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 26
37 min
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 12
38 min
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...
May 5
52 min
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 28
37 min
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 21
41 min
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 14
34 min
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...
Apr 7
47 min
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 ...
Mar 31
1 hr 6 min
The 2025 Rebelle Rally (10th Edition) is just a week away! Did you know that for 10 days, teams of 2 will cover some of the harshest terrain across 1,500+ miles with no gps while testing their driving and navigation skills - using only maps, compass, and roadbook? Join Rachelle Croft and Leah Heffelfinger as they reflect on previous years of their involvement and competing in the Rebelle Rally! You'll hear Rachelle's backstory of how she found the Rebelle Rally, and both Rachelle and Le...
Oct 2, 2025
54 min
All the way from England, we welcome our new friend Tati, into the studio! Join Clay Croft and Tati as they discuss their passion for overlanding, vehicles, and more on the XOVERLAND Podcast. In this episode, these two overlanding pros dive deep into building vehicles for travel, where in the U.S. to visit, and what drives them to continue traveling all over the globe. What are important first steps in vehicle based travel? How does XO travel safely in new environments? Find out in this hour ...
Jun 11, 2025
55 min
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