85 episodes
The XOVERLAND Podcast Clay Croft, Rachelle Croft, Jimmy Lewis
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- Society & Culture
Welcome to the XOVERLAND podcast, an exploration of adventure, those who pursue it, and all that makes it possible.Gather insight and inspiration from engaging conversations with trailblazers from around the world. Whether they be travelers, entrepreneurs, influencers, or experts in their field, we're here to share their unique voices and learn all that we can in the process.Our conversations may delve into the intricacies of overland vehicle electronics, the psychology of pushing past one's comfort-zone, or the inspiring stories of creatives such as Chris Burkard or Clay Croft. Like the exciting guests they work to bring onto the show, our podcast host and co-host, Jimmy Lewis and Leah Heffelfinger, cover a lot of ground to bring you the XOVERLAND Podcast!
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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!
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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....
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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...