The Overland Journal Podcast Scott Brady and Matt Scott

Matt Scott and Scott Brady share their experiences from 2022, including project wrapups, new vehicles, the state of new overland models and EVs, and significant changes in the overland industry. They also chat about their favorite kit and some of their travel and vehicle plans for 2023. Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

Overland Expo scholarship award winner Alicia (@liberatingleash) shares her experience of taking her job and life to the road for long-term remote work and travel. Her story is an inspirational account of how she pursued her dreams and left with a stock 4Runner to cross the United States.

Matt Scott interviews Scott Brady on his first drive of the (prototype) Grenadier Trialmaster SUV from Ineos. The Grenadier represents a significant offering to the overland market, being the first build on purpose SUV for overlanding in several years (since the 200 TLC left the market). The Grenadier combines classic styling with body on frame construction, 5-link suspension, solid axles, and three differential locks. The Grenadier strikes the balance of capacity (payload at 1,900 pounds), capability, durability, and overall suitability for travel.

Austrian overlanders Leander, Maria, and Lennox completed the Silk Road to Vladivostok, Korea, Japan, Borneo, Indonesia, Australia, and the USA in their 1977 Mercedes Benz truck. In this podcast from the field, senior editor Ashley Giordano learns more about the challenges of overlanding in an older vehicle, the joys of spotting a kraken in the ocean, and why Canada has been so difficult for this family of three.

Dave and Tina Payne on growing up in Africa, directing horror films, and choosing to say yes to exploring the world with your family.

Stefano Melgrati is an infectiously joyful traveler, with a broad smile and love for seeing the globe and meeting its peoples. Stefano traveled on $28 per day, crossing Europe, Africa, and the Americas.