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Episode 97 The Wedge Camper Revolution

  Show Notes for Podcast #97 The Wedge Camper Revolution Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady talk wedge campers and habitats with the team from Super Pacific.     Guest Bios: Spencer T. Houser Learning metal working from a young age, Spencer grew up on a farm in upstate New York where his father was…

Episode 94 Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Tundra for Overlanding

Podcast 94 Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Tundra for Overlanding Summary: For this episode, Richard Giordano and Scott Brady discuss preparing the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Tundra for overland travel.     Guest Bio: RICHARD GIORDANO Richard Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Vancouver, Canada to Ushuaia, Argentina with his wife Ashley…

Episode 92 Overland Destination: South America

Show Notes for Podcast #92 Overland Destination: South America Summary: Spanning 19,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina, the Pan-American Highway is a classic overland route. South America makes up a large portion of this adventure and offers diverse landscapes, cultures, and experiences. Scott Brady discusses the highlights with Richard and Ashley Giordano. Guest Bio: ASHLEY…

Episode 91 Principles of Overlanding: The Toyota Pickup

  Show Notes for Podcast #91 Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Pickup Summary: Scott Brady and Richard Giordano discuss the Toyota Pickup and Hilux for overland travel, including preparing the 1979 to 1995 pickup for international travel. Additional discussion includes the newer Hilux, including Arctic Truck modifications for polar conditions. Guest Bio: Richard Giordano…

Episode 90 Bryon Bass on Watches, EDC, BMWs, and Travel Clothing

  Show Notes for Podcast #90 Bryon Bass on watches, EDC, BMWs, and Travel Clothing Summary: Scott Brady interviews Bryon Bass for his third time on the podcast, digging into his new R100 PD, vintage and travel watches, Every Day Carry, and essential thoughts around travel clothing.     Guest Bio: Bryon Bass For Bryon…

Episode 89 Overland Destination: Saudi Arabia

  Show Notes for Podcast #89 Overland Destination: Saudi Arabia Summary: Scott Brady discusses travel to Saudi Arabia with Ashley Giordano, as she reflects on her recent journey to the kingdom with Richard, traveling around the country in a Toyota Fortuner.     Guest Bio: ASHLEY GIORDANO Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from…

Episode 88 Fridge/Freezers and soft coolers for Overlanding

  Show Notes for Podcast #88 Fridge/Freezers and soft coolers for Overlanding Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady discuss the key attributes of 12 volt fridges along with models we tested. We also dive into soft coolers and some of the best units on the market. Host Bios: Matt Swartz My name is Matt Swartz…

Episode 87 Saudi 4×4 shop 4 Wheel Station, Interview with Luai Alsheheli

  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…

Episode 86 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…

Episode 85 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…

Episode 82 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…

Episode 81 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…

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