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)
Robots for your Robots
Turkey, Robots, Buster visits Tesla, California, Die Hard, and much more... A manufacturer finally showing a flash of reason This is in sharp contrast to VW But hey, they have robots Tesla Cybertruck is too unsafe for europe California might require ridesharing vehicles to be electric Remember that longtail mclaren thing? Me either. Jake I have great news Turkey, the country, has built a car
The Future of Hot Rods is the Electric Speed Shop
Michael Bream from EV West joins the podcast to discuss electric conversions, how they work, and what goes into making EV west a pioneer in the electric speed shop business. Kris also tries to do math, and convince Jake into putting an electric motor in the new C10. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast
Its all. your. fault.
Kris goes off on an epic rant in an OC Rewind for the ages. Rotaries, Paper Bags, Mustangs Crashing, Space ships, Jeeps, and more... www.omaze.com/overcrest There’s been a rule change at Lemans... In other motorsport news.... BMW doubling down on engine grilles, says people love them. Slow drivers blamed for more deaths than ever before. Jake, I have potentially more bad news from Jeep. Meanwhile at Mercedes in Germany... We finally have the starwars porsche spaceship design... Again with the eastern brands killing it.... Stupid Tesla news of the week Indiana police arrest man. Thanks for listening to Overcrest, A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Richard Rawlings - Gas Monkey Garage
Kris interviews Richard Rawlings about his history with cars, the Bullitt Mustang they built for charity, and gets a few buying tips from the man himself. Jake and Kris also talk about potential replacements for Kris' wagon, Jake goes on a rant about the build quality of Jeeps and reveals a new project. www.wurthusa.com www.gasmonkeyfoundation.org www.omaze.com/overcrest Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Don't Ever Talk To Me Again
Joel Feder guest hosts with Kris and they break down the leading news of the week, including a deep digital enhancement of the new sound from VW's Id3. Motor Authority has revealed its 2019 car of the year nominees... So does the Taycan REALLY have 200 miles of range!? Peak wheel has been achieved. So did you see Elon run over a pylon? Erm... China’s car market just took a dive. Slide Whistle Guy thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Ferrari Connoisseur, Kevin Caulfield
Kevin Caulfield of MPI, a leading Ferrari and Concours restoration shop, joins the podcast to talk about his life in the world of vintage Italian automobiles. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
This Episode Reallllly Stinks
Jake and Kris have a discussion on complaining about manufacturers giving us exactly what we want. Also, news, buster conrod, and more... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Show notes: New Cannonball record has been set. - Via road and track EV Cars are killing jobs, and upending the industry... - via bloomberg Remember when I said the Cybertruck isnt a truck because it cant plywood? Rezarani Motors Challenges Tesla to a test... Tesla Owners Flocking to the Taycan Remember those $59,000 corvettes? Teslas wait hours to charge That really stinks... and the Video
The Perpetual Explorer - James Barkman
Leaving his trusty VW Bus behind, James Barkman set out on a 17-month 30,000-mile journey on a modest motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina. This is his story of finding the true merits of exploration and how it gives invaluable perspective on life.
Welcome to Pleasureland
Kris and Jake give their well simmered opinions on the Cybertruck. The guys also discuss other news including BMW, the mach e, a very interesting autonomous car test, the worst getaway car, and much more. Also, Buster Conrad visited Ford to find out as much as he could about the Mach E as well. www.omaze.com/overcrest Show Notes/Sources: A story from Minnesota. I mean Iowa. Do we finally have an EV competitor from BMW? Really interesting story from Aaron Gordon at Jalopnik on a test about using a chauffeur to simulate an autonomous car. Our buddies at Bloodhound have hit the salt flats. NEW YORK TIMES Jake, whats the worst getaway car brand you can think of? Uhm... the Japanese are renting cars just to....not drive them?
The Truth Hurts
Professor Tom Fisher joins the podcast to talk about how he thinks the future of transportation will develop. Kris also inquires on the ethics of architecture and how its design and implementation affect the wellbeing of the citizens that live in and around it. Jake and Kris also talk projects, and consider Tom's thoughts. Tom Fisher is a Professor, Director of the Minnesota Design Center, Director of MSSD and Dayton Hudson Chair in Urban Design Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Legendary Stuntman: Buddy Joe Hooker
Legendary stuntman Buddy Joe Hooker joins Kris to talk stunt driving, being Rambo, and of course, tells us some fun but also some harrowing stories behind driving for our #1 (Chevy Nova from Death Proof) and #2 (the Wraith) on the best movie cars of all time. www.buddyjoehooker.com
The Best Movie Cars of All Time pt2
Finally, on the 2nd anniversary of the show, the Kris recounts for jake the top 10 of the best movie cars of all time... Thanks for listening to Overcrest, a Pretty Good Car Podcast
The History of the Heckscheibenwischer
With Kris out of town this week, we are releasing a previously recorded Patreon exclusive episode. Tune in as we dig into the history of a now ubiquitous technology most of us take for granted. Make sure to check out Omaze, and help out some great charity work! www.omaze.com/overcrest Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast.
Why Driving Matters - An Interview with Sam Smith
Sam Smith from Road and Track, and NBC's Proving Grounds joins the podcast to discuss his myriad of adventures, how they impacted him, why driving matters, and how he expects the world to impact the rest of us as car enthusiasts. Thanks for listening to the 150th episode of Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Inevitable Corruption of Race on Sunday Sell on Monday
Lots of news and banter this week. Check out the notes below. Make sure to check out Omaze, and help out some great charity work! www.omaze.com/overcrest Road and Track has revealed their car of the year... Tesla has smoked the Taycan on the nurburgring... Ford Bronco Race Prototype Looks RAD Mid-engine corvette production postponed So how is its new engine....better? Low and behold...Kris was right. All-electric DTM concept revealed Ford reveals monster mustang EV at Sema Oh my god, the mustang suv....is....its....it is. It just is. Lyft is the devil incarnate What the hell is BMW doing? Jake, the all new Tesla Roadster is here. Autopilot Uber is irresponsible, has crashed a lot Formula E going backwards....? Ferrari is...doing ok. Toyota.....uhm...STI? Porsche has designed its most expensive motoring project yet. You wouldn’t understand, its a jeep thing Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast.
Everyone Loves an Underdog...
From the brainchild of a German man with appalling Nazi involvement to an incredible underdog epic of Mazda's trip to Le Mans in 1991. This is the story of the Wankel engine.
Burbling sucking wound sounds...
In this weeks OC rewind the guys lament talking about Star Wars and Porsche yet again, the new rules in F1, and much much more... This week’s Porsche Star Wars Update! Chevy Dyno update... How are local independent shops going to repair these new cars? Formula 1 in 2021 The manual is truly dead, or at least making burbling sucking wound sounds. Screw it, I’m getting a miata. Hey Jake, you like Maseratis...right? Mazda really wants to make a rotary sports car...but... Chrysler to Merge w/ Peugeot! Trump backing off fuel efficiency freeze for new program 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers Steve Woz Wozniak says Autonomous cars aren’t happening...
1 on 1 with Magnus Walker
Get beyond the public persona of Magnus Walker in Kris' in-depth 1 on 1 interview.
Make Fast and The Furious Great Again
Kris lobbies publicly for a consultant position to make Fast and Furious great again. (MFFGA) The guys also discuss the news of the week, including odd mid-engine Corvette dyno numbers, turbo engagements, and much more.
What Do You Snow About Tires?
Wes from Nokian tires 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.
"She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly..."
Joel Feder joins this week's Overcrest Rewind to discuss Tesla, Hellcats using too much gas, Jake's new favorite truck, and electric crate motors. Resident reporter Buster Conrod is on locations to check out the new Boing Porsche collaboration. Tesla Pickup Will Be Like A Futuristic “Armored Personnel Carrier” The All Road is back... Porsche Taycan Defeats Tesla Model S in Comparison Test Tesla cars are being bricked Fiat Chrystler facing $79m penalty VW: We should be making more enthusiast cars. Jeep releases Jake Solberg edition Gladiator Goodbye AMG, Hello AMG Electric crate motors are here And also.... they are Here The Fat Lady is Singing, Nascar going hybrid
Outlaw Racing Legend Alex Roy Returns…
Alex Roy joins us to talk about his film Apex: The Secret Race Across America. The guys also talk to a Toni Serfling, a German citizen about the requirements to obtain a German driver's license. Apex: The Secret Race Across America will air Sunday, October 20th at 8:30EST on NBCSN, and later on itunes.
Traveling in the Third Dimension
The guys talk about the unheard story of Jayne Mansfield, Porsche traveling into the third dimension, and more. Buster Conrod visits the biggest truck stop in the world, and the guys take listener questions. Porsche is teaming up with.... Erm. Boeing Jake, I have found the car/truck for you.... Your Corvette C8? Delayed. UAW Strike Update VW has a new R logo... Alex Roy releases new Film. NHTSA wants to know if cameras should replace mirrors... Bad News. Corvette makes fake engine sounds. SRT Design Boss Wants Challenger and Charger Owners to Take Off Their Splitter Guards Jeep doesnt want to be an emoji.
Triple caution - "We are going to die!"
Kris and Jake discuss Kris's latest grandpa Mercedes acquisition, we recount the highs and lows of the first annual Overcast Rally, and Jake gives us a primer on the history of rally racing, along with one of the more mysterious, iconic features of rallying - pace notes.
Zed's Dead Baby... Zed's Dead...
In this Overcrest Rewind the guys talk about how the Mille Miglia gets corrupted, going from the most beautiful race in the world, to the the slowest. Also, more dumb Star Wars news, pro tips on stealing toilets, Buster Conrod gets zapped, and much much more. Thanks for Listening to Overcrest, A Pretty Good Car podcast The Inaugural Mille Miglia Green is this weekend. How do you feel about a “time out” Jake? Here is every car getting axed in 2020 Porsche now is in...the...Star Wars business Union workers (who are on strike) also fear the future.