Kris Clewell / Overcrest
Overcrest
Automotive 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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Kris Clewell / Overcrest
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Oct 16, 2026
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Episodes
Alec Robbins - Formula Drift Driver 02.07.2018 1:00:27
Alec Robbins joins Kris and Jake to talk going from skidding around the neighborhood to the formula drift circuit! The guys also update listeners on their projects, take a question from a fan, and chat about Volkswagens record run-up pikes peak. Follow @alecrobbinsracing on instagram
The Dale Car - Pt. 3: There is no Silver Lining 28.06.2018 32:07
In episode 40, Jake and Kris seal off the finale of the Dale Car series capping off the story of the biggest con in automotive history.... Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Chad Morgan - Liquimoly Oil 25.06.2018 56:32
Special Guest Chad Morgan from Liquimoly schools Jake and Kris on motor oil. The guys discuss news, flying cars, tesla being insided, and whats going on with their 911's. Jake rants about stoplight etiquette. Notes: Audi, Germany sign deal allowing Flying cars now... Tesla is sabotaged? Toyota confirms a hypercar Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
The Dale Car - Pt. 2: The Con 21.06.2018 25:05
In this midweek episode, join us for part 2 of the story of the biggest con job ever in the automotive industry. Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
Leaving the Frame - Mexico City to Newfoundland in a VW Beetle. 18.06.2018 1:35:49
Monday is here, and with it, comes the story of a great adventure! Check out our new episode including an interview with Manuel and Maria as they 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 about Kris' terrible car habit, and the 944 he almost...
The Dale Car - Pt. 1: The Hook 14.06.2018 17:29
In this midweek episode, we start part one of a multi-part series. Kris starts to tell the story about the rise and fall of one brilliant and eventually distraught engineer and his vision of the motoring future... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast
LIVE from Porsche Biergruppe! 11.06.2018 42:41
Kris and Jake recorded live from Biergruppe in Minnesota! The first annual Porsche GTG on the 70th Anniversary of Porsche. The guys interview Chris Runge of Runge Cars about some history behind of the old Porsches, and where the roots of the legend came from. Kris and Jake talk about the made for TV occurrence at the event, where Jake meets a 1970 Tangerine 911T and thinks about buying it! Thanks...
Welcome to the Livescream 07.06.2018 54:41
Alex joins Kris and Jake again for episode 34. Kris chats about 911 projects, and the guys get into what defines the core structure of gas prices. The guys speculate on the 919 hitting up the nurburgring. We talk about why chevy is really embarrassed, and how Mclaren will never let us down. Listener voicemails are answered and give the guys an excuse to complain about annoying "conveniences" in n...
LIVE from MN Cars & Coffee 04.06.2018 40:11
On this weeks episode Jake and Kris travel once again to MNC&C, Americas largest monthly car meet. The guys talk to Dave Cheney, the owner of a hot rod BMW 320i, and Chad Person, the host of the biergruppe Porsche event coming up June 8th! Kris talks some news, and we take a listener email and chat about what cars have inspired us in the past... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car...
Face it, it's a Rough World... 31.05.2018 30:20
Kris opines on RWB, and how it relates to the cancer of social media in car culture, and society as a whole. Jake and Alex give feedback on Kris' article (The Emperor Has No Clothes. An allegory for RWB ownership and automotive narcissism) no one had the guts to publish. Full article found at overcrestproductions.com/the-emperor-has-no-clothes
Go Somewhere...Anywhere...in a Safari 911? 28.05.2018 57:36
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 ow...
The Philosophy of Driving and Masculinity 21.05.2018 51:21
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 Goo...
Take a Seat - An Unknown Story of a Legendary Manufacturer 17.05.2018 39:30
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... 14.05.2018 1:22:17
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 Porsc...
LIVE from Cars and Coffee 07.05.2018 38:31
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 Defend...
Why do we need a Y? 04.05.2018 39:34
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 Fo...
Slap and Scratch! 30.04.2018 1:07:15
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 Pre...
Throwback Thursday 26.04.2018 1:02:46
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... 23.04.2018 1:22:16
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 classi...
Nazis, Chemists, Dentists, and Racecars 19.04.2018 20:56
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! 16.04.2018 1:16:00
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...
News - 4/11/18 12.04.2018 29:55
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...
#iknowmikeolson 09.04.2018 1:31:27
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 al...
The Crash Box - History of the Manual Transmission 05.04.2018 13:00
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 29.03.2018 14:35
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...
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