All the way from England, we welcome our new friend Tati, into the studio! Join Clay Croft and Tati as they discuss their passion for overlanding, vehicles, and more on the XOVERLAND Podcast. In this episode, these two overlanding pros dive deep into building vehicles for travel, where in the U.S. to visit, and what drives them to continue traveling all over the globe. What are important first steps in vehicle based travel? How does XO travel safely in new environments? Find out in this hour lon...
Jun 11, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 93
We’ve heard your questions and we’re excited to answer them. In this episode, Scott Brady, Clay Croft, Rachelle Croft and Ashley Giordano sit down together at the to share the full story behind the launch of the Overland Collective. From how this idea came to life to why now is the time, this honest conversation dives into the vision, values, and future of this unified effort between XOVERLAND, Overland Journal, Expedition Portal, and XOVERLAND Ranch. You’ll also hear what this means for the con...
May 02, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Join adventurers and storytellers Clay Croft and Sinuhe Xavier as they take you on a journey of exploration, creativity, and human connection. Clay and Sinuhe share their passion for traveling the world in unique ways, from remote off-road expeditions to uncharted cultural immersions. With riveting tales from their years of overland travel, behind-the-scenes insights into their storytelling craft, and interviews with fellow explorers, this podcast is your passport to inspiration to your next adv...
Jan 15, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Join overlanding experts Clay Croft and Ryan Connelly as they explore the art of optimizing both your life and your overlanding vehicle. In this episode, Clay and Ryan dive into the practical tips, gear recommendations, and packing strategies that will make your next adventure smoother, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned overlander or just starting to build your dream rig, they cover everything from vehicle upgrades and maintenance to mental and physical preparation fo...
Dec 18, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Join filmmakers Clay Croft and Zach Johaneson as they reflect on their epic overlanding journey through South Africa, Botswana, and Lesotho. In this episode, they share the stories behind the lens as they navigated remote roads, filmed stunning landscapes, and immersed themselves in local cultures. Clay and Zach dive into the challenges of capturing a film while on the move, the moments of awe they encountered along the way, and the powerful connections they made through travel. Whether you're i...
Nov 20, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Join Jason Siver, an expert in automotive insurance and overlanding enthusiast, as he dives into the world of insuring overlanding vehicles. In this informative podcast, Jason shares his extensive knowledge of how to properly insure your overland rig to ensure peace of mind during your off-road adventures. From understanding the unique needs of overlanding vehicles—whether they’re modified with custom gear or are fully outfitted for long-distance travel—to exploring coverage options like compreh...
Nov 07, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Join us for our most extensive podcast to date about a topic that is what gets us out of bed in the morning, coffee! Jimmy and Leah begin by chatting with Rachelle about both her coffee background and the tips and tricks that she has learned from her years of traveling the globe. What are some of the best takeaways from her many miles around the world? Part 1 of this podcast is for you. Next, Jess Nepstad joins us from Brutrek to talk about gear and equipment that you should consider looking int...
Sep 18, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 87
From the Americas to Africa, motorcycles to a Hilux, Lisa and Jason of Four Wheeled Nomad have done it all. This week, they sit down with Rachelle and discuss striking the right balance in their overlapping adventures. After 80,000 miles and 21 countries, all on motorcycles, Lisa and Jason have gotten comfortable with being uncomfortable, and they are here to share their story. Make sure to check them out on YouTube and on Instagram !...
Aug 07, 2024•36 min
Join us for a deep dive into what it looks like to overland in the U.S. from a European perspective with Melanie and Sebastian from the Campulance! These two amazing people tell everything that they know about making life choices to support your love of travel, managing finances, budgeting & saving, work ideas, and much more. Not sure where to get started in full-time overlanding? This podcast is for you.
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 85
The team at Mainline Overland have been around the block when it comes to building overland rigs. From helping build rigs like MAK and Owen's (Bound for Nowhere) Tundra to helping people outfit an adventure ready lifestyle, Mainline are here to make building an overland rig accessible. Jimmy and Leah learn all about how to plan your suspension as you load your vehicle down with aftermarket parts and accessories, as well as common failure points as your build progresses. Pete and Joe from Mainlin...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 84
How do you thrive while on extended overlanding trips? There are few people that have overlanded around the world more than Scott Brady. Extended trips and overlanding are not always as glamorous as it looks. There are many things to consider when heading out for a long trip, or even a weekend adventure. What you bring with you is only half of the battle! We want to educate on how you plan a trip that will make for an amazing experience, no matter the crew and needs. Watch this podcast here ! Re...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 83
There are more use cases for aftermarket bumpers than being able to mount a winch and lights! Overall safety should be a part of the equation when considering where you spend your money on your build. From safely carrying a spare tire to protecting from animal strikes, CBI's armor for your vehicle offers tons of versatility all of your needs. We have used CBI armor on many of our builds, ranging from our 2023 Sequoia , 2022 Tundra , 3rd Gen Tacomas , and many more ....
May 01, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Cyrus (18 years old), Ryder (15 years old), and Eli (13 years old) had the experience of a lifetime overlanding through southern Africa with the XOVERLAND Team. What was it like to see this part of the world through the eyes of a teenager? The boys chat all about their highest and lowest moments of the trip. Watch this podcast here !
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Richard and Ashley Giordano (Desk to Glory) have been around the block with the XOVERLAND Team. In our most recent series, Season 6: Africa, the Giordanos joined the Croft family on a 60-plus-day journey around southern Africa. This expedition took the team through South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Ashley was our navigator for the 10,000km trip, while Richard chased the team around as a camera operator. Without the two of them, we wouldn’t have been able to tell the story of this expedition. ...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Is traveling to Africa a bucket list item on your overlanding to-do list? If so, Dr. Jon is the go-to guy to get you, your partner/s, family, or team medically prepared for this adventure of a lifetime. Serving as Team Doctor of the XOVERLAND crew for the Season 4: Return to Alaska Series, Dr. Jon was cherry-picked by XOVERLAND’S Clay Croft, to reprise his role on their first-ever adventure to Africa during the summer of 2024. To prepare for their tour through South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia...
Feb 29, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Until recently, vehicle manufacturers didn’t supply off-the-lot options for overlanders, so we’ve adapted by modifying vehicles to suit our needs. Little did we know that Toyota secretly developed the solution we’ve all been waiting for—the Tacoma Trailhunter, a rugged new platform designed for overlanders to “go far.” The latest XOVERLAND series puts Clay’s big ideas together for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Trailhunter right here in Montana. Join us for six weekly episodes on XOV...
Feb 24, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Since 2010, XOVERLAND founders, Clay & Rachelle Croft, have been traveling the world with a team of adventurers and filmmakers to locations as varied as Central America to Scandinavia. For their most recent overlanding experience, the trailblazing couple took their three boys–Cyrus (18), Ryder (15), and Eli (12)–to Africa with the Expedition Overland team to begin traveling a new continent together as a family–a Croft first. With this groundbreaking series set to release this year (2024), we...
Feb 01, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 77
When trying to figure out a plan for your next vacation, are you interested in booking a “tour” or experiencing a real “adventure”? To begin with, maybe you’re wondering exactly what the difference is between the two. Joe Fleming, owner/founder of Bonafide Moto Co. based in Southern Africa is on the show to explain how the ADV motorcycle experiences his clients share with him are more than just a trip or a tour; they are a “bonafide” moto adventure. Hosting riders from around the world in places...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Considered by many in motorsport to be the world’s toughest race, the Dakar Rally is renowned for the extreme off-road challenges it poses for both motorcyclists and drivers alike. Described as not just the biggest Rally Raid in the world, but as “an incomparable human adventure,” this year’s Dakar Rally will last 14 days and take place in Saudi Arabia. So what do the Dakar and overlanding have in common? Why are we talking about the Dakar on the XOVERLAND Podcast? Find out by joining our conver...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Many of us in the traveling and outdoor adventure community currently parenting or considering becoming parents wonder about this pivotal question: Can I take my kids out of school to join me on an epic adventure? To help find the answers, the team at XOVERLAND has brought together three guests to serve as a panel of experts who can share their experiences and know-how when it comes to taking your kid out of a conventional school setting so they can hit the road with you and head out on a great ...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 74
“ Outdoor Recreation Planner ” for the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) , Erik Lundin, joins us on this episode to discuss all things associated with recreating and adventuring on BLM lands. Whether overlanding, fishing or hunting, bicycling, heading out on horseback, riding motorcycles, river running, or studying songbirds, Erik will help us answer fundamental questions like these: Where can I camp? Is this trail open or closed? What do I do with my poop? Can I have a campfire here? Erik takes j...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 73
What do you get when two guys who grew up knee-deep in the RVing industry decide to build a compact, well-constructed truck camper perfect for vehicle-based adventuring and overlanding? The “ Skinny Guy Camper ” of course! For this episode, we sit down with Skinny Guy Campers co-founders, Jason Bontrager and Donavon Fredrickson along with Chief Operating Officer and co-owner, Austin Bontrager to discuss what it looks like to take your dream for an innovative product from an idea to a manufacture...
Nov 15, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 72
For this episode, Jimmy & Leah sit down for an expansive conversation with MAK (Mary Ashley Krogh) and Owen of Bound for Nowhere . MAK & Owen share the details of how they became close friends with other traveling creatives like Karissa & Linhbergh of gondirtin and Chase & Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops Fly , and we discuss the unique qualities of the overland travel community. Then jump in with us for a very deep dive into MAK & Owen’s particular traveling philosophy and how it...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 71
What is it like to go from being successful L.A. professionals living in the suburbs with two kids to being full-time family overlanders traveling out of a beautifully restored 1972 Ford Bronco on the adventure of a lifetime? Find out in this epic episode featuring Christine & Evan DeHaven of Family Overland Adventure. After pushing hard to become successful in the highly competitive media environment of Los Angeles, California, the DeHavens realized that what they had worked so hard to achi...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 70
XOVERLAND CEO, Clay Croft, jumps in as host for this special episode with photographer/social media influencer, Chris Burkard . Chris and Clay share a common bond through a life of making media around the adventures they pursue. We connect with Chris from his home in Iceland, where he and his family enjoy a life of fresh experiences both cultural and physical as Chris pursues next-level photographic journeys into the island nation’s most remote and extreme environments. Throughout their conversa...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 69
We sit down with Brad Kowitz of TrailRecon to discuss how to get started driving more technical, 4WD-themed “trails.” What we’re thinking here is that there may be people who have traveled the entire length of the Pan-American Highway but have never considered attempting a challenging 4WD trail in the U.S. like the Rubicon , Magruder , or Colorado’s famous Black Bear or Imogene Passes. We decided to reach out to Brad to help all who can relate get started down the trail! Brad jumps right in to s...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 68
This is one of our most extended and complex episodes to date–and for good reason. We have Rebelle Rally founder, Emily Miller , on the podcast for the first time and she has volumes of information to share about navigation, the Rebelle Rally, and driving skills, along with crazy stories about her experiences designing the Rebelle course with the likes of off-road motorcycling legend, Jimmy Lewis . An expert in navigation, Emily provides our listeners with insight and knowledge gained through st...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Join us for our best episode yet on auxiliary power with our incredibly knowledgeable yet highly entertaining guest from Down Under, Mark Bruce, manager of International Training and Development at REDARC Electronics . Do you have lots of questions about auxiliary power systems for your vehicle, be it an overland vehicle, hunting rig, van, or even a small R.V.? Have you wondered about the pros and cons of lithium batteries, how solar power functions, and whether a mobile or “house” auxiliary pow...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Chase and Aimee Bartee are extremely hard-working filmmakers with a passion for fly fishing, overlanding, and conserving the beautiful and wild country they love. The story of the Bartees is the story of two artists pursuing an uncompromising path toward their artistic vision. Finding success with their first film Journey On , the couple has developed a devoted YouTube following on their channel, Tight Loops , and received critical acclaim for their wilderness expeditionary film, Big Land . Thei...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 65
It’s one thing to head out camping and traveling for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months, but what about heading out on a 15-year full-time overland adventure around the world while raising your newborn child? Enter the world of Eric and Brittany Highland of Hourless Life . Eager to spend more time together after inhabiting the world of professional marketing, Eric and Brittany purchased a Jeep Gladiator they dubbed “Dauntless,” outfitted it with a solid kit of overlanding gear, and be...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 64
