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)
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
LIVE from Cars and Coffee
Kris and Jake went to the Minnesota Cars and Coffee to record Episode 27! While there, they discussed a few interesting news stories, including an idiot in a Tesla who's in rehab for abusing his autopilot. Jake also talks about driving Kris' vintage 911 and compares it to a Lotus Elise. Jake interviews the owner of an original London taxi cab, along with an importer/enthusiast of Land Rover Defenders. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes:https://jalopnik.com/porsche-drove-its-retired-le-mans-winning-919-prototype-1825721130 https://www.caranddriver.com/news/tesla-owners-autopilot-stunt-earns-a-driving-ban https://www.10news.com/news/smart-license-plates-hitting-california-roads http://autoweek.com/article/technology/engine-uses-both-gas-and-diesel-best-both-worlds
Why do we need a Y?
Our midweek episode is out! We discuss Lamborghini's being cleaved in half, Pikes Peak, Tesla's Model Y, Tesla being a for real total fuck show, Amazon putting boxes in your trunk, Kris explains why he'd love to own a lincoln... and more... Also, make sure you come see us at Cars and Coffee here in Minnesota this Saturday! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Whoa, get a Focus RS like... right now. Lamborghini Cut in Half in Accident! Next Bentley, the Last of its kind... Tesla Model Y... Tesla is a dumpster fire GM and Volvo owners can get Amazon packages delivered to their cars VW’s Pikes Peak EV Race car - details
Slap and Scratch!
Happy Monday! In episode 25 Jennifer Turcotte comes in studio to school us on how she got started, detailing itself, facts and myths on ceramic coating, and her company, Carsmotology. Kris and Jake talk about Kris' terrible first spring outing in the 911 and his wheel problems. We also talk Jake's trip with his dad to get a Jeep, and hit on a bunch of news! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes: https://jalopnik.com/ford-will-phase-out-all-its-small-cars-in-north-america-1825544784 https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2018/04/25/bosch-diesel-emissions-breakthrough/ http://autoweek.com/article/supercars/porsche-911-gt3-rs-lapped-ring-656 Carsmotology: https://www.carsmotology.com https://www.instagram.com/carsmotology/?hl=en
Throwback Thursday
Kris is on vacation, so we remastered and re-released the till now unavailable Episode 2 of Overcrest! Check out some of the best stories from Kris' past and listen as he reminisces road rage stories with his buddy Glen! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Always (Never) Choose the Brown Key...
This week we are joined by our special guest, Tyler Christopherson, the founder of the Kannonball Rally, and co-founder of Cars and Coffee. Tyler discusses his passion for cars, owning a Dodge Hellcat, and why the Cannonball Rally is different. We also get to hear about Kris’ trip to Berlin last year, where he interviewed the lead designer at Bugatti, while doing 150mph on the autobahn in a classic 911. The guys also answer listener questions, discuss the US increasing fuel octane, talking cars, and more! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a19849122/the-grid-4-18-2018/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/18/17248282/chevrolet-shell-in-car-payment-gas https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-communications-toyota/toyota-to-launch-talking-vehicles-in-united-states-in-2021-idUSKBN1HN2GJ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/03/22/dodge-challenger-hellcat-caught-doing-160-mph-stopped-indiana-toll-road/448806002/
Nazis, Chemists, Dentists, and Racecars
What does a chemist, a nazi, a dentist, and a drag racer all have in common? find out in this episode of Overcrest! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
3, 2, 1, Fight!
Its episode 21! The episode where Kris walks out of the studio on Jake. The guys about Kris' new car, and Jake gets new wheels! They talk about the badass 919 LMP1 car Porsche built, and the 956 we hope it goes up against in spirit. The Top Gear test track is in trouble, we take voicemails, Talk video games, Rimac has a new car, we talk a bunch of news, and have a good fight about crossovers, and one of the ugliest cars ever made. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://jalopnik.com/porsche-has-built-the-most-badass-lmp1-car-and-theyre-1825088394 https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/04/11/minnesota-issues-plan-for-spending-47m-vw-diesel-settlement https://jalopnik.com/uber-wants-to-be-everything-now-1825181301 https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a19675072/top-gear-test-track-bulldozed/ https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a19713645/the-gr018/
News - 4/11/18
Quickshift news for April 11th, 2018! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/10/los-angeles-painting-city-streets-white-in-bid-to-combat-climate-change.amp.html http://autoweek.com/article/luxury/aston-martins-crossover-will-be-gasoline-powered-only https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/05/climate/trump-california-emissions.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-management/volkswagen-to-name-vw-brand-chief-diess-as-new-ceo-sources-idUSKBN1HH1RG https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a19702723/mercedes-amg-stop-selling-v12s-s65-sl65-g65/ https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a19693592/koenigsegg-agera-ends-production/ https://jalopnik.com/a-cruise-self-driving-car-got-a-traffic-ticket-in-san-f-1824211244
#iknowmikeolson
In our 20th episode, Kris talks about his new car, not buying an e36 m3, not buying a 328xi, not buying a Volvo v70r, serial killers, Kansas, prisons, autonomous toll booths, state troopers, ice storms, and much more. We cover a few news topics, and Kris rants about stupid enigmatic/esoteric feel-good car commercials. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Kris and Jake also interview Mike Olson, (#iknowmikeolson) a stanchion in the old school water-cooled VW community. We'll discuss the path the stateside European car culture has taken over the last 20 years, wheels, road trips,and more! Find Mike on instagram at @tattoo24v Leave us a message with questions or comments to be on the air! Hotline - (612) 584-0235 Stupid Mazda Commercial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEfyuW21b0Y http://www.motortrend.com/g00/news/audi-rs-avant-wagons-still-make-america/?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 https://www.caranddriver.com/news/pirelli-makes-a-tire-for-a-classic-ferrari-you-cant-afford-and-may-never-see https://jalopnik.com/citations-piling-up-after-oklahoma-passes-law-forbiddin-1824204866
The Crash Box - History of the Manual Transmission
Jake and Kris talk a bit of history in this weeks Quick Shift! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
News - 3/28/18
If you're wondering why we are here in the middle of the week, its because we have news! Too much for our full episode! In the future we will be updating you guys mid-week when we can and when there's news to share! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uber-selfdriving-sensors-insight/ubers-use-of-fewer-safety-sensors-prompts-questions-after-arizona-crash-idUSKBN1H337Q http://www.autonews.com/article/20180323/RETAIL03/180329796/bmw-pulls-out-of-detroit-auto-show https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-autos-regulation/u-s-agency-proposes-scrapping-higher-automaker-penalties-for-gas-guzzlers-idUSKBN1H402A https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-dealers-worry-new-vehicle-prices-may-be-getting-too-high-1522017100 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1115972_more-for-less-2019-porsche-911-gt3-rs-weissach-package-adds-dollars-cuts-weight https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/22/volkswagen-will-take-pikes-peak-dual-motor-racer-based-d-chassis/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-is-just-months-away-from-a-total-collapse-says-hedge-fund-manager-2018-03-27 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-27/tesla-cut-by-moody-s-on-production-issues-liquidity-concerns
Jacob's Addiction
Special guest Jacob Vang joins us in the studio to discuss owning over 30 cars in the last 4-5 years. He hangs out while we discuss cool cars at the Geneva Motor Show, Humans attacking their Robot Overlords, v12 X5's, Car Liveries, and a bunch of other great stories mixed in. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Links: http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/19018/porsche-mission-e-cross-turismo-concept-teases-an-electric-soft-roader-of-tomorrow-in-geneva https://www.wired.com/story/porsche-mission-e-sports-car-charging-network/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/geneva-auto-show/amp19128731/ruf-scr-geneva-reveal-specs-photos-info/ http://www.autonews.com/article/20180306/COPY01/303069938/toyota-reinvents-halo-with-supra-coupe?cciid=email-autonews-daily https://jalopnik.com/remember-when-bmw-put-a-le-mans-racing-v12-in-an-x5-1786669789 http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180306/ANE/180309642/toyota-will-drop-diesel-cars-in-europe-this-year
Just Ban Everything!
In Episode 15 Jake and Kris discuss the new Patreon we set up for our listeners! We also discuss diesels being under heavy assault, inductive charging for EV, cops racing lambos, junkyards, gas taxes, left turns on red, and more. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast www.patreon.com/overcrest https://jalopnik.com/florida-highway-patrol-car-caught-racing-a-lamborghini-1823411065 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-emissions-rome/monument-filled-traffic-clogged-rome-to-ban-diesel-cars-by-2024-idUSKCN1GC1DD https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/14/politics/trump-gas-tax/index.html
The Most Annoying Noise in the World
In episode 14 Kris and Jake discuss driving etiquette, trout and jeeps, Dumb and Dumber, some listener questions answered, and a bunch of news! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://jalopnik.com/porsche-is-doubling-its-investment-in-electrified-cars-1822732190 https://jalopnik.com/the-fish-people-are-mad-at-jeep-1822907641 https://m.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-DUMB-AND-DUMBER-MINI-BIKE-Moped-Scooter-Jim-Carrey-Jeff-Daniels/282840775774?_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true
Dat Trailer Hitch Tho!
In this weeks episode, we talk about Jake's ridiculous trailer hitch getting into a fight, diesel gate, Space-X sending a car to space, driving cars underwater, take on a great listener contribution, and much more. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Electric 911 conversion film -https://www.facebook.com/influxmagazine/videos/10156502215368888/ VW tests diesel exhaust on monkeys… oh, and humans too http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180128/ANE/180129770/vw-says-some-staff-aware-of-emissions-tests-on-monkeys EPA did it too... https://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2012/11/13/epa-charged-with-lethal-experiments-on-hundreds-of-unsuspecting-subjects/ Model 3’s build quality is crap, or is it? https://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-3-teardown-by-engineering-firm-reveals-qual-1822678045 Waze make drivers drive into lake https://jalopnik.com/drivers-claim-that-waze-gps-app-instructed-them-to-driv-1822384644
Special Guests Matt, Dan & Mike
We welcome Dan Pasillas, Matt Gilson, and Mike Space Mentone into the studio to discuss motorsport for the masses! We grab their thoughts on what it takes to get into racing at the entry level, hear some great stories, and listen to why its awesome. We discuss a couple news topics as well! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Follow us in all the places: https://www.facebook.com/overcrestpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/overcrestpodcast/ http://www.overcrestproductions.com
Mark White - Accumoto
On this episode of Overcrest race driver and shop owner Mark White from Accumoto visits the studio to discuss Porsche, His history with Accumoto, Motorsport, and much more.... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast http://www.accumoto.com/ Follow us in all the places: https://www.facebook.com/overcrestpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/overcrestpodcast/ http://www.overcrestproductions.com
Episode 10 | Aint Nobody Got Time For That
In this episode Kris and Jake discuss push button start, washing cars in winter, Jakes car trouble, a bunch of news from detroit, The most expensive cars sold in 2017, Bullit, and more... https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/01/03/most-expensive-cars-sold-in-2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2018/01/16/steve-mcqueen-tried-buy-68-mustang-bullit-twice/ http://autoweek.com/article/trucks/there-enough-pie-left-ford-ranger https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/01/12/general-motors-autonomous-car-bolt/1027465001/ Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Follow us in all the places: https://www.facebook.com/overcrestpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/overcrestpodcast/ http://www.overcrestproductions.com
The Road Less Traveled - 3500 Miles in a '72 911
In studio is Alex, Kris' co-pilot for the 3500 mile road trip in a 1972 911 back from California. Jake, Kris, and Alex discuss the trip, the tribulations, Monterey Car week, and the drive itself! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Follow us in all the places: https://www.facebook.com/overcrestpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/overcrestpodcast/ http://www.overcrestproductions.com
We have a Hostage Situation
In this Episode we talk about Kris' VW Blue Def hostage situation, and his rental car. We also have a great discussion on why or why we are not in the Golden Era of Motoring. We also hit some news including the Oregon gas pump nonsense, stupid DOT requirements, and more. http://ktvl.com/news/local/new-law-oks-self-serve-at-rural-oregon-gas-stations-but-will-stations-make-the-change http://autoweek.com/article/green-cars/porsches-electric-mission-e-tesla-fighter-will-be-offered-three-power-levels http://autoweek.com/article/green-cars/heres-what-latest-model-3-delay-means-tesla Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Great Debate
Guest - Alex Nelson On one of our best episodes yet, the debate between Kris and Jake on the future of motoring gets heated and rages on. This time our guest Alex is in Jake's corner. Also discussed is e85, Alex's top 5 cars, the collector car market and its future and we discuss the Craigslist car of the week! http://www.autonews.com/article/20171222/BLOG06/171229923/the-cloudy-demographic-future-for-collectible-cars Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast