Overlanding West Virginia with Jason Specht

June 25, 2026 4:00am 57 min

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 in scouting, preparedness, and the importance of training wit...

Story Time with John Blashford-Snell: The 1971-72 Darién Gap Expedition

June 18, 2026 4:00am 1:01

Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes John Blashford-Snell, a British explorer, author, and former army officer known for leading pioneering scientific expeditions to some of the most remote regions on E...

Adventures with Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson: Seven Summits and Beyond

June 15, 2026 4:00am 43 min

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson explore the importance of being present during travel and the value of family adventures, anchored by Anderson's mantra to "never, ever give up." And...

The Rogue Wanderers on 100 Countries in a Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper

June 11, 2026 4:00am 56 min

The Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes American overlanders Dawn and Andy Elsbree, the Rogue Wanderers, to dive into their 2019 Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper build, why they chose it as their gl...

Jim Oostdyk on the Adventure of Business, Family, and History

June 04, 2026 4:00am 51 min

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jim Oostdyk, founder and president of OK4WD, discussing his nearly 47 years in the four-wheel-drive industry. Jim shares the origins of OK4WD, which began in 1979 afte...

Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania

June 01, 2026 4:00am 52 min

Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes adventurer, storyteller, author, and National Geographic Host and Director Eva zu Beck to discuss Eva’s recent overland trip to Morocco and Mauritania in her Land Ro...

Crossing West Africa with XOVERLAND: Final Miles, Fuel Range, Teamwork, and Truck Lessons

May 28, 2026 4:00am 34 min

The Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Clay Croft discuss XOVERLAND’s 40,000-kilometer Africa crossing, recorded with just 300 kilometers remaining to Cape Agulhas. They navigate West Africa’s uncertainties—co...

Lilli Mixich Reflects on Nearly Five Decades of Overland Travel

May 21, 2026 4:00am 56 min

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 African continent. Currently overlanding solo in a 1988 To...

Paula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck

May 18, 2026 4:00am 1:03

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 truck. In this episode, Paula and Jeremy dive into why they chose ...

Graeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing

May 14, 2026 4:00am 1:00

Principles of Overlanding 12V Fridges: Choosing the Right Size and Power for Real-World Travel

May 07, 2026 4:00am 43 min

This episode of The Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott and Matt discuss choosing overland 12V fridges over coolers, advocating for the smallest necessary size (25–35L for one/two, 45–55L for small families) to avoid h...

2Up and Overloaded on What You Need to Know about Motorcycle Travel in Southeast Asia

May 04, 2026 4:00am 1:01

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 adventure motorcycle couple’s travels through Indonesia, Malays...

John Balsdon on World Records and Crossing Africa

April 30, 2026 4:00am 59 min

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews recent world record holder John Ballsdon of Always Look Twice about his 28-day drive from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, South Africa, largely hugging West Africa’s...

44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime

April 27, 2026 6:00am 52 min

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 Vespa scooter. In this episode, Juvena dives into her highest hig...

Adventure Motorcycle Rider Henriette Thiim on Lessons Learned from 200,000 Kilometers of International Travel

April 23, 2026 6:00am 55 min

Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Danish motorcycle adventure rider Henriette Thiim to discuss Henriette’s latest trip through Algeria, Mauritania, and Morocco. In this episode, Hen...

Herman and Candelaria Zapp on 22 Years of Worldwide Travel in a 1928 Graham-Paige

April 16, 2026 6:00am 56 min

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 Paige car. In this episode, Herman and Candelaria speak abou...

Used Vehicle Strategies for Overland Travel

April 09, 2026 6:00am 54 min

The most traveled overlander you have never heard of Adam Shani.

April 06, 2026 6:00am 1:08

Jen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey

April 02, 2026 6:00am 1:13

Cultural Geography, Exploration, and Sustainable Travel with James Fountain

March 26, 2026 6:00am 55 min

On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady welcomes James Fountain, a cultural geographer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, to discuss how exploration can support...