Welcome to the very first episode of the 2Up and Overloaded Podcast.

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In this episode, Tim and Marisa share the full origin story behind their life of long term motorcycle travel. From meeting as teenagers in Chicago, to reconnecting years later after a decade apart, to eventually quitting their jobs and riding around the world together.

This episode dives into how two very different passions came together. Marisa's love of international travel and Tim's growing obsession with motorcycles.

The result became a life that has now spanned 8+ years on the road, multiple continents, and dozens of countries.

You will hear the story of their first real motorcycle adventure, the trip that changed everything, and the moment that turned a dream into a commitment.

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Coming Up in Future Episodes

• Border crossings and travel mishaps
• Motorcycle gear and packing strategies
• Finances for long term travel
• Breakdowns, borders, and bribes
• The realities of maintaining a relationship on the road

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Welcome to Our Audio Adventure!

What does life actually look like after more than eight years of traveling the world by motorcycle? In this podcast, Marisa and I will go far beyond the highlight reels, sharing the full journey from our earliest rides before we ever set off, to the remote roads and unexpected moments that shaped our life on the road. This is where we unpack the reality of an around the world motorcycle adventure, from the wins to the setbacks, the challenges that tested us, and the lessons that stayed with us. It is an honest, behind the scenes look at adventure motorcycling, and the stories we have never shared... until now.

Why Start a Podcast?
While our YouTube videos will continue to showcase our current adventures, this podcast spans our full journey of over eight years of travel from before we ever pressed record on a GoPro or wrote our first blog. We will dive into the crashes, close calls, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. This is where we explore the stories that never made it into videos or blogs, including the moments that tested our patience, endurance, and relationship.

We Want to Hear From You
We want this podcast to answer the questions you’re curious to know. Imagine sitting across from us at a campfire, what would you ask us? Here are a few examples we’re planning to explore:

• Funding Long-Term Travel – Are we trust fund babies? How do we afford years on the road?
• Adventure Bike Debate – Big and powerful or small and agile?
• How I convinced Marisa to ride around the world with me
• Motorcycle maintenance skills, or lack thereof
• Packing: What’s in your luggage and how do you decide what to bring on long-term motorcycle trips?

• Marriage on the Road – How we’ve stayed together through stress, long trips, and epic challenges
• Social Media – Behind the scenes of creating YouTube videos, blogs, and our podcast. Is it worth it?

• Why doesn't Marisa ride her own motorcycle?

• Favorite continent
• Health emergencies from Peru to Indonesia to Thailand

Which of these questions stand out to you? Or do you have your own? Your input will help shape the stories and episodes we share, making this podcast a true conversation with our adventure community. We would love for you to comment in the 2Up and Overloaded Community Chat Group on Patreon with your questions!

This podcast is for adventurers, dreamers, and riders of all levels, and we hope it inspires you to explore, plan, and maybe even take the leap to see the world on two wheels.

Join Us for the Ride

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering us, there’s a place for you to share stories, ask questions, and connect with fellow adventurers via the 2Up and Overloaded Community Chat Group

We can’t wait to start this journey with you. Grab onto the handlebars, put your visor down, and let’s go for a ride…

Tim and Marisa
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