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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 Ashley Giordano welcomes Rashad Frazier, co-founder of Camp Yoshi, camp chef, and author of Cook Out: Recipes and Tips for the Great Outdoors. In this episode, Rashad shares camp cooking hacks for overlanders, as well as... more

Overland Journal podcast host Scott Brady talks with Jason Speck of Mountain State Overland at historic Camp Cheat in West Virginia about his outdoors origins in scouting, preparedness, and the importance of training with gear before it’s needed. The... more

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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes John Blashford-Snell, a British explorer, author, and former army officer known for leading pioneering scientific expeditions to some of the most remote regions on Earth. Born in 1936, he served ... more

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Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson explore the importance of being present during travel and the value of family adventures, anchored by Anderson's mantra to "never, ever give up." Anderson outlined his ambitious p... more

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Recent Guests

John Blashford-Snell
Colonel, explorer, founder of the Scientific Explorers Society
Scientific Explorers Society (SES)
Episode: Story Time with John Blashford-Snell: The 1971-72 Darién Gap Expedition
Cyrus Scooter Anderson
Longtime traveler and adventurer featured on the episode
Independent traveler / outdoor adventurer
Episode: Adventures with Cyrus "Scooter" Anderson: Seven Summits and Beyond
Dawn Elsbree
American overlander featured on the grand world tour
The Rogue Wanderers (blog)
Episode: The Rogue Wanderers on 100 Countries in a Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper
Andy Elsbree
American overlander featured on the grand world tour
The Rogue Wanderers (blog)
Episode: The Rogue Wanderers on 100 Countries in a Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper
Jim Oostdyk
Founder, chairman, president of Ok4Wd
Ok4Wd
Episode: Jim Oostdyk on the Adventure of Business, Family, and History
Eva zu Beck
National Geographic host and director, writer, adventurer
National Geographic
Episode: Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
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
The Trailing Ivy
Episode: Paula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck

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 461 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 States3 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

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    2
    Dude with a dog and jeep
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Info

    I always learn something from this show and the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    endangeredgnome
    United States8 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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Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
Q: What did Eva learn about planning and local networks while overlanding?
She emphasizes flexibility, maintaining contact with locals, and using trusted guides and WhatsApp networks as essential tools to stay safe and adapt plans when breakdowns or detours occur.
Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
Q: How did the trip differ from her previous Mauritania experience on the Orange Train?
This time she traveled by vehicle, which opened access to new places, remote oases, and routes not marked on maps, highlighting how overlanding changes the scale and intimacy of travel.
Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
Q: What was the vision for the trip and how did it shape the route?
Eva explains she wanted a solo, off-grid Sahara experience with her dog, prioritizing dirt roads and remote wilderness over the familiarity of tarmac, which led her to explore Mauritania deeply and rely on local knowledge to navigate challenges.
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.

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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. John Blashford-Snell
2. Cyrus Scooter Anderson
3. Dawn Elsbree
4. Andy Elsbree
5. Jim Oostdyk
6. Eva zu Beck
7. Lilli Mixich
8. Paula Dear

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