The XOVERLAND Podcast

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. 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!

Publisher

iHeartPodcasts

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 May 2022

Latest episode

26 May 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 103 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   EP102 | Your Questions Answered: Inside XOVERLAND’s West Africa Expedition

   Host Clay Croft answers listener questions about XOVERLAND's West Africa expedition, revealing practical insights into vehicle security, camp safety, and cultural experiences.

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   12 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   EP101 | Surviving West Africa: Borders, Breakdowns, and the Reality of Overland Travel

   Host Clay Croft and his son Cyrus Croft discuss the intense challenges and realities of surviving West Africa during their Milestones Expedition.

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   5 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   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...

Inside a recent episode

EP102 | Your Questions Answered: Inside XOVERLAND’s West Africa Expedition

Published 26 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Because you fully understand to the best of your ability through training, how bad it gets and how willing are you to risk it when you know how bad it is? You know, I first came across this realization through search and rescue. And when you're over the 15 years that I was really active in search and rescue, going on all these different calls, seeing really great people have a bad day and helping them through it. Sometimes the worst of days through fatalities and deaths and, you know, a four wheeler accident or a horse riding accident or fell off a cliff because they were hiking. You know, these are just all good people having a really horrible day. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

55,027,528

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

146 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

134 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

95

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