Overcrest

The final installment of the epic 5700-mile round trip journey to Rennsport. Kris' wife Jes joins us on this episode to recount their journey together.

Part 1 of the story of Kris' 5700 mile round trip journey to Rennsport, the biggest Porsche event in the world.

Welcome to the 'Garagisode'. This week we feature a slightly different format and discuss the place where we keep and work on our cars - the garage. We explore what makes a good garage, decide what tools are essential, and talk about our experiences over the years. Jake dreams big, and Kris goes off on a rant.... again.

Join us for another crazy story of motoring history. This week, Jake tells us the origin of the United States Interstate highway system. Cross country jouneys, Nazis, presidents, and land speed records, oh my!

In episode 62 Kris drives a Gt3, wants to swap a 934 motor into his car, and further spins into a motor swap rabbit hole. The guys recorded a longer episode by popular request, including a ton of news, and some voicemails. It's a fun episode, hope you all enjoy!

Susan "Purki" Purkhiser calls in to discuss being a hollywood stuntwoman, and stunt driver. The guys talk about Jake's 911 being a boat, Kris being a convoluted mess, and how Acura is ruining everything for everyone.

Jake and Kris wrap up the conversation on the history of EV cars.

Kris yells at Jake for being Jake, Porsche builds a new 993, Volkswagen does something dumb, and the guys wonder if Elon musk even inhaled.

Jake schools Kris on the early history of the electric cars. The late 1800's saw electric cars outselling steam and gasoline cars 10 to 1.  Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Join Kris and Jake this week as they announce the winner of the Momo steering wheel giveaway and discuss their ongoing Porsche projects. We also hear about Kris’ experience driving the incredible new Porsche GT2 RS, some of the cars sold at Monterey car week, and the guys debate the benefits of putting lampshades on your wheels… Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Kris and Jake discuss Jake's torsion bar swap, the 996, Kris' wheel saga, and some good, and bad news in the automotive industry... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

In this episode, Kris repeatedly interrupts Jake to rant, ask questions, and inquire on everything there is to know about Turbochargers... "Turbochargers are for people who cant build engines."   – Keith Duckworth, Engineer resposible for the Cosworth DFV Engine   Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Kris talks about his adversity-filled journey to pick up a 2001 Porsche 911 from South Carolina. The never-ending wheel saga continues, and the guys discuss a billionaire who apparently is tweeting on acid.  Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Jake enlightens and illuminates Kris, and the guys take a question from one of the fans.  Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

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

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

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

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 lo...

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

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

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

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 Overcr...

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

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

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