In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the intricacies of building and maintaining effective expedition vehicles with Tanner Johnson from Expedition Overland. Tanner shares his extensive experience in wiring, handling vehicle weight, and suspension setups to improve performance in the field. We delve into sustainable power solutions, including the shift to electric cooking and maintaining reliable braking systems. Tanner also provides insights into daily and weekly vehicle inspections that ensure safety and readiness for adventure. Additionally, he recounts his personal experiences and favorite stories from his travels, offering practical tips for anyone looking to embark on their own overland adventures.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 242
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Guest Bio
Tanner Johnson
Tanner Johnson joined Expedition Overland in 2019. With a background in wildlife photography and a passion for mechanics and all things overlanding, Tanner is a perfect fit for the team. Along with managing our large fleet of vehicles, Tanner also fulfills the roles of cinematographer and photographer and also serves as talent in a wide variety of Expedition Overland productions. Tanner recently participated as a team member in our popular new series, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and played a fundamental role in the truck build process.
Host Bios
Scott Brady
Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher. He is the CEO of Overland International, the parent company of Overland Journal magazine and expeditionportal.com, the world’s largest and most visited vehicle-dependent expedition community, and overlanding editorial resource. Because of the large audiences of these outlets (over 1 million visitors monthly), Scott is often credited for popularizing overland travel in North America. As an overlander, Scott has crossed all seven continents and circumnavigated the planet three times by a combination of 4WD vehicle and adventure motorcycle. He was the expedition leader of the Expeditions 7 project (in partnership with Greg Miller), a three-year global adventure that took the same Toyota Land Cruiser to all seven continents (completed in 2014). His driving and expedition skills have been employed by Top Gear, Toyota, Jeep, Mobil1, and others. @scott.a.brady
Matt Scott
Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world’s most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore
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