Off the Road Again Podcast

02/01/2024

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has stuck with us! Ross and I enjoy making these podcast episodes and the opportunities that the podcast allows us. Thank you!

28/07/2023

Which do you like? really likes the stripes on the Free Wheeling Bronco Sport. But he prefers the white Heritage Edition wheels.

24/06/2023

Does anyone else's GM product not allow them to keep the climate control at 69°?!?! Every time I get in, it's down or up a degree. Why? Which prude programmed the HVAC? Just leave it at 69°, Chevy!
P.S. This isn't about the joke number. It's the temp that works best for us in the summer here. Weird.

08/06/2023

The new Lexus GX is here! Some (kind) person broke the embargo on YouTube just a little bit ago, about 6 hours before the official reveal.

22/05/2023

We had an absolute blast playing with Konza Overland friends near the Flint Hills.

30/04/2023

Want an Off the Road Again Podcast sticker? Shoot us a message and we’ll happily send you one :) in the meantime we will be smiling at how our long-term Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S wears the stickers, and how the quad is an adrenaline rush every time we throw a leg over it. Never stop off-roading!

25/04/2023

Off-roading is our jam, but we like street vehicles too. That said, we’re testing the BMW XM this week and… we’re not sure what to say.

25/04/2023

Can we go back? I'm having withdrawal symptoms from the .
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23/04/2023

didn't disappoint. Overland everything! GET IN DA COOPA!

04/04/2023

The before shot! Expedition 2023.

07/03/2023

We’re testing this Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S for the next few months, and to say we’re excited would be the understatement of the year. It’s a beast of a quad, the likes of which the factory four-wheeler world hadn’t seen until it arrived. Here’s the stats:
-89 horsepower
-55” wide
-14.5” of ground clearance
-14” of rear travel
-Walker Evans shocks
-$17,799 MSRP

Polaris swung for the fences with this one, and it’s the only ATV with a >50” stance. Is it too much for the northeast’s tight trails? Is it better than the Sportsman 1000 we tested last year? Is going to take out a second mortgage on his house to afford one? Stay tuned for updates!

11/02/2023

Episode 150 features the return of Jeff Glucker. He makes sweet video content for Autotrader and is the editor-in-chief of Hooniverse. Jeff owns a Mitsubishi Montero with a Go Fast Camper on top. He has already driven the Ford Motor Company and the . Also discussed are Ross' Lexus GX's remote start system and Chris discussed a potential skid plate partner. Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/raptor-r-jeff-glucker-montero-roof-top-tent

07/02/2023

Daniel Mitchell talks Chris & Ross through some issues with the Transit van and how their company got started with Subarus before making the move to 4Runners.

07/02/2023

Daniel talks Ross & Chris through their Vandoit 2020 Ford Transit Adventure Van.

05/02/2023

Starlink is such a game changer for those who want to travel and work!

05/02/2023

The guys discuss Ross' Lexus GX and Chris' need for skid plates and sliders on his Chevrolet Suburban.

04/02/2023

Daniel Mitchell introduces us to BLK ELK Media. He explains how they created their partnership with the Express Rally and the Express Rally Overland Series. Also discussed is BLK ELK Trent's diesel Colorado ZR2.

29/01/2023

Episode 148 features Blk Elk Media and Daniel Mitchell. Daniel is a co-owner of Blk Elk. They document overland rallies and the Express Rally with photos and videos. Blk Elk uses a Vandoit Ford Motor Company Transit van to travel and document their projects. Daniel and the team have traveled all over the US as well as Alaska. Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/blk-elk-media-overland-trips-daniel-mitchell

28/01/2023

Episode 147 features Andy & Mercedes Lilienthal. Mercedes competed in the Rebelle Rally in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe. Andy filled us in on the Four Wheeler Magazine Overland Adventure Rally with one of their Pajeros. They also competed in the Alcan 5000 Rally with a of America, Inc. Outback Wilderness. Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/andy-amp-mercedes-lilienthal-rebelle-rally-alcan-rally-amp-overland-adventure-rally

31/12/2022

Episode 144 features Kurt Williams, owner of Cruiser Outfitters. He also has worked, camped, and raced with Expedition Overland, Canguro Racing, and JAOS / 株式会社ジャオス. He took a Nordic trip with XOverland, competed in Baja with Canguro and JAOS, and runs a non-profit towing company to help recover those around Northern Utah that might be off-trail. Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/kurt-williams-cruiser-outfitters-xoverland

26/12/2022

We want to thank everyone for another great year of the Off the Road Again Podcast. Sharing these conversations with all of you continues to be a highlight of our years. Our little show is now in the top 25% of podcasts worldwide, and more importantly, we love every minute of recording it. It couldn’t have been possible without this year’s incredible guests:

MidlandUSA
Far From Home
WARN
Express Rally
Gambler 500
David Tracy
Loren Healy
Ford Motor Company
Sedona November Blinson
Rebecca Donaghe
Rebelle Rally
Subaru of America, Inc.
The Custom Shop NYC
Cabot Bigham "The Big Ham"
Nitro Rallycross
Autotrader
Rally Ready Driving School
Lyn Woodward
Desk To Glory
Expedition Portal
Adventure Imports
Micah Muzio
Kelley Blue Book
4x4ward
Emme Hall
HooptieX
We Gon Dirtin'
Jonny Lieberman
ACE Performance "Advanced Concepts Engineering"
SUBOVERLAND
The Overland Essentials
23 ZERO USA
BlueLine Co
CBI Offroad Fab
Prinsu Design Studio
Cruiser Outfitters

And of course, AutoPacific’s Robby DeGraff for being our go-to guest, and close friend of the show, Rebelkicks, for our theme music

Plus a special thanks to the partners we’ve worked with on our vehicles thus far:
Toyo Tires
Motegi Racing
Wheel Pros USA
WARN
Ironman 4x4 America
Ironman 4x4
MidlandUSA
Lightforce USA
Vredestein Tires North America
The Custom Shop NYC
Pelican Products

And a shout out and the biggest of thank yous to our families for supporting and putting up with our ongoing podcast shenanigans
Sam, Sarah, & the kids.

We’re extremely excited about what’s to come in 2023! Stay tuned…

With love,
Ross Ballot
Chris Tracy
Off the Road Again Podcast

24/12/2022

Episode 143 features Nathan Wright of CBI Offroad Fab and Prinsu Design Studio. Great talk discussing manufacturing off-road armor, roof racks, and so much more. Listen and watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/cbi-offroad-prinsu-racks-nathan-wright

22/12/2022

Episode 142 features Adam Hudson of BlueLine Co. They are building an overland Isuzu Trooper to help them get farther out to less populated fishing spots. They have completed some upgrades. Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/blue-line-co-adam-hudson

16/12/2022

Episode 141 features Justin Dowey of 23 ZERO USA. Justin talks us through roof top tents, awnings, materials, manufacturing, and what not to do! Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/23-zero-justin-dowey

05/12/2022

Episode 139 features Grady Bowman of SUBOVERLAND. Grady converts Chevy Suburbans and GMC Yukon/XL into overland camping rigs. Imagine in a Suburban and that is what Suboverland makes available. There is a lot of GMT800 discussion in this episode. Listen or watch here: https://www.offtheroadagainpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/suboverland-grady-bowman

30/11/2022

Episode 135 features Robby DeGraff of AutoPacific. Robby has driven lots of vehicles lately. He loves an F-Type convertible and recently got married. Help him with your used-SUV suggestions for an adventure vehicle for two plus one dog!

Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck,