Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady speaks with expedition leader David Sneath and logistics planner Emma Easter in northern Namibia. The group discusses the intricacies of running remote overland expeditions, emphasizing the 12–18 month lead time required for route selection and risk research. They detail the necessity of thorough preparation for both personnel and vehicles,…
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Pinnacle Overlanders: The Best Vehicles to Buy Today and Drive Around the World
On the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott debate what “pinnacle” overland vehicles you can buy new and confidently drive around the world, prioritizing global parts/service support, payload, technical capability, and durability. They compare the Mercedes G-Wagon’s international warranty and military-grade pedigree with Toyota’s 200 Series Land Cruiser, praising the 200’s strength,…
Principles of Overlanding: Payload, GVWR, and Building a Safer, Lighter Rig
Scott Brady and Matt Scott introduce a new Overland Journal Podcast series, The Principles of Overlanding, designed to deliver short, detailed deep dives on core topics like payload, border crossings, shipping vehicles, suspension, and build-outs. In this first episode they focus on payload and the risks of overloading, defining key terms including GVWR, payload (GVWR…
Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Overlanding?
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss how electric vehicles are rapidly reshaping overlanding, citing EV advantages like instant torque, precise control, fewer mechanical failure points, and future innovations such as structural solid-state batteries and wheel-mounted motors. They note growing industry momentum, including Tesla’s market value, Infiniti’s upcoming EV-heavy lineup, and…
Building the Jeep Gladiator for Overlanding
On the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss building a Jeep Gladiator for camping and overlanding after Matt’s three-week Baja trip to Cabo. They cover why the Gladiator feels like an honest, purpose-built off-road pickup, how it compares to other midsize trucks, and which trims make sense (including the Sport…
Lois Pryce, Solo Adventure Motorcyclist
As our first “Notes from the Field, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews British adventure motorcyclist, author, and Adventure Travel Film Festival founder-curator Lois Price beside her 1901 Dutch barge in London. Price explains how leaving a BBC desk job and a post-trip realization pushed her to pursue long-distance motorcycle travel, drawn by the…
The 10 Commandments of Modifying Your Overland Vehicle
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss the “10 Commandments” of modifying an overland (travel-focused) vehicle, emphasizing that overlanding differs from recreational four-wheeling and that simplicity, reliability, and intentional upgrades matter most. They argue complexity and weight are major enemies, and recommend starting with the right platform, limiting suspension lift, keeping…
Overlanding Australia: Vehicle Options, Remote Routes, and Essential Planning with Hema Maps’ Rob Boheim
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott talk with Rob Boheim of Australia’s Hema Maps about overland travel in Australia, including shipping, renting, or buying a vehicle in-country and why durable, commonly supported platforms like Toyota Land Cruisers are recommended. They discuss Australia’s demanding corrugated roads, right-hand-drive road safety habits, fuel considerations,…
Clay Croft on Building Expedition Overland, Family, Leadership, and the Greenland Film
Recorded at Overland Expo, host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott interview Clay Croft of Expedition Overland about leaving feast-or-famine cinematography work to build xOverland, the entrepreneurial risk mindset common in overlanding, and how he balances travel with family through proactive marriage counseling and intentional time with his three boys. Clay discusses teaching his kids…
Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me (Overlanding Africa)
Recorded at Overland Expo East, Overland Journal Podcast hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott welcome their first guest, overland traveler Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me. Dan shares how he started overlanding after moving from Australia to North America, driving from Alaska to Argentina in a two-door Wrangler, and later traveling for years across…