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 forward. In this episode, Craig interviews Brian on his video strategy for YouTube. Brian’s channel, Off-Grid Backcountry Adventures, hit the 100K subscriber milestone over the weekend so Craig dives into what strategies Brian has been using to make his channel appeal to the masses. Thanks to everyone for tuning in!

Brian’s YouTube Channel

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 so he can have his own rig with Roux by his side. I have to give Craig major kudos for tackling a subject in this episode which many consider off limits. Give it a listen and let us know what you think, we would love to hear your thoughts on this episode! As always, thanks for tuning in.

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 INSANELY AWESOME stories in the near future so I can’t wait to feature some of those on the podcast! Me (Brian speaking), I’ve been fishing my brains out in the Colorado high country. It’s been a GREAT season for big cutthroats and I’ve enjoyed the solitude with Sierra. The second half of the podcast shifts to discuss why society is having such a hard time communicating. It seems if two people have opposing viewpoints, they consider one another to be a mortal enemy. This mindset is dangerous and only leads to more siloing. We don’t know what the answer is but we both feel having the ability to listen goes a long way these days!

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 better prepared to ensure stable income when the next crisis unfolds?

In this episode we discuss content creation as a full-time job and how it’s essentially recession-proof. Brian explains his method of growing his YouTube Channel to 70K subscribers and Craig decides to jump in feet first producing videos about living on the road with his blind dog, Roux.

This was a really fun episode to record from our camp outside of Sedona. Hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Thanks for tuning in.

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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 Beau to create what we’ve nicknames the Covid Cul de Sac. In this episode, Craig talks about his experience on the front lines dealing with the general public with his bus driving responsibilities and I dive into the extreme isolation I’ve endured for the past three months. We both agree spending time with fellow nomads during this crisis has definitely been chicken soup for the soul.

Do you have any questions for us? If so, please email us via the contract form . We’d be happy to address any areas of interest you may have. Thanks for tuning in!

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Craig Coleman- Website | YouTube

Brian Galyon- Website | YouTube

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 took hold. After that, we dive into the possible benefits of a society experiencing major disruption to daily life which may cause one to make positive changes to their set of values. We both feel minimalism holds many answers to the problems most people are facing today. Thanks for tuning in!

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Craig Coleman- Website | YouTube

Brian Galyon- Website | YouTube

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 out talking about my winter camping endeavors which started up on Dec 27th and then we switch gears to Craig who explains how living a nomadic existence has shaped his new value set. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Thanks for tuning in!

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Craig Coleman- Website | YouTube

Brian Galyon- Website | YouTube

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 limiting free speech. Brian shares his experience with YouTube censorship while Craig explains his life plan to avoid these controlling scenarios. Thanks for tuning in!

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Craig Coleman- Website | YouTube

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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 the Goliath retailer deployed its army of lawyers to slay any and all small businesses daring to use the word in their products or company name. The first lawsuit was filed on July 27, 2016 and 50 companies have fallen victim to this predatory practice. (Link to the United States Patent and Trademark Office website itemizing BCDC’s patent and trademark activities). Since the publication of Colorado Sun’s article, the uprise by the outdoor community has been swift and fierce.

This episode captures Brian and Craig’s discussion about BCDC’s actions and the recent backlash. Given Brian’s company’s name is Colorado Backcountry Adventures, his reaction and judgment are justifiably passionate. This is quite personal for him.

There’s been a flurry of discussion across the internet. Here’s a list of relevant links to the subject and our conversation:

BCDC’s (fake) apology

Facebook group Boycott BackcountryDOTcom

Kyle Frost’s article, “The Backcountry.com debacle isn't really about trademarks,” on the Outbound Collective

Both Brian and Craig agree that the crux of BCDC’s sin is their attempt to own what is a spiritual term for outdoor enthusiasts, but the pathway to their redemption is murky. Craig still hopes that the company can find its way out of purgatory; Brian prefers they burn in hell. Regardless, the two discuss what the possible avenues are to make amends.

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