Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

EP173: How to Train at Home: Backyard ADV Drills & Skills

Want to become a better adventure rider without waiting for your next big trip or paying for a training course? Your driveway, backyard, field, or even an empty parking l

EP173: How to Train at Home: Backyard ADV Drills & Skills (ad free)

Want to become a better adventure rider without waiting for your next big trip or paying for a training course? Your driveway, backyard, field, or even an empty parking l

Red River Scramble 2026: The Ultimate Kentucky ADV & Dual Sport Rally Guide

Red River Scramble is back for 2026, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before you point your motorcycle toward Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Drew and Mark

EP171: How to Prepare for a Group ADV Motorcycle Ride

Group rides can be one of the best ways to get into adventure and dual sport motorcycling—but they can also go sideways fast when riders show up without understanding the

EP170: 7 Mistakes That Ruin Adventure Motorcycle Trips More Than Breakdowns

We spend a lot of time worrying about flat tires, broken chains, and dead batteries—but are mechanical failures really what end most adventure motorcycle trips? In this

EP169: 2 Years of ADV Riding What Surprised Me, What Changed, and What I Learned

What really changes during your first two years of adventure riding? This week we're joined by Roy, who shares his journey from brand-new ADV rider to confidently tackli

EP168: Can You Still Trust Motorcycle Influencers: The Cost of Losing Authenticity

Can you still trust motorcycle influencers? As YouTube creators and social media personalities increasingly replace traditional motorcycle journalism, riders are left won

EP167: Behind the Curtain: The Motorcycle Journalism Industry with Chris Cope

What really happens behind the scenes of motorcycle journalism? In this episode of Moto Adventurer Unscripted, we sit down with longtime motorcycle journalist Chris Cope

EP166: DIY Motorcycle Mods That Actually Work: 50+ Garage Hacks for Adventure Riders

What happens when two adventure riders compare every cheap motorcycle modification they've ever built, borrowed, or stolen from the internet? In this episode, Drew and M

Is Lower Gearing Worth It? The Truth About Changing Your Motorcycle Sprocket Unscripted Shortcut

Is gearing down your motorcycle really the best $30 off-road upgrade, or is it one of the most overrated modifications in adventure riding? In this episode of Moto Adven

EP165: Motorcycle Helmet Safety Explained: 6D Helmets, DOT, ECE & FIM Standards with Bob Weber

What actually makes a motorcycle helmet safer? Is it the certification sticker, the materials, or the technology inside? In this episode of Moto Adventure Unscripted, we

EP164: Motorcycle Encyclopedia Volume 2

In this episode of the Motorcycle Encyclopedia, Drew and Mark dive into the "cult of personalities" that makes the riding community so unique. We are unpacking the essent

20 Adventure Routes & OHV Parks Every Midwest Rider Should Know: Unscripted Shortcut

Where can you legally ride an adventure motorcycle in the Midwest? It's one of the questions I hear more than almost any other, so in this Shortcut episode I'm putting e

EP163: Rain Riding Decisions: When Should Adventure Motorcyclists Stop?

Rain riding is part of adventure motorcycling, but when does riding a motorcycle in the rain become dangerous? In this episode, we discuss adventure motorcycle rain ridin

Tubes vs Tubeless Unscripted Shortcut: Does It Actually Matter for Adventure Riding?

Tube-type wheels or tubeless wheels? It's one of the most debated topics in adventure motorcycling, right up there with oil brands and tire recommendations. But does whee

EP162: What Are The Best Used ADV Motorcycles Under $3,500?

Can you really buy a legitimate adventure motorcycle for $3,500 or less? In this episode, Drew and Mark dig through real Facebook Marketplace listings from around the co

EP161: How to Convert a Dual-Sport into an Adventure Motorcycle?

Can a lightweight dual-sport motorcycle become a true adventure bike? In this episode, we explore the philosophy behind converting dual-sport motorcycles like the Kawasak

EP160: Who are the hosts behind Moto Adventurer Unscripted?

With a wave of new listeners joining the show over the last year, this episode turns the spotlight onto the co-hosts themselves. Mark and Drew step out of their usual rol

Unscripted Shortcut: How Much Pavement Is there?

“How much pavement is there?” After a decade of hosting ADV rallies and creating routes like the Bluegrass Regional Adventure Passageway (BRAP), it's the question I get

EP159: What Are the Best and Worst Parts of Adventure Motorcycling?

What are the best and worst parts of adventure motorcycle riding? In this episode, we debate the real pros and cons of ADV riding—from the mental reset and freedom of exp