Overcrest
Kris Clewell / Overcrest
Updated 2 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 (550)
Don't be a Fliverboob.
Jake takes Kris on a trip through automotive history, recounting some of the most influential, and downright wierd safety devices ever conceived. Kris also talks about his trip to Checked it Out, and reveals his maybe winter car, which Jake is unlikely to approve. Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan-history/2015/04/26/auto-traffic-history-detroit/26312107
"Things are super futurey right now..."
Elon is dumb (maybe), Frankfurt auto show news, Buster Conrad reports from Detroit, and Kevin Hart is now even shorter... Uh so wait... no nurburgring? ENTER a new Model S... The Model S Plaid Hyundai has a cool EV concept thingy Say Goodbye to the Legendary Ford Mustang BMW Reveals some...thing. BMW builds Hydrogen Powered X5 The newest Alpina is a b3 Touring I actually miss Chris Bangle at this point America not getting cool hatchbacks continues... Kevin Hart Crashed Wait, EV’s are expensive? The first drunk driver was arrested this week in history
Don't be a Fliverboob and Turn-turtle...
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 disaproval... Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan-history/2015/04/26/auto-traffic-history-detroit/26312107
Bugatti takes its ball and goes home...
Bugatti is kinda lame, Volkswagen lies, and we introduce the latest addition to our team, Buster Conrod! Volkswagen is a liar liar liar Do you like the Fiat 500 Abarth? Tesla’s app goes down, drivers stranded... Paris to enact noise ordinance against vehicles.... Hybrids are dead. Really really dead. Bugatti breaks speed barrier - Again Volkswagen will help you convert your beetle to an EV Indiana Police department chooses Tesla... Protestors will be at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September
A Taycan the...Taycan
Pete Stout from 000 Magazine and Joel Feder from Motor Authority call in to talk new Porsche Taycan and its impact on motoring. Kris breaks his ribs, and Jake gets stranded on his Harley.
The crazy story of the Lancia Stratos
With Kris out of town this week, we are releasing a previously recorded Patreon exclusive episode. With roots stemming from famous designer Bertone's self-proclaimed 'spaceship', to drunk FIA inspectors, the Lancia Stratos left a legacy as one of the most successful rally cars to ever come out of Italy. Jake also laments about working on Audi's complex suspensions, and having extra parts... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Keep your Eyepods off of me...
The guys discuss the type64 auction blunder, bandaids, googly eyes, and there's some good news out of Germany.... Auctions flubs sale of 20 million dollar type64 Jalopnik's terrible take on the car... Have you ever repaired a flat tire with bandaids? Mercedes is keeping tabs on you. Keyless Cars are easy to steal... The new Land Rover Prototype is watching you? Europe not getting the Shelby GT500 Audi RS6 Avant Is Officially Coming To America Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Motorsport of Men With No Fear
Kris and Jake talk about their experience at the NHRA Top Fuel Nationals here in Minnesota. Later they interview driving legend Doug Kalitta as well as the driver of the DHL Top Fuel Dragster Richie Crampton. http://www.teamkalitta.com/ instagram: @teamkalitta @richiecrampton
Chalk it up to a Monday....
Drive Thru’s are evil, The Holy Grail comes to America, A Car goes whirrr, and more... Thanks for Listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Minneapolis has banned the drive thru... in return still expects you to find somewhere to park. RS6 Avant...maybe. Solar Roads proven to be just another Stupid environmentalist pipedream. Biohacking Tesla Model 3 Owner Implants Key Card Chip Into Her Arm If you’re really, really, really, really rich, Aston Martin will build you a garage. Great news for people with bad taste California Man's Plot to Avoid Tickets With 'NULL' Vanity Plate Nets Him $12K in Fines You can now go almost 200mph for 60 grand. Thanks to Johnny Smith, we finally know what the Taycan sounds like.... What brand/model do you think gets the most speeding tickets? West Virginia student found her Fiat 500 thoroughly destroyed early last week...
Bumper Stumpers, Vanity, and Multi-million-dollar Price Tags - The License Plate
Kris recounts his trip to Houston, spending some quality time with a couple of GT2RSs; while Jake gives us a history lesson on the origins of the license plate and the crazy extent of custom vanity plates.
Does Harley Davidson Suck?
Kris rants on why Harley Davidson is a midlife crisis hillbilly fairy-tail. The guys also discuss news! Porsche Announces Carbon offset Program for US Tesla receives cease and Decist letter from the US Government. Golf R is....kinda dead in 2020. Found an engine for your “truck” Jake... Honda Accord Driver busted for Towing Enormous Stuffed Bear Lotus has a new logo...
World Sportscar Champion & Porsche Legend - Bob Garretson
Kris interviews Bob Garretson, racing driver and one time owner of Garretson Enterprises, the muscle behind some legendary Porsche 935's, on his history with cars, how the Apple Car came about, crashing at Le Mans, The Old Warhorse itself, and more.
Do you even vape bro?
Joel Feder joins Kris and Jake to talk Joel's history with cars, news, and current events. Notes: The Cannonball EV record has been broken twice... Lewis Hamilton is still a douche HLDI reveals most stolen vehicles list.... EU regulations are going to make cars boringer Dude still drving his model T What the F happened with Nissan? Volkswagen cuts warranty... Bad news. The Chevy Malibu is dead. Dodge knows whats up... Ford wants you to vape Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Mr Wyn - Designer - DeTomaso, Apollo
Jowyn Wong of Wyn Design joins the podcast to talk about growing up, design theory, designing the P72, the Apollo, and the challenges involved in both projects. Kris leads in with a discussion about photography, and what you can do to make even your cell phone photos truly good.
"I'm sorry.... did someone just say tank!?"
Wyn Design gives us a response on the P72 Drama, Teslas are still a waste of time, there’s a new corvette, why F1 is boring and how to fix it, a couple listener topics and more... Teslas next gen supercharger can do 75 miles in 5 minutes. The well-reviewed Netflix docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" Clarkson explains whats wrong with F1 Corvette to have a manual...? Nah.... Road Legal McLaren F1 LM to come up at auction... Your tire could now generate electricity. How many times can you fail a drivers permit?
Bone shakers, Penny-Farthings, and Outlaws
Jake takes us on a deep dive into the history of the Motorcycle. The guys talk about Kris' trip to Road America, and Jake tries on his wife's pants. Notes: Penny Farthing Race Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Michelle Gatting - LeMans Driver, Icon
Kris interviews Michelle Gatting, one of the Iron Dames, an all-female LeMans team racing for Kessel Racing. They discuss her history, hugely inspiring story on her way to racing at the legendary LeMans, and what its like to be, and race there. Follow Michelle on Instagram Check out Kessel Racing on Instagram Notes: Vanagon Guy
Ripoff Artists, RSR's, Luddites, and Appeals to Emotion
Joel Feder from Motor Authority joins Kris and Jake for a bunch of news, debates, and discussion... the new RSR is here.... BMW Reveals X7 Pickup Truck Mclaren Wagon Thing Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus is pissed DeTomaso P72 was unveiled last week... Its illegal to work on your car in California What we’re up against. - David Shill is a Shill Polaris dealers will teach you to drive stick for free
Guntherwerks, Scissors, and Rustic Roads
Peter Nam joins the guys to talk about the Guntherwerks 993.... the ultimate 993. The history of Rustic roads is discussed and listener questions wrap up the episode. guntherwerks.com https://www.instagram.com/guntherwerks/?hl=en Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Support the show! patreon.com/overcrest
Sporterized, Illuminated, and Diluted
The guys talk news, and take a bunch of listener topics, one of which inspires a contentious debate between Kris and Jake. They also reveal Kris will be reading from his 000 article on the next Patreon Exclusive episode. Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overcrest Thanks for Listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Show Notes: Lee Iacoca dead, father of mustang, savior of Chrysler BMW Finally has an illuminated grille First hybrid cruise ship on its way... How to get your McLaren impounded in 10 minutes Jake, I found a new key for your H3. Regulators want to limit trucks to 65mph California is still the best and worst place to own a car.
The Truck that Won the War - An American Icon
Jake and Kris celebrate Independence day by discussing the history of the "America's greatest contribution to modern warfare". They also talk about Alain De Cadenet, what makes a brand's name matter, and the upcoming Overcrest Rally... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Monday News - Hummers and Tremors
In today's episode, the guys talk news, whats up with Kris' car overheating, read a letter and discuss a gift from one of the listeners. Thank's for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Support the show!!!! patreon.com/overcrest Show Notes: So, I hope we didn't get Jim in Trouble... The Supreme court is out for Blood Widebody all the things... BMW’s new electric car sound to be....composed The Ferrari 250 GTO is a work of art.... Ford F250 gets....uh... a tremor pack BMW Defends its stupid 7 series grille.
Lemons, Nazis, and an Accumulatorsphere
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. The guys also talk to Adam Kern, from checkeditoutchicago to discuss the much-deserved emergence of the Midwest's Porsche culture. Thank's for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Support the show!!!! patreon.com/overcrest
Monday News 6-24-19
Jake and Kris talk news, and field listener questions, and debate superchargers and turbochargers in this weeks Monday episode. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Support the show, and get exclusive content: www.patreon.com/overcrest Show Notes: Jake, your dream has arrived Sobering...Davey Johnson Presumed Dead NBC New York Proclaims Modified Exhaust “Insane” and Could Cause Panic Aston Martin to take to the Ring with the Valkyrie Boxster Spyder and Cayman to get a flat six again! Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is back 2020 Ford Mustang is going to be a beast
Corvette Ride and Handling Engineer - Jim Mero
Jake and Kris interview Jim Mero, Corvette ride and handling engineer about his job, history, what it's like to drive the Nurburgring, the autobahn, and the future of the mid-engine Corvette. They also discuss an update on the Rally, and debate the sound of v16 and v12 engines. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Support the show, and get exclusive content: www.patreon.com/overcrest