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The Overland Journal Podcast
The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.
Episodes
The Overland Journal PodcastEP330 | Gary and Monika Wescott on their Return to South America
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano interviews Monika and Gary Westcott, seasoned photojournalists with fifty years of travel…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP329 | Graham Jackson on Launching a Two-Decade Adventure in Overlanding
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes back longtime contributor and former gear editor Graham Jackson as Overland Journal approaches its…
The Overland Journal PodcastStephanie Brady Celebrates 20 Years of Overland Journal
Overland Journal Podcast Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Director of Design Stephanie Brady to celebrate the magazine’s 20-year anniversary. Brady recounts…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP327 | Jonathan Hanson on Writing, Overland Conservation, and Land Cruisers
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews writer, ecologist, and Overland Journal co-founder Jonathan Hanson for the publication's 20-year…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP326 | From India to Australia (and Beyond) with Moto Trailblazer Candida Louis
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano speaks with Candida Louis, an adventure tourer, motorcycle guide, and the first Indian woman to ride solo across…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP325 | Principles of Overlanding: App Navigation with Chris Cordes
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady discusses the core principles of overlanding navigation with Chris Cordes, highlighting primary, secondary…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP324 | Get Out Go: Bridging Cultures Through Overland Adventures
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady speaks with Christoff and Vanessa Ailert of Get Out Go! about overlanding across Southern Africa and the US. They…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP323 | Rugged Destinations: A Family's Journey
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady chats with Amanda and Patrick from Rugged Destinations. They share highlights from pre-running the Back 400 and…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP322 | Ant Austin: From Japan to AI
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Ant Austin of We Will Roam in Montana about balancing a tech career with long-term overland travel using…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP321 | Jack Mac: Wanderlust by any Wheels Necessary
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady talks with team member Jack Mac about minimalism and life on the road. Jack shares insights from over five years…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP320 | Jack Langton on the Power of Sharing People’s Stories
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews Jack Langton, who cycled 8,000 miles from London to Singapore. Over 150 days, Langton trained on the…
The Overland Journal PodcastEP319 | Global Traces on the Realities of Full-time Expedition
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews Jess and Dave of Global Traces from Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, about five years of overlanding in…
The Overland Journal PodcastPrinciples of Overlanding: Rugged Terrain Tires
Overland Journal Podcast host Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss rugged terrain (RT) or “hybrid” tires as a third category between all-terrain (AT)…
The Overland Journal PodcastRachael Elseman and the Overland Expo Foundation
Overland Journal Podcast Host Scott Brady interviews Rachael Elsman, executive director of the Overland Expo Foundation and Overland Collective event…
The Overland Journal PodcastRiding 50cc Kreidler Florett Bikes in Australia with Bea and Helmut of Time to Ride
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Bettina “Bea” Höbenreich and Helmut Koch to discuss the impacts of returning to ADV…
The Overland Journal PodcastDoug Patteson: Spycraft Travel
In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, Scott Brady interviews Doug Patteson about his journey from Texas ranching roots to a covert CIA career. Patteson…
The Overland Journal PodcastJeremy Bergh on Facing Mortality
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jeremy “Thor” Bergh of Alu-Cab about building his South African export-driven business and…
The Overland Journal PodcastCelebrating 300 Episodes: A Q&A with Scott Brady
Recorded live at Overland Expo Flagstaff, host Scott Brady and Overland Collective marketing director Jake Perucca discuss the Overland Journal Podcast’s…
The Overland Journal PodcastAdventure Motorcycle Traveler Michael Yang on 40,000 Miles and a Mid-Life Reinvention
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Michael Yang, a Korean American author, entrepreneur, investor, and adventure motorcycle traveler, to…
The Overland Journal PodcastJourney Beyond Borders: Kym Bolton's Overlanding Adventures
This episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott interviews overlander Kym Bolton about his decades of global travel in a Mitsubishi Fuso camper, covering…
The Overland Journal PodcastRoad Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Bill Cooper, Greg Fitzgerald, Amy Johnson, Tom Pickford, and Laura Stacey to discuss their trans-America…
The Overland Journal PodcastDave Harriton | AEV FXL Super Duty Deep Dive
Overland Journal Podcast host Matt Scott and AEV's Dave Harriton discuss the new AEV FXL, a Ford Super Duty heavy-duty truck program following their Ram and…
The Overland Journal PodcastSix Years of Solo Adventure Travel with @hifromashley
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Ashley from Hi From Ashley about her six-year solo journey, including overlanding the Americas in a Toyota…
The Overland Journal PodcastPrinciples of Overlanding: Truck Camper vs. Trailer vs. Expedition Vehicle vs. Van
On the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady join Bryon Dorr to explore choosing an overlanding “home on wheels.” They compare truck…
The Overland Journal PodcastElevating Your Camp Cooking with Camp Yoshi’s Rashad Frazier
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Rashad Frazier, co-founder of Camp Yoshi, camp chef, and author of Cook Out: Recipes and Tips for the…
The Overland Journal PodcastOverlanding West Virginia with Jason Specht
Overland Journal podcast host Scott Brady talks with Jason Speck of Mountain State Overland at historic Camp Cheat in West Virginia about his outdoors origins…
The Overland Journal PodcastStory Time with John Blashford-Snell: The 1971-72 Darién Gap Expedition
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes John Blashford-Snell, a British explorer, author, and former army officer known for leading pioneering…
The Overland Journal PodcastAdventures with Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson: Seven Summits and Beyond
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson explore the importance of being present during travel and the value of family…
The Overland Journal PodcastThe Rogue Wanderers on 100 Countries in a Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper
The Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes American overlanders Dawn and Andy Elsbree, the Rogue Wanderers, to dive into their 2019 Toyota…
The Overland Journal PodcastJim Oostdyk on the Adventure of Business, Family, and History
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jim Oostdyk, founder and president of OK4WD, discussing his nearly 47 years in the four-wheel-drive…
The Overland Journal PodcastEva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes adventurer, storyteller, author, and National Geographic Host and Director Eva zu Beck to discuss Eva’s…
The Overland Journal PodcastCrossing West Africa with XOVERLAND: Final Miles, Fuel Range, Teamwork, and Truck Lessons
The Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Clay Croft discuss XOVERLAND’s 40,000-kilometer Africa crossing, recorded with just 300 kilometers remaining…
The Overland Journal PodcastLilli Mixich Reflects on Nearly Five Decades of Overland Travel
This weeks episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes German overlander Lilli Mixich to discuss Lilli’s lifelong love affair with…
The Overland Journal PodcastPaula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck
Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Paula and Jeremy Dear, two Brits en route from Belgium to Southern Africa in a 32-year-old ex-Belgian Iveco military police…
The Overland Journal PodcastGraeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady and Brian McVickers interview Graham Esarey about his expedition sailing life, focusing on his…
The Overland Journal PodcastPrinciples of Overlanding 12V Fridges: Choosing the Right Size and Power for Real-World Travel
This episode of The Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott and Matt discuss choosing overland 12V fridges over coolers, advocating for the smallest necessary…
The Overland Journal Podcast2Up and Overloaded on What You Need to Know about Motorcycle Travel in Southeast Asia
This week on The Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes returning podcast guests Tim and Marisa Notier of 2Up and Overloaded to discuss the…
The Overland Journal PodcastJohn Balsdon on World Records and Crossing Africa
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews John Balsdon of Always Look Twice, a recent world record holder, about his 28-day drive from Nordkapp…
The Overland Journal Podcast44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she speaks with Juvena Huang, a Singaporean overlander who embarked on a 44,000-kilometer journey by…
The Overland Journal PodcastAdventure Motorcycle Rider Henriette Thiim on Lessons Learned from 200,000 Kilometers of International Travel
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Danish motorcycle adventure rider Henriette Thiim to discuss Henriette’s latest…
The Overland Journal PodcastHerman and Candelaria Zapp on 22 Years of Worldwide Travel in a 1928 Graham-Paige
Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Argentinian overlanders Herman and Candelaria Zapp to discuss the life lessons learned during 22 years of travel in a 1928 Graham…
The Overland Journal PodcastUsed Vehicle Strategies for Overland Travel
Join Matt Scott and Scott Brady on this weeks Overland Journal Podcast episode as they discuss why buying a used overland vehicle can offer huge value as…
The Overland Journal PodcastThe most traveled overlander you have never heard of Adam Shani.
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady interviews Israeli traveler Adam Shani about growing up on a southern Israel kibbutz, where…
The Overland Journal PodcastJen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Outdoorsy co-founder, Jennifer Young, about how her burnout from advertising led her to launch the…
The Overland Journal PodcastCultural Geography, Exploration, and Sustainable Travel with James Fountain
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady welcomes James Fountain, a cultural geographer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society…
The Overland Journal PodcastLessons Learned from Global Expeditions with Clay Croft
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady and his travel partner Clay Croft record from the field in the Central Republic of Congo…
The Overland Journal PodcastZenith Irfan on Being the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Zenith Irfan to discuss the importance of being the first female Pakistani…
The Overland Journal PodcastKatie Harris of the Road Chose Me on Blending Human and Vehicle- Powered Adventures
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Katie Harris of the Road Chose Me to discuss the overlap between human- and…
The Overland Journal PodcastTechnology and Innovation in Overlanding
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady explore the future of overlanding, focusing on new technologies and trends…
The Overland Journal PodcastAdventure Motorcyclist Heather Lea on the Unfiltered Realities of Long-Term Travel
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with adventure motorcyclist, author, and traveler Heather Lea to discuss the realities of…
The Overland Journal PodcastSaharan Sands to a Global CEO: A leadership Discussion with Rachelle Croft
Rachelle Croft joined Scott Brady on the Overland Journal podcast to discuss how women’s off-road rallies and international travel have helped shape her…
The Overland Journal PodcastRoam Overlanding’s Adrian Abrahams on the Importance of Doing Your Overland Homework
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with South African overlander Adrian Abrahams to discuss his love of traveling in Namibia…
The Overland Journal PodcastElspeth Beard: One of the First British Women to Motorcycle Around the World
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with adventure motorcyclist, author, and traveler Elspeth Beard, who was one of the first…
The Overland Journal PodcastKurt Williams Shares His World Expedition Travel Experiences and Lessons
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady chats with longtime friend and veteran overlander Kurt Williams. Kurt, a seasoned traveler…
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Turning the Page: 2025's Year End Wrap Up and Overland Highlights
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott for the Overland Journal podcast's 2025 year-end review. They discuss a range of topics from personal adventures to…
The Overland Journal Podcast2025 Overlanders of the Year: GrizzlyNBear Reflect on Nearly a Decade of Overland Travel
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Leigh and Steph Dearle of GrizzlyNBear Overland as they reflect on nine years of…
The Overland Journal PodcastJourney of a Young Overlander: Peter Van Stralen's Epic Adventures with X Overland
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady speaks with Peter van Stralen about their adventures together on the XOverland Apex series…
The Overland Journal PodcastAdventures in Namibia and Insights from Richard Giordano of Desk To Glory
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Richard Giordano as they travel across the deserts of Namibia while discussing Richard's journey from a…
The Overland Journal PodcastTravel Journalist and Guide Breanna Wilson on Overlanding Mongolia
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with travel journalist and guide Breanna Wilson to discuss what you need to know about…
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Adventure Motorcycling 101: In-Depth Training with Bill Dragoo
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, join us from Norman, Oklahoma, with special guest Bill Dragoo in his vintage-and-modern-motorcycle-filled…