Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Paws Claws & Life on the Road is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Nomad life doesn’t have to mean leaving your pets behind. Jennifer and Tasha are joined by four special guests — Ashley and Steve from Campfires & Motors, Teal from Towed You So, and a very secret surprise guest host — for a laugh-filled, real-talk conversation about what it actually takes to travel full-time with your animals. From reactive dogs and emergency vet visits to ferret math and speedy anima...

Send us Fan Mail Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions TLDL: She traded a chiropractic practice for a portable table so she could roadschool 3 kids across 49 states and discovered a whole new career along the way. Meet Dr. Kristi Corder. She did all that from an RV with her husband Brent. Nearly 8 years later, she still consults as a homeopath nationwide and adjusts spines across Texas. And she's launching her twins into adulthood after a childhood on the move. Jen sat down with Kristi to talk ab...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Afraid life on the road means giving up your books? Jennifer is joined by full-time RVer and health insurance advisor Dealora Snyder, a fellow book dragon, to bust that myth wide open. With Tasha busy moving into her new rig, Dealora steps in as guest host to share her own confessions, tips, and tricks for staying well-read while living the RV life. From Little Free Libraries to audiobooks, there are ideas for every kind of reader — digital,...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions How can you be an RVing family if your partner's firmly against it? Brooks Smothers, host of the RV Out West and See America podcasts, shares how a borrowed tent trailer changed his wife’s mind and how a busted slide taught him more than he wanted to know. Brooks and his family are weekend warriors from the Pacific Northwest. They upgraded to a bunkhouse in 2020. He's an RV show speaker, hosts two RV travel podcasts, and is one of the most knowled...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions 🎧 Note: Due to technical difficulties, Rick joins by audio only. In our video version, his audio is paired with a photograph in place of live video. Rick Steelman and his wife Dawn have RVed for 13 years and just crossed into full-time life six months ago. Rick is the creator behind roadcruiser.life, a resource built for travelers who want more than just miles. They want stories. Tasha and Rick have a conversation about why travel days don’t...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions The road is calling — but is your rig ready? Before you hitch up and head out this spring, Jennifer and Tasha walk you through the essential checks that could save you from a costly surprise on your first trip of the season. From a sniff test when you open the door, to tire age, propane safety, and the one check you can't skip, this is your de-winterizing starting point. Don’t skip this listen! Learn How: • Your nose can be you...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What would you do if a breast cancer diagnosis landed in the middle of your full-time RV life? Jennifer Skinnell and her husband Mike have been living their don’t wait motto since 2019, and when life threw them the ultimate curveball, they didn’t stop rolling. Jennifer, a creative writer, quilter, and Learn To RV contributor, shares the raw, real story behind the Skinnell’s life on the road, their unforgettable Alaska and Baja California adventure...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Let's get real about money. After 13 years of full-time RVing, Jennifer breaks down what it actually costs for her family on the road. And spoiler alert: it's probably not cheaper than living in a house. But it can be worth every penny if you budget smart. Tasha and Jen share what helps, like memberships, emergency funds, and fuel and food strategies. They cover the budget categories that matter most and the ones often overlooked, and honestly dis...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What does full-time RVing look like after 5 years with 4 kids, a homeschool curriculum, and a chronic health journey? Tasha sits with Amanda Pelser, certified homeopath and RV homeschool mom, for a conversation that is equally practical and deeply personal. Amanda's family hit the road in 2019. She learned how to roadschool, navigate natural health and homeopathy without traditional health care, and follow her faith into the unknown, eventually la...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions 🎉 SEASON 2 PREMIERE: They're back! Tasha and Jennifer kick off Season 2 with their husbands, Frank and Matthew, with a hilarious game that'll have you loading up in your rig for the road's most unique destinations. Get ready for a celebration of all things quirky and out-of-the-box across America. Whether you’re craving deep-fried asparagus or looking to be the next contestant in the National Hollering Contest, it’s a whirlwind tour ...