Show notes for podcast #134 Interviewing the Unbreakable Vasilisa Komarova Summary: In a special guest interview, Bruce Dorn spends time in Tulum, Mexico with Vasilisa Komarova – an adventure motorcyclist, physical therapist, and spiritual guide. They discuss Vasilisa’s early life in Russia, her emigration to the UK, and her decision to eschew convention to spend…
Episode 133 Ray and Marianne Hyland on Overlanding from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover
Show notes for podcast #133 Ray and Marianne Hyland on Overlanding from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover Summary: If you’ve been to the Northwest, BC, or Rocky Mountain Overland Rallies, you’re likely familiar with owners Ray and Marianne Hyland and their three boys. In this podcast from the field, Senior Editor Ashley…
Episode 132 :: Principles – The Classic Defender for Overland Travel
Show notes for podcast #132 Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel Summary: Graeme Bell, Scott Brady, Stephan Edwards, and Matt Scott discuss the principles of selecting and modifying a classic Land Rover Defender for Overland Travel. We deep dive on drivetrain choices, model configurations and best practices for modifications learned while traveling in defenders…
Episode 131 Bruce Dorn on Saying Yes to Life and Adventure
Show Notes for Podcast #131 Bruce Dorn on Saying Yes to Life and Adventure Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview longtime pal and fellow adventurer Bruce Dorn. Bruce shares his incredible story of saying yes to the serendipity and the meanderings of life. Bruce has documented adventures around the world as a still photographer…
Episode 130 Walt Wagner on Building Toyotas for Extreme Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #130 Walt Wagner on Building Toyotas for Extreme Overlanding Summary: Scott Brady interviews Walt Wagner of Tactical Application Vehicles, one of the premier overland builders in the United States. Walt’s history in government operations and passion for capability translates into some of the most impressive Toyotas, Rams, and UTV in the…
Episode 129 2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates
Show Notes for Podcast #129 2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady share their experiences from 2022, including project wrapups, new vehicles, the state of new overland models and EVs, and significant changes in the overland industry. They also chat about their favorite kit and some of their…
Episode 128 :: Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #128 Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding Summary: Overland Expo scholarship award winner Alicia (@liberatingleash) shares her experience of taking her job and life to the road for long-term remote work and travel. Her story is an inspirational account of how she pursued her dreams and left with…
Episode 127 Grenadier Prototype First Off-Road Drive Impressions
Summary: Matt Scott interviews Scott Brady on his first drive of the (prototype) Grenadier Trialmaster SUV from Ineos. The Grenadier represents a significant offering to the overland market, being the first build on purpose SUV for overlanding in several years (since the 200 TLC left the market). The Grenadier combines classic styling with body on…
Episode 126 Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B
Show Notes for Podcast #126 Leander, Maria, and Lennox of Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B Summary: Austrian overlanders Leander, Maria, and Lennox completed the Silk Road to Vladivostok, Korea, Japan, Borneo, Indonesia, Australia, and the USA in their 1977 Mercedes Benz truck. In this podcast from the…
Episode 125 Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment
Show Notes for Podcast #125 Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment Summary: Dave and Tina Payne on growing up in Africa, directing horror films, and choosing to say yes to exploring the world with your family. Guest Bio: Host Bio: Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition…
Episode 124 Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection
Show Notes for Podcast #124 Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection Summary: Stefano Melgrati is an infectiously joyful traveler, with a broad smile and love for seeing the globe and meeting its peoples. Stefano traveled on $28 per day, crossing Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Guest Bio: Stefano is…
Favorite Overland Journal Podcast Episodes of 2022
Whether folks were driving, pumping iron at the gym, scrubbing stubborn bathroom tiles, or taking Fido for a walk, an estimated 120 million listeners tuned in to an endless supply of podcasts in 2021. This figure will undoubtedly rise by the end of 2022 as podcast popularity continues to grow and the holiday season wraps…
Episode 123 Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back
Show Notes for Podcast #123 Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back Summary: Neale Bayly is a traveler, humanitarian, motorcyclist, writer, photographer, and father. Neale shares the challenges of growing up a troubled youth in the UK, and slowly overcoming all limitations to travel the world and ultimately…
Episode 122 Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World
Show Notes for Podcast #122 Summary: Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World Guest Bio: Eva zu Beck is a Polish travel blogger and vlogger. She hosted TRT World’s show, A Place Called Pakistan, and presented a Euronews YouTube miniseries called Rerouted: The Balkans. She has traveled to 60…
Episode 121 Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández
Show Notes for Podcast #121 Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández Summary: Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández sit down and talk about slackline instruction, world travel in their 1988 Mitsubishi Delica, and being on the road for over 10 years. Guest Bio: Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández are lovers…
Episode 120 Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels
Show Notes for Podcast #120 Summary: Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks about life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels with Scott Brady at PNW Overland Expo 2022. Guest Bio: Adam Glick After more than a decade of sailing around the world as a private yacht chef, Adam Glick has…
Episode 119 Getting Electric with Rivian, Hummer, and Ford
Show Notes for Podcast #119 Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the future of electric vehicles and rundown their thoughts on the Rivian, Hummer and Ford Lightning. 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 America….
Episode 118 Destination: Alaska
Show Notes for Podcast #118 Destination: Alaska Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss overland travel to the great state of Alaska. 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 America. His travels by 4WD and…
Episode 117 Overlanding SEMA 2022
Show notes for podcast #117 Overlanding SEMA 2022 Summary: Scott Brady and Brian McVickers discuss SEMA 2022 and the new innovations from Toyota and the future of Overland travel. Guest Bio: A Chicago native, Brian has lived throughout the United States and Caribbean while traveling as much as possible. An accomplished racing and ocean sailor…
Episode 116 Ferenc and Evelin of Overland Site on Rallying, the Silk Road, and Overlanding China in a 2006 Prado
Show Notes for Podcast #116 Ferenc and Evelin of Overland Site on Rallying, the Silk Road, and Overlanding China in a 2006 Prado Summary: Hungarian overlanders Ferenc and Evelin traveled from Budapest to Singapore for four years in their 2006 Land Cruiser Prado. In this podcast from the field, senior editor Ashley Giordano learns about…