The Overland Journal Podcast

Scott Brady interviews Dan Grec, our very first podcast guest. Dan has recently completed his trip around and across Australia, along with traveling with his partner and father. Dan also announces his next vehicle build, which includes a whole new level of protection from the elements. Full show notes availiable at Overland Journal Podcast

Scott Brady interviews Andrew St. Pierre White about his stories, films, books, and overland adventures around the world by 4WD. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Liz and Brett about living and working full-time as overlanders, including their hacks for making the transition to life on the road. They share the details of their E350 van, 4Runner, and Airstream projects, and how they hustle to keep the dream alive. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

Website: https://seechangeglobal.orgWe are the Heroes Network, an information and action-focused platform dedicated to fighting violence against solo travelers. Founded as a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit by seasoned travelers Melanie Rohr, Tena Overacker, Bruce Dorn, and Scott Brady—and our amazing advisory board— this will be the place to seek training and peer wisdom when planning adventures. In addition to education, our goal is to recruit and train volunteers to assist travelers in emergencies—a Heroes Network for when the best-laid plans go awry. Join us at www.SeeChangeGlobal.orgFull show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

Toyota has just announced their 2024 Tacoma available in SR, SR5, TRD Pro, and the much-anticipated Trailhunter packages. The list of capabilities is impressive, including 33" tires, factory lift, OME suspension, ARB bumper, integrated compressor, 2,400 watt inverter, and even a front swaybar disconnect. There are now three motor options, with torque as high as 465 lb-ft. Toyota has brought their A game and all the goodies to the new Tacoma, and we can't wait to get behind the wheel. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the specifics of the exceptional AEV Prospector and Prospector XL, both built on the Ram 2500 / 3500 platform and featuring 37 or 40” tires, steel bumpers, snorkel, HD steering, suspension system, and high clearance fender flares. These trucks are built for exploring, with sufficient payload to install a camper system and carry overland support equipment. We review the pros and cons of this purpose built overland Super Truck 

For the Spring Vehicle Mashup, Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the recent crop of test vehicles, including the Rivian R1S, GMC Sierra AT4x, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4Xe, Hummer SUV, Ford Maverick Tremor, Defender 130, and more. With the vehicle manufacturers continuing to raise the bar, we are seeing more and more capable overland platforms, with better capability, capacity, and payload. The vehicles in this mashup are some of the finest overland platforms ever released in North America, including the Built on Purpose Grenadier. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

For this podcast, Matt Scott and Scott Brady riff on all the things we are told to buy for overlanding, but don't actually need. This of course begins with an Instagram account, which we (shockingly) don't need to go overlanding. The conversation continues into mud tires, dozens of lights, long-travel suspension, roof tent haulers, complex electrical systems, overrated recovery gear, and more. All of these learnings come from Scott and Matt's own mistakes building and overbuilding overland vehicles, sharing all the lessons learned. 

Scott Brady interviews Randy Perkins about his motorcycle and 4wd adventures around the world. Randy also shares his journey of overcoming addiction and loss to find his path to adventure. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast 

Scott Brady interviews famed photographer Nick Dimbleby about the Camel Trophy, and traveling around the world by Land Rovers. Nick shares his experience capturing world-class photographs and videos while on expedition. Nick has been the photographer of choice for overland expeditions since the Camel Trophies of the late 1990s and other notable expeditions using stock Land Rovers around the globe. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast