4x4 Canada (4X4 Canada Podcast)
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| 25 Jul 2022 | Have You Ever Seen A Hummer H2 Off Road? The Unexpected Off Road Does The Unexpected! | 01:10:23 | |
Our guest in this episode, MikeTishken, drives his H2 Hummer all over British Columbia. People do not expect to see his H2 Hummer in the places he takes it, hence the name of Youtube channel, The Unexpected Off Road. We discuss this, as well as his time he spent working for Hummer in Florida, the fall of the Hummer brand as well as his volunteer work with the Four Wheel Drive Association Of BC. Please check out The Unexpected Off Road on his social media. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnexpectedOffRoad https://www.instagram.com/theunexpectedoffroad/ https://www.facebook.com/The-unexpected-off-road-100234622062034 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Conquering The NORRA Mexican 1000 Off Road Race : Canadian Short Course Racer Takes On Baja | 00:43:54 | |
In this episode, we talk with Canadian off road racer Steve McCrossan about his recent second place finish at the NORRA Mexican 1000 desert race. A long time Ontario short course racer, McCrossan and his team recently made the move from their high tech Pro 4 short course truck to racing the Baja in a short wheelbase early Ford Bronco. We talk about the incredible atmosphere at the NORRA race as well as the differences between short course and desert racing. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Dale Nyeste Talks About Racing Short Course & Desert Racing As Well As Sprint Cars | 00:55:40 | |
In todays episode, Wes sits down and talks with long time friend and British Columbia off road racer Dale Nyeste. They talk about the good old days of distance racing and short course racing around Kamloops, as well as desert racing in the states. Dale reveals which he prefers and also compares them the the pavement sprint car racing he currently does. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Discussing Camping & Fishing In Northern Ontario With Doug From Pinetree Line | 01:00:38 | |
This episode is almost not an interview. It is easy to picture Wes and Doug from Pinetree Line chatting around a campfire. We talk about everything from camping, canoeing, our favourite camping gear and meals. Even about a tornado in Sudbury, Ontario! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Is Overlanding A Fancy Word For Truck Camping? Find Out What Colin From Overlanding Over Land Thinks! | 00:33:28 | |
In todays episode, we talk with Colin from Overlanding Over Land about his YouTube channel, where his sarcastic mockery of overlanding keeps fans either laughing or grabbing their pitchforks. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Mike From The Unexpected Off Road Talks About His Experiences Working On Electric Vehicles | 00:40:29 | |
Mike from The Unexpected Off Road talks about the pros and cons of electric vehicles. His experience as a electric vehicle specialist at a local GM dealership gives him a little insight behind the scenes. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | American Buggy Driver Loves Racing In Canada! Roger Caddell Sits Down For Some Bench Racing! | 01:10:31 | |
Washington State off road buggy racer Roger Caddell sits down with Wes to talk about his experiences racing in Canada over the years. Everything from the 4 race Stadium series and other short course races to long distance desert racing for years in Kamloops BC. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Tim From TMR Customs Talks About Their DIY Builder Parts Company And Ultra 4 Rock Racing In Ontario | 00:41:20 | |
In this episode, Wes talks with Tim from TMR Customs, which is probably the best known name in DIY builder parts in North America. Based in Ontario, TMR manufactures everything from mounting tabs to steering and suspension components. We talk about rebuildable heim joints and their tube chassis kit in a box. The discussion turns towards the TMR Customs Race Series in Ontario, followed by an interesting suggestion on who the next guest should be on the podcast. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Everything You Need To Know About First Aid Kits & Wilderness First Aid Training With Ken From wildmedkits.ca | 00:54:51 | |
For me, this is one of the most interesting interviews I have done yet for the reason that I learned a lot. It started out with the fact that I need a new first aid kit and did not want one of those generic drug store kits. Thinking that I am not the only one that has questions about what I really need, I contacted Ken from www.wildmedkits.ca . In this episode, we talk about the basics of first aid kits and wilderness first aid training. Their tear away headrest mounted first aid bag and pet first aid kit really interested me! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | 10 Off Road Racing With The Quesnel 4x4 Club : Ultra 4 Style & Mud Bogs Are Alive In The BC Cariboo Area | 00:49:00 | |
Did you know that there is 4x4 racing in the Cariboo area of British Columbia? The Quesnel 4x4 Club hosts a variety of events, including Ultra 4 style and mud bogs. They even race in 3 feet of snow in the winter! True Canadians! There events have a wide range of vehicles, from beaters with a heater to Ultra 4 buggies along with everything in between! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | 11: Gee From BC Talks About His Youtube Videos, Overland Expos And The British Columbia 4x4 Family | 01:03:12 | |
Todays guest is Gary, aka Gee From BC. We talk about his popular Youtube channel, Overland Expos and so much more! One thing I love about the Gee From BC channel is that is a regular guy doing good quality videos that I can relate to you. Make sure to check out his channel at Gee From BC on Youtube as well as his Facebook and Instagram pages. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | 012: Made In Canada Recovery Gear And Shop Tools | 00:07:25 | |
Today is a short episode where I talk about Made in Canada recovery gear and shop tools. Who am I missing? 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | 13: Ian From Afraid Knot Ropes Talks About His Made In Canada Recovery Gear | 01:02:02 | |
In our lucky #13 episode, Wes talks with Ian from Afraid Knot Ropes from Ontario. We talk about his kinetic ropes, synthetic winch lines and shackles as well as his line of Can Am parts. Stick around to the end where we talk about some of the overland expo style events in Ontario. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | 14: The Top 4x4 Mistakes People Make When Off Roading Or Overlanding | 00:19:49 | |
Here are some of my thoughts on 11 mistakes that people make when four wheeling. Let me know what you think on our Facebook page or rate and comment on your podcast carrier. Am I bang on? Am I too harsh? I am an old grumpy opininated asshole? I would love to hear from you! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | 15: The Pawsativity Team From British Columbia Discuss Their Adventures At The Rebelle Rally | 01:12:09 | |
Our guests today are Katrina and Liza from the Pawsativity 144 team. They recently finished the Rebelle Rally, an 8 day off road and orienteering event in the US desert. The event is widely known for empowering women and I found this pair of ladies to be truly inspiring. Honestly, I am not sure how to explain this conversation. We laughed a lot, they shared some deeper moments and there was a lot of advice about wheeling and life in general. I hope that you will find this interview to be as educational, inspirational and fun as I did. It was a true honour and joy to have these ladies join me in a great conversation. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | 16: All About RTT's: David From Skye Tents Talks About Roof Top Tents | 00:56:26 | |
Let's talk about roof top tents! Why are some a lot less money than others? How are they constructed differently? What are the differences between the canvas? Our guest today was looking for a roof top tent but could not find one that met the quality, design and budget that he was looking for. That is how the Canadian based Skye Tents was born! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | 17: Teddy From Unwinding Roads Talks About Overlanding, Youtube, His New Jeep Gladiator And The Alexander Mackenzie Trail | 01:14:50 | |
Teddy from Unwinding Roads is a fun loving family BC man that has a great YouTube channel. In this episode, we get deep and personal when we talk about family, the real reason he has bought a new Jeep Gladiator, the incident on the Alexander Mackenzie trail and a lot more things that he has not even shared with his Youtube audience. Make sure to listen through to the end to get the inside scoop! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | 18: Dave & Leanna Davies Talk About Their His N Hers Mega Trucks, Horsepower Ranch Off Road Motorsports Park And The Northwest Mud Racing Association | 01:04:39 | |
Our guests today lead a very busy lifestyle. Dave and Leanna Davies from BC have a pair of 1600 horsepower mega trucks that they race all over Western Canada. They also own the 100 Mile Horsepower Ranch, which is a 150 acre off road motorsports park. In addition, Leanna is the president of the Northwest Mud Racing Association! In this episode, we talk about Hill n Hole racing with the mega trucks as well as mud drags and mud racing across British Coumbia! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | 19: Top Overlanding & 4x4 Christmas Gifts For 2022! | 00:12:50 | |
Christmas is on its way and I thought it would be neat to get some Christmas gift ideas from some of our previous guests. Please use the links below as some of them are affiliate links and they may help the 4x4 canada podcast as well as our guests that have been on the show over the past year. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | 20: Basics Of Detailing Your 4x4 With Josh From TOC Supplies | 01:12:02 | |
Today we are talking about auto detailing with Josh from TOC Supplies , an Ontario based company that sells quality detailing products. Josh is a professional detailer and gave lots of tips and tricks in this interview. Remember to use the 4x4 Canada code for a 10% discount. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | 21: Extreme 4x4 Racing In Alberta & Four Wheeling in Northern Saskatchewan With Darien From Piston Broke Films | 01:04:23 | |
Rocks! Mud! Jumps! Rev Limiters! We talk with Darien from PistNbroke who creates videos about extreme off road racing in Alberta as well as four wheeling in northern Saskatchewan. Yes, there is some great four wheeling in Saskatchewan! Did you know he is building a monster side by side ? 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 28 Dec 2022 | 22: We Talk About Go Tread Recovery Boards & Other Overland Essentials With Kevin From StrikeForce67 | 00:48:05 | |
Are you ready to learn about a new style of recovery board? We talk to Kevin from Strike Force 67 about the Go Tread foldable recovery boards and other recovery and overland products they carry. We also talk about their support of the Wounded Warriors Canada and the Trillium Off Road Recovery Group. We also chatted about the Orverland Nth events and how to get started in overlanding in Ontario and across Canada. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | 23: Four Wheeling In Northern Alberta With Mudbudz Wheeling | 00:54:03 | |
Adventures out in the beautiful outdoors with great friends is what is all about. Does not matter if you are running a Jeep, a Toyota, getting stuck or fixing a broken rig, it is all about sharing that experience with friends and creating memories. Christine from Mudbudz Wheeling is all about having safe, responsible fun while creating content for her youtube channel. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | 24: Overlanding In Ontario? Overland Nth Expos Are A Must Do! | 01:37:38 | |
Christian and Luke from Overland Nth sit down with Wes to talk about their overland festivals in Ontario. Their events are legendary for creating an enviroment and a community that values inclusivity, family, entertainment and enviromental stewardship while exploring the great outdoors. All three of their events are discussed in detail, as well as their involvement of the new overlanding hall at the March Sportsmand Show in Toronto. Towards the end, we discuss their new initiative, the Ultimate Overland Build charity. They will be raffling off a fully built overlanding rig, with the proceeds going to the Wounded Warriors organization. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | 25: The Four Wheel Drive Association Of BC With Kim Reeves | 01:15:35 | |
Formed in 1977, The Four Wheel Drive Association Of BC advocates for the public use of public lands. In this interview, we talk with Kim Reeves, who has been the association president for over 13 years. We discuss the various rec sites that the association maintains across the province, along with the 3 forest fire lookouts. Also on the table is the Wheeling Wisely and Wheelers Of Tomorrow programs. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | 26: Best Camping & Exploring Books By Canadian Authors | 00:13:39 | |
A quick solo episode about some of my favorite camping and exploration books by Canadian authors. There is nothing like slipping into another world sometimes! Who did I miss? Let us know on our Instagram and Facebook pages! Links are down below. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | 27: Overlanding & Soft Roading Subaru & Other Crossovers With Flat 4 Off Road | 01:16:35 | |
Did you know that Subarus are not just made for Starbucks and the ski hill? Our guests today wheel their Subaru vehicles off road and use them for overlanding. What started out as a passion has lead them to creating a business specializing in Subaru and other crossover vehicles. Wes talks to Austen and Chase from Flat 4 Off Road in Calgary about how capable these vehicles are and how to modify them. We talk Subarus, Ford Bronco Sports and electric vehicles. Check out their Instagram and Facebook links below for some great ideas on setting up your crossover for soft roading and exploring. Also check out Chase's Youtube channel, it is what really opened my eyes to what these vehicles can do. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | 28: Gourmet Camp Cooking & Four Wheeling With Just Jeeping Adventures | 01:14:55 | |
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Pulled Pork Tacos cooked in a dutch oven over coals. If this does not make you want to listen to this episode, then we cannot be friends. Today I talk with Duanne from Just Jeeping Adventures about his 1200 horsepower Toyota Supra, his 580 horsepower street bike , his Jeep, his YouTube channel and of course, gourmet camp cooking. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | 29: Vill From Krave Automotive Talks About Modifying Toyotas, Overlanding & Trails 4 Tommorow | 01:15:46 | |
Todays guest is a Toyota fan. Not only has he owned a variety of modified 4Runners and Tacomas, he is also the sales and marketing manager for Toyota Specialists Krave Automotive in Calgary. We talked about modifying Toyotas, some of the Made in Canada products they sell and the Trails 4 Tomorrow organization. Oh yeah, he is a pretty awesome photographer. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | 30: Ryan Vanveen Talks About Winter Camping & Forest Fire Lookouts | 01:13:25 | |
When looking at the Instagram of Ryan Vanveen, the first thing you notice is his great eye for capturing incredible photographs. Then you notice other things like his love of forest fire lookouts, how much winter camping and outdoor sports he does and also his big campfires. Ryan sat down with Wes to discuss the whole winter camping thing as well as their mutual love of forest fire lookouts. They also discussed the companies that Ryan is an ambassador for. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | GTA Jeep Girls: Empowering Women, Building Life Long Friendships & Living The Jeep Life | 00:40:13 | |
The GTA Jeep Girls is group of 1600 women living the Jeep Life. On International Womens Day, Nikki and Trisha joined Wes in a conversation about how their organization brought like minded female Jeep owners together and how it literally changed the lives of many women. With 9 chapters across Southern Ontario, members get together at local women only meetups as well as get out four wheeling. When in the bush, more experienced wheelers like Trisha teach new Jeepers proper driving, recovery and 4x4 etiquette. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Maniac & Jurassic Attack Monster Trucks Along With Truck Pulling With Don Frankish | 00:58:13 | |
Alberta resident Don Frankish is one of monster truck pioneers in Canada. In this episode, we talk about how he started off truck and tractor pulling with his family, then moved into the monster truck world with his Maniac monster truck. He explains how he came up with the concept for the Jurassic Attack monster truck and his experiences driving monster trucks around the world since the early 90's. There has been a lot of changes over the years with the truck technology and even the course layouts. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Is Red Bear Outdoors The Best Overlanding Store In Ontario? | 01:35:00 | |
Have you heard about Red Bear Outdoors, a highly recommended outdoors and camping store in Toronto, Ontario? In this episode, Wes talks with Mike about how this store started by selling roof top tents on the side. As things took off, they expanded to other products such as awnings, power fridges, Jackery and vehicle mounted electronics and all the overlanding gear. They are a one stop shop! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Are The Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo & Spring Gear Up The Best Overlanding Events In Western Canada? | 01:04:01 | |
The Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo has a new May event this year in Red Deer, the Spring Gear Up! Wes chats with Dave and Jason about the new event and how it differs from their flagship event. Each event is unique, but the core values stayed the same. Both events are family focused to include not only overlanders, but also all forms of outdoor recreation. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | 4x4 Canada Podcast On the Northwest Jeepcast! | 01:02:07 | |
Todays show is going to be a little different. Last week I had an interview on the Northwest Jeepcast and have decided to share that interview with you today. Stick around for lots of laughs and find out why I am not a fan of the term overlanding, why Canada is better than anything American, why we put the loon on our money and why I think the Whipsaw is the most overated trail in BC 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Not A Pavement Princess: Empowering Women Four Wheelers With Ontario's Amber Block | 01:03:56 | |
This a special episode for a few reasons! It is our first episode with our new co host Trisha and we also talked with Amber Block, who started the Not A Pavement Princess event in Ontario. She also organizes the newbie runs for the OF4WD - Ontario Federation of 4wd Recreationists. It was a fun conversation about teaching women the ins and outs of four wheeling as well as the life long friendships that are built at the Not A Pavement Princess event. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Exploring Atlantic Canada With Roam Wild Overland | 01:20:56 | |
In this episode, we have our first east coast guests! Jared and Andrew from Roam Wild Overland talk about their adventures throughout Atlantic Canada, camping with kids and their Roam Wild Overland store where they sell quality overlanding and camping gear. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Off Road Racing Ford Broncos With Rory Brown | 01:23:19 | |
Rory Brown has been four wheeling since the 70's and has some great stories! In this episode we talk about off road racing his Bronco in the 80's as well as his time in the Nanaimo Sidewinders 4x4 Club and volunteering with the Four Wheel Drive Associaiton Of BC. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 18 May 2023 | Introducing Our New Co Host Trisha And Other Podcast Updates | 00:38:58 | |
By now you may have heard Trisha's voice on a few episodes, but we wanted to take the time to properly introduce the new co host as well as learn a bit more about her. We also discussed a few other exciting changes coming to the podcast. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 25 May 2023 | 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner On 37's: We Talk With Michael From The 4Runners Of Ontario | 00:45:36 | |
When was the last time you saw a bright red 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner on 37's? We chatted with Michael from the 4Runners Of Ontario and TRD North clubs about his wild 4runner, his plans for 40's and how to dispose of a dead body. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Overlanders Meet In Vernon BC: Not Only Roof Top Tents! | 00:13:45 | |
This is a short episode with rig walk around interviews from the Overlanders Meet in Vernon British Columbia. Hosted by Vernon Toyota, 97 Customs, and Gear 4 Overland, it was a great event! I had the intentions of shooting more interviews but but ended up chit chatting too much! Our three interviews include Mike from The Unexepected Off Road and his H2 Hummer, Clay from Skyward Overland with his Jeep JL and Matt from Exploration Overland and the teardrop off road trailer that they manufacture in Alberta. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Trisha Attends Her First Overland Nth Event In Ontario! | 00:29:43 | |
As you may know, the 4x4 Canada Podcast has two hosts. Wes is in British Columbia and Trisha is in Ontario. It seems to be working out quite well as it allows us to attend more events and meet more people. A few weeks ago Trisha attended the Overland Nth event at AlbionHills in Ontario. It was her first overland event and she is hooked! Trisha did a great video which you can check out on our 4x4 Canada Podcast youtube channel. Have a look and let her know what you think! The in person video interviews and such is something new to both of us and I think Trisha did an excellent job! Were you at the event and did you see her wandering around in the 4x4 Canada Podcast shirt? Tell us your thoughts on the event and on trishas video in the comments on Youtube. Do not forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel! The following podcast is a modifed version of that video. Trust me, the video is so much better as there is more content and some awesome video shots. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Jeep Life & Exploring BC With Okanagan Overlanding | 01:13:58 | |
What does overlanding mean to you? What is the Jeep life all about? Join us as we talk with Mike from Okanagan Overlanding. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | What Is This Ducking Jeep Thing And How Did This Canadian Idea Take Over The Jeep World? | 00:46:24 | |
What the duck? We talk with Allison Parliament, the founder of the Duck Duck Jeep movement. She explains how she came up with the idea in Ontario and how it has exploded to over 50 countries around the world. The original idea was to bring a smile to one Jeep owner and this lesson in kindness has brought smiles to hundreds of thousands of Jeep owners. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | The Story Till Now: Shaun Discusses Jeep Gladiator Vs Ford Bronco, Youtube & Overlanding | 01:09:15 | |
Had a great chat with Shaun from The Story Till Now. Of course we talked about his Jeep Gladiator and his Gen 6 Ford Bronco, the behind the scenes of creating his Youtube videos, and the overlanding life. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | July Round Table Discusion With Mike & Matt From Red Bear Outdoors | 01:04:59 | |
We had our first round table discussion on Zoom! It will be a monthly event the 3rd Tuesday of every month and everyone is welcome to join us. The link is posted on our website at 4x4canadapodcast.com We had Mike and Matt from Red Bear Outdoors in Toronto join Wes and Trisha for a good bs session. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Adams Off Road Shop in BC : Fueled By Passion | 01:12:30 | |
In todays episode, Wes talks with Adam Gill from Adams Off Road Shop in Langley, BC. Adam has been in the Canadian 4x4 industry for years. The staff's commitment to customer service is why they are so busy. We talked about the shop, but also about great products they carry like AEV, Steersmarts, Baxter Performance and more. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Bucky, The Most Unique Overlanding Truck In Canada Plus Overlanding Africa In a Toyota Hilux | 01:29:31 | |
Today we have an awesome interview with Nick from Bucky Overland. We talk about his DAF T244 overland truck, which is probably one of the largest and most unique overland trucks in Canada. We also talk about his trip from South Africa to England via Egypt in a Toyota Hilux. Talk about two totally different vehicles! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Cascadia Overland Crew: A Couple Exploring British Columbia In Their Toyota 4Runner | 01:21:08 | |
Anzal and Allison are a fun couple! They spend a lot of time exploring BC in their Toyota 4Runner and they share their adventures on their Cascadia Overland Crew channel on Youtube. It was a fun conversation where we talked about overlanding as a couple, how to start out overlanding, Youtube and of course their 4Runner. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | Overland Actual: Alaska To Argentina With A Family Of 4 On Their First Camping Trip | 01:11:28 | |
Here is a wild idea. Imagine buying a new Jeep Gladiator and heading out on a trip with your family of 4 from Alaska, across Canada from the west to the east, hitting every state in the lower 48, then travelling through South America to Argentina. Now bring up the fact that you have not been camping with your family yet. Our guest today and his family are leaving next week on the trip of a lifetime. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 24 Aug 2023 | Is The Element Fire Extinguisher Your Best Option? | 00:55:43 | |
You have probably seen the Element Fire Extinguisher before. It is about the size of a road flare and lasts over 5 times longer than a regular 5lb fire extinguisher. We talked to Rob from Element about why their fire extinguisher is far superior to the regular powder version. Personally, I learned that they are approved in all major racing sanctioning bodies. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 31 Aug 2023 | VanCity Adventure : Father & Son Explore Vancouver BC & Beyond! | 01:03:13 | |
This is our first interview with a father and son! Daryl and Cayden from VanCity Adventures joined us. Along with Tosha the pug and sometimes Mom, they explore Vancouver and beyond. Sometimes they are visiting gems within the BC lower mainland and other times they are overlanding and camping across the province. We discused a variety of topics, including Caydens thoughts about exploring and the 11 year olds perspective on what parents should know about bringing their kids overlanding. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Hub City Overland: Canada Maritimes Four Wheeling In A Toyota Tacoma 4x4 | 01:00:52 | |
In this episode, we talked with Ryan from Hub City Overland about four wheeling in Eastern Canada. HIs videos on Youtube and Instagram showcase the Canadian Maritimes 4x4 world. While most of his wheeling buddies drive Jeeps, Ryan loves exploring in his Toyota Tacoma. We also talked about a number of Canadian companies he works with, which we have linked to below. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Jeep Gladiators of Overlanding Over Land and Crimson Off Road | 00:52:27 | |
Colin from Overlanding Over Land returns for his second interview along with Malcom from Crimson Off Road! These Vancouver Island guys just updgraded their rides to new Jeep Gladiators from White Rock Dodge with mods by Epic Adventure Outfitters. Prepare yourself for lots of laughter in this episode! Those of you that follow these guys on Youtube and Instagram know what I am talking about! If you do not, check out the links below. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Go Overland Canada Roof Top Tents: Which RTT Is Best For You? | 01:15:45 | |
We talked to Vito from Go Overland Canada about their roof top tents. We discussed the 9 versions of RTT that Go Overland Canada carries, along with the pros and cons of each one. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Testosterone Racing League: Off Road Go Karts & Male Bonding | 00:45:49 | |
These guys may be from Oregon, but they sure know how to have fun! We talked with Curtis and Emile from Testosterone Racing League. They race off road go karts and have a blast doing it! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | Casey 250 Talks About His 840 Horsepower Jeep Gladiator on 40's, EcoDiesel Overland JLU & JK Jeeps | 01:20:31 | |
Have you watched Casey250 On Youtube? In todays episode, Casey gives us the inside scoop on the Demonator, his 840 horsepower Jeep Gladiator on one tons and 40's. We also talk about his overlanding rig EcoDiesel JLU and his red JK that he still owns. We also talked about his recent trip to the Rubicon, the though process behind his youtube channel and what the future entails. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Overland Training Canada: 4x4 Training Around The World, Rebelle Rally & Driving Your 4x4 Off Road | 01:17:05 | |
Overland Training Canada is the premiere off road training company in North America! Wes and Trisha talked with Chris about his role with the Overland Expo events, the Rebelle Rally and the TransGlobal Car Expedition. Chris also talks about what he recommends for the first modification to your 4x4 or Jeep, 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 | Off Road Racing Ford Bronco In Ontario With John O'Donnell | 00:55:40 | |
In tbis interview, we talked with John O'Donnell from Bancroft, Ontario. He raced an early Ford Bronco in the 80's and 90's all across the province with the Ontario Off Road Racing Association. We talked about some of the tracks he raced at, including CNE and Toronto Skydome. If you want to hear some serious bench racing, this is a must listen! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | Brightsource LED Lights: Which One Is Best for You? | 01:06:48 | |
Welcome to our first episode about lights! Wes talked to Ian from Brightsource Lights. They carry a variety of lighting products including LED light bars, pods, service vehicle lights and even headlights. We talked about some technical stuff, like what Lumens actually mean and the lastest LED technology. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Summit Expedition Trucks: Made In Canada Aussie Style Aluminum Flatbeds For Overlanding | 01:03:27 | |
Do you love the looks of flatbeds on overland trucks? Summit Expedition Trucks in Alberta mades high quality flatbeds, aka flat deck, aka trays, The beds were inspired by those often seen in Australia, but have been designed and built to withstand Canadian extremes. Listen as host Wes and Ralf from Summit Expedition Trucks talk about the different options like canopy, water tanks etc as well as how SET overcame obstacles such as filler necks and new electrical wiring harnesses. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 09 Nov 2023 | Agawa Gear: The Best Bow Saws & Axe Made In Canada? | 00:41:25 | |
Have you seen the new 2 piece hatchet axe combination from Agawa Gear? How about their folding Boreal bow saw? Wes had a great chat with Brad and Graham from Agawa, an Ontario based company that saw a need for better quality camping gear. We talked about their flagship folding bow saws with unique cam locking design. We then followed up with their new to market axe and hatchet combination. We highly recommend checking out their website and Youtube videos! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Miolle Gear: Recovery Equipment for Overlanders & Jeep 4x4's | 01:13:00 | |
In this episode we talked with Anton from Miolle Gear. They sell recovery gear like kinetic ropes, soft shackles and tow straps. Miolle Gear also has just released fuel storage containers! For our 4x4 Canada Podcast family, Miolle has offered a 10% discount when using the code 4x4. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | Best Overlanding & 4x4 Black Friday Sales In Canada! | 00:11:12 | |
Are you ready for the Black Friday sales? In this episode Trisha and Wes talk about some of the sales by former 4x4 Canada guests. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | 4X4 & Overlanding Christmas Gift List Ideas From Our Past Guests | 00:42:45 | |
Welcome to our annual Christmas Gift List episode! Wes and Trisha asked some of our 2023 guests for some ideas for gifts around $20, around $50, around $100 and over $100. Thanks to the following for all the great ideas! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 07 Dec 2023 | Desert Racing Off Road Buggies From The 70's To The 90's With Bob Rea From British Columbia | 01:10:36 | |
Have you ever dreamed about racing across the desert in an off road race buggy? Now imagine doing it in the early 70's with 6" of wheel travel and an open face helmet. Bob Rae from BC raced all across Mexico, the western states and British Columbia from the early 70's through to the mid 90's. Wes had a great chat with Bob about racing the Baja, Mint 400 and countless other desert races. Bob had some interesting stories about Mickey Thompson, Parnelli Jones and other great racers from all over the Pacific Northwest. If you enjoyed this episode, we recommend you check out the Off Road Race Canada History group on Facebook. There is lots of photos and videos being posted from all across Canada. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | Jendell Overland Talks About Jeep JLU vs Gladiator and Overlanding In Ontario Canada | 01:13:04 | |
We had a great chat with Johnny from Jendell Overland in this episode. Johnny is one of the few people to own identically modified Jeep JLU and Gladiators at the same time. We talked about his Jeeps, his Youtube channel, four wheeling and overlanding in Ontario. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 21 Dec 2023 | Treeline Roof Top Tents: Made In Canada Overlanding Gear like RTT, Diesel Heater, Trailers & Fire Pits | 01:15:03 | |
Did you know that Treeline Outdoors makes the only Made In Canada Roof Top Tents? Or the best diesel heater on the market, which is also made in Canada? Their overland trailers are also made in canada. See a theme here? Check out this interview with Luke from Treeline Outdoors! What an incredible conversation about their products as well as life 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 28 Dec 2023 | 4x4 Canada Podcast 2023 Year In Review | 00:34:05 | |
What a year it was for the 4x4 Canada Podcast. As we started in July 2022, it was our first full year. Trisha joined Wes as a Co Host and brought a lot to the table. In our last episode of the year, we chatted about the year previous and our plans for 2024. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Tactical Roof Racks: Made In Canada Racks For Toyota Tacoma & 4Runner | 00:38:15 | |
Have you thought about a getting a roof rack for your Toyota Tacoma or 4Runner? Kevin from Tactical Roof Racks has the solution for you! These quality racks are built in British Columbia but they offer free shipping across Canada! They also manufacture molle panels for the Tacoma beds and outside the rear windows on the 4Runners. Proudly Made In Canada! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Jeep Rubicon On Tracks With Just Jeeping Adventures | 00:56:03 | |
Have you seen the White Jeep JLU Rubicon on tracks on Instagram and Youtube? Duanne from Just Jeeping Adventures returned to talk about his latest addition to his Jeep... tracks! Listen to find how they work in the snow and Duanne's othe thoughts on winter wheeling. Also, make sure to listen all the way to the end to hear what Trisha has nicknamed the Just Jeep Adventures Jeep. Trust me, it is not what you expect! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Rebelle Rally With The Can Toy Divas from British Columbia Canada | 01:33:05 | |
Most of you have heard about the Rebelle Rally, the navigational rallyfor women only in the USA desert. In this episode, we talked with Liza and Sue from West Kelowna BC about their adventures at the Rebelle Rally over the 3 times they participated. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Ford Bronco Off Road Racing In Ontario With Nicole McCrossan | 00:51:02 | |
Nicole McCrossan is a 3rd generation off road racer from Ontario and races an 80's Ford Bronco with the Ontario Off Road Racing Association. Trisha and Wes had so much fun talking about short course off road racing with Nicole! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Just A Jeep Girl: We Talk With Tasha About Four Wheeling Topless All Around Ontario | 01:10:25 | |
She goes by Just A Jeep Girl and she likes to go topless!Tasha lives in the Ottawa area, loves her Jeep, her kids and dog. Join us as we have a laughter filled discussion about Jeeps and four wheeling all across Ontario. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Toyota Talk With Clinton From Dirt Garage: Tacoma On 40's, V8 Powered Pickups & BC Mountains | 01:19:55 | |
I am sure you have watched the Dirt Garage videos on Youtube. In this episode, Wes chatted with Clinton about his new 2nd - 3rd Generation Tacoma on one tons and 40's, his V8 powered 89-95 Toyota pickup and the joys of living in the BC Rocky Mountains. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Trillium Off Road Recovery:The Best Help Get Unstuck Group In Ontario Canada | 01:09:24 | |
In this episode, we talked with Evan and Ian from the Trillium Off Road Recovery group based in Ontario. They are a group of people who volunteer to help others get unstuck. We talked about recoveries and safety of course, but also chatted about their group runs. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Axlebusters Mega Truck Racing Series In Western Canada | 01:17:47 | |
Mega Truck racing is alive and well in Western Canada! Wes chatted with Kyle Walton and Dustin Stacey from the Axlebusters Off Roaders Club. Discussion includes the new Mega Truck series in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan, the guys talked about their own rigs and the culture of Mega Truck racing in Western Canada. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Reuploaded: Subaru Overlanding With Canadian Battlewagon | 00:50:02 | |
This is a second time uploading this episode. The first time only uploaded 15 minutes for some reason. Did you know that Subaru makes great vehicles for overlanding? We chatted with Jason from Cdn_bttlwgn about the Subaru life, his modified Crosstrek, overlanding in general, his incredible trip to the east coast. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Adventures Of Sunny & Sher: Exploring BC In A Toyota FJ Cruiser | 00:51:02 | |
Not that Sunny and Sher! We are talking about Sherry and her bright yellow Toyota FJ Cruiser named Sunny. A great conversation about exploring the British Columbia Okanagan and other areas solo as well as with her husband and sons. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Get A Grip Off Road Driving School In Ontario | 01:12:43 | |
Did you know that there is an off road driving and recovery school in Ontario? We talked with Shaun and Cathy about the Get A Grip Driving School as well as the Storm Trooper Cruisers, who help nurses and doctors get to the hospitals in blizzards. Just a heads up, Shaun had a battle with cancer and his voice is a little different and sometimes hard to hear in this interview. However, it is worth listening to this interview. The off road knowledge these two have is incredible. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Shadow Creek Overland: Exploring Alberta In A ZR2 | 01:09:14 | |
The Chevrolet ZR2 is a very capable package, especially when you put the modifications on that Randall from Shadow Creek Overland has! We chatted about the ZR2 world, exploring Alberta and how the outdoors clears your mind. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Central Ontario Off Road Jeep Club: Newbies & Experienced Jeepers Welcome! | 01:12:50 | |
The Central Ontario Off Road Jeep Club loves all Jeeps! Members range from veterans with modified Jeeps to new Jeep owners that just bought their Jeep. They have a lot of runs including newbie runs where the teach and coach new Jeepers. They are also involved with the OF4WD and maintain a number of trails. If you own a Jeep, check them out! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | OF4WD: ONTARIO FEDERATION OF 4WD RECREATIONISTS | 01:14:57 | |
The Ontario Federation of 4 Wheel Drive recreationists (OF4WD) are a Provincial umbrella organization comprised of 4×4 clubs and individual members. Wes and Trisha had a chance to talk with 3 long standing members of the OF4WD. There was a variety of topics, including trail maintenance, newbie days, Camp NL, GMRS radio updates and more. Their mandate is to represent the interests of the 4×4 community and ensure the long term sustainability of 4 wheel drive recreation in the province of Ontario. They work to achieve this through user education, advocacy work and cooperative trail management and maintenance programs. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Is The RUX The Ultimate Storage Solution? | 00:43:59 | |
Have you heard of the RUX? We talked with Tony from RUX about their revolutionary modular storage system. The 70 packs like a gear box, travels like a tote or gear box and collapses when empty to save space. As Trisha mentions, their bags are not only fashionable, but is weatherproof and practical. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Is Jeepapalooza The Best 4x4 Off Road Event In British Columbia? | 00:40:58 | |
Jeepapalooza is a charity event on Vancouver Island BC that has raised over $175,000 for BC Cancer over the last 10 years. The event is held on the May long weekend and is open to all street legal 4x4's, not just Jeeps. The festival not only includes guided trail rides, but also live music, food and camping. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Trails For Tomorrow: Alberta Voice Of 4x4 Enthusiasts | 00:44:36 | |
Trails For Tomorrow is an Alberta wide organization who are trail stewards that protect and restore sustainable recreational trails for 4wd vehicles across the province. Wes had a great chat with Vill, the new president. We discussed the concept behind the Trails For Tomorrow group, how to become involved, the new membership model and their plans for 2024. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Finding Lifes Moments : | 01:02:43 | |
Finding Lifes Moments. What a perfect name for a Youtube channel. In this interview, Wes talks with Walter and Joanne from Finding Lifes Moments. Of course we talked about their Toyota Tacoma and exploring the BC mountains, but we also discussed the ups and downs of life and well... Finding Lifes Moments. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 09 May 2024 | BC Overland Rally : Not Just Another Overlanding Event | 01:02:25 | |
Overlanding means so many different things to so many people. In the end, it is about exploring and connecting with nature and friends. Wes had a great discussion with Ray and Marianne, organizers of the BC Overland Rally. We talked about the new location, vendors, classes, trail rides and most importantly, the people that attend the event. How attendees have created special bonds and friendships with each other over the years. This years event takes place July 11-14 in Kelowna, British Columbia. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 16 May 2024 | London To Singapore In A 1950's Series 1 Land Rover | 00:31:49 | |
Imagine buying a 1950's Land Rover from a farmers field, doing some basic maintenance, driving it to a Land Rover event only for it to catch on fire, then putting it in a seacan to ship it to London.... then driving from London To Singapore with your wife and 3 teen boys. Today we talk with Ray and Marianne from the BC Overland Rally about their crazy trip from London to Singapore. One of the biggest takeaway was about the incredible people they met throughout their trip. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Northern Ontario Off Road Jeep Club | 00:46:43 | |
This week we have Josh from the Northern Ontario Off Road Jeep Club. We discussed the club, but also the Voyageur Mult Use Trail System near North Bay Ontario. There is over 300 kms of trails for 4x4's, quads and more. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 30 May 2024 | Overland Alberta & Alberta Outdoor Adventure: Jason talks Jeeps, Youtube and Festivals | 01:03:52 | |
In this episode, we talk with Jason from Overland Alberta, the Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo and Trails for Tommorrow! We discussed everything from growing up on a longhorn cattle ranch in BC, exploring the four corners of Alberta, creating an outdoor adventure festival and working to ensure the trails across Alberta remain open. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | True North Okanagan: Jeeps, Mountain Tops and Love. | 00:46:19 | |
We had the chance to talk to James and Joelle from True North Okanagan. This bubbly couple is fairly new to the four wheeling world, but they have been sharing their adventures, failures and tribulations on their Youtube channel. They explore the BC Interior in their Jeep with their dog, aka Sir Farts A Lot. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Lets Get Lost: Overlanding British Columbia In A Jeep JLU | 00:47:32 | |
This week Wes talks with Tyler from Lets Get Lost on Youtube. Of course we talked about his Jeep Rubicon JLU and exploring Vancouver Island in BC, but we also talked a lot about his Youtube channel. Things like his editing process and his thought process behind creating his videos. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | Gray Wolf Overland: From Growing Up In India to Jeep Rubicon 4XE | 01:07:41 | |
Today we talked with Subash from Gray Wold Overland. One thing we want to point out is our onversation about his Jeep Rubicon 4XE and the technogy it has. We discussed how you have to drive an electric vehicle different off road and what setitns to use on the Jeep 4XE. The discussion also inolved some technical 4xE and susension talk since Subash is an engineer. We started the convesation arond Subash growing up in India and falling in love with the vintage Jeep and Mahindra vehicles. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Adventure Dog Overland: Exploring Alberta With Mans Best Friend | 01:01:39 | |
We talked with Ryan from Adventure Dog Overland. Of course, we talked a lot about Barrett, his Chesapeake Bay retriever. Together, they explore Alberta and BC in their Ford F150. We also talked about his 15 years of military service and his adventures around the world. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | Exploring Atlantic Canada With Zach From The Lost Spike | 00:51:49 | |
Zach from The Lost Spike on Instagram talks to Wes and Trisha about exploring Atlantic Canada. We talked about his start into overlanding with his Hyundai Tuscon and then later on his Toyota 4Runner. Overland Nth in Ontario, his dog Juno and the Hub Ciity Overlanding group on Facebook. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | Destined For Wild: Overlanding to Argentina from British Columbia In A Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser | 01:27:30 | |
Today we talk with Josh and Vanessa from Destined For Wild. They travelled from British Columbia to Argentina over 9 months in their Toyota 80 series Land Cruiser. We talked about the foods, the culture and the people of Central and South America. Plus volcanoes, vehicle breakdowns, Maya and Aztec ruins and the feeling when this adventure ends. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Big Bad & Bouncy Monster Truck: One Of The First Monster Trucks In Canada | 00:52:50 | |
Had a great chat with Mike Harrison from Ontario about old school monster trucks and mudding! Mike restored the Big Bad & Bouncy monster truck, one of the first monster trucks in Canada. He also has Sasquatch, a tractor tire mud bogger that was built in the 80s. If you like mud and monster trucks, this is a must listen to! 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Wild Safe BC: How To Be Bear Aware & Share The Wilderness With Wild Animals | 00:51:57 | |
This invterview is something different for you. Wes talked with Gabriela from WildSafeBC, who is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education and community solutions. We discussed a lot about bears, including how to prevent conflict reduction strategies and what to do in the case you do encounter a bear. There was a great discussion about bear spray and how to store and use it properly. It was a very informative interview, but we highly recommend you check out their website for information. They have some great "courses" preventing conflicts and living together with wild animals. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | BC Overland Rally Coverage | 00:45:47 | |
Wes attened the BC Overland Rally in Kelowna BC. This episode is some of the interviews that he did. Visuals are also on our instagram channel. 15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada | |||