The 4WD Podcast

#148 - Duggo's V8 79 Series LandCruiser 20,000km Review

Duggo's 79 Series V8 Land Cruiser has just ticked over 20,000 kilometres so we thought we'd get his thoughts on how he's enjoying the car so far. Music by The Southern River Band. Produced by BackChatTyrepower powering the podcast!The 4WD Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. https://grounded.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @the4wdpodcast. Music by The Southern River Band.Head to your local Tyrepower for any tyre, wheels or battery needs! w: www.tyrepower.com.au/ ig: tyrepowerofficialTerrain Tamer. Making 4WD parts and accessories that have been designed, manufactured and tested to withstand the harshest conditions Australia has to offer. w: www.terraintamer.comThe 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E148 Jun 04, 2026 49 min 72 annotations

#147 - Custom Builds, 60 Series mods & Packed Gear bags with Corey Kirwen

Content creator, YouTuber, entrepreneur, 4WD modifier, adventurer... the list goes on. Corey Kirwen joins us on the podcast this week to talk custom builds that aren't for everyone, flooding his BT-50, customising his 60 Series LandCruiser and the story behind one of the coolest camping bags on the market. Heaps happening on this one!Head to your local Tyrepower for any tyre, wheels or battery needs!w: www.tyrepower.com.au/ig: tyrepowerofficialTerrain Tamer. Making 4WD parts and accessories that have been designed, manufactured and tested to withstand the harshest conditions Australia has to offer.w: www.terraintamer.comThe 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E147 May 28, 2026 95 min 92 annotations

#146 - Motorbike Camping, Crash Stories & Common Sense Rules

This week the boys discuss their dream of doing a motorbike trip, early stories of learning to ride (and crash), and we go through some of our favourite common sense rules from you guys!The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E146 May 21, 2026 51 min 26 annotations

#145 - Ronny Leaves, AI Seatbelt fines & Missing Waves

Big news this week. Our beloved co-host, adventurer and all-round good human Ronny Dahl has called time as co-host of The 4WD Podcast. We have so much love and respect for the great man and to be completely honest, this is the right decision for him. He's an incredibly busy man and it has been our privilege to have been able to sit down with him on a weekly basis to talk life, adventuring and 4WDing.In other news; an interesting update on the AI seatbelt fines in Western Australia, Duggo smells incredible and we have a brand new sponsor on board in Terrain Tamer!The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E145 May 14, 2026 44 min 22 annotations

#144 - WA's Best Beach, Un-Common Sense & the Wrong Thing

Wharton Beach just got named #3 in the top 100 best beaches in the world according to a survey of 1000 'travel experts'. Duggo does the wrong thing but get's away with it and we chat how common, common sense really is. Plus the new Nissan Terano.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E144 May 07, 2026 64 min 61 annotations

#143 - Will Ronny take the Ineos through Gunshot at Cape York?

On todays episode we talk road trip music and being influenced by our parents music taste, Ronny's planned trip to Cape York (is he tackling Gunshot?) and how difficult it's getting to repair a vehicle by yourself if you break down in the middle of nowhere.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E143 Apr 30, 2026 78 min 130 annotations

4WD SHORTY | Solo hiking a volcano in Iceland takes a scary turn

Salty Davenport talks through his close call while hiking in Iceland around the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2026 7 min 7 annotations

#142 - Salty Davenport: Salt Lakes, Finding Silence & Personal Adventure

A very special guest this episode as videographer, photographer and wanderer Salty Davenport joins the boys to talk working in photography in New York with models, a wild crevasse in Iceland & why camping on a salt lake is one of the best experiences you can have. Salty chats about the Kimberley's hold on him, his work alongside Indigenous rangers and the journey that brought him here.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E142 Apr 23, 2026 130 min 106 annotations

#141 - Fuel Refinery Fire & Have we passed the golden age of 4WDing?

Have we passed the golden age of 4WDing? With new 4WDs becoming increasingly expensive, is a quality rig now out of reach for the average Australian? Ronny and Duggo also dig into the news that one of Australia's only two fuel refineries was partly destroyed by fire last night.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E141 Apr 16, 2026 68 min 197 annotations

#140 - 2026 Toyota Hilux with Bo Allan

Different look on the show this week as we take the Grounded Construction 2026 Toyota Hilux for a spin with Bo Allan and chat AI 4WD's, updates on his chopped 80 series and more!The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E140 Apr 09, 2026 52 min 6 annotations

#139 - The Fuel Excise and the Poddy Patrol

This week on The 4WD Podcast, the federal government just halved the fuel excise and we break down what that actually means at the bowser. Plus your winter suspension checklist courtesy of Tough Dog, and Duggo floats the idea of buying a Podcast Patrol.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E139 Apr 02, 2026 55 min 5 annotations

#138 - Dirty Fuel, Empty Servos and the Death of the Diesel 4WD?

This week we go deeper on Australia's fuel crisis; what's actually causing it, why we only have 34 days of diesel in reserve (and why that number is worse than it sounds), and what it all means if you're a 4WDer planning a remote trip right now.We also get into dirty fuel, the government lowering fuel standards, and whether the crisis is finally making the case for hybrid and electric 4WDs.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E138 Mar 26, 2026 54 min

4WD SHORTY | The perfect camping pillow

Toyota have been pulled up for their 2026 Hilux ad that showed a bunch of dogs untethered in the back of the Hilux. The Ad Standards Community Panel found that the ad breached provisions relating to health and safety... Toyota have confirmed they will be changing the ad.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2026 4 min

#137 - Has the Wave Gone? Fuel Hoarders and Panic Buyers

Today: fuel hoarders, panic buyers and have Australians lost the wave culture that used to define us?Füll+ - Out now in Coles Supermarkets.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E137 Mar 19, 2026 46 min

#136 - Bunnings Warehouse expanding, solo rooftop tents & Gunbarrel Highway

Bunnings Warehouse are making a move into the auto market to try and take on Supercheap Auto, Autoline and potentially even ARB. Plus we chat single person rooftop tents, the Gunbarrel Highway videos & heaps more.Füll+ - Out now in Coles Supermarkets.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E136 Mar 12, 2026 68 min

#135 - Is the cost of living creating more campers?

Cost of living is hitting everyone at the moment and it might actually be pushing more people into camping and 4WDing instead of overseas trips.We chat the rise in camping, Audi's potential new 4WD, electric 4WD's and heaps more.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E135 Mar 05, 2026 59 min

#134 - Gunbarrel Video, Hilux Ad & Camping Sleep Tips

The Gunbarrel Highway video is coming out next week. Updates on the police crackdown on reflective window coverings, the Toyota Hilux ad & some sleep tips to help you camp at night. The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E134 Feb 26, 2026 50 min

4WD SHORTY | Toyota slammed over 2026 Hilux ad

Toyota have been pulled up for their 2026 Hilux ad that showed a bunch of dogs untethered in the back of the Hilux. The Ad Standards Community Panel found that the ad breached provisions relating to health and safety...The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2026 3 min

#133 - The Trewlux, N70 v N80 Hilux, & favourite Toyota Hilux setups

The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E133 Feb 19, 2026 55 min

4WD SHORTY | Queensland Police start crackdown on reflective window coverings

Queensland Police have released a statement saying they are looking to crack down on 4WD vehicles with reflective window coverings that block vision from the sides and rear of the vehicle...The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2026 4 min

4WD SHORTY | "It's poor management... put their hands up and say we f***ed up"

We talk to Rothy from the Tall Tails Podcast about the new WA demersal fishing ban. The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2026 17 min

#132 - Police crackdowns & beach camping

Queensland police are cracking down on reflective window coverings with a hefty fine for whoever they catch. Jaiden's managed to get away over the weekend to the south coast of Western Australia and we have a look at an 80 series vs a 75 series.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E132 Feb 12, 2026 51 min

#131 - Tall Tails Fishing & Wild trips with Jake Rotham

Jake Rotham from the Tall Tails Fishing Rodcast joins us today to chat fishing, camping, adventuring and heaps more! Rothy has some unreal stories to tell and this is one of our favourite chats to date.Go check out the Tall Tails Fishing Rodcast with Rothy and Mark LeCras!https://talltailsfishingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2450969The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E131 Feb 05, 2026 105 min

#130 - Canopy changes, V8 vs 2.8L LandCruiser & Beach access

The INEOS Quartermaster has had a change in the back, Ronny & Jaiden talk about Ronny's latest Modified episode comparing the V8 LandCruiser to the 2.8L LandCruiser and we pick some positives and negatives from the Grenadiers full canopy.The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E130 Jan 29, 2026 82 min

4WD SHORTY | Modified returns - V8 vs 2.8L LandCruiser

Ronny and Jaiden talk about the experience of filming Modified, things that surprised them about each other's cars and the new format of Modified. The 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2026 9 min