The XOVERLAND Podcast

This episode is brought to you by onX Offroad. Read the full show notes here!What happens, exactly, when you push the S.O.S. button on your satellite communication device? Find out the answer to that question and others pertaining to the subject of Search and Rescue (S.A.R.) from Clay Croft and fellow S.A.R. team member, Matt Hopkins. The two sit down with host, Jimmy Lewis, to discuss all things Search and Rescue and, in particular, how Search and Rescue looks for overlanders. Along with being the co-founder of Expedition Overland, Clay has served on his local S.A.R. team for over 15 years. His experience as an active S.A.R. team member combined with his nearly two decades of overlanding make his insight extremely valuable for anyone interested in knowing how to manage the wide variety of situations you may encounter as an overlander that may lead or relate to Search and Rescue efforts. This episode is brought to you by onX Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.Read the full show notes here!

Episode Description: The talented daughter of Peter and Carol van Stralen of Epic Family Road Trip (EFRT) and elder sister to The Adventure Guys, Pete Jr. and Dan van Stralen, Caroline van Stralen has been raised while overlanding around the world with her family. With the van Stralen family in town lending a hand at the hangar for a few days, X Overland Podcast host, Jimmy Lewis, decides to sit down with Caroline to discuss her life and overlanding and future aspirations and ambitions. This episode is brought to you by onX Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.Read the full show notes HERECaroline van Stralen Recommended Books: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales The World’s Great Adventure: 1,000 Years of Polar Exploration by Francis Trevelyan MillerHigh Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl Strangers Like Angels: With a Devil or Two to Boot by Jan Foreman & Alec Foreman An Arabian Journey by Levison Wood Survival Guide for Life by Bear Grylls Sand Dance by Bruce Kirkby Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E Lawrence Movies/Documentaries: The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest (2010) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)Everest (2015)Mountain (2017)Maidentrip (2013) Blood Diamond (2006) 

Episode Description: Ever wanted to start filming your own adventures? Then be sure to listen to this podcast to help get you started! X Overland is launching their second Overlander Film Fest in 2023!. In that spirit, the XO team would like to share some tips and insight to help new and experienced filmmakers alike.Join the conversation, and gather some insight into the creative approach of critically acclaimed filmmaker and Expedition Overland co-founder, Clay Croft, along with XO cinematographer, Tanner Johnson as the two discuss approaches to successfully filming your own overlanding adventures.Finally, find all of the 2023 Overlanding Film Fest specifics outlined here, including awards categories, submission guidelines, and effective timelines for creating and entering your films.This episode is brought to you by onX Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.Read the full show notes HEREHelpful Resources:Clay’s Recommended Books for Filmmaking: Setting Up Your Shots by Jeremy VineyardAmerican Cinematographer’s Manual (“The Cinematographer’s Bible”)In the Blink of an Eye by Walter MurchVarious Books on Literary Archetypes and Character DevelopmentThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellIf you’re enjoying the X Overland Podcast, please subscribe and take a moment to rate and review us! We’d really appreciate it! Sign up for our X Overland newsletter to receive updates on our podcast releases and on everything Expedition Overland!

X Overland Co-Founder and Rebelle Rally Champion, Rachelle Croft, sits down with Ashley Giordano (Arctic Solo Series, Desk to Glory and Senior Editor at Overland Journal and Expedition Portal) and Megan Walthall (Walthall Family SOLO Series and Great Pursuit Series) to discuss women within the overlanding space.  How did each of them start overlanding and why? Is overlanding really that different for women? How can others encourage more women to get outside and travel? Do you really have to stop adventuring if you have kids? These are just a few of the questions tackled in this women's only episode of the podcast. Thanks for listening!This episode is brought to you by onX Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.Read the full show notes HEREHelpful Resources for Women Overlanders:Women Overlanding the World Facebook GroupRebelle Rally Nena Barlow Off-Road TrainingAshley Giordano ’s Articles about Women OverlandersHelpful Resources for Families OverlandingDescend on BendHourless Life (YouTube Series of a Family Overlanding the World)

X Overland Podcast co-host, Jimmy Lewis, sits down with the van Stralen brothers, Pete Jr. and Dan, of Epic Family Road Trip to discuss how to get started in overlanding by motorcycle. With Pete and Dan now having completed their first year of adventure motorcycling, the two are eager to share all they’ve learned on their new YouTube Channel, The Adventure Guys. Learn best practices for getting started on a motorcycle and approaches to beginning your overland journey on two wheels in this episode of the X Overland Podcast!This episode is brought to you by On X Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.Read the show notes here!For all podcasts, vehicle build info, and blogs, check out our website at xoverland.com

To those who watched Alaska: The Last Frontier and asked how we did it, this podcast is for you! Join Clay, Tanner, and Jimmy for a behind-the-scenes chat about all things Alaska.Filmmaking, Father-Son relationships, and the need for growth are all included in this packed episode.Did the rain interfere with the film production? How was this Alaska adventure different from the team's first trip in 2013? And what's the story with those pants? Dive in with the team as they answer these questions plus more.This episode is brought to you by On X Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.Read the full show notes here!

X Overland team member Tanner Johnson joins Clay and Jimmy to have a discussion about the build process behind the trucks used on the Alaska expedition to film our most recent series, Alaska: The Last Frontier. Learn about Clays’s strategy behind these truck builds and the roles fulfilled on the expedition by “Atigun,” (21' Tacoma),  “Raven, (20' Tacoma),” and “The Clone", (15' 4Runner). Join in while we explore some technical vehicle questions such as 33" vs 35” tires, new suspension systems, and some approaches to overlanding in Alaska. This episode is brimming with information and insight about overland truck builds, traveling through Alaska, and how we manage our vehicles here at X Overland!Brought to you by On X Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.If you’re enjoying the X Overland Podcast, please subscribe and take a moment to rate and review us! Full show notes available here.Watch the full Alaska Series here: Alaska | The Last FrontierSign up for our X Overland newsletter to receive your free adventure checklist, updates on future video releases, and be the first to know about all things X Overland!

“I’m a regular dude doing regular stuff. You can do it too.” This is the stated ethos of Mike Pfeiffer of Last Line of Defense. Join Clay as he sits down in our mobile podcast studio at Expo West with Mike Pfeiffer (LLOD) as the two discuss a wide variety of topics. How to become a successful YouTuber, best practices for building overlanding vehicles, gun holsters, overlanding philosophy, and even homesteading and helicopters are all part of this expansive episode! Read the full show notes here.Where to follow Mike:Mike (LLOD) on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastLineOfDefenseInstagram: @lastlineofdefenceWebsite: https://llod.us/This episode is brought to you by On X Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading  app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.

Rachelle sits down with fellow friend and traveler, Jillian Rebekah at Overland Expo West. Join them for a behind-the-scenes look into the beginning of Jillian’s start into overland travel and where she is now. Talking about lessons learned, good and bad, making mistakes, and having the courage to be vulnerable and step into being uncomfortable, this episode is for anyone who is ready for their next challenge in life and permission to try something new.Read the details on our Website! Find Jillian on InstagramFind Citizen J on Instagram and OnlineThis episode is brought to you by On X Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading  app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.

In the final episode of our four-part series about getting started in overlanding, Clay, Rachelle, and Jimmy focus on gearing up for overlanding adventure! Once you have selected a vehicle and built it out to meet your needs, it is time to select the gear that will complete your overlanding kit. Clay and Rachelle share their approaches to outfitting their overlanding teams for expeditions around the world while equally addressing the needs of the everyday weekender.Read the full Show Notes on our Website!This episode is brought to you by On X Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading  app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.