RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCAST

A flying Tesla Roadster? Elon Musk's proposed SpaceX stock giveaway? And who's really behind the riots in Paris? In this episode of Random Waypoints, Candi and I dive into some of today's most fascinating, controversial, and thought-provoking topics. We start with Elon Musk and his ambitious vision for the future. Could the Tesla Roadster actually fly? What would a SpaceX stock give...

Is the timing of the reported investigation involving Congresswoman Ilhan Omar an example of election interference, or simply law enforcement doing its job? Can Donald Trump's comedic timing and ability to deliver humor reveal anything meaningful about his mental sharpness? And could Amazon Leo become a serious competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink, potentially changing the cellular phone i...

If Andrew Tate disappears, who fills the void? Phil and Mike examine why young men were drawn to his message, what mainstream culture isn’t offering them, and whether another influencer would simply take his place. The Cornell Seven sexual assault lawsuit leads to a debate about consent, intoxication, delayed reporting, and equal accountability. Then the conversation turns to AI—from school portra...

Who decides what you believe when trust in the institutions providing the information is disappearing? This week, Phil and Mike start with the Flydubai cockpit incident and a bigger question about aviation security: are we spending too much time worrying about threats getting into the cockpit and not enough time thinking about the people already inside it? Then the conversation turns to Christa Pi...

How does Lioness keep getting this close to reality? Phil and Mike start with the Season 3 finale of Lioness and Taylor Sheridan's uncanny ability to brush up against real-world geopolitics. Is it simply great research and access to expert consultants—or are we reaching a point where entertainment sometimes starts looking like intelligence? That leads to a larger conversation about media powe...

This episode jumps across entertainment, culture, technology, politics and a few bigger questions hiding underneath the headlines. We remember legendary artist Peter Max and ask whether becoming too popular can actually hurt how seriously an artist is taken. Then we get into the backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney and female athletes, followed by the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy and the q...

TITLE Twenty-five years after 9/11, Mike and I look back at how that day changed America and how much of the world we live in today can still be traced back to it. We also discuss the new Musk documentary and its use of AI, concerns from people working inside the AI industry, Trump’s proposed $5,000 midterm dividend, John Fetterman appearing at the GOP convention, the growing gender divide surroun...

This week, Nicolas Cage steps into the world of real-life espionage in Fortitude, playing legendary WWII spy Dusko Popov, one of the inspirations behind James Bond. We discuss the obvious 007 connection and whether it could help make the film a hit. We also examine the extraordinary amount of support Lindsay Clancy has received from women and ask what is driving that sympathy and identification. T...

This week on the Random Waypoints Podcast, we’re covering everything from Bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest to the darker side of charity, social media, surveillance, politics, and celebrity legacy. Brian & Marisa join us to talk about their search for Bigfoot and the legend that continues to pull people into the forests of the Pacific Northwest. We also remember Dolly Parton and the connection...

This week on Random Waypoints , we break down the Candace Owens vs. Andrew Wilson debate that has everyone talking, revisit the controversy surrounding Beyoncé at 19 and the line between exploitation, ambition, and playing the entertainment-industry game, and dig into a 515-page personal data dossier that raises a bigger question about McDonald’s, AI, surveillance, and how companies may be learnin...

Battle Born and Dakota Lithium are joining forces—but what’s really going on, and what could it mean for the overlanding industry? This week, we dig into the Battle Born–Dakota Lithium story before turning to a much bigger question for travelers and overlanders: are grocery-store cameras, facial recognition and Walmart voiceprints turning everyday life into biometric surveillance? We also debate w...

This week on the Random Waypoints Podcast , we begin with a special report from the front lines of the devastating Spokane, Washington wildfires. Joining us is Chef Chad White , acclaimed chef, U.S. Navy veteran, Top Chef Season 13 alumnus, and founder of Trail Feast, who gives us a live update from Spokane where he's helping feed first responders, volunteers, and families impacted by the fir...

Is overlanding losing momentum, or is the community simply evolving? In this episode, we discuss the future of overlanding and what's driving the conversation around rising travel costs, changing priorities, and the state of the adventure travel community. We also react to the upcoming Anthony Bourdain movie biopic , discussing whether Hollywood can capture the spirit of one of the world&apos...

Mike has announced the vehicle he chose for the next chapter of his travels—and almost nobody expected him to go in this direction. We break down the decision before moving into a brutal survival hypothetical: if you were trapped one-on-one with an apex predator inside the Roman Colosseum, which animal would you choose to face? Then we change the setting and consider each predator inside its own n...

What does it really take to hike one of America's most legendary long-distance trails? This week we're joined by our longtime friend Candi Skehan (@ChicksDoIt2) , fresh off completing the iconic John Muir Trail . As an experienced overlander, outdoor educator, and Overland Expo instructor, Candi shares what it's really like to spend weeks hiking through the Sierra Nevada carrying ev...

From celebrity secrecy to international conflict, this episode covers the stories driving America’s political and cultural conversations. How did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce keep such a high-profile celebration private? Could 2026 become known as “The Year of the Drone” after cartel attacks in Mexico and the growing use of drones in warfare and everyday life? The discussion also examines whether...

This week, we cover the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding details and the rumors surrounding Madison Square Garden. We also get into the Empire State Building security question after a daredevil couple reportedly climbed the antenna for an apparent proposal. From there, we discuss whether California is becoming too expensive for overlanders, vanlifers, and road trippers, especially with rising...

This episode starts with the Mangione case and the big question: why did his lawyers appear to change course overnight? From there, we get into Iran’s reported “jellyfish” drone swarm and whether it points to the future of warfare, Bill Gates’ Epstein testimony and the questions still surrounding it, and Alphabet replacing Verizon in the Dow as Google and Big Tech continue to reshape the economy....

This episode opens with a heavy run of stories centered on high-risk choices, aviation tragedy, and the way people understand danger before something goes wrong. We discuss the shocking bungee-jumping tragedy tied to the phrase “If I die, I die,” the Missouri skydiving crash that killed 12, the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, and a larger question for Mike as a pilot: do pilots see crash clu...

In this episode, we start with Anika Nilles taking Neil Peart’s seat and the bigger question of whether Rush can ever feel the same after one of the most impossible drummers in rock history to replace. Then we get into the modern Titanic question: if a disaster happened today, would men still automatically sacrifice themselves for women and children, or have gender wars and modern resentment chang...

This week on Random Waypoints , we take a look at the current state of the internet and the growing influence of social media on culture, entertainment, politics, and even our understanding of reality itself. We discuss the battle between traditional Hollywood and the creator economy, the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's role in Euphoria , the backlash against curated social media bea...

Join us for a special LIVE recording from Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, broadcast directly from inside the AT Overland Aterra Slide-In Camper. In the first half of the show, we sit down with Mario Donovan, one of the most influential builders and innovators in the overland industry. Mario shares the story behind the AT Aterra camper, discusses the challenges of staying at the forefront...

🚐🔥 EarthRoamer invited us to record the Random Waypoints Podcast INSIDE the brand-new EarthRoamer LTX at Overland Expo West 2026 — and the truck stayed packed with guests all day long. Guests included: 🎙️ Matt from EarthRoamer 🎙️ Baja Bound Mexican Insurance 🎙️ Candi Skehan @chicksdoit2 🎙️ Delia & Enoch @moleisurexventures 🎙️ Bryan L’Ecuyer from Tembo Tusk One of the wildest podcast setups w...

🎙️ This week on the Random Waypoints Podcast, we dive into the stories everyone is talking about — from the viral spectacle and backlash surrounding the Met Gala, to the deadly cruise ship virus outbreak raising serious global containment questions. We also look back at the legacy of media titan Ted Turner and how he changed modern news forever. We break down the growing AI power race and what it...

This week’s episode covers a wide mix of cultural moments, media backlash, and real-world issues shaping the current conversation. We start with the record-breaking success of the Michael Jackson biopic and the divide between critics and audiences. Then we break down a recent article from Outside Magazine on overlanding—what it says about the lifestyle and how it’s being portrayed. Next, we get in...