Now on episode 64 so its obviously got a few miles under its belt. This edition is brought to you by a whole load of people I've never heard of (other than Grant of course, and Sam Manicon who posted about it on Facebook) but I'm sure they're all overlanding legends.

So my question - does anybody actually listen to it, and if you do what do you get from it? I've been aware of it but somehow never managed to 'prioritise' it enough to actually tune in. Is it something you listen to on your commute into work or while you're packing for your RTW? Is it just another commercial nail in the coffin of what used to be a discover the world in your own way kind of activity or a way of sharing helpful information. I've my own thoughts but I'd be interested to see what everyone else thinks.

I listen to the podcast, Lots of the episode feel like half advertisements, but some are good. I prefer adventure radio raw that is more of hang.

It's background listening when I am walking around in a town or packing my bags etc...

I listen to it, I support it on Patreon to get an ad-free feed, and I found the HUBB thanks to it.

It's pretty much the only listenable motorcycle podcast I've found, and I listen to a lot of podcasts. Some episodes are pretty skippable, but the average level is good.

I listen to both ARR and RAW..I find ARR can be a bit Canada/US biased but overall a good podcast to listen whilst driving..I should really chuck some cash at them for what they do as it is a slim market…


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I listen to ARR Raw each month and I pick and choose through the weekly ARR podcasts to focus on episodes that interest me. I listen on my daily commute and find that the information they give food for thought. Part of the thing that I like is that it is stripping away the mystique about overlanding such as the issues at borders, what a Carnet is, repeated tips that we all overpack. Essentially it is an extract of the HUBB in spoken word rather than written mixed in with anecdotes and piss taking. Plus Brian Rix dropping himself in it with his wife.....

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I'm voting for the nail!

I am a subscriber and I listen to every episode of ARR and RAW. There were a handful I skipped because I couldn`t get the message or I was truly uninterested in.
I like the variety of subjects from travel stories, adventure, skills & tech Jim is bringing online with ARR. With his RAW crew it`s sometimes a loose talk and drifting away from the subject. For me an essence which makes it more interesting to listen. I appreciate the effort and all-round input Jim and his crew are trying to bring continously and often I get ideas or inspiration by both podcasts.

I listen as well to another adventure riding podcast in german. Compared to ARR/RAW this one is much less creative and it is often drifting too much into well known and 100 times discussed technical issues.

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I listen to every episode of ARR. Jim is a good host, who create interesting conversations with the people he invites on the show. I like the mix of travel stories, riding tips, product and tech reviews etc, and I feel that I learn something from most episodes. Of course, some episodes are 'meh' to me, but those are rare. I don't feel that the advertising is too much, and most importantly, I don't feel that they affect the editorial content. I guess you can argue that he has had several of his sponsors as guests, but I think it's really interesting to hear how people create a living out of their interest in motorcycles, and how inventions come out of riders' experiences. Maybe because I'm trying to do that myself... Basically, ARR is the best motorcycle podcast I've found.

RAW is a completely different show, but I love it just as much. The free flowing conversation makes me feel like I'm part of the group, and the personality of the participants come through well. I miss Graham, though. Usually I save the RAW episodes for longer solo rides, those guys are good company.

Jim is a really good host who, in ARR Raw has the task of herding cats - he normally manages to stop them going too far down rabbit holes and they tend to stay on track but he does allow a good amount of latitude to allow them to follow interesting diversions.

Like yourself I miss Graham - he added a very different perspective from the others and shows thatthere are more than a single way to carry out a trip. I suspect that the lady who replaced him - Michelle Lamphere - will take a few episodes to really get her voice - the other people on Raw are very strong charecters.

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Listen to both ARR and ARR Raw for 3 yrs and support them monthly via Patreon.
Even had a couple of my questions used as topics for the show.

Jim is very professional, asks very good questions, and has the ability to get the person he is interviewing to open up.

I've tried listening to other motorcycle related podcasts but they are amateurish in comparison or heavily influenced by a particular brand,......i.e. BMW.

I do miss Graham Fields wit and humour on RAW. He has his own youTube series now, but its not the same...

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Jim interviewed me when I was in Ecuador. I had a great time talking with him and got great feedback from the podcast. The others I’ve heard I enjoyed!
Well worth the time

I just wanted to say that my original comment was too harsh. I listen to every episode and I love it.

Have never listened to ARR. When I do listen to podcasts, which is often while riding/ driving or around the house, it's UK/ world politics/ current affairs or football from the Guardian or LBC (James O'Brien and Andrew Marr), for example.

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I knew about it but only gave it a try a couple of years ago when on many a long hike during lockdown. I do enjoy the "round table discussion" from the RAW spin off more.

I like the main podcast too. It's got a lot of techical and rider training episodes. From riding legends like Chris Birch. And Interviews with people who have started companies in Overlanding like Touratech etc. Clinton Smout is a regular contributer who's input I enjoy. He teaches rider skills and his outlook on life is fantastic.

Some of the rider tales can drag on a bit. But when you've been there and done it yourself, that's always going to be the case. I can imagine they're very inspiring to those yet to travel.

Grant we all know from here ! I like his technical and 'matter of fact' input. Obviously a wealth of experience and a great pragmatist. I find myself nodding my head in agreement a lot.

Sam Manicom. A great author and a genuinly lovely man that I'm honoured to call a friend. I contributed to his latest book "The moment collectors". I love his optimism and his abilty to smile at any hardship .

Brian and Shirly Rix. Very experiened RTW riders. I've not had the pleasure of their aquaintence but I hope to one day.

Michelle Lamphere. Another experienced Overlander. She ownes a biker hostel in the USA and is another "Moment collectors" contributer.

Graham Field makes occassional appearances in the earlier episodes. Again, a very exprerienced rider and author.


It's a great mix of personalities and experiences.

What I enjoy the most is that you can listen to it in the depths of winter or when at work and it makes you feel like you're out there doing it.

Great escapism.

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I have listened to most episodes on both shows. Love it.

I do wish ARR RAW would have a rotating guest or add someone younger. The travels the current hosts can relate are becoming stories from the past at times vs current takes.