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Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

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Adventure Rider Radio is the original adventure motorcycle podcast, established in 2014 and now the world’s longest-running show dedicated to adventure motorcycling. It features in-depth conversations, real-world stories, and expert insight from the people who ride, explore, and shape the adventure motorcycling world. Hosted by Jim Martin and released weekly, the show brings you experienced riders... more

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Latest Episodes

Woodrow "Pack" Landfair had an idea about how he wanted to live. So he bought a motorcycle, got his licence, and set out across America to experience different lives. But how much can you really know about a life until you try living it?

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Learn why choosing adventure motorcycle tires based on other riders' recommendations doesn't always work, and what you should be doing instead. Chris Birch helps us understand how tread patterns, rubber compounds and tire construction affect performa... more

What started as an 18-month motorcycle adventure has turned into four years on the road for Jess and Greg Stone, travelling with their dog while running their business along the way. From the Arctic Ocean to the southern tip of South America, they've... more

Six years after Southward Chronicles, Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West are setting out again—this time heading south through Africa by motorcycle. Despite years of travel experience, they begin feeling unprepared, underfunded and more apprehensive than e... more

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Woodrow "Pack" Landfair
Storyteller and owner of El Porto Surf Shop and Players Liquor
El Porto Surf Shop
Episode: Searching for Different Lives by Motorcycle — Woodrow "Pack" Landfair
Chris Birch
Tire expert and trainer on off-road adventure riding
Say No to Slow / training
Episode: Choosing ADV Tires by Recommendation Doesn't Work: Here's What Does – Chris Birch
Greg Stone
Co-founder of Roughly; husband to Jess; rider
Roughly
Episode: Just Simply Riding Around the World — Jess and Greg Stone
Jess Stone
Co-founder of Roughly; designer/entrepreneur behind K9 Moto Cockpit
Roughly
Episode: Just Simply Riding Around the World — Jess and Greg Stone
Jeremy Kroeker
Rider, author, and adventurer
Independent
Episode: Backroads of Africa: Feeling Unprepared
Elle West
Rider, co-traveler, and partner in adventure travel
Independent
Episode: Backroads of Africa: Feeling Unprepared
Clinton Smout
Riding instructor, Smart Performance Centre
Smart Performance Centre
Episode: RIDER SKILLS – Maximum Braking: ABS On or Off Isn’t the Whole Story
Matt van Hilst
Rider who experienced the crash on the day trip
Canberra, Australia
Episode: DEEP TROUBLE: Two Kangaroos, Twenty Minutes From Home
Heather Lea
Motorcyclist, writer, and explorer who rode around the world
Self / Riding Full Circle (book)
Episode: One Chance to Say Yes: Where a Motorcycle Can Take You

Host

Jim Martin
Host of Adventure Rider Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Best ADV radio

    Best weekly ADV podcast hands down

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @AdventureMotoADV
    Canada3 months ago
  • Ian Coates is my hero

    Just going through the back catalogue and I’m addicted to Ian Coates. What a legend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheetsiie
    Australia7 months ago
  • A great informational and entertaining podcast

    I've been listening to this podcast since 2020 and I've always found it to be very informative and at the same time it's entertainment too. Jim does a fantastic job at mixing uo the topics and brings in the right guests - from whom I've learned something almost every time. Thank you Jim and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RBajwala
    India8 months ago
  • Must listen for moto riders

    Long time listener for both this and RAW. Highly recommend it for those who love riding motorcycle and exploring the world!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    805MotoRider
    United States8 months ago
  • Love It!

    Been listening for over a year now after switching from street riding to adventure riding. Great interviews, instruction, and topics discussed. I tend to have a short attention span for podcasts but this is one of three that I actually subscribe to and financially support. I highly recommend AAR and ARR Raw podcasts; support them to keep them going. Extra proud it is a Canadian podcast!🇨🇦

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctob B
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise balance of instructional content and entertaining storytelling.
Shows breadth—from training to gear and safety—without losing the core adventure focus.
Engaging host with easy interview flow and strong guest selection.
Guests are well-chosen, ranging from trainers to long-distance travelers.
High production quality and consistently useful riding and travel insights.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#156
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#11
Canada/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#39
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#99
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#14
Australia/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Searching for Different Lives by Motorcycle — Woodrow "Pack" Landfair
Q: What was the plan in your head at that time? When you're riding away, what was your plan? What were you doing?
He planned to explore unfamiliar states, sleep outside, talk with people, and find work when his money ran low, while treating the journey partly as research for a novel.
Searching for Different Lives by Motorcycle — Woodrow "Pack" Landfair
Q: Why Woody Guthrie?
Landfair encountered Guthrie while considering a defining motorcycle trip and saw him as a guiding light for traveling, meeting people, and experiencing unfamiliar lives.
Just Simply Riding Around the World — Jess and Greg Stone
Q: What are the biggest risks or challenges you've faced and how do you handle them?
They discuss robberies near airports, border-crossing bureaucracy, and the need to stay flexible; they emphasize training, preparation, and choosing to pay small bribes or use locals to expedite processes when necessary.
Just Simply Riding Around the World — Jess and Greg Stone
Q: The riding around the world that you guys are sort of in the middle of—can you tell the story of how that trip actually came about?
Jess and Greg describe how the idea started as a simple plan to promote their Roughly gear and dog cockpit by riding around the world, which evolved into a much larger mission to run their business from the road while funding a meaningful cause.
Deep Trouble – Motorcycle Traveller Abducted in Mexico
Q: How did the SOS button influence the outcome of your situation?
Activating the SOS beacon connected my daughter and emergency networks, provided a lifeline, and contributed to eventual police involvement and rescue, though the attackers tried to maintain control for a while longer.

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This show consistently blends long-form travel narratives with practical riding and gear guidance, centered on adventure motorcycling, remote travel, and rider skill development. Episodes frequently feature seasoned riders, instructors, and travel storytellers who share behind-the-scenes looks at training, gear choices, and real-world mishaps on the road. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on safety, preparation, and lifelong learning, along with engaging personal journeys that span continents, different riding styles, and gear philosophies. A steady roster of expert guests, practical how-tos, and deep-dive storytelling offers listeners actionable tips for planning trips, selecting equipment, and improving riding fundamentals, all ... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Woodrow "Pack" Landfair
2. Chris Birch
3. Greg Stone
4. Jess Stone
5. Jeremy Kroeker
6. Elle West
7. Clinton Smout
8. Matt van Hilst

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