"Nuts & Bolts, the Overlanding Podcast" by STL Offroad

Guest Charlene Bower of Bower Motorsports Media and The Ladies Offroad Network sits down with us on Episode 3 of Season 2 to discuss education, advocacy and being a badass in the offroad industry. From winning Rebelle Rally, the fastest girl up Backdoor at King of the Hammers and more, Charlene has blazed a path over 30 years in the off-road world. She is a certified trainer with the I4WDTA, and through the Ladies Offroad Network educates and assists many women across North America in achieving success in their off-road pursuits. For more information on Charlene check out the Ladies Offroad Network at www.ladiesoffroadnetwork.com. and www.charlenebower.com as well as her YouTube channel Bower Media. Many thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad, go to www.lucky8llc.com. If you are in New England and interested in working with Ned Crystal and STL OFFROAD, visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com .

Episode 2 we sit down with I4WDTA Certified Master Trainer, Matt Balazs. Owner/Instructor with On Trail Training based in the front range of the Colorado mountains, Matt is one of the best experts and instructors we know, an amazing friend and damn good human. We sit down in studio and discuss Matt's business, his efforts in environmental stewardship with his work with Stay the Trail (Colorado), Bronco Wild Fund and Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery. Stay tuned in the episode for your exclusive discount from our show sponsor, Lucky8 Offroad.
For more information on Matt and On Trail Training visit www.ontrailtraining.com
For more information on STL OFFROAD visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com

STL OFFROAD instructors Ned Crystal and Daniel Tabor recap the highlights of 2025, discuss what's new for 2026 with the company and the podcast. Produced by STL OFFROAD and sponsored by Lucky8 OFFROAD, your source for top quality recovery gear and exceptional Land Rover parts and accessories. For more information on STL OFFROAD visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com and for Lucky8 OFFROAD visit www.lucky8llc.com .

This week we get into all things Land Rover Defenders, classic vehicles/restoration as well as what to do when thinking of purchasing a vintage 4x4 with Sean Lawler the owner and master mechanic at Artisan Autoworks & South Elm Automotive in Manchester, NH. (https://www.southelmautomotive.com/ & https://artisan-autoworks.com/). Many thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad providing our listeners with discounted top quality recovery gear (listen to the episode for your special code) www.lucky8llc.com . This show is sponsored by STL OFFROAD, NH guides and off-road instructors www.stormtrooperlandy.com

This week we sit down with Derek Chace the proprietor of my favorite event "The Pilgrimage Vermont". We discuss the details, stories and all things to give you a behind the scenes look so you can have an awesome experience at this amazing four day overlanding/off-roading base camp weekend in Vermont. make sure to get your tickets at https://the-pilgrimage.com . Many thanks to our show sponsor Lucky8 Offroad (www.lucky8llc.com) who is providing an exclusive discount code to all listeners for top quality recovery gear. If you are interested in STL OFFROAD classes or excursions, visit us at www.stormtrooperlandy.com.