Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast

By Kris Clewell and Jake Solberg

What's Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast about?

Overcrest delves into news, obscure history, transportation culture, and the changing nature of the technological landscape with humor and the unique perspective of professional journalism. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support

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Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast episodes:

04.25.2024
How to Definitively Blow Up The Past and Ruin the Future
From smartphones to helicopters, discover how introducing modern marvels to historical settings could spell disaster—or dazzle the denizens of the past. Also, catch the latest on a slow-motion chemical spectacle, a faux Lamborghini on Craigslist, Toyota shattering records, and the...
04.17.2024
Pushing the Limits / Patrick Long on Driving and Air|Water
Pat Long is a renowned and successful race car driver who made his career racing for Porsche. He also is an event producer and the founder of Porsche centric events Luftgekuhlt and Air|Water, two of the largest one make car shows...
04.11.2024
Cooler Than You Think: A Frosty Tale of AC Technology
From Frederick Tudor's ice trade revolution to the game-changing innovations in automotive air conditioning, this podcast explores the fascinating history and impact of refrigeration. Join Kris, Jake, and Austin from AC Solutions as they delve into the challenges, innovations, and...
04.04.2024
In Your Car, Nothing is Private. Not even your Privates.
In this episode dashboard confessionals take on a whole new meaning in hideously vague and violative auto manufacturer privacy policies. The guys also chat about what year is the best year to own cars from and the news of the...
03.28.2024
Mexico City to Newfoundland in a VW Beetle
Manuel and Maria share their 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...
03.21.2024
Andy Boulet / Formula 1 Wind Tunnel Engineer
Andy Boulet is an engineer with Racing Bulls Formula 1 (Formerly Alpha Tauri). He is a member of the wind tunnel and wind tunnel model building team. https://www.instagram.com/andyboulet/ https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 00:00 Introduction 14:43 Career Aspirations and Studying Motorsport Engineering 24:55 The Harsh Reality of...
03.14.2024
How the NSA and it's Worm (Probably) Doomed Our World
All it takes is one little worm, and it's all over. This is how and why the NSA dominated another country with some ingenious and insidious lines of code. Https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 00:00 Introduction 07:22 Nuclear Fission and Uranium Enrichment 22:53 Mystery of Failing Centrifuges 28:37...
03.07.2024
Ep 456: Jake Bought a Little (Th)Dingy / Supervans / Stolen Ferraris
Come listen to Kris make fun of Jake's very dumb boat. Drivers Club: https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub discord: https://discord.gg/e7g9ECMPeZ 00:00 Intro 01:11 Jake's Really Stupid Boat 21:17 The Recovery of a Stolen Ferrari 25:34 Details of the Stolen Ferrari Incident 29:35 Comparison of Formula One Cars from Different Eras 34:00 Introduction to CSF...
02.29.2024
Amanda Busick: Perseverance, Integrity, Reporting, and Women's Role in Motorsport
Amanda Busick has extensive experience covering motorsport events like NASCAR and IndyCar, NHRA, and more. Her engaging storytelling and deep understanding of the sport provide listeners with unique insights into the drivers, teams, and the pit lane moments that define...
02.21.2024
Debunking Rusty Teslas \ A Lead Filled Schoolbus \ E = MC^2
Teslas dont rust, do they? News, and updates. Special guest Jeff Brown from Griots Garage. Support the Drivers Club: https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 00:00 Introduction 04:57 Rust and the Cybertruck 08:03 Tesla Cybertruck Rusting 15:37 Stainless Steel and Rust 22:16 Cybertruck's Stainless Steel Composition 26:03 Environmental Contaminants 29:05 Deposits and Fallout 30:3 1...
$Debunking Rusty Teslas \ A Lead Filled Schoolbus \ E = MC^2$
02.14.2024
Motoring While Black / Rashod Bacon
Rashod Bacon is a tech veteran, photographer, storyteller, and founder of Motoring While Black. 00:00 Growing Up in South Central LA and Car Culture 10:57 Different Car Scenes and Segregation 15:18 Awareness of Blackness and Racial Tensions 23:25 Motoring While Black and Celebrating Black...
02.07.2024
Classic Car Market Imploding? / Expert Analysis: Colin Comer
Is the classic car market in decline? The guys chat with Colin Comer, an industry expert on the state of the market, weathering downturns, and strategies for a "good buy". The guys also discuss the news of the week. https://www.instagram.com/colinsclassicauto/ https://colinsclassicauto.com/ https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 00:06 Intro 11:06...
01.31.2024
Porsche's Fear is On Display / Clarkson is Fat / Weinermobiles
The guys discuss news, and projects. Check out the drivers club for the full episode! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 00:00 Introduction and Discussion on the New Porsche Macan 10:45 The Controversial Nature of Porsche's Marketing 17:29 Jeremy Clarkson is Old and Fat 20:16 Porsche Taycan's Nurburgring Record 24:00 The Surging...
01.24.2024
Nikita Bridan / Oilstainlab
Nikita is the co-founder of oilstainlab and a key creative and designer of many of the cars you see on the road today, and will see in the future. Nikita comes on the podcast to talk about the Half11 project,...
01.17.2024
The Wrong Side of History / Cold / Projects/ Ai / News
Jake, and Kris cover a range of topics in this episode, from cold weather and driving habits to Jeep build quality and car modifications using CAD. They delve into challenges faced during the modification process and touch on AI in...
01.10.2024
Ron Zaras / Life Before, During, and After Hoonigan
Join Ron Zaras, former Hoonigan storyteller, and brand strategist, and all around swiss army knife as he reflects on his dynamic journey in automotive storytelling. Delve into his early influences, the challenges of modern storytelling, and Hoonigan's growth and film...
01.03.2024
Best Cars to Buy in 2024 / Joel Feder
Joel Feder hops on to chat the process and outcome of Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2024. Check out the articles and more here: https://www.motorauthority.com/bestcartobuy Join the Drivers Club! https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
12.20.2023
How Does Santa DO IT!? A Very Special Christmas Special
Santa Claus himself joins the podcast to help the guys wrap their minds around how he makes Christmas possible. 00:00:00 Intro 00:17:54 Santa 00:29:50 Outro Support the Show: https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
12.13.2023
Its Over for the Grand Tour. Again.
Joel Feder joins the podcast to talk Tesla. The guys chat news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
12.06.2023
Golden Rules of Car Buying
Jake and Kris talk about the Golden Rules of Car buying and give some great negotiation tactics. Support the show! https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
11.29.2023
The Cult of GTR / Ryan K Zummallen
Ryan K Zummallen, journalist and author joins the podcast to talk about the wild following behind one of the most legendary cars of all time. The Nissan GTR Check out his book here: https://www.carrarabooks.com/store/cult-of-gtr-book-wangan-edition And check out the Overcrest Discord! https://discord.gg/UCf2tMnbca And of course, the...
11.22.2023
This Episode Never Ever Stops
Projects, car acquisitions, news, and whether the Prius is actually cool, or if we're devolving as a car culture. Support Overcrest: www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
11.15.2023
How the Porsche GT4E Performance Changes Everything
Oliver Schwab, head of Porsche's new GT4E Program, joins the podcast to talk about the prototype 718, and how Porsche is making moves to adapt to the future of motorsport. Support the Show! https//www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
11.08.2023
Jake's Really Bad No Good Super Unfortunate Week
Jake has a very Bad week. News. The indominitable Joel Feder. Support Overcrest: https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
11.01.2023
⁠FULL Version: How a Piece of Shit Car Saved My Life⁠
Kris narrates how a project car helped him cope with mental health. The article had its inception in the Overcrest Drivers Club. Hear more content like this, and a ton of other exclusive content by joining. ⁠http://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
10.25.2023
A Veyron, The Rally, and a Cursed BMW 2002
Kris and Jake talk about Veyrons and the rally. Jeff joins the podcast to chat how the Roadside Popup shop developed and the story of the cursed 2002. Note: The audio is not great for Kris, we've had a ton...
09.21.2023
How A Piece of Shit Car Saved My Life: Teaser
The intro to an article written for Road and Track on the topic of how a project car helped Kris cope with mental health. Hear more content like this, and a ton of other exclusive content by joining the Overcrest...
09.20.2023
Mike Burroughs - Australia, Time Attack, Ego, Ferraris & Outback Steakhouse
Mike Burroughs is the founder of Stanceworks, a perpetually learning fabricator, and one of the most dedicated and driven content creators we know. Check out Part 1 of his Time Attack journey to Australia here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T55ogjOImBc Support Overcrest! Join the Drivers Club https://ww ---...
09.13.2023
Who Won the Overcrest Free Ride Trip?
K&J; reveal the winner of the Eric Augustyn Overcrest Free Ride Scholarship. Byron and Khalil from Leichtbauwerkstatt come on to chat about their shop and building the BMW E30. Join the Drivers Club and support Overcrest: https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/scholarship https://www.instagram.com/leichtbauwerkstatt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
09.06.2023
Thomas Walk / Artifacts / Type7 / The Porsche Archive
Thomas Walk is a Photographer, and Creative Director at Erg Media, the engine (along with Porsche AG) behind Type7, a Porsche oriented lifestyle, social media, and publication brand. The name derives from Typ 754, the first Prototype for what later...
08.29.2023
Jake Moritz - La Collezione Italiana / The Italian Golden Era
Jake Moritz joins the podcast to talk about the beauty of classic italian beauty for the everyman. Check out La Collezione Italiana:https://www.borgopignano.com/en/experiences/la-collezione-italiana.html Check out the hotel!https://www.borgopignano.com/en/suites-e-rooms/ Join the Drivers club and support the show:Https://www.overcrestproductions.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
08.22.2023
The Legendary Lockheed Skunkworks
Jake recounts the history of one of Americas most famous and covert operations - Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works. From the humble beginnings of the Lockheed brothers, to the formation of a secret, no bullsh*t development program by engineering genius “Kelly” Johnson,...
08.15.2023
Ravi Dolwani / How CSF Dominates it's Industry with Quality and Ingenuity
Ravi is the founder of the racing and high performance division of CSF radiators. He joins to talk about creating a new division in a 4th generation, family owned company. CSF began with humble beginnings, founded by his great grandfather...
08.08.2023
Brett Smrz / How to Stuntdrive a 911 / (Or a Transformer)
Brett Smrz is a stuntdriver and former race car driver. He's appeared in a bunch of films such as 6 underground, Ant man and the Wasp, Mission Impossible 4, and of course, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Check Brett out...
08.01.2023
Porsche All But Admits Defeat / Jake's Patience is 0
The guys talk monthly news, and projects. https://www.overcrestproductions.com for store, drivers club, and more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
07.25.2023
Kris' Milkshake Brings all The Boys to the Yard
Kris turns on story telling mode and talks stories of now, and the past. Jake talks about C10s and projects. Drivers Club Overcrest Discord Outro: Zach Bryan - Burn Burn Burn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
07.18.2023
She's Dead Jim. So What's Next for the w114?
The guys talk a fateful trip to Road America and what happened to the w114. https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub Check the discord: https://discord.gg/6AZh6aUkjJ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
07.11.2023
The Most Over-Rated Porsche of the 80's is.....
The XXX is over-rated. We'll prove it. The guys also talk projects, pickles, rally, and news. Support Overcrest: www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
07.05.2023
Zac Beatty / Bring a Trailer
Zac joins the podcast to help the guys get the most out of the Benz when it goes up for sale on BaT! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
06.27.2023
Felix Holst / Artist - Industrial Design Pioneer
Kris and Felix Holst talk cinema, pikey, art, leadership, design, and much more... https://www.felixholst.com/ https://www.instagram.com/felixholst/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
06.20.2023
Alex Nelson / Automotive Design Engineer / FCP Euro
Alex nelson, Engineer at FCP Euro joins the podcast to talk about his personal drive, turning goals into reality, automotive design, and the future of the maker space. https://www.instagram.com/galavantory/ Join the Overcrest Drivers Club! https://www.ovecrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
06.12.2023
PART TWO - Off-road racing in German metal - Toby and Nicole Pond of Scheel-Mann USA
This is part two of our awesome interview with Toby and Nicole Pond of Scheel-Mann USA. In this second half, we get into the actual adventures of racing the NORRA 1000 in their own race-prepped Mercedes G-Wagen. This is an...
06.06.2023
Off-road racing in German metal - Toby and Nicole Pond of Scheel-Mann USA, PART ONE
This week Jake is joined by Toby and Nicole Pond, owners of Scheel-Mann USA, the US-based arm of the legendary German seat manufacturer. Toby and Nicole discuss their epic journey(s) on the NORRA 1000 off-road race in Mexico, with their...
05.29.2023
Luftgekuhlt Journey, Pt 2 / The Return to Exploration
Kris recounts his trip home and the guys talk about fatherhood, and get.... really deep. https://www.overcresproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
05.23.2023
Its All Doom and Gloom Until it Isnt. Or is. Forever.
News of the week, and Kris and Jake not agreeing. Https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
05.19.2023
Overcrest LIVE - The ethos of exploration, and an unknown history
Jake dives deep into the Overcrest archives for our first ever live podcast recording. Kris recounts the Yugo adventure, the merits of automotive exploration, and Jake dives deep into a lesser known chapter of BMW's history… Check out our Sponsors: autoanon.com mypetrolbox.com Check out...
05.16.2023
How to get to Dick Shooter / Rally Secrets
They guys talk rally, project, and more. Discord: https://discord.gg/6AZh6aUkjJ Fuses: https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Ceramic-Torpedo-Flosser-Germany/dp/B00KO9F4GC/ Drivers Club: https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
05.12.2023
An Epic Luftgekuhlt Journey, Part 1
Kris recalls the first half of his big road trip to snag his 91! and hit up Luftgekuhlt! Join the Drivers Club! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
05.09.2023
"Pony" Up for this over 200mph News Episode
News of the Week with Kris and Jake... Support the show! www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/overcrest/support
05.05.2023
The Future of Motoring Freedom
The future of motoring is electric. But what does this mean for us driving our classic cars? Will it come to a point where it will be illegal or untenable to drive our older gas-powered cars? Are Kris's concerns of...

What's Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast about?

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Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast episodes:

How to Definitively Blow Up The Past and Ruin the Future

Pushing the Limits / Patrick Long on Driving and Air|Water

Cooler Than You Think: A Frosty Tale of AC Technology

In Your Car, Nothing is Private. Not even your Privates.

Mexico City to Newfoundland in a VW Beetle

Andy Boulet / Formula 1 Wind Tunnel Engineer

How the NSA and it's Worm (Probably) Doomed Our World

Ep 456: Jake Bought a Little (Th)Dingy / Supervans / Stolen Ferraris

Amanda Busick: Perseverance, Integrity, Reporting, and Women's Role in Motorsport

Debunking Rusty Teslas \ A Lead Filled Schoolbus \ E = MC^2

Motoring While Black / Rashod Bacon

Classic Car Market Imploding? / Expert Analysis: Colin Comer

Porsche's Fear is On Display / Clarkson is Fat / Weinermobiles

Nikita Bridan / Oilstainlab

The Wrong Side of History / Cold / Projects/ Ai / News

Ron Zaras / Life Before, During, and After Hoonigan

Best Cars to Buy in 2024 / Joel Feder

How Does Santa DO IT!? A Very Special Christmas Special

Its Over for the Grand Tour. Again.

Golden Rules of Car Buying

The Cult of GTR / Ryan K Zummallen

This Episode Never Ever Stops

How the Porsche GT4E Performance Changes Everything

Jake's Really Bad No Good Super Unfortunate Week

⁠FULL Version: How a Piece of Shit Car Saved My Life⁠

A Veyron, The Rally, and a Cursed BMW 2002

How A Piece of Shit Car Saved My Life: Teaser

Mike Burroughs - Australia, Time Attack, Ego, Ferraris & Outback Steakhouse

Who Won the Overcrest Free Ride Trip?

Thomas Walk / Artifacts / Type7 / The Porsche Archive

Jake Moritz - La Collezione Italiana / The Italian Golden Era

The Legendary Lockheed Skunkworks

Ravi Dolwani / How CSF Dominates it's Industry with Quality and Ingenuity

Brett Smrz / How to Stuntdrive a 911 / (Or a Transformer)

Porsche All But Admits Defeat / Jake's Patience is 0

Kris' Milkshake Brings all The Boys to the Yard

She's Dead Jim. So What's Next for the w114?

The Most Over-Rated Porsche of the 80's is.....

Zac Beatty / Bring a Trailer

Felix Holst / Artist - Industrial Design Pioneer

Alex Nelson / Automotive Design Engineer / FCP Euro

PART TWO - Off-road racing in German metal - Toby and Nicole Pond of Scheel-Mann USA

Off-road racing in German metal - Toby and Nicole Pond of Scheel-Mann USA, PART ONE

Luftgekuhlt Journey, Pt 2 / The Return to Exploration

Its All Doom and Gloom Until it Isnt. Or is. Forever.

Overcrest LIVE - The ethos of exploration, and an unknown history

How to get to Dick Shooter / Rally Secrets

An Epic Luftgekuhlt Journey, Part 1

"Pony" Up for this over 200mph News Episode

The Future of Motoring Freedom