Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road

By Craig Coleman and Brian Galyon

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What's Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road about?

Best Podcast Winner/Denver Westword's "Best of Denver 2019" - Conversations with people from all walks of life who spend the majority of their time exploring the wild places on Planet Earth

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Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road episodes:

09.22.2020
#63: Brian Reaches The 100K Subscriber Milestone on YouTube, Craig Explores The Creative Process Behind Brian's Videos
We had a really great time recording this episode and I think it shows in the conversation. Both of us are becoming much more comfortable with podcasting and we look forward to pumping out more episodes on the reg going...
08.29.2020
#62 - Craig Brings Us Up To Speed With OTR Trucker Training and Tackles A Subject Many Consider Taboo
Today’s episode was really enjoyable to record as Craig went into great detail bringing us up to speed with his Big Rig training. Seems all is going well despite a few mechanical setbacks and Craig looks forward to completing training...
08.05.2020
#61 - WHERE Have We Been? Craig's Lifestyle Changes and the Ability to Communicate
Hey Everyone, we’re back and have got some great stuff to talk about! In the first half of this episode we dive into Craig’s lifestyle changes and his new path while still being a nomad. He’s going to have some...
05.10.2020
#60 - Developing Mental Resilience
Welcome to episode number 60 of Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road. We recorded this episode inside Brian’s topper in an undisclosed location in Rim Country, Arizona. I (Craig) left Gunnison just under a week ago to take my nomad...
04.18.2020
#59 - Developing Resilience
There’s no doubt these are challenging times and many are facing despair over finances, loss of income, and life threatening illnesses. Living through such an experience can help us to identify any weaknesses in our resiliency. How can you become...
04.13.2020
#58: Camp Covid Cul de Sac Is Full
Hey Everyone, Brian here. We are currently truck camping and social distancing outside of Sedona, AZ at an incredible location with amazing views. Craig left Gunnison a few days ago and we’ve met up with fellow nomads Christo, Jason, and...
03.31.2020
#57: Reshaping Our Values During Times of Crisis, Current Hardship Can Translate Into Future Freedom
Hey Everyone! We hope you all are staying healthy and happy during the current corona virus crisis. Today’s episode starts out with a brief update from both Brian and Craig with what they’ve been experiencing since the health crisis...
02.01.2020
#56: Update on Brian's Winter Camping, Craig's Redefined Value Set Derived From Nomadic Living
Hey Everyone! Hope you all are having a great start to 2020! This episode turned out being really good…I (Brian here) went into this with a slight cold but Craig really stepped up to deliver a solid conversation. We start...
12.18.2019
#55: Censorship and Corporate Influence on Free Speech
Hey Everyone! We took a short break from recording episodes due to very busy personal schedules but now we’re back and we’ve got a wide range of topics to cover. This episode hits on censorship and how corporate influence is...
11.17.2019
#54: The Backcountry.com Heresy
An October 31, 2019, Colorado Sun article sparked a forceful backlash by the outdoor community toward the online retailer, Backcountry.com (BCDC). Their sin? The company filed for trademarks to own the word “backcountry” for a broad swath of uses and...
10.26.2019
#53: Boondocking NYC and Netbuddy
What’s up everybody, welcome to episode 53 of Nomad Ramblings. This is Craig coming to you from Newport News, Virginia. Brian’s out camping Chaco Canyon in the Southwest. Today’s episode covers a variety of topics. We start the discussion ranting...
10.12.2019
#52: Joshua Killeen, Media Coordinator for the Arizona Rural Landowners Association, shares his story
Joshua Killeen, a US Veteran War Photographer, lives off-grid on a beautiful property in Northern Arizona and is the Media Coordinator for the Arizona Rural Landowners Association. This Association was recently formed in order to combat the corruption, harassment, and...
09.28.2019
#51: Paragliding into Christo Johnson’s World
When Brian and I first discussed what this podcast would be, Christo Johnson was on my mind. The vision was to interview different adventure nomads we knew and share tricks of the trade. I hadn’t seen Christo for more than...
09.25.2019
#50: VanLife Trends and Impacts and Nomad Definition
What’s up, Nomad Ramblers! Craig here with the honor of introducing a big milestone for Nomad Ramblings. Welcome to episode 50. We’re in just over a year on this extended conversation and Brian and I want to thank all our...
08.27.2019
#49: Craig and Brian sit down on the Slate River for a relaxed afternoon conversation
Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
07.22.2019
#48: Craig’s East Coast travel plans, Buddhism and The Omega Man, and Brian's summer in Crested Butte, CO
Hey Everyone! We’re back after a short 6 week break and had a chance to record a podcast from camp just north of Crested Butte a few days ago. This is a free-flowing podcast with no real outline so we...
06.02.2019
#47: Craig and Brian talk summer plans, the negative effects of being "plugged in", and nomad socializing
Too much Dr. Phil and the comforts of home gravely threaten Brian’s sanity. His mind seeks escape through the utopia of social media, but he finds only the chaos of morons with moronic opinions.Without the life and death excitement of...
05.23.2019
#46: Our new FB Group, Nomad Ramblers, and why it's ESSENTIAL to be tolerant during these times
Why is there such conflict these days? Why do people feel the need to control everyone else’s thoughts, speech, and beliefs? Have we lost the ability to be tolerant of other viewpoints? Is social media to blame for the “group...
05.18.2019
#45: 1.21 Gigawatts of WHAT THE F*CK WAS THAT?! A lightning strike just fried the off-grid ranch.
Being completely honest with this statement…Craig is lucky to be alive today. Immediately upon his return from Bears Ears, a massive lightning strike decimated the off-grid ranch in Gunnison. Craig was in the house when it happened and witnessed lightning...
05.17.2019
#44: Brian recounts the vicious dog attack on Sierra at camp leaving her with a massive neck wound
Roughly 10 days ago, Brian was driving to a camping meet up with a bunch of people from all over the country. Arriving early in the day, Brian anticipated a weekend full of good times and memories hiking around with...
04.26.2019
#43: Craig talks about how his winter survival experience pushed him past the breaking point
In true truck camping fashion, we recorded this episode on the back of Craig’s tailgate this morning from camp in Bears Ears National Monument. I’ve been wanting to talk to Craig about his experience this past winter living at the...
04.24.2019
#42: Bears Ears Campfire Conversation with Craig and Brian
We both feel this is one of our best conversations yet! Craig decided to come truck camp for a week in Bears Ears National Monument so we’ve been hiking to ruins and enjoying the incredible scenery while truck camping all...
04.04.2019
#41: Brian begins his Bears Ears volunteer experience
Hey Everybody, welcome to another episode of Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road. Craig here. Brian and I finally caught up the other day to get this episode out. Brian started his volunteer efforts at Bears Ears National Monument and...
03.15.2019
#40: Chad Bria explains the "why" behind his decision to live off-grid in Northern AZ
Follow Chad and Lisa’s Off-Grid Build on YouTube In episode 40, Brian sits down with fellow off-grid buddy Chad Bria who for the past two years with his wife Lisa have been building their off-grid property bit by bit on...
03.07.2019
#39: Craig continues to battle intense arctic conditions and Brian shares how psilocybin has helped him
03.01.2019
#38: Talking Loneliness in the Backcountry on Valentine's Day
Today’s conversation stems from a listener’s question - how do we handle loneliness. Though we touch on the practical things we do to keep ourselves busy, the bulk of our discussion focuses a slightly different question - Why am I...
02.20.2019
#37: Sitting down with Phil from Down2Mob Overland
Get to know Phil from Down2Mob Overland: YouTube Walk-Through Video of Phil’s Overland Truck Down2Mob Overland YouTube Channel Down2Mob Overland Instagram Down2Mob Overland Facebook Hey Everyone! I was able to connect with Phil from Down2Mob Overland over the past few...
02.14.2019
#36: Craig discusses his life-threatening snowmobile commute and Brian talks about nomadic living
weBoost Cell Phone Boosters BioLite Headlamp - Only $49.95 Patreon Link - Donate to Brian’s Bears Ears National Monument Volunteering Hey Everyone! Hope you’re having a great week! In this episode of the podcast, Craig talks about the dangerous...
01.29.2019
#35: Truck Camping in New England and on the East Coastv
weBoost Cell Phone Boosters Patreon Link - Help Support Brian’s Bears Ears National Monument Volunteering Goal of $1,000 Hey Everyone! Sorry for the absence as of late, both of us have been super busy since the first of the year....
01.10.2019
#34: Craig reveals his dog Roux is suddenly blind. Brian discusses his Bears Ears National Monument volunteer plans.
weBoost Cell Phone Boosters Friends of Cedar Mesa - Bears Ears Patreon Link - Support Brian’s Bears Ears National Monument Volunteering Goal of $1,000 Craig reveals his dog Roux is suddenly blind. As heartbreaking as this is, Craig is soldiering...
01.04.2019
#33: Craig's Strategy For Keeping Subzero Temps at Bay and Brian's Realistic New Year Resolutions
Craig has been working in subzero temps at the off-grid ranch for weeks while Brian battles the flu. This episode covers strategies to keep the off-grid ranch complex at livable temperatures and Brian shares his realistic New Year Resolutions. Craig...
12.22.2018
#32: Psychedelic Experiences While in Nature and Overland Vehicle Changes on the Horizon
In this episode of Nomad Ramblings, Craig and Brian start out discussing vehicles changes to help deal with chronic health issues brought about from years of full-time travel. Then the conversation takes a turn and dives into Brian’s limited use...
12.13.2018
#31: Talking Psychedelic Therapy - Peyote, Ayahuasca, and Psilocybin
Out of the Facebook ether she pinged me and said she had a story to tell. We barely know each other, but she felt compelled to reveal her own exploration of using psychedelics to gain better awareness of her true...
12.12.2018
#30: Nicole Jaquis - India Nomad
It’s hard to decide how to introduce Nicole Jaquis, today’s podcast guest. Do I start by describing her as a New York City seasoned multimedia producer & educator? Or a humble practicing yogi, regularly living in the India Himalayan mountains...
12.07.2018
#29: Tips for winter camping and a main contributor to fire bans
Hey Everyone! Here are some tips for working with a wood stove while winter camping. You’ll want to keep these suggestions in mind if you are planning to use a wood stove in your shelter during cold weather conditions. I...
12.04.2018
#28: Conversation with Tristan Higbee from SUV RVing
In this episode of Nomad Ramblings, Tristan Higbee sits down with us to talk about his life growing up overseas, his various social media endeavors, books he’s authored, and the car camping accessory company where he creates customized gear for...
12.03.2018
#27: Youtube - Donuts, Volcanoes, and Tips to build your audience
This episode of the podcast is geared towards those who are interested in building an audience on YouTube. Craig asks Brian questions on how he went about creating videos pertaining to winter camping, truck camping, and off-grid living. YouTube can...
11.29.2018
#26: Snowed in at the ranch, Craig's trouble with the snowmobiles, and how CBD is helping Brian.
Craig is now snowed in at the off-grid ranch and has experienced some problems with the snowmobiles and Brian gives an update on the health benefits from his CBD supplements.
11.27.2018
#25: CBD Series Part 2 - Phytorite's Charlie Stivers & Mia Voss
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Charlie Stivers and Mia Voss from Phytorite based out of Denver, CO. Phytorite is an industry leader in bringing quality organic CBD and Hemp products to market. For more information...
11.24.2018
#24: Influencer Marketing: Things to consider when building your brand
This episode is a follow up on the conversation with Mia Voss in the previous podcast.
11.22.2018
#10: Influencer Mia Voss talks about how she turned her passion of being a brand ambassador into a career
Mia Voss is a Luxury Travel & Lifestyle Writer, Brand Ambassador, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. Her main superpowers? Storytelling & people connecting. Mia is currently working with brands such as Lexus, Collette Travel, Toyota, BMW, Nissan, Mazda, GMC and more. Women are...
11.18.2018
#22: Solar Power/Battery Banks While Winter Camping, Cast-Iron Cookies, and Thanksgiving Plans
Craig and Brian catch up before Thanksgiving to discuss Craig’s new YouTube channel, plans for Turkey Day, and why having portable solar panels and battery banks are game changers while winter camping in the Colorado Rockies.
11.17.2018
#9: Tayson Whittaker, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals
Tayson Whittaker, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals, is today's guest on the podcast. We discussed how Outdoor Vitals got started 4 years ago on just $500, what it means to “Live Ultralight”, how his company is able to offer...
11.16.2018
#20: Talking CBD with Mike Mathews of Player Complete and Sol Hustle
Episode 1 of our CBD series. Have you heard the buzz about CBD as a cure-all from anxiety, to pain, to cancer, to insomnia? So have we! Being nomads with plenty of city and country miles on our bodies (if...
11.07.2018
#19: Full-time winter camping in a 4-season tent, 25F morning in my truck topper
Short 15 minute rundown of my 4-season tent and starting my 25F morning in the truck topper along the Arkansas River...
11.01.2018
#18: Mental Health, Mountains, and how they relate to Men
Get to know your podcast hosts: Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn I’M GOING ALL IN...
10.27.2018
#17: Craig’s dual battery set up and stealth-optimized truck buildout
Check out Craig's step by step explanation of his truck build for both stealth camping and backcountry adventures - https://www.colemanroadjournal.com/blog/2018/10/5/how-i-set-up-my-pickup-truck-for-camping-and-long-term-travel We cover two important areas of truck camping in this episode of the podcast... 1. Onboard power via a dual battery setup...
10.27.2018
#16: Suspension upgrades don't need to break the bank, CBD episode on the horizon
We have a CBD episode on the horizon and we’ll be excited to share that information with you. Do you have any questions or personal stories you’d like us to address? If so, please email them to [email protected]. In this...
10.25.2018
#15: Technology for nomadic living, podcast recommendations, and Kansas truck camping
weBoost Cell Phone Boosters - HIGHLY recommended for part-time or full-time nomadic living. USFS Interactive Website - explore new areas before venturing out in nature, create GEO pdf maps and share with friends BLM Interactive Website - click on BaseMaps in the...
10.21.2018
#14: Discovering a LEGIT 1800s Medicine Wagon and waterfalls, dealing w/ aggressive dogs, and more.
Brian spends his weekend truck camping through some great off-the-beaten path areas along the Kansas/Oklahoma border. He gains access to a private ranch with a real 1800s medicine wagon, checks out a few waterfalls, and enjoys two State Fishing Lakes...

What's Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road about?

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Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road episodes:

#63: Brian Reaches The 100K Subscriber Milestone on YouTube, Craig Explores The Creative Process Behind Brian's Videos

#62 - Craig Brings Us Up To Speed With OTR Trucker Training and Tackles A Subject Many Consider Taboo

#61 - WHERE Have We Been? Craig's Lifestyle Changes and the Ability to Communicate

#60 - Developing Mental Resilience

#59 - Developing Resilience

#58: Camp Covid Cul de Sac Is Full

#57: Reshaping Our Values During Times of Crisis, Current Hardship Can Translate Into Future Freedom

#56: Update on Brian's Winter Camping, Craig's Redefined Value Set Derived From Nomadic Living

#55: Censorship and Corporate Influence on Free Speech

#54: The Backcountry.com Heresy

#53: Boondocking NYC and Netbuddy

#52: Joshua Killeen, Media Coordinator for the Arizona Rural Landowners Association, shares his story

#51: Paragliding into Christo Johnson’s World

#50: VanLife Trends and Impacts and Nomad Definition

#49: Craig and Brian sit down on the Slate River for a relaxed afternoon conversation

#48: Craig’s East Coast travel plans, Buddhism and The Omega Man, and Brian's summer in Crested Butte, CO

#47: Craig and Brian talk summer plans, the negative effects of being "plugged in", and nomad socializing

#46: Our new FB Group, Nomad Ramblers, and why it's ESSENTIAL to be tolerant during these times

#45: 1.21 Gigawatts of WHAT THE F*CK WAS THAT?! A lightning strike just fried the off-grid ranch.

#44: Brian recounts the vicious dog attack on Sierra at camp leaving her with a massive neck wound

#43: Craig talks about how his winter survival experience pushed him past the breaking point

#42: Bears Ears Campfire Conversation with Craig and Brian

#41: Brian begins his Bears Ears volunteer experience

#40: Chad Bria explains the "why" behind his decision to live off-grid in Northern AZ

#39: Craig continues to battle intense arctic conditions and Brian shares how psilocybin has helped him

#38: Talking Loneliness in the Backcountry on Valentine's Day

#37: Sitting down with Phil from Down2Mob Overland

#36: Craig discusses his life-threatening snowmobile commute and Brian talks about nomadic living

#35: Truck Camping in New England and on the East Coastv

#34: Craig reveals his dog Roux is suddenly blind. Brian discusses his Bears Ears National Monument volunteer plans.

#33: Craig's Strategy For Keeping Subzero Temps at Bay and Brian's Realistic New Year Resolutions

#32: Psychedelic Experiences While in Nature and Overland Vehicle Changes on the Horizon

#31: Talking Psychedelic Therapy - Peyote, Ayahuasca, and Psilocybin

#30: Nicole Jaquis - India Nomad

#29: Tips for winter camping and a main contributor to fire bans

#28: Conversation with Tristan Higbee from SUV RVing

#27: Youtube - Donuts, Volcanoes, and Tips to build your audience

#26: Snowed in at the ranch, Craig's trouble with the snowmobiles, and how CBD is helping Brian.

#25: CBD Series Part 2 - Phytorite's Charlie Stivers & Mia Voss

#24: Influencer Marketing: Things to consider when building your brand

#10: Influencer Mia Voss talks about how she turned her passion of being a brand ambassador into a career

#22: Solar Power/Battery Banks While Winter Camping, Cast-Iron Cookies, and Thanksgiving Plans

#9: Tayson Whittaker, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals

#20: Talking CBD with Mike Mathews of Player Complete and Sol Hustle

#19: Full-time winter camping in a 4-season tent, 25F morning in my truck topper

#18: Mental Health, Mountains, and how they relate to Men

#17: Craig’s dual battery set up and stealth-optimized truck buildout

#16: Suspension upgrades don't need to break the bank, CBD episode on the horizon

#15: Technology for nomadic living, podcast recommendations, and Kansas truck camping

#14: Discovering a LEGIT 1800s Medicine Wagon and waterfalls, dealing w/ aggressive dogs, and more.