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by Clay Croft, Rachelle Croft
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. 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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- May 26, 202637 min
EP102 | Your Questions Answered: Inside XOVERLAND’s West Africa Expedition
In this Q&A episode of the XOVERLAND Podcast, Clay Croft sits down to answer your biggest questions about the Milestones expedition through West Africa. From vehicle security and camp safety to showers, laundry, fuel economy, and truck maintenance, this episode dives into the practical realities of life on the road during one of XOVERLAND’s most ambitious journeys yet. Clay also shares stories about memorable cultural experiences, lessons learned from pre-trip security training, balancing...
- May 12, 202638 min
EP101 | Surviving West Africa: Borders, Breakdowns, and the Reality of Overland Travel
In this episode of the X OVERLAND Podcast, Clay Croft sits down with his son Cyrus at the X OVERLAND Ranch to reflect on one of the most demanding stretches of the Milestones Expedition: crossing West Africa. From preparing with medical and SERE-style training to navigating fuel shortages, cash problems, language barriers, visa uncertainty, and more than 180 checkpoints in Nigeria alone, Clay and Cyrus break down what it really took to keep the team and trucks moving across the continent. Th...
- May 5, 202652 min
EP100 | 15 Years Later: How Overlanding (and XOVERLAND) Changed Everything
10,500 miles into their Milestones expedition, Clay Croft and Rachelle Croft look back at 15 years of X Overland—and how both the adventure and the industry have transformed. From maxed-out credit cards and early Vimeo uploads to building a sponsor-backed brand, they break down what it really took to make it sustainable. They also unpack the evolution of overlanding itself—from grassroots meetups to massive events like Overland Expo—and how gear, vehicles, and technology have completely cha...
- Apr 28, 202637 min
EP99 | A Real Look Inside 25,000 Miles with Clay Croft and Scott Brady
Clay Croft and Scott Brady reflect on the final stretch of XOVERLAND’s nearly 40,000 km journey across West Africa. In this episode, they unpack the “final mile” mindset—where focus, discipline, and safety matter most—as the team pushes toward Cape Town while navigating coups, elections, border crossings, fuel shortages, and illness. They share hard-earned lessons from the road, including the brutal conditions of Guinea’s roads, the realities of long-range fuel planning, and the surprising ...
- Apr 21, 202641 min
EP98 | The Next Generation: Cyrus Croft & Peter van Stralen on Life Built for the Road
Join Cyrus Croft and Peter van Stralen as they reflect on reaching the end of the first phase of their journey—and the miles that have shaped it so far. For Peter, life on the road started early, growing up immersed in the Epic Family Road Trip, where global travel wasn’t just an idea—it was a way of life. For Cyrus, expedition-style adventure was part of his upbringing, taking him across the world and instilling a deep drive to explore beyond the familiar. Now, the two come together to tak...
- Apr 14, 202634 min
EP97 | Life on the Road Together: From Europe to the Stans with Richard & Ashley Giordano
Join Richard and Ashley Giordano as they share what it really looks like to build a life on the road—together. From winding their way across Europe to navigating Morocco, the remote “Stans,” and even securing a rare Russian transit visa, their journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, they dive into the realities of long-term travel as a couple—the challenges, the unexpected moments, and the lessons learned from life beyond borders. Whether you’re dreaming of your own overland adven...
- Apr 7, 202647 min
EP96 | The Truth About Overlanding Builds - Richard Giordano and Clay Croft
Join overlanding experts Clay Croft and Richard Giordano as they reflect on their personal journeys from minimalist backpacking to fully built trucks traveling across borders. In this episode, Clay and Richard draw on their own experience to explore how experience shapes the way we approach gear, vehicle builds, and life on the road. They break down the natural progression of truck setups, what to pack, and how your approach shifts between weekend trips and long-haul expeditions. Whether yo...
- Mar 31, 20261h 6m
EP95 | The Story Beneath the Journey - Andy Ellis and Clay Croft
What does it actually take to build something—and keep it going when things don’t go to plan? In this episode, Clay Croft and Andy Ellis dive into the reality behind the journey, where expectations meet friction and the only way forward is to adapt. From key decisions to the moments that could have derailed everything, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to figure things out in real time. It’s not just about the wins—it’s about the process, the pressure, and ...
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About The XOVERLAND Podcast
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. 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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