The 4x4 Podcast

    Episode 49 In Episode 49 we interviewed Matt from Blue Ridge Overland Gear. We discussed the many Jeeps he has owned as well as his current Hemi powered Commander. We discussed the importance of organization in your trail or overland rig and some of the products Blue Ridge Overland offers to help keep … Continue reading »

This week on the podcast we talk with Amy Lerner from Team Learner Reina about her upcoming trip to Australia to compete in the Australasia Safari.  Amy and her sister have previously competed in the Rally Achia de Gazelles in Morocco and have now moved on to this new challenge.  Its exciting to talk with … Continue reading »

In episode 47 of the podcast, we feature an interview with David Boyd and we talk about the National Xterra Meet or NXM.  The Nissan Xterra is an often overlooked offroading platform but maybe it shouldn’t be overlooked.  The Nissan Xterra has been through a few revisions since its introduction in 2000 but it remains a viable … Continue reading »

  I recently had the opportunity to be a guest host on the Autoblog podcast and it was a great time!  The Autoblog will occasionally have articles about offroad vehicles but it is mainly about road-going cars. As an automotive enthusiast, I have enjoyed following the articles found on Autoblog for the last five years. … Continue reading »

On episode 46 we feature an interview with Wes Craiglow, the founder of Central Overland.  Central Overland was started mostly by accident.  Wes had the desire to go check out some of thousands of miles of trails in his Arkansas regional area.  He put it out there on Expedition Portal that he was going to … Continue reading »

The 2013 Vermont Overland Trophy is now in the record books.  Just to reiterate what the Vermont Overland Trophy is, here is the description from Peter Vollers, the event organizer: VOT participants will challenge both themselves and their overlanding rigs to four days of punishing vehicle-dependant overlanding designed to challenge the participants’ vehicle capabilities, navigational … Continue reading »

Scott Markley, or ScottyMarks as he’s known on Twitter, is going to be running a 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser in the Vermont Overland Trophy.  The 80 series is a very popular overlanding platform due to its reliability, stoutness, power and interior capacity.  Scott’s particular 80 has been in the family and on the trails … Continue reading »

Episode 43 introduces us to Rick, also known as ranewman on Expedition Portal.  Rick is one of the competitors in the Vermont Overland Trophy Challenge and will be driving an 1986 Land Rover Defender 110.  Rick has had his Land Rover Defender 110 for less than a year and promptly replaced the diesel motor but … Continue reading »

On episode 42, we bring you another pre-Vermont Overland Trophy Challenge interview and this time its with Joe Safford.  Joe was recommended for the interview by his brother, Jim or JimS as he’s known on Expedition Portal.  They are going to be competing as a family with both Jim and Joe pulling driving duties of … Continue reading »

Frank, or FKreider as he’s known on Expedition Portal, will be running a very unique Jeep Wrangler YJ during the Vermont Overland Trophy Challenge.  Frank’s YJ had heart transplant and now lives with a Mercedes-Benz diesel motor under the hood.  He’s also going to be pulling a trailer built to provide the much needed cargo … Continue reading »

On the previous podcast, Dan talked with Peter Vollers about the Vermont Overland Trophy Challenge.  On today’s show, we introduce one of the competitors.  Steve, or Lono as he’s known on Expedition Portal, is going to be driving a well-built Land Rover on a team of two Rovers. Steve’s family has experienced significant hardship and … Continue reading »

On episode 39, Dan talks with Peter Vollers of Vermont Overland.  Peter describes Vermont Overland as where your passion for adventure travel meets the Green Mountain State’s love for enveloping you in lush beauty, crisp air, incredible food, drink and products and thrilling backcountry travel on a vast network of ancient roads rich with history and … Continue reading »

In episode 38 I chat with one of the long time listeners  of the show and let you get to know this fellow member of the audience.  Craig Picinich has just recently called in some feedback, which we played on an episode.  You’re probably just like Craig and have had those moments where you’re waiting … Continue reading »

Click play to listen or grab the direct download. On May 20th, 2013, a massively destructive EF5 tornado, with winds of an estimated 210 mph, blew through Moore, Oklahoma which is a suburb of Oklahoma City.  In less than an hour, the tornado completely destroyed a path over a mile wide and 17 miles long. … Continue reading »

Happy Independence Day, America!   In my mind, Independence is synonymous with freedom and freedom is part of what makes offroading so appealing.  So in addition to taking a moment to think back on what the independence of the United States has cost, also consider what freedom means to you in regards to offroad exploration … Continue reading »

In episode 35, we talk with Gianni, who started Set Them Free Offroad with his wife to help raise awareness and support efforts to end human trafficking.  This is a subject that is relevant .  to all parts of the world because human trafficking is a world-wide problem and raising your awareness is one of … Continue reading »

    In episode 34, we feature an interview with Matt from Camp4Lo.com.  Camp4Lo.com is introducing a new tour service of Baja Mexico.  Their tour service is unique in that its a self-drive bring your own vehicle tour.  They have a pair of Ford Broncos to help lead you a long.  In addition to providing … Continue reading »

On episode 33, we bring you an interview with Dave Druck from Trasharoo and Adventure Duo.  We also discuss a few news articles including:  Land Rover producing a special 65th anniversary edition, the US Federal government’s war on LR Defender imports, how you can help Brad and Sheena from the Drive Nacho Drive blog drive … Continue reading »

  To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! Direct Download On episode 32 of your favorite offroading podcast, we bring you coverage on the Go Topless Day New Hampshire Jeep event at Backwoods Farm in Rumney, NH. Go Topless Day was originally organized by All Things … Continue reading »

  To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! Direct Download On the 31st episode of The 4×4 Podcast, we talk all about the New York International Auto Show.  I have previously posted about my thoughts and feelings about the Dodge and Toyota booths, as well as … Continue reading »