The XOVERLAND Podcast

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 into overlanding, filmmaking, or adventure, this episode is packed with insights from an unforgettable road trip across Southern Africa.

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 comprehensive, collision, and specialty insurance, Jason breaks down the complexities of navigating the insurance landscape.

Tune in to make sure your overland adventures are protected, whether you're crossing deserts, navigating rugged mountain passes, or embarking on a global road trip. Jason Siver’s expert insights will help you ensure that your vehicle, your gear, and your journey are covered—every mile of the way.

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 into before heading out on your next overlanding adventure. 

Finally, Ryan Ovik from Ghost Town Coffee (a local coffee roaster and favorite coffee shop) joins us to talk about best methods for brewing coffee and how to optimize your coffee making when at home or in nature. Coined "Bozeman's Best Barista", Ryan is a wealth of knowledge for the overlanding community.

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!

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.

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 Mainline are here to help you get started on planning your overland upgrades. Make sure to check them out online or on Instagram!

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

At the release of this podcast, Richard and Ashley live on the road in their 2008 Toyota Tundra and are filming their upcoming series for XOVERLAND Network.

Watch this episode here!