Kris Clewell / Overcrest

Overcrest

Leisure EN ↓ 551 episodes

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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Leisure

Podcast website

overcrestproductions.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

If the Glove Fits... 14.05.2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jacob's Addiction 11.03.2018

Special guest Jacob Vang joins us in the studio to discuss owning over 30 cars in the last 4-5 years. He hangs out while we discuss cool cars at the Geneva Motor Show, Humans attacking their Robot Overlords, v12 X5's, Car Liveries, and a bunch of other great stories mixed in.    Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   Links: http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/19018/porsche-mis...

Just Ban Everything! 05.03.2018

In Episode 15 Jake and Kris discuss the new Patreon we set up for our listeners! We also discuss diesels being under heavy assault, inductive charging for EV, cops racing lambos, junkyards, gas taxes, left turns on red, and more. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast www.patreon.com/overcrest  https://jalopnik.com/florida-highway-patrol-car-caught-racing-a-lamborghini-182341...

The Most Annoying Noise in the World 19.02.2018

In episode 14 Kris and Jake discuss driving etiquette, trout and jeeps, Dumb and Dumber, some listener questions answered, and a bunch of news!   Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   https://jalopnik.com/porsche-is-doubling-its-investment-in-electrified-cars-1822732190 https://jalopnik.com/the-fish-people-are-mad-at-jeep-1822907641 https://m.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-DUMB-AND...

Dat Trailer Hitch Tho! 15.02.2018

In this weeks episode, we talk about Jake's ridiculous trailer hitch getting into a fight, diesel gate, Space-X sending a car to space, driving cars underwater, take on a great listener contribution, and much more. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   Electric 911 conversion film -https://www.facebook.com/influxmagazine/videos/10156502215368888/ VW tests diesel exhaust on...

Special Guests Matt, Dan & Mike 15.02.2018

We welcome Dan Pasillas, Matt Gilson, and Mike Space Mentone into the studio to discuss motorsport for the masses! We grab their thoughts on what it takes to get into racing at the entry level, hear some great stories, and listen to why its awesome. We discuss a couple news topics as well!  Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   Follow us in all the places: https://www.face...

Mark White - Accumoto 15.02.2018

On this episode of Overcrest race driver and shop owner Mark White from Accumoto visits the studio to discuss Porsche, His history with Accumoto, Motorsport, and much more.... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast http://www.accumoto.com/ Follow us in all the places: https://www.facebook.com/overcrestpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/overcrestpodcast/ http://www.overcrestpr...

Episode 10 | Aint Nobody Got Time For That 15.02.2018

In this episode Kris and Jake discuss push button start, washing cars in winter, Jakes car trouble, a bunch of news from detroit, The most expensive cars sold in 2017, Bullit, and more... https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/01/03/most-expensive-cars-sold-in-2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2018/01/16/steve-mcqueen-tried-buy-68-mustang-bullit-twice/ http://autoweek.com/articl...

The Road Less Traveled - 3500 Miles in a '72 911 15.02.2018

In studio is Alex, Kris' co-pilot for the 3500 mile road trip in a 1972 911 back from California. Jake, Kris, and Alex discuss the trip, the tribulations, Monterey Car week, and the drive itself! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   Follow us in all the places: https://www.facebook.com/overcrestpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/overcrestpodcast/ http://www.overcrestprodu...

We have a Hostage Situation 15.02.2018

In this Episode we talk about Kris' VW Blue Def hostage situation, and his rental car. We also have a great discussion on why or why we are not in the Golden Era of Motoring. We also hit some news including the Oregon gas pump nonsense, stupid DOT requirements, and more.  http://ktvl.com/news/local/new-law-oks-self-serve-at-rural-oregon-gas-stations-but-will-stations-make-the-change http://autowee...

The Great Debate 15.02.2018

Guest - Alex Nelson On one of our best episodes yet, the debate between Kris and Jake on the future of motoring gets heated and rages on. This time our guest Alex is in Jake's corner.  Also discussed is e85, Alex's top 5 cars, the collector car market and its future and we discuss the Craigslist car of the week! http://www.autonews.com/article/20171222/BLOG06/171229923/the-cloudy-demographic-futur...

That's Gold Jerry, Gold! 15.02.2018

In episode 6 Kris and Jake talk car movies, Grid Girls, Subarus, a true Miata explanation, Kia (???), and more... Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   http://www.automobilemag.com/news/subaru-finally-releases-pricing-wrx-sti-type-ra-brz-ts/ http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-4100074/Dancing-street-Stinger-tail-Kia-takes-Americans-Ger...

Audi is King of the North 15.02.2018

Kris and Jake talk best winter cars, Jake's fender bender, updates on personal projects, Momo, NASCAR (yes really), more news, Porsche's Mission E, and more... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast NASCAR adds dirt track to 2018 schedule (http://autoweek.com/article/nascar/nascar-adds-dirt-event-kn-pro-series-west-schedule) McLaren Senna released - ‘F1 successor’ named after...

It's Not a Beetle Okay? 15.02.2018

Jake back with us discussing the new Lamborghini SUV, fast SUV culture, Right hand drive, News, Craigslist car of the week, a new segment entitled Grinding Kris' Gears, Future collector cars and more.   Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast The new Lambo Urushttp://autoweek.com/article/car-news/641-turbocharged-horsepower-2019-lamborghini-urus-fastest-production-suv Dieselga...

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