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)
Who Needs ITBs When You Can Have Carbs? & News!
The guys discuss news of the week. Join The Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub Hey you can get a new stereo for your Boxster! Civic Type R and Corolla GR flippers burned at Auction Mazda’s Rotary Engine lives again! GM bringing a new Small Block v8 to market… Chevrolet Brings us the…. E-Ray Bring a Trailer Car of the Week
12 Cars that Prove the 911 is Overpriced & Overhyped / Part 1
Mike Burroughs of @stanceworks6544 Ron Zaras from @TheHoonigans Austin Caccavo from AC Solutions, and Paul Howse, former designer from @McLaren join in on part one of a three part series of 12 cars that vibe just as hard as an air-cooled @Porsche 911 for a fraction of the cost. Join the drivers club and support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Porsche Goes Hybrid / Tesla Is Hurting / Jake is a Passhole
Join the Overcrest Drivers Club! Links from Today's Show: Porsche 911 Hybrid is coming... Related: These new headlights from porsche have 16,000 LED’s Cadillac joining Formula 1? The Taliban are terrorizing the middle east with a new supercar... Study Finds: Buttons are Safer than Touchscreens Troubling statistics for auto manufacturers on EV adoption Farmers finally Beat the sh*t out of John Deere The Fall of Tesla Also in tesla news Tesla Banned from advertising self driving Tesla caves on stupid steering wheel The biggest engineering innovation in pickups is finally here.
Michael Emery / Slow Baja and the Dirt Road to Happiness
The founder of Slow Baja, and 30 year veteran of Baja California motorsport events, Michael Emery joins the podcast to talk about how to make the most out of adventuring on the Baja peninsula. Make sure to check out his podcast! https://www.slowbaja.com/episodes
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.