Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he speaks with adventurer Matt Prior about his remarkable five-year journey around the world with his family, known as Project Wild Earth. Matt, his wife, Leah, and their two children are traveling extensively, currently more than halfway across Asia in an INEOS Grenadier and towing a Patriot trailer. They discuss the adventures, the importance of conservation efforts, and the challenges faced on the road. Matt shares personal insights from his time in the Royal Air Force, the unique aspects of overlanding with a family, and a harrowing incident involving a fuel-related fire. This episode dives into the inspiration behind the family’s travels and how they balance adventure with environmental storytelling. Don’t miss this riveting episode filled with stories of resilience and the pursuit of global exploration.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 245
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Guest Bio
Matt Prior
Matt Prior served for six years in the British military, which included flying Fast Jets and as an Overseas Expedition Leader. His passion for overland travel began as a teenager when he built a Series IIA Land Rover with his father. Since then, he has embarked on numerous unsupported expeditions, traveled to over 100 countries across six continents, and ascended various famous peaks. He is currently the co-founder of AdventureX, head of partnerships and innovation at the Iceland Space Agency, and is a qualified commercial and paramotor pilot. He’s also a Wilderness First Responder and an ambassador for Key Conservation.
Host Bio
Scott Brady
Scott is the executive publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady
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