Budget Overland

Benji Ward

Welcome to the Budget Overland Podcast! If you like exploring, camping and nature you'll find this podcast interesting, relevant and entertaining! My name is Benji Ward, I created Budget Overland in 2021. What started out as me creating a Facebook page in hope of connecting with other like-minded people, quickly led to having a Podcast, YouTube channel and connecting with a lot of really cool people from the overland community worldwide!  Like most of you, the idea of having to spend a lot of money in order to go camp in the woods wasn't very appealing. With a handful of other hobbies plus having a wife and young son, spending a lot of money upfront just wasn't an option.  There's nothing wrong with big ticket items.  "Buy once, cry once".  Having a better understanding of your needs vs wants can provide a clearer choice when time times to pull the trigger on the more expensive items.  I have low end gear and premium gear.  The more you get out. Camping and long trips, you'll soon know what your "needs" over "wants" will be.   We have real life discussions about overlanding.  Guests range from noobs to pros and all in between!  Hope you enjoy!  -Benji

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Matt | Ozark Overland Adventures
16-11-2023
Matt | Ozark Overland Adventures
In this week's episode, I sat down with Matt McClellan from Ozark Overland Adventures. We had a great conversation from when he started his "overland journey" (pre OOA) to where he and his wife are now. We also talked a little about what his wife Cara has in store for next year.  Her and her friend Danielle will be competing in the Rebelle Rally. For information about that, visit https://www.rebellerally.com/ Make sure to click on the link below to follow along on their journey. BIO...**Click here for everything Ozark Overland Adventureshttps://linktr.ee/ozarkoverlandadventuresIf you enjoy listening to BOP, share this episode with a friend! ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
Jarrett | Steadfast Overland
09-11-2023
Jarrett | Steadfast Overland
In this week's episode, I sat down with Jarrett from Steadfast Overland. We talked about anything and everything. He too drives a cool 3rd gen 4runner. He talks about how and why he started Steadfast. He talks about his recent work experience for a well know overland shop. A lot going on in this conversation. Enjoy! Follow both his Instagram's. @steadfastoverland and @jarrett_hudson**Want to be entered for a chance to win a BO "Super Swag Pack" and MORRFlate Quad hose system? Go leave Budget Overland Podcast a review on Apple Podcast! Once we get to 200 reviews, I will draw for a winner!  P.S. Once entered, you'll always be included for the Super Swag Pack Giveaway every 50 reviews!  ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
Tyson | Family Camping & More
02-11-2023
Tyson | Family Camping & More
In this week's episode, I sat down with Tyson from "Connell Family Off-Road Adventures". We talk about making things work for a family adventure and much more! If you enjoyed today's episode, share with a friend! BioThe fiancé and I have 6 kids together. We love sharing our hobby with others. I got started on the off-road side of things very early on. Converted to camping/overloading when moving to NWA. Enjoy being at the fireside and seeing the beautiful country we live in. Making sure our kids learn to respect this hobby all while learning life lessons.  I had a great time hanging out with the budget overland crew during RITO. Thanks for the opportunity for sharing our adventures on the PODCAST!!!!! ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
Overland Shenanigans
30-10-2023
Overland Shenanigans
Happy Monday! We finally reached 150 reviews on Apple Podcast!  Keep em coming, once we reach 200 we'll draw for the super swap pack plus (INCLUEDS) MORRFlate Quad tire inflator deflator hose kit! We also recieved 1 voicemail. Listen Campout 2nd weekend of December. MOORE 2024 Tickets go on sale this Wednesday! Use code "BUDGETOVER10" for 10% off! Monthly insider Deal sponsor for the month of November is "Lonesome ADV" They offer a large varity of winch hook straps! Make sure you're signed up for the email list at budgetoverlandportal.comWOW That's a lot going on, have a killer day! I will see you back here Thursday! ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
Bats Offroad | From start to present
26-10-2023
Bats Offroad | From start to present
In this week's episode, I sat down with Tony from Bats Offroad and co-host of brofessor bats and friends podcast. I met Tony last February on my huge Ozarks trip (10 rigs from 6 different states - check it out on the BO YouTube channel). We talked about how he and his wife got started in this overland journey and everything in between! Enjoy!BIOAt Bats Offroad, we're all about getting out, getting dirty, exploring, camping and just having fun outdoors as we explore the roads less traveled in our Jeeps. Our goal is to inspire you, the same way others have inspired us, to get out and explore the beauty this big old world has to offer. So, if you share some of the same interests, we invite you to follow along with us on this journey. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website at:https://www.facebook.com/BatsOffroadhttps://www.instagram.com/batsoffroad/?fbclid=IwAR2yQj2LgmXmtiErIIM-a2Qy7vMPKtyE5CCUbHRuGuxK4Zl7K6gCXh_fjvEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbeHsW-dR55VQEfhj7tycghttps://batsoffroad.com/?fbclid=IwAR1wzuMupEiNHuohUQrqETdn2ELLehpt8Vo-kK4n3PuBnv2xITnHCBwG9tM ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
RITO | Rendezvous in the Ozarks - Perspective from 1st timers and seasoned attendees!
19-10-2023
RITO | Rendezvous in the Ozarks - Perspective from 1st timers and seasoned attendees!
In this week's episode, I sat down with Jonathan, Mike, Rev Paul, Dalton & Jacob. We discussed Rendezvous in the Ozarks AKA RITO! We all agreed it was an absolute blast. I just wanted to get their experience and take on the event both having been new and familiar with the event.  Enjoy! PAUL: Miley family (@wandering_possum_adventure) • Instagram photos and videosMIKE: Instagram: @dogtownriverratFacebook: www.Facebook.com/jmichaeladams11Toyota Trucks of Arkansas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttark/?ref=share_group_linkJONATHAN: Instagram @Jhines621DALTON: Instagram- delta_bravo_adventuresYouTube- AdventuresofDeltaBravoJACOB: Insta @lastminute_advntures ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
Kyle & Hayden | from Backpacking to Overlanding
05-10-2023
Kyle & Hayden | from Backpacking to Overlanding
In this week's episode, I sat down with Kyle and Hayden. This was a fun change of pace for the podcast. I asked them to come on the show and talk about similarities in both backpacking and overlanding. Pretty fun conversation. I am still not convinced I will ever "backpack".  Hope you enjoy it!Kyle Hines Bayou_Angler87 - Instagram Bayou Overlander- FB Page Bayou State Overland - FB Group Arkansas Native. 36yrs old. I’ve lived in three states and call the south my home. Avid kayak angler, outdoorsman, camper, mountain biker, and golfer. Arkansas is my backyard, Louisiana is my work state, and Alabama is where I grew up.Hayden Howell, 29 been in the army all my adult life, loves the outdoors, I drive a 2013 Wrangler 2 dr, it's super small so I found that using my backpacking gear worked best even while overlanding and I would definitely consider myself a minimalist. ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP
Charlie Racinowski | Just a regular dude!
28-09-2023
Charlie Racinowski | Just a regular dude!
In this week's episode, I sat down with Charlie Racinowski! Just a regular dude. Former marine, who's passionate about the outdoors and overlanding. Like most of us, we love the adventure and exploration part of this thing we call 'overlanding'. We are all different and obviously have our own ideas and understanding of the word. That's 100% cool!  Charlie and I talk about everything under the sun that's possible in under an hour! Enjoy, share with a friend! BIO:Charlie Racinowski @charlieraz on IG I'm a Marine Veteran. I got into overlanding/ car camping in 2021. I came to this hobby from always being in the car community and looking for a new hobby and already was camping so just fell into it. I do what I can to get out as much as possible. I have 3 kids, 2 girls and a boy ages 8,3,1! **Also, I drive a 2020 Tacoma sr5 that I've outfitted! ////////////|||\\\\\\\\\\\\Voicemail Hotline+01-314-266-9536LISTENER DISCOUNT CODES:MOORE Expo "BUDGETOVER10" 10% offDevos "BOGOODS" 10% offMORRFlate "BUDGET" 15% offOverland Spices "BOSPICE" 10% offWhiskey & Wilderness "BO10" 10% offBigfoot Blankets "BO10" 10% offLonesome Adv "BO10" 10% offLinks to BO YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Store go tohttps://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Become a BO Supporter! https://www.patreon.com/budgetoverland**Go to Apple Podcast and leave BOP a review! You will automatically be entered for our "Super Swag Pack Giveaway" We announce a winner every 50 Reviews! **Join the monthly "Insider Deals" email, where we partner with companies once a month with discounts on gear! https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/***A special thanks to my BO PATRONS: Thank You!Joe GWandering PossumBrandon DillowChad LansingShane DeibertJay-Are SmithJimmy Jet -ST4x4ORP