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    Talking 4x4

    Talking 4x4 is a conversational podcast about four wheel driving, with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiasts alike. My name is Odell Harris, I'm a photographer, newbie 4x4 enthusiast in search of the perfect spot, to take the perfect image. In each episode I hope to uncover pieces of knowledge gold from guests far wiser than I as we talk all things 4x4 Talking 4x4 is brought to you by Outback Armour. www.outbackarmour.com.au The views and information discussed are not necessarily shared by Outback Armour.
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    Episodes (31)

    Ep. 31 - Wayne Hammond. Owning a 4wd shop, what customers should know, 4wd strike missions.

    Ep. 31 - Wayne Hammond. Owning a 4wd shop, what customers should know, 4wd strike missions.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Wayne Hammond. Wayne and I sit in the office of his four wheel drive store - Adventure Offroad - Opposite Lock Slacks Creek. I press Wayne for the most common questions he gets asked about 4wding everyday, what every enthusiast should know when building out a vehicle and what frustrates him about the industry. We talk about being time poor and having to laser focus his 4wd trips into what he calls "Strike Missions" and how a passion led to him to the huge life change of owning a full build 4wd shop.

    Wayne Hammond:
    Adventure Offroad

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    Ep. 30 - Adam Smith. A built D-Max, a family man, balancing corporate life and 4wd Youtube-ing.

    Ep. 30 - Adam Smith. A built D-Max, a family man, balancing corporate life and 4wd Youtube-ing.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Adam Smith. Adam and I caught at the Armoury and talked about how he juggles a family, corporate life and being the host of the popular Youtube channel - Video Show Me How. We discuss how he got started in 4wding, what he's done so far on the D-Max, what he intends to do and why he films it all in the hope that you too can do your own modifications.

    Adam Smith:
    Video Show Me How

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    Ep. 29 - Bri Voto. Brunette Driven, Red Dirt Diary, Brisbane 4x4 show.

    Ep. 29 - Bri Voto. Brunette Driven, Red Dirt Diary, Brisbane 4x4 show.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Bri Voto. Bri and I caught up after a hectic Brisbane 4x4 show and talked about how she got started in four wheel driving, what it's like to be a 4x4 content creator, what modifications she suggests for enthusiasts and how traveling behind the wheel helps her mental health. 

    Bri Voto:
    Red Dirt Diary

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    Ep. 28 - Melissa Morgan. All or Nothin Adventures, Modern Nomadic family, Travelling Australia.

    Ep. 28 - Melissa Morgan. All or Nothin Adventures, Modern Nomadic family, Travelling Australia.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Melissa Morgan, wife and mother of a nomadic family making their way around Australia. Melissa tells me all about life involving their four wheel drives, home schooling for three on the road, the families best trips, the families bucket list adventures, what life is like on the road in two rooftop tents and the community they are building through meetups and online.

    Melissa Morgan:
    All or Nothin Adventures

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    Ep. 27 - Gary Weir. Outback Ranger, Travel Guide Publisher, Discovering hidden treasures.

    Ep. 27 - Gary Weir. Outback Ranger, Travel Guide Publisher, Discovering hidden treasures.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Gary Weir. Gary is an Outback Ranger thats forever exploring the amazing sites of this great country. Gary talks about moving to the outback...twice, what it means to him to be a ranger and custodian of the land, what it's like to find treasure in the form of unmatched landscapes, how to prepare oneself and ones vehicle to take on the outback and chimes in on an ongoing debate I have with Coops from Outback Armour.

    Gary Weir:
    Travel Outback Australia

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    Ep. 26 - Josh Leonard. Former 4WD Action staff, Freelance writer, Australia's leading Beer & BBQ enthusiast.

    Ep. 26 - Josh Leonard. Former 4WD Action staff, Freelance writer, Australia's leading Beer & BBQ enthusiast.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Josh Leonard. Josh shares his 4x4 history, which started as a kid walking carparks and quizzing offroader strangers about their set ups, working for 4wd action, what NOT to do as a professional 4wd content writer and how some brands are ripping consumers off. 

    Instagram:
    Josh Leonard

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    Ep. 25 - David Royles. Former ASLAV driver, Touring for better mental health, Building a $200k rig.

    Ep. 25 - David Royles. Former ASLAV driver, Touring for better mental health, Building a $200k rig.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to David Royles. David shares his experiences being a former ASLAV driver in the military, his four wheel driving history, the incredible things he's seen, how he's turned his passion into a business and what he's learnt building and RE -building a near $200k rig.

    Instagram:
    Out & Back Offroad

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    Ep. 24 - Rod Allen. The importance of 4wd suspension, How to set suspension up properly, Getting back into a race car.

    Ep. 24 - Rod Allen. The importance of 4wd suspension, How to set suspension up properly, Getting back into a race car.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Rod Allen. Rod has been on the show before to talk about his 4x4 experience but in this episode we concentrate on the topic of suspension, what it's role is on a vehicle, key points to get set up properly, what a GVM upgrade is, why GVM is important and what 2022 holds for him.

    Instagram:
    Rod Allen

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    Ep. 23 - Nick Koper. Chopper pilot, Extreme 4wd tourer, Content creator.

    Ep. 23  - Nick Koper. Chopper pilot, Extreme 4wd tourer, Content creator.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Nick Koper. Nick is a tour chopper pilot, active in the NT and just about to finish a lap of Australia with his partner and dog. Aside from sharing plenty of knowledge, Nick also tells me he's starting his own extreme tours of the outback and how you can be involved.

    Instagram:
    Nick Koper

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    Ep. 22 - Ronny Dahl. Full time YouTuber, 4wd Expert, Content creator.

    Ep. 22  - Ronny Dahl. Full time YouTuber, 4wd Expert, Content creator.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Ronny Dahl. Ronny has been creating 4wding youtube videos since 2012. In this episode we talk about the Australian destinations you need to drive to, how to build a rig, and what he's learnt after many years of four wheel driving.

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/ronny_dahl/?hl=en

    This podcast is brought to you by Outback Armour.
    https://www.outbackarmour.com.au/

    Ep. 21 - Dan Everett. NSW Fire Fighter, Automotive Journo, Former YouTuber.

    Ep. 21  - Dan Everett. NSW Fire Fighter, Automotive  Journo, Former YouTuber.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Dan Everett. Dan has years of experience in the 4wd world, former magazine editor, automotive journalist, freelance photographer, videographer...he's even spent time in front of the camera presenting.

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/whothehellisdan/

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    https://www.outbackarmour.com.au/

    Ep. 20 - Anthony Ellison. The mighty Jimny, 4wding WA, Survival techniques from a trained Officer.

    Ep. 20  - Anthony Ellison. The mighty Jimny, 4wding WA, Survival techniques from a trained Officer.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Anthony Ellison. Anthony is new into YouTube, is a 4wd and camping enthusiast, a current Navel Officer and a die hard Suzuki Jimny lover. Owning a heavily modified Jimny, Tony and I discuss all things related Jimny and 4x4.

    The Might Jimny:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMightyJimny

    This podcast is brought to you by Outback Armour.
    https://www.outbackarmour.com.au/

    Ep. 19 - Charleigh Brown. I hated 4wds now I own a Ranger, Offroad Mum life.

    Ep. 19  - Charleigh Brown. I hated 4wds now I own a Ranger, Offroad Mum life.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Charleigh Brown from the Instagram account Offroad Mum Life Adventures. Charleigh is a 4wd and camping enthusiast intent on encouraging other mums to get behind the wheel and under the car.

    Charleigh Brown:
    https://www.facebook.com/OffRoad-MumLife-Adventures-108418900585994/

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    https://www.outbackarmour.com.au/

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    Ep. 18 - 4wd Qld. Joining a 4x4 club, K'gari clean up, are Jeeps cool?

    Ep. 18 - 4wd Qld. Joining a 4x4 club, K'gari clean up, are Jeeps cool?

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Kathleen, Jo and Shane, three 4wd Qld members. We talk about joining a 4x4 club, the four wheel driving experiences they've had, the Fraser Island K'gari clean up event and what the governing body, 4wd Qld is all about.

    4wd Qld:
    https://www.4wdqld.com.au/

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    Ep. 17 - Josh Doughty. Uluru, tyre pressures and using a chicken track.

    Ep. 17 - Josh Doughty. Uluru, tyre pressures and using a chicken track.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Josh Doughty, husband, father, Dubbo local and 4x4 enthusiast.

    Josh talks to me about getting started in a 4x4 driving country NSW, what he's learnt about four wheel driving from childhood till now, what he's seen traveling across Australia and visiting iconic Uluru.

    Josh Doughty:
    email: Iwatjosh@gmail.com

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    Ep. 16 - David Granville. TV show photographer, sponsorship manager, fishing diehard.

    Ep. 16 - David Granville. TV show photographer, sponsorship manager, fishing diehard.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to David Granville, partnership manager for All 4 Adventure.

    David talks to me about getting started with the TV show, what he's learnt about four wheel driving from childhood till now, what it's like to be a fishing tragic and why he took over an iconic Australian brand.

    All 4 Adventure:
    https://www.all4adventure.com/

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    Ep. 15 - Katie Ando. YTG 4x4, wheelin' and working, Larry the Lux.

    Ep. 15 - Katie Ando. YTG 4x4, wheelin' and working, Larry the Lux.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Katie Ando, founder of Yeah the girls 4x4.

    Katie talks to me about starting an all female 4x4 group, why she started it, her love for Larry the Lux, 4x4 tips and how she juggled full time work in Sydney while traveling Australia in her four wheel drive.

    Yeah the girls 4x4:
    https://www.ytg4x4.com.au

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    Ep. 14 - Rowan Locke. Veterans Community, Exploring Australia, Finding peace out-bush.

    Ep. 14 - Rowan Locke. Veterans Community, Exploring Australia, Finding peace out-bush.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Rowan Locke, founder of Veteran Adventures Australia.

    Rowan soon shakes his nerves and we talk about his 4x4 experience, why he started a Veterans community, what take aways he's learnt from driving outback Australia and what I need to do some research on.

    Rowan Locke:
    https://www.veteransadventuresaustralia.com.au/

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    Ep. 13 - Scott Gregory. Stunt driver, Charity, Mad Max - Fury Road.

    Ep. 13 - Scott Gregory. Stunt driver, Charity, Mad Max - Fury Road.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Scott Gregory, stunt driver, charity founder and current Movie World attraction.

    Scotty has driven a huge amount of vehicles on many ads and movies including Mad Max Fury Road. We talk about the movies, starting a charity and transferring skills to 4x4.

    Donate For A Mate:
    https://www.facebook.com/DonateForAMate/

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    Ep. 12 - Michael Boyle. Instructor, Test track owner, Industry insider.

    Ep. 12 - Michael Boyle. Instructor, Test track owner, Industry insider.

    Talking 4x4, a podcast about four wheel driving with industry experts, adventurers and enthusiast alike.

    In this episode I talk to Micheal Boyle, driver trainer, tour operator and all round good guy .

    We discuss how he got into 4x4, whats the most common things he teaches, things every four wheel driver needs to know, and what it's like to own a 4x4 test track property.

    Micheal Boyle:
    https://4wdadventures.com.au/

    This podcast is brought to you by Outback Armour.