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The XOVERLAND Podcast

Clay Croft, Rachelle Croft, Jimmy Lewis

94 episodes

2 months ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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The XOVERLAND Podcast

EP91 | Prioritizing a Life of Adventure: Sinuhe Xavier & Clay Croft

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 ...

6 months ago

58 minutes

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EP90 | Overland Optimized: Life, Gear, and Adventure with Clay & Ryan

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 p...

7 months ago

51 minutes

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EP89 | The Return to Africa: Overlanding & Filmmaking in Southern Africa with Clay Croft & Zach Johaneson

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.&nbs...

8 months ago

42 minutes

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EP88 | "Insuring the Overland Adventure" with Jason Siver

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 comp...

8 months ago

54 minutes

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EP87 | Coffee for Overlanding - What is the Best Way to Make it?

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 in...

10 months ago

2 hours 32 minutes

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EP86 | Finding the Balance in Overlanding - Lisa & Jason of Four Wheeled Nomad

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!

11 months ago

35 minutes

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EP85 | Full Time Overlanding in an Ambulance - Melanie and Sebastian & The Campulance

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.

12 months ago

2 hours 6 minutes

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EP84 | Building Your Dream Overlanding Build with Mainline Overland

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 ...

1 year ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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EP83 | Scott Brady - Thriving While Overlanding

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!Read...

1 year ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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EP82 | Do I need Aftermarket Bumpers? CBI + XOVERLAND

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.

1 year ago

1 hour 41 minutes

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EP81 | Teenagers in Africa - Cyrus, Ryder, and Eli Croft on Overlanding in Africa

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!

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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EP80 | African Memories with Richard and Ashley of Desk to Glory

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....

1 year ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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EP79 | “Dr. Jon” Solberg, MD, on Medical Preparation for Overland Travel in Africa

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...

1 year ago

59 minutes

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EP78 | 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter - Our 1 Month Review, Clay Croft and Jimmy Lewis

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 episode...

1 year ago

45 minutes

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EP77 | Clay & Rachelle Croft Chat AFRICA: XOVERLAND Season 6

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), ...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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EP76 | Tour or Adventure? A Conversation with Joe Fleming of BONAFIDE Moto Co. South Africa

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 i...

1 year ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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EP75 | Dakar Rally and Overlanding? A Conversation with Off-Road Coach, Jimmy Lewis

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 conv...

1 year ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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EP74 | EDUCATING KIDS ON THE ROAD: What Should You Do About School?

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 ...

1 year ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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EP73 | Is Wild Camping Legal? Overlanding & Recreating on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Lands

“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 t...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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EP72 | RVing to Overlanding: The Inspiration and Story Behind Skinny Guy Campers

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...

1 year ago

51 minutes