Jeff Wagg Podcasts

This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting. This episode will also be a YouTube video FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main p…

This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting. This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/bqIXwmSzbwc FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server…

Here are 10 reasons NOT to buy an ambulance for conversion. And we'll also talk about why your van color matters, review a great window screen, visit YOUR big head, and hear a tale of honking. This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/eVjqZhayHbE FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we ha…

Let's talk about cabinets, and how to keep your stuff off the floor. Then, we'll visit a "very unique" museum, play with some electrical connectors, tell a very creepy story, and finally let Wonderhussy tell us how to make videos. This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/WLkSpQ2OWk0 FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Inst…

A bit of a rant against all of the negative Vanlife conent lately. Vanlife is forever! We'll also tell you how to keep your awnings safe from wind, visit a hollow-world cult site, review solar powered lights, and have a story from the frontlines of a suicide hotline. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), a…

I love thinking about gray water for some reason, but there are some interesting scenarios to share. I'll also review a specific type of water pump, visit the lonliest town in the US, tell a tale of a near death experience, and tell you how to get owners manuals. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and w…

Consider your Total Cost of Ownership when buying a van! We'll also explore a great camping spot in New England, how to get out of a mental rut, whether you should allow your van to warm up, and we'll hear the tale of a well-traveled doll. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server …

WE'RE BACK! In this episode, we explain what happened, and what it means for YOU. We'll also review a strange backup alarm, visit a surreal landscape, get a surprising greeting at a door, and plan for the 2024 eclipse. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of mai…

This week, we spend a lot of time talking about how to sell your van when that sad/happy day comes. We'll also recommend the IKEA tool kit, visit the SS Meteor, and explain how CarFax can help you. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.c…

Want to ship your van to Europe? Here's how to get started. We'll also test a 20w solar panel, explain a new way to look at power usage, visit A MAJOR AWARD, and collect some rainwater. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Is your…

I attended the Project Vanlife Summit last week and have a full report. We'll also play with some Coroplast, visit a dead man's skull, fly on a very old plane, try out a 12v heated blanket, and talk about Hip Camp. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main pa…

Completing ones bucket list requires something: understanding what's on it. And that's not always easy. We'll also take a look at a pet monitoring solution, find creative uses for Washer Fluid, visit an odd structure, and play a bit Galaga! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server…

How about a few YouTube channels to check out? And after that, why not visit some dinosaur footprints while keeping your battery warm enough to charge. And then you can use your compass app find your bumper step. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeo…

It doesn't have to cost a lot to outfit your van. We'll talk about ways to get the stuff you need for cheap. We'll also discuss the importance of E-brakes, visit the "center of the United States," play with Alfred Cam, and recommend a great vanlife book. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook…

Frankie and Alex left NYC and hit the road. Now, they find themselves in Costa Rica, and they took some time out from traveling to tell us about their journey, relationship, and what it's like to travel with Paco, their adorable dog. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invit…

Why have propane? We'll talk about why and why not and give options for those who don't want to cook with gas. We'll also explore Antarctica, rugs, places where dogs are welcome, and we'll encounter a mystery. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcu…

Just for fun, let's do some trivia! 10 questions, some easy some hard. We'll also review cheap tablets, talk about how to have another vehicle in your van, decode your VIN and we'll visit the USS Constitution. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcu…

This episode is not sponsored in any way. Jess from goRoam contacted me to ask if I thought you folks might like to hear about her solution for Internet on the road, and when I found out what it was, I said YES. This episode delves into Starlink, 5g and LTE connectivity and there's something to learn for everyone. Her company, goRoam, has a solutio…

There are an awful lot of negative videos and posts about #vanlife lately. But they're missing one big thing: it's not about the van, it's about living life on your terms. We'll FINALLY review bar shampoo, visit The Archway, invite you NOT to visit Honey Hollow, and talk about Emergency Exits. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please foll…

Ready for vanlife? How do you know? We take a look at how to get there. We'll also review a "cool" dual-zone refrigerator, find some blue worms, invent as simple way to protect your rig, and hear a tale from Missoula. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@col…

It's the season for getting stuck, and we're going to talk about how NOT to get stuck, and what to do if youa do get stuck. We'll also review K&N Filters, talk about flies, and visit the not-safe-for-work WEAM. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofc…

IT HAS BEEN DECIDED: There is a "best" van, at least if you're looking to get the most miles for your money. We'll also visit Alligator Alley, stay in an underwater van, review a tiny backpack, and explain Kei vans. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@colle…

I did an experiment using only an iPad during extensive travel. Did it work? No! And Yes! We'll also try out a great USB charger, tell a tale of a magician in a pickle, talk about Winter's free freezer, and find vintage parts. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instag…

Cold weather has its challenges, even if you’re not in the deep freeze. Here are some ways to keep going. Also: windy.com will help you save your awning, Colonia Del Sacramento will charm you, and we’ll talk about how parts is not parts. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Gro…

Lots of new vans are coming, but will they be good for #vanlife? We'll discuss. We'll also try out some Separatec underwear, have TWO "good" landings, talk about diesel heaters while driving, and talk seriously about a life-saving maneuver. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go …

Folks, I appreciate your patience. Antarctica 1 will NOW work on Spotify! This is the last Antarctica episode - back to normal for the next one.By Jeff Wagg

Wow, it’s been hard to get connected! I’m back in Ushuaia now, and I’ll do one more Antarctica episode before returning to our regularly scheduled programming. And as promised, here is a picture from my cabin window.By Jeff Wagg

So many negative articles about Vanlife! But you know what? Vanlife is GREAT! Let's celebrate that this week. We'lll also visit two spooky places, explain washboard roads, and revisit small step stools that might hurt you! For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram …

So much clickbait! Time for some more myths of #vanlife. We'll also have a (too) close encounter with a deer, find a way for better sleep, insist that you get this step stool, explain what PD USB is, and visit the City Museum again. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), …

After a bit of news, we address the idea of "value" instead of "cost." What should you pay more for? We're also drive across Lake Superior, put chains on our tires, and explain the difference between different electrical components. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), …

This week, we're going to take a broad look at ways to heat your van. What's important? What isn't? We're also going to look at AAA again, visit with some bees, stop at the world's largest truck stop, and explain serpentine belts. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), In…

A sudden trip replaced last week's podcast, but this week we reveal all: we have a new Scamp in our lives! We'll also talk in depth about installing our Chinese Diesel Heater, and we'll visit a complex and gruesome monument in New Hampshire. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go…

More info on "composting" toilets, we have mice in the Tikibago!, a strange bathroom encounter, visit Wizard Island, find a unique microwave, and consider what is the most important thing you're going to do in your van? For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@c…

Lots of good stuff from listeners lately! Time to share. We'll also review Ally Bank, visit a Pirate Hours, tell the truth about FlexSeal, and review the virtual Ally Bank. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), …

There are fewer and fewer vans available in the US. What to do? We'll also look at "Cheap Chinese Power Stations," bar shampoo, visit some bones and see me in Playboy! For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and w…

Lots of news! Some of it may impact you. We'll also talk about Wago wire connectors, visit Maine, review a subwoofer, play with maps, and have a close encounter with excessive Scoville units. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter …

Which is better? Big van or little van? BOTH - we'll explain. We'll also review Nokian's Outpost Tires, talk about the tragic fire at Walmart, Tripodomters as fuel guages, and a way to walk through town from your couch. For information on the Panama Canal cruise, please follow this link! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@c…

A new law in Tennessee makes it a FELONY to do normal #vanlife things. What does it mean for us? We'll also visit the must-see House on the Rock, try out a battery powered chainsaw, and find a place to help us find windshields and the like. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), a…

New tires? Great idea! But it's not as easy as it might seem. We'll also review K&N filters, visit the crazy place known as Northlandz, and explain why household switches might not be the best for your van. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invit…

Am I quitting vanlife? NO! But we're going to talk about the reasons people do, and what to do about it. We'll also review the Carr Hoop II step, visit Beaver, UT, take a look at Salem circa 1692, and talk about conduit. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord…

Which is the most reliable van? It's not a brand, but more of a philosophy. We'll discuss. We'll also look at a regulated power supply, flexible solar panels, how to tell USB cables a part and a story involving a bulldozer. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Disc…

Batteries keep changing, so it's time for rundown on what's best for your rig. We'll also explore magnet fishing, get stuck in a hurricane at sea, recommend Off! Dry and explain what happened to the Aurora Project. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord serve…

This week, it's a smorgasbord of unrelated news, tips, and details, none of which make up a full episode themselves. We'll also talk about the realities of ice makers, try out a battery powered pump, play pool with a dangerous felon, and visit some old relatives - 460,000,000 years old, in fact. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Insta…

What if you could fly, rent a van, and then do an instant "no build"? YOU CAN. Let's talk about how. We'll also talk about how you're using WD-40 wrong, a trip to Antarctica, how to get rid of ants, a new security camera, and Mark Twain's House. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosit…

It's going to happen: you're going to need your van to haul cargo. Here are some tips for avoiding ruining your rig. We'll also take a trip on a Hovercraft, consider putting a stereo security system in the back of rigs, and learn how to predict traffic. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colof…

What if you're NOT Built to Go, but instead Built to Stay Put? That's fine! Here are some tips to make your stay better. We'll also visit Wilmington, NC, try out the RoadPro Tornado Fan, learn about how to forecast floods, and tell a tale that's not for everyone. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitt…

10 Weird Vanlife Tips! And we'll explain alternators, tell a tale about something stupid I did, visit Gravity Hill, and learn how to tell the difference between all kinds of screws. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at …

What does "octane" really mean? How about E-85? Let's get the right gas in your van. We'll also visit The Holy Land Experience, Starved Rock, have a close encounter of the feathered kind, and take a look at Starlink RV which promises broadband everywhere! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@col…

Is it Time to Ditch Diesel? I think it might be! We'll also visit some waterfalls, see some horrible nature, talk about radiators, ship spotting, tolls and wallets... but not in that order. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main …

What if you lived without the Internet? Appealing? Doable? Let's explore. We'll also review Berkey Filters, visit the Dr. Pepper Museum, have a mid-are adventure, learn how suspensions work, and ID birds by sound alone. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord …