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4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Tips for safe snatch strap recoveriesWe continue our conversation with Matt from MadMatt 4WD after the tragic death of Ryan Woods. This episode looks at correct techniques and alternatives to snatch strap recoveries. Here is the link to the original post on 4x4earth. WARNING - graphic images. Check out MaddMatt's video. Robert Pepper's video looking at forces generated by these kinds of dynamic rescues. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast.2022-08-0830 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.A 4WD death in Arizona - Lessons for all 4WD driversRyan Woods died in tragic circumstances while 4 wheel driving in Arizona last week. We talk to Matt from MadMatt 4WD about what happened and what lessons we can all learn. Here is the link to the original post on 4x4earth. WARNING - graphic images. Check out MaddMatt's video. Robert Pepper's video looking at forces generated by these kinds of dynamic rescues. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast.2022-08-0230 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 60 - 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year and what we want to see next yearWe talk to Jason Lock, one of the Judges for the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year competition. Which vehicles won and why? What vehicles should be in the running next year. There are some pretty exciting vehicles coming out that will make the competition very interesting. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and indepe...2022-05-0925 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Judging for the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year with Jason LockWe talk to Jason Lock, one of the Judges for the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year competition. Jason scored a dream job, heading out with the 4x4 Australia team to judge the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year. What vehicles where on the long list and how did they narrow the field done to the short list? Jason talks about the entrants and the judging process. All of the vehicles were stock, so there were no after market mods, including tyres! This obviously makes a big difference because some of the vehicles would really st...2022-05-0224 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.4x4 EV myths and what the futre of Electric 4WDs will be like.What will EV 4WDs be like in 5 or 10 years time? Whether climate change is real or not (it is!), there is an undeniable trend away from fossil fuel vehicles, so what will EV 4WDs look like? We talk to Robert Pepper about the EV 4WD myths and possibilities. Obviously range is going to be an issue. How will long-range trips be managed where there is nowhere to recharge? Can a 4WD recharge with panels on the roof? Will improvements in efficiency and battery power to create vehicles with 1000km range? What about hydrogen fue...2021-12-0137 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.57 - New Landcruiser 300 test drive and Ineos Grenadier test ride - What are they like? Robert Pepper gives a detailed report on his Toyota LandCruiser 300 Test Drive and a test ride with the Ineos Grenadier. What does he think of both of these vehicles? These are 2 great examples of some of the new 4WDs that are coming out to cater for the needs of real 4 wheel drivers. How are the manufacturers going in developing vehicles for the Australian bush and how do they point they way ahead as far as 4x4 vehicle trends? What will the Ineos Grenadier be like offroad, how much will it cost and is it...2021-11-1733 min
Fisherman's Post PodcastUnderstanding Rough Inlets, with Capt. Dave TilleyThis episode starts with an explanation of NC's inlet system with a focus on shallow-draft inlets, and then continues with why they are rough, conditions to look out for, how to avoid getting in trouble, and what to do if you find yourself in trouble.🔴 Subscribe for more free fishing tips: https://bit.ly/3dhXuz2🔴 If You Like These Podcasts, Considering Buying Billy & Gary a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Fisherma...🔴 Share this video with a fishing friend:https://youtu.be/5ELsdSF160I🎧 Listen to the podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IZ7aOO......✅ Let's...2021-03-0945 minFisherman's Post PodcastWinter Red Drum from the Surf, with Capt. Noah LynkThis episode on winter reds includes such topics as time of year, areas that hold fish, what to wear, what to bring, and tackle and techniques.Hear about strategies for targeting shad that include when, where, tackle, and methods and the discussion covers both a static troll and a casting approach.🔴 Subscribe for more free fishing tips: https://bit.ly/3dhXuz2🔴 If You Like These Podcasts, Considering Buying Billy & Gary a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Fisherma...🔴 Share this video with a fishing friend:https://youtu.be/JdB2kAzhe0A🎧 Listen to the podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Spotify...2021-03-0246 minFisherman's Post PodcastShad Fishing in Eastern NC, with Capt. Josh AbramsHear about strategies for targeting shad that include when, where, tackle, and methods and the discussion covers both a static troll and a casting approach.🔴 Subscribe for more free fishing tips: https://bit.ly/3dhXuz2 🔴 If You Like These Podcasts, Considering Buying Billy & Gary a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Fisherma... 🔴 Share this video with a fishing friend: https://youtu.be/JdB2kAzhe0A 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IZ7aOO... ✅ Let's connect: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FishPost Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fishermans.... Twitt...2021-02-2331 minFisherman's Post PodcastA Marine Insurance Primer, with Adam MeyerThis episode starts with why have insurance on your boat and then moves to how do policies differ, what's covered and what's not, how can you save money, what to do if you have a loss, and all the basics so that boat owners can be empowered with info. 🔴 Subscribe for more free fishing tips: https://bit.ly/3dhXuz2 🔴 If You Like These Podcasts, Considering Buying Billy & Gary a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Fisherma... 🔴 Share this video with a fishing friend: https://youtu.be/P4jkhG_aTPQ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sh...2021-02-1749 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 56 - 2021 4WD Ute comparison with Robert PepperThis week we talk 2021 4WD utes with Robert Pepper, Australia's best 4WD journalist. We talk: Toyota Nissan Isuzu Mazda What's good and what's not. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are lov...2020-10-0826 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.55 - New 4WDs with Robert PepperOur previous podcast, 4WD tips for Newbies, has been one of our most popular. If you're new or have newby mates, have a listen. This week we talk new 4WDs with Robert Pepper, Australia's best 4WD journalist. We talk: Land Rover Defender Jeep Gladiator Ineos Grenadier Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel d...2020-09-3029 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.54 - Tips for newbies heading out on their first 4WD tripNew to going offroad? Definitely have a listen to our newbies podcast edition. My first time out 4 wheel driving we ended up on the back of truck! So have a listen to this podcast and get some ideas on what to do so you get out safely, have a great time, and get back safe as well, ready for your next trip out. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the...2019-11-2332 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.53 - 4WD Access with Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria.This is the 2nd in our 2 part interview with Wayne Hevey, the CEO of 4WD Victoria. We discuss how 4WD Victoria is working for clubs to maintain track access. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Mer...2019-09-2328 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.52 - 4WD Victoria and Track Access with Wayne HeveyOur next guest is Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria. He discusses some of the work that 4WD Victoria has been doing to keep tracks open. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to ke...2019-09-2031 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.51 - What we can do to maintain land access with Bill SchulzWe we continue our discussion with Bill Schulz from the Bush User Group United about some proposed changes to land in Victoria and why it is important that all of the Bush Users come together We look at what we can do to maintain land access for all. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel...2019-09-1627 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.50 - The Bush User Group United fighting for Land Access for AllWe talk to Bill Schulz from the Bush User Group United about some proposed changes to land in Victoria and why it is important that all of the Bush Users come together We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth...2019-09-1030 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.49 - The VEAC Report - should we worry about National Parks and Time to AlignThis track features Shane Rose, the new President of 4WD Australia. We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving ...2019-08-2628 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.48 - Track access and track closures in National Parks with Shane Rose from 4WD AustraliaThis track features Shane Rose, the new President of 4WD Australia. We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving ...2019-08-2432 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.47 - 4WD industry news with Robert PepperThis is the second part of our interview with 4WD journalist Robert Pepper. In the first episode, we discussed what the future of electric 4x4s will be like and how soon it will be before they are on the roads and more importantly on the 4x4 tracks. Check out the website for the show notes for what we discuss on the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If...2019-04-2930 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.46 - The Future of Electric 4 Wheel DrivesWe talk about the introduction of electric 4x4s and how soon they will be on the tracks with Robert Pepper. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to keep Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive website and the largest Australian 4x4 Podcast! It helps us to keep on doing the work to keep tracks ope2019-04-1829 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.45 - The future of 4 Wheel Driving with RoothyWe talk about the future of 4 wheel driving and the politics of 4 wheel driving with Roothy. What are the changes that are occurring in the political field that are going to impact the track changes. Check out the show notes for all of the details and photos from the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth...2019-03-2033 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.44 - Going Off Road with RoothyThere is something special about 4 wheel drive out in the bush and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Roothy talks about why he loves 4 wheel driving and how he is seeing an increase in the number of tracks that are opening across the country. We talk about his time at 4WD Action and why he decided to leave and what he thinks the future of the 4x4 aftermarket industry will be. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and ind...2019-03-0431 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.43 - Roothy's last ride with MiloRoothy has a big announcement about what he is going to be doing for Milo as he plans Milo’s big last trip. Milo is one of Australia’s most recognisable 4 wheel drives, it’s probably done nearly all of the iconic 4 wheel tracks throughout Australia. I have always been amazed at the queue of people at 4 wheel drive shows lining up to see Milo. Roothy has had Milo for over 20 years. We talk about Roothy’s adventure in Milo 2. Out on the tracks with the hand brake and he managed to roll Milo 2. We discuss...2019-02-2328 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.42 - Pete Milosavleski and the design process for the 2020 Jeep GladiatorPete has been working as the Chief Engineer on the Jeep Gladiator. Pete has a great job, as an engineer for Jeep, working on some of the most iconic 4WDs of all time. We talk about the history of Jeep trucks and what the reasoning was behind creating a new Jeep truck now. Where did the Jeep Gladiator come from? When then start to talk about the engineering process that lead to the Jeep Gladiator, looking at the issues that needed to be managed by putting the 5 foot box at the back of t...2018-12-2118 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.41 - Everything you want to know at diffs, lockers and eLockers with Heath MooreThe difference between air lockers and eLockers is one of the most popular discussion points on the 4x4earth forum, so we decided to get an expert in to discuss the difference. Heath is the General Manager at Harrop Engineering. He drives a Harrop Superado, an Holden Colorado with an upgunned V8 Harrop supercharger engine. Harrop was started in 1955 by Len Harrop in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. His son had the Harrop Howler, a very fast quarter miler. Heath talks about how Harrop has transitioned about from supporting the Australian vehicle manufacturing industry to exp...2018-12-1135 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.40 - 4WD Q+A with Robert PepperWe discuss with Robert Pepper the new towing laws that are being bought in. How do the GCM and GVM impact the caravan towers? We talk about one of the things that Russell Coight did on one of his episodes. Should you use a tow ball for snatching? Russell did. What could possibly go wrong? Should you put nitrogen in your tyres? What about snatchblocks? Where is the new 4WD design concepts going? We discuss the new Mercedes Utes and the Suzuki Jimny and the Wrangler. Are the older vehicles...2018-09-1330 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.39 - New 4WDs and Utes coming out with Robert PepperRobert recently drove the new Ford Raptor recently and he gives us his opinion on what it is like to drive. We talk about the engine and where you could drive the Raptor. What would it be like towing? Would Robert buy one? Jeep Wrangler Ute! This will be due out next year and looks really interesting. A ute will fix one of the big problems with the Jeep - lack of space in the cabin, so it will be very popular. I am pretty keen on checking it out. What does Robert think about the Co...2018-08-2928 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.38 - Driving really, really fast with Bruce Garlard, 4WD and Dakar Rally DriverWe look at the number of people who don't finish the Dakar Rally. It is a very tough course, expensive to compete in and there is some unforgiving terrain, so the failure rate is very high. The vehicles aren't stock, so they are heavily modified to make them capable of surviving the terrain at speed, whilst trying to keep the weight as low as possible. There are some fundamental changes to the vehicle, including moving the radiator to behind the cabin. There is nothing in the car that doesn't need to be there. Recovery is ano...2018-08-0328 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.37 - Rally Driving with Bruce GarlandIf you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to keep Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive website and the largest Australian 4x4 Podcast! It helps us to keep on doing the work to keep tracks open. We talk with Bruce Garland who has a huge amount of experience in 4WD rally driving. He has done some awesome rallies and we look at how he got started and why and what adventures he has had. Bruce shares his experiences doing the Dakar rally. He talks about driving some...2018-07-0931 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.36 - Beach 4x4 Carnage at Robe - Part IIWe continue our discussion with Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators. We discuss tyre pressures. Too many people don't deflate or they deflate enough. What is the right tyre pressure? How often should you check the tyre pressure? What equipment do you need? People see a lot of ads on TV about 4WDs driving along the sand at high speed with sand going everywhere. Is this realistic? Should you drive like that? What factors contribute to rollovers? What time of day is the best for 4 wheel driving down on the...2018-06-1827 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.35 - A weekend of 4WD carnage at RobeWe talk to Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators about a long weekend away at Robe where 5 4WDs rolled over. What happened? Why? We also talk about the Granites. Have you been to the Granites? Have you driven up there? Is a 4WD up on the rock one of the most iconic 4 wheel drive selfy shots? Brian talks about the 32 mile crossing and then on to 42 mile crossing for lunch. On the way back there is a vehicle stuck with a tyre rolled off the rim and th...2018-05-2830 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.34 - 4 wheel driving and track access with Ron MoonRon talks about the High Country, Robe and South America. Ron travelled through Brazil and Argentina. We talk 4 wheel tourism. Which state does Ron think is doing the best in providing access? four wheel driving touring brings in a lot of tourism dollars, and the more Councils and local businesses understand this, the more likely we are to get tracks open. What about vehicles? Are vehicle designs changing the way that we drive and the places that we go? How have online booking systems impacted the 4 wheel driving camping in...2018-05-0728 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.33 - 4 wheel driving with Ron Moon Ron's got a couple of vehicles, and has driven the world in them. Ron discusses his time in the Army, and how he transitioned to freelance writing, with a trip through Africa. He talks about his time as editor of 4x4 Australia and now being the editor at large. We discuss navigation in the days before GPS. Ron shares his experiences in travelling the world. We discuss the differences between 4 wheel driving the in United States compared to Australia. What kind of tracks do they have, what kind of driving is it an...2018-04-0630 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.32 - Tips for driving the Canning Stock Route What sort of vehicle should you have? What sort of mods do you need? What is a medical envelope and why do you need one? What effect do the dunes have? What are some of the common mistakes people make? Camper Trailer - Yes or No? How much drinking water do you need? Where is fuel available? How often does the Canning get graded? What causes the Canning? What are the entry and exit points of the Canning? When is the best time to travel? What advice is there for first timers? What are the top 3 things to see on...2018-02-1537 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.31 - The new 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor - What have they done??This was going to be my new Ute. The rumours were that it was going to have a new 3.6 litre Petrol engine with a lot more power. The Ecoboost engine was meant to have 336kW and 690Nm. The new diesel has 147kW and 470Nm. We discuss with Robert Pepper, renowned 4WD journalist about - What has Ford done? Why has Ford done it? What is the Raptor all about? Should I by it? We also look at the shocks, gearbox and the tyres. At least with BF Goodrich tyres is a serious statement from Ford that...2018-02-1136 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.30 - The history and access to the Canning Stock RouteBetween 1,500 and 2,000 a year do the Canning Stock Route. What is there to see and what is there to do when travelling the CSR. We talk with Canning Stock Route expert, Phil Binachi about the activities and attractions on the stock route. The dune systems are an amazing site and an amazing driving experience. There is a large amount of aboriginal art some of which is incredibly old. There are of course, the wells and a number of graves. We discuss the work of Track Care and how they are...2018-02-0929 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.29 - The History of the Canning Stock Route with Phil BianchiPhil Bianchi is a historian and 4 wheel driver who has documented a lot of history of the Canning Stock Route and he has driven the route many times. From Wiluna to Halls Creek, it runs 1850 kms and was first surveyed in 1906. We discuss Alfred Canning and his initial trip to survey the Canning Stock Route and the expedition to build the stock route. The history of the Canning Stock Route is fascinating, with murders, sabotage,Beef barons and a Royal Commission. We talk about the initial survey and the Royal Commission th...2018-02-0139 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.28 - Is Diesel Dead?We talk to Robert Pepper about the future of Diesel engines in 4 wheel drives. My last 3 4WDs have had diesel engines and I have loved the economy and reliability of diesels. Vehicle emissions have become increasingly under the microscope as people become more aware of the effects on the environment. Whilst the fuel economy of diesel has been great (my old Patriot was getting 6.5 liters / 100km) the emissions are a lot dirtier. The United States has never really embraced diesels, nor has the Middle East, but diesels are very popular in Europe. We ta...2017-08-1439 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Why Caravans Crash.We talk to Mike Clayton from Clayton's Towing. Started 45 years ago on the Sunshine Coast, Clayton's now has 15 depots and 100 staff. Have a listen to this podcast if you ever tow a caravan, there are a lot of factors that you need to consider when planning your trip, and those factors can change between the start of your trip and the end, so knowing how to drive with a caravan is really important. Please share with anyone who tows a caravan. Mike drives a FJ Cruiser, goes offroad and tows a caravan - on top of...2017-08-0439 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.26 - Boggings,roll overs, fires, creek crossings gone wrong and everything else that can go wrong offroad.We talk to Jason Lock to talk about all of the things that can go wrong when you head offroad. Before we get started, we talk a little about 4WD insurance and the work that Kalen is doing at Club 4x4. He is providing the insurance for 4x4earth members. If you are looking for insurance for your 4x4,check out the Inusrance page on 4x4earth. We get a commission from each one sold which helps keep 4x4earth free and independent. We also talk about The Day I killed my Jeep. Gettin...2017-05-141h 014x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.25 - New 4WDs for 2017 with Robert PepperWe talk to Robert Pepper about the new 4x4s coming onto the Australian market in 2017. There is the Mercedes X Class, JL Wrangler, the new Defender, the L472 Land Rover Discovery. We also have an update on the MA/MC issue and which companies have worked to fix the issue and which haven't. We find out about Robert's trip through the Victorian Desert in a Maserati. That's right - a Maserati. We also talk about his taking a Jag offroad. We look at the the trend for less di...2017-02-2441 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.24 - Exploring the Aberfeldy Track with Rudy PaolettiWe talk to Rudy Paoletti, organiser of Navruns, map and book publisher, explorer and champion of the history of the Aberfeldy Track. We are discussing the future of 4x4earth, so please have your say on the forum. We are also looking at a new slogan for the website. "Looking for a good route" has done us well for the first 10 years of the site, but as we look to work more closely with Corporates. Check out the 4x4earth store. There are T-Shirts, Caps and stubby holders in the store. This is part...2017-02-021h 134x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.23 - Jason Lock and Sema 2016 - What new products and trends caught his eyeSEMA, Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association, is the largest trade only automotive show in the world. Held in Las Vegas, there was 40 kilometers of displays. ARB and TJM attended with great stands, Harrop Industries. Bubarope has a greatnew product to help kep 5 wraps of cable on your winch, the Grabber. We talk about some new Cummins diesel engines that will be coming out the Australia. We also talk about the differences between the modification legislation in the United States and Australia. We talk about a Jeep with an Electric engine!...2016-12-1838 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.22 - 4WD Insurance and Roadworthies with Kalen from Club 4x4Check out the trip report from the 9th Annual Victorian Gathering. A great We talk with Club 4x4 Insurance. 4x4earth has worked with Kalen from Club 4x4 and we are now recommending Club 4x4. Check out the link to our insurance link to see how their policies stack up and how they stack up on pricing. This is a great way to look into your 4WD insurance and 4x4earth gets a rebate, so you are helping keep 4x4earth free and independant for all users across the country. (We get 200,000 visits a month!) The b...2016-11-1645 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.4WD new car trends with Robert Pepper New 4WD Trends with Robert Pepper First we talk Creek Crossings - I've had my issues with Creek Crossings, but check out the video of a FJ Cruiser having issues with a crossing at Sunny Corner in NSW. Sheep Yard Flats - 9th Annual Victorian Gathering. This will be one of the best trips to go on for newbies to meet experienced 4 wheel drivers and get some great tracks under their belt. It is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive weekend away. We get Roberts view on the new Ford F250 and wha...2016-10-1754 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.20 - The new 4WD Cap Locker from Uneek 4x4Our resident 4WD expert Jason Lock talks about the history of the diff lock and how Uneek 4x4 has developed a new Cap Locker. We talk about the effects of a factory LSD when you fit a traditional diff lock and how the cap locker will enable the vehicle to retain the use of the LSD. We look at the changes to the design, which will make the cap locker easier and cheaper to install and also more reliable. We talk about the design and testing process that the Cap Locker has gone through to b...2016-08-1731 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.19 - 4WD tips for driving in the snowWe talk about how to prepare for a trip out into the Snow. Snow driving is a lot of fun, but the conditions are very different to other types of 4 wheel driving. Snow driving is usually done in very cold environments, so preparation is a lot more important. Spending a night out in the snow can be life threatening if you are not prepared for it. What equipment should you think about taking out on a snow trip. We talk tyres, what type and what pressure you should be running. Alpine Diesel fuel - what is it...2016-08-1528 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.18 - Tim Bates and the Wonnangatta MurdersTim Bates has been driving the High Country for over 25 years and he shares his experiences with some of Australia's best 4 wheel drive tracks. We talk about the Wonnangatta murders, where James Barclay and John Bamford were murdered in 1916. We also talk about the Talbotville campgrounds and some of the great tracks and things to see around the area. Have you had issues with 4 wheel drives being defected in Mansfield? More and more 4 wheel drivers talk about issues in Mansfield and we are trying to find out what makes Mansfield special and what th...2016-07-0836 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.17 - Roothy and the freedom to drive our tracksWe talk to Australia's most famous 4 wheel driver, Roothy. We cover Milo, the places that he has been and the mods that he has done. We also have a great chat about how to keep tracks open. We discuss one of my favorite topics - 4 wheel drive tourism, giving the bush a hand up, not a hand out to keep the great bush towns going. We also talk about why he is running for election with the Liberal Democrats in the Queensland Federal Senate. For me, 4 wheel driving is a symbol of the freedom that we...2016-06-231h 344x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.16 - Common 4x4 Myths BustedMany 4 wheel drive owners go their whole life without any formal training in going offroad or the vehicles that we use. Because of this, there are many myths about driving and our vehicles which have crept in over time. We talk to 4WD expert Robert Pepper about many of these myths, how they came about and why they just aren't correct. You'll have a better understanding of your car and you'll be a better 4 wheel driver. We discuss diff locks, recovery techniques, axels and a whole range of other 4 wheel drive myths!2016-06-2356 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.15 - The Blue Green fighting PTSD in the great outdoorsThis is a great story that looks at the way that 4 wheel driving with mates in the bush can help people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We talk to Marcus Nash, the Founder of the Blue Green crew about how he started the group This is a must listen episode for any Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, SES or ADF members who may be struggling with PTSD, or if one of your mates is struggling with PTSD, this is a great way you can help them. It is a really inspirational story both o...2016-05-0831 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.14 - 4 Wheel Driving with Rocket Rod from Wholesale AutomaticsWe talk all things 4 wheel driving with Rodney Hudson, or
Rocket, from Wholesale Automatics. Rodney is an iconic legend
in the 4 wheel drive industry, featuring in many videos as he
explores all over Australia.
We also talk about his pioneering work at Wholesale Automatics,
developing sophisticated solutions for people who want an automatic
transmission in their vehicle. It is an amazing process that
Rod shares with us about the design and Research and Development
involved in building these great transmissions.
Rods an expert 4 wheel driver, a passionate advocate for the
bush and enjoying the great ou...2016-04-261h 134x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.13 - The future of 4WDs with Robert PepperWhat kinds of changes are going to happen to 4 wheel drives over the next 5 years?
Robert Pepper is one of Australia's leading automotive journalists and is very technical. We discuss what changes are going to effect the 4 wheel drives that come onto the market over the next 5 years.
Autonomous Emergency Braking, self driving cars, bullbar modifications and how these will all change the way we go offroad.
We look at what factors make a 4 wheel drive fun to drive and what that means for the future designs that we will see offroad.
W...2016-03-1358 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.12 - Simmo in the Simpson DesertThe Simpson is one of the iconic places to go 4 wheel driving in Australia. We chat about the some of the interesting history of the Desert, along with the best ways to tackle Desert driving. Ian has been through the Desert 3 times and has a wealth of experience in Desert driving as well as the high country.
We discuss how to prepare for travelling across the Simpson Desert, what time of year is best and some of the great sites to see along the way.
We also discuss Ian's unique connection with the hist...2016-03-0450 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.11 - Tips for buying a used 4WDThinking of buying a used 4 wheel drive? Some 4 wheel drives have a much harder life than others, so you need to know the clues to find out the vehicles you may want to steer away from.
What are some of the things to think about in selecting the make and model of vehicle? What is the best way to research the different models?
Is it better to buy a 4 wheel drive with lots of mods or should you look for one with no modifications?
Where are the places to buy a used 4WD?2016-01-1734 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.10 Driving on Sand at the Beach and in the DesertListen to Lowlux as he shares his wisdom about driving on Sand. Based in South Australia, he's done plenty of both desert and beach driving and has some stories to tell. We will talk about:
What tyre pressure should you be running
What can possible go wrong
What equipment to take
How to avoid rolling your vehicle which happens commonly on the beach
Beach Driving
Desert Driving - How to plan for a desert trip
2016-01-0343 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 9 - 4WD Suspension and Lift KitsResident expert Jason Lock joins us to talk all things Lift Kit and Suspension for your 4x4. We give you the information you need to choose the right kind of lift for your 4WD, what they different types of lift and suspension are, what can go wrong with lift kits that are illegal or badly designed and what impacts a lift kit can have on your insurance.2015-12-1540 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 8 - 4WD winches and winch warranties - which one to buy?Winches are a really important bit of kit on any 4WD. Whether you put one on as a bit of insurance, hoping to never use it or if you go offroad expecting to winch out - you need your winch to work. One of the things that I have been amazed with is the number of times winching has been needed and the winches have failed. Some winches have a notorious "Water Clause" in them, which means that the warranty is invalidated if they go under water, which means you can't do creek crossings! Find out which winches are good...2015-12-0426 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 7 - 4x4earth Gatherings - great friends and great 4 wheel driving for new and experienced 4x4 drivers.4x4earth runs Australia's largest 4WD weekends away. Davidman goes through what makes these events so much fun, what everyone does at a 4x4 earth gathering. More importantly Dave talks about how to organise a 4x4earth gathering. These gatherings are a really important way for people new to 4 wheel driving to join in and learn the skills of camping, 4 wheel driving and getting out and enjoying our magnificent country. Our gatherings have grown over time to be Australia's largest free 4WD weekends away.2015-10-1443 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 6 - Everything you wanted to know about diff locks but were afraid to askIt this episode of the 4WD podcast, we discuss with 4x4 expert Jason Lock everything Diff Lock. What are they, how do they work, when should you use them and what can go wrong.
Diff Locks are on of those mods that many people think about or get but don't really know how to use them. Have a listen and hopefully you will learn a little to be a better driver.2015-10-0519 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 5 - How be a 4x4 Trip LeaderEvery weekend hundreds of people all over Australia set out as leaders of a 4WD Trip. Whether it is just you and a couple of mates or an organised trip with 10 newbies, we discuss with NickJ the things that you should think about before, during and after your big trip out.
Being a great trip leader is really important because it helps people get out and explore the great outdoors that we have and also introduces new people to 4 wheel driving. NickJ was the trip leader for the first 4x4earth trip in Victoria all those years ago...2015-09-1835 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 4 - The day I killed my JeepTalbotville Campground was the site for the 6th Annual 4x4earth Victorian Gathering. Home of some of Australia's iconic tracks, including Blue Rag and Billy Goat's Bluff, there is plenty of amazing 4 wheel driving to be had in this beautiful part of the world. Find out what went tragically wrong on this trip and the mistakes that James made that resulted in him destroying his Jeep Wrangler.
This is a tragic story, and a fate that has occurred to many other 4 wheel drivers. Please have a listen and learn from James' mistakes and share the story so we...2015-09-0321 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 3 - How we built a Gazebo at O'Tooles CampgroundWe talk to Ian Smith, Grumpy on 4x4earth, and discuss the amazing work that he has led with members of Earth to put in bollards, fire pits and to build a Gazebo at O'Tooles Campground, a favorite camping spot for 4 wheel drivers in the region. In danger of being closed because of hoons wrecking the grounds, Grumpy and team have made a huge contribution for all 4x4 drivers and campers using the area.
Grumpy organised for the materials to be donated, worked with DEPI, and run the working bees to get the work done that has m...2015-08-2833 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 2 - Snatch Strap RecoveriesIn this episode we interview Jason Lock from TJM to learn how to properly and safely use a Snatch Strap. Used poorly, Snatch Straps can kill, so it is really important that you know exactly what you are doing to avoid killing or injuring yourself or someone else, as well as avoiding damage to your vehicle.
We also look at what to look at in a snatch strap and what brands to avoid.
2015-08-1931 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 1 - Preparing for your first 4WD trip outOur first Track covers the story of my first trip out in my Jeep Patriot and we are going to cover off on all of the mistakes that I made on my first trip out. There was a lot of them, including the vehicle ending up on the back of a truck, going back to Jeep for repairs! More importantly we will go over some great tips to help you be much better preparing to go offroad in your 4x4!2015-08-1718 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 0 - Introduction to 4x4earthIn this track we learn about the story of 4x4earth, how it all started and how we want to spread our love of 4 wheel driving and enjoying the great outdoors. We go over the early days of the forum, talk about a couple of the early mods. We also discuss our tracks map, with over 1,000 4WD tracks to explore.
I'll also discuss my 4WD. What mods I've done and want I wan to do to my BT-50.
We also look at why 4 wheel driving is so important for many country towns. Enjoy!2015-08-1317 min
Audio Book: The Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprisings, Occupations, Resistance and Hope"BP: Billionaire Polluter." By Amy GoodmanAward-winning journalist and Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman records a podcast in conjunction with her weekly column, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/QBC5S
May 05, 2010
Read this column by Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan:
Less than a week after British Petroleum’s Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers and unleashing what could be the worst industrial environmental disaster in U.S. history, the company announced more than $6 billion in profits for the first quarter of 2010, more than doubling profits from the same period the year before. Oil industry analyst Antonia Juhasz no...2012-11-2605 min
Future Primitive PodcastsCorporations Are Not PersonsSpeakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Riki Ott, PhD, is an activist, author, marine toxicologist, and former commercial fisherma’m who experienced the Exxon Valdez oil spill first-hand. Her latest book on oil spill impacts is Not One Drop (Chelsea Green). She starred in Black Wave, an award-winning feature film. Ott received […]2011-12-2315 minFuture Primitive PodcastsRiki OttRiki Ott, PhD, is a trained marine toxicologist, author, and former commercial fisherma’m who was on the scene during the Exxon Valdez oil spill. For 21 years, she has been the voice and face of efforts for justice: Ott has written two books on oil spill impacts to ecosystems, people, and communities (Sound Truth and […]2010-11-1529 min
Free Forum with Terrence McNallyQ&A: RIKI OTT, Author and Marine BiologistAired 07/15/08 In late summer1989 I spent a week living among and interviewing the fishermen and citizens of Cordova, Alaska. Once they'd realized that federal, state and corporate entities were moving too slowly to save their fisheries, many of them had moved heroically to import and place booms around the most vulnerable areas. Fishing was destroyed for that year so many of them were employed by Exxon in that summer's massive cleanup efforts. Though the luckiest among them earned the newly coined designation - “spillionaires,” the natural, social, and economic fabric of Cordova and Prince William Sound have...2008-07-2125 min