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
Stock Car Scoop: How Impressive Was Shane van Gisbergen’s Chicago Win?
July 03, 2023 07:21 - 12 minutes - 5 MBAdam Cheek, Michael Massie and Bryan Nolen break down Shane van Gisbergen's historic NASCAR win in Chicago. Source
Through The Gears: Chicago Betting Preview
July 01, 2023 01:14 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBCheck out which tracks, stats and races you can utilize when placing your bets for the NASCAR race at Chicago. Source
Podcast: An Exclusive Conversation With Carl Edwards
June 29, 2023 15:07 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBAlso listen in for a discussion on the racing at Nashville and what's to come at Chicago. Source
Happy Hour: Is Chicago Going To Be a Failure?
June 28, 2023 03:22 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBCBS Sports' Steven Taranto joins the guys. Source
The Pit Straight: Where Could Alex Albon Go From Here?
June 27, 2023 13:00 - 5 MBAfter a strong 2022 season and an even stronger opening to 2023, Is the Thai driver at the start of a career resurgence? Source
Stock Car Scoop: Is Ross Chastain at a Turning Point?
June 26, 2023 04:38 - 11 minutes - 8.55 MBAdam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins discuss Ross Chastain's win, Ryan Blaney's hard crash into a concrete barrier and more from NASCAR at Nashville. Source
Through the Gears: Nashville Betting Preview
June 23, 2023 17:28 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MBNashville is one of the most unique tracks in all of NASCAR, but wagering on it may not be as difficult as most may think. Source
Podcast: Michael McDowell on 2023 Season, Goals For the Year
June 22, 2023 15:35 - 5 MBMcDowell also discusses being the veteran of the Front Row Motorsports stable. Source
The Pit Straight: Does the Danger of Open-Wheel Racing Add to Its Mystique?
June 20, 2023 13:00 - 5 MBDanger is an inherent part of the sport of auto racing, even in the era of halos and HANS devices. But does it have to be? And what does it mean? Source
Happy Hour: Is Chase Elliott No Longer the Best Road Course Racer in NASCAR?
June 14, 2023 03:13 - 1 hour - 128 MBTire changer George Balfanz Jr. joins the show, and the guys draft their dream broadcast teams. Source
The Pit Straight: What Makes a Great Racing Circuit?
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBIt may be an off-week for Formula 1, but not for The Pit Straight, as host Jack Swansey is joined by new guest Danny Peters from the garage at one of the United States’ most historic road-racing venues: Sonoma Raceway. The two set out to identify what characteristics are shared among F1’s great racing courses: ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Does Martin Truex Jr.’s Sonoma Win Provide Toyota Pre-Break Momentum?
June 12, 2023 05:15 - 5 MBHow much of a boost does Martin Truex Jr.'s Sonoma Raceway win give Toyota heading into NASCAR's summer break? Adam Cheek and Danny Peters discuss. Source
Through the Gears: Sonoma Betting Preview
June 09, 2023 16:25 - 33 minutes - 32.8 MBAlso, former host Mike Bachmann rejoins the podcast. Source
Podcast: Tommy Joe Martins on West Coast Swing — Is It Worth It?
June 08, 2023 15:05 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBAfter an eventful trip to Portland, Alpha Prime Racing's Tommy Joe Martins discusses whether or not NASCAR's trip west is worthwhile. Source
Happy Hour: Is Kyle Busch Winning the Breakup?
June 07, 2023 01:48 - 43 minutes - 54.5 MBBryan Nolen, Michael Massie and Trey Lyle discuss Kyle Busch winning his breakup with Joe Gibbs Racing. Source
The Pit Straight: Is DRS Too Powerful?
June 06, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBYes F1's Drag Reduction System has increased on-track passing, but if it makes the racing more predictable, is it really worth it? Source
Stock Car Scoop: Should Gateway Remain on Cup Schedule?
June 05, 2023 05:22 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBAdam Cheek and Anthony Damcott discuss a marathon NASCAR afternoon at Gateway. Source
Through the Gears: Gateway Betting Preview
June 02, 2023 19:19 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBA look back at Charlotte and ahead at Gateway. Source
Podcast: Al Niece on Coming Home From Vietnam, How He Got Into Racing
June 01, 2023 21:51 - 53 minutes - 74 MBListen to the third part of our interview with Al Niece. Source
Happy Hour: NASCAR Got It Right With Chase Elliott
May 31, 2023 03:49 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBBrett Baldeck joins to talk Elliott, Blaney and Indy. Source
The Pit Straight: Controversy at Indianapolis & the Future of Monaco
May 30, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn a two-for-one episode, Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz discuss the two biggest open-wheel races of 2023. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Will Chase Elliott Be Suspended for Crash with Denny Hamlin?
May 30, 2023 03:52 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBAdam Cheek and Bryan Davis Keith discuss the Chase Elliott - Denny Hamlin incident in the Coca-Cola 600, Ryan Blaney's first win in ages and more. Source
Through the Gears: Coca-Cola 600
May 26, 2023 17:40 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MBYour source for betting info before this weekend's longest race of the 2023 season. Source
Podcast: Part 2 of Al Niece Discussing His Time in the Vietnam War
May 25, 2023 17:47 - 57 minutes - 79 MBAl Niece continues to talk about his time in the Vietnam War. Plus, a preview of this weekend's big events. Source
Happy Hour: NASCAR’s Got Friends in Wilkes County, but Is That Enough?
May 24, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBPeter Stratta of TSJSports joins the show to talk North Wilkesboro, Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace. Source
The Pit Straight: Why Does Indy 500 Qualifying Matter?
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBAlex Gintz and Mike Knapp run through a hectic Indy 500 qualifying process to examine its merits and surprises. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Kyle Larson Wins Heralded North Wilkesboro Return, Underwhelming All-Star Race
May 22, 2023 03:38 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBAdam Cheek and Wyatt Watson discuss Kyle Larson's dominant victory in NASCAR's return to North Wilkesboro. Source
Through The Gears: North Wilkesboro Betting Preview
May 19, 2023 18:43 - 5 MBCheck out the best bets and strategy for this weekend's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. Source
Podcast: Al Niece Discusses His Time in Vietnam War
May 18, 2023 17:58 - 5 MBAl Niece talks about getting drafted into the Vietnam War; Trey Lyle discusses All-Star Race. Source
Happy Hour: Ross Chastain Back At It & Botched NASCAR 75 Ceremony
May 17, 2023 03:24 - 5 MBTSJ Sports' Noah Lewis joins this week. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Is Hendrick Motorsports on Another Run?
May 15, 2023 02:48 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBCan William Byron's third win of the season propel Hendrick Motorsports even further ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series field? Source
Through the Gears: Darlington Betting Preview
May 12, 2023 06:10 - 5 MBGet your best bets for Darlington. Source
Podcast: Jon Wood on Harrison Burton, Next Gen Car
May 11, 2023 16:02 - 5 MBAlso, thoughts about Dover, Kansas, Darlington and more. Source
Happy Hour: Was Noah Gragson Justified in Confronting Ross Chastain?
May 10, 2023 03:36 - 5 MBThe guys break down Noah Gragson's and Ross Chastain's fracas at Kansas, draft ultimate race teams and more. Source
The Pit Straight: Is F1 Really That Special?
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 5 MBIt's the big question after an underwhelming Miami Grand Prix, and Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz are going to answer it. Source
Stock Car Scoop: Were Kansas Conflicts Warranted or Racing Deals?
May 08, 2023 04:11 - 9 minutes - 6.07 MBAdam Cheek and Tanner Marlar discuss contact on the track and contact on pit road at Kansas Speedway. Source
Through the Gears: Kansas Betting Preview
May 05, 2023 19:55 - 5 MBListen to Through the Gears as we give our thoughts on your best bets for Kansas. Source
Podcast: Parker Kligerman on Being Full Time, Lack of Respect & More
May 04, 2023 15:42 - 5 MBKligerman on if he thinks there's a lack of respect in Xfinity and more. Source
Happy Hour: Was Dover Martin Truex Jr.’s Last Win?
May 03, 2023 03:26 - 5 MBOn this week's episode, the guys discuss the Legacy move to Toyota. Source
The Pit Straight: To Sprint or Not To Sprint?
May 02, 2023 13:00 - 5 MBAfter the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz debate the format of F1's Sprint weekends. Source
Stock Car Scoop: How Huge is Dover Win for Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs Racing?
May 02, 2023 02:16 - 11 minutes - 7.39 MBAdam Cheek and Anthony Damcott break down Truex's Monday victory at Dover and more Ross Chastain drama. Source
Through the Gears: Dover Betting Preview
April 28, 2023 03:41 - 5 MBGet some insight on best bets for Dover. Source
Podcast: Rusty Wallace on Return to TV & More
April 27, 2023 14:43 - 5 MBAnd is Kevin Harvick retiring too soon? Wallace gives his take. Source
Happy Hour: Is Ross Chastain the Next Dale Earnhardt?
April 26, 2023 04:02 - 5 MBIs Ross Chastain the current Dale Earnhardt? How safe is the Next Gen car considering what unfolded at Talladega? Source
Stock Car Scoop: Was Talladega the Rebound NASCAR Needed?
April 24, 2023 03:11 - 10 minutes - 6.78 MBAdam Cheek and Vito Pugliese recap a wild weekend of NASCAR competition at Talladega Superspeedway. Was it exciting enough to give the sport a 2023 reboot? Source
Through the Gears: Talladega Preview
April 22, 2023 04:33 - 5 MBGet set for Talladega with some literal best bets. Source
Happy Hour: Why Has the 2023 NASCAR Season Been Such a Bummer?
April 21, 2023 01:32 - 5 MBAlso: What's with Carson Hocevar's driving? All that in more in this week's podcast. Source
Podcast: Michael Carey on SRX, NASCAR & More
April 20, 2023 03:46 - 5 MBMichael Carey talks about his numerous job titles in the racing industry. Source
Stock Car Scoop: What Made For a Lackluster Martinsville?
April 17, 2023 02:33 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBAdam Cheek and Bryan Davis Keith discuss Martinsville, Kyle Larson's hot streak, the delay prior to a wayward-tire caution and more. Source
Podcast: Martinsville Betting Preview
April 14, 2023 03:16 - 5 MBOn this week's episode of Through the Gears, Mark Harris recaps our betting day at Bristol Dirt: what we won, what we lost and what we learned. Source