The Overland Podcast
Episodes
S9E1 - We are BACK!
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a while since we have graced the microphones with our presence. We decided to take some time for ourselves and just live life without the ...
S8E25 - Changing Setups
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got your setup the way you want it, or are you constantly taking a looking and contemplating a change in how you do what you do? We take a lo...
S8E24 - The Ultralite Edge with Ultralite Sacks
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke from UltraliteSacks (www.ultralitesacks.com) stops by my home to visit with me about new and exciting materials that are available for gearmakers...
S8E23 - Calendar Year Triple Crown with Brandon "Horsepower" Weis
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon "Horsepower" Weis is an American long-distance hiker known for completing the "Calendar Year Triple Crown" in 2021, which...
S8E22 - Road Trippin and Randomness
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Joey come back after a long summer break to talk about summer excursions and tips for Over Land Travel, packing, great places to see and go a...
S8E21 - LIVE with Natural State Overland
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys from Natural State Overland come on LIVE and visit with Joey and Tony about the events coming up this fall in 2025 and spring of 2026. You ca...
S8E20 - Overland of America 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie and Kris from Overland of America (www.overlandofamerica.com) come on and talk about the even they started in 2024 and what is coming up in the...
S8E19 - The Man Behind the Mission of Hilltop Packs - Ben McMillen
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being pulled in a ton of different directions and still able to maintain sanity, focus, all the while smiling and making your family a priorty? Is tha...
Buckskin Gulch - Travel Series
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the truly classic hiking trails in the United States, let alone the world, Buckskin Gulch swerves through a subterranean paradise for the sense...
S8E18 - The Buddha and the Bee with Best Selling Author Cory Mortensen
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing an unconventional path, his journey began with dropping out of college to immerse himself with a job on Wake Island, gaining valuable experie...
S8E17 - Catching Up and Solving the World's Problems
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been over 5 months since Joey and Tony sat down one on one to talk about all that has gone on this year and what they have been doing. All the ...
S8E16 - Losing Sight, Gaining Vision with Tim Mason
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Mason (out of Arkansas) lost his right eye in High School. But that hasn't kept him from pursuing his goals and dreams in life. He has backpac...
S8E15 - Staying Out Longer with Mothy Offroad
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mothy Off-Road comes on and talks about how solar can help you stay out longer while Overlanding and getting outdoors. His creative ways of implementi...
S8E14 - Overland after Retirement with Semper Gumbie
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently retired police officer Semper Gumbie comes on the podcast to talk about retirement, full-time travel, overlanding and just life in general as...
S8E13 - Traveling with Pets featuring Matthew Marchal
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Marchal is a former employee of the National Parks and has served time in Antarctica. He also is a High School Shop teacher that helps student...
Generational Flooding - Weekly Jumpstart
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These past few weeks in the south have been devastating for some. Did you get out or stay home? Did you venture out into the wetness or stay home to l...
S8E12 - Overlanding in a Full Size Rig with Jonny Newton
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you Overland in a full sized rig (such as a Toyota Tundra), there are certain things you have to think about. Weight. Fuel Mileage. Height. Cl...
Here Comes the Rain - Weekly Jumpstart
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are planning to go camping with friends this weekend but there is a deluge (like 12 inches of rain expected between now and then) coming. Does that...
TRAVEL SERIES - A Completely Different Kind of Adventure
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not my thing…but my wife has always loved this. I have went out on a limb and decided to gift this to her. I’m biting the bullet and hoping...
S8E11 - Whiskey, Dogs, and the Great Outdoors
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck from Whiskey Dog Outdoors (on YouTube and @whiskey_dog_outdoors on IG) comes on to talk about his tactical and medical training, truck camping, ...
Jasper Jeep Jam - Weekly Jumpstart
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just returned from Jasper Jeep Jam and Overlanding Rally in AR. What a great time meeting up with old friends and making new ones!For more visit ww...
The Travel High - Weekly Connection
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get that itch to just get away from it all? Do you ever just want to find a place and go! We do! All the time with such a long bucket list...
S8E10 - Ultralight Backpacking with Mateo from Zpacks
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mateo Favero, head of Marketing with Zpacks, comes on the podcast and talks about Ultralight Backpacking, working in the industry and lets me dig into...
TRAVEL SERIES - Acadia National Park
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel Series on Acadia NP. A conversation between my wife and I when we were at the Park. We had such a great time there, but there are things you sh...
Trail Snacks - Weekly Jumpstart
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My wife Gia and I love our snacks. Well, she does especially! What do we love? What works? What are our go to for snacks on the trails and why? Le...
S8E9 - Overlanding the Darien Gap with Patty Upton
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Patty (www.outbackofbeyond.com) and her husband Loren made their way across the Darien Gap, down through South America, over to Africa and then u...
Prepping for an Extended Adventure - Weekly Connection
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prep for your extended adventures? Do you start a day or week ahead of time or do you throw everything in your rig last minute? Don’t hav...
S8E8 - Hammer and Forge with Pruitt Knives of Valor
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Pruitt, knifemaker with Pruitt Knives of Valor, comes on the show to talk about quality knife making and the blood, sweat, and tears that go i...
TRAVEL Series - Albuquerque NM TOP 10
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My wife and I sit down and discuss our time in Albuquerque, NM. Where did we go and what did we do? What do we recommend as far as outdoor activities ...
Budgets?! No fun! Your Weekly Connection
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Budgets … are they necessary? I have a long list of items I want and/need (need is relative and very different between the opinions of my wife and ...
S8E7 - Naked and Afraid with The Dosukinuta
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick French, a multiple participant on Discover Channel's Naked and Afraid, an expert in survival, backpacker holding 11 crowns, 23 different thru ...
Buffalo National River - Weekly Jumpstart
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sub-series from my wife and I about Travel. Adventure. and Life. Where we have been and what we have been through. I am sure that others can glean o...
GEAR REVIEW - UltraliteSacks Zippered Cube Ditty Bags
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Weekly Connection this week consists of my experience with the UltraliteSacks Zippered Cube Ditty Bags out on the trails backpacking and Overland...
S8E6 - Jasper Jeep Jam and Overlanding Rally 2025
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cajun Kye and Lisa Duet from Jasper Jeep Jam and Overlanding Rally join Joey and Tony LIVE on the podcast. What has changed from the event last year a...
Fair Weather Overlanders - Weekly Jumpstart
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a ton of money to be able to get outdoors. But a lot of that money is spent to protect us from the elements when we are outdoors. Some people...
S8E5 - Multiple Rigs and More with Independence Overland
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler with Independence Overland (Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) comes on LIVE with Joey and visits about Overlanding in the FJ and now building out...
What is Happening to the Overlanding World? Weekly Jumpstart
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes our batteries are low and we need something to think about. What do you think is the condition of the Overlanding World compared to the past...
S8E4 - Overlanding Trailers with Coddiwomple Overland
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and Deb from Coddiwomple Overland join Joey LIVE on a live recording of the podcast sharing about going full time, pulling a trailer, HEMI Jeep S...
How Do You Travel? Your Weekly Jumpstart
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do to pass the time when you travel? It is approaching the traveling season for 2025. Do things to make the most of your time while you ar...
S8E3 - Responsible Stewardship with Benny Braden Jr.
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benny Braden, former FKT holder for the GSM900, and founder of Responsible Stewardship (which in just over 2 years helped organized the cleanup of ove...
S8E2 - Survival and Bushcrafting with Angry Owl Outdoors
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we just need to do the hard things to learn more about life and more about ourselves. Edgar from Angry Owl Outdoors comes on from Idaho and ...
Decisions - Your Weekly Jumpstart
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The snow hits and we had a a decision to make. Do we hunker down and stay home? Or do we chance it getting out in it. Taking a risk? Find more at ww...
New Years Resolutions - Your Weekly Connection
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are snowed in here in Arkansas but the snow is melting. This time at home has had me thinking...what do I want to accomplish here in 2025? Where do...
S8E1 - Welcome 2025! Happy New Year!
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony return from Vacations and Staycations to visit with each other and listeners about 2024 and what is coming up in 2025. Many new and inte...
Here’s to a New Year in 2025!
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2024 was amazing but I can’t wait until we see what happens in 2025! We have amazing podcast guests coming on, trips planned and events galore! Ge...
S7E38 - Living the Van Life with Slow Roamers
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Meg from @slowroamers (www.slowroamers.com) join Joey and Tony to talk about their full time life on the road (now on the Pan American Highwa...
Rainstorms and Shelters - Weekly Jumpstart
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This past weekend we had our first men’s Winter Backpacking trip on the Ouachita Trail. It had some challenges but the connections we made during th...
Connecting with Family and Friends - Your Weekly Connection
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays are for connecting with family and friends. We are separated by miles and time. Take time to reach out and connect somehow with that fami...
S7E37 - Thru Hiking with Glacial Gear
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane with Glacial Gear (www.glacialgear.com) comes on and talks about trails, hiking and making yourself more comfortable, warm and dry on the trails...
New Mexico and Thanksgiving! Your weekly Jumpstart
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wife and I spent Thanksgiving in Albuquerque NM and had a fantastic time! So much to do with amazing food! We have so much to be Thankful for! ...
S7E36 - Making Fire with BlackBeard Fire
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KJ from Blackbeard Fire Starters joins Joey and Tony talking about how much easier and safer it is these days to start fires with www.blackbeardfire.c...
S7E35 - Eating Well on the Trail with Mamoo's Camp Kitchen
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freeze Dried Food does not have to be bland, does not have to be bad and does not have to be less than great. Paul from Mamoo's Camp Kitchen comes on ...
Game Changers! Your weekly Jumpstart!
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many things these days are “game changers”. Such an over used and misused phrase that I have really come to HATE. Haha. But there are several...
Hunting Deer and Chicharrones…Your Weekly Connection
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a short week at work and it’s been great! Took Monday off to deer hunt and next week is the week before a 9 day hiatus for a trip to ABQ!It’...
S7E34 - Getting Organized with Ultralite Sacks
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke from www.ultralitesacks.com comes on and talks about van life, living in a tiny house and getting organized while traveling, overlanding and back...
Hunting and Travel…you weekly Jumpstart!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just returned from hunting with my dad. Didn’t do any good hunting but the time away, time spent in the outdoors and time spent with dad were pricel...
How to Tie Your Shoes - Your Weekly Connection
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many things going on right now. Rand 13.1 miles on trails and my feet were killing me. Apparently I didn’t know how to tie my shoes. And MORE!ww...
Dang My Feet Hurt! Your Weekly Connection!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just can’t get over this foot injury but hey is RAINING in Arkansas! This makes it so much better! Here we go! Heading into a beautiful busy weeke...
S7E33 - Bikepacking KATY Trail and Backpacking Arkansas
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting down and having a great conversation with my amazing wife about our recent trip to the KATY Trail in Missouri and hiking the Boy Scout/Seven H...
This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen to Me
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many times in life, we assume the positive. That is great for there is power in positive thinking. But there are times when we are postpone somethi...
The Boy Scout and Seven Hollows - Your Weekly Jumpstart
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My wife and I got out this weekend and took on something we haven’t done since my foot injury. And today I’m hurting! How was your weekend? Busy ...
Weekly Jumpstart - Time off and the KATY Trail Bikepacking
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting some time off and being able to enjoy an extended weekend is so amazing. Thats what we have been able to do this past weekend. We loaded up t...
Timber, ALONE, Rendezvous and Bikepacking - your weekly CONNECTION
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have had so much going on! Plus we have so much coming up just wanted to stay connected and give you a feel as to what we can do to stay connected!...
S7E32 - ALONE, Guitar Solos and Humanitarian Aid with Timber Cleghorn
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a treat we had sitting down with Timber Cleghorn, the runner up of Season 11 ALONE on the History Channel. Timber shares about growing up off-gri...
A Rendezvous with Friends, Pizza and Ultralite Sacks - Weekly Jumpstart
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just returned from an amazing weekend with good friends! We ate well and camped with such good people. Met some new friends and make good contacts. I...
Rendezvous in the Ozarks LIVE - Day 2
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are having an amazing time at this fun family event in the Ozarks of Arkansas!
LIVE at Rendezvous in the Ozarks - Day 1
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live at Rendezvous in the Ozarks on day 1! We have moved into the vendor area and are watching everyone come in! Kye and Lisa from Jasper Jeep Jam sto...
Travel Well, Busy week and Rendezvous in the Ozarks - your weekly connection
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you have going on this week? We visited with Radio Game and now we are getting ready for Rendezvous in the Ozarks! Hope to see you there!
S7E31 - Travel Well with Radio Chatter Game
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Bethany come on the podcast to visit with Joey and Tony about they came up with and started the cool travel game called Radio Chatter Game. T...
Show and Tell, Arkansas Traveler 100, and Rendezvous! Your Weekly Jumpstart!
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We ended the week last week with Show and Tell at our school! We brought the FJ up and showed the Middle Schoolers what we do and educate them on Over...
Rainbows, the Future and All Roads Taken - Weekly Connection 10.2
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just getting out there and connecting with listeners. What we have done this week, where we have been and what we have going on! Join us on this ride!...
S7E30 - All Roads Taken
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler with All Roads Taken join Tony and Joey for a live recording of THE Overland Podcast. Tyler talks about their outdoor lifestyle as a family and ...
Rooftop Tents and Rainbow Gatherings - Your Weekly Jumpstart!
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We got ourselves ready and heady to the Buffalo National River. It was a great weekend but filled with crazy people, scenic views and a few disappoint...
S7E29 - Ozark 4X4 LIVE with Bats Offroad
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ozark 4x4 is coming into Rendezvous in the Ozarks 2024 this year and is bringing the juice! A driving course for training, off-road and recovery train...
Rooftop Tent Turnover
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the weekly connection from TOPGetting the tents ready for fall camping season is a chore! Do you go through your rig to make sure everything i...
S7E28 - Bikepacking and World Travel with Will FLOW Thompson
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will FLOW Thompson comes on the podcast to share about bikepacking and his travels around the world. A couple of weeks before he heads out with his bi...
Weekly Jumpstart
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well last weekend at Overland of America, we found out something on the Subaru...when you leave the rear hatch open (where our fridge, kitchen, pretty...
S7E27 - Overland of America Recap
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was our overall experience at Overland of America? We give the complete rundown and what we thought. Will it happen next year? Will you need to p...
Overland of America Packing Up
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Packing up at Overland of America. This has been a fantastic event. We both ended up with hauls from vendors we have never met. We met new people, enj...
Overland of America Day 2
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Classes, camping, good friends, pool parties and amazing weather! Come on by Overland of America and hang with us! Over 50 vendors and today is the Ba...
Overland of America Day 1 LIVE
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Joey sit down for a minute in the booth at Overland of America and talk about first impressions and how things are going. Stop by and see us!...
S7E26 - Natural State Overland Rendezvous 2024
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Randy and Rick from Natural State Overland visit with Joey and Tony about Rendezvous 2024 coming up next month! Get the skinny on all the new things a...
S7E25 - Graeme Bell LIVE
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author, writer, world traveler and Land Rover Extraordinaire, takes his time to come on the Podcast (from Mexico) to talk about life on the road, writ...
S7E24 - LIVE with Overland of America
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down with Robbie from Overland of America and talk about all that is going on this next week! The final preparations are happening, ...
S7E23 - take less. do more with Glen Van Peski
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back in the 1970's backpacking gear was heavy, bulky and very limited. It was not until Glen Van Peski took a trip with his son where his pack weighed...
S7E22 - Overlanding Apps
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apps dominate our lives each and every day. We have an app for everything nowadays! So which ones are the best for Overlanding? Which ones are your fa...
S7E21 - That was the Worst Part 2
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Joey discuss the worst! The worst gear we have ever installed...the worst thing we can do as Overlanders to give us a bad name, the worst tra...
S7E20 - That was the WORST!!!
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all are able to list the absolute worst things and places we have encountered while out perusing around the world. This episode we talk about the w...
S7E19 - Staying Healthy...does it really matter to an Overlander?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and I (Joey) have recently undergone huge physical changes in the past several months. Does it make a difference in how we live the Overland Lifs...
S7E18 - Finding COOL Places in HOT Summer
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you go to escape the heat in Summer? In the past, we have had the belief that you had to head to higher elevations, and we love to head to th...
S7E17 - Rack or Topper? The Debate
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down with @genexersoverland (Matthew and Monica) to discuss the differences between their topper and Tony's rack and rtt setup. What...
S7E16 - Keeping Cool at Camp with ZeroBreeze
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down LIVE with ZeroBreeze and talk about the Mark 2 and how they are able to extend their camping season with their portable A/C. V...
S7E15 - Campfire Conversations Part 1 (Floods, Mosquitoes and Poison Ivy)
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Gia sit down LIVE and just have a talk around the campfire. Conversations took us from mosquitoes in Michigan, to Floods in the Ouachitas to ...
S7E14 - LIVE with Overlanding Dreamers
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down with Overlanding Dreamers (on Instagram and YouTube) as they visit about their full-time life on the road, their Gladiator Buil...
S7E13 - Lubricated Reactions and MOORE
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey, Tony and Cajun Kye sit down and visit with each other (along with listeners) about MOORE Expo 2024. It was a great show with the greatest weathe...
S7E12 - MOORE Expo
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down and talk about MOORE Expo (www.mooreexpo.com) that is happening this week in Springfield, MO. What is going on? Classes galore....
S7E11 - Overland of America
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie and Kris, co-founders of Overland of America, come on with Joey and Tony LIVE to talk about their new and exciting event coming to Jay, OK in S...
S7E10 - Packing and Planning
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Gia sit down and discuss multiple adventures with different rigs going to different types of accomodations. Proper packing and planning will ...
S7E9 - Feral Chick Outdoors
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down LIVE with Feral Chick Outdoors and talk about all she is doing to inspire females to get out there and become Overlanders! What...
S7E8 - Ozarks, Backpacking and Jeep Jams
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Tony sit down and talk about recent trips to the Ozarks, backpacking trip to the Ouachitas and an upcoming Jeep Jam in Jasper AR. Listeners ...