Overcrest

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LIVE from Porsche Biergruppe! Jun 11, 2018

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Kris and Jake recorded live from Biergruppe in Minnesota! The first annual Porsche GTG on the 70th Anniversary of Porsche. The guys interview Chris Runge of Runge Cars about some history behind of the old Porsches, and where the roots of the legend came from. Kris and Jake talk about the made for TV occurrence at the event, where Jake meets a 1970 Tangerine 911T and thinks about buying it! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Welcome to the Livescream Jun 07, 2018

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Alex joins Kris and Jake again for episode 34. Kris chats about 911 projects, and the guys get into what defines the core structure of gas prices. The guys speculate on the 919 hitting up the nurburgring. We talk about why chevy is really embarrassed, and how Mclaren will never let us down. Listener voicemails are answered and give the guys an excuse to complain about annoying "conveniences" in new cars. Could the 919 drop to around a 5 minute lap time? GM Product Chief can’t drive, crashes pace car. McLaren doesnt need to build SUV’s Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

LIVE from MN Cars & Coffee Jun 04, 2018

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On this weeks episode Jake and Kris travel once again to MNC&C, Americas largest monthly car meet. The guys talk to Dave Cheney, the owner of a hot rod BMW 320i, and Chad Person, the host of the biergruppe Porsche event coming up June 8th! Kris talks some news, and we take a listener email and chat about what cars have inspired us in the past... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Biergruppe:https://www.facebook.com/events/1535007159941595/ EV’s are going to cost the US Government $92,000,000,000 in tax revenue. Trump is dumb...wants to ban German cars? Supra coming to Nascar?

Face it, it's a Rough World... May 31, 2018

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Kris opines on RWB, and how it relates to the cancer of social media in car culture, and society as a whole. Jake and Alex give feedback on Kris' article (The Emperor Has No Clothes. An allegory for RWB ownership and automotive narcissism) no one had the guts to publish. Full article found at overcrestproductions.com/the-emperor-has-no-clothes

Go Somewhere...Anywhere...in a Safari 911? May 28, 2018

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In this week’s episode, Kris recounts his experience with professional race car driver, Leh Keen, as they drove safari-style 911s through the Appalachian mountains with the Keen Project. The guys also touch on some relevant news, and Jake tries to convince Kris of another classic car he could have instead of his 911. We also discuss road trip essentials, and why you should get out and have your own adventure on the road. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/technology/apple-bmw-mercedes-volkswagen-driverless-cars.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fautomobiles&action=click&contentCollection=automobiles&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock https://jalopnik.com/consumer-reports-says-it-found-big-flaws-with-the-tesla-1826198783

The Philosophy of Driving and Masculinity May 21, 2018

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Happy Monday, everyone! In this week's episode, Kris waxes on philosophically about the nature of why we are interested in cars. Jake then tells a hilarious story proving that cars are too complicated. Later on, we answer listener questions, cover news, discuss dual-clutch gearboxes, and bring back the long lost 'Craigslist Car of the Week' feature. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast News links: http://autoweek.com/article/autonomous-cars/tesla-crashes-fire-authority-truck https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a20700416/the-guy-responsible-for-every-great-ford-performance-car-has-left-for-jaguar-land-rover/ https://www.caranddriver.com/news/aston-martin-ceo-predicts-the-demise-of-dual-clutch-transmissions Craigslist Car of the Week:https://jalopnik.com/guy-on-craigslist-will-trade-you-his-suv-for-a-week-wit-1493977649

Take a Seat - An Unknown Story of a Legendary Manufacturer May 17, 2018

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Jake talks history and reveals an interesting unknown tie between two prominent and legendary manufacturers... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

If the Glove Fits... May 14, 2018

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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 Porsche. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-09/uber-car-death-doesn-t-faze-kasich-from-making-ohio-wild-west

LIVE from Cars and Coffee May 07, 2018

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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 Defenders. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes:https://jalopnik.com/porsche-drove-its-retired-le-mans-winning-919-prototype-1825721130 https://www.caranddriver.com/news/tesla-owners-autopilot-stunt-earns-a-driving-ban https://www.10news.com/news/smart-license-plates-hitting-california-roads http://autoweek.com/article/technology/engine-uses-both-gas-and-diesel-best-both-worlds

Why do we need a Y? May 04, 2018

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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 Focus RS like... right now. Lamborghini Cut in Half in Accident! Next Bentley, the Last of its kind... Tesla Model Y... Tesla is a dumpster fire GM and Volvo owners can get Amazon packages delivered to their cars VW’s Pikes Peak EV Race car - details

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