Frontstretch Podcast Network
709 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsBringing the Heat with Bryan Nolen: Gives you an all access look at the previous week’s race, thoughts and analysis, and more.Stephen Stumpf also joins the program for his weekly segment, Stephen’s Sizzling Stats. Happy Hour: Trey Lyle and Dalton Hopkins are joined by a rotating panel of guests to talk all the hot topics in motorsports and provide their unfiltered opinions. Stock Car Scoop: Host Adam Cheek sits down with a rotation of guests to discuss that weekend’s races, initial reactions to the Cup Series event that unfolded and other prevailing storylines across NASCAR. Through The Gears: A deep dive into all things betting on NASCAR. Mark Harris is joined by various guests in the gambling world to break down the odds board and give out their favorite picks every week. The Pit Straight: Frontstretch’s podcast for all things Formula 1. In each episode, open-wheel experts Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz answer one pressing question from that weekend’s Grand Prix.
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Episodes
39 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 39th (1997) Daytona 500
January 10, 2024 02:26 - 1.17 MBThe story of the 39th running of the Daytona 500 - how Dale Earnhardt's heartbreak coincides with a team racing in perfect harmony. Source
Happy Hour: NASCAR New Year’s Resolutions
January 04, 2024 18:53 - 29 minutes - 5 MBThe gang is back to assign New Year's resolutions to NASCAR drivers ahead of 2024. Source
‘Ferrari’ Stunt Coordinator Robert Nagle Talks Working with Michael Mann & Adam Driver in New Film
December 29, 2023 03:27 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Oscar-winning stunt coordinator discusses the new racing film, which came out Dec. 25. Source
A Pit Straight Special: Red Flags
November 28, 2023 14:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBSwansey and Gintz send The Pit Straight’s 2023 season off with a look at the history of F1’s relationship with communism. Source
The Pit Straight: What Happened in Vegas?
November 21, 2023 16:23 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Pit Straight's own Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz break down the late night in Nevada, what Las Vegas means in the American popular imagination, and how F1 got it wrong. Source
Happy Hour: 2023 Awards Show
November 15, 2023 16:39 - 52 minutes - 57.8 MBFind out who wins at the inaugural Happy Hour Awards. Source
The Pit Straight: Will Racing Video Games Ever Be the Same?
November 14, 2023 16:19 - 24 minutes - 33 MBJack Swansey and Alex Gintz tackle the state of motorsport gaming and what is to be expected for the future of the genre. Source
Bringing the Heat: Ryan Newman Talks 2024 Plans
November 09, 2023 17:58 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBHe also discusses his championship in the Camping World SRX Series in 2023. Source
Happy Hour: Kevin Harvick’s Legacy & ‘S’ Show of a Truck Race
November 08, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThe Racing Experts' Jonathan Fjeld joins the show. Source
The Pit Straight: What’s in a Name?
November 07, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBJack Swansey and Alex Gintz take a trip down the weird and wonderful rabbit hole of Grand Prix naming conventions. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Ryan Blaney’s Improbable Path to 2023 NASCAR Championship
November 06, 2023 03:16 - 18 minutes - 12.1 MBAdam Cheek and Danny Peters break down Ryan Blaney's title-winning performance and the final weekend of the NASCAR season. Source
Bringing the Heat: 2023 Championship Weekend Day 3
November 05, 2023 15:33 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBBryan Nolen and Michael Massie discuss the Xfinity championship and preview today's Cup finale. Source
Bringing the Heat: 2023 Championship Weekend Day 2
November 04, 2023 17:30 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBTime to talk about that Truck race. Source
Through the Gears: Phoenix Betting Preview
November 03, 2023 21:33 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAs the sport crowns a champion, here's who to place your bets on this weekend. Source
Bringing the Heat: 2023 Championship Weekend Day 1
November 03, 2023 02:23 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBMichael Massie joins Bryan Nolen to break down NASCAR Championship weekend from the desert. Source
Bringing the Heat: Jordan Taylor Details Creation of Rodney Sandstrom
November 02, 2023 15:52 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBTaylor also discusses his NASCAR debut this season in the Cup and Xfinity series. Source
Happy Hour: RCR Drama, Youth Movement & Denny Hamlin’s Last Chance
November 01, 2023 15:31 - 54 minutes - 5 MBTSJSports' Peter Stratta joins the guys. Source
The Pit Straight: The Red Bull Conundrum Never Ends
October 31, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBAlex Gintz and Tom Blackburn tackle one never-ending, seemingly inescapable question mark for Red Bull Racing. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Ryan Blaney Comes Up Clutch at Martinsville
October 30, 2023 04:36 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBTrey Lyle and Michael Massie break down Ryan Blaney's victory in Martinsville's elimination race. Source
Through the Gears: Martinsville Betting Preview
October 27, 2023 22:42 - 23 minutes - 23.6 MBMark Harris and Derek Yoder talk about the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, including a "Margin of Victory" prop bet. Source
Bringing the Heat: A Sitdown With The Kvapils
October 26, 2023 17:51 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week's Bringing the Heat features a discussion with both Travis and Carson Kvapil. Source
Happy Hour: Was the Hail Melon Ball Dropped?
October 25, 2023 19:22 - 34 minutes - 36.8 MBFrontstretch's Vito Pugliese joins the show. Source
The Pit Straight: The Logan Sargeant Episode
October 24, 2023 14:30 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat does the future hold for F1's lone American driver? Source
Stock Car Scoop: Could Kyle Larson’s Aggressive Driving Damage His Title Hopes?
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MBAdam Cheek and Trenton Worsham break down the 4EVER 400 and its playoff implications. Source
Through the Gears: Homestead Betting Preview
October 20, 2023 19:05 - 21 minutes - 21.5 MBLooking to place some bets at Homestead? Here's what to do. Source
Bringing the Heat: Grant Enfinger Reflects on Time With GMS
October 19, 2023 20:17 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBAs the team's Truck tenure comes to a close, its top driver looks back. Source
Happy Hour: What’s Lower — TV Ratings or Chase Elliott’s Owner’s Title Chances?
October 18, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour - 5 MBTom Bowles and Jared Haas return to the show, and Dalton Hopkins says goodbye. Source
The Pit Straight: It’s Time to Talk About Lance Stroll
October 17, 2023 13:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Canadian has faced the soundest defeat of his career against teammate Fernando Alonso. What does the future hold for the son of the Aston Martin chairman? Source
Stock Car Scoop: Did the Best Car Win at Las Vegas?
October 16, 2023 03:26 - 10 minutes - 8.34 MBBryan Nolen and Michael Massie break down the NASCAR Cup Series' 2nd visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2023. Source
Bringing the Heat: Daniel Hemric Talks Return to NASCAR Cup Series
October 12, 2023 16:01 - 5 MBHemric discusses his two seasons with Kaulig in Xfinity, the incoming jump to Cup and more. Source
Happy Hour: Denny Hamlin’s Beef With Jeff Gordon
October 11, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBSPEED SPORT's Grace Woelbing joins the show. Source
The Pit Straight: A Narrowly Averted Tire Disaster
October 10, 2023 12:12 - 5 MBMax Verstappen has finally won the World Championship as Pirelli, the FIA, and the F1 teams came extremely close to repeating F1's most embarrassing race. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Should AJ Allmendinger Choose Cup or Xfinity for 2024?
October 09, 2023 03:18 - 11 minutes - 6.72 MBAdam Cheek and Chase Folsom discuss the elimination race at the Charlotte ROVAL. Source
Through the Gears: Charlotte ROVAL Betting Preview
October 06, 2023 18:29 - 39 minutes - 37.9 MBListen in to find out who to pick amid the chaos of the ROVAL. Source
Bringing the Heat: A Conversation With Marty Smith, Pt. 2
October 05, 2023 16:21 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBThe team also discusses the fight between Nick Sanchez and Matt Crafton, Kevin Harvick's DQ and more. Source
Happy Hour: Why Iowa Will Suck & Sucker-Punch Penalties
October 04, 2023 17:06 - 1 hour - 5 MBKickin' the Tires reporter Justin Schuoler joins the show. Source
The Pit Straight: A Journey Through the IndyCar Record Books
October 03, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThe Pit Straight veers into the sinkhole of IndyCar history, with varying results. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Was Talladega the Most Competitive Next Gen Race?
October 03, 2023 02:35 - 7 minutes - 4.67 MBAdam Cheek and Bryan Nolen break down an ultra-competitive NASCAR Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway. Source
Bringing the Heat: A Conversation With Marty Smith, Pt. 1
September 28, 2023 16:21 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBSmith discusses his coverage over the years of both NASCAR and college football, as well as his new book. Source
Happy Hour: Has Chevrolet Taken Up All the Young Talent?
September 27, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 5 MBNASCAR YouTube personality DannyBTalks joins the show. Source
The Pit Straight: Where Should the F1 Season End?
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBJack Swansey and Alex Gintz deliberate on the ideal venue for F1's season finale. Source
Stock Car Scoop: How Can Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson Rebound From Texas Troubles?
September 25, 2023 04:42 - 10 minutes - 6.73 MBAdam Cheek and Jared Haas break down wins slipping away from Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace at Texas. Source
Through the Gears: Texas Betting Preview
September 22, 2023 23:55 - 35 minutes - 34.6 MBNeed some betting advice for Texas? Here you go. Source
Bringing the Heat: Sheldon Creed Outlines His Goals for Xfinity Playoffs
September 21, 2023 16:55 - 5 MBSheldon Creed joins this week's episode of Bringing The Heat with Bryan Nolen. Source
Happy Hour: Why Does Everyone Hate Denny Hamlin?
September 20, 2023 16:31 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThe Fast Lane radio host Ed Lane joins the show. Source
The Pit Straight: Is Carlos Sainz a Number 1 Driver?
September 19, 2023 17:52 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn his ninth season of Formula 1, Carlos Sainz looks to be beginning something of a personal renaissance. Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz ponder what's next for the Spaniard. Source
Stock Car Scoop: 2 Former NASCAR Cup Champions Eliminated at Bristol
September 17, 2023 07:28 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBAdam Cheek and Michael Massie are joined by Dustin Albino to break down 2023's Bristol Motor Speedway Night Race. Source
Through The Gears: Bristol Betting Preview
September 16, 2023 03:13 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHere's who to bet on in the Playoff elimination race at Bristol. Source
Bringing the Heat: Adam Stern Breaks Down NASCAR Silly Season
September 14, 2023 17:14 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBStern and the guys discuss Silly Season, the 2024 schedule and much more. Source
Happy Hour: Noah Gragson Returns … But Where To?
September 13, 2023 15:51 - 45 minutes - 5 MBThe trio reacts to road course stage breaks coming back, Martin Truex Jr.'s playoff bubble problem and Noah Gragson's future. Source