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Frontstretch Podcast Network

709 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

Bringing 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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Stock Car Scoop: How Impressive Was Shane van Gisbergen’s Chicago Win?

July 03, 2023 07:21 - 12 minutes - 5 MB

Adam 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 MB

Check 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 MB

Also 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 MB

CBS Sports' Steven Taranto joins the guys. Source

The Pit Straight: Where Could Alex Albon Go From Here?

June 27, 2023 13:00 - 5 MB

After 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Nashville 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 MB

McDowell 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 MB

Danger 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 MB

Tire 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 MB

It 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 MB

How 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 MB

Also, 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 MB

After 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 MB

Bryan 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 MB

Yes 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

A 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 MB

Listen 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 MB

Brett 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 MB

In 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Your 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 MB

Al 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 MB

Peter 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 MB

Alex 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Check 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 MB

Al 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 MB

TSJ 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 MB

Can 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 MB

Get your best bets for Darlington. Source

Podcast: Jon Wood on Harrison Burton, Next Gen Car

May 11, 2023 16:02 - 5 MB

Also, thoughts about Dover, Kansas, Darlington and more. Source

Happy Hour: Was Noah Gragson Justified in Confronting Ross Chastain?

May 10, 2023 03:36 - 5 MB

The 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 MB

It'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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Listen 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 MB

Kligerman 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 MB

On 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 MB

After 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Get some insight on best bets for Dover. Source

Podcast: Rusty Wallace on Return to TV & More

April 27, 2023 14:43 - 5 MB

And 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 MB

Is 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Get 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 MB

Also: 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 MB

Michael 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

On 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

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