Welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast

Meet Matt Scott: From Racing to Overlanding

The Importance of Smoothness in Driving

Matt's Dream Car and Vehicle Preferences

The Land Rover Series II: A Turning Point

The Art of Writing for Automotive

Panama: A Formative Experience

Southeast Asia: The Ultimate Overlanding

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews co-host Matt Scott, marking 20 podcast episodes. Matt discusses his international relations background and lifelong racing passion, explaining how racing lessons—such as "smooth is fast"—translate to off-road driving, travel, and business. They cover vehicle preferences, the tension between practicality and romance in overlanding, and Matt’s transition from a rugged Wrangler to his current Jeep Gladiator. Matt also details his writing career, emphasizing an ethics-first approach and advising on pitching stories. He shares experiences managing a hostel in Panama, motorcycling through Southeast Asia, and his current role running Adventure Imports in Portland. The conversation provides a comprehensive look at his diverse professional journey and includes a transparent disclosure of his industry conflicts.

<p><em>Overland Journal Podcast</em> host Scott Brady interviews co-host Matt Scott, marking 20 podcast episodes. Matt discusses his international relations background and lifelong racing passion, explaining how racing lessons&mdash;such as "smooth is fast"&mdash;translate to off-road driving, travel, and business. They cover vehicle preferences, the tension between practicality and romance in overlanding, and Matt&rsquo;s transition from a rugged Wrangler to his current Jeep Gladiator. Matt also details his writing career, emphasizing an ethics-first approach and advising on pitching stories. He shares experiences managing a hostel in Panama, motorcycling through Southeast Asia, and his current role running Adventure Imports in Portland. The conversation provides a comprehensive look at his diverse professional journey and includes a transparent disclosure of his industry conflicts.</p>

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry.

The Overland Journal Podcast

For this episode, Scott interviews his co-host Matt Scott, which reveals his travels in Central America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. We also dig into his formative years as an open wheel race car driver, journalist, and editor.

Exploring the Journey: An Interview with Matt Scott

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