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The Overland Journal Podcast — 295 episodes

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

2

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

3

John Balsdon on World Records and Crossing Africa

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

Used Vehicle Strategies for Overland Travel

8

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

9

Jen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey

10

Cultural Geography, Exploration, and Sustainable Travel with James Fountain

11

Lessons Learned from Global Expeditions with Clay Croft

12

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

13

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

14

Technology and Innovation in Overlanding

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

Kurt Williams Shares His World Expedition Travel Experiences and Lessons

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

Travel Journalist and Guide Breanna Wilson on Overlanding Mongolia

25

Adventure Motorcycling 101: In-Depth Training with Bill Dragoo

26

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

27

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

28

Exploring History and Adventure with Susan Dragoo

29

Desk To Glory on Traveling the Silk Road

30

Adventures in Automotive Journalism with Chris Collard

31

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

32

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

33

Overlanding with Purpose: Remote Journeys with TrailRecon

34

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

35

Are New or Old Overland Vehicles Better for Travel?

36

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

37

Exploring the Wilderness: An Interview with Tony Crooke from GME

38

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

39

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

40

Michael Ellem on the Photographer's Journey

41

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

42

Patty Upton Inspires Generations to Explore

43

Principles of Overlanding: Theory of Suspensions

44

Jud Eades on Living the Road Less Traveled

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

Made in the West: American Innovation in Overlanding

50

Graham Jackson: At the Beginning of American Overlanding

51

Matt Prior on Traveling the Silk Road with a Family

52

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

53

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

54

Tanner Johnson on Building and Maintaining Expedition Vehicles

55

Practical Readiness with Mike Pfeiffer: Bridging the Gap

56

Principles of Overlanding: Intentional Vehicle Modifications

57

The Overland Collective: XOverland and Overland Journal Join Forces

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

Arctic Trucks Founder Emil Grímsson on the Challenges of Polar Exploration

62

Leave No Trace and Winnebago on Reducing Travel Impact

63

Principles of Overlanding: Anthropology and the Overlander's Code

64

Dean Poulopoulos of Overland N’Explore on Overlanding Greece

65

March Overland News: Innovative Camping Gear & Exciting Vehicle Updates

66

Principles of Overlanding: Traveling the PanAmerican Highway on a budget

67

Are Bush Planes Your Next Over Lander?

68

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

69

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

70

Truck House Redefines Light Weight and Capable Expedition Campers

71

Principles of Overlanding: The Ineos Grenadier Models and Modifications

72

Rafiki on Tour on Overlanding Africa as a Couple

73

Jack Stuhler on the Pursuit of Quality and New Journeys

74

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

75

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

76

Principles of Overlanding: 100 Series Land Cruiser

77

Johan de Villiers on Overlanding the Board Room

78

Billy Creech on Overlanding Conservation and Remapping the Old Traction Road

79

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

80

Principles of Overlanding: Land Cruiser 200 Series

81

Josiah and The Journal of Lost Time

82

Principles of Overlanding: Travel Safety Jonathon Jensen

83

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

84

October Overland News

85

The Lady Overlander Radio interview with guest Misti Tokarsky

86

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

87

Grace Scheussler on Motorcycle Travel and Finding Your Story

88

Principles of Full Time Overlanding

89

Patrick Cruywagen on Lessons in Mentorship, Exploring Africa

90

Double Dutch World Safari on 40 Years of Overlanding

91

Crossing Continents: Africa Wrap-up and Lessons Learned

92

Overland Expo Mountain West with Scott Brady and Steve Edwards

93

Dave Sullivan on Military and Automotive Leadership

94

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

95

Principles of Overlanding: Vehicle Electrical Systems with Mark Bruce

96

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

97

Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal

98

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

99

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

100

Father's Day Special: Interviewing Larry Brady

101

The Realities of Solo Motorcycle Travel with Chasing Crystal

102

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

103

Crossing Continents: Stuck at the Border of Djibouti

104

The Overlanding Game Changers! 10 Revolutions in Travel

105

A Morocco Masterclass with Amazigh Overland Founder Mark White

106

Kingsley Holgate Shares His Lifetime of Overlanding Africa and Giving Back

107

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

108

Crossing Continents: Ethiopia with Bryon Bass and the Grenadier

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

Principles of Overlanding: Overland and Expedition Trailers

122

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

123

Top 10 New Overland SUVs

124

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

125

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

126

SEMA 2023 Goes Overlanding With Brian McVickers

127

Ibérica Overland on What You Should Know About Overlanding in Spain

128

Understanding the Overland Industry

129

Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure

130

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

131

Old School Cool: The Classic Kit of Overlanding

132

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

133

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

134

Stanley Illman on Exploring the World by Gwagon and Porsche

135

Expedition Rove on Overlanding South Africa and Namibia

136

Principles of Overlanding: Building a 70 Series Land Cruiser

137

Crossing Africa with the Grenadier: South Africa and Mozambique

138

Paul Marsh on Preparing the Vehicle and Yourself for Overland Travel

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

Principles of Overlanding: Expedition Campers

143

Principles of Overlanding: Navigation

144

Overland Journal is Crossing the African Continent with the Ineos Grenadier

145

Mac MacKenney on Leading Expeditions and Breaking Records

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

Bruce Dorn introduces: The Heroes Network

152

Toyota Just Launched the Ultimate Overland Tacoma

153

Deep Dive on the Ram HD AEV Prospector

154

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

155

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

156

Randy Perkins on Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Your Path to Adventure

157

Nick Dimbleby on Exploring and Documenting the World by Land Rover

158

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

159

Sinuhe Xavier on Living in the Moment of Adventure

160

Sean Holman on Four Wheeling and Finding Your Adventure

161

Principles of Overlanding the African Continent

162

Interviewing the Unbreakable Vasilisa Komarova

163

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

164

Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel

165

Bruce Dorn on Saying Yes to Life and Adventure

166

Walt Wagner on Building Toyotas for Extreme Overlanding

167

2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates

168

Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding

169

Grenadier Prototype First Off-Road Drive Impressions

170

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

171

Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment

172

Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection

173

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

174

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

175

Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández

176

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

177

Getting Electric with Rivian, Hummer, and Ford

178

Destination: Alaska

179

Overlanding SEMA 2022

180

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

181

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

182

Emily Miller discusses Morocco, Navigation, and Rebelle Rally

183

The Turtle Expedition Shares 50 years of Overland Wisdom

184

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

185

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

186

Graeme Bell on Full-time Family Overlanding

187

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

188

Mali-Mish, a Family of Five on Four Continents

189

Greg Miller on Overlanding Continents and Land Cruisers

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

Ashley Myhre and Pete Day Talk Raw Overlanding and Motorcycle Travel

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

The Wedge Camper Revolution

200

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

201

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

202

Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Tundra for Overlanding

203

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

204

Overland Destination: South America

205

Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Pickup

206

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

207

Overland Destination: Saudi Arabia

208

Fridge/Freezers and soft coolers for Overlanding

209

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

210

Is the new Hummer EV the Ultimate Superlander?

211

Best Ground Tents for Overlanding

212

John Pangilinan Shares Insights on Content Creation and Sponsorships

213

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

214

Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond

215

Nena Barlow talks essential skills for backcountry overlanding

216

Christian Pelletier on Not Taking Traveling the World so Seriously

217

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

218

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

219

Full Size Overland Truck of the Year

220

Sean Gorman: Adventurer and 4WD Expert

221

2021 Gear and Vehicles of the Year

222

7 of the BEST Camp Tables for Overlanding and Car Camping

223

Nick Taylor: On Crossing Deserts and Preparing for Adventure

224

Scott Brady: Global Overlander and Publisher

225

Bill Dragoo: Adventure Rider, Trainer, and Storyteller

226

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

227

Rachelle Croft: Competitive Adventure Driver and Overlander

228

Bryon Dorr: Adventurer, Athlete, and Overlander

229

Marisa and Tim Notier: Notier's Frontiers Adventure Motocycling

230

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

231

Rebelle Rally 2021

232

Jim Markel: Gear Designer and Global Adventurer

233

Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander

234

Interviewing Duncan Barbour, Camel Trophy Coordinator and Global Overlander

235

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

236

Expo and Trek podcast with Bryon Dorr

237

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

238

Expedition Sailing and Overlanding with Brian McVickers

239

Interviewing Ashley Giordano: Adventurer, Journalist, and Overlander

240

2021 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch for Overlanding

241

2022 Nissan Frontier and the State of Mid-Sized Pickups

242

Building the LJ and TJ Jeep Wrangler for Overlanding

243

Grand Tour Overlanding

244

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

245

Interviewing Paul May, Land Cruiser Owner and Overland OG

246

What is the best Overland Expedition Camper?

247

Interviewing Sterling Noren, film maker and adventure motorcyclist

248

Discussing the Grenadier with Greg Clark, VP of Ineos Automotive

249

Interviewing Eva Rupert, Adventurer, Survivalist, and Overlander

250

Interview with Maggie McDermut, Land Cruiser owner and adventurer

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

Interviewing Mauricio Escobar on Overlanding in Colombia

255

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

256

Insights on International Overlanding

257

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

258

Principles of Overlanding: Tires and Wheels

259

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

260

The Best Overland Gear of 2020

261

Principles of Overlanding :: Vehicle Recovery Part 2

262

Principles of Overlanding: Vehicle Recovery Part 1

263

Interview with Kurt Williams, Overlander and Land Cruiser Guru

264

Principles of Overlanding: Planning Your First Overland Journey

265

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

266

The Overlander's Every Day Carry (EDC)

267

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

268

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

269

Discussing Overlanding, Safaris, and Photography with Andy Biggs

270

Why Full-Size Trucks Should Be Seriously Considered for Overlanding

271

Discussing Expedition Campers and Crossing Jungles with Lance Gillies

272

Principles of Overlanding: Storage Solutions

273

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

274

Exploring Business and the World With Chris Van Dyke

275

Interviewing Matt Scott

276

The Basic Overland Gear Everyone Should Have

277

Exploring Swaziland with a Rock Star and an Infantryman

278

Principles: What is Overlanding?

279

Overlanding Around the World With Your Family, Featuring Greame Bell

280

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

281

First Drive of the New Defender Overland

282

Photographer and Cinematographer Bruce Dorn

283

The Real Indiana Jones - Bryon Bass, PhD

284

Vanlife and Overlanding

285

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

286

The Ultimate Overland Vehicles

287

Principles of Overlanding: Payload

288

Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Overlanding?

289

Building the Jeep Gladiator for Overlanding

290

Lois Pryce, Solo Adventure Motorcyclist

291

The 10 Commandments of Modifying Your Overland Vehicle

292

The Top 10 Used Overland Vehicles (for North America)

293

Clay Croft of XOverland

294

Overlanding Australia

295

Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me (Overlanding Africa)