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. 

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. 

Kris and Jake discuss their 15 hour one day journey to pick up a 1988 Yugo GV!

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 lowdown on 911Cooled as a brand and how many enthusiasts are graduating to Porsches. http://911cooled.com/

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. 

Jake brings us another midweek throwback with a look back at one of the most intricate department of transportation industrial undertakings in history. 

Kris and Jake discuss the history of an over-rated and never overlooked accessory that every car sold must have.   

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?  

Jake brings us a story about Hans, the man with the worst idea with but the most perseverance. Kris and Jake talk a little history on Jake himself.

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.

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. 

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

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....

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  

In this midweek episode, join us for part 2 of the story of the biggest con job ever in the automotive industry.