Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

The middleweight ADV market is very hot right now with lots of options for every kind of rider. Mark and Drew discuss the merits and their experience with various options on the market now, along with choosing the best bike for different shoppers in the middleweight segment. The ride doesn't end when the episode does. Subscribers get ad-free listening and access to the Bonus Loop, our exclusiv...

KC Elkins, custom motorcycle builder and cross-country racer joins us again to tell us about the upcoming Kentucky Moto Fest rally September 26-28. About | KY Motofest KentuckyMOTOFEST (@kentuckymotofest) • Instagram photos and videos (1) Kentucky Moto Fest | Facebook

Buying a motorcycle is one thing; understanding all the costs that go into owning and operating a motorcycle is a few dollars more. Mark and Drew discuss all the "hidden" costs of riding a motorcycle, especially a Dual-Sport or ADV motorcycle.

Drew put 2,000 miles on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over the last 4 weeks, including riding through Rural Ohio, the Southern Ohio Adventure Loop (SOAL), the Bluegrass Region Adventure Passageway (BRAP), and the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). Mark interviews Drew about the specs and experience of riding the Himmy in all of these conditions and how it stacks up against the ADV market. Yo...

Gary Goodwin is the Owner Operator of USA Motortoys, importer of Kove USA and GPX Moto. If you've been interested in having a street-legal 450 Dakar Rally bike, this is your chance to hear the details behind those bikes, the Kove 800X Pro and 800X Rally among others. Follow Kove USA Kove USA Kove USA FB @kovemoto_usa GPX Moto GPX Moto USA Kove FB Group (1) KOVE MOTO (North America) Rally 450, 800x...

A listener requested a "How to prepare for Red River Scramble" episode and here it is. Mark and Drew unpack the who, what, when, where, why of Red River Scramble, what to expect, where to be, and the secret to a good time. Check out the website for more details Red River Scramble | The Bluegrass Adventure Rally Join the FB Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19bTX4qFrR/ Check out othe...

Paul Pelland is a long-distance rider that's been fighting MS for 13 years. Paul has competed in the Iron Butt Rally, set several world records on a motorcycle, and has dedicated years of his life to raise money for MS research in search of a cure. Paul tells us about his experience with riding with MS, long-distance riding strategies, and the different bikes he's put hundreds of thousands of mile...

Mark and Drew talk about the various taboo subjects and behaviors in the motorcycle community; from how dudes randomly take a leak on the roadside, to stripping down and changing in random parking lots, to passing on double yellow in group rides. Tell us what taboo topic we missed MotoADVR@gmail.com

Adam Owens is the founder of Green Chile Adventure Gear. Green Chile specializes in American-made motorcycle luggage solutions along with various tools and accessories. Adam tells us about starting the company with a business partner he'd never actually met in person, the importance of ruggedness and quality, lessons as an entrepreneur, and lots more. Follow Green Chile Adventure Green Chile Adven...

Andy Janik from Heavy Enduro tells us about the skills foundation needed for riding adventure motorcycles off-road, or any motorcycle for that matter. The Podcast begins with Andy's recent travels out west, talking about the performance of their new Kove 800, and then he dives into the essential skills and training riders should practice to get the most out of ADV riding. Heavy Enduro Website Fox...

As a massive heat wave smothers the East Coast, Mark and Drew cover gear, accessories, bike setup, and strategies for staying cool when the mercury rises. E-mail us with comments, criticism, topics or guest request: MotoADVR@Gmail.com

Richard Worsham is the CEO and Founder of Janus Motorcycles. Richard tells us about graduating from college with a degree in architecture, joining a moped gang, and deciding it seemed like a good time to start a motorcycle company. For folks unfamiliar with Janus, their motorcycles are a refreshing rebirth of analog machines. Richard walks us through the full evolution of their machines, including...

Kyle won this year's March Moto Madness hillclimb event on his KTM 1090 Adventure. Kyle also raced his 1090 in the KXCR Adventure class. On today's episode, Kyle tells us about the N+1 conundrum, adventure riding in the south, along with the joys and challenges of motorcycling as a married couple.

James Wright is a West Virginia native, podcast and dual-sport rally host, and recently finished his second 24-hours of Appalachia challenge. James tells us about growing up racing dirt bikes, evolving into Dual-sport and ADV riding, what to expect when attending the "304 Detour", and what to expect on the "Tallboys and Trackmasters" Podcast. Check out the Fairmont DS Riders Li...

Adventure bikes and dual-sport motorcycles are often grouped together, but they serve very different purposes once the pavement ends. In this episode of Moto Adventure Unscripted, Drew and Mark break down the differences between adventure motorcycles and dual-sports, exploring everything from bike design and rider expectations to gear choices, riding environments, and community culture. If you've...

The Bluegrass Regional Adventure Passageway is an Adventure byway route that connects the Southern Ohio Adventure Loop (SOAL) and the Greater Ohio Adventure Tour (GOAT) to the Kentucky Adventure Tour (KAT) and the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). Today Mark talks about his recent experience riding the BRAP and he interviews Drew about greater details of the 600 mile loop around eastern Kentu...

Dana Brown is the newly appointed S.C.A.R. Czar! The South Carolina Adventure Route is a 1000-mile tour of the Palmetto State. An adventure ride around SC means beachy sand near the Atlantic Ocean, antebellum southern charm, gators, all the way up to the Appalachian high country near Brasstown Bald and everything in between. Dana fills us in on the details of the SCAR. Find more about the SCAR: ht...

Dylan Paul is a co-owner of Throttle Company in Columbus, Ohio. Throttle Company deals in Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, and vintage motorcycles. Dylan tells us about starting a dealership, does a deep dive on Royal Enfield, the nuances of dealing in vintage motorcycles and a lot more. Follow Throttle Company: https://throttlecompany.com/ https://www.facebook.com/throttlecompany?ref=page_internal http...

Chris Vatier is a long-distance traveler, scrambler-phile, and YouTube content creator. Chris and his wife have visited every state in the U.S. on a motorcycle except Hawaii and have some killer stories about traveling in Mexico. Chris gives us the inside scoop on all of those adventures and more! Follow Chris: Scrambler Stories - YouTube Instagram Facebook

Michael Akaydin rode Supercross as a privateer. As he started a family, he stepped away from supercross to start his own graphics business. In today's episode, Michael tells us about motocross and everything you want to know about motorcycle graphics, car wraps, signs, event banners, and the kitchen sink. Check out GrafixWorx https://www.grafixworx.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000...

Brad McFadden is an Army veteran, ADV enthusiast, and architect of the Great Ohio Adventure Trail (GOAT). Covering over 1,000 miles from Ripley to Conneaut, Ohio, the GOAT is an excellent scenic or entry-level adventure travel experience for motorcyclists or overlanders. Info about the GOAT: https://lostatlastadv.com/goat/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/216925004358535 Follow Brad: https://lostat...

Mark interviews Drew about hosting the Unscripted podcast for 5 years; challenges of podcasting, missed opportunities, plans for the future, and everything in between.

In the two-plus decades that Mark and Drew have occupied the saddle, they've seen things, made a lot of bad decisions, and adventures were had. This episode is dedicated to the lessons learned, cool happenstance, mechanical mishaps, and extraordinary experiences created by the motorcycle community. Word to the wise, stear clear of roadside buzzards.

Michael Waterford is one of the hosts of the Hog Rock Adventure Rally. Michael tells us about riding the Dusty Buzzard Adventure Tour around Indiana, his experience riding small bore bikes to Mongolia, customizing his T7, and working with his motorcycle wrench and ride club The "Knarps". Hogrock ADV Rally Hogrock Adventure Rally 2026 | Facebook @hogrockadventure • Instagram @mikewaterfor...

Amanda Zito is a long-distance motorcyclist, full-time content creator, and fireside camp cook aficionado. Amanda shares her experience entering the two-wheeled world, riding across the country, writing a moto-camping-specific cookbook, and some insights into the YouTube world. Follow Amanda on Instagram @BlindThistle https://www.instagram.com/blindthistle/ Check out Amanda's Website https://w...