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OFFGRID DOWNUNDER

MDC Offroad Caravans and Camper Trailers

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Behind-the-scenes stories, adventures and advice from our MDC Camping and Caravanning Community. We believe the journey is just as exciting as the destination when you escape with confidence!
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‘Adventure Before Dementia’ is a radio show for camping enthusiasts. Whether you like staying in caravan parks or bush camping, be it up the river, along the coast, discovering unsealed national parks or more remote outback explorations, ‘Adventure Before Dementia’ is your weekly dose of escapism. Hosts Anita & Mike Pavey have worked as photo-journalists for some of Australia’s most popular 4x4, camper trailer and caravan publications. They have travelled widely including a 13-month Big Lap ...
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Welcome to Simple Camping where we explore the joys, sorrows, and adventures of camping in the great outdoors in a simple and real way. Brought to you by the creators of the Amazon documentary "Historic Camping and Teardrop Trailers" and OverlandTrailer.com
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RV Dreaming makes RV Live Easy! Whether you are full-time, part-time, or sometimes, we give you the tricks of the trade from other full-time nomads on how to live your best RV Life! If you are considering full-time or part-time RV Life or VanLife, or just want to know what life is like living on the road as a nomad, this podcast is for you. Join and follow your host Stuart from StuartDoingStuff on Instagram as he documents and shares his journies, and his experiences, and provides tips and t ...
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This week were downloading on the best news from NYCC, getting a tour of the many flavors of the newest flavor of Boulevard Brewing Company's Space Camper family of beers, and we're talking about Godzilla and Absolute Wonder Woman. Join us on the Patreon for more from Boulevard's Adam Hall and our collective con experiences, along with some fun gam…
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This week we have a mighty offering of first issues and industry goings-on to get into. Mike D read Vicarious by Ryan Parrott, and Mystique by Declan Shalvey, while Vargas did the heavy lifting & talks us through Batman & Robin, Moon Knight, Where Monsters Lie, Batman Full Moon, and Exorcism at 1600 Pennsylvania. Join us on the patreon in a few day…
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This week we talk about the clear headliner... DC is ALL IN on Absolute Batman, but how does the First Issue Club feel?! We also read Sentinels on Marvel, Toxic Avenger on Ahoy, Terminator on Dynamite, and The Body Trade on Mad Cave. In the news we'll talk about rumors swirling around a "new" Batman creative team, the resurrection of Youngbloods on…
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This week, DC illuminated us on the next era of comics with the giant-sized DC All In Special! How special was it?! We have takes, so listen and find out. In the news we'll be talking about retailers as publishers, COVR Price making moves in the software space, the first full appearance of Marvels Fantasma, and the Beauty TV show being cast. In our…
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To just read the title and think thats all your getting??! What a disservice to yourself! We have a veritable feast of firsties! Violent Flowers, Knights vs Samurai, The Manchurian (& what the horizon experiment part of this is!), Missionary, Lobo Cancelation Special, & Turtles of Grayskull. In the news, we'll also talk about a sneak peak at Spider…
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Spoilers ahead on Agatha All Along! Greg and Mike watch the first two episode of the new Disney+ Marvel spin-off series, and recap it with takes. In the news we'll pepper a little info about Deadpool 6 and NYCC panels, but mostly focus on the show... THEN, on to comics we read: We'll talk about The Graveyard Club by RL Stine, TMNT Mutant Nation, Da…
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OKAY! Andy is doing the heavy lifting this episode, bringing us the news and the most reviews of those sweet sweet comics of the first issue variety. In addition to firsties in the title, we'll be talking about Marvel Zombies (Groot Version!), Prarie Gods, & Autumn Kingdom by club favorite writer Cullen Bunn! In the news, we're talking DSTLRY Slab-…
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In addition to the great books in the title, we also read Convert on Image, Wolverine: Revenge & Phases of the Moon Knight. In the news this week, we talk about the Crossed movie: Will it work, do we want to see it, and all other speculative questions about our perception of this move answered! We'll also quickly discuss the Absolute Batman logo, M…
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This week we've got a lot to discuss. Theres the comics in our title OF COURSE! In addition we also talk about the new Werewolf by Night (Red Band), Johnny Quest on Dynamite & Babs by Garth Ennis on Ahoy. In the news we talk more about Marvels QR codes in relation to what unfolds in this weeks Iron Fist anniversary issue, NYCC adding a day to their…
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In this episode: What super hero wouldja be? Todd McFarlanes art style. Too many Dr. Doom covers are too pricey. Stormy Daniels has a comic book. New Mutants 98 cover art is up for auction. Comixology dudes own DSTLRY. Ranking the X-Spin-offs. Kraven is rated R. Scarlet Witch #6 has a first appearance (we think). The comics in the title are discuss…
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This week we're talking about the human trafficking bust at SDCC & the Olympic games before getting into our comics of the week. In addition to our books in the title, we also talk some about Flash Gordon & X-Force. Hop over to our Patreon for more on SDCC and Deadpool & Wolverine movie takes.First Issue Club Comic Books által
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This week we're unfortunately discussing/navigating another comic community accusation of assualt. Next, we'll get into independent publisher moves with Boom! getting purchased, and a DSTLRY distribution change which gets us asking how are they doing on their mission to disrupt the industry. We'll also touch on the U.S. Mint making DC coins, Crimin…
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People are fleeing St. Louis! Should they be? Greg has the details on how STL is performing in comic shops and coolness. Next we've got a Marvel Blood Hunt update, speculate about a suprise Marvel drop, talk about the stills from DC's Superman movie, and remember a rad Marvel cover artist. In addition to the books in the title we're also talking Wh…
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This week is a special "AND THE" episode, as we discuss Marvels Uncle Scrooge AND THE Infinity Dime, along with the Comixology Exclusive Roderick AND THE City of Morhil. In addition to these bagged and boarded bad boys, we talk Venomverse Reborn, along with DC solicitations, and the imminent conclusion of Marvels current era of Star Wars mags.…
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PATREON PREVIEW We're gearing up for Boulevardia this week so we decided to give you the Patreon where our friend Doug tells us about all his trouble with the grading company CGC. This is probably the wildest story you'll ever hear this week about CGC. There was twists and turns, highs and lows, tears from both laughter and saddness. Doug's story i…
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Big, bulky, and boisterous... A F.I.C episode like none before it. Greg and Andy are joined by Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) and Badr Milligan (The Short Box podcast) for an incredibly special and rowdy episode of the First Issue Club. Chris and Badr have been longtime friends of ours IN ADDITION to being massive influences and voices in …
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Ever wanted to understand the thought processes of His vs Hers when it comes to packing for an offgrid camping trip? We thought we’d throw the challenge out there to our Marketing Manager, Sam Moorehouse and Podcast Host, Melissa J Scott, both avid campers and both pretty convinced that their way is the right way when it comes to packing for the ul…
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“When you can afford it, get people into your business that are good at doing things that you're not good at doing, or things that you don't want to do. For instance, I don't want anything to do with accounting. So, I have good accountants in my business that take care of all that work. Where I want to play is product development and marketing. Tha…
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Hello and welcome to OFFGRID DOWNUNDER. Today we’re chatting with James Field, General Manager of Commercial and Product at MDC Campers and Caravans, and the Owner, Vaughan Hindley. We spoke with them at length about MDC’s latest achievement - the launch of a brand-new range, the Forte SR Series On-Road Caravans. James is an expert in product devel…
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Today, we're talkin'. WHY? Becuase theres new stuff to talk about each and every week, and its the duty and responsibility of the First Issue Club to keep the conversation going. These conversations include topics like Tom King writing an Archie comic, an upcoming Avengers/Ultraman crossover mini, the impending return of the Green Goblin in the pag…
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This week the club is sans Vargas, but the show must go on! Greg and Mike chop it up about the Captain America McDonalds toys, and decide wether we're hyped or not for it. Next we mention Nick Cage's Spider-Man Noir coming to TV... Then... FINALLY! It's time for those sweet sweet reads the title of the show promised. We discuss the new Spawn univer…
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“While we've built our reputation on award-winning off-road 4WD models, we recognize the need to venture into a new market to better serve our customers. After all, not everyone's journey leads them off the beaten path. Our goal with the Forte SR Series is to offer something different, something tailored to those who seek the comfort and convenienc…
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Nothing sums up the relationship that members of the ‘MDC Family’ share more than these three simple words “We can help”. Today on the OFFGRID DOWNUNDER podcast, we chat with the MDC AUSRV Owners Group ‘Head Honcho’, Daniel Easton, as he dropped into the Brisbane Warehouse on his way through to attending a recent MDC tagalong trip in Northern NSW. …
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Today the club discusses our experiences at Chicagos premiere comicon C2E2! The club got the full con experience including: Attending panels, being part of a panel, shopping, meeting creators, commissions, exclusive, and it wouldn't be complete without one of us getting sick once its all done. Check the show out on Youtube this week if you wanna se…
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“What is the main issue with travelling solo in a caravan? Probably loneliness, it's that whole feeling about being alone and that's a human trait. Being in a caravan, being alone out in the middle of the outback, completely alone without any kind of service range, that's alone!... I am so far from everywhere. And I've got two choices here. I could…
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CON CRUD!!! It's taken one of our own this time. Seems we brought something home with us from Chicago and we're not talking memories. Mike D is at home fighting for the will to live so Greg and Vargas carry on as strong little soldiers in his absence. So for this episode they've decided to flip the script and try something new. While you'll still g…
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“It comes from the heart. It’s just one of those things where we try and build relationships with people and help them on their way. And it's hard to do if you don't have any love or care for your product. And that's just the thing, all our staff genuinely love what they do. I really enjoy talking to our customers and getting to know them and helpi…
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We're talkin panels and ripping through our famous First Issue Club announcements. Stuff to know: We'll be at Tower Con at Tower Tavern in KC, Saturday April 20 We're joining a panel at C2E2 in Chicago, at 11:30 Friday April 26 Topics from our show: Is Namor cool? Avengers vs Predator. Sequel to James Tynions 'Nice House on the Lake' on the way. Ha…
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From a corporate career in insurance, to a real life struggle with mental health and his teen age son’s life-threatening medical diagnosis, to ultra-marathon running, raising over $1M for Type 1 Diabetes, and then becoming one of Australia’s biggest and most successful music promoters with the world-famous Birdsville Big Red Bash… Greg Donovan woul…
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This week Mike and Vargas chop it up about several topics, with a much longer news segment than normal. We're talking power moves at work, Whatnot Con, X-Men blind bags, video games movies replacing comic movies, preferences for ongoings vs maxis, RIP Trina Robbins, and What if Donald Duck became Wolverine. Then in the comics convo we're talking a …
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OFFGRID DOWNUNDER – Vaughan Hindley, Owner and Found of MDC Caravans and Camper Trailers “How it All Began” We are so excited for this next guest on the OFFGRID DOWNUNDER podcast. We are uncovering a small part of the Vaughan Hindley story - the mastermind, owner and founder behind MDC Caravans and Camper Trailers. Vaughan isn't one to seek the spo…
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This week, Greg and Andy record without me (mike d), but I might make a weeney surprise appearance. What did they talk about? You're guess is as good as mine, I JUST SAID I WASN'T THERE!!! I did hear a little about Red Coat, thus your generic Ghost Machine imprint in the title. It was a big week for them. Next week looks to be light on firsties so …
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In the second episode of OFFGRID DOWNUNDER, we chat with Steve Zammit, the Customer Advocate at MDC Caravans and Camper Trailers. Steve brings all his camping industry wisdom and know-how to MDC, as he explains his role and how it benefits customers and users of MDC caravans. Essentially, Steve is the ‘voice’ of our customers, ensuring that every M…
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This week, we're talking comic book news and covering FOUR comics. Our topics include: The Thunderbolts Asterix, How lucky Marvel is to have casted Florence Pugh when they did, Bleeding Cools "Big Vague Article" claiming massive industry news is coming soon, a Joker graphic novel coming out featuring stories from around the globe, DC Elseworld repr…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the OFFGRID DOWNUNDER podcast and video series, presented by MDC Caravans and Campers, and made especially for you! If you’ve stumbled across this podcast or video, it’s because you have some kind of interest in the caravanning and camping world, and so do we! MDC is a very prominent Australian owned caravan com…
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This week, we decided to do the same thing we do every week: Talk about first issues and comic book news! From the headlines, we'll get into X-Men 97 reception, Eight Billion Genies getting high profile MOVIE producers, the newly announced Marvel 1943 video game, and job listings for AI artists at comic book publishers. For our reading club portion…
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This week we're talking about 5 first issues, and they're all great! Listen to find out more about Napalm Lullaby, Helen of Wyndhorn, I Heart Skull Crusher, Little Black Book, & Black Widow and Hawkeye. In this episode, we're also discussing the X-Men "From the Ashes" panel at SXSW, where several new books were announced, we'll get into a recent AI…
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On todays episode, we're talking DWJ's Extremity Kick Starter, a marvel movie and show headline recap, and a wider release coming for the DC character parody film The Peoples Joker. After working our way past the headlines, we get into the reading club! How does Peach Momokos take on mutants differ from mainline comics the massive new title, Ultima…
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In addition to the title topics we'll talk a bit about "What if... Venom", Roy Thomas's return to Conan, Josh Gad is another celeb coming to comics, Alan Moore's last comic, Marvels new freebies titled "Must Haves", and I share some recent slabs I got my hands on.First Issue Club Comic Books által
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Yes, Blasfamous is spelt right! It's a new comic from club Favorite Mirka Andolfo out on DSTLRY right now. We're also talking about the sister series to The One Hand (which we covered a couple weeks back), The Six Fingers by Dan Watters out on Image comics. Before getting into those titles, we're talking comic book news! Hear our takes on DC releas…
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This week, MCU fans were bombarded with news! We'll discuss the reception of Madame Web, The X-Men 97 and Deadpool & Wolverine trailers, Fantastic Four casting, and Midnight Sons movie rumors. Beyond the cinema, we're telling 70s and 80s babies to pick up Thundercats issue 2 if you want the first appearance of a new Thundercat "Calica". We're also …
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This weeks First Issue Club is all about comic book news! It was a heavy week for announcements, controverseys, and factoids. If you dare press play, you'll hear about the Cadence Comic Art exodus, the hobby of collecting art, the El Muerto movie moving forward without its star Bad Bunny, the state of the super hero movie, Rob Liefeld retiring from…
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This week in addition to the comics in the title, we're talking DC's Power, which is the return of their Black History Month anthology, and trying to explain Dead X-Men 1 as best we can. In the news we're talking the casting of a new Super Girl, another actor drops from Marvels Thunderbolts, unauthorized celeb comics, and Ghost Machine's creator ex…
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This week we're focusing most of our brainpower on trying to understand the Ghost Machine timeline - A new connected and unconnected universe of comics on Image from Geoff Johns & friends, which is related to Gieger which you might remember from a few years back, also on Image. Then, Mike D takes us back a couple months to cover a book we missed! R…
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This week the club is BUZZING with excitement to get into Jason Aaron picking up TMNT on IDW, and the big change in X-titles thats just around the corner. We're also covering the comics in the title in addition to a couple extras like Garth Ennis taking on 007, The Bloody Dozen from Charles Soule, and Fall of the House of X.…
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Ha-Cha-Cha! It's another episode of the First Issue Club. This episode Vargas, Mike, & Greg immeditaley get off track talking about the Dice-Man, and Morgan Wallen (I think the throughline being cancellable people who were controversally on SNL). Then, we're getting to comics with a quick chat about Marvel Comic's The Hood before we cover our first…
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Welcome to the 2023 First Issue Club BESTIES! We've got categories like BEST COMICS WRITER, BEST COMICS ARTIST, BEST INDIE COMIC, BEST MARVEL OR DC COMIC, BEST COMIC EVENT, and BEST NEW COMIC. All this and more as we get into rapid-fire besties of more obscure categories after our main besties. Press play to see what we liked & why we liked it. If …
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