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Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast

Kris Clewell / Overcrest

Exploring automotive culture and beyond with diverse guests and compelling stories. With Kris Clewell—novelist, photographer, adventurer, filmmaker, event producer, and former automotive journalist. Join us for engaging conversations with unique guests from all walks of life.

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00:57:49

The Wildest Car the FBI Has Ever Seized.

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2025/12/03

In this episode the guys break down the insane story of the FBI seizing a thirteen million dollar Mercedes CLK GTR roadster from an Olympic snowboarder who built a cocaine empire. WE also get into WhistlinDiesel’s tax-evasion indictment, Toyota’s surprise new V8, GM’s wild two-stroke patent, the GM rewards loophole that paid off an Escalade, Sam Altman’s bounced Tesla refund, Stellantis pushing ads into dashboards, and why plug-in hybrids are basically gas cars with homework. A full week of car

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00:51:43

Is This The Worst Wrong Turn Ever?

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2025/11/27

Kris and Jes explore the tragic story of the Kim family, who took a wrong turn on Bear Camp Road during their Thanksgiving journey, leading to a harrowing survival situation in the snow. The hosts discuss the family's background, the decisions that led to their predicament, and the search and rescue efforts that followed. The conversation highlights the importance of navigation, preparation for winter driving, and the emotional toll of such crises on families.

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01:01:35

Flying Lawn Chairs and Helicopter Gold Mining:...

Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Join us as we dive into the world of aviation with RJ, a seasoned commercial helicopter pilot, as he shares his experiences throughout his storied career. Then, buckle up for the incredible true story of the man who soared to 16,000 feet in a lawn chair, defying gravity and common sense.

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01:44:48

John Ludwick / Built on Obsession

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2025/11/17

John Ludwick doesn’t build for attention. He builds because he can’t stop. The Auto Union 1000 SP that nearly broke him wasn’t a commission or a content play. It was obsession turned physical. Every weld, every sleepless night, every dollar gone was proof that the only way forward was through. What started as a forgotten German coupe became a full reimagining of Auto Union’s spirit, shaped in a small garage by a man who refuses to quit.Support the obsession and check out John's merch

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00:57:04

2 Dumb Dudes, 2 fake Porsches, 3 Terrible Ideas

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2025/11/05

The 1970s weren’t all disco and good vibes. Inflation was brutal, gas lines were endless, and performance cars were choking to death under new regulations. Kris and Jake dig into the decade that nearly killed driving, and the secret Porsche project, code-named EA425, born from typical Porsche 911 didnt work again desperation.What started as a VW collaboration became the car that quietly kept Porsche alive. Along the way, Jake buys a yellow relic, Kris debates another bad idea, and somehow an old

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01:04:08

When Nowhere is the Point / E34xpedition

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2025/10/29

Forget safari-spec Defenders and tactical fridge setups. Emanuel drove 30,000 km across some of the harshest, most remote terrain on Earth... in a BMW E34.In this episode, Kris Clewell sits down inside Emanuel's trusty “Theodore” to unpack what real freedom means, how to survive the Pamir Highway with a radiator held together by pliers, and why you don’t need a $200,000 overland rig to live a big adventure.👉 FOLLOW Emanuel's journey: https://www.instagram.com/e34xpeditionsSupport Overcrest

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01:21:34

The Afterglow / Overcrest Rally Appalachia

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2025/10/24

Kris and Jake catch up after the 2025 Overcrest Rally, reflecting on how it moved people and what makes each year feel different. Between heartfelt moments, slot car chaos, and roadside repairs, they share the highs, frustrations, and can't put your finger on it satisfaction that come from building something real with a community that keeps showing up.Support Overcrest:https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub

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00:57:22

Luftgekühlt 11 & The Story of American Tobacco

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2025/10/08

Luftgekühlt 11 dropped into the old American Tobacco Campus in Durham, where brick walls and water towers still hum with the ghosts of machines. A place once built on cigarettes now filled with Porsches, each one carrying its own story. We trace Washington Duke’s walk home after the war, the rise of the Bonsack machine, and the factory that turned Durham into a city of smoke and rhythm.From a Jäger 962 to the Bosch RSR, from hangovers and near-Airbnb disasters to the reminder that your own car

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01:01:25

Three Stars, One Kingmaker, and a Cult Born on the Road

Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast ·

2025/10/01

From bouncing rubber balls in the jungle to a couple of French brothers trying to keep their grandfather’s rubber shop alive, this is where things get weird. Tires that blew apart in the dust, a car called the Eclair that barely beat a horse, and a creepy stack of white tires drinking glass shards for fun. Out of all that chaos came a little red book that turned into one of the most powerful institutions in the world. This episode of Overcrest is about bicycles, busted roads, early cars, and a

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00:40:42

Extreme (Yang)Wang, Catfish Mercedes, and BMW Lies

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2025/09/26

Extreme YangWang — China’s 308 mph supercar — is now the fastest production car on earth. We dig into Andy Warhol’s fatal BMW M1 Art Car, the $125k Porsche Cayenne auction that makes no sense, BMW’s oversized grills, and Mercedes’ so-called “electric V8.”Subscribe for more Overcrest: cars, culture, and chaos every week.Support this content AND get exclusive content!https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub

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01:16:31

New Trucks, New Wheels, Same Bad Habits

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2025/09/17

Kris brings a favorite fix-it trick, a thrifted bit of instrumentation, and a mood check. Jake tries to keep machines and life pointed straight.Support Overcrest!https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub

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01:02:31

Did the London Bridge Ever Fall?

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2025/09/11

Everyone knows the nursery rhyme. But the real London Bridge wasn’t just “falling down”. It burned, froze, collapsed, drowned people, and carried a whole neighborhood on its back for nearly 600 years. From Roman legions and Boudica’s revolt to medieval masons, firestorms, frost fairs, severed heads on spikes, and finally a trip across the ocean to Arizona, this is the definitive story of London Bridge.Support this Show!https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub

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00:52:41

How Sportscar Vacationland Was Made

Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast ·

2025/08/28

No velvet ropes. No concours tickets. Just old roads, 600 hay bales, a Porsche hanging nose up while Felix Holst painted it live, and a community that built something unforgettable.In this episode Jake and Jeff take you behind the scenes and the chaos and magic it took to make it happen.Support this Showhttps://overcrestproductions.com/driversclub#Overcrest #SportscarVacationland #carweek

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01:30:06

Rob Howard / How to Save a Legend

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2025/08/11

Rob Howard is the founder of Kindred Motorworks. He started in the world of technology, building a career in engineering and leadership before turning toward something more tangible. Nights and weekends in his garage became full restorations, from Mustangs to a 1957 Chevy wagon for his kids. The move from tech to cars was not a rejection of innovation but a return to working with his hands and creating something built to last. That shift shaped Kindred’s approach, applying the precision and process

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00:45:59

Chris Runge / Chasing Mastery

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2025/07/30

Chris Runge is a craftsman chasing unachievable mastery who builds one-of-a-kind, hand-formed sports cars from scratch. He joins Kris to share his journey from farm kid to renowned car builder, and gives us a preview before his appearance at Sports Car Vacationland.Support this show:www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub

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01:24:23

An Epic Adventure / Scouting Appalachia

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2025/07/24

This one’s got it all. A blown Volvo engine, a mad dash rebuild by a hero, and Overcrest Rally scouting that turns into a full-blown mechanical fever dream. It's about the people who drop everything to help, the places most folks never see, and the weird magic that happens when you push deeper instead of turning back.

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01:38:05

Tyler Pappas / The Road to Pikes Peak

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2025/07/16

Tyler Pappas is a BMW performance specialist, race car driver, and the founder of Tyspeed in New Jersey. In his third outing at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, he showed up with a 705 horsepower G87 M2 built in-house to take on the production car record. After setting top times in practice, his final run ended in a high-speed off at one of the most unforgiving corners on the mountain. The car was damaged, the week looked over. Instead, Tyler and his team pulled off a full rebuild overnight

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00:56:44

Another Porsche 911 No One Asked For...

Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Kris and Jake break down how AI-generated junk is flooding car media and what that means for the future of trust, context, and car culture. From fake motorcycle YouTube channels to AI citing AI, it is a feedback loop of disinformation.They talk about Porsche’s new Club Coupe, a two hundred thousand dollar purse disguised as a 911, and draw lines between heritage branding and identity loss. Toyota is pushing hydrogen, California just got shut down on its EV ban, and a brake swap with Kris’s daughter

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00:50:50

The Brick That Stole My Heart (Maybe)

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2025/07/07

This episode is being republished due to an upload error.Kris buys a new (old) car and dives deep into why Volvo’s legacy matters. From redblock engines to the invention of the seatbelt, this episode covers the brand’s rally roots, bulletproof engineering, and what makes an honest car... honest.We break down CIS fuel injection, weird stereo mods, shady listings, and the joy of finding the perfect scouting rig. No spoilers on what he bought, but trust us, it’s boxy, Swedish, and built like a brick.If

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01:04:48

You're Being Forced to Listen to This One...

Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast ·

2025/07/02

The guys start with movies, force fields, and why modern films are ruined by cell phones. Then Jake went deep. What begins as a rant about sci-fi tropes turns into a real-world mystery involving a bizarre incident at a 3M factory, an invisible barrier that physically stopped people, and a trail that might lead straight into government black projects. Kris spirals into plasma physics, energy calculations, and how this might be the accidental discovery of something far more dangerous than tape. A

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