In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, I am joined by Scott Brady and Clay and Rachelle Croft to discuss the creation of the Overland Collective and the acquisition of Overland Journal and Expedition Portal. The episode dives into the lead-up and backstory behind the acquisition, what Overland Journal, Expedition Portal, and XOverland viewers and readers should expect moving forward, and honest conversations about editorial independence and authenticity.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 239
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Guest Bios
Scott Brady
Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher. He is the CEO of Overland International, the parent company of Overland Journal magazine and expeditionportal.com, the world’s largest and most visited vehicle-dependent expedition community, and overlanding editorial resource. Because of the large audiences of these outlets (over 1 million visitors monthly), Scott is often credited for popularizing overland travel in North America. As an overlander, Scott has crossed all seven continents and circumnavigated the planet three times by a combination of 4WD vehicle and adventure motorcycle. He was the expedition leader of the Expeditions 7 project (in partnership with Greg Miller), a three-year global adventure that took the same Toyota Land Cruiser to all seven continents (completed in 2014). His driving and expedition skills have been employed by Top Gear, Toyota, Jeep, Mobil1, and others. @scott.a.brady
Clay Croft
Clay Croft has been an innovator and thought leader in the overlanding space for over a decade. He is co-founder of the hit television series Expedition Overland. In addition to his vast overlanding experience, which includes the completion of the Pan-American Highway, a crossing of the Simpson Desert in Australia, and driving the Road of Bones in Russia, Clay has also served as an expedition team member for Expeditions 7’s historic crossing of the Greenland ice cap. As CEO of Expedition Overland, Clay is focused on continuing to grow his and Rachelle’s business ventures while personally pursuing his passion for award-winning cinema, adventure travel, and innovative truck building. A dedicated husband and father, Clay is also committed to supporting Rachelle and raising his boys to a life of adventure and success. @croftclay
Rachelle Croft
CEO at Expedition Overland and XOverland Ranch, Montana grown, world traveler. Business owner, wife, mom, and adventure seeker. I strive to inspire others to follow their passions and live my life to the fullest in front of and with my family. @rachelle_croft
Host Bio
Ashley Giordano
Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved but antiquated Toyota pickup. On the zig-zag route south, she hiked craggy peaks in the Andes, discovered diverse cultures in 15 different countries, and filled her tummy with spicy ceviche, Baja fish tacos, and Argentinian Malbec. As Senior Editor at Overland Journal, you can usually find Ashley buried in a pile of travel books, poring over maps, or writing about the unsung women of overlanding history. @desktoglory_ash
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