The Average Overlanders Podcast

We're kicking off our 100th episode and the Land Beaver makes an appearance! Our good friend Norm @land_beaver1 stopped by to bring us a gift, so of course he had to stay and help us try our new whisky addition. We contemplate on the future and the direction overlanding is going and how it has evolved over the years. Where we first got our start and where we have gone from there. We reflect on som...

We're getting prepared with Erick @resqgs from RESQ GS . With his years in the medical field he saw a need for reliable emergency safety equipment that could be easily stowed in a vehicle or attached to gear or packs. So he developed a quality medical pack that could be quickly accessed when you need it most. Erick's also been around vehicles and off-roading for awhile with quite a few "project" c...

This week we sit down with Nate @the_ugly_80. He's just started building up his overland rig and off to a great start! Beginning with his '93 80 Series Land Cruiser. With some well thought out mods and upgrades he's ready to roll. We touch on what got him interested into wanting to this way of life and where he's taken his rig so far and what plans he has for it. Along with whatever with whatever...

This was a monster of an episode as Jonathan Elkins @jonathan_elkins_ hangs out with us this week. Just when you thought you were cool putting 35's on your rig, here comes Jonathan rollin on 60's! Jonathan is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels driving iconic trucks like Bone Shaker! He shares with us how he knew from a young age he was meant to be behind the wheel racing. Starting...

Our guest this week is changing our minds on the potential of hybrid vehicles for overlanding! Jimmy @black.jmyntrn, aka The Black Jimmy Neutron dropped by the studio to share with us some of his adventures. Initially when you hear "Prius", you don't think "offroad overland vehicle". But Jimmy has proven that wrong! Not only has he taken his modified 2013 Prius Plug-In offroad and camping, he's ta...

On this weeks episode we are joined by returning guest Nipoj from 41.22 and Kevin from  Overland 4Lo . Kevin has a YouTube channel where he shares his adventures and you can see everything from wheeling in Big Bear, exploring Dubai and even recording this weeks episode! We also talk about fun trips, cool vehicles, and where not to take your drone.

We have a blast this week hanging out with Sam @deadman_tundra from @deadman_offroad. In this episode we talk about where Deadman got its start to now being a leader in the recovery gear industry. Sam also drives a 2018 Tundra so we get into some fullsize talk. We also get into some awesome trips, recent trail closures and how to be a YouTube certified mechanic. For more info on recovery gear or l...

Our friend Chef Sean @fstlayn stops by the studio this week. Seans is a legit Chef with over 30 years in the food industry. Unfortunately he wasn't cooking any food for us but we have a few drinks and get into some fun stories. His time at Disneyland, running trails at RigFest, coming out of the tuner world to owning a WJ Jeep. Plus what trips he has planned for the future.

This week our good friend Adam @the_twig_rig stops back by the show. He's made quite a few changes to the Sequoia sense he was on last. We talk about testing out new gear in the snow, trips we've been on and have coming up as well as fun times at recent meet ups.

This week we're hanging out with Cody @xpeditionamerica. He's a fellow Land Rover addict who's still in denial. From his Disco 2, to an LR4 and now his 2008 Range Rover Sport traveling all over exploring the country. He also runs Xpedition Academy for anyone wanting to learn or dial in their offroading or recovery skills. He teaches classes from his years of experience and really enjoys helping ot...

This episode was a long time in the works. We finally get to sit down with Tom @mad_yeti_. Tom is a firearms instructor with Skillset Defense and enjoys teaching others safe practices, how to handle and be proficient with firearms and tactics. He's also a lover of the outdoors and has had some nice vehicles to get him out there including a brand new 2023 Sequoia! We talk about the joys of trying t...

Join us for this weeks episode as we recap our time out at King of the Hammers. Rafael @tacotrooper31 who joined us over the weekend stops by to help us describe all the craziness and fun times. We also went live again on Instagram so we fielded some questions and comments from listeners tuning in.

In this weeks episode we decided to test out Instagram Live. Ben and Jared sit down and answer some questions from listeners live. With Ben having just got back from King of the Hammers and them both heading out there again the coming weekend they go over some of the things necessary to help when visiting KOH.

This week we get to know the man responsible for getting Ben into rock crawling and hooked on offroad adventuring. We're joined by Brandon @code_5337. He's been smashing Jeep's sense his Dad taught him to drive! We talk about his builds, time supporting race teams and his current gig with  Liqui Moly . He even educates us on the benefits of using premium lubricants.

This episode we catch up with some friends who have been on the podcast before. We're joined by Rafael @tacotrooper31 and Sergio @sergio.p4x. They've both made some changes to their rigs and taken a few trips sense last time they were on. We get into all that as well as what future trips we all have on the horizon.

Hangout with us this week as we are joined by Rob @advrob from Project Heal The Land . Ever wondered how you can give back and help keep the trails and outdoors you love open. Learn more about this charity and how you can get involved with the community. Including getting those who have never experienced the great outdoors the proper education on how to treat and enjoy the land and not squander ou...

We're kicking the 2023 Season off right! It's the first of the year and we head off with friends in different directions in search of adventure and definitely find some. As usual, not everything goes as planned. Our good friend Adam @the_twig_rig was along for the ride on one of those trips and helps us relive some of the fun. 

This week we are joined by Taylor from Freel Good Performance. We talk suspensions, the lost art of learning a skilled trade, road trips, not so smart decisions and who makes the best burgers. We're all over the place as usual, just hope you enjoy this year end wrap up.

In this weeks episode we sit down with Al @sponsoredbywifey to talk about how he came up with the Wifey Air System from Sponsored By Wifey He is also the proud owner of a Lexus LX450 as well as a new Four Wheel Camper mounted on a 2022 Tundra that he recently had out at SEMA this year. But which would he rather go with if he could only keep one?! The answer might surprise you.

It's the holiday season and Christmas is just around the corner. Still struggling to find that perfect gift? Well our good buddy Neal @nealskis stops by the studio to help give us some ideas. We share what we think would be awesome gifts for your favorite overlander without breaking the bank.

This week we had a great time in the studio with Chris, aka cosmo_rock_warrior on the Gram. We discuss how he's setup his nicely built Tundra, what got him into overlanding and how it's been camping solo or with his family and his dogs. We also talk on the importance of having a sawzall on your truck and a few other questionable topics.

Jared and Patrick both separately head north for some cold weather camping but had two totally different experiences. Find out how they each prepared for their trips along with what went right and what could have gone better. But no matter what, it's always a good adventure.

We're joined this week by Sam with Overland Ruff Rax . He shares with us how he got started from not being able to find the right products for his fullsize Chevy and having to make his own to where he is today. We talk about Ben and his shared love of food and love for the community and all the great people and friends he's made along the way.   

The boys are back at it. Camping at the beach, birthday tacos in the desert, and what changes we have coming to each of our setups. 

It's approaching camping season! There seams to be something going on every weekend now that temps are dropping. Ben and Jared talk about recent trips, upcoming trips and a bunch of fun events!