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)
Joshy Robots / How a 911 is a ticket to Sportscar Vacationland
The king of "Air-cooled, No Chill", Joshy Robots joins the podcast to talk about why shiny paint isn't it, the origins of sportscar vacationland, and why the Porsche 911 is his ultimate weapon for feeling alive. https://www.joshyrobots.com/
Alanis King / Formula 1 and Rich Energy
Alanis King is a renowned investigative journalist. She's worked for Jalopnik, Road and Track, Donut Media, and Business Insider. She's on the podcast to talk about journalism, Formula 1, Rich Energy, and how chain restaurants are the absolute best. Check out her book... HERE! Her social HERE! And if you'd like, support the show by joining the Overcrest Drivers Club.
The Best Cars to Buy 2022 / Joel Feder
Joel from Motor Authority comes on the show to talk about the best cars of the year, and the process in choosing them. Check out Motor Authority here. And support the show by joining the Overcrest Drivers Club here.
Got Lead? The History of an Ingenious but Flawed Solution / Pt 2
Jake and Kris discuss the history of leaded fuel and how it changed the world in the automotive sphere and beyond. Support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Got Lead? The History of an Ingenious but Flawed Solution / Pt 1
Jake and Kris discuss the history of leaded fuel and how it changed the world. Support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
How to Take the Long Way Home / Brandon McCarthy & Abby Hempy
Brandon and Abby Join the podcast to chat about their motor swap suburban adventure. Brandon is a Mechanic in Minneapolis MN and works Primarily on Vintage and Modern Road/Track Porsches. You can find his social media on instagram. @kustomizingkid Abby is a Vehicle Systems Engineer at NASCAR R&D. Abby is smart and stays off social media.
Charles Weisel / How to Take Anything, Anywhere
Charles Weisel has ridden his 10’4” chopper hundreds of thousands of miles, traveling the roads of 18 European countries, Mexico, Russia, India, and all 48 contiguous United States. Check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/travelingchopper/
Magnus Walker / SEMA / Glue / Fake Manuals / More news
The guys talk news, and check in with Magnus Walker about his new exhibit at the Petersen Museum! Join the Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub Ford testing Geofencing speed control of vehicles Honda knows the magic of the manual cant be replicated New Porsche Taycan to have a zillion hp. Toyota isn’t “the man”, fights for motoring rights. BMW introduces lipstick brand with new SUV. Wants controversy People are gluing themselves to stuff a lot.
Christopher Kippenberger / VÉHICULE Magazine
Christopher Kippenberger, the enigmatic brand developer, brand strategist, and founder of VÉHICULE, joins the podcast. https://vehicule-magazine.com/
The Day Aliens (Actually) Contacted Earth (Probably/Maybe)
Jake and Kris take a break from cars to talk about a legendary day in alien.... listening. Support the show and join the drivers club: www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
The Winter Driving Battle Cry / Nokian Tyre
Wes from Nokian Tyre joins the podcast to talk about winter driving, tires, and more. https://www.instagram.com/nokiantyresna/?hl=en Join the Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Choosing Nostalgia over Lamentation / Jake Hates Adventure
The guys talk about Jake's broken trip to pick up an engine, talk about post rally stuff, and take drivers club questions. www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Matt Crooke - How to Get to 100 Percent
Matt Crooke, the founder of fifteen52, hard driven entrepreneur and brand strategist joins the podcast. Check out Matt here: https://www.instagram.com/mattcrooke/?hl=en And join the drivers club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
60% of the time, it works every time. Unless you’re Dodge.
The guys chat current events. Join the drivers club for the extended cut! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 'Pimp My Ride' Coming Back! On Youtube ! Dodge is ending production of everything hellcat funtime combustion. We were on the topic of cats earlier... Hyundai Vision N Hydrogen concept revealed...
Rutledge Wood
With Kris out of the studio this week, we wanted to re-release this throwback: Rutledge Wood joins the podcast to talk about the beginning and end of Top Gear USA, stories from the show, his history with cars, the RWB 911, VW Rabbits, why the new supra is cool and much more... The guys also discuss some car projects. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast www.patreon.com/overcrest
Dune Casu /Creator: Art of Rally
Dune, the creator of Art of Rally comes on to talk about gaming, game development, and the Art of Rally. Check it out here: https://artofrally.com Support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Andrew Ritter / Ritter Goods
Andrew comes on the podcast to talk about design, the early days of Stanceworks, Ritter Goods, social media's impact on society and the car world, and much more. Find Andrew here: https://www.instagram.com/ritter.goods/ Support the Show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Aidan Kilmenko / Photographer / Traveler / Documentarian
Aidan is a photographer, National Geographic fellow, and filmmaker who travels the Americas documenting life, earth, and the journey. Check out some of Aidan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/aidan.klimenko/ Visit his website here: https://aidan.photo Support the Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Is there an Area 51 of the East Coast?
Kris and Jake recount their experiences in West Virginia, from beautiful roads, a massive radio telescope searching for aliens, restrictions on radio technology, crazy people, clandestine operations, and secret bunkers. Join the Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
How to Scout a Rally / Idaho / Jake Something or Another
Scouting in Idaho, Old Mercedes, 951 Engines, and much more... Support the show! www.overcrestprodctions.com/driversclub
Motorcycle Artisan - Maxwell Hazan
Back in 2020 we talked to Max Hazan, the notorious artisan, fabricator, and land speed record holder. If you haven't see Max's amazing creations check out his instagram here, and his bike portfolio here. Want access to exclusive content, first dibs on limited edition merchandise and more, join the Overcrest Driver's Club.
The Great Lightbulb Conspiracy...
Enjoy one of our previously unreleased Driver's Cub Exclusive episodes. Jake dials up the light on one of the most suspect conspiracies in modern American industrial history. Support the show and discover all of our exclusive Driver's Club episodes:www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Nevin Pontious / Art Director / Overcrest Breakdown Influencer
Nevin Pontious joins the podcast to talk about leaving home to motorcycle around Australia, Art Directing, How exploring influenced his life, and much more. Find Nevin on Instagram Here: https://www.instagram.com/nevin.pontious/ Support the Show, Rally, and Filmfest! www.overcrestproductions.com/rally
James Barkman // Ukraine, Clarifying a Misunderstood War
James joins the podcast to talk about climbing, exploring, Pakistan, and on a longer note, the war in Ukraine and how the conflict there has driven to a leap into independent journalism. Donate to James' Effort here: www.kermodegroup.org
What the Hell Did Jake Just Buy!?
Jake spills the beans on his new project. www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub