Overcrest

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Slap and Scratch! Apr 30, 2018

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Happy Monday! In episode 25 Jennifer Turcotte comes in studio to school us on how she got started, detailing itself, facts and myths on ceramic coating, and her company, Carsmotology. Kris and Jake talk about Kris' terrible first spring outing in the 911 and his wheel problems. We also talk Jake's trip with his dad to get a Jeep, and hit on a bunch of news! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes: https://jalopnik.com/ford-will-phase-out-all-its-small-cars-in-north-america-1825544784 https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2018/04/25/bosch-diesel-emissions-breakthrough/ http://autoweek.com/article/supercars/porsche-911-gt3-rs-lapped-ring-656 Carsmotology: https://www.carsmotology.com https://www.instagram.com/carsmotology/?hl=en

Throwback Thursday Apr 26, 2018

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Kris is on vacation, so we remastered and re-released the till now unavailable Episode 2 of Overcrest! Check out some of the best stories from Kris' past and listen as he reminisces road rage stories with his buddy Glen! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Always (Never) Choose the Brown Key... Apr 23, 2018

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This week we are joined by our special guest, Tyler Christopherson, the founder of the Kannonball Rally, and co-founder of Cars and Coffee. Tyler discusses his passion for cars, owning a Dodge Hellcat, and why the Cannonball Rally is different. We also get to hear about Kris’ trip to Berlin last year, where he interviewed the lead designer at Bugatti, while doing 150mph on the autobahn in a classic 911. The guys also answer listener questions, discuss the US increasing fuel octane, talking cars, and more! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Notes: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a19849122/the-grid-4-18-2018/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/18/17248282/chevrolet-shell-in-car-payment-gas https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-communications-toyota/toyota-to-launch-talking-vehicles-in-united-states-in-2021-idUSKBN1HN2GJ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/03/22/dodge-challenger-hellcat-caught-doing-160-mph-stopped-indiana-toll-road/448806002/

Nazis, Chemists, Dentists, and Racecars Apr 19, 2018

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What does a chemist, a nazi, a dentist, and a drag racer all have in common? find out in this episode of Overcrest! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

3, 2, 1, Fight! Apr 16, 2018

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Its episode 21! The episode where Kris walks out of the studio on Jake. The guys about Kris' new car, and Jake gets new wheels! They talk about the badass 919 LMP1 car Porsche built, and the 956 we hope it goes up against in spirit. The Top Gear test track is in trouble, we take voicemails, Talk video games, Rimac has a new car, we talk a bunch of news, and have a good fight about crossovers, and one of the ugliest cars ever made. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://jalopnik.com/porsche-has-built-the-most-badass-lmp1-car-and-theyre-1825088394 https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/04/11/minnesota-issues-plan-for-spending-47m-vw-diesel-settlement https://jalopnik.com/uber-wants-to-be-everything-now-1825181301 https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a19675072/top-gear-test-track-bulldozed/ https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a19713645/the-gr018/

News - 4/11/18 Apr 12, 2018

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Quickshift news for April 11th, 2018! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/10/los-angeles-painting-city-streets-white-in-bid-to-combat-climate-change.amp.html http://autoweek.com/article/luxury/aston-martins-crossover-will-be-gasoline-powered-only https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/05/climate/trump-california-emissions.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-management/volkswagen-to-name-vw-brand-chief-diess-as-new-ceo-sources-idUSKBN1HH1RG https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a19702723/mercedes-amg-stop-selling-v12s-s65-sl65-g65/ https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a19693592/koenigsegg-agera-ends-production/ https://jalopnik.com/a-cruise-self-driving-car-got-a-traffic-ticket-in-san-f-1824211244

#iknowmikeolson Apr 09, 2018

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In our 20th episode, Kris talks about his new car, not buying an e36 m3, not buying a 328xi, not buying a Volvo v70r, serial killers, Kansas, prisons, autonomous toll booths, state troopers, ice storms, and much more. We cover a few news topics, and Kris rants about stupid enigmatic/esoteric feel-good car commercials. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Kris and Jake also interview Mike Olson, (#iknowmikeolson) a stanchion in the old school water-cooled VW community. We'll discuss the path the stateside European car culture has taken over the last 20 years, wheels, road trips,and more! Find Mike on instagram at @tattoo24v Leave us a message with questions or comments to be on the air! Hotline - (612) 584-0235 Stupid Mazda Commercial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEfyuW21b0Y http://www.motortrend.com/g00/news/audi-rs-avant-wagons-still-make-america/?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 https://www.caranddriver.com/news/pirelli-makes-a-tire-for-a-classic-ferrari-you-cant-afford-and-may-never-see https://jalopnik.com/citations-piling-up-after-oklahoma-passes-law-forbiddin-1824204866

The Crash Box - History of the Manual Transmission Apr 05, 2018

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Jake and Kris talk a bit of history in this weeks Quick Shift! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

News - 3/28/18 Mar 29, 2018

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If you're wondering why we are here in the middle of the week, its because we have news! Too much for our full episode! In the future we will be updating you guys mid-week when we can and when there's news to share! Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uber-selfdriving-sensors-insight/ubers-use-of-fewer-safety-sensors-prompts-questions-after-arizona-crash-idUSKBN1H337Q http://www.autonews.com/article/20180323/RETAIL03/180329796/bmw-pulls-out-of-detroit-auto-show https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-autos-regulation/u-s-agency-proposes-scrapping-higher-automaker-penalties-for-gas-guzzlers-idUSKBN1H402A https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-dealers-worry-new-vehicle-prices-may-be-getting-too-high-1522017100 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1115972_more-for-less-2019-porsche-911-gt3-rs-weissach-package-adds-dollars-cuts-weight https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/22/volkswagen-will-take-pikes-peak-dual-motor-racer-based-d-chassis/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-is-just-months-away-from-a-total-collapse-says-hedge-fund-manager-2018-03-27 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-27/tesla-cut-by-moody-s-on-production-issues-liquidity-concerns

Jacob's Addiction Mar 11, 2018

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Special guest Jacob Vang joins us in the studio to discuss owning over 30 cars in the last 4-5 years. He hangs out while we discuss cool cars at the Geneva Motor Show, Humans attacking their Robot Overlords, v12 X5's, Car Liveries, and a bunch of other great stories mixed in. Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Links: http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/19018/porsche-mission-e-cross-turismo-concept-teases-an-electric-soft-roader-of-tomorrow-in-geneva https://www.wired.com/story/porsche-mission-e-sports-car-charging-network/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/geneva-auto-show/amp19128731/ruf-scr-geneva-reveal-specs-photos-info/ http://www.autonews.com/article/20180306/COPY01/303069938/toyota-reinvents-halo-with-supra-coupe?cciid=email-autonews-daily https://jalopnik.com/remember-when-bmw-put-a-le-mans-racing-v12-in-an-x5-1786669789 http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180306/ANE/180309642/toyota-will-drop-diesel-cars-in-europe-this-year

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