RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCAST

🎙️ LIVE from Overland Expo West 2025 – Inside a Vintage VW Camper! 🚌

This week on the RANDOM WAYPOINTS Podcast, hosts Phil from Waypoint Overland and Mike from Drive the Globe broadcast straight from the legendary Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona — filming from inside a rare and beautifully restored 1966 Volkswagen Westfalia SO42 camper.

During the weekend, this iconic rolling studio welcomed a lineup of incredible guests who pop in to share stories, laughs, and insights about life on the road and the state of the overland world:
✨ Will from  @SirWilliamGoes
✨ Delia & Enoch from  @MoLeisureXventures
✨ Reyes & Diedra from  @ExploringStillConnected
✨ The Overland Gear Guy  @OverlandGearGuy
✨ Mike from  @hardimpactdesigns

In this episode, we dive into:
🔥 What makes Overland Expo West such a can't-miss event
👥 The community and social connection that keep us coming back
🌍 How tariffs and global markets are affecting the overland industry
🚐 Why vintage rigs like the Westfalia still capture our imaginations
… and a whole lot more trail-tested conversation.

Whether you're into builds, gear, or good stories, this is your all-access pass to Expo West 2025 — no badge required.

0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 SHOW START
2:00 What stood out at Overland Expo West?
4:27 Michael Hussey 1993 Camel Trophy winner, Sabah Malaysia
5:09 The Overland Gear Guy  @OverlandGearGuy
6:09 INEOS Grenadier Talk
9:47 What stood out at Overland Expo West?
10:58 AMTRAK ZEPHYR (Seattle to Chicago)
12:04 O.G.'s & Vintage Rigs All Around Us at Expo!
13:25 TARRIFS, OVERLANDING, THE PEOPLE & GEAR
15:40 What Newbies Can Experience
17:41 The Overland Expo APP
20:07 The NEWS vs REALITY
21:41 Response to the Podcast
26:43 Upcoming... "The O.G's of Overlanding" STAY TUNED
29:33 Reyes & Diedra from Exploring Still Connected
30:16 HAPPY HOUR!! at OVERLAND EXPO WEST!!!
31:04 Guest, or No Guest?!
33:48 Phil Doesn't Drink!
35:02 Podcast Live from the Southern Cross Xpedition!
35:29 DEATH OF THE TELEVISION
38:19 Will from  @SirWilliamGoes
42:09 Mike from  @hardimpactdesigns 
49:34 Delia & Enoch from  @MoLeisureXventures  

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MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

@Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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Random Waypoints Podcast LIVE from Overland Expo West 2025 | Southern Cross Expedition Takeover

This episode of the Random Waypoints podcast comes to you straight from Overland Expo West 2025, where we sit down with the crew from the ambitious and inspiring Southern Cross Expedition!

Our special guests include:

Candy Sheehan aka  @Chicksdoit2   — a trailblazer proving every day that women can crush any terrain and tackle any challenge just as well (or better) than the guys.

Peter Vollers, former mastermind behind Vermont Overland, now venturing deeper into uncharted roads with Southern Cross.

Jerry from  @tembotusk   the legendary creator of the Skottle — the go-to overland cooking device that’s fed countless campsites around the world.

We dive deep into the Southern Cross Expedition—where they're going, how they're getting there, and what it takes to pull off such a massive journey. We also get into communication on the trail, highlighting how Midland radios, the official communication sponsor of the trip, are keeping the team connected across rugged terrain and remote routes.

But also… why does Phil have beef with Peter? Is it about trail choice? Tire pressure? Or something much deeper? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop a comment letting us know your favorite moment from the show — or who we should talk to next!

This week on the Random Waypoints Podcast, hosts Phil and Mike dive into a wild mix of topics that keep you thinking and entertained. First up, a hypothetical battle: Would 100 men stand a chance against one gorilla? (Spoiler: it gets intense). Then we shift gears as DJI teases a brand-new drone with a spinning triple-camera system — is this the future of aerial content creation? And finally, we tackle some major tech-politics news: with the U.S. reportedly encouraging nations facing tariffs to approve Elon Musk’s Starlink, what could this mean for Musk’s future in the automotive world? Is he inching away from Tesla?

Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and insights on the cutting edge of tech and culture. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! #RandomWaypoints #Podcast #DJI #ElonMusk #Starlink #TechNews #DroneNews

AN INSIDER'S LOOK AT XOVERLAND, EPEDITION PORTAL & OVERLAND JOURNAL CREATING "OVERLAND COLLECTIVE"

XOVERLAND Announces Overland Collective with Overland Journal and Expedition Portal:
https://expeditionportal.com/xoverland-announces-overland-collective-with-overland-journal-and-expedition-portal/

=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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SPECIAL GUEST JASON SPECHT FROM MOUNTAIN STATE OVERLAND | ADVENTURE X FEST 2025 | WEST VIRGINIA

0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 SHOW START
0:59 Technology Has Made The World Smaller
2:40 Jason Specht MOUNTAINSTATEOVERLAND.COM
3:13 GUEST INTRO
6:47 MOUNTAIN STATE OVERLAND GUIDED TOURS
14:03 WEST VIRGINIA STILL A SECRET DESTINATION
21:43          ******ADVENTURE X FEST****** 
28:08 WHAT IS THE STATE OF OVERLANDING?
43:59 Order sIgned to open public lands up to fossil fuel production  & mineral extraction
56:29  Supreme Court hears arguments on LGBTQ-themed storybooks in elementary classrooms 
1:09:33 Supreme Court examining district judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions 
1:18:10 Possibility of a Trump third term
1:23:39 A STARLINK REVIEW 

=================GUEST============================

Jason Specht is the owner of Mountain State Overland LLC. Mountain State Overland started filming in 2013. They’ve produced over 350 YouTube videos in the last 12 years, lead over 40 guided tours of West Virginia, and are hosting Adventure X Fest for the 6th year. They preach responsible adventures and are advocates of building community in the overland space.

MOUNTAIN STATE OVERLAND
www.mountainstateoverland.com
 @msoverland  

ADVENTURE X FEST
SEPT. 12-14, 2025
CIRCLEVILLE, WV
www.mountainstateoverland/axf 

=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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MAJOR WORLDWIDE A.I. CATASTROPHE LOOMING | KILMAR ÁREGO GARCIA & SEN. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN | BLUE ORIGIN | SUPREME COURT BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ARGUMENT

0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 SHOW START
0:19 FUTURE IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEGISLATION
5:14 ORSON WELLES' RADION ADAPTION OF H.G. WELLS' "THE WAR OF THE WORLDS" 
6:23 WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INITIATE THE NEXT MAJOR WORLD CATASTROPHE?
8:53 CELEBRITY BLUE ORIGIN FLIGHT
6:14 US SEN. VAN HOLLEN REQUESTS MEETING WITH KILMAR ÁREGO GARCIA IN EL SALVADOR
26:43 DEMOCRATS CONTINUE 20/80 STRATEGY
29:26 SUPREME COURT TO HEAR BIRTHRIGHT CITIZEN ARGUMENTS
40:02 UPHEAVAL IN CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
40:42  CIA FILES REVEAL SEARCH FOR HITLER IN SOUTH AMERICA 10 YEARS AFTER HIS SUICIDE
44:20 IS THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA PREPARING FOR WAR?
47:47 TARIFFS IMPACT
51:41 TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING GOVERNMENT BITCOIN RESERVE
5606 TRAVEL PLANS | OVERLAND EXPO WEST | SOUTHERN CROSS XPEDITION
57:53 MIDLAND GMRS RADIOS  ANNOUNCEMENTS
1:00:03 MIDLAND OFFICIAL OFF-ROAD COMMUNICATION SPONSOR FOR JEEP BEACH APRIL 18-27 2025


=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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DIRE WOLF PUPS? NO LONGER EXTINCT? | U.S. - CHINA TRADE WAR ESCALATES WHO WINS? | TRUMP TARIFFS

0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 SHOW START
0:20 TRUMP TARIFFS U.S. - CHINA TRADE WAR ESCALATES WHO WINS?
13:40 BIDEN ADVISERS IN 'DENIAL' ABOUT DECLINE  AUTHOR SAYS
15:36 IS THERE ANY NON-BIASED NEWS MEDIA
19:13 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NO LONGER TRANSLATING NON-ENGLISH PRODUCTS
25:44 GOOGLE TRANSLATE ACCURACY?
28:03 DIRE WOLF PUPS... NO LONGER EXTINCT?... FUTURE?
46:01 TRAVEL ADVISORIES
47:15 NEWS NEWS NEWS!!!

=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 Hooters files for bankruptcy protection
2:59 R.I.P. VAL KILMER
3:38 DISNEY'S 'SNOW WHITE' CONTROVERSY & ACTRESS RACHEL ZEGLER
17:27 SMASH or PASS?
24:28 TRUMP IMPOSES 10% TARIFFS ON ALL IMPORTS
37:11 MEDIA SILENCE AFTER NASA ASTRONAUTS SAFELY RETURNED
41:18 WHO WINS? TRUMP VS OBAMA THIRD TERM AS PRESIDENT
48:32 63% WISCONSIN VOTERS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL VOTER ID LAW
52:28 "TESLA TAKEDOWN" PROTESTERS OLD AF??!!
57:51 OVERLAND EXPO | SOUTHERN CROSS XPEDITION


=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCASTE EP0651 | THEORETICAL MORAL DILEMMAS: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? | TARIFFS EFFECT DJI PRODUCTS | SIGNAL APP SECURITY CONTROVERSY

RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCASTE EP0651 | HOW TRUMP TARIFFS EFFECT DJI PRODUCTS | TOP TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SIGNAL APP SECURITY CONTROVERSY

0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 SHOW START
0:17 THANKS FOR RESPONSE TO NETFLIX SERIES REVIEWS
5:56 R.I.P GEORGE FORMAN 
8:58 TRUMP TARIFFS IMPLICATIONS STRATEGY FUTURE
17:21 HOW TRUMP TARIFFS EFFECT DJI PRODUCTS
24:31 TOP TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SIGNAL APP SECURITY CONTROVERSY
42:56 ************ THEORETICALS ************************
43:07 Neighbor Is An Illegal Alien... What Do You Do?
48:32 Your Best Friend's Wedding
52:17 Southern Utah Drug Deal
54:46 Robbin' Hood
55:49 FINAL WORDS

=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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NETFLIX "ADOLESCENCE" ANALYSIS & REVIEW | SPOILER ALERT!

0:00 DISCLAIMER
0:09 SHOW START
0:12   ##########SPOILER ALERT###########
0:40 OVERVIEW OF NETFLIX SERIES "ADOLESCENCE"
10:20 FAVORITE EPISODE (4 Part Series)
14:29 CAST & ACTING PERFORMANCES
17:16 EPISODE 1: THE ARREST
21:29 EPISODE 2: SOCIAL MEDIA & EDUCATION SYSTEM
32:08 EPISODE 3: BOY MEETS PSYCHOLOGIST
40:01 EPISODE 4: THE FAMILY
48:40 CONCLUSION

=================CO-HOST============================

MICHAEL LADDEN:

Michael has explored over 70 countries on 5 continents. He founded Drive The Globe Overland Adventures in 1996 and completed a vintage Land Rover expedition across 8,000 miles of the African wilderness in 2001. He has led expeditions from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the African Congo and Timbuktu. Michael has 25 years of experience outfitting Unimogs, Land Rovers, Military trucks and Jeeps. He currently lives full time on the road in his Stewart & Stevenson overland truck & is in the process of driving around the world. When not traveling, Michael is an avid cyclist and pilot.

 @Drive The Globe  
https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  

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