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The XOVERLAND Podcast

Clay Croft, Rachelle Croft, Jimmy Lewis

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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 ...
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Welcome to Expedition Photographic, my name is Cameron, a software developer by day and a weekend worrier come Friday afternoon. I am passionate about travel and photography and more recently cinematography while documenting wild destinations and the extraordinary journeys we take to get there. I travel with my wife Amy who is an award-winning wildlife photographer and who also has a great eye for framing and detail. We were both grew up in Durban South Africa where we enjoyed access to the ...
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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 y…
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Ray Zahab on Long Distance Running Expeditions in Both the Hottest & Coldest Places on Earth Ray Zahab, renowned for his record-breaking feats and indomitable spirit, has conquered some of the world's most treacherous terrains, from the blistering deserts of the Sahara to the icy landscapes of the Arctic. Through his incredible adventures, Ray has …
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Order my beer - Windbound Campfire Pilsner here! https://muskokabrewery.com/products/windbound-campfire-pilsner Mike Ranta - Shares Amazjng Stories from His Journies Canoeing Across Canada on Baird Country Ep. 18 In this special edition of Baird Country, I had the honor of hosting the legendary long-distance canoeist, Mike Ranta, as we explore the …
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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 …
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#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #overland Welcome to Episode 18 of Baird Country! Join me as I sit down with Peter van Stralen from @Epic Family Road Trip. Peter shares his journey into full-time overlanding with his family, including the bold decision to sell their house and embrace life on the road. We delve into the reasons behind homeschooling th…
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#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #paddling Baird Country: Episode 16 - Paddling Passion with Brad Baumgarten, Owner of H20 Performance Paddles Join us for an insightful conversation as Brad Baumgarten, the mastermind behind H20 Performance Paddles, delves into the world of outrigger canoe racing and his deep-seated love for paddling. Growing up along …
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Join author, presenter, and seasoned canoeist Kevin Callan on our podcast as we delve into his extraordinary journey from enthusiast to outdoor careerist. Renowned for his canoe route guide books that advocate for wilderness preservation, Kevin's adventures span Central Ontario and Algoma region. Discover his deep-rooted love for canoeing, dedicati…
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Welcome to Episode 14 of Baird Country, where we dive deep into the remarkable life and adventures of Brooke Whipple. (Watch the video podcast on my YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/sbh_HC48JXE). Brook is the host of her popular YouTube channel "Girl in the Woods" and she was on both ALONE season 4 and 5! Join us as Brooke shares her extraordi…
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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 ha…
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Dave Whipple of Bushradical on YT Channel & Alone S4 Talks Cabins, Off-Grid Living, Survival & More! In this engaging episode of Baird Country, I chat with Dave Whipple, of the popular YouTube channel Bushradical and season 4 of Alone contestant. Dave shares insights on cabin building, his move to Alaska, off-grid living, and the harsh realities of…
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Embark on a thrilling journey with Dani Khan Da Silva, a National Geographic explorer whose captivating photography is featured in on National Geographic. Join us on Baird Country as Dani recounts her daring escapades, from dramatic whale rescues to heartfelt encounters with orangutans in the jungle. Tune in on Spotify and all major podcast platfor…
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Baird Country! Join host Jim Baird from Jim Baird Adventurer as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Chris Johnston, a modern-day blacksmith who traded a high-paying corporate career for the simple life off the grid in the bush. In this episode, Chris shares his courageous journey of leaving the corporate world beh…
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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. Watch this podcast here!…
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Join me in a captivating podcast conversation with Hap Wilson, where we explore the deep connection between humanity and the natural world. Through engaging stories from our bush adventures, Hap shares insights on finding solace and meaning in nature by understanding the land. Experience the full video podcast on my YouTube channel at [YouTube.com/…
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#jimbairdadventurer #filmmaking #travel Behind the Screens with Kyle Poole - Worldwide Travel Filmmaker & Your Favourite YouTuber's Editor In this episode of Baird Country, I had the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented Kyle Poole, a photographer, filmmaker, and editor whose work often goes unrecognized but has left an indelible m…
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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,…
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#jimbairdadventurer #BobIzumi #fishing Bob Izumi Talks Navigating the Waters as a Longtime Fishing Pro & TV Host | Baird Country Ep.# 7 In this episode of Baird Country, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the legendary fishing pro, Bob Izumi, for an insightful and inspiring conversation. We kick things off with a heart-pounding tale from Bob a…
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Hey folks, welcome back to another episode of Baird Country! Today, I'm stoked to have the legendary Joe Robinet on the show, the guy behind those incredible outdoor adventures on YouTube. We're diving deep into Joe's journey – how he went from city life to mastering bushcraft and survival in the great outdoors. We get real in this episode, talking…
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#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #podcast Xander Budnick Talks Survival, Outdoor Filmmaking, Getting Sober & the Value of Learning by Doing This is Episode 5 of Baird Country, the podcast where outdoor adventure meets personal stories. In this episode, Xander Budnick shares some thoughts on what it's like being a YouTube content creator. Xander Budnic…
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Is traveling to Africa a bucket list item on your overlanding to-do list? If so, Dr. Jon is the go-to guy to get you, your partner/s, family, or team medically prepared for this adventure of a lifetime. Serving as Team Doctor of the XOVERLAND crew for the Season 4: Return to Alaska Series, Dr. Jon was cherry-picked by XOVERLAND’S Clay Croft, to rep…
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Baird Country! In this episode, join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Wyatt Black, the runner-up of Season 10 of the self-shot survival series ALONE on History Channel. Shot in Northern Saskatchewan, Wyatt shares the challenges he faced on the show and his outdoor learning experiences. We explore the unique…
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Until recently, vehicle manufacturers didn’t supply off-the-lot options for overlanders, so we’ve adapted by modifying vehicles to suit our needs. Little did we know that Toyota secretly developed the solution we’ve all been waiting for—the Tacoma Trailhunter, a rugged new platform designed for overlanders to “go far.” The latest XOVERLAND series p…
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Welcome to Baird Country, the podcast where outdoor adventure meets personal stories. I'm Jim Baird, your host and a professional outdoor adventurer. Embark on a thrilling journey with bestselling author and explorer, Adam Shoalts, in this captivating podcast. As the Explorer-in-Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Shoalts has bec…
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Welcome to Baird Country, the podcast where outdoor adventure meets personal stories. I'm Jim Baird, your host and a professional outdoor adventurer. In this episode, I sit down with a remarkable adventurer in her own right: my wife, Tori Baird. Tori is the owner of Paddle Like a Girl, a platform where she offers introductory canoeing and backcount…
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Shawn James of My Self Reliance Shares His Secrets while in Baird Country (Podcast Ep.#1) In this one, I ask Shawn how he got into the outdoors, what his journey was like and when he decided he just had to make his passion for the outdoors his life. We're talking about a guy with an extremely good work ethic here. As a long time friend of Shawn's I…
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Since 2010, XOVERLAND founders, Clay & Rachelle Croft, have been traveling the world with a team of adventurers and filmmakers to locations as varied as Central America to Scandinavia. For their most recent overlanding experience, the trailblazing couple took their three boys–Cyrus (18), Ryder (15), and Eli (12)–to Africa with the Expedition Overla…
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When trying to figure out a plan for your next vacation, are you interested in booking a “tour” or experiencing a real “adventure”? To begin with, maybe you’re wondering exactly what the difference is between the two. Joe Fleming, owner/founder of Bonafide Moto Co. based in Southern Africa is on the show to explain how the ADV motorcycle experience…
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Considered by many in motorsport to be the world’s toughest race, the Dakar Rally is renowned for the extreme off-road challenges it poses for both motorcyclists and drivers alike. Described as not just the biggest Rally Raid in the world, but as “an incomparable human adventure,” this year’s Dakar Rally will last 14 days and take place in Saudi Ar…
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Many of us in the traveling and outdoor adventure community currently parenting or considering becoming parents wonder about this pivotal question: Can I take my kids out of school to join me on an epic adventure? To help find the answers, the team at XOVERLAND has brought together three guests to serve as a panel of experts who can share their exp…
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“Outdoor Recreation Planner” for the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), Erik Lundin, joins us on this episode to discuss all things associated with recreating and adventuring on BLM lands. Whether overlanding, fishing or hunting, bicycling, heading out on horseback, riding motorcycles, river running, or studying songbirds, Erik will help us answer fu…
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What do you get when two guys who grew up knee-deep in the RVing industry decide to build a compact, well-constructed truck camper perfect for vehicle-based adventuring and overlanding? The “Skinny Guy Camper” of course! For this episode, we sit down with Skinny Guy Campers co-founders, Jason Bontrager and Donavon Fredrickson along with Chief Opera…
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For this episode, Jimmy & Leah sit down for an expansive conversation with MAK (Mary Ashley Krogh) and Owen of Bound for Nowhere. MAK & Owen share the details of how they became close friends with other traveling creatives like Karissa & Linhbergh of gondirtin and Chase & Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops Fly, and we discuss the unique qualities of the o…
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What is it like to go from being successful L.A. professionals living in the suburbs with two kids to being full-time family overlanders traveling out of a beautifully restored 1972 Ford Bronco on the adventure of a lifetime? Find out in this epic episode featuring Christine & Evan DeHaven of Family Overland Adventure. After pushing hard to become …
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XOVERLAND CEO, Clay Croft, jumps in as host for this special episode with photographer/social media influencer, Chris Burkard. Chris and Clay share a common bond through a life of making media around the adventures they pursue. We connect with Chris from his home in Iceland, where he and his family enjoy a life of fresh experiences both cultural an…
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We sit down with Brad Kowitz of TrailRecon to discuss how to get started driving more technical, 4WD-themed “trails.” What we’re thinking here is that there may be people who have traveled the entire length of the Pan-American Highway but have never considered attempting a challenging 4WD trail in the U.S. like the Rubicon, Magruder, or Colorado’s …
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This is one of our most extended and complex episodes to date–and for good reason. We have Rebelle Rally founder, Emily Miller, on the podcast for the first time and she has volumes of information to share about navigation, the Rebelle Rally, and driving skills, along with crazy stories about her experiences designing the Rebelle course with the li…
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Join us for our best episode yet on auxiliary power with our incredibly knowledgeable yet highly entertaining guest from Down Under, Mark Bruce, manager of International Training and Development at REDARC Electronics. Do you have lots of questions about auxiliary power systems for your vehicle, be it an overland vehicle, hunting rig, van, or even a…
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Chase and Aimee Bartee are extremely hard-working filmmakers with a passion for fly fishing, overlanding, and conserving the beautiful and wild country they love. The story of the Bartees is the story of two artists pursuing an uncompromising path toward their artistic vision. Finding success with their first film Journey On, the couple has develop…
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It’s one thing to head out camping and traveling for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months, but what about heading out on a 15-year full-time overland adventure around the world while raising your newborn child? Enter the world of Eric and Brittany Highland of Hourless Life. Eager to spend more time together after inhabiting the world of pr…
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What happens when two podcast hosts who spend most of their time talking about overland adventure head out on their own separate journeys? Find out in this authentic and insightful episode that is not without its share of humorous stories shared by our hosts. Jimmy and Leah have been hosting overlanding experts, insiders, and influencers for over a…
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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 podcast to share his insight, expertise, and rationale…
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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, Jessica Braun, share her extensive knowledge and insi…
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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 must look to a competent pro shop to assist us with …
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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-built D.I.Y. truck camper or just looking to customize t…
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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 overland journey in less developed countries, meeting your hy…
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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 cooking, these two bring their A-game every time. The best …
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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. Clay and Rachelle discuss their original vision for thei…
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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 next move to “build a house and live in it.” Being th…
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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 if you’re working a full-time job and have responsibili…
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