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)
Okay, so this is the plan... The Yugo Plan
Kris and Jake discuss what should be done with the Yugo, what kind of other projects could stem from it, how far it could really go, and the culture surrounding flipping cars. Kris explains his plan based on the path he took to his early 911. The guys also both take time to make fun of Elon Musk. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Reinventing the Wheel...
In this weeks throwback Jake brings us over the course of 3500 years to discuss the evolution of something car guys often take for granted...the wheel. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Yugo'ing to Love This One... A Yugo Adventure
Kris and Jake discuss their 15 hour one day journey to pick up a 1988 Yugo GV! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Drew Manley & Tim Kwon - 911Cooled
Kris and Jake welcome Drew Manley, Founder of 911Cooled to the podcast. Before the interview the guys chat about their trip to get Kris a project car the day after the podcast airing, and hear about Jake selling his MG. Kris interviews Drew about his upbringing, and the precise instant he first discovered a passion for cars. We hear some great stories about a shady guy with an NSX, and get the lowdown on 911Cooled as a brand and how many enthusiasts are graduating to Porsches. http://911cooled.com/ Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Is Road America the Best Racetrack in America?
Kris and Jake recap their weekend at Road America, what Kris thinks is the best spectator racetrack in the country. The guys talk about road tripping there, experience at the track, Brian Redman, Can-Am... and more. They also wonder why Elon Musk is calling people pedophiles, and give a send-off to Sergio Marchionne. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Swedish Switch
Jake brings us another midweek throwback with a look back at one of the most intricate department of transportation industrial undertakings in history. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Grab a Drink - The Cupholder Episode
Kris and Jake discuss the history of an over-rated and never overlooked accessory that every car sold must have. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
It's all about the Balls
Jake and Kris discuss projects, Singer, Aston Martin and the Nurburgring, news, and the guys play a new game of "Who drives it" Singer reveals “Dynamics and Lightweighting Study” Car at Goodwood Stuttgart to ban older diesels in 2019. Britain leads the journey to automotive doomsday. Thieves steal 600 gallons of gas. Could Aston Martin Challenge Porsche Ring Record? Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Man With the Worst Ideas, and Most Perseverance
Jake brings us a story about Hans Trippel, the man with the worst idea with but the most perseverance. Kris and Jake talk a little history on Jake himself. Jake talks about being certified in Sea Horses! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Live from Cars and Coffee
Kris and Jake hit the monthly Minnesota Cars and Coffee for another live recording. They talk about their projects and interview Dan, the owner of a 1947 Dodge Power Wagon, and John, the owner of a GMC Typhoon. News: Tesla wants more money. Cars are doomed. Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Independence Day Special - History of an American Icon
Jake helps us all celebrate America's Birthday with the history of an unknown side of one of the most truly American cars ever made. Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Alec Robbins - Formula Drift Driver
Alec Robbins joins Kris and Jake to talk going from skidding around the neighborhood to the formula drift circuit! The guys also update listeners on their projects, take a question from a fan, and chat about Volkswagens record run-up pikes peak. Follow @alecrobbinsracing on instagram
The Dale Car - Pt. 3: There is no Silver Lining
In episode 40, Jake and Kris seal off the finale of the Dale Car series capping off the story of the biggest con in automotive history.... Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Chad Morgan - Liquimoly Oil
Special Guest Chad Morgan from Liquimoly schools Jake and Kris on motor oil. The guys discuss news, flying cars, tesla being insided, and whats going on with their 911's. Jake rants about stoplight etiquette. Notes: Audi, Germany sign deal allowing Flying cars now... Tesla is sabotaged? Toyota confirms a hypercar Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Dale Car - Pt. 2: The Con
In this midweek episode, join us for part 2 of the story of the biggest con job ever in the automotive industry. Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Leaving the Frame - Mexico City to Newfoundland in a VW Beetle.
Monday is here, and with it, comes the story of a great adventure! Check out our new episode including an interview with Manuel and Maria as they journey around the world from Mexico City to Newfoundland Canada. In a Beetle! They're working on a film with the journey, it will be called Leaving the Frame. Before we get there, Jake and Kris talk about Kris' terrible car habit, and the 944 he almost bought...I hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Leaving the frame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingtheframe/?hl=en Maria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehrlichmaria/?hl=en Leaving the frame youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-CHSyUGq04CO-KdeNOwsg
The Dale Car - Pt. 1: The Hook
In this midweek episode, we start part one of a multi-part series. Kris starts to tell the story about the rise and fall of one brilliant and eventually distraught engineer and his vision of the motoring future... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
LIVE from Porsche Biergruppe!
Kris and Jake recorded live from Biergruppe in Minnesota! The first annual Porsche GTG on the 70th Anniversary of Porsche. The guys interview Chris Runge of Runge Cars about some history behind of the old Porsches, and where the roots of the legend came from. Kris and Jake talk about the made for TV occurrence at the event, where Jake meets a 1970 Tangerine 911T and thinks about buying it! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Welcome to the Livescream
Alex joins Kris and Jake again for episode 34. Kris chats about 911 projects, and the guys get into what defines the core structure of gas prices. The guys speculate on the 919 hitting up the nurburgring. We talk about why chevy is really embarrassed, and how Mclaren will never let us down. Listener voicemails are answered and give the guys an excuse to complain about annoying "conveniences" in new cars. Could the 919 drop to around a 5 minute lap time? GM Product Chief can’t drive, crashes pace car. McLaren doesnt need to build SUV’s Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
LIVE from MN Cars & Coffee
On this weeks episode Jake and Kris travel once again to MNC&C, Americas largest monthly car meet. The guys talk to Dave Cheney, the owner of a hot rod BMW 320i, and Chad Person, the host of the biergruppe Porsche event coming up June 8th! Kris talks some news, and we take a listener email and chat about what cars have inspired us in the past... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Biergruppe:https://www.facebook.com/events/1535007159941595/ EV’s are going to cost the US Government $92,000,000,000 in tax revenue. Trump is dumb...wants to ban German cars? Supra coming to Nascar?
Face it, it's a Rough World...
Kris opines on RWB, and how it relates to the cancer of social media in car culture, and society as a whole. Jake and Alex give feedback on Kris' article (The Emperor Has No Clothes. An allegory for RWB ownership and automotive narcissism) no one had the guts to publish. Full article found at overcrestproductions.com/the-emperor-has-no-clothes
Go Somewhere...Anywhere...in a Safari 911?
In this week’s episode, Kris recounts his experience with professional race car driver, Leh Keen, as they drove safari-style 911s through the Appalachian mountains with the Keen Project. The guys also touch on some relevant news, and Jake tries to convince Kris of another classic car he could have instead of his 911. We also discuss road trip essentials, and why you should get out and have your own adventure on the road. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/technology/apple-bmw-mercedes-volkswagen-driverless-cars.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fautomobiles&action=click&contentCollection=automobiles®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock https://jalopnik.com/consumer-reports-says-it-found-big-flaws-with-the-tesla-1826198783
The Philosophy of Driving and Masculinity
Happy Monday, everyone! In this week's episode, Kris waxes on philosophically about the nature of why we are interested in cars. Jake then tells a hilarious story proving that cars are too complicated. Later on, we answer listener questions, cover news, discuss dual-clutch gearboxes, and bring back the long lost 'Craigslist Car of the Week' feature. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast News links: http://autoweek.com/article/autonomous-cars/tesla-crashes-fire-authority-truck https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a20700416/the-guy-responsible-for-every-great-ford-performance-car-has-left-for-jaguar-land-rover/ https://www.caranddriver.com/news/aston-martin-ceo-predicts-the-demise-of-dual-clutch-transmissions Craigslist Car of the Week:https://jalopnik.com/guy-on-craigslist-will-trade-you-his-suv-for-a-week-wit-1493977649
Take a Seat - An Unknown Story of a Legendary Manufacturer
Jake talks history and reveals an interesting unknown tie between two prominent and legendary manufacturers... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
If the Glove Fits...
This week, the guys are joined by Kris' wife, Jess.We reminise about their past automotive adventures, including a pink Ford Probe, a Focus that never had an oil change, and 'Jersey', the award winning VW that they built. We also answer a listener question, and hear about the 'wild, wild west' of self-driving cars. Lastly, Jake gives Kris grief for insisting on wearing driving gloves in his Porsche. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-09/uber-car-death-doesn-t-faze-kasich-from-making-ohio-wild-west