069 No Garage? No Problem, Stove Wind Deflector, Ghost Town, Spring Finder, 12v Sockets, Strange Kindness
Want to build but have no garage or even a driveway? It can be done, we'll talk about how. We'll also explain the history of why 12v sockets are terrible, visit a ghost town, and hear a tale about str...
7 Apr 202129min
068 Auroras!, Bamboo Paper Towels, Cathedral State Park, Next Exit, Pizza Delivery
This week, I ask you to indulge me as I discuss my "Aurora" project, and plans for its future. It's a bit more personal than usual. We'll also review bamboo paper towels, visit some old trees, find ou...
31 Mar 202129min
Special Episode: Frank Olito #vanlife Interview
Frank Olito, reporter for Insider.com, was intrigued by #vanlife. He rented a nicely built-out van and hit the road. What happened next was unexpected and we can learn from his experience. We also d...
26 Mar 202151min
067 Vanlife Myths? Hail! A Balloon of Note, Endoscopes, The Knock in the Night
Let's take a look at some common "#vanlife myths. Are they all myths? And we'll visit a site in Oregon where a balloon created strange history, play with endoscope, tell a tale of "the knock," and sha...
24 Mar 202129min
066 Where are the Vans? MacBook Air M1, Free Audiobooks, Prepare for No Internet, Tree in a Rock
Why can’t we get the “cool” vans in the US? And why is it so hard to find ANY van in the us right now? We’ll also take a look at the MacBook Air M1, a great #vanlife computer, prepare for NOT having I...
17 Mar 202130min
065 Anxiety, McFarthest Spot, A Magic Trick, Smart Alternators, Button Lamps
Is Anxiety stopping you from doing what you want? You're not alone. But there are ways to beat it. We'll also talk about Smart Alternators, Button Lamps, and explain a magic trick that you can do... w...
10 Mar 202130min
064 Best Microvan, Mold Mitigation, Ships in Philly, Frozen Firefighting, Idiot Driving
What's the best Microvan to convert? We have answers! We'll also have a frank talk about mold, visit some historic ships in Philadelphia, review CHEAP LED flares, and make a big mistake driving in the...
3 Mar 202131min
063 Nomandland, Dome Lights, Advanture Magazine, Ravens Grin Inn, Hand Power, Vapor Barriers
Nomadland! It's the movie everyone is talking about, but a few folks don't understand. We'll try to explain why reactions are so polarized. We'll also visit the Raven's Grin Inn, browse through Advant...
24 Feb 202131min
