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A crash doesn’t need drama to change your life. Sometimes it’s a shallow puddle with a crust on top. Sometimes it’s a road in Alaska that looks fine until rain hits the calcium chloride. We’re chasing the real-world, no-posturing side of adventure motorcycle riding: what fails, what saves you, and what you wish you’d worn when the bike suddenly isn’t upright anymore. 

We start with a sharp culture detour, playing a clip that breaks down why sport riders/ADV Riders don’t “hate Harleys,” they hate the superiority routine and the selective brotherhood. From there, we pivot into ADV gear in a way that actually matters: boots, knee protection, comfort trade-offs, and why impact pads often miss the injuries that take riders out for a season. We talk specific kit like Tech 7-style off-road boots, adventure touring boots, and knee brace styles, plus what a medical perspective says about lower-leg injuries and why ADV riders are late to the brace conversation. 

Then the stories hit. Chad Werner walks us through his work supporting veterans, the scale of Whale And Wayne Weekend, and an epic run linking 10 Backcountry Discovery Routes. He also relives the Alaska incident that ended with nine broken ribs, a Black Hawk evacuation, and a bill that would make anyone rethink trip planning. Andy Man Cam joins from Spain to unpack a low-speed low side near Valencia that turned into a complicated spiral fracture and a long rehab, plus the best safety tip of the whole show: keep your phone and Garmin inReach on your body so you can still call for help when the bike is gone. 

If you ride BDR routes, the TET, or you’re eyeing an ADV Cannonball Rally, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a riding buddy, and leave a review with the one piece of gear you’ll never ride without.
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🎙️ The boys crack open some craft IPAs 🍻 and dive into another wide-ranging episode of motorcycle-adjacent chaos. Aaron celebrates a fleeting #1 Amazon ranking for his book Chasing Legends, shares an update on his flooded apartment saga (spoiler: it got worse), and reveals his motorcycle has arrived safely in London, shipped for £1,500 all-in. Taylor's 16-year-old son takes second place at a Swedish battle of the bands, proving the Lawson legacy of "number two" runs deep.
Featured Interview: Adam Lewis – Ride Through Japan
The heart of this episode is a fantastic conversation with Adam Lewis, creator of the YouTube series Project 47. Born in Tennessee, raised in Australia, and a 26-year resident of Japan, Adam is solo moto-camping his way through all 47 Japanese prefectures, filming stunning rural roads, connecting with locals in fluent conversational Japanese, and telling Japan's story in a way even Japanese viewers are celebrating. He shares how his wife's cancer battle inspired a "life is now" philosophy, his upcoming six-month ride to finish the remaining 35 prefectures on a loaned Harley Pan America, and why the best of Japan is found on the forgotten mountain roads far from the tourist crowds.
Also in this episode:
Real estate disclosure horror stories (buyer beware!)
Sound surveillance cameras in London
Shipping tires as checked luggage experiments
Aaron's Ride Out: Back of the Dragon
New rally signups for 2026 Americas & 2027 Europe
Next episode preview: Riding gear deep-dive + AndyMan Cam's accident debrief
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In this episode of the ADV Cannonball Podcast, the conversation kicks off with a wildly improbable real estate saga that ends in a perfectly timed disaster and a very lucky escape. From there, the talk flows naturally into motorcycles, gear, and the realities of adventure riding, including jackets, boots, helmets, navigation tech, and what actually works when conditions turn ugly.
The episode builds toward a feature interview with Kerry Lebel, who rode all the way to the Arctic Ocean, sharing first-hand insight into fuel planning, weather extremes, camping in remote regions, wildlife encounters, and lessons learned the hard way. Equal parts storytelling, practical advice, and unapologetic rambling, this episode delivers the kind of experience-based wisdom and humor that defines life on two wheels.
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Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal kick back for a casual crew episode covering cannonball rally updates, book news, beer reviews, and plenty of laughs.
🍺 Beers of the Episode: Backcountry Brewing Trailbreaker Hazy Pale Ale & Stigberget Albatross NEIPA (7%)
Topics Covered:
Podcast Rankings: The show is teetering on dropping to #3 in world adventure motorcycling podcasts — listeners, hit that share button!
Chasing Legends on the Podcast Trail – Aaron's book update: print and ebook versions ~15 days out. Audiobook narrated by a Tennessee voice actor performing unique accents for each subject — expected mid-April. Taylor performs a live reading of his foreword, revealing the thread connecting legends like Ted Simon, Sam Manacom, and Claudio von Planta — many of whom ended up in jail on their journeys.
Rally App Updates: Improved GPS tracker with age-of-fix indicators (red/yellow/gray), clickable rider dots showing name and number, and a public leaderboard for competitor strategy. Pro tip: Use an iPhone with MagSafe charging for the most stable experience.
New Signups: Bush from Pembroke Pines, FL (T7) for 2026 Americas; Michael Waller from Draper, VA (BMW 1200R) riding for Stop Soldier Suicide; Thomas Jørgensen and René Bo from Team Vikings with GPS (Denmark) for 2027 Europe.
2027 Americas Route Tease: Cabo → Baja → Arizona (with Sterling Noreen's Bisbee routes) → Texas coast.
Rideout: The Jonquil Motel in Bisbee, AZ — owned by Sterling Noreen, a hub for ADV riding with annual rallies and legendary off-road routes.
Upcoming Episodes: Carrie's Arctic Ocean ride debrief, plus interviews with Adam (Ride Through Japan), Bruce (Teapot One), Eagle on the Road, and the legendary Stewie MK — currently riding home from the Africa Eco Race through Mauritania and Morocco.
Kove 450 Talk & Alibaba discovery — factory-direct bikes for ~$3K and Aaron's custom build plans.
Original Music: Aaron debuts "Cheap .38," a blues murder ballad.
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In this interview, we sit down with author and motorcycle enthusiast Ted Kettler, who recently penned the book The Road Most Traveled. Ted is a lifelong rider, host of the long-running "Motorcycle Men" podcast, and someone who’s no stranger to epic journeys on two wheels. His latest adventure takes readers along for his ride from New Jersey to the Florida Keys, offering a candid and humorous look at the highs, lows, and life lessons learned while riding one of America’s busiest highways on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic.
In our chat, Ted talks about what inspired the trip, what it took to prepare the bike, the surprises and challenges along the route, and why riding a motorcycle changes everything about the travel experience. He also shares tips for new riders thinking about their own long-distance adventures, insight into the writing process, and even a preview of his upcoming book about riding to the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Whether you’re an avid rider itching for some inspiration or someone with a love for the open road, this conversation is full of relatable stories, valuable advice, and the spirit of motorcycling.
After the interview we talk about the soft launch of the 2027 European ADV Cannonball Rally.
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Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE
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Buy us a Coffee HERE
The Motorcycle Book and Film Clubs.
The Living List Document GOOGLE DOC
Contact the Podcast [email protected]
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