ADV Cannonball
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!
Episodes
A coast-to-coast adventure rally sounds wild, but the real story is how regular riders turn a huge goal into a workable plan. We’re joined by three newcomers to the ADV Cannonball Rally who could not be more different on paper: Alex heading in on a Yamaha XMAX 300 scooter, Matt bringing long-distance experience on a Yamaha Tenere 700, and Jan travelling from Oslo, Norway to ride his BMW F800GS in the US. Their mix o...
The Isle of Man TT isn’t compelling because it’s polished. It’s compelling because it’s real public roads, real consequences, and a level of commitment that most of us can’t even imagine. We ride out to meet legendary motorcycle journalist and author Stuart Barker, then let him pull back the curtain on what the TT actually is: a 37.75-mile mountain course with hundreds of corners, brutal hazards, and a culture that ...
We’re working overseas, riding bikes, and gathering content for the next episode!
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GPX files sound boring until they’re the reason you miss a checkpoint, get rerouted onto a worse road, or spend your night untangling tracks on a tiny screen. We sit down with Rick Claus to talk navigation for the ADV Cannonball Rally, and we keep it practical: what to buy, what to avoid, and what to practise before you roll up to the start line.
We compare three real-world approaches to adventure motorcycl...
A 2008 Honda Goldwing dragging a custom 50-gallon fuel trailer just rewrote what “fast” looks like across a continent, and we cannot stop thinking about it. We unpack the new cannonball record, what made the attempt smart, and where the line sits between brilliant planning and outright chaos for long-distance motorcycle riding.
From there, we get into the gritty stuff that actually changes outcomes in an AD...
We bring Chris Peloso and Hunter Wray to the Rountable to unpack what it really takes to win the ADV Cannonball Rally when points, planning, and chaos collide. We trade the polished version for the real one: tracker mind games, rule loopholes, hard lessons in the desert, and the thin line between smart strategy and dumb suffering.
• Planning months ahead and choosing the right bike for the job
• Packing li...
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 inste...
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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...
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 pa...
🎙️ 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...
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 ...
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 butt...
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 hi...
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 Robe...
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 — ...
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.
🍺 Dr...
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" & "De...
Crew Show talking about how we set-up our bikes and our camping gear. Check out the shared document below for the full list.
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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 Livi...
We're happy to welcome Nick Adams to the Motorcycle Book Club.
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 Podca...
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
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