Show Notes for Podcast #87 Saudi 4×4 shop 4 Wheel Station, Interview with Luai Alsheheli, by Ashley Giordano Summary: In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano interviews Luai Alsheheli, co-founder of Saudi 4×4 shop 4 Wheel Station, and owner of a very unique 60-Series Land Cruiser. Guest Bio: Luai Alsheheli I’m a Saudi…
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Is the new Hummer EV the Ultimate Superlander?
Show Notes for Podcast #86 The 2022 Hummer EV Summary: Is the new Hummer EV the Ultimate Superlander? Matt Swartz and Scott Brady test the new Hummer EV Supertruck off-road and overland in the deserts of Arizona. Host Bios: Matt Swartz My name is Matt Swartz and I owe my love of the outdoors…
Best Ground Tents for Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #85 Best Ground tents for Overlanding Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady discuss the pros and cons of ground tents, and review 10 of the best models. Host Bios: Matt Swartz My name is Matt Swartz and I owe my love of the outdoors to my Grandfather, a PHD Ecologist, and…
John Pangilinan Shares Insights on Content Creation and Sponsorships
Show Notes for Podcast #84 John Pangilinan Shares Insights on Content Creation and Sponsorships Summary: Scott Brady interviews John Pangilinan about his work with content creators around the globe, and the challenges of being a good sponsored creative. John shares insights on his time with Formula Drift, Toyo Tires, and Pelican, along with his…
Mario Donovan on Building Expedition Vehicles and the Joys of International Cuisine
Show Notes for Podcast #83 Mario Donovan on Building Expedition Vehicles and the Joys of International Cuisine Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Mario Donovan of AT Overland about the challenges of building light and durable expedition vehicles, along with the joys of surviving tanks in Ethiopia and eating with our hands. Guest Bio: …
Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond
Show notes for podcast 82 Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond Summary In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano interviews Swiss overlanders Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond. Currently in Saudi Arabia, the couple has traveled from Switzerland to Iran, along the Silk Road to Singapore, and through Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and the Arabian…
Nena Barlow talks essential skills for backcountry overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #81 Nena Barlow talks essential skills for backcountry overlanding Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Nena Barlow about her favorite Jeeps, her competitive success with the Rebelle Rally, and the essential skills for exploring the backcountry. Guest Bio: Nena Barlow Owner Nena Barlow grew up in the Southwest, exploring…
Christian Pelletier on Not Taking Traveling the World so Seriously
Show Notes for Podcast #80 Christian Pelletier on Not Taking Traveling the World so Seriously Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Christian Pelletier on his time working in West Africa, buying used vehicles in Australia and South America, and the not taking travel so seriously. Christian is a technology professional (also Overland…
Dave Harriton (AEV) on Why Innovation, Quality, and Adventure Matters
Summary: Matt and Scott discuss the importance of innovation and engineering in the development of aftermarket components, along with Dave’s story of transitioning from white water kayaker to industry leader. Guest Bio: Dave Harriton’s career began with four AAA tows and UM’s business plan competition. Now he owns the largest and most respected…
Brazilian overlanders Sergio and Eleni of @projetomundocao
Show Notes for Podcast #78 Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Brazilian overlanders Sergio and Eleni of @projetomundocao about how an object in an unexpected location changed their lives forever, leading to nearly a decade of travel in their 2000 Land Rover Defender 110. Guest Bio: I’m Sergio, 48 years old and I worked all…
Full Size Overland Truck of the Year
Show Notes for Podcast #77 Full size trucks of 2021 Summary: Matt Scott, Matt Swartz, and Scott Brady discuss the 2022 Full-size Truck of the Year award and the detailed insights into the evaluated models. We discuss the Nissan Titan XD, Ford F250 Tremor, GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4, Ram Power Wagon, Ram 2500 Cummins…
Scott Brady interviews Sean Gorman, discussing travel and expeditions around the globe.
Show Notes for Podcast #76 Sean Gorman: Adventurer and 4WD Expert Summary: Scott Brady interviews Sean Gorman, discussing travel and expeditions around the globe. Guest Bio: Sean Gorman Sean Gorman is the founder of Sea2Summit Experiences, an automotive consulting business specializing in off road drive experiences, long range expedition preparation, off road…
2021 Gear of the Year
Show Notes for Podcast #75 Gear of the Year 2021 Summary: Matt and Scott riff on the best gear of the year, the ultimate new SUV’s, trucks, and campers Host Bios: Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North…
7 of the BEST Camp Tables for Overlanding and Car Camping
Show Notes for Podcast #74 Summary: A buffet of choices to serve different needs, from backcountry to backyard. Finding the perfect camp table for overlanding or car camping can be challenging, but we’re here to help with brief reviews of seven different folding camp tables. Here are a few of our picks. Host Bios:…
Interviewing Nick Taylor
Show Notes for Podcast #73 Summary: Interview with Nick Taylor [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] Guest Bio: NICK TAYLOR A Colorado-based Brit–originally from Sunderland–and a Chartered Engineer and technologist who became…
Interviewing Scott Brady, Overlander and Publisher
Show Notes for Podcast #72 Summary: Matt Scott and Ashley Giordano interview Scott Brady, the Publisher of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. Scott has overlanded across all seven continents and shares his insights on vehicle-based travel and his path to adventure. Guest Bio: SCOTT BRADY Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher….
Interviewing Bill Dragoo, Global Adventure Rider, Trainer, and Storyteller
Show Notes for Podcast #71 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Bill Dragoo, accomplished adventure motorcycle traveler, trainer, and journalist. Bill was a finalist in the GS Trophy, and has prepared multiple ADV Motorcycles and 4WD overland vehicles for global travel. Guest Bio: As a moto-journalist, Certified BMW factory-trained off-road instructor, and Certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation…
Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping
Show Notes for Podcast #70 Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping Summary Portable power systems are battery-powered all-in-one units with AD and/or DC power for overland trips as well as car camping. Some examples of these off-grid batteries include the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x, National Luna Battery Box,…
Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast #69 Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander Summary We have the opportunity to interview Rachelle Croft, successful business leader, accomplished international rally driver, and global overland adventurer. [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry,…
Interviewing Bryon Dorr: Adventurer, Athlete, and Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast #68 Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Scott interview Bryon Dorr Guest Bio Bryon Dorr Bryon Dorr has always been athletically minded and at an early age Boy Scouts gave him a taste for adventure. Through family road trips across the U.S. he got hooked on overland travel. Seeing new things…