Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano is joined by Canadian race car driver, X Games athlete, stuntman, and Baja 1000 champion Andrew Comrie-Picard in this episode, which touches on his childhood in Alberta, Canada, and how his love for driving challenges launched his automotive career.
The conversation continues with an in-depth look at Comrie-Picard’s latest project, the Transglobal Car Expedition, the world’s first wheeled surface navigation through both geographic poles, including the importance of a good team, the scientific outcomes of the project, and a run-down of the expedition vehicle fleet. Comrie-Picard also dives into developing a strong sense of self-belief, his experiences in Northern Canada, and the outcomes of an Arctic test trip where a Ford F-150 fell through the ice.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 236
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Guest Bio
Andrew Comrie-Picard
Andrew Comrie-Picard is a professional driver, television host, and producer. He is an overall North American rally champion, X Games medalist, Baja1000 class winner, and stunt driver in Hollywood. He has hosted and produced television shows about cars and auto events since 2004, focusing on story-telling in the field, including “Top Gear USA.” His last trip to the Arctic was in 2016 when he competed in the ALCAN5000 rally and continued to Tuktoyaktuk in the last year before the connecting road was built. He grew up in Edmonton, Canada, and thought he had escaped the cold by moving to Los Angeles. @acpracing20
Host Bio
Ashley Giordano
Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved but antiquated Toyota pickup. On the zig-zag route south, she hiked craggy peaks in the Andes, discovered diverse cultures in 15 different countries, and filled her tummy with spicy ceviche, Baja fish tacos, and Argentinian Malbec. As Senior Editor at Overland Journal, you can usually find Ashley buried in a pile of travel books, poring over maps, or writing about the unsung women of overlanding history. @desktoglory_ash
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