The Overland Journal Podcast

The 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 Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper build, why they…

Jim 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 industry. Jim shares the origins of OK4WD,…

Eva 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 recent overland trip to Morocco and…

Crossing 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 to Cape Agulhas. They navigate West…

Lilli 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 African continent. Currently…

Paula 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 truck. In this episode, Paula and Jeremy dive…

Graeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing

Principles 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 size (25–35L for one/two, 45–55L for small…

2Up 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 adventure motorcycle couple’s travels…

John Balsdon on World Records and Crossing Africa

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…

44,000 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 Vespa scooter. In this episode, Juvena dives…

Adventure 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 trip through Algeria, Mauritania, and Morocco.…

Herman 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 Paige car. In this episode, Herman and…

Used Vehicle Strategies for Overland Travel

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

Jen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey

Cultural 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 and the Explorers Club, to discuss how…

Lessons Learned from Global Expeditions with Clay Croft

Zenith 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 motorcyclist to ride across Pakistan, and how her…

Katie 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 vehicle-powered adventure, and her experiences…