Is It Just Me? with Jess and Luke
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -A weekly Formula 1 show hosted by Jess McFadyen and Luke Smith. Each week we take a deep dive into motorsport's burning issues with the conversation firmly driven by the fans.
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Episodes
Was 2020 a vintage season for F1?
December 22, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutesIt's our last episode of 2020 and there's lots to review. Join Jess and Luke as they dive deep into a remarkable year and discuss whether this year's F1 season will be one for the ages.
BRING BACK V10s!
December 15, 2020 11:36 - 36 minutesAfter hearing the sweat sound of the old V10 Renault engine at Abu Dhabi, we want it back ... or do we? Jess and Luke debate the sound and spectacle of Formula 1.
Should Mercedes Boot Out Bottas for Russell?
December 08, 2020 00:51 - 38 minutesSo many topics. So many questions. So, it's time for Jess and Luke to get chatting about a frantic week of Formula 1 action
Should F1 Show Repeat Replays of Horror Crashes?
December 02, 2020 05:32 - 39 minutesA huge week in F1 is unfolding, and Jess and Luke look at all of the (literally) hot topics
Is Hamilton's Knighthood Overdue?
November 25, 2020 05:59 - 39 minutesThe time is right to knight Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton, says Jess and Luke in the latest episode of Is it Just Me?
Can we just end the car vs driver debate, please?
November 16, 2020 22:52 - 37 minutesJess and Luke get stuck into the great debate of whether a dominate F1 car takes away from a dominant F1 driver's achievements ... stand-by for some heated debate!
Are 23 Races Too Many For F1?
November 11, 2020 00:38 - 55 minutesIs it just me, or are there too many races on the 2021 calendar? That's the topic for Jess and Luke as they take a deep dive into the pros and cons of next year's giant Formula 1 calendar.
Hulk Hype, Poor George and Last Chance Albon - Season 2, Episode 3
November 03, 2020 00:27 - 45 minutesThe gears have been ground to dust and it’s time to vent! Jessica McFadyen and Luke Smith discuss the Hulk Hype, poor George and on-the-outer Albon.
The Portimao Go Fund Me and Hamilton's record breaking anti-climax
October 27, 2020 03:03 - 33 minutesIs Lewis Hamilton the greatest? Should Portugal retain a place on the F1 calendar? Does anyone else dislike the Russian Grand Prix? Nothing is off the table for Director of Digital Strategy Jessica McFadyen and F1 reporter Luke Smith in Episode 2, Season 2 of Is It Just Me?
F1's 2021 Driver Lineup? Season 2, Episode 1
October 21, 2020 13:31 - 51 minutesOn this show we take a look at the F1 headlines that have everyone talking, tweeting and debating. Then throw in some spice with your hot takes on F1's hot topics. Silly season this year is crazy, it's sillier than normal. It seems even though everything got sorted in May, it's now October and we still don't know where so many other drivers on the grid going to be. The perfect topic for us to get into and get some spicy takes.
Should Gasly Return To Red Bull? Episode 20
September 11, 2020 08:23 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAfter Gasly's epic 2020 Italian GP win, Jess and Luke discuss your opinions, and the pros and cons of Pierre Gasly potenitally returning to the senior Red Bull F1 team.
Should Gasly Return To Red Bull? Season 1, Episode 20
September 11, 2020 08:23 - 41 minutesAfter Gasly's epic 2020 Italian GP win, Jess and Luke discuss your opinions, and the pros and cons of Pierre Gasly potenitally returning to the senior Red Bull F1 team.
Does Ferrari Need A Change At The Top? Episode 19
September 04, 2020 09:54 - 42 minutes2020 has been a rough season for Ferrari so far...and with both Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel way off the points at the Belgian Grand Prix, Twitter has started to call for Mattia Binotto to step down. But does Ferrari need a change at the top level? Or is the issue not with the leadership, but somewhere else in the team? Jess and Luke discuss your opinions.
Are The New F1 Tracks Added For 2020 Overhyped? Episiode 18
August 28, 2020 11:41 - 27 minutesThe 2020 F1 calendar will feature brand new tracks like Mugello, Portimao and the Bahrain outer oval, as well as returning classic tracks like Istanbul, Imola and Nurburgring - but will the racing be any good? In this weeks episode, Jess and Luke discuss if the racing will live up to the hype.
Is It The Track or The Cars That Make The Spanish GP Boring?
August 21, 2020 20:49 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe 2020 Spanish GP was another dull affair, but what makes the racing so boring? Is it the circuit layout or is it the 2020 cars? Luke and Jess discuss in this week's episode.
Is It The Track or The Cars That Make The Spanish GP Boring? Episode 17
August 21, 2020 20:49 - 34 minutesThe 2020 Spanish GP was another dull affair, but what makes the racing so boring? Is it the circuit layout or is it the 2020 cars? Luke and Jess discuss in this week's episode.
Should F1 Introduce Mandatory 2-stop Races? Episode 16
August 14, 2020 16:12 - 41 minutesJess McFadyen is joined by Luke Smith ahead of the 2020 Spanish GP this weekend. After the switch up of tyre compounds that made the 70th Anniversary GP come alive and see Max Verstappen secure his first win of the season, this week we ask: Should F1 Introduce Mandatory 2-stop Races? Jess and Luke go through what you think. FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/autosport Instagram: http://instagram.com/a...
Should We Ban Friday Practice? Episode 15
July 31, 2020 12:56 - 39 minutesJess McFadyen is joined by Luke Smith via video call, who is now inside the Formula 1 Silverstone bubble and wasn't allowed to come into the studio. This week we ask: should F1 get rid of Friday practice?
Should More F1 Teams Copy Successful Cars? Episode 14
July 24, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutesRacing Point has proven that copying the fastest car on track gives you a competitive boost over your rivals, so are the complaints from Renault etc. founded? Or are they just mad they didn't think to do it first? Jess and Luke discuss your opinions. FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/autosport Instagram: http://instagram.com/autosport
Should Sainz Regret His Ferrari Move? Episode 13
July 17, 2020 11:44 - 36 minutes2020 isn't looking like a competitive season for Ferrari, and with McLaren looking strong after the first two rounds, should Sainz be regretting his move to the Scuderia? Or is he playing a long game that (hopefully) pays off? Jess and Luke discuss *your* takes.
Poor Reliability Makes F1 Better To Watch! Episode 12
July 08, 2020 09:19 - 46 minutesThe 2020 season opener in Austria saw just 11 cars make it to the end of the Grand Prix and even had a dominant looking Mercedes fearing an "instant kill" scenario for both cars. So was it the reliability issues that gave us such good racing? Jess and Luke go through what you think. Follow Jess on Twitter @JessMcF1 Follow Luke on Twitter @LukeSmithF1 All episodes are available to watch on YouTube, and will also be available to listen and download on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify...
2020 Is Bottas’ Last Chance At The Title! Episode 11
July 01, 2020 15:29 - 40 minutesIt's a record most drivers would be proud of - 45 podiums, 7 victories and 140 grand prix raced. But given the machinery Valtteri Bottas has driven since he joined Mercedes, will he always be remembered as a 'nearly man' if he doesn't win the title in 2020?
F1 Young Driver Programmes - Helpful or Harmful? Episode 10
June 24, 2020 19:28 - 58 minutesYoung driver programmes are responsible for the promotion of 17 of the 20 F1 drivers on the current grid...but as we've seen with the likes of Esteban Ocon, Daniil Kvyat, and even Jean-Eric Vergne, they aren't without their victims...join Jess and Luke as they discuss whether these programmes are actually more harmful to F1 than they appear...
F1 Game Driver Ratings Need Fixing! Episode 9
June 17, 2020 15:44 - 34 minutesF1 2020 game from Codemasters is almost here and, as a teaser, they released their driver ratings. The game categorises each driver by Experience, Race Craft, Awareness and Pace. From those four scores they calculate an over all Driver Rating. Football simulators have been doing this for years so why has been so controversial? F1 fans reacted with disbelief at some of the ratings. Should Codemasters have kept their calculations secret? And can you think of any other criteria to rank a driver...
F1 Should Have Transfer Windows! Episode 8
June 12, 2020 22:57 - 44 minutesAs crazy as silly season may be, is it a little too silly for all of us to keep up with, particularly when there hasn't been any racing going on? Other sports such as football, rugby and cycling operate with strict transfer windows, giving teams set periods in which they can make approaches and try to sign other players. Is it a concept that could work in F1? Would it make silly season even sillier, reducing the window for movements down to a set period? And what knock-on effect would it ha...
F1 Elimination Qualifying Was A Good Idea! Episode 7
June 03, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutesWhat's your hot take on F1 qualifying? Do you want reverse grids, do you think there's a better format, or should we not touch it at all?
There Is No Greatest Driver! Episode 6
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutesThis week's unpopular opinion is: It's not possible to compare F1 drivers from different eras. Do you agree? Join Jess and Luke as they dive into all sides of the argument!
Should Alonso Return To F1? Episode 5
May 21, 2020 15:25 - 46 minutesShould Fernando Alonso return to F1 or has he had his time to shine? Should the Renault F1 team be knocking down his door to replace Ricciardo? Or should Alonso pich for a seat at Mercedes if Bottas moves on? That's this week's unpopular opinion! Follow Jess on Twitter @JessMcF1 Follow Luke on Twitter @LukeSmithF1 All episodes are available to watch on YouTube, and will also be available to listen and download on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and all podcast apps.
It Was Time For Vettel To Leave! Episode 4
May 14, 2020 15:42 - 51 minutesWas it time for Vettel to leave Ferrari? What is the future for Ferrari without a 4-time World Champion? And should Vettel retire? That's this week's unpopular opinion. Follow Jess on Twitter @JessMcF1 Follow Luke on Twitter @LukeSmithF1 All episodes are available to watch on YouTube, and will also be available to listen and download on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and all podcast apps.
Should Sim Racers Be Banned For Dangerous Driving? Episode 3
May 06, 2020 13:16 - 52 minutesOn our latest show Jessica McFadyen and Luke Smith discuss whether Esports should have the same consequences as real life racing. Do Esports events need stewarding or is just a bit of fun? You decide! Follow Jess on Twitter @JessMcF1 Follow Luke on Twitter @LukeSmithF1 All episodes are available to watch on YouTube, and will also be available to listen and download on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and all podcast apps.
Should We Scrap Monaco or Silverstone? Episode 2
April 29, 2020 15:13 - 46 minutesWe're talking overrated F1 circuits on the podcast today. Which ones should be put in the bin and taken off the calendar altogether? We had a record response to this with every circuit getting nominated: how can ANYONE hate Monza?! But two of the most controversial circuits you told us about were Monaco and Silverstone. So, which one gets dumped? You decide!
Netflix Or Esports: What Is Better For Formula 1? Pilot Episode
April 22, 2020 15:52 - 30 minutesOn our pilot show Jessica McFadyen and Luke Smith discuss the impact of both Esports and the Drive to Survive Netflix series on F1, and weigh up which will help bring more fans to the sport. If you like our first show, please subscribe and we'll do more of them. Each week, Jess and Luke take a deep dive into some of F1 and motorsport’s burning issues, with the conversation firmly being driven by fans via social platforms. Viewers and listeners can submit their own unpopular opinions and ta...
The Big Tease
April 20, 2020 22:56 - 51 seconds - 793 KBCalling all Formula 1 fans! You have a new platform to discuss and debate the hot topics with a podcast we're calling 'Is It Just Me?' A new weekly show co-hosted by Jess McFadyen and Luke Smith. Each week we'll take a deep dive into motorsports burning issues with the conversation firmly driven by YOU the fan. We want you to submit your unpopular opinions and hot takes on any topic, with no subject off limits. In our pilot episode coming soon, we discuss both Esports and the Drive To Sur...