The Superior Podcast

About The Superior Podcast

Your ultimate deep dive into the 4WD industry. Each episode, we sit down with industry experts, engineers, and off-road legends to explore the latest in 4WD modifications, engineering insights, and adventure-ready upgrades. From legal modifications and certified engineering to suspension setups, lift kits, and performance upgrades, we cover what it takes to build a capable, compliant, and trail-ready rig. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a serious off-roader, we bring you expert advice, insider knowledge, and real-world experience—so you can build smarter, drive harder, and explore further.

Publisher

Superior Engineering

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   How Roam Lyfe Started, Wild 4WD Builds & Life as a YouTuber | Tom Apps

   Tom Apps from Roam Lyfe joins us for a proper chat about everything 4WD, builds, engineering and life behind the camera. From starting Roam Lyfe on YouTube and the builds that got him to where he is today, to his Hilux build, future projects and some of the worst engineering decisions he's seen along the way. We also get into engine swaps, the 4WD community, the differences between Australian and US-style wheeling, Foam Lyfe Car Care and what life is really like as a full-time YouTuber. Whether you're into 4WD builds, fabrication, off-road adventures or creating content, there's plenty to get stuck into. https://roamlyfe.com https://www.facebook.com/roamlyfe0 https://www.instagram.com/roam_lyfe https://www.youtube.com/c/RoamLyfe Chapters: 0:23 – How Roam Lyfe Started on YouTube 8:13 – The Builds That Started It All 20:53 – From Patrol to Hilux 25:43 – What’s Next for Roam Lyfe? 29:26 – When 4WD Engineering Goes Wrong 35:50 – Engine Swaps: Worth the Headache? 51:36 – What Makes the 4WD Community Different? 55:06 – Why Americans Wheel So Differently 1:06:57 – Foam Lyfe Car Care1:17:54 – The Reality of Life as a YouTuber 🎙️Hosted by: Mitch 📍 Special Guest: Tom Apps – Roam Lyfe 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more 4wd content! 💬 Let us know what guests you would like to see on our couch. https://www.facebook.com/superiorengineering https://www.instagram.com/superior4x4/ https://www.tiktok.com/@superior4x4 https://youtu.be/jaJP9SUlgLM #patrol #nissan #toyota #hilux #offroad #podcast #journey #story #build #4wd #suspension

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   What goes into designing premium 4WD Parts? Talking R&D

   What actually goes into designing, developing and testing Australia's most premium hardcore 4WD parts, so you can just bolt onto your rig and hit the tracks? In this episode of The Superior Podcast, The boss man Mick joins the head of R&D Angus and Mitch from Superior Engineering for a proper chat about Research & Development, 4WD product development, engineering, Australian manufacturing and real-world testing.From deciding which 4WD platforms are worth developing products for, to dealing with customer feedback, revising products and putting new designs through their paces, we get an inside look at what happens behind the scenes at Superior Engineering.We talk about why not every idea makes it to production, why R&D has to balance engineering, customer demand and commercial reality, and how real-world abuse helps shape the next generation of 4WD products.The conversation also covers newer 4WD platforms like the BYD Shark, the challenges modern vehicles create for aftermarket manufacturers, the return of Stealth Sliders, vehicle technology, sensors and safety systems, Australian manufacturing and why getting products out into the real world is such an important part of the R&D process.And, because this is Superior Engineering, there is plenty of discussion about building products that are actually designed to be used. Towing bigger loads, driving into places you probably shouldn't, seeing what gets punished and learning from what breaks are all part of developing better 4WD gear.This is a look inside the R&D process at Superior Engineering and how an idea goes from a problem on the trail to a tested, manufactured and ready-to-use 4WD product.If you're into 4WDs, off-road driving, 4x4 accessories, suspension, vehicle engineering, Australian-made products, product development, fabrication, manufacturing or seeing what goes on behind the scenes of the 4WD industry, this one's for you.Whether you're driving a Patrol, LandCruiser, Hilux, Ranger, D-MAX, Triton, Prado, Jimny, BYD Shark or another 4WD, the aftermarket parts you use don't just appear overnight. There's a huge amount of engineering, testing, manufacturing and refinement that happens before a product ever reaches your vehicle.Superior Engineering is an Australian 4WD engineering and manufacturing company developing suspension, GVM upgrades, underbody protection, steering and drivetrain components, chassis products and other 4x4 accessories for Australian conditions.Built in Australia. Tested in the real world. Engineered for people who actually use their 4WDs.If you enjoy the podcast, hit subscribe, drop a comment and let us know what you want Mitch to ask the R&D team next.

3. 

   7 Aug 2026

   The Future of Winches? | Dan from Carbon Offroad

   This episode, we're joined by Dan from Carbon Offroad for a deep dive into the world of modern winch technology, recovery gear, and the future of off-road recovery.From the story behind Carbon Offroad and expanding into the US market, to the differences between the Australian and American off-road scenes, Dan shares what goes into designing a high-performance winch and where the industry is heading.We also unpack brushless technology, variable speed winches, OEM integration, recovery gear, competition winches, and why weight plays such a big role in modern 4WD builds. Plus, Dan explains some of the engineering behind features like full drum disconnect and reveals his favourite winch setup.Whether you're building a touring rig, chasing performance, or just want to learn more about the technology behind today's recovery gear, there's something in this episode for every 4WDer.https://carbonoffroad.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/CarbonOffroadAUhttps://www.instagram.com/carbonoffroad_australiahttps://www.youtube.com/@carbonoffroad 🎙️Hosted by: Mitch 📍 Special Guest: Dan Kozaris – Carbon Offroad 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more 4wd content! 💬 Let us know what guests you would like to see on our couch. https://www.facebook.com/superiorengineering https://www.instagram.com/superior4x4/ https://www.tiktok.com/@superior4x4 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q7llrprEldf3Csnf6W6TD?si=GdsjB0GdSZKc2_0nY8Gwng#podcast #winch #recoverygear #brushless #offroad #challange #4x4 #canam #journey #story

Who has been a guest on The Superior Podcast

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• Lucas Bree
• Billy McKinnon
• Kyle Luxifer
• Mitch Thorpe

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Spotify

4.8 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

38

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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