Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast
1) Kei Cars. Diesels, & Big (Dumb) Trucks.
In complete flip flop fashion Jake bought a new truck. That turns into a running fight about what trucks are actually for, how often they are really used, and why buying capability for hypothetical li...Show More
2) Joshy Robots / Honesty, Friction, and the Things We Make
Joshy Robots is a copywriter turned maker and designer, the person behind Earth to Robots, and someone who refuses to let good ideas stay theoretical. In this episode, he and Kris talk about honesty, ...Show More
3) The Wildest Car the FBI Has Ever Seized.
In this episode the guys break down the insane story of the FBI seizing a thirteen million dollar Mercedes CLK GTR roadster from an Olympic snowboarder who built a cocaine empire. WE also get into Whi...Show More
4) Is This The Worst Wrong Turn Ever?
Kris and Jes explore the tragic story of the Kim family, who took a wrong turn on Bear Camp Road during their Thanksgiving journey, leading to a harrowing survival situation in the snow. The hosts dis...Show More
5) Flying Lawn Chairs and Helicopter Gold Mining: Adventures in the Sky
Join us as we dive into the world of aviation with RJ, a seasoned commercial helicopter pilot, as he shares his experiences throughout his storied career. Then, buckle up for the incredible true story...Show More
6) John Ludwick / Built on Obsession
John Ludwick doesn’t build for attention. He builds because he can’t stop. The Auto Union 1000 SP that nearly broke him wasn’t a commission or a content play. It was obsession turned physical. Every w...Show More
7) 2 Dumb Dudes, 2 fake Porsches, 3 Terrible Ideas
The 1970s weren’t all disco and good vibes. Inflation was brutal, gas lines were endless, and performance cars were choking to death under new regulations. Kris and Jake dig into the decade that nearl...Show More
8) When Nowhere is the Point / E34xpedition
Forget safari-spec Defenders and tactical fridge setups. Emanuel drove 30,000 km across some of the harshest, most remote terrain on Earth... in a BMW E34.In this episode, Kris Clewell sits down insid...Show More
9) The Afterglow / Overcrest Rally Appalachia
Kris and Jake catch up after the 2025 Overcrest Rally, reflecting on how it moved people and what makes each year feel different. Between heartfelt moments, slot car chaos, and roadside repairs, they ...Show More
10) Luftgekühlt 11 & The Story of American Tobacco
Luftgekühlt 11 dropped into the old American Tobacco Campus in Durham, where brick walls and water towers still hum with the ghosts of machines. A place once built on cigarettes now filled with Porsch...Show More