The Overland Journal Podcast

Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews writer and solo motorcycle adventurer Lois Pryce. As Overland Journal approaches its 20th anniversary, Pryce shares insights from her iconic journeys, including riding from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and traveling from London to Cape Town. She reflects on overcoming fear, building resourcefulness, and experiencing the overwhelming kindness of strangers across the globe. Pryce discusses her Yamaha motorcycle setups, a thrilling Congo train story, her travels through Iran that inspired her book Revolutionary Ride, and making BBC radio programs. She also offers rapid-fire travel advice, discusses living aboard her 1901 Thames barge, and previews an upcoming Sahara expedition to Algeria with expert Chris Scott.

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews automotive journalist and former Overland Journal editor-in-chief Chris Collard (2011–2018) as the publication approaches its 20-year anniversary. Collard discusses recent Sierra Nevada conservation initiatives, trips through Baja and South America, upcoming guided expeditions, and commercial automotive photography. He reflects on managing issue planning and performing data-driven product evaluations—covering coolers, shock absorbers, LED lights, and fire extinguishers—utilizing precise lab testing and field validation, including a transparently resolved ARB prototype failure. Additionally, Collard details international travel challenges, including an emergency appendectomy in Argentina and vehicle logistics in Kenya, emphasizing cross-cultural hospitality and practical safety. He concludes with vehicle insights, personal preferences, and encouragement for aspiring overlanders to begin exploring with existing equipment.

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In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano interviews Monika and Gary Westcott, seasoned photojournalists with fifty years of travel experience. They share insights into the Turtle Expedition, detailing the custom build and features of their Turtle V vehicle. The Westcotts reflect on the evolution of travel photography, communication on the road, and changes in the overlanding community over the decades. They highlight their philanthropic work supporting girls' education in Central Asia, demonstrating the power of giving back and cultural connection through language. Throughout the conversation, Monika and Gary emphasize the importance of pursuing dreams, learning life lessons from global adventures, and finding lasting joy in exploration.

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes back longtime contributor and former gear editor Graham Jackson as Overland Journal approaches its 20-year anniversary. Jackson recounts writing a major Issue 1 feature on nine months traveling in Africa, sharing how he compressed the journey into a story and persuaded his wife to join. He reflects on conducting data-driven gear reviews—including tie-down crash tests and rigorous water-filter evaluations—and discusses Overland Expo training, the founding of 7P, and producing a self-funded 2023 Belize conservation documentary. Defining overlanding versus expeditions, Jackson advocates minimal vehicle modifications and reliable recovery gear while sharing insights on stewardship.

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Overland Journal Podcast Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Director of Design Stephanie Brady to celebrate the magazine’s 20-year anniversary. Brady recounts launching the print publication between 2006 and 2007 with a small team, limited funding, and learning design tools on the job. She reflects on early production challenges, printing the debut issue in Salt Lake City, and the dramatic growth of the overland industry since. Brady shares memorable moments, details what she looks for in photo pitches, and recalls favorite trips to Iceland and Africa. She also discusses relocating from Arizona to Minnesota and reflects on the magazine’s personal impact.

Overland Journal Podcast Episode #328

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews writer, ecologist, and Overland Journal co-founder Jonathan Hanson for the publication's 20-year anniversary. Hanson discusses his favorite expedition vehicles, including his 1973 FJ40 and a 1993 Land Cruiser Troopy traveled across Australia, Africa, and the U.S. He shares how early field-biology work and outdoor exploration shaped his approach to conservation and travel, leading to the creation of Overland Journal and Overland Expo. Reflecting on his editorial philosophy, Hanson recounts collaborating with Tom Sheppard on the Vehicle-Dependent Expedition Guide, highlights memorable journeys in Southern Africa and Egypt, introduces his new publication, Exploration Quarterly, and offers practical advice on vehicle modifications, low-impact driving, and essential overlanding gear.

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano speaks with Candida Louis, an adventure tourer, motorcycle guide, and the first Indian woman to ride solo across all 25 states of India and from India to Australia. Louis shares how she transitioned from finance to professional riding, leading 57 tours. She discusses completing a 32,000-kilometer solo journey across India and how social media is shifting perceptions of female riders. She also details her eight-month expedition from India to Australia supporting the Change a World Foundation in honor of Alastair Farlin. Finally, Louis offers advice for traveling in India, addresses media misconceptions, updates listeners on her knee injury recovery, and previews upcoming tours in Mongolia, Japan, South India, and the Americas. 

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Overland Journal Podcast Episode #326

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Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady discusses the core principles of overlanding navigation with Chris Cordes, highlighting primary, secondary, contingency, and emergency backups. They compare three main app categories: turn-by-turn tools like Google Maps, reference/layer apps like iOverlander and Tracks4Africa, and hybrid discipline-specific platforms such as onX and Gaia. While Google excels at everyday routing and real-time traffic, onX offers specialized backcountry features, including land ownership layers, trail data, weather updates, offline mapping, and off-road turn-by-turn routing. The pair emphasize thorough pre-planning, downloading maps for offline use, re-evaluating routes after navigation mistakes, and carrying redundant devices alongside paper maps. Finally, they explore responsible land stewardship, onX’s trail-verification process, global expansion, AI planning tools, and the Overwatch Rescue evacuation add-on.

Overland Journal Podcast Episode #325

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Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady speaks with Christoff and Vanessa Ailert of Get Out Go! about overlanding across Southern Africa and the US. They compare community culture, gear needs, and why items like rooftop tents or extra fuel are less essential in North America. Sharing insights from full-time vehicle travel, they emphasize weight management, efficient camp setups, and discuss their 79 Series Land Cruiser with an Alu-Cab camper. Highlights include navigating African corrugations, intense moments on Sani Pass, and a police encounter in Mozambique. Recommending Botswana and "Cry of the Kalahari," they share how their mission helps inspire outdoor adventure while supporting travel logistics in Africa.

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Overland Journal Podcast Episode #324

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Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady chats with Amanda and Patrick from Rugged Destinations. They share highlights from pre-running the Back 400 and skills course at XOverland Ranch in their newly built Mitsubishi Canter JDM firetruck, their passion for JDM imports, and what inspired their outdoor travel. The couple discusses transitioning from traditional careers—Patrick as a mechanic and Amanda as an IP paralegal—into full-time creators. They detail pivotal journeys to Prudhoe Bay and Baja, as well as the realities of overlanding as a family, including homeschooling, communication, and safety. Finally, they reflect on supporting veteran organizations, sponsoring the Northwest Overland Rally, and their upcoming plans to drive through South America.

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Overland Journal Podcast Episode #323

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