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Episode 39: Phil Freeman – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycl e

Prudhoe Bay Beta and Avoiding Accidents

Phil talks about the cause of accidents for motorcyclists on the Dalton Highway and technics for riding this unique road. He also gives insights on visiting Prudhoe Bay and what to expect.

Episode 38: Phil Freeman – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

Dos and Don’ts of the Dalton

In this episode Phil talks about talks about the what to do and what not to do when you ride the Dalton Highway.

Episode 37: Phil Freeman – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

Ice Road Truckers and Emergencies

In this episode, Phil talks about life in Prudhoe Bay, ice road truckers and how to deal with an emergency in the far and distant north.

Episode 36: Phil Freeman – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

Riding the “Haul Road” in Alaska

Phil talks about what he tells motorcyclists what to expect when they ride the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Episode 35: Pilot John the Adventurer:

Flying from Alaska to Michigan, Kit Plane Pilot Talk

John talks about flying back from Alaska to Michigan along the Pacific Coast and Kit Planes.

Episode 34: Pilot John the Adventurer:

Very Private Flight to Alaska

John talks about flying a two-seat airplane to Alaska.

Episode 33: Pilot John the Adventurer:

Hello, Kamchatka and Kuril Islands

John talks about Petropavlosk on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and visiting the Kuril Islands.

Episode 32: Pilot John the Adventurer:

Survival Suits and Big Waves on the Bering Sea

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian IslandsJohn talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat.

Episode 31: Pilot John the Adventurer:

Aleutian Odyssey: The Islands of Four Mountains, Adak and Kiska

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian IslandsJohn talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat.

Episode 30: Pilot John the Adventurer:

A Day in the Life of a Spy-Plane Pilot in the Aleutians

John talks about what it was like to fly a spy plane based in the Aleutian Islands in the 60’s.

Episode 29: Matt and Bicycle Travel :

A Phish After Party

Matt starts on a bicycle trek into the unknown, and ends up at a Phish after party.

Episode 28: Matt and Bicycle Travel :

A Daunting Encounter

Matt starts an innocuous bicycle ride and ends up with a tube in his nose.

Episode 27: Willie and Trains :

Tips on Jumping Trains and Conductor Calamities

Willie gives tips on jumping trains and talks of conductor calamities.

Episode 26: Willie and Trains :

Unsavory Hobo Drama and a Gaggle of Riders

Willie talks of unsavory Hobo drama and a gaggle of Riders.

Episode 25: Willie and Trains :

A Toe in the Hobo Life

Willie dips a toe in the “Rider” lifestyle.

Episode 24: Willie and Trains :

Graffiti, Hobo Language and a Mohawk

Willie tells about Graffiti, how Hobos talk, and how he ended the day with a Mohawk.

Episode 23: Willie and Trains :

A Day in the Life of a Conductor

Willie tells about what it was like to work as a conductor on a train.

Episode 22: Willie and Trains :

A Reverend and his first Oogle

Willie becomes a Reverend and jumps his first train.

Episode 21: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist :

The three costs of life

Ayleen talks about her free time on the road, and what it is like to be on her own for so long. She also talks about the 3 costs in life.

Episode 20: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist:

Packing for life

Ayleen talks about her change of values on the road, and gives some packing and travel tips as a woman traveling solo.

Episode 19: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist:

A Border to Cross

Ayleen talks about border crossing, her best experience, what her friends and family thought about her dream, and how she financed the trip.

Episode 18: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist:

A Night out in the Wilderness

Ayleen talks about learning mechanical skills, riding skills, and her worst experience.

Episode 17: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist: Motorcycle to Alaska

Ayleen talks about growing up in Chile and dreams of riding a motorcycle to Alaska.

Episode 16: Inception of MotoQuest:

Whats Next, Being an Entrepreneur

Phil wraps up the experience of starting MotoQuest and talks about the future, and the trials of being an entrepreneur.

Episode 15: Inception of MotoQuest:

Surviving Covid, Group Dynamics

Phil talks about running MotoQuest during Covid, and the types of people that join the tours.

Episode 14: Inception of MotoQuest:

Rebranding and International Tours

Phil talks about how the business evolved into an international tour company, rebranding and the expansion of motorcycle rental shops.

Episode 13: Inception of MotoQuest:

First American Rider and an Angel

Phil talks about his first American rider, and the unplanned meeting with an Angel.

Episode 12: Inception of MotoQuest:

The First Three Years

Phil talks about the challenges, set backs, and accomplishments of the first three years of business of MotoQuest, known then as Alaska Rider Tours.

Episode 11: Inception of MotoQuest:

From Traveler to Moto-Entrepreneur

Phil talks about how he got started in traveling as a Rotary Exchange Student, evolving to an English Teacher in Japan and how he found two wheels.

Noise Outside the Tent

Shane talks about the sounds he heard outside of his tent in Botswana.

Episode 1: Shane in Africa

A Helicopter Pilot in Botswana

Shane talks about how he got a job flying Helicopters in Botswana and his first impressions when he moved there.

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