EP0 Introduction | Who is X Overland & Why Are We Here?

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In this prologue episode to the X Overland Podcast, listeners are introduced to Expedition Overland founders, Clay and Rachelle Croft, and given a brief history of “Expedition Overland” from its inception in 2010 till the present day along with an explanation of the X Overland Podcast. The show is co-hosted by X Overland Content Director, Jimmy Lewis, and provides insight into the growing space of Overlanding and the adventure and opportunities for personal growth that surround it.

Show Recap

Part 1: Inception of Expedition Overland

  • Inspiration and First Overlanding Experience
  • Relationship and Personal Background
  • Clay’s background in film/Hiline Productions
  • Pillars of XO Content and Business

Part 2: Production Value and Approach to Filmmaking

  • Focus on the cinematic experience and storytelling
  • Authenticity Integrity in content creation
  • Relationship and Personal Background
  • Clay’s background in film/Hiline Productions
  • Pillars of XO Content and Business
  • Part 3: The Expedition Overland Evolution

Part 3: The Expedition Overland Evolution

Part 4: X Overland’s Approach to Building Relationships with Media Partners

  • Deliberate Partner Selection
  • Building Relationships
  • The Longtime Partnership with Toyota

Part 5: Vision for the X Overland Podcast

  • Credentials
  • Relationship and experiences with Expeditions 7
  • Rachelle’s Success and Experience in Rally Racing
  • We are here to provide information and education for all things Overlanding from a place of humble experience.
  • The XO Podcast is a new form of media that allows us to share in new and more elaborate ways. That’s why we’re so excited about it!

Part 6: Tributes

Part 7: Closing Remarks and XO Podcast Vision

  • Vision is to Travel the world, learn, and inspire
  • Aim of XO Podcast is to get beyond “nuts and bolts” and into the space of personal growth through overlanding and adventure

Additional Helpful Resources

Overland Journal – The publication for environmentally responsible, worldwide vehicle-supported expedition and adventure travel.

Expedition Portal – The global resource for overland and adventure travel.

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