Hi, we are Bethany and Paul. We created Radio Chatter to bridge the gap between miles of pavement and the meaningful connections that happen on the trail.
The idea was born during a trip with Mountain State Overland. We noticed that the most memorable trips weren't just about the rigs or the scenery; they were about the quality of the conversation over the GMRS radios. However, we also recognized the "down time" during long transit stages where groups (often consisting of people who have never met) sit in silence in their respective vehicles.
We asked a simple question: How can we use that time to build actual friendships?
To find the answer, we developed 200 questions and put them to the test across multiple expeditions. We narrowed that list down to the 52 most engaging, adventure-themed prompts that now make up the Radio Chatter OG Game. With the help of designer John Robeson, we turned a trail necessity into a tool for community.
Thanks for joining us!
- Bethany and Paul
Meet The Team
Bethany Gunnels
Chairwoman of the Chat
- Favorite Road Trip Snack Nerd Clusters
- Favorite Recent Book This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
- Current Playlist Sleep Token and Tayler Swift
- Journey or Destination? Destination
- Useless Talent Remembering obscure things about people
Paul Gunnels
Chief of Everything Else
- Favorite Road Trip Snack Peanut butter & cheese crackers
- Favorite Recent Book The End of Jobs by Taylor Pearson
- Current Playlist Puscifer and Crosses
- Journey or Destination? Destination
- Useless Talent Picking a song with lyrics that match the situation going on
Jakob
Minister of Manuscript
- Favorite Road Trip Snack Ranch Doritos or Blue Heat Takies
- Favorite Recent Book Cat Kid
- Current Playlist Minions Mission Impossible (on repeat)
- Journey or Destination? Destination
- Useless Talent None. "I have real talents."
