Overcrest
Kris Clewell / Overcrest
Updated 6 days agoAutomotive culture, history, and the people who live it -- hosted by Kris Clewell and Jake Solberg. 500+ episodes exploring the intersection of cars and life: interviews with industry insiders, collectors, designers, builders, and thinkers. From the philosophy of analog driving to forgotten automotive history to the business of car culture, Kris and Jake bring a journalist's eye and an enthusiast's obsession to every conversation. For people who #takethecar.
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Episodes (554)
A Little (Big) Peek Behind The Curtain...
Jake and Kris talk projects, and the guys reveal a fun new addition to the podcast! Support the show for just 5 bucks! http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Drag Cars, Batmobiles, Robocop, Knight Rider, and the longest Limo Ever Made
Jay Ohrberg is a car builder and collector that built some of the most famous movie cars of all time as well as the longest and most absurd limousine ever created. We delve into this 100-foot long, 26-wheel, helipad-carrying beast, and where it is today. Check out the Overcrest Drivers Club and SUPPORT Overcrest! https://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Racing 356 Miles in Antarctica - Renee Brinkerhoff
----more----Renee takes us along on a journey through her leap of faith against fear, and her exploits to rally, and win, on every continent in her Valkyrie Racing Porsche 356. The guys also talk about her Charity Valkyrie Gives which has set its sight on the pinnacle of human evil, Child Trafficking. Her charity donates 100% of proceeds to fight it. Please donate at the link below. https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356
Home Built By Jeff - Why DIY Matters...
Jeff is a self proclaimed backyard hack car builder with a youTube channel. But it's so much more than that. Kris and Jeff talk about why DIY matters, and how social media can be a tool to inspire people out of their comfort zone. Check out Jeff's Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/homebuiltbyjeff Join the Overcrest Drivers Club for Exclusive stuff! http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Time Attack Legend - Amir Bentatou / How to Be Fast!
What are the keys for driving fast? Why are Honda K series engines SO good? What is time attack? Amir Bentatou answers these questions and more.... Check out RS Future here: http://rsfuture.com/ Join the Overcrest Drivers Club! http://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
What do you Snow about Tires?
Do you really need snow tires? In this flashback episode we revisit Wes from Nokian Tire as he calls in to discuss the merits of winter tires, and what makes a good tire in general. Afterward Jake and Kris geek out on what appears to be worthless UTQG ratings. Support the show! Join the Overcrest Drivers Club! http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Harrison Schoen - Living the American Dream, in a Cayenne
Harry Schoen joins the podcast to talk about living and exploring in his Cayenne, and what led him down the path to where that was something he wanted to spend his life doing. Check out Harry here: https://www.tiktok.com/@harryschoen? https://www.instagram.com/harry.schoen/ Support the show! join the Drivers Club! http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
True Grit - The Epic Adventure of the Abernathy Brothers
Jake spins the tale of the Abernathy brothers, both under 10 years old, and their insatiable love for crisscrossing the Wild Wild West. Support Overcrest! Join the Drivers Club: http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
A Ferrari in the Arctic and other Questionable Decisions with Brian Whalen
Brian Whalen joins the podcast to chat about driving his Ferrari 308 to the Arctic Ocean. check out his instagram: @briansquestionabledecisions Join the Overcrest Drivers Club Here: http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
The Hole In Lincolns Head & Rally Recap
Kris and Jake talk about their journey's and discoveries. Rallista joins to talk about their experience on the rally. Check out Rallista here: http://rallista.app And the Overcrest Drivers Club Here: http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
The Dakar - The History of One of the Greatest Motorsport Events of All Time
Overcrest Flashback: Jake dives deep on the Paris Dakar rally, discovering its roots, and recounting harrowing tales. The guys also discuss their projects, and what's next for Jake's C10, and Kris' 911. Support us, join the drivers club! http://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub Primary sources: https://news.dreamracer.tv/featured/the-origins-of-the-dakar-spirit/ https://advjoe.ca/2015/12/the-story-of-the-first-dakar-rally-1979/
Robert Bryce - How Electricity Explains the World
Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, film producer, and podcaster. He has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for three decades. He’s a research fellow at the Austin-based Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a contributing writer at Forbes, the host of the PowerHungry Podcast, and the author of six books. His new feature-length documentary, Juice: How Electricity Explains the World is available now. https://robertbryce.com/power-hungry-podcast/ Join the Overcrest Drivers Club and Support this content! https://www.patreon.com/overcrest
She‘s a Reeeeeaaaaal Trooper
Kris talks about discovering his trooper, and his plans for it. Support the show and join the drivers club! www.overcrestprodutions.com/driversclub
Overcrest 1 on 1 with Big Mike - How to Positively Affect The World Around You
Kris interviews Big Mike, an Automotive builder/designer, event host/emcee, show judge, photographer and journalist. He's also the founder of the Think Bigger Project, a brand and movement built to benefit the community and the people who are a part of it. https://www.thinkbiggerproject.com Support the show! https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
What's Gold, Wood, and Burns ATF?
Kris and Jake chat about Kris' cross country back roads trip in his Ford Pinto Wagon. Support the creators you love. Join the Overcrest Drivers club! https://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Patreon Exclusive - Join Jake's Pen15 club
This week we're releasing a sneak peak into the Overcrest Driver's Club, with one of our exclusive episodes. Jake recounts the storied history of the most widespread official us government device. Join the Driver's Club: www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub/
Throwback episode - Don't be a Fliverboob and Turn-turtle...
With Kris out of town, we wanted to release a throwback episode from years back. In this weeks episode, Jake takes us on a deep dive through the annals of automotive history, looking at the interesting, sometimes downright weird history of automotive safety features throughout the years. Kris also recounts his trip to Checked It Out, Chicago, and reveals his new winter car, to Jake's disapproval... Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan-history/2015/04/26/auto-traffic-history-detroit/26312107
The Greatest Secret Project You've Never Heard Of: Operation Starfish Prime
Jake and Kris talk about Starfish Prime, a top secret government project that really put the aurora in aurora borealis. Join the Overcrest Drivers club and Support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
It's a F*****g Shooting Break, OK!?
Kris buys an American shooting break, and the guys discuss a couple of sweet cars and news of the day. Join the Overcrest Drivers Club and immediately feel especially good about yourself: https://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Ace in a Day - The Incredible Story of Ace Pilot: Bruce Carr
This is the unbelievable true story of bravery and sheer audacity of an untold American hero: Bruce Carr - the only pilot to ever leave base flying an allied aircraft and return in an enemy plane. Join The Drivers club here: https://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub Source: https://www.trivia.com/view/bruce-carr-story/&page=19
Secrets Secrets are no fun...unless you're not Jake.
Kris reveals an adventure for he and Jake, the guys discuss the m5 auction, news, and much more. Please support the show, its a mere $5! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Is California Really The Villian? It's Complicated.
In this bonus episode Javad Shadzi, CEO of 034 Motorsport joins the podcast to breakdown the news and rumors swirling around CARB, whether you'll be allowed to tune your car, and more... Support the show and join the Drivers Club! https://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub Check out 034 Motorsport here: https://store.034motorsport.com
Dude... Will You Just Buy Something Already!?
Kris still hasn't bought a car, but he's close. The guys also talk Road America, Jakes another new thing, and the news. Please support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Lemons, Nazis, and an Accumulatorsphere
Jake updates from Road America and primers an episode that is over 2 years old: From humble beginnings as the great-grandson of a lemon merchant, to mobilizing a nation, thwarting Nazis and advancing technologies ahead of their time (not to mention inadvertently saving the life of a president along the way), this is the story of an automotive icon you won't want to miss. Support the show, join the OC Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/overcrestdriversclub
The Road Less Traveled - 3500 Miles in a ‘72 911
Kris updates from Road America and primers an episode that is over 300 shows old, and one of his favorites. Episode 9. Alex Nelson came into the studio to chat with the guys about his and Kris' road trip experience, car week, riding in Rusty Slammington and way way more.