The XOVERLAND Podcast
Welcome to the X Overland podcast! The X Overland podcast is the place to learn about all things overlanding and get inspired with the confidence to go do it. The podcast will frequently feature Expedition Overland founders, Clay and Rachelle Croft, along with XO team members and a wide variety of special guests from around the overlanding space. We’re excited to share our conversations with you and dive into some behind the scenes details you will only get here!
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62. Solo Adventure Travel with Filmmaker and Motorcyclist, Sterling Noren
It is common for many to offer the conventional advice to “never travel alone.” Filmmaker, Sterling Noren, has some alternative thoughts, however, when it comes to solo travel.
With extensive solo traveling experience by motorcycle throughout many remote regions of the world, Sterling is on the ...
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61. Wildfire Prevention and Safety–Don’t be “THAT GUY”!
For anyone traveling into the backcountry whatever the means of transport, taking precautions to prevent wildfire starts and knowing what to do to stay safe if a wildfire ignites near your location are essential outdoor skills.
That’s why we’re grateful to have experienced wildlands firefighter,...
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60. Is It Time to Go to a Pro Shop for Your Build?
There are some whose expertise when it comes to D.I.Y. vehicle modification, accessorizing, and maintenance is so advanced that they could probably get a job at most pro shops for the price of asking. For most of us, however, our D.I.Y. skills have their boundaries, and there comes a time when we...
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59. Do It Yourself! How to Build a D.I.Y. Truck Camper w/Ambition Strikes
Have you ever considered taking all of that money you’d be spending on labor and using it to build your own custom truck camper? That’s exactly what Courtney and Riley Casey of the popular YouTube series, Ambition Strikes, set out to do–and did it.
Whether you’re ready to go all-in on a fully-bu...
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58. Will We Run Out of Water? Handling Water Anxiety with Guzzle H20
Water management and purification while hiking and backpacking is one thing, but managing a large quantity of water to supply an overlanding vehicle and several occupants over the duration of an extended trip is a whole different situation.
Even if you are not heading out for an extended overla...
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57. Elevating Camp Cookin' with Gondirtin
Hot dogs and hamburgers are always a win around the campfire, but maybe you’re looking for a way to spice up your culinary experience the next time you head out on the trail.
That’s why we teamed up with Linhbergh and Karissa of “Gondirtin” for this episode. When it comes to elevating camp cook...
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56. XOVERLAND – The Next Chapter – an Update from Clay and Rachelle Croft
On this episode, host, Jimmy Lewis, sits down with XOVERLAND co-founders, Clay and Rachelle Croft, and XOVERLAND Content and Marketing Director, Evan DeHaven, to discuss everything happening that’s been happening behind the scenes at XOVERLAND and the new vision and direction for the company.
Cl...
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55. What’s Next for Eva zu Beck?
Rachelle Croft sits down to host solo adventure traveler and highly successful YouTube creator, Eva zu Beck, to discuss what’s next for Eva after five years of global traveling.
At the time of this recording, Eva is traveling across the U.S. to decide where she’d like to live as she works on her...
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54. How to Overcome Problems When Getting Started in Overlanding
In the second episode of our XOVERLAND Podcast Q&A Series, we take on questions from listeners and fans about the challenges of time, money, and geographic location when it comes to getting started in overlanding.
Here are a few example questions we work on answering:
How do you go overlanding...
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53. The Path to Personal Growth Through Adventure with Rebecca Donaghe
Rebecca Donaghe is an experienced film producer whose credits include noted feature works such as Finding Forrester, Where God Left His Shoes, and She Gets What She Wants.
Her current passion lies in combining her love of adventure with her professional talent as a film producer by leading “spe...
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52. Your Questions about Vehicle Building Answered by Clay and Tanner
This episode is our first dedicated to answering listener questions and the topic is building and equipping vehicles for overlanding, camping, and outdoor adventures of all kinds.
Questions range from what the first modification should be on an overlanding vehicle to whether or not you should mo...
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51. The All-New 2024 Tacoma - Sit-Down with Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer
So many of us are super-excited about the release of Toyota’s all-new, 4th Generation Tacoma and the overlanding-themed “Trailhunter” grade. That’s why we were so grateful to have the opportunity at Overland Expo West (2023) to sit down with Sheldon Brown, Toyota’s lead engineer for the all-new 4...
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50. Getting Stoked for Overland Expo West 2023 w/Eva Rupert
With one week to go till Overland Expo West 2023, we have event planner and all-around adventure woman, Eva Rupert, on the podcast to discuss what to expect at this year’s Overland Expo West!
Overland Expo West is a massive event full of overlanders and exhibitors from all over the world. It is ...
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49. Wilderness Medicine for Overlanders with Dr. Jon Solberg
Join us as we sit down with Expedition Overland Team Doctor and experienced E.R. physician, Dr. Jon Solberg, to discuss Wilderness Medicine for Overlanders. Dr. Jon was featured in Expedition Overland’s Season 4, Return to Alaska: The Last Frontier, and also served as team doctor on Expedition 7s...
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48. Catching Up with X Overland OG Ty Heaps!
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with former Expedition Overland team member, Ty Heaps. Ty’s history with Expedition Overland goes way back to some of our very first episodes, and he and Clay are eager to catch up, share some stories, and offer what they have learned from years of expe...
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47. Learning to Enjoy Pooping in the Outdoors and Managing Human Waste
We all poop (and pee!), so what are best practices for taking care of our “business” in the outdoors? We’ve invited Matt Caldwell, the Executive Director of TreadLightly.org to help us find answers to this question.
Along with explaining best practices, Matt also shares the issues related to hum...
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46. How to Maintain Your Overlanding Vehicle for Years of Adventure
Like many aspects of overlanding, keeping your vehicle in top condition and ready for your next adventure involves developing a mindset and body of knowledge and skills suitable to the task.
For some, overland vehicle maintenance is a Zen-like pursuit that they enjoy doing themselves; for others...
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45. Battery and Power Management with Matt Hopkins and Ryan Connelly
Adding additional means of electric power to your overland vehicle is customary to operate everything from winches, lighting, powered refrigerators, and possibly even your favorite coffee grinders.
What options do you have to accomplish this task? What is the difference between a “Starter Batter...
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44. Overlanding Communications with Matt Hopkins and Ryan Connelly of X Overland
In this episode, Jimmy is joined by X Overland team members Matt Hopkins (Global Logistics Coordinator) and Ryan Connelly (Operations Manager) to discuss communications for overlanding and outdoor adventurers.
Matt is a High Alpine specialist for Gallatin Valley Search and Rescue in Bozeman, Mo...
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43. The Most Experienced Off-Pavement Driver in the Southwest - Nena Barlow
On this episode of the X Overland Podcast, we sit down with International 4wd Trainers Association Certified Master Trainer, Nena Barlow and Rebelle Rally Champion and X Overland Co-Founder, Rachelle Croft.
Nena owns and operates Barlow Adventures, a business focused on teaching people how to o...
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42. Did We Experience an Overlander’s Paradise? Iceland, Scandinavia, and More!
What were the best parts of Expedition Overland’s Nordic travels?
Expedition leader and film director Clay Croft reflects upon his experiences while overlanding throughout Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and perhaps the most intriguing country yet—Iceland!
Listen in as Clay discusses everything ...
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41. Desk to Glory's Kickoff to Their Next Adventure
Richard and Ashley Giordano of Desk to Glory are back at the X Overland Hangar preparing for their next adventure, so we thought we’d better catch up with this dynamic overlanding couple before they disembark.
The two are sporting a new build and have big plans for the future. After spending so...
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40. How to Ship Your Vehicle Overseas - Matt Hopkins
Have you thought about shipping your overland vehicle across the ocean to venture to far-off destinations? Across the Atlantic to begin overlanding throughout Europe or maybe Africa? Or south to Columbia to begin the second leg of the Pan-American Highway? Maybe you’d like to ship your vehicle to...
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39. Working and Traveling as a Married Couple with Clay and Rachelle Croft
Relationships and marriages can be as tough as they are rewarding, and starting and running a successful business with your partner can present even more challenges.
Clay and Rachelle Croft discuss what it’s been like for them to start and operate a successful business together based on an origi...