Overcrest: A Pretty Good Podcast

From smartphones to helicopters, discover how introducing modern marvels to historical settings could spell disaster—or dazzle the denizens of the past. Also, catch the latest on a slow-motion chemical spectacle, a faux Lamborghini on Craigslist, Toyota shattering records, and the perils of piloting a Dodge Charger Hellcat... and more.
Join the Drivers Club!https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub00:00 Introduction06:37 Exploring the Feasibility of Bringing Advanced Technology25:16 Craigslist Car of the Week: Lamborghini Countach Replica37:14 Toyota Crushes Land Speed Record-Setting Prius47:56 Reckless Driving with a Dodge Charger Hellcat

In this episode dashboard confessionals take on a whole new meaning in hideously vague and violative auto manufacturer privacy policies. The guys also chat about what year is the best year to own cars from and the news of the week.

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00:00 Introduction

09:00 Choosing a Single Year of Production Cars

21:46 Car for Sale: 1984 TVR 280i with 650 Miles

46:41Car Brands and Privacy

53:50 Lego my Mugshot

All it takes is one little worm, and it's all over. This is how and why the NSA dominated another country with some ingenious and insidious lines of code.

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00:00 Introduction

07:22 Nuclear Fission and Uranium Enrichment

22:53 Mystery of Failing Centrifuges

28:37 The Discovery of the Worm

55:29 Surprise Guest: Ben Powell

01:07:15 The Covert Operation to Deploy Stuxnet

Amanda Busick has extensive experience covering motorsport events like NASCAR and IndyCar, NHRA, and more. Her engaging storytelling and deep understanding of the sport provide listeners with unique insights into the drivers, teams, and the pit lane moments that define each personalities and events at each race.

00:00 - Introduction and Background
07:13 - Early Interest in Media and Broadcasting
09:42 - Work Ethic and Overcoming Challenges
14:44 - Transition to Motorsports
19:36 - Work Ethic and Role Models
34:06 - Preparation and Role of a Pit Reporter
38:03 - Building Relationships with Drivers
46:25 - The Importance of Women in Motorsport
55:16 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Image

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

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 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.

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

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

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

Jake and Kris talk about the Golden Rules of Car buying and give some great negotiation tactics.

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Projects, car acquisitions, news, and whether the Prius is actually cool, or if we're devolving as a car culture.

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Jake has a very Bad week. News. The indominitable Joel Feder.

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Kris and Jake talk about Veyrons and the rally. Jeff joins the podcast to chat how the Roadside Popup shop developed and the story of the cursed 2002.

Note: The audio is not great for Kris, we've had a ton of trouble with riverside. our apologies. We'll get things straightened out from here onwards.

Mike Burroughs is the founder of Stanceworks, a perpetually learning fabricator, and one of the most dedicated and driven content creators we know.

Check out Part 1 of his Time Attack journey to Australia here:

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Jake Moritz joins the podcast to talk about the beauty of classic italian beauty for the everyman.

Check out La Collezione Italiana:https://www.borgopignano.com/en/experiences/la-collezione-italiana.html

Check out the hotel!https://www.borgopignano.com/en/suites-e-rooms/

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Jake recounts the history of one of Americas most famous and covert operations - Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works.

From the humble beginnings of the Lockheed brothers, to the formation of a secret, no bullsh*t development program by engineering genius “Kelly” Johnson, this is the story of the development (and name) that lead to the worlds most incredible aircraft.

Ravi is the founder of the racing and high performance division of CSF radiators. He joins to talk about creating a new division in a 4th generation, family owned company. CSF began with humble beginnings, founded by his great grandfather decades ago in Bombay India.

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Brett Smrz is a stuntdriver and former race car driver. He's appeared in a bunch of films such as 6 underground, Ant man and the Wasp, Mission Impossible 4, and of course, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Check Brett out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smrzy/?hl=en

Check out Drivers Inc Here: https://www.instagram.com/driversinc/?hl=en

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The guys talk monthly news, and projects. https://www.overcrestproductions.com for store, drivers club, and more

The guys talk a fateful trip to Road America and what happened to the w114.

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The XXX is over-rated. We'll prove it. The guys also talk projects, pickles, rally, and news. Support Overcrest:

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Kris and Felix Holst talk cinema, pikey, art, leadership, design, and much more...

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Alex nelson, Engineer at FCP Euro joins the podcast to talk about his personal drive, turning goals into reality, automotive design, and the future of the maker space. https://www.instagram.com/galavantory/ Join the Overcrest Drivers Club! https://www.ovecrestproductions.com/driversclub

News of the week, and Kris and Jake not agreeing.

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They guys talk rally, project, and more.

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Fuses:

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Kris recalls the first half of his big road trip to snag his 91! and hit up Luftgekuhlt!

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