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I’m super stoked to be able to be able to present a 2 part mini series all about HAM Radios. Lewis Thompson, the VP of Austin Amateur Radio Club talks about everything you'd ever want to know about Ham radios and then some. While you listen to part 1, you’ll learn all the different capabilities of the HAM Radio such as the ability to send email over radio frequencies, how and where you can study for the FCC exams to become licensed, how you to literally talk all the way to the other side of the world, how to best use repeaters for longer distance communication, and how you can even talk to astronauts out in space! But the biggest thing that impressed me was the community that they’ve built throughout the nation and how licensed HAM Radio operators are actual everyday people who act not only professionally on the radio, but who also act as civil servants in times of distress. Don't forget to listen to part 2 of this mini series, you're not going to want to miss it - Lewis talks about the equipment needed from beginners to advance setups, if you can listen to police and first responder frequencies, if GMRS and Ham can communicate together, how a group of people do try to listen to frequencies to try to discover aliens, and a bunch of other awesome information - so be sure not to miss the second part. You can find more information about the Austin Amatuer Radio Club on their https://austinhams.org/ (website) and the ARRL http://www.arrl.org/ (website). For more information on the scholarship Lewis talked about, you can find more information https://austinhams.org/scholarships/ (here). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: https://www.instagram.com/go_that_a_way (Stephen Grasso) Marketing Director: https://www.instagram.com/ggolsong (Guillaume Golsong) Original Music and Artist: https://www.instagram.com/theracontourists (Jason Walsmith) and The Nadas Sound Designer: https://www.instagram.com/b2modefamily (Lorenzo Interiano) Web Designer Extraordinaire: https://www.instagram.com/spikeehair/ (Peng Shi)

I’m really digging these happy hours because it allows other people in the community to get to meet each other… well when I meet each other I mean virtually for now. But it’s designed where I try and get one person who is looking and hasn’t decided to buy a STO yet, a couple of people who have been waiting, and a couple of owners. I think this is the best mixture for everyone to be able to provide the best information and help to one another. Anyways on Happy Hour #2 David Hollenback, Esther Kim, Jean Steinberg, Keith Souza, Marla Poor, and myself talk about everything from what it was like to picking up our STO, to the difficult wait, and so much more. Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: https://www.instagram.com/go_that_a_way (Stephen Grasso) Marketing Director: https://www.instagram.com/ggolsong (Guillaume Golsong) Original Music and Artist: https://www.instagram.com/theracontourists (Jason Walsmith) and The Nadas Sound Designer: https://www.instagram.com/b2modefamily (Lorenzo Interiano) Web Designer Extraordinaire: https://www.instagram.com/spikeehair/ (Peng Shi)

This episode is one of the more serious and important ones - how politicians in government are waging a quiet war on how the public can access, use, and limit BLM and public lands. This affects all of us because I know we all at one point in our lives have camped and used public lands. This is where Ben Burr, the Executive Director of the https://sharetrails.org/ (Blue Ribbon Coalition) comes in. Ben and his team go out there and fight for our rights to use https://dispersedcampingaccessalliance.org/ (public land without restriction). However he needs a team to help support the coalition - and that's where we ALL come in. Please listen to this episode and help Ben and the rest of the Blue Ribbon Coalition in anyway possible which includes the simple act of sharing this episode. Make sure you follow the Blue Ribbon Coalition on their https://instagram.com/blueribboncoalition (Instagram), https://facebook.com/sharetrails (Facebook), https://www.tiktok.com/@blueribboncoalition (TikTok), and https://twitter.com/BRCBlueRibbon (Twitter). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel and https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram). A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

On this episode we get to meet https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000614834278 (Michael Phillips) and hear his story in which I’m sure we can all relate to on how he went from wanting a Class A RV originally, to a Class C, and then finally down to a Class B RV. Michael breaks it down to which RV would best suite him and his needs, and in this case it was either the Winnebago Ekko or the Storyteller Overland Stealth. I really enjoyed talking and listening to Mike and his two year process that he went through - I’m sure there are many of us out there that took as much time if not longer to be able to finally decide what would be best for ourselves. But what I really came to realize by listing to Mike, and I hope you do as well, is the fundamental key to figuring out what you want - and that is a person’s mindset and the ability to be flexible in today’s crazy times. Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: https://www.instagram.com/go_that_a_way (Stephen Grasso) Marketing Director: https://www.instagram.com/ggolsong (Guillaume Golsong) Original Music and Artist: https://www.instagram.com/theracontourists (Jason Walsmith) and The Nadas Sound Designer: https://www.instagram.com/b2modefamily (Lorenzo Interiano) Web Designer Extraordinaire: https://www.instagram.com/spikeehair/ (Peng Shi)

***Use coupon code STONATION to get 10% off all manufactured products (bumpers, ladders, roof racks, boxes, etc) and anything Pathfinder branded to include their lights: https://backwoodsadventuremods.com.*** This coupon is indefinite so if you don’t have your STO right now, you can use this coupon down the road. This episode was a super fun to record with https://www.instagram.com/chris_chandler/ (Chris Chandler) the owner of https://www.instagram.com/chandlerequipmentinc/ (Chandler Equipment) which is the parent company of https://www.instagram.com/backwoodsadventuremods/ (Backwoods Adventure Mods) and https://www.instagram.com/backwoods.ty/ (Ty Pierce), the Business Development Director. So if you didn’t know, this episode was recorded when we were at the Backwoods Adventure Mods HQ because they were kind enough to help facilitate part of the STO Nation Anniversary Party. And one of the coolest things we got to do when we were there was to take in-depth behind the scenes tour of their facility and see first hand how much work actually goes into one product to make their customers happy. Also, https://www.instagram.com/vancheztravels/ (Jeremy Sanchez) made his co-hosting debut and did a great job at it! So together the four of us talked about the genesis of the family business, what makes his company and products different from his competitors, what it takes to run the business and keep it in the family. And they also talk about what Backwoods can provide for the new MODE LT, future products they’re thinking about, and Chris even talks about his idea to build a whole different type of truck! Be sure to check out Backwood Adventure Mods on their https://backwoodsadventuremods.com/ (website), https://www.instagram.com/backwoodsadventuremods/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0dLeb3elsMXOcf6qYbuGg (Youtube channel). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page). A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: https://www.instagram.com/go_that_a_way (Stephen Grasso) Marketing Director: https://www.instagram.com/ggolsong (Guillaume Golsong) Original Music and Artist: https://www.instagram.com/theracontourists (Jason Walsmith) and The Nadas Sound Designer: https://www.instagram.com/b2modefamily (Lorenzo Interiano) Web Designer Extraordinaire: https://www.instagram.com/spikeehair/ (Peng Shi)

This episode started w/ an idea after watching a bunch of STO owners chase powder on social media this winter - I wanted to know what they know and for them to be able to share their experiences, tips and tricks, and stories with you. The 4 snow bunnies I know were Toby McGraw (https://www.instagram.com/justanothervanfam/ (@justanothervanfam)), Tara Hall (https://www.instagram.com/thallaspen/ (@thallaspen)), Todd Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/813todd/ (@813todd)), and Kaden Phan (https://www.instagram.com/kaydenphan/ (@kaydenphan)). These four shared a lot and to be honest I learned a lot from them. So if you plan on hitting the slopes in your STO, this is a must listen! Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page) or you can buy us a https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stonation (beer)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: https://www.instagram.com/go_that_a_way (Stephen Grasso) Marketing Director: https://www.instagram.com/ggolsong (Guillaume Golsong) Original Music and Artist: https://www.instagram.com/theracontourists (Jason Walsmith) and The Nadas Sound Designer: https://www.instagram.com/b2modefamily (Lorenzo Interiano) Web Designer Extraordinaire: https://www.instagram.com/spikeehair/ (Peng Shi)

On this episode I sat down w/ Kyle Pugliese, a brand new owner of a 2022 classic mode. Kyle also has his own YouTube channel called https://www.youtube.com/c/KylePugliese (Kyle Pugliese) where he makes reviews of camera equipment and overlanding mods. So after you get done listening to this episode, you should head on over to Kyle’s channel because he’s documenting all the mods that he’s going to do on his new Storyteller. But in this episode we talked about why he wanted a Storyteller over the other class B vans out there, the struggle of getting his Storyteller, his initial thoughts along with all the cool mods he wants to do plus how he’s getting his feet wet in this awesome community. You can also follow Kyle on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/kylepugliese/ (@kylepugliese). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page) or you can buy us a https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stonation (beer)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: https://www.instagram.com/go_that_a_way (Stephen Grasso) Marketing Director: https://www.instagram.com/ggolsong (Guillaume Golsong) Original Music and Artist: https://www.instagram.com/theracontourists (Jason Walsmith) and The Nadas Sound Designer: https://www.instagram.com/b2modefamily (Lorenzo Interiano) Web Designer Extraordinaire: https://www.instagram.com/spikeehair/ (Peng Shi)

On this episode Kicker Kalozdi talks about what it was like owning a Winnebago Revel and why the Storyteller Beast mode fit his family’s needs better. This is a fantastic point of view for any of those who want to know the differences between the two and/or struggling to figure out which will best fit your needs. Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page) or you can buy us a https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stonation (beer)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

Welcome to the 2nd part of MB Van Center, Warner’s Grand opening, in which Buck from Volta and David from Van Builders discuss the first ever Master Volta Power Systems Service Center! If you haven't done so, go back and listen to part 1, episode # 48 so you can get the full context of this episode. We talked about what the qualifications to be a master service center is, how the techs are training up to be master certified, the standard of which excellence is measured, and how all this affects you, the Storyteller owner. Buck also talks about the known issue of the new 2022 Volta panel going out and what they’re doing to resolve the problem. This is a great first look on what you need to know to better help yourself when it comes to resolving any issue with your Volta Power System! You can find Acorns Vans on their https://acornvans.com/ (website) and https://www.instagram.com/acornvans/ (Instagram). You can find Van Builders on their https://vanbuilders.com/ (website) and https://www.instagram.com/vanbuilders_/ (Instagram). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

I’m super excited to be able to present a two part mini series for the grand opening of Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner (https://www.instagram.com/mbvc_warner/ (@mbvc_warner)). In the first part I sit down w/ Tony Warner, the general manager, Lance Decker, the service department manager, and Andrew Cooley (https://www.instagram.com/overland_jones_/ (@overland_jones_)) the CRO of Storyteller Overland. The 4 of us talk about the significance of the grand opening, what they’re doing to train their techs to work on not only the chassis but also the house part. We also talk about the fact that the new van center will be a one stop shop for everything you’ll need - from rentals, purchasing a STO, to service, and repair. And you can even get your van washed while you’re there too! This is a great episode to learn what Mercedes Benz Van Center Warner can do for you and the eagerness to put the customer first and build a personal relationship every time. And lastly, the second part of this mini series is all about the new Volta Master Service center that will be located at Acorn Vans, a company owned by the Van Center. You can find and contact MB Van Center, Warner on their https://www.mbvancenterwarner.com/ (website), https://www.facebook.com/sprinterutah/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/mbvc_warner/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGORklyPb1KDaVMthTJ0KA (YouTube). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

The concept is for a bunch of us to get on and talk all things Storyteller with our favorite adult beverages in hand, thus Happy Hour. For the very first happy hour the guest list includes Wendell Iverson, Kurt Krueger, Sarah Cheney, Keith Souza, and Rich and Zoe Coulcher. You can follow this episode's guests on Instagram: Kurt Kreuger: https://www.instagram.com/kurt.krueger.963/ (@kurt.krueger.963) Wendell Iverson: https://www.instagram.com/telluridetex/ (@telluridetex) Sarah Cheney: https://www.instagram.com/daybreakadventurevan/ (@daybreakadventurevan) Rich Coulcher: https://www.instagram.com/rdcjr/ (@rdcjr) Zoe Coulcher: https://www.instagram.com/livefoodtravel/ (@livefoodtravel) Defiance Tools: https://www.instagram.com/defiance_tools/ (@Defiance_Tools) Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page) or you can buy us a https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stonation (beer)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

On this episode Graham Burtoft is the host and was able to get myself, Michelle Burtoft, Kim Buck, Steven Mendivil, and Jeremy and Sara Sanchez together to talk about their thoughts on the STO Nation’s NYE overlanding event. We talk about the planning process, the logistics, how people prepared for not only the below freezing temps but also the equipment needed, our favorite moments, and the food provided by https://www.instagram.com/lunchbox.overland/ (@lunchboxoverland). And make sure you check out the https://youtu.be/jXNxF9xBP2E (YouTube video) of the NYE trip so you can see exactly what we were discussing! You can follow this episode's guests on Instagram: Michelle and Graham Burtoft: https://www.instagram.com/canwegothatway/ (@canwegothatway) Kim Buck: https://www.instagram.com/mobi.van/ (@mobi.van) Jeremy and Sarah Sanchez: https://www.instagram.com/vancheztravels/ (@vancheztravels) Steven Mendivil: https://www.instagram.com/sherpandsweetie/ (@sherpandsweetie) If you'd like to get more info on attending a Sprinter Overlanding Trip, you can contact the team through their https://www.sprinteroverlandtrip.com/ (website) or on https://www.instagram.com/sprinter.overland.trip/?hl=en (Instagram). Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's https://www.stonation.life/ (website), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SgWAjtiCl1UoJjWqMM-TA (YouTube )channel, https://www.instagram.com/stonation.life/ (Instagram), and help contribute to our https://www.patreon.com/sto_nation (Patreon page) or you can buy us a https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stonation (beer)! A special thanks to our sponsors: https://voltapowersystems.com/ (Volta Power Systems) https://www.freedomvango.com/ (Freedom VanGo) https://owlvans.com/ (Owl Vans) https://kermavans.com/ (Kerma Vans) https://www.lamesarv.com/ (La Mesa RV) https://canyonadventurevans.com/ (Canyon Adventure Vans) STO Nation Production Credits: Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi