"Nuts & Bolts, the Overlanding Podcast" by STL Offroad

Guest Charlene Bower of Bower Motorsports Media and The Ladies Offroad Network sits down with us on Episode 3 of Season 2 to discuss education, advocacy and being a badass in the offroad industry. From winning Rebelle Rally, the fastest girl up Backdoor at King of the Hammers and more, Charlene has blazed a path over 30 years in the off-road world. She is a certified trainer with the I4WDTA, and through the Ladies Offroad Network educates and assists many women across North America in achieving success in their off-road pursuits. For more information on Charlene check out the Ladies Offroad Network at www.ladiesoffroadnetwork.com. and www.charlenebower.com as well as her YouTube channel Bower Media. Many thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad, go to www.lucky8llc.com. If you are in New England and interested in working with Ned Crystal and STL OFFROAD, visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com .

Episode 2 we sit down with I4WDTA Certified Master Trainer, Matt Balazs. Owner/Instructor with On Trail Training based in the front range of the Colorado mountains, Matt is one of the best experts and instructors we know, an amazing friend and damn good human. We sit down in studio and discuss Matt's business, his efforts in environmental stewardship with his work with Stay the Trail (Colorado), Bronco Wild Fund and Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery. Stay tuned in the episode for your exclusive discount from our show sponsor, Lucky8 Offroad.

For more information on Matt and On Trail Training visit www.ontrailtraining.com

For more information on STL OFFROAD visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com

STL OFFROAD instructors Ned Crystal and Daniel Tabor recap the highlights of 2025, discuss what's new for 2026 with the company and the podcast. Produced by STL OFFROAD and sponsored by Lucky8 OFFROAD, your source for top quality recovery gear and exceptional Land Rover parts and accessories. For more information on STL OFFROAD visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com and for Lucky8 OFFROAD visit www.lucky8llc.com .

This week we get into all things Land Rover Defenders, classic vehicles/restoration as well as what to do when thinking of purchasing a vintage 4x4 with Sean Lawler the owner and master mechanic at Artisan Autoworks & South Elm Automotive in Manchester, NH. (https://www.southelmautomotive.com/ & https://artisan-autoworks.com/). Many thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad providing our listeners with discounted top quality recovery gear (listen to the episode for your special code) www.lucky8llc.com . This show is sponsored by STL OFFROAD, NH guides and off-road instructors www.stormtrooperlandy.com

This week we sit down with Derek Chace the proprietor of my favorite event "The Pilgrimage Vermont". We discuss the details, stories and all things to give you a behind the scenes look so you can have an awesome experience at this amazing four day overlanding/off-roading base camp weekend in Vermont. make sure to get your tickets at https://the-pilgrimage.com . Many thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad (www.lucky8llc.com) who is providing an exclusive discount code to all listeners for top quality recovery gear. If you are interested in STL OFFROAD classes or excursions, visit us at www.stormtrooperlandy.com.

This episode is all about "bags". We had a great conversation with Paul Carrill the CEO/co-owner of Adventure Tool Company (ATC), maker of top quality hand crafted USA sourced and Colorado manufactured gear/tool bags. Paul sheds light on how ATC came to be after decades in law enforcement and his passion of many years of off-road travels/events. For more on ATC (the gear STL OFFROAD carries in our rigs) check them out online at www.adventuretoolcompany.com or on Facebook (Adventure Tool Company). Thank you to our amazing sponsor Lucky8 Offroad (for top quality recovery gear and land rover parts listen to the show for a special discount code) www.lucky8llc.com. This podcast was produced by STL OFFROAD, LLC www.stormtrooperlanddy.com for more information on classes and events.

This episode is all about "bags". We had a great conversation with Paul Carrill the CEO/co-owner of Adventure Tool Company (ATC), maker of top quality hand crafted USA sourced and Colorado manufactured gear/tool bags. Paul sheds light on how ATC came to be after decades in law enforcement and his passion of many years of off-road travels/events. For more on ATC (the gear STL OFFROAD carries in our rigs) check them out online at www.adventuretoolcompany.com or on Facebook (Adventure Tool Company). Thank you to our amazing sponsor Lucky8 Offroad (for top quality recovery gear and land rover parts listen to the show for a special discount code) www.lucky8llc.com. This podcast was produced by STL OFFROAD, LLC www.stormtrooperlanddy.com for more information on classes and events.

We sat down with veteran and overland chef Alex Balderas to talk all things on trail cooking and dive deep into his business Table VIII Overland Catering. Based out of Idaho, Alex brings top quality food to events, excursions and even private venues. Among his successful catering business Alex has partnered with Zero Dark Thirty Coffee to bring to market a proprietary blend of speciality coffee, he has a custom chef's knife set available and participates in many veteran support charities. Check out Table VIII online at www.tableviiioverlandcatering.com, Zero Dark Thirty Coffee at www.zerodarkthirtycoffee.com . Please support our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad via their website at www.lucky8llc.com and for training and excursions in the New England area check out STL OFFROAD at www.stormtrooperlandy.com.

This week we sit down with Mike and Karen Faber of Yellow Dog Adventures to talk all things Van Life, mechanical systems and epic tours. Mike and Karen share their insights and origin story. To find out more about Yellow Dog Adventures check them out on Facebook at "Yellow Dog Van Adventures" and at their website www.yellowdogadv.com ..

Thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 LLC , purveyors of quality Land Rover parts and top quality recovery gear. Listen to the episode for a special listener discount on all recovery gear and shop at www.lucky8llc.com

For more information about us at STL OFFROAD and upcoming classes visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com

Listen as we sit down with Kevin Burden to discuss how Offroading is the Cure for all things. Kevin is a 20+ year off-road enthusiast and instructor. He is a certified instructor with the I4WDTA (International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association). We also get into many topics on recovery, synthetic rope/line and much more! If you are in Idaho and are interested in taking a class with Bread Man Offroad, visit their website https://beardmanoffroad.com/ or check them out on Insta and Facebook. As always, thank you to Lucky8 Offroad for their sponsorship of the podcast, and they are providing you (our listeners) with a show discount on all recovery gear available on their website www.lucky8llc.com. Listen to the episode for your Nuts & Bolts discount code. Interested in STL OFFROAD? Check us out at www.stormtrooperlandy.com