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**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.

Latest Episodes:

Debunking Rusty Teslas \ A Lead Filled Schoolbus \ E = MC^2 Feb 21, 2024

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Teslas dont rust, do they? News, and updates. Special guest Jeff Brown from Griots Garage.

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00:00 Introduction

04:57 Rust and the Cybertruck

08:03 Tesla Cybertruck Rusting

15:37 Stainless Steel and Rust

22:16 Cybertruck's Stainless Steel Composition

26:03 Environmental Contaminants

29:05 Deposits and Fallout

30:3 1 Tesla Cybertruck Rust Issue

51:21 - Satellite Crash into Earth's Atmosphere

53:31 - The Force of a School Bus-sized Satellite

1:02:50 - Tractor Trailer Theft of Brand New Corvettes

1:06:18 - Camels and Zebras on the Freeway

1:11:55 - The Case of the Suspected Chinese Spy Pigeon

1:16:11 - Man Caught at the Border with a Python in His Pants

1:16:19 - Scientific Paper with Exaggerated Rodent

Motoring While Black / Rashod Bacon Feb 14, 2024

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Rashod Bacon is a tech veteran, photographer, storyteller, and founder of Motoring While Black.

00:00 Growing Up in South Central LA and Car Culture

10:57 Different Car Scenes and Segregation

15:18 Awareness of Blackness and Racial Tensions

23:25 Motoring While Black and Celebrating Black Motoring Enthusiasts

42:28 Operating with Integrity and Inclusion

43:25 Creating a Sense of Belonging

44:23 Taking Ownership and Stepping into Unfamiliar Spaces

54:08 The Importance of Personal Autonomy and Mobility

01:09:08 The Genesis and Evolution of Overcrest

Classic Car Market Imploding? / Expert Analysis: Colin Comer Feb 07, 2024

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Is the classic car market in decline? The guys chat with Colin Comer, an industry expert on the state of the market, weathering downturns, and strategies for a "good buy". The guys also discuss the news of the week.

https://www.instagram.com/colinsclassicauto/

https://colinsclassicauto.com/

https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub 00:06 Intro 11:06 Guest: Colin Comer

32:53 News

Porsche's Fear is On Display / Clarkson is Fat / Weinermobiles Jan 31, 2024

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The guys discuss news, and projects.

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00:00 Introduction and Discussion on the New Porsche Macan

10:45 The Controversial Nature of Porsche's Marketing

17:29 Jeremy Clarkson is Old and Fat

20:16 Porsche Taycan's Nurburgring Record

24:00 The Surging Sales of the Mazda MX-5 (Miata)

26:20 Mercedes-Benz's Venture into Classic Cars

31:07 Mercedes and BMW's Shift to Electric Vehicles

37:05 BMW's Commitment to Manual Transmissions

45:31 Charges Dropped for Good Samaritan Plow Guy

53:58 Michigan Driver Fined for Warming Up Car

56:28 Oscar Mayer Hiring Wienermobile Drivers

Nikita Bridan / Oilstainlab Jan 24, 2024

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Nikita is the co-founder of oilstainlab and a key creative and designer of many of the cars you see on the road today, and will see in the future. Nikita comes on the podcast to talk about the Half11 project, the future of Oilstainlab, and the future of car design.

The Wrong Side of History / Cold / Projects/ Ai / News Jan 17, 2024

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Jake, and Kris cover a range of topics in this episode, from cold weather and driving habits to Jeep build quality and car modifications using CAD. They delve into challenges faced during the modification process and touch on AI in customer service. The conversation also spans the Vinfast controversy, government restrictions on road signs, electric road charging in Florida, and new nuclear battery technology. Tune in for a dynamic discussion on cars, technology, and more. 00:01 Intro

08:03 Jeep Build Quality

10:39 History of Driving on the Left Side of the Road

29:11 Kris Project Update

45:56 AI and Butt Stuff

01:00:39 News

Ron Zaras / Life Before, During, and After Hoonigan Jan 10, 2024

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Join Ron Zaras, former Hoonigan storyteller, and brand strategist, and all around swiss army knife as he reflects on his dynamic journey in automotive storytelling. Delve into his early influences, the challenges of modern storytelling, and Hoonigan's growth and film expansion. Gain insights into Gymkhana films, Ken Block's impact, and the legacy of Hoonigan. Ron also shares his thoughts on transitions within Hoonigan and offers a glimpse into his future plans, including collaborations with Leah Block and the exciting launch of 'The Drivers Era.' Subscribe for a deep dive into the world of automotive storytelling and the evolution of one of its prominent voices! 🚗🎥 #AutomotiveStorytelling #Hoonigan #Gymkhana #TheDriversEra

04:09 What Makes a Good Story

10:07 First Feature and Role at Zero to 60 Magazine

12:19The Influence of Skate Culture on Car Culture

15:37 The Evolution of Hoonigan

22:36 The Growth of Hoonigan and the Creation of Daily Transmission

28:04 The Challenge of Constantly One-Upping Yourself

31:16 Struggling with the Creep of Controversial Content

38:01 Evolution of Gymkhana Films

41:38 Favorite Moments from Gymkhana Films

43:23 Ken Block's Impact and what Ken meant to Ron

48:05 Legacy of Hoonigan

51:28 Transition and Departures from Hoonigan

54:46 Never Peaking

59:27 Future Plans

Best Cars to Buy in 2024 / Joel Feder Jan 03, 2024

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Joel Feder hops on to chat the process and outcome of Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2024. Check out the articles and more here:

https://www.motorauthority.com/bestcartobuy

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How Does Santa DO IT!? A Very Special Christmas Special Dec 20, 2023

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Santa Claus himself joins the podcast to help the guys wrap their minds around how he makes Christmas possible.

00:00:00 Intro

00:17:54 Santa

00:29:50 Outro

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Its Over for the Grand Tour. Again. Dec 13, 2023

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Joel Feder joins the podcast to talk Tesla. The guys chat news.

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