Welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast

Meet Sean Gorman: Land Rover Expert

Principles of Overlanding Driving

Handcook Tires Video Series Announcement

Pre-Trip Preparation: Mindset and Vehicle

The Importance of Physical and Mental

Vehicle Load Management and Weight Reduction

Pre-Departure Vehicle Inspection

The Value of Training and Experience

Driving Techniques: Ergonomics and Vehicle

Mastering Sand Driving: Challenges and

The Dynamics of Sand

Mastering Sand Driving Techniques

Sand Driving Safety and Vehicle Preparation

The Importance of Momentum and Vehicle

Rock Crawling: Precision and Vehicle

Rock Crawling Techniques and Vehicle Settings

The Importance of Slowing Down

Learning from Walking Techniques

Vehicle Preparation and Gear Selection

The Dance of Rock Crawling

Mastering Left Foot Braking

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Navigating the Challenges of Mud

Mud Driving Techniques and Safety

Mastering Mud Traction and Control

The Art of Driving in Ruts

Differential Strategies for Off-Road

Preparing for the Unexpected

The Low Range Dilemma

Closing Thoughts on Off-Road Adventures

Wrapping Up and Future Topics

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady talks with Land Rover instructor and expedition planner Sean Gorman about the principles of overlanding driving, focusing on technique over modifications for heavily loaded, near-stock travel vehicles. They cover pre-trip preparation (fitness, packing light, inspections, knowing vehicle sounds, ergonomics, and training—especially for co-drivers), then dive into driving strategies for sand, rocks, and mud. Sand topics include airing down, momentum management, reading dunes, safety/visibility, stability control, range selection, and managing heat and limp modes. Rock discussions emphasize precision, spotting, airing down for carcass deformation and keying, careful locker use, tire sidewall protection, and left-foot braking. Mud guidance includes understanding regional mud types, using ruts, small steering inputs, careful use of speed, gearing choices, recovery readiness, and thorough post-mud cleaning.

<p>Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady talks with Land Rover instructor and expedition planner Sean Gorman about the principles of overlanding driving, focusing on technique over modifications for heavily loaded, near-stock travel vehicles. They cover pre-trip preparation (fitness, packing light, inspections, knowing vehicle sounds, ergonomics, and training&mdash;especially for co-drivers), then dive into driving strategies for sand, rocks, and mud. Sand topics include airing down, momentum management, reading dunes, safety/visibility, stability control, range selection, and managing heat and limp modes. Rock discussions emphasize precision, spotting, airing down for carcass deformation and keying, careful locker use, tire sidewall protection, and left-foot braking. Mud guidance includes understanding regional mud types, using ruts, small steering inputs, careful use of speed, gearing choices, recovery readiness, and thorough post-mud cleaning.</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

Principles of Overlanding: Driving in Sand, Rocks, and Mud 

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