland Africa Expedition, and Lessons From the Nordic Series

168

Four Wheeled Nomad on the Pros and Cons of Four Wheels Versus Two

169

Dan Grec on Circumnavigating Australia, and the Importance of Connecting with Family.

170

Andrew St. Pierre White Shares the Stories of 4x Overland

171

Our Overland Life Shares the Joys and Skills of Overlanding Full Time

172

Bruce Dorn introduces: The Heroes Network

173

Toyota Just Launched the Ultimate Overland Tacoma

174

Deep Dive on the Ram HD AEV Prospector

175

Overland Testing Mashup: Raptor R, TRX, Grenadier, 4Xe Trailhawk, Defender 130 and more!

176

All the Overlandy Things We Don't Need: A Gear Confessional

177

Randy Perkins on Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Your Path to Adventure

178

Nick Dimbleby on Exploring and Documenting the World by Land Rover

179

Adventure Motorcyclists Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West on Self-Discovery Through Travel

180

Sinuhe Xavier on Living in the Moment of Adventure

181

Sean Holman on Four Wheeling and Finding Your Adventure

182

Principles of Overlanding the African Continent

183

Interviewing the Unbreakable Vasilisa Komarova

184

Ray and Marianne Hyland on Overlanding from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover

185

Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel

186

Bruce Dorn on Saying Yes to Life and Adventure

187

Walt Wagner on Building Toyotas for Extreme Overlanding

188

2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates

189

Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding

190

Grenadier Prototype First Off-Road Drive Impressions

191

Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B

192

Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment

193

Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection

194

Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back

195

Eva Zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World

196

Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández

197

Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels

198

Getting Electric with Rivian, Hummer, and Ford

199

Destination: Alaska

200

Overlanding SEMA 2022

201

Ferenc and Evelin of Overland Site on Rallying, the Silk Road, and Overlanding China in a 2006 Prado

202

Amanda Zito on Embracing a Life of Adventure and Facing Anxiety Along the Way

203

Emily Miller discusses Morocco, Navigation, and Rebelle Rally

204

The Turtle Expedition Shares 50 years of Overland Wisdom

205

Andrew and Courtney of Tsavo Touring on Overlanding with a Toddler and Multiple Vehicle Platforms

206

Ron Moon on His Love for Australia, and Traveling the Globe

207

Graeme Bell on Full-time Family Overlanding

208

GonDirtin on Traveling with Dogs, Overland Kitchen Staples, and their 70-Series Land Cruiser Troopy Build

209

Mali-Mish, a Family of Five on Four Continents

210

Greg Miller on Overlanding Continents and Land Cruisers

211

Bound for Nowhere on the Quest for the Perfect Overland Vehicle, Exploring Alaska, and Realizing Childhood Dreams

212

Alison DeLapp on Exploring the World, and Giving Back Along the Way

213

Overland the Americas on Venezuela, Planning a Long-Term Overland Trip, and their 78-Series Land Cruiser

214

Staples InTents share their journey to global travel, and saving their marriage along the way

215

Ashley Myhre and Pete Day Talk Raw Overlanding and Motorcycle Travel

216

Clay Croft shares a decade of overland adventure, and their new Nordic series

217

Episode 100 :: Don't Buy a Couch and Other Questions and Musings

218

Mylo Fowler on Finding Your Path to Adventure, and Capturing the Moment

219

Candice and Jordan of Be Old Later on Traveling the Pan-American in a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica

220

The Wedge Camper Revolution

221

Zenvanz Founders Bryan and Jen Danger on Overcoming Fear and Living Your Dreams

222

Brad McCarthy on Australia, Land Cruisers, and Having Fun Along the Journey

223

Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Tundra for Overlanding

224

Overland Journal Editor In Chief Tena Overacker on Submitting the Perfect Pitch

225

Overland Destination: South America

226

Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Pickup

227

Bryon Bass on watches, EDC, BMWs, and Travel Clothing

228

Overland Destination: Saudi Arabia

229

Fridge/Freezers and soft coolers for Overlanding

230

Saudi 4x4 shop 4 Wheel Station, Interview with Luai Alsheheli

231

Is the new Hummer EV the Ultimate Superlander?

232

Best Ground Tents for Overlanding

233

John Pangilinan Shares Insights on Content Creation and Sponsorships

234

Mario Donovan on Building Expedition Vehicles and the Joys of International Cuisine

235

Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond

236

Nena Barlow talks essential skills for backcountry overlanding

237

Christian Pelletier on Not Taking Traveling the World so Seriously

238

Dave Harriton (AEV) on Why Innovation, Quality, and Adventure Matters

239

Ashley Giordano interviews Brazilian overlanders Sergio and Eleni of Projecto Mundo Cao

240

Full Size Overland Truck of the Year

241

Sean Gorman: Adventurer and 4WD Expert

242

2021 Gear and Vehicles of the Year

243

7 of the BEST Camp Tables for Overlanding and Car Camping

244

Nick Taylor: On Crossing Deserts and Preparing for Adventure

245

Scott Brady: Global Overlander and Publisher

246

Bill Dragoo: Adventure Rider, Trainer, and Storyteller

247

Portable Power Systems: The Best Off-grid Batteries for Overlanding

248

Rachelle Croft: Competitive Adventure Driver and Overlander

249

Bryon Dorr: Adventurer, Athlete, and Overlander

250

Marisa and Tim Notier: Notier's Frontiers Adventure Motocycling

251

The Overland Expo Podcast: What and Who Makes This Event Amazing?

252

Rebelle Rally 2021

253

Jim Markel: Gear Designer and Global Adventurer

254

Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander

255

Interviewing Duncan Barbour, Camel Trophy Coordinator and Global Overlander

256

First Drives of the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer, and More

257

Expo and Trek podcast with Bryon Dorr

258

Interviewing Richard Giordano About the Joys of Overlanding, and a Simple Vehicle

259

Expedition Sailing and Overlanding with Brian McVickers

260

Interviewing Ashley Giordano: Adventurer, Journalist, and Overlander

261

2021 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch for Overlanding

262

2022 Nissan Frontier and the State of Mid-Sized Pickups

263

Building the LJ and TJ Jeep Wrangler for Overlanding

264

Grand Tour Overlanding

265

Interviewing Hourless Life on overlanding around the globe as a family- in a Jeep.

266

Interviewing Paul May, Land Cruiser Owner and Overland OG

267

What is the best Overland Expedition Camper?

268

Interviewing Sterling Noren, film maker and adventure motorcyclist

269

Discussing the Grenadier with Greg Clark, VP of Ineos Automotive

270

Interviewing Eva Rupert, Adventurer, Survivalist, and Overlander

271

Interview with Maggie McDermut, Land Cruiser owner and adventurer

272

Interview with Bryon Bass, Explorer, Archaeologist, Vintner, and Overlander

273

Interview with Amanda Winther and Matt Swartz on living remotely, taking to the winds, and doing good as they go.

274

Interview with David Soza: polymath, engineer, and wanderer.

275

Interviewing Mauricio Escobar on Overlanding in Colombia

276

Interview with Sinuhe Xavier, Filmmaker, Photographer, and Global Traveler

277

Insights on International Overlanding

278

Interview with Justin and Kyra of Westx1000 on living remote, exploring Japan, and doing more with less

279

Principles of Overlanding: Tires and Wheels

280

Winter Vehicle Test Update (TRX, Ducati, Frontier, and Royal Enfield)

281

The Best Overland Gear of 2020

282

Principles of Overlanding :: Vehicle Recovery Part 2

283

Principles of Overlanding: Vehicle Recovery Part 1

284

Interview with Kurt Williams, Overlander and Land Cruiser Guru

285

Principles of Overlanding: Planning Your First Overland Journey

286

Interview from the Field with Jon Turner: Engineer, Overland Traveler, and International Businessman

287

The Overlander's Every Day Carry (EDC)

288

Field Testing the Gladiator Mojave, AT4 Yukon, ARB Ranger, Ford Transit AWD, and More

289

Overland Project Updates: GX470, Gladiator, KTM 950, and a Few Surprises

290

Discussing Overlanding, Safaris, and Photography with Andy Biggs

291

Why Full-Size Trucks Should Be Seriously Considered for Overlanding

292

Discussing Expedition Campers and Crossing Jungles with Lance Gillies

293

Principles of Overlanding: Storage Solutions

294

Celebrating 50 Years of Range Rover (Interview with LRNA Product Manager, Simon Turner)

295

Exploring Business and the World With Chris Van Dyke

296

Interviewing Matt Scott

297

The Basic Overland Gear Everyone Should Have

298

Exploring Swaziland with a Rock Star and an Infantryman

299

Principles: What is Overlanding?

300

Overlanding Around the World With Your Family, Featuring Greame Bell

301

Principles of Overlanding: Rooftop Tent, Ground Tent, or Wedge Camper?

302

First Drive of the New Defender Overland

303

Photographer and Cinematographer Bruce Dorn

304

The Real Indiana Jones - Bryon Bass, PhD

305

Vanlife and Overlanding

306

Overland Planning and Logistics (with David Sneath, Land Rover Expedition Leader)

307

The Ultimate Overland Vehicles

308

Principles of Overlanding: Payload

309

Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Overlanding?

310

Building the Jeep Gladiator for Overlanding

311

Lois Pryce, Solo Adventure Motorcyclist

312

The 10 Commandments of Modifying Your Overland Vehicle

313

The Top 10 Used Overland Vehicles (for North America)

314

Clay Croft of XOverland

315

Overlanding Australia

316

Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me (Overlanding Africa)