Best Overland Tips Podcasts (2025)

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How I Pack for Overlanding Trips (With My Best Tips and Things to Consider!) 20:07

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19d ago20:07

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Packing for an overlanding trip can be one of the most satisfying parts of the adventure—or one of the most frustrating if you don’t have a system. In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how I pack for my overlanding trips, from organizing gear to saving space and keeping everything easy to find once I’m out on the trail. I’ll share the pac…

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Reputable specialists, Defender vs. Discovery 2 and the final Autojumble of 2025 46:39

2d ago46:39

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In this week's episode, the boys are live from Steve's garage to report on their weekends at the LRM Autojumble and Scale 4x4 Nationals. Steve buys some new front wings for his Ninety project from Malvern, and reports the presence of plenty of rare and obscure parts that don't generally come to market, Keep an eye on landrovermonthly.co.uk and on t…

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How Not to Camp: My Funniest Overlanding Stories 20:08

4d ago20:08

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We’ve all had those camping trips that didn’t exactly go according to plan — and I’ve definitely had my fair share! In this video, I’m sharing some of my funniest (and most ridiculous) overlanding and camping stories — from gear fails to campsite disasters and everything in between. Whether you’re new to overlanding or a seasoned camper, you’ll pro…

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"I almost had heatstroke twice on day one." | Expeditions Series | E122 1:02:38

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This episode is a recap of and marks the show’s first major adventure — a five-day overland journey spanning Utah, Arizona, and Nevada following the recording of Trail Hero: Expeditions, a new offroad reality show. The crew reflects on what it took to pull off such a massive expedition from cast to crew, from long travel days and desert heat to the…

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Land Rover logic, a bad week for engines and What's in the Auction? 1:04:32

9d ago1:04:32

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In this episode, Martin and Steve are back on the fabled Salmon Sofa for another hour of Land Rover-related waffle. Martin pulls the engine out of his 110, Steve spends £3,000 on his Jaguar (and it's still not right) and the boys take a peek at the next Anglia Car Auctions Classic catalogue. Is one Land Rover truly the best way of living your life,…

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He Shot an Off-Road Reality Show in 5 Days! | Expeditions Series | E121 1:08:29

15d ago1:08:29

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JD sits down with Rich Klein—founder of Trail Hero and mind behind the brand-new Trail Hero Expeditions reality series—for an inside look at the 570-mile, five-day overlanding challenge that zig-zagged through Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and is airing on Speed Sport 1. From jaw-dropping sunsets above Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon rim to cam…

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Ripon Autojumble report, tax exemption rumours and long-term Land Rover ownership 59:39

16d ago59:39

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In this week's episode, the guys are recording over the internet – so please excuse any audio quality issues. Steve is fresh back from the LRM Ripon Autojumble, and he's seen some cracking Land Rovers on his travels. Martin is corrected on the V6 petrol Discovery 3 he spotted by a YouTube commenter, and Steve brings us up to speed on the maintenanc…

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Calling Every Off-Roader That Loves Moab | Waypoints #120 49:53

20d ago49:53

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JD sits down with Loren Campbell of the Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) to talk about Moab trail reopenings. They break down the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new Travel Management reconsideration and explain how off-roaders can submit effective comments about getting back in the 317 miles of Moab we lost. The pair also cover the proposed Out…

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Roof Top Tents Dead? Talon Sei thinks so, but he's wrong. 8:32

22d ago8:32

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Does Talon Sei have a point when he says rooftop tents are dead? In this episode I roast the claim, dig into the rise of hammock racks, and unpack whether rooftop tents are really on their last leg — plus the brutal drama around 4×4 Colorado tents (some folks say they never got theirs).We cover:• Why Talon is stirring the pot — and where he’s overs…

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Rare Land Rover loot, disappointing degreaser and a new issue of Land Rover Monthly out today 1:03:13

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In this week's episode, Martin is back from holiday and has been Land Rover spotting on a Greek island, including an unusual petrol V6 Discovery 3 and extreme off-road Defender 90. The pair chat about rare Land Rover parts that they've seen for sale recently at LRM Autojumble events, and on eBay and Marketplace. Steve has been driving up and down t…

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Everyone’s Been Asking… Here’s What REALLY Happened at the Big Iron Overland Rally 13:13

25d ago13:13

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I’ve had a lot of people asking what happened to me at the Big Iron Overland Rally this year… so here it is — the full story.This wasn’t just another hot weekend on the trail. It turned into a scary reminder that overlanding and extreme heat can push you to your limits — fast. I ended up in the hospital with 3 IV bags after what felt like a near-de…

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Land Rover Life's Vicky Turner on Series road trips, epic Land Rover fails and 110DC redemption 1:06:57

1M ago1:06:57

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In this episode, Martin Domoney and Steve Miller are joined by Land Rover Life contributor and intrepid Series explorer, Vicky Turner. Vicky recounts her epic adventure around the Outer Hebrides in her Series IIA Searle Safari Sleeper, and some slight carburettor issues in the following weeks. Her refreshingly honest approach to Land Rover maintena…

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How to Get the Most Out of an Overland Expo (and Why It’s Not the Same as Overlanding) 17:16

1M ago17:16

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If you’ve ever wondered what an Overland Expo is all about—or if you’re planning to attend your first one—this episode is for you. I break down exactly what happens at these events, why they’re so popular, and how you can get the most out of the experience. From classes and vendors to rigs and community, I’ll share my tips for navigating the expo w…

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So You Ignored Your Spotter? | Unfiltered #119 1:10:31

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Rallying the Dakar Classic with Helen Tait Wright and Marcella Kirk 54:01

1M ago54:01

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In this week's episode, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney meets up with Land Rover Life's Helen Tait Wright and Marcella Kirk to talk all things rallying. Starting with how their new One Ten came into their lives, Helen and Marcella talk building a rally Land Rover, regulations, the terrain, navigation and getting stuck in the sand. Sorry for the…

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Did I Order a Rocket? | Unfiltered # 118 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

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It’s the first show of fall, and JD is joined by Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) for a laughter-packed catch‑up. The crew swaps Trail Hero prep plans, debates the merits of Starlink for on‑trail connectivity, and tests out Truck Claws as a space‑saving alternative to trac…

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In Defense of Angry Grills | Unfiltered #117 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

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JD kicks back with Calvin (SRG Offroad) and Arizona wheelers Steve Botkin. The crew roast viral off‑road fail videos—Jeep bunny‑hops, pink‑Ford Bronco lawn darts, and more—while dropping hard‑earned rock‑crawling tips and overlanding gear hacks. Calvin reveals that Trail Hero Expeditions hits Speed Sport 1 & Prime Video October 8 and confirms he’ll…

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45 years of Camel Trophy, lower dashboard bargains and 110 double cab slander 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

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In this week's episode, Martin has been to the Camel Trophy 45th Anniversary celebrations at Eastnor Castle, putting Hotel Freelander to good use in the wind and the rain. Steve has been dry-fitting panels on his project 90, and Martin persuades him that he needs an impact gun to speed up all his workshop tasks. The pair talk air compressors, and h…

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Overlanding Isn’t Just About Gear — It’s About Your Health 13:17

2M ago13:17

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When most people think about overlanding, they think about the gear — the rooftop tents, the recovery boards, the fridges, and the rigs. But in this video, I want to talk about something even more important than the latest equipment: your health. I’ve realized that no matter how dialed in my setup is, none of it matters if I’m not healthy enough to…

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First night in a roof tent, extreme oil leaks and a new issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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In this week's episode, Martin reports back on his first night away in his Vickywood Small Willow 140 roof tent, and it's good news! Martin also explains his rationale behind not changing the timing belt on his One Ten's engine, and reveals a significant development in the 1985 Land Rover's future. The guys revisit a Work in Progress that appeared …

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Shops Have Limits | Unfiltered #116 1:38:47

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In this Unfiltered check‑in, JD, Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Steve Botkin toss the script and trade real‑time updates on life, rigs, and the show itself. Hear what’s broken, what’s fixed, and what’s next—from JD’s lifter saga and Steve's KRX upgrades to the Calvin's Starlink camp hacks. The crew dishes backstage news, listener milestones, and why Tra…

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DVLA shake-up, the best generation of every model and living in your Land Rover 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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In this episode, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney and Steve Miller sit down and try to make sense of the new guidelines from the DVLA that were released recently. What do you think – is it a step in the right direction, or an invite for misinterpretation? The pair also discuss the very best looking Land Rovers from every model range – Series, De…

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What Almost Killed My Overlanding Adventures (And Nearly Me) 17:45

2M ago17:45

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When I hit the trails, I never imagined I’d be facing something far scarier than rough terrain or bad weather. Out of nowhere, a sudden heart blockage stopped me in my tracks and led to open heart surgery. One day I was planning my next overlanding trip… the next, I was fighting just to have the chance to go on another one. In this video, I open up…

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Building a workshop, the £175k Range Rover and are old Land Rovers the future? 55:41

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In this episode, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney and Steve Miller are on location in Steve's garage as they make some progress on his 1985 Ninety restoration. Taking a break from fitting the new Pheonix Automotive rear tub to Steve's galvanised Richards chassis, the boys take a pew for a cup of coffee and a slice of Yorkshire brack to chat abou…

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Starting AllOver, at Damn Near 50. 9:20

2M ago9:20

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The weather is cooling down. The feel of camping is in the air.

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Jeep's Hemi Lives, Our Wallets Are Crying | Unfiltered #115 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

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JD, Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) pack this extra-long live show with fresh off-road buzz. They debate Jeep’s surprise decision to keep the Hemi V-8-powered Wrangler 392 alive, swap plans to torture-test a new Trail Claw traction device on Arizona’s Table Mesa and Lower…

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Are Truck Claws the Grown-Up Version of that ’80s "The Claw" Toy? | Unfiltered #114 1:26:46

2M ago1:26:46

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JD, Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (@srgoffroad), and Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator circle up for a lively episode packed with summer wheeling prep, gear gossip, and privacy talk. The crew digs into Instagram’s new location-sharing default, Calvin’s soon-to-arrive tent & awning, and Bryan’s marathon wrench-fest on Mischie…

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ACA Classic auction preview, running on 3 cylinders and a roof tent paradox 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are fresh back from the York Land Rover Show, and one of the boys' journey back was more seamless than the other. A listener gets in touch about a rare Searle Carawagon camper that they spotted in York while taking advantage of Steve's favourite camping spot, and Martin makes a total mess of pronouncing his …

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WeBoost vs Starlink: Which One Is Best For You? 24:10

2M ago24:10

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If you’ve been thinking about getting a weBoost or Starlink to stay connected off-grid, this video could save you time and money. I’ve used both for overlanding, camping, and working remotely, and they each have their strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, I break down: -How WeBoost and Starlink actually work in the real world -Which one perfor…

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News, Beaters & Brutal lessons : Unfiltered #113 1:56:52

3M ago1:56:52

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News, beaters, and brutal lessons—with details you can use. We hit the week’s biggest off‑road stories (Stellantis earnings pain, ongoing 4xe overheating chatter, and Banks’ Cummins grid‑heater fix), then stack an under‑$5K beater build list with real‑world pros/cons: axle strength, IFS vs. solid‑axle tradeoffs, gearing, cooling, parts costs, and w…

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Celebrities in Land Rovers, TDV8 Discoverys and a new issue of LRM magazine (in shops now!) 59:07

3M ago59:07

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In this week's episode, Martin makes a mess of the introduction, and Steve suggests we do an outtakes reel. What do you reckon? Martin's failed to drive his One Ten in to the office yet again, much to Steve's chagrin. His excuse? Wanting to listen to podcasts on his drive in, something that the old One Ten cannot yet offer. Steve shares some histor…

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"I'm still waiting on my badge from Jeep" : Unfiltered #112 35:31

3M ago35:31

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In this short episode where the first part of our live panel got cut off but what you do get is a fast, conversational catch‑up with JD, Calvin & Jennifer (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU), Nathan (Mudhorn Gladiator), and Mike (JKTrlFnder). We swap Sand Hollow sand‑trap stories, talk the ‘Jurassic World’ Badge of Honor app mess, react to Stellant…

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What Have I Done? 9:54

3M ago9:54

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Yep it’s hot in Oklahoma….. what in the world have I done.

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Spares or repair buys, sticky propshafts and loving Land Rover history 54:20

3M ago54:20

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In this episode, Martin and Steve are back on the salmon sofa putting the world to rights about all things Land Rover. Martin kicks off by putting a case forwards on the Discovery Sport, and Steve makes a good point about potentially getting spares and repairs bargains and putting them right. Steve has updates on his Ninety project, as next May's L…

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Let’s Talk About the Hate in Overlanding YouTube 26:17

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I’ve been seeing more and more hate in the overlanding YouTube space lately—people leaving nasty comments, complaining about video topics, or acting like creators are just out to sell stuff. So in this episode, I’m speaking honestly about it and how people are entitled to their opinions, but also that there are a lot of factors that most people don…

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"It's Your Best, Worst Weekend" : The Florida Trail Team Challange #111 1:17:37

3M ago1:17:37

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JD welcomes Marc Lawson, owner of The Jeep Lab and founder of the Florida Trail Team Challenge, for a deep dive into Florida’s most intense off-road competition. With 45 challenges packed into one weekend—from recovery drills to blindfolded driving, marksmanship, survival tasks, and GPS navigation—the event simulates real-world wheeling scenarios t…

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Defender Trophy, VM diesel Range Rovers, £6k family cars and YouTube comments 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

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In this episode, Martin reports back from his time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the introduction he got to the Defender Trophy – and reveals why you can't enter it if you're in the UK. Steve's new bulkhead is back from the painters, and he's unsure if he likes the colour. Head to his socials (@steve_miller_automotive) and give him your th…

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Best Camper for my Nissan Frontier? The Moonlander X or Tune M1 14:17

3M ago14:17

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These are two options I am thinking about for a new camper for my Nissan, which one do you think is best?

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An hour with LRM's Trevor Cuthbert 1:12:50

3M ago1:12:50

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In this episode. Martin and Steve are joined by long-term Land Rover Monthly magazine contributor, Trevor Cuthbert. Trevor lifts the lid on how he got into Land Rovers, how he started his business offering re-chassis and restoration work, and his Series I that he hasn't seen for years. The trio chat about Trevor's favourite combinations of wheelbas…

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Is the Jeep Gladiator Actually Good Now? - Unfiltered #110 1:37:28

3M ago1:37:28

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It’s a night of high humidity, Gladiator debates, and a serious question about how JK's are now YJ's? JD returns to the mic with Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator, Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad. The crew kicks things off with stories about high-mileage Jeeps and ongoing maintenance woes before div…

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The Smart Move? Having a Daily Driver and an Overlanding Rig 17:00

3M ago17:00

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Ever wonder if it really makes sense to have two vehicles—one for daily driving and one built for overlanding? In this video, I’m sharing why I chose to go that route, what it’s been like living with both, and the pros and cons that come with this setup.I break down how having a dedicated overlanding rig has allowed me to build it exactly how I wan…

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Ambulance Build or Military Rig Build... 12:35

3M ago12:35

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I went down a rabbit hole. I have watched so many YouTube videos about ambulance camper builds, like so many. Then to continue further I came across Mike's rig build from Drive the Globe. Wicked cool check his YouTube channel out here. https://www.youtube.com/@drivetheglobe Also check out UJoint Offroad they can convert your vehicle to 4x4. https:/…

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His Tires Self-Destructed On The Trail : Unfiltered #109 1:21:05

4M ago1:21:05

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What do you get when you combine a busted fan, self-destructing tires, and a 3.8-liter engine with an attitude? This week’s episode of The Trailhead is an off-road update show you don’t want to miss. JD hosts the ultimate Jeep roundtable with Bryan (@beatrice_jku), Nathan (@mudhorn_gladiator), Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin & Jennifer from…

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Inside Norfolk Garage with LRM contributor Richard Hall 1:03:42

4M ago1:03:42

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In this week's episode, Martin is at Glencoyne Engineering – or Norfolk Garage as it's known in the pages of Land Rover Monthly magazine – having a chat with Richard Hall, the man behind the column so many readers love to get stuck into every month. As well as picking up an engine he's bought for his 1985 110, Martin quizzes Richard on his favourit…

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Camping Tips Near Water, Stay Safe! 24:09

4M ago24:09

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With all the flooding happening, 14 states haveflash flood warnings right now! So how do we stay safe? We all love camping by rivers and lakes, so here are some tips for camping near water.

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Do We Have To Sue To Keep Trails Open Now? Waypoints: With the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association #108 1:07:24

4M ago1:07:24

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In this episode of The Trailhead, JD sits down with Bo Rosa, president of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA), to dig into one of the Southeast’s most committed off-road advocacy groups. Representing more than 13,000 members, SFWDA has been championing conservation, education, and recreation since 1987—long before hashtags and highlig…

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Your questions answered, our dream £250k garages and Evoque convertibles in the wild 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

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In this episode, Steve Miller is back in the hot seat alongside Land Rover Monthly editor Martin Domoney to answer a plethora of listeners' questions! From which grease to use and where, to choosing between a Discovery 3 and 4, to how to protect your paint while greenlaning, there's been a big variety of queries flooding into our inbox, and the boy…

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Land Use Deserves a Public Fight, Not a Budget Trick Mr. Lee. #107 1:08:08

4M ago1:08:08

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This week’s Trailhead Live is a firestorm of off-road news: national forest access restored, BLM comment rules dropped, Jeep technical alerts issued, and a rooftop tent debate you won’t want to miss. JD is joined by Loren Campbell, Kristy Byers, Amy and Mike Malone, Justin from KrashFab, Steve Botkin, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad for an…

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What Does It Take To Be A Good Overlander? 18:53

4M ago18:53

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What does it really take to be a good overlander? In this episode of the podcast, I break down the key personality traits, life experiences, and mindset that help make overlanding more enjoyable and sustainable—not just the gear checklist.I talk about the importance of patience, adaptability, curiosity, and problem-solving when you're out on the ro…

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Overbuilt vs Stock RIgs fro Overlanding 9:55

4M ago9:55

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The trill of a new rig. Taking it out in stock form, then we build it up. Did we just ruin the fun? Do we overbuild our rigs?