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The Overland Journal Podcast

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The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

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Latest Episodes

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jeremy “Thor” Bergh of Alu-Cab about building his South African export-driven business and supporting over 600 employees. Bergh shares a deeply personal account of his health journey, beginning wit... more

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Recorded live at Overland Expo Flagstaff, host Scott Brady and Overland Collective marketing director Jake Perucca discuss the Overland Journal Podcast’s origins, emphasizing travel storytelling, editorial integrity, and audience engagement. They add... more

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Michael Yang, a Korean American author, entrepreneur, investor, and adventure motorcycle traveler, to discuss his experiences riding over 40,000 miles from California to Alaska’s Arctic Ocean, ac... more

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This episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott interviews overlander Kym Bolton about his decades of global travel in a Mitsubishi Fuso camper, covering over 500,000 km across regions including Russia, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Yang
Korean American author, entrepreneur, investor, adventure motorcycle traveler, Taekwondo black belt
Author of Coming Alive on the Ride
Episode: Adventure Motorcycle Traveler Michael Yang on 40,000 Miles and a Mid-Life Reinvention
Kym Bolton
Invited guest, overlanding veteran and founder of Australian Adventure Vehicles
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Episode: Journey Beyond Borders: Kym Bolton's Overlanding Adventures
Tom Pickford
Owner of Pollyanna, Barbara Toy vehicle expert
Pollyanna owner, Land Rover enthusiast
Episode: Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Amy Johnson
Land Rover enthusiast and sister of Tom Pickford
Land Rover community member
Episode: Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Greg Fitzgerald
Barbara Toy scholar and Overland writer
Barabara Toy scholarship, Overland Journal contributor
Episode: Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Bill Cooper
Land Rover/restoration expert, Pollyanna keeper
Family connection to Pollyanna; shop owner
Episode: Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Laura Stacey
Crew member and Pollyanna participant
Barbara Toy Tribute Run organizer
Episode: Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Dave Harriton
Likely a principal or lead figure at AeV (AEV)
AEV (All Extreme Vehicles)
Episode: Dave Harriton | AEV FXL Super Duty Deep Dive
Ashley Kay
Traveler and photographer featured as guest on the episode
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Episode: Six Years of Solo Adventure Travel with @hifromashley

Hosts

Scott Brady
Host with a long-running voice in exploration journalism and adventure storytelling; connected to Overland Journal Magazine and expeditionportal.com
Ashley Giordano
Host with deep ties to overlanding media and community-building, contributing gear discussions and guest coordination
Matt Scott
Co-host focused on technical, gear, and expedition storytelling aspects

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 465 ratings
  • Experts and Legends from the Field

    I’ve been an OJ subscriber for a long time and have found the podcast to be an excellent companion to the journal. I began listening the week the podcast was released and have listened to every episode, many more than once. Every episode has something to be learned or reminded of. Unsurprisingly, field recordings sometimes sound different from studio recordings, but the quality of the content in those particular episodes more than compensates for any reduction in audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gdgraham
    United States21 days ago
  • Love the content, and suggest the audio editing be considered

    Great show! Suggestion: The editing frequently sounds like it has been awkwardly clipped together (maybe A.I. ?) … something for the producers to consider.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Tuni
    United States4 months ago
  • It’s all about Matt.

    I really like the podcast and Scott or Ashley are great hosts but I’m done listening to Matt. He is quite knowledgeable and experienced but he won’t shut up and let his guests talk. He constantly interrupts and talks over them. Not a good interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Al Cox, FAIA
    United States8 months ago
  • Great content, lousy audio

    I’ve been listening to the OJ podcast for many years (and been a subscriber longer). I really enjoy the wide selection of content and the very knowledgeable and experienced guests. Unfortunately the audio capture makes many episodes nearly impossible to hear, either from bad call-in connections that break down or from not consistently speaking into the microphone causing audio volume to go from unintelligible to speaker blowing highs. I hope they can fix these issues because this podcast is g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dude with a dog and jeep
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Info

    I always learn something from this show and the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    endangeredgnome
    United States9 months ago

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Celebrating 300 Episodes: A Q&A with Scott Brady
Q: What are the plans for the podcast's format or future storytelling ideas?
We're exploring a storytelling version of the podcast, potentially quarterly, where crazy adventure stories from hosts or guests are told in a spoken‑word format to bring Overland Journal stories to life beyond the written pages.
Celebrating 300 Episodes: A Q&A with Scott Brady
Q: How do you ensure the show remains independent and not overly influenced by advertisers?
We never accept remuneration from guests for appearing on the podcast, and even when brands are discussed, the conversations focus on technicalities and travel stories rather than pushing products; we prioritize personal conviction and community benefit over sponsorships.
Celebrating 300 Episodes: A Q&A with Scott Brady
Q: What inspired you to start the podcast and keep it going through nearly 300 episodes?
I have always enjoyed podcasts and felt a healthy business case when we realized we could deliver content directly to our audience without being beholden to a single platform, while also enabling us to interview incredibly diverse travelers and tell their stories with editorial integrity.
Adventure Motorcycle Traveler Michael Yang on 40,000 Miles and a Mid-Life Reinvention
Q: What is your philosophy on getting started with adventure travel later in life?
Embrace curiosity, identify activities from childhood that excited you, start small, and gradually push into bigger adventures while managing fear through planning and support.
Journey Beyond Borders: Kym Bolton's Overlanding Adventures
Q: What was the competition series that you started in and then ended up doing the Rainforest Challenge?
Bolton describes starting with local four-wheel-drive competitions, joining the Outback Challenge in 1999 and competing for a decade, then expanding into Malaysia Rainforest Challenge and New Zealand Winch Challenges, where strategy and weight management were key to success.

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A coverage of vehicle-based travel, adventure travel, and the broader overlanding scene, with a focus on practical gear, expedition storytelling, and real-world journeys. Episodes pair long-form conversations with hands-on how-tos, featuring engineers, photographers, and entrepreneurs who push into remote regions, cross continents, and explore new ways to travel sustainably and responsibly. Notable strengths include a diverse guest roster spanning sailing, motorcycle overlanding, and family-based journeys, plus thoughtful discussions on planning, risk, and community-building in the overlanding world. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable gear guidance, travel philosophy, and firsthand narratives from across the globe. The format often ce... more

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Recent guests on The Overland Journal Podcast include:

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2. Kym Bolton
3. Tom Pickford
4. Amy Johnson
5. Greg Fitzgerald
6. Bill Cooper
7. Laura Stacey
8. Dave Harriton

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