Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

In this episode, the guys dig to the bottom of the law that's setting social media on fire. On the podcast is California Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, California Highway Patrol Officer Leffler, a covert interview with a referee, And the founder of the online Petition concerning ab 1824. We also hear from Phil Ting's office on AB 40, the new bill to ban the internal combustion engine. The guys talk the serious stuff but also some of the lighthearted sides of this fiasco. They also take some news, and a listener voicemail.   Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast   Check the petition out here!   Original Instagram video of the officer here   EEE EEE EEE lady   Next VW GTI Could have over 300hp   Rich People Have Taste   Wow, the Harley Davidson Live Wire is.... Expensive.   New laws say women and men must be charged the same for car insurance   Warming your car up hurts the engine?   Man drives car into porsche dealership due to breakup   Tesla is sued for making an unreasonably dangerous car

Monday's episode is live! Jake dug deep to fill us in on the first road race ever and about what it took to get there. It's Kris' birthday, so Jake plays some voicemails from friends, fans, and family. Kris invents Tinder for Cars, and despite the holidays, there's some great news to discuss!   Enjoy this weeks episode of Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast News Links:   It's 2019 - you can now import the Audi RS2!!!!!   Porsche will call its top Taycan 'Turbo' despite the absence of a turbo   Turbo, by Faberge   Denver International Airport ghost steals car, gives it back 4 months later   1,000-mph Bloodhound SSC effort saved!   BMW AND PORSCHE PROMISE 3-MINUTE EV CHARGING  

The MarkP stops in to the studio to chat about the Volkswagen scene, wagenwerks, awol.tv, worthersee, and more. The guys also recap some of their favorite moments from 2018!

An *incredible* surprise guest joins us on today's episode. In addition, the guys talk about Christmas shopping and future modern collectibles. They also take listener questions/comments and chat about the news.  Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

You may think you know the whole story, but you don't. Join us as Jake takes us through the meandering history of the Dino found buried in the California dirt. The guys also talk about their projects, Jake has what Kris thinks is a typical RS4 owner rant, and Kris digs up some news.      Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast.       

John Oates from legendary pop duo Hall + Oates joins us to discuss his history with cars and his Rod Emory build. Kris continues to complain and waffle on his 911 project while Jake only hangs a TV in his garage. The guys also take a great listener voicemail and discuss some interesting news stories from the week.     Thanks for listening to Overcrest, A Pretty Good Podcast about Cars.     

Michael Ruppert, perennial adventurer joins us to talk about his extensive exploration on a BMW GS 1200 Motorcycle. From North to South across South America, Michael talks about his trials, tribulations, and what a trip like this means for ourselves, and even society. We also ask Michael about his Safari 911, and if it would make the journey. The guys also talk about the new 992 911 Chassis, Rivian, the new kid on the EV street, and Joel Feder from Motor Authority joins the podcast from the LA auto show to discuss the contrast between Tesla and Rivian.     Thanks for listening to Overcrest, A Pretty Good Podcast about Cars.               

Matt Gilson, our newly minted resident engineer, comes in to talk about how his chump car project is going, driving a Miata. He also schools  Kris and Jake on the potential future of EV infrastructure. The guys also discuss an insurance companies pathetic dangerous driving songs list and reveal a couple of their own.  Listener questions are answered. Thanks for listening to Overcrest, A Pretty Good Podcast about Cars. 

Join us this week as we learn of a tractor manufacturer driven to spite Ferrari - the story of Lamborghini. We also hear from international journalist, Kevin Hackett, on his experiences driving Lamborghini's own Miura SV. The guys also talk news, and learn why Kris isn't allowed to own a truck. 

Kurt Oblinger joins us to tell us stories about oldschool motorsports photography, and what shooting at the track in the 70's was like. He also tells us a killer story about some fun in a Ferrari Daytona. Jake and Kris talk about their projects, Kris complains about winter, listener questions are answered, and the guys get into some news.    news: New Show, Proving Grounds on NBC Ford Cozy’ing up to volkswagen. Tesla lying to us. Sort of. Bullet Proof Jeep to fight Terrorists Senna GTR Confirmed Electric cars can go faster in Austria Vw does a truck, in south america...

Ray Shaffer from Porsche classic is in for an interview on today's episode! We talk Ray's history with cars and motoring. We also touch on the Carrera GT recommission, project gold, Porsche Classic and more. Jake and Kris also chat about the incredible Wild Cherry Van disaster that's currently in the news.

Just me today guys. With all this RWB Tesla swap nonsense flooding my social media, I thought I'd get some quick thoughts out on some electric car stuff while it was on my mind. In this episode, I discuss thoughts and read you guys a piece I wrote 2 years ago to see if it still holds up... Jake and I will discuss this episode on Monday!

On Monday's episode we chat about how the sale of the 996 is going, Kris and Jake play a game of "whats that marque", We chat on some backlogged news, and return to our roots with a craigslist car of the week!

In this episode Jake brings us back to the history of the Whittington brothers, the guys who won the 1979 24 hours of Lemans in a K3 they bought just moments before starting the race....

In this episode is Kris' top 5 list of cars built in the 1980's. Kris pulls up some legendary archival interview from his past to bolster his case on the #1 car. Kris also discusses doing his master cylinder, potentially changing up his engine, while Jake talks about things he wants to do to his car, and almost stuffing it into a guardrail. Hit us up on social if you think I missed a car!