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Author: Aaron Pufal

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Chatting with motorcyclists, overland creators, and authors is a key feature of the ADV Cannonball Podcast. Aaron and Taylor speak with adventure travelers from various backgrounds, aiming to inspire listeners to embark on their journeys. The duo often discusses a wide range of motorsports, including motorcycle rallies, TSD rallies, checkpoint events, overlanding, and anything related to adrenaline and horsepower!

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Send us Fan Mail We kick off a new Roundtable segment to help new riders get ready for a cross-country ADV rally without getting lost in hype. We talk mindset, bike prep, packing, navigation practice, and why chasing points with good judgement beats riding like a hero. • Setting goals that match your real reasons for riding • Staying flexible when the plan falls apart on day one • Choosing a points strategy instead of chasing first to finish • Dealing with curveballs ...
Send us Fan Mail Photo Credit - David Goldman https://www.davidgoldmanphoto.com/ https://themotorcycleportraits.net/ https://www.instagram.com/THEdavidgoldmanphoto We trade bike-season reality checks, garage fixes, and a brutally honest Cove 450 first ride that proves why “race bike” can be the wrong tool on public roads. Then we get three sharp perspectives on living bigger through motorcycles: Teapot One’s GSXR lap of the world, Brett Tkacs’s rider-first bike selection advice, and David Gol...
Send us Fan Mail We chase a simple question that gets complicated fast: what actually keeps you riding when a normal-looking road turns greasy and you go down. Between MC culture hot takes, rally housekeeping, and two brutal crash stories, we come away with practical lessons on gear, rescue planning, and humility. • A cautionary tale about dogs and discarded cannabis roaches in public areas • Robert’s speeding-ticket paperwork update and why it’s safe to return to t...
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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. Fea...
Send us Fan Mail 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 Arct...
Send us Fan Mail 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: ...
Send us Fan Mail 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 busie...
Send us Fan Mail Host Taylor Lawson joins co-host Aaron Pufal for rally updates, field notes from a Swedish motorcycle show, and a special interview with Mercedes from Crankshaft Culture on her trip to the Dakar Rally. 🍺 Drinks: Ölön Double IPA & Seattle morning coffee Topics Covered: Motorcycle Mässen Field Notes: Taylor camped in sub-zero temps at the Jönköping motorcycle exhibition (35,000 attendees). He caught up with Robert Bollinger, who shared details on his upcoming Pakistan Himal...
Send us Fan Mail Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Puffall crack open drinks for a wide-ranging cruise episode covering a major book announcement, GPS app upgrades, 2027 Europe rally planning, and the logistics of running a coast-to-coast motorcycle rally from a Sprinter van. 🍺 Drinks: Ölön Double IPA & a Dark and Stormy Book Announcement – Chasing Legends on the Podcast Trail: Aaron reveals his upcoming nonfiction book — a deep-dive companion to the podcast's legendary interviews. Eac...
Send us Fan Mail Ed March's C90 Adventures on YouTube HERE Ed March home page HERE Chris's film about our trip to India HERE This week's Ride Out motorcycle destination is Josie's Hideout Saloon - MAP HERE Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal ring in the new year with holiday recaps, a feature interview with Ed March of C90 Adventures, major route announcements, and a massive wave of new signups. 🍺 Drinks: Hashtag Deepa Double IPA & Shoots Brewing Co. (Oregon) Interview – Ed March,...
Send us Fan Mail More info on the 2025 Alcan 5000 Summer Rally in Andy's article on Gear Junky and OVR. Host Taylor Lawson and co-host Aaron Pufal deliver a packed holiday episode featuring two Alcan 5000 Rally interviews, route announcements, app updates, and festive original music. 🍺 Drinks: Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA & a dangerously large Dark and Stormy 🎵 Original Music: "Here Comes Farkle Claus" & "Death B4 DNF" Interview – Andy & Mercedes (Crankshaft Culture) | Alcan 50...
Send us Fan Mail Crew Show talking about how we set-up our bikes and our camping gear. Check out the shared document below for the full list. The Google Document Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee HERE The Motorcycle Book and Film Clubs. The Living List Document GOOGLE DOC Contact the Podcast Podcast@ADVCAnnonball.com ADV Cann...
Send us Fan Mail We're happy to welcome Nick Adams to the Motorcycle Book Club. Audible Home page and Books Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee HERE The Motorcycle Book and Film Clubs. The Living List Document GOOGLE DOC Contact the Podcast Podcast@ADVCAnnonball.com ADV Cannonball Rally Home GPS Checkpoint Rally & Eve...
Send us Fan Mail We embark on an exciting motorcycle trip to the Himalayas in India. Along the way, we engage in conversations with the Royal Mavericks of Delhi and gain valuable insights from our Cary friend who lost his passport. Indiana University Bloomington on Diomox: HERE Military Checkpoint Video: HERE Booze Cruise in India: HERE Longer Moto Music Video from India: HERE Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us direc...
Send us Fan Mail A full two hours recapping the 2025 motorcycle rally! Audio from the field, original music, 2026 & 2027 announcements, and 2025 ADV motorcycle rally awards! 2025 Rally Page Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee HERE The Motorcycle Book and Film Clubs. The Living List Document GOOGLE DOC Contact the Podcast Podcast@...
Send us Fan Mail 2025 ADV Cannonball Original Soundtrack and #5 Robert Baldinger Rally Prep Talk. Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee HERE The Motorcycle Book and Film Clubs. The Living List Document GOOGLE DOC Contact the Podcast Podcast@ADVCAnnonball.com ADV Cannonball Rally Home GPS Checkpoint Rally & Event App Home ADV ...
Send us Fan Mail Buy Jeremy Kroeker's books here. Original music by Jeremy Kroeker and Austin Vince, thank you for the tunes! Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support us directly on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Aaron-Pufal Support us on Patreon HERE Buy us a Coffee HERE The Motorcycle Book and Film Clubs. The Living List Document GOOGLE DOC Contact the Podcast Podcast@ADVCAnnonball.com ADV Cannonball Rally Home GPS Checkp...
Send us Fan Mail Swiss filmmaker Claudio von Planta is best known work as the cameraman who accompanied Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their Long Way Round motorcycle journey eastward from London to New York in 2004, Long Way Down from Scotland to South Africa in 2007, and Long Way Up from Ushuaia to Los Angeles in 2019. The intro was recorded live in Shrinagar, Himalayas, India. Support the show Free Music from the show on SPOTIFY and on APPLE Aaron's Ride Outs Map HERE Support u...
Send us Fan Mail Let’s add Mark’s new novel to the Motorcycle Book Club and discuss this new work of American biker fiction. We're off to India and Tokyo this week! Running On Empty takes readers on a gripping, fictionalized motorcycle journey through a vividly real America. As the main characters flee both an organized crime syndicate and the police, they ride through many of the country’s most iconic motorcycling destinations. The level of detail in the narrative suggests the au...
Send us Fan Mail Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode NICECNC Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal from Crankshaft Culture drove the entire TransAmerica Trail in a Subaru! We talk about their journey, build, and preparation in detail. We also discuss the Alcan 5000 Rally and the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally. Website: http://crankshaftculture.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/crankshaftculture/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/crankshaftculture TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crankshaftculture YT: ht...
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