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East Coast meets West Coast in this outdoor enthusiast inspired series of discussions focusing on the outdoor and overland culture, industry and most importantly....the Expeditions!

Lawrence Haas


    • Aug 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
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    Season 3, Episode 8: Red Clay Rally 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 73:22


    Hey Yall!Zach, the creator of the Red Clay Rally joins the show to talk about what we can expect from the 2023 offroad overland rally race! He shares some easter eggs and we talk strategy to attack the new changes for this year. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Season 3, Episode 7: The Crew Upgrades!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 77:07


    Hey Yall,Opus Camper, Tundra, Mini Farm What do those 3 things have in common? In this episode, the regulars get together to share the latest in their personal lives! We hope you enjoy this casual campfire chat as much as we did! 

    Season 3, Episode 6: Lee Sumner hangs with the crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 155:52


    Hey YallLee Sumner joins the crew for an extra-long session. We talk about the events he organizes, the future of smart cars, and the usual spices of wheeling and land cruisers. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Where you can find Lee - https://www.instagram.com/lee.sumner/ EventsCruisers on the Rocks, Windrock TN - https://www.cruisersontherocks.com/Cruisers on the Rockies, Silverton, Co - https://www.cruisersontherocks.com/event-details/cruisers-on-the-rockies

    Season 3, Episode 5: We Mob with Down to Mob Overland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 72:36


    Join the crew when Down to Mob Overland hangs out for a spell. We talk about his journey to the nomad lifestyle, and his Jeep Gladiator with a house on the back! 

    Season 3, Episode 4: Over-Rated Overland Trends and Accessories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 74:07


    You spoke and Steve/LJ talked about it! Thanks for engaging with us through our social channels, and informing the Bankrupt Crew what you think are the most over-rated overland trends and accessories. We shared your insta handles and what you submitted. The entries were phenomenal, and this was probably one of the funniest shows we have recorded...belly laughs all around. If you need a good laugh... buckle up, this is a good one! Want to get in on the next listener-inspired episode, find us here: https://www.instagram.com/bankrupt_overland_podcast/

    Season 3, Episode 3: Electric 80 Series Land Cruiser Build

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 55:34


    Hey YallWe welcomed Jimmy to the campfire to talk about his 80 Series Land Cruiser, which he has converted to electric. We talk through how he gained the experience and confidence to take on such an intimidating project. Jimmy shares the process he took to transplant a Nissan leaf drivetrain to power the Land Cruiser. You can find Jimmy sharing his adventures here:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@evswapInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/electric_land_cruiser/

    Season 3, Episode 2: Exploring Alaska, with Russ and Liz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 131:08


    Welcome back!In this episode, we continue the adventure series with Russ and Liz. The story picks up as the couple head into Alaska.  We talk about watching the bears stock up for winter, glaciers, sweet hikes, and of course... we talk about some wheeling and recoveries.Enjoy this longer episode, as we recap the entire trip through Alaska! Russ - https://www.instagram.com/steelcities.russ/Liz - https://www.instagram.com/bamalizzielou/

    Season 3, Episode 1: Rim2Rim2Rim across the Grand Canyon with Run2Revive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 124:27


    Welcome backIn this episode, LJ and Steve recap the Run2Revive event in which LJ crossed the Grand Canyon twice (Rim2Rim2Rim) to fundraise for researching a cure for ALS and ALZ.   The conversation flowed freely as they talked about Run2Revive's "Why", and why LJ took on this challenge. For those interested in taking on the R2R adventure, the conversation lightens up as LJ describes the training plan for the 50+ mile weekend, and the lessons learned during the training season.The conversation then wraps up with a play-by-play, including encounters with rattlesnakes, refreshing waterfalls, cold beers, great runs, and grueling hikes while crossing the Grand Canyon.More info on Run2Revive - https://www.run2revive.org/More info on ActionTrax - https://www.instagram.com/sirwilliamgoes/

    Season 2, Episode 20: Offroad Rally Racing, We Recap The Red Clay Rally 2022 Podium Finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 183:12


    Hey yall! Thanks for coming back.The Regulars + SirWilliamGoes chat about the Bankrupt Overland teams podium run at the 2022 Red Clay Rally. Enjoy this extra-long episode as we recap 3 days of offroad rally racing across the beautiful state of Kentucky. 

    Season 2, Episode 19: The "Rally Rats" from Mill Creek Overland Join the Regulars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 135:32


    Hey Yall!The crew from Mill Creek Overland join Steve and LJ for a hearty session talking overland origin stories, the active release of the Season Alpha series showcasing their travels to Colorado and Utah, the roles of each member when adventuring, and some fun banter as we both compete against each other in local 4x4 competitions. We hope you enjoy this conversation with such great stewards of the local overland and offroad community in and around Nashville! Where can you find them:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqHon4iG0xbQGYNDIw0eig?app=desktop Instagram:Rally Rats: https://www.instagram.com/rally_rats/Mill Creek Overland: https://www.instagram.com/millcreekoverland/Albert "Team Dad": https://www.instagram.com/misfirethe80/Jacob "The Leader": https://www.instagram.com/cent_def_six/Steve "Recovery and Safety": https://www.instagram.com/pinkman.83/Charles "Media and Navigation": https://www.instagram.com/charles.vernier/Chad "Media": https://www.instagram.com/desert_rats_/Tyson "Navigation": https://www.instagram.com/thetyson.lee/

    Season 2, Episode 18: Russ and Liz make it to Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 160:35


    Hey Yall, In the second installment of the adventure series featuring Russ and Liz. We learn about their trek from Alabama to Alaska, including stops in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Canada. Follow their adventure here: @Steelcities.russ @bamalizzielou

    Season 2, Episode 17: Red Clay Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 90:49


    Hey YallZach, the creator of the Red Clay Rally joins the Regulars to talk about the upcoming Rally. He busts some myths, shares the changes for this year, and talks about general rally chatter. If you are participating in the 2022 Red Clay Rally, this is a "Must Listen"!

    Season 2, Episode 16: Summer is over, welcome to camping season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 78:20


    Hey Yall - The regulars check in and talk about adventures over the summer and what adventures are on the horizon! 

    Season 2, Episode 15: Jeep CJ8 Resto-Mod - "Lockers before Light Bars"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 79:30


    Hey yall! The regulars check-in after a brief break to enjoy the summer. We talk about trips we have embarked upon over the summer...including our own Bankrupt Retreat to the mountains of Georgia! We also get deep with the most recent CJ8 Resto-mod progress, including adding lockers and other goodies to the rig! Lastly, we announce our partnership with the Red Clay Rally. If you wish to participate in our Trail clean-up project, please reach out over email to Bankruptoverland@gmail.com 

    Season 2, Episode 14: Becoming Full Time Overlanders with Russ and Liz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 96:20


    Russ and Liz join the regulars and begin to tell their transformation story from 9-5ers into full-time overlanders. Tonight we learn about how they came to the decision to hit the road, their setup, and where they are heading first! Tune in and follow alongInstagram: @Bankrupt_Overland_Podcast @SteelCities.Overland@Russ.Giovanetti.Photo@bamalizzielou

    Season 2, Episode 13: Ethan (@nashpro4x) Joins the Regulars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 83:06


    Hey Yall! We have a special cast for you this time. Ethan (Nashpro4x) joins the regular to talk about his Nissan Frontier build and his time spent in Utah this Spring. 

    Season 2, Episode 12: Tech Talk: 100 Series Land Cruiser Buying Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 112:07


    Hey Yall! Welcome back, hope you have a full case of Juice boxes for this one! The regulars dig deep into the SLEE buying guide https://sleeoffroad.com/tech-zone/100-series-newbie-guide/ for 100 series to talk about real-world examples and unique things to look for when on the market for a 100 series. Reach out to us on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bankrupt_overland_podcast/ to let us know what you think, and if there is anything you'd add from your experience! 

    Season 2, Episode 11: The Regulars Talk Water Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 73:27


    Hey Yall - Welcome Back! We review multiple types of water systems...from your dependable Blue Jug all the way up to full-on DIY water management systems that you can make in your own garage. Hope you enjoy the episode. Please reach out on social for any questions! Instagram: Bankrupt_Overland_Podcast 

    Season 2, Episode 10: Trail Comms, Midland GMRS, Garmin InReach and Starlink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 72:32


    Hey yall! We cover all things trail communication on this episode. We talk a lot about Midland, since we partnered with them for some testing on LJ's Moab trip. We also expand out to Garmin Inreach and Starlink to go full circle COMMS! Hope you enjoy! 

    Season 2: Episode 9: Recap of LJ's Experience on Roam4lo's Explore Utah Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 90:16


    Hey Yall! We wrap up the Roam4lo Series with a recap of the Explore Utah trip with the Regulars +Will. 

    Season 2, Episode 8: Live from Utah!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 73:55


    Hay Yall!LJ and Matt, creator of Roam4lo, hang out and talk about the Explore Utah Trip from the gatekeeper at Lockhart Basin in Utah. Find the video form on our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq8dWjcL1VjnJJdfpiRarRw 

    Season 2, Episode 7: Roam4lo Explore Utah trip is days away

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 113:04


    Hey Yall!LJ is a few days away from Utah and Will joins to talk about his trips to King of Hammers, Schooliepalooza, and a few more expos along the way!

    Season 2, Episode 6: We talk We talk Roam4lo Utah Overlanding Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 78:39


    Hey YallLJ is in full trip prep for the Utah trip with Roam4lo crew, and we grab the scoop from him on preparing the Land Cruiser and Kit. 

    Season 2, Episode 5: Jake Burkey, of Busted Knuckle Offroad, joins us to talk Rock Bouncers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 83:28


    Hey Yall! Jake Burkey, with Busted Knuckle Offroad, joins the regulars to talk about his journey from offroad enthusiast.... to master fabricator....to business owner. Great story, and even better guest...Hope yall enjoy! https://bustedknuckleoffroad.com/ 

    Season 2, Episode 4: John breaks up with AHC and we rank LandCruiser series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 98:44


    On this episode of Bankrupt Overland,  John joins us to talk about further baselining of this 100 series, including converting from AHC to traditional suspension. We also compare and rank the different Land Cruiser series. Good time around the fire

    Season 2, Episode 3: Red Clay Rally Format and Strategy Changes in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 72:37


    Hey Yall! We invite Zach, the Creator/ rganizer of the Red Clay Rally back on to talk about the upcoming changes in the format and strategy for the 2022 event. 

    Season 2, Episode 2: Winter Overlanding

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 80:10


    The regulars are back for another podcast! We talk about Jeff's snow camping tripWe talk about what battery LJ should get for his Land CruiserWe talk about some things you want on a winter overlanding tripWe talk Diesel Heaters We walk about how to make an SOS message from stuff in your rigThanks for listening! 

    Season 2, Episode 1: We kick off Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 79:54


    The regulars kick off Season 2! We welcome Olivia to the Bankrupt Crew! We talk about Wyatt and LJ's weekend trip We talk about deep water crossings without a snorkelWe talk about the CJ8 Scrambler BuildWe talk about 2022 Project and PlansWe talk a little bit about Red Clay Rally class changes 

    Season 1, Episode 30: Roam4lo joins the Crew!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 64:41


    Welcome back! Matt, who created and leads Roam4lo, joins the regulars for a night around the fire. Roam4lo provides guided overland expeditions across the USA, including MOAB, Colorado, Outer Banks OBX, and all across the Southeast. We dive into the WHY behind creating and operating Roam4lo, and what a new driver can expect joining a guided trip.  Please consider donating to the KY Tornado relief fund - teamwkyrelieffund.ky.gov Where can you find us?Roam4lohttps://www.instagram.com/roam4lo/https://www.roam4lo.com/https://www.itrackms.com/Bankrupt Overland: https://www.instagram.com/bankrupt_overland/Here is where can you find the hosts:LJ: https://www.instagram.com/tn.adv/Steve: https://www.instagram.com/overlandsteve/Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/diy_land_cruiser/

    Season 1, Episode 29: SirWilliamGoes joins to talk about his 2021 USA tour de Overland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 90:09


    Hey! Welcome back, Will joins the crew to hang and talk shop around the fire. We cover Will's new lift from https://yotamafia.com/, Bushcrafting Vs Overlanding, EV Hacks, Purpose-built rigs for individual outdoor activities, Canvas Tent Jargon, Wills 2021 locations, Steve's future Build, and what we want to do in 2022!Here is where you find Will:YT:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkDWLVwkvqN2HyHywjKBcgInsta: https://www.instagram.com/sirwilliamgoes/Here is where can you find the hosts:LJ: https://www.instagram.com/tn.adv/Steve: https://www.instagram.com/overlandsteve/Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/diy_land_cruiser/

    Season 1, Episode 28: 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 63:36


    Steve, Jeff, and LJ talk camping and overlanding gift ideas Tech Review: How to measure lighting: LUX Vs LumenProducts discused:WaganTech Magentic Light - https://amzn.to/3cYaLPb NiteCore Headlamp - https://amzn.to/3rfVUYJ Jackery - https://amzn.to/3rhlGf9Survival first aid kits -  https://amzn.to/3xspCek Deisel Heater - https://amzn.to/3nYQVcS Waterport - https://amzn.to/314uLwY HART Water system - https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-20-Volt-Rinser-Kit-1-20-Volt-2Ah-Lithium-Ion-Battery/536777869 Element E50 Fire Extinguisher -https://elementfire.com/products/element-e50 Twinkle  Lights https://amzn.to/3FX8xfI

    Season 1, Episode 27: We talk everything Red Clay Rally 2021

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 82:51


    The crew competed against 40 teams and placed 3rd in the Red Clay Rally. Tonight, the drivers (Erik, Jeff & LJ) join up with Steve to review the rally's trail technicality, camping accommodations, and event culture. 

    Season 1, Episode 26: We talk to the creator of the Red Clay Rally

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 60:13


    Zach, the Red Clay Rally creator, and event director joined the crew to talk about how the rally originated, what they have learned over the years and he gives some advice/tips/general info for the 2021 Red Clay Rally. 

    Season 1, Episode 25: LJ's trip to Silverton, Colorado and Moab, Utah

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 81:34


    Jeff, Steve, and LJ talk about LJ's trip across the country to explore the mountain passes of the San Juan's, and the desert of Moab, Utah. 

    Season 1, Episode 24: We talk to Kurt Williams @cruiserkurt

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 59:56


    We talk with the Land Cruiser Guru, Owner of Cruiser Outfitters, Member of Xoveland, Members of Expeditions7, Professional Baja Racer,  Kurt Williams. 

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    Season 1, Episode 23: Tech'sh Talk: Common 100 Series maintenance repairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 94:41


    Steve and LJ talk about the common maintenance items on an older 100 series Land Cruiser's

    Season 1, Episode 22: Lee Sumner Part 2 @lee.sumner

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 74:39


    Part 2 of the conversation with Lee Sumner! 

    Season 1, Episode 22: Lee Sumner Part 1 @lee.sumner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 62:38


    The crew talks with a leader in the east coast land cruiser community and creator of the "Cruisers on the Rocks" event, Lee Sumner. 

    Season 1, Episode 21: Steve's Cross-Country Expedition

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 76:07


    Steve shares the highlights of his cross-country expedition! 

    Season 1, Episode 20: We talk to Holly @texasadventureher

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 7, 2021 54:19


    Season 1, Episode 19: Steve, Jeff and LJ Talk about Roof Top Tents

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 7, 2021 59:30


    Season 1, Episode 18: We chat with Sir Wiliam Goes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 74:40


    This week we catch up with Will in New Mexico!

    Season 1, Episode 17: TECH TALK We Talk About Dual Battery Setups

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 70:02


    This month we talk about dual battery setups and the different kinds of ways to set them up.

    Season 1, Episode 16: We talk about Jeff's trip to Windrock

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 63:46


    Jeff, Steve, and LJ talk about Jeff's stormy wheeling trip to Windrock! 

    17 WEDNESDAY Season 1, Episode 15: Women's History Month - We talk to Jillian @jillianrebekah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 72:08


    We have an awesome talk with Jillian about all things overland along with her Women's only Events around the west coast.

    Season 1, Episode 14: Women's History Month - We talk to Kate @the.mom.cruiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 61:27


    We chat with Kate about the things she has done to her cruiser and what she plans on doing. We also sync up on projects we're all working on.

    Season 1, Episode 13: Women's History Month - We talk to Holly @texasadventureher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 58:51


    We chat with Holly about her travels, her Jeep and her awesome Tiger Moth trailer.

    Season 1, Episode 12: TECH TALK - How ATRAC Works on Land Cruisers / Toyotas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 66:19


    In this episode we talk about how ATRAC works with Toyota and the Land Cruiser 100/200 Series.

    Season 1, Episode 11: We talk about our favorite Overland Rigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 59:01


    This week we talk about our Favorite Overland rights that we could build with Jeff, Steve and LJ

    Season 1, Episode 10: We talk to SUBOVERLAND a Suburban Camper Conversion Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 55:18


    We talk to Grady about all things Chevrolet Suburban (SUBOVERLAND). Suburban Camper conversions are more affordable than you think.

    Season 1, Episode 9: Recovery Gear and Spotting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 57:11


    The regular crew discusses recovery gear and spotting techniques. 

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