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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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The Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes American overlanders Dawn and Andy Elsbree, the Rogue Wanderers, to dive into their 2019 Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper build, why they chose it as their global overland platform, and ho... more

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jim Oostdyk, founder and president of OK4WD, discussing his nearly 47 years in the four-wheel-drive industry. Jim shares the origins of OK4WD, which began in 1979 after he rebuilt his rolled Jeep, ... more

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes adventurer, storyteller, author, and National Geographic Host and Director Eva zu Beck to discuss Eva’s recent overland trip to Morocco and Mauritania in her Land Rover Defender 110. In this epis... more

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The Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Clay Croft discuss XOVERLAND’s 40,000-kilometer Africa crossing, recorded with just 300 kilometers remaining to Cape Agulhas. They navigate West Africa’s uncertainties—coups, elections, and border hur... more

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Recent Guests

Lilli Mixich
Long-term overlander with Africa-focused journeys since the 1980s
Independent traveler, Africa expeditioner
Episode: Lilli Mixich Reflects on Nearly Five Decades of Overland Travel
Paula Dear
Guest on The Overland Journal Podcast
The Trailing Ivy
Episode: Paula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck
Jeremy Dear
Guest on The Overland Journal Podcast
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Episode: Paula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck
Graeme Esarey
Adventurer, entrepreneur, and sailor who crossed the Northwest Passage; founder of IGNIC
IGNIC / Dog Bark expedition sailing
Episode: Graeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing
Tim Notier
Adventure motorcyclist and co-host of 2Up and Overloaded
2Up and Overloaded
Episode: 2Up and Overloaded on What You Need to Know about Motorcycle Travel in Southeast Asia
Marisa Notier
Adventure motorcyclist and co-host of 2Up and Overloaded
2Up and Overloaded
Episode: 2Up and Overloaded on What You Need to Know about Motorcycle Travel in Southeast Asia
John Ballsdon
World Record holder, photographer for Always Look Twice
Always Look Twice
Episode: John Balsdon on World Records and Crossing Africa
Juvena Huang
Overland traveler and founder of The Wandering Wasp tours in India
The Wandering Wasp
Episode: 44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime
Henriette Thiim
Danish motorcycle adventure rider
For the Love of Wheels (Instagram handle) / personal brand
Episode: Adventure Motorcycle Rider Henriette Thiim on Lessons Learned from 200,000 Kilometers of International Travel

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 457 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States6 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 States7 months ago
  • Great Info

    I always learn something from this show and the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    endangeredgnome
    United States7 months ago
  • After all these years.

    You guys have been doing these podcasts for years and still have not figured out audio. Put in some earbuds and listen to your shows. One person you can barely hear while you can hear every grunt or sigh Scott makes. It makes it very hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BBsound
    United Statesa year ago

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Lilli Mixich Reflects on Nearly Five Decades of Overland Travel
Q: What was your earliest memory of starting to travel independently, and how did you build confidence?
She explains that she had not driven solo until age 55, initially living a nomadic life with partners; after separating and moving from a mobile home in Europe to a four-by-four in Africa, she learned to take responsibility for the car and her life, gradually gaining confidence over four years.
Lilli Mixich Reflects on Nearly Five Decades of Overland Travel
Q: How have you outfitted your Land Cruiser to suit your lifestyle?
She describes starting with simple plastic boxes as storage, a wooden bed platform, extra fuel and water containers, and later adding a higher roof to stand upright, plus organized compartments for clothes, making life on the road more comfortable without a rooftop tent.
44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime
Q: What inspired your foray into guided tours in India after your travels?
The many transformative experiences in Ladakh and the realization that many people hold back due to conditioning inspired me to create tours to help others push their own boundaries and experience the region's beauty with proper support.
44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime
Q: How did you handle challenging conditions or repairs while on the road?
I began taking more ownership of the repairs, learning the bike's sounds and behaviors, and staying with mechanics to ensure they understood my bike's specifics; this empowered me to communicate effectively and manage issues on the road.
44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter: Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime
Q: Why did you choose a scooter for such a long journey?
I chose a Vespa because I am petite and needed a bike I could manage by myself; the two-stroke engine is simple, widely repairable, and I could carry what mattered most in the luggage racks, while avoiding depending on continental parts.

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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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1. Lilli Mixich
2. Paula Dear
3. Jeremy Dear
4. Graeme Esarey
5. Tim Notier
6. Marisa Notier
7. John Ballsdon
8. Juvena Huang

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