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RPM Podcast

208 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Welcome to the RPM Podcast. Listen to three racing insiders give their perspective on the world of motorsports.

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Episodes

RPM Podcast Episode 59 5-09-17

May 10, 2017 05:03 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

As we recover from the AMAZING live show at the Chapter House in Howell, NJ, we have to thank our amazing sponsors and our awesome guests that joined us for our live show.  We discuss all our local race tracks, and theirs schedules, then we move to NASCAR to talk about Talladega.  Nick loses it hen we get to Formula 1, and we can all agree on how awesome the NHRA is. 

RPM Podcast Episode 58 5/07/17

May 09, 2017 11:18 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

We are live again at the Chapter House in Howell, NJ for the Talladega party.  We keep to the local racing with a few bits of national news thrown in.  We interview a bunch of our local racers such as JC Duvall, Jason Hearne, and Blake Barney.  It was a great show, with great guests and we hope to be back soon to do it again.  Thank you to everyone that came out and joined us. 

RPM Podcast Episode 57 5-03-17

May 04, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour - 115 MB

A little twist on this weeks show, as we do our local segment first.  We simply couldn't wait to interview Pete MacDonald, a top manager at New Egypt Speedway, as well as content creator for Racersguide.com.  He gives us some insight into the inner workings at NES and discussing some of their larger Tuesday night events then continues on to talk about his other projects.  We wrap up with a recap of Saturday nights action at Wall Stadium Speedway and some guardrail discussion. In open wheel...

RPM Podcast Episode 56 4-26-17

April 27, 2017 10:39 - 1 hour - 106 MB

It's Bristol baby!!!   This week the guys recap all the action at Bristol Motor Speedway.  Some great racing action as well as a few great stories.  This is all topped off by Dale Jr's announcement that he will be retiring after this season.  We follow that with an in depth discussion on what makes a driver worthy of the Hall Of Fame. Nick takes over for segment 2 as we talk about the Indy lights series and the incredible action they provide.  Then we discuss more of Fernando Alonso runnin...

RPM Podcast Episode 55 4-19-17

April 20, 2017 10:11 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

After a week off, the guys return to wrap up Nascar in Texas and to preview Bristol with the help of Tim Catalfamo, host of Nascar Today on Rutgers radio WRSU 88.7.  Some very intriguing topics of both drivers and teams emerge along with speculation for the future of the series.    With two weeks of Formula 1 to look at, Nick Rendo jumps right in to recap the races as well as discuss a few specific incidents that had a clear impact on the results.  We also look into the crossover for Fer...

RPM Podcast Episode 54 4-05-17

April 06, 2017 13:33 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

This week for episode 54 the boys tackle all the Martinsville news from trucks to cup.  Wild action throughout the weekend plus a rained out qualifying session made for some very interesting racing.    Also they break down a crazy formula E Grand Prix in Mexico, with non stop action and some difficult strategy choices.  There are brand new Indy car concepts for the 2018 season and of course Nick gets us ready for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix with his clearly unbiased opinions.    ...

RPM Podcast Episode 53 3-28-17

March 29, 2017 11:17 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Short Track Season is upon us.  Local racing action is back.  We have results and stories from the weekend.  First we discuss a record making weekend for Nascar, Kyle Larson was the headline maker while other notables had some hard hits.  Formula One started its season in Australia and Nick as a completely unbiased review of the racing and some excitement for Ferraris win.  While Lewis Hamilton had "tire issues".    Monster Jam made headlines as the first ever front flip was completed in...

RPM Podcast Episode 52 3-22-17

March 23, 2017 11:06 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Episode 52 was not a let down! The boys talk about the cup race at Phoenix and that upset win no one saw coming! Also, more tension between Kyle Busch and Joey Logano. In open wheel Nick gets us ready for the opening Formula 1 event this weekend in Melbourne! And Sam dives deep into the 12 Hours of Sebring! And of course local news and only 30 days till the opening event at are very own Wall Township Speedway!

RPM Podcast Episode 51 3-15-17

March 16, 2017 02:52 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

With IndyCar holding their season opener in St. Petersburg, Nascar tries to hold on to ratings with a "fight" after a wild finish at Las Vegas.  We explore the effects of the fight, and talk about Nascar's decision on penalties.  How do the sponsors play into the drivers future actions?   Onto IndyCar, several incidents led to a dramatic race for the first race of the year.  For some, it was a very tough way to start the year. The last of the unveilings for Formula 1 paint schemes, and t...

RPM Podcast Episode 50 3-08-17

March 09, 2017 03:50 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Episode 50 has arrived!!!   With Nascar in full swing, the guys recap the past weekends action including some controversial penalties and the fans reaction to both the overall racing and the new race format.  The open wheel season is getting close, with IndyCar starting their season in St. Petersburg this weekend. We discuss who to watch this year and how team funding plays into the potential to win.  Formula One has been continuing their testing of  the new 2017 cars and we agree to dis...

RPM Podcast Episode 49 3-01-17

March 02, 2017 15:17 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Just like that the Daytona 500 has came and gone. The guys talk about the positives and negatives of the new rules and how the NASCAR season seems to be shaping up. Also, they break down the upset win we saw. On the open wheel side of things it has been a wild two weeks. We've seen the brand new Formula 1 cars all make there debut and 3 days have already been completed in the first winter test. And as always local news as the season starting up at Wall Stadium is right around the corner!

RPM Podcast Episode 48 2-26-17 Live

February 27, 2017 22:52 - 1 hour - 145 MB

The boys go live at the Chapter House! We discuss everything from the Daytona 500 to the brand new Riddler in the Batman movie! Brennan is so excited he can't sit down, and Rendo was modeling our t-shirts. The race was great, but give episode 48 a listen and you would agree the RPM Podcast was better! Follow us on iTunes, YouTube, SoundCloud and like us on Facebook! Don't forget only cool kids like the RPM Podcast. Join the 2000 people that tune in every week to the biggest, greatest weekly ...

RPM Podcast Episode 47 2-22-17

February 23, 2017 13:33 - 1 hour - 126 MB

What a wild week it has been.  The Daytona 500 is right around the corner, but we have tons of short track racing happening in New Smyrna as well as several other tracks south of our home in NJ.  First we recap the Nascar clash and several of the new Smyrna races before discussing safety in short track racing.  We then discuss some more Formula one car unveilings as well as the first exhibition of Roborace in Buenos Aires.  We are also testing our first livestream in preparation for our ...

RPM Podcast Episode 46 2-15-17

February 16, 2017 12:35 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Speedweeks is just around the corner.  Nascar has it's Clash race this Saturday night, while the mighty modifieds will be rumbling their way around New Smyrna.  There have been some format changes for the clash qualifying.  The conspiracy theories still rise up as pole qualifying is set for Sunday.  You don't want to miss a minute of our breakdown of the upcoming Daytona 500.  We all thought the new visor cam in IndyCar was amazing.  However passing seems to still be an issue, a least at p...

RPM Podcast Episode 45 2-08-17

February 09, 2017 13:10 - 1 hour - 98 MB

The guys talk about the breaking story involving Danica Patricks's main sponsor dropping out and who may be taking their place.  Will Stewart Haas be forced to remove a car from their lineup?  Nascar has also announced the addition of a traveling safety team to tour with the series for more consistent medical care.  Nascar also announced a controversial rule regarding some damaged cars not being allowed back on the track after repairs.  In the open wheel world, there is more bad new for th...

RPM Podcast Episode 44 2-01-17

February 02, 2017 14:10 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The guys sit down and talk about everything from the renovation of Phoenix International Raceway to the Gambler's Classic from this past weekend. They also break news on streaming live from the Chapter House for the Daytona 500. So much and more, give it a listen.

RPM Podcast Episode 43 1-25-17

January 26, 2017 18:41 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Nascar has announced some big changes this week regarding the race and points format.  We break down the changes and the possible impact on both the sport and the fans.  In Formula One, Liberty Media has completed its takeover, and they have removed Bernie Ecclestone.  He will still be involved as an advisor, but not in any official capacity, we discuss the future of the sport.  In supercross, there were some great battles and some pretty horrific crashes.  We review both the good and the ba...

RPM Podcast Episode 42 1-18-17

January 19, 2017 13:27 - 1 hour - 116 MB

We have special guest Legend car driver Robert French in the studio for his input on all the different aspects of racing this week.  We discuss his ARCA ventures as well as his modified and legend car plans for the year.  He is currently tied for the most wins in the legend car division.  Tony Stewart announced his retirement plans which include upwards of 75 races throughout the year...   We go over the confirmed drivers on Formula 1 for the 2017 season.  Sad news in the world of Monster Tr...

RPM Podcast Episode 41 1-11-17

January 12, 2017 12:04 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Tons of news and stories have been breaking all week long, most notably, Carl Edwards stepping away from Nascar with one year left on his contract.  Jon Wes Townley also announced his retirement this week.  We go over the potential impact of this and the possible reasons for the sudden change.  Special guest, Wall Stadium Speedway Legend series driver, Chris Gall joins us in the studio for his take on the recent events as well.  We then preview the upcoming Chili Bowl and Atlantic City indoo...

RPM Podcast Episode 40 1-05-17

January 06, 2017 03:32 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MB

It's Episode 40 and there is a lot to preview.  Supercross is about to start in Anaheim, The Rolex 24 in Daytona is looking to be a great show, Indoor Racing will continue soon in Atalntic City and Wall Stadium has their annual awards banquet coming up.  We have two very special guests joining us in studio, Essence Knott and Hanna Demartino.  They help us look ahead to all these events as well as look back at the past week with indoor racing in Allentown Pennsylvania and a huge Karting event...

RPM Podcast Episode 39 12-21-16

December 22, 2016 12:08 - 59 minutes - 108 MB

It's the RPM Podcast Xmas Special.  We have some changes to talk about in Nascar, as well as a few breaking stories in Formula 1.  We preview the indoor race in Allentown for New Years Eve and talk about some local drivers that are set to qualify for the show.   We each give our three predictions for the 2017 racing season.

RPM Podcast Episode 38 12-14-16

December 15, 2016 20:39 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Special guest and 24 hours of Lemons racer Aaron Leinemann joins us in the studio to go over some new rule changes in supercross as well as some more Nascar news.  We review the indoor Battle of Trenton from last week and go over the recently released top 10 wishlist of drivers for the Mystic Missile modified. 

RPM Podcast Episode 37 12-07-16

December 08, 2016 19:15 - 1 hour - 128 MB

With a ton of news stories breaking, we had a lot to cover in all the national motorsports including a new series sponsor for Nascar, a manufacturer returning and a team leaving.  Then we had several drivers retiring from Formula 1.  We get to talk about the top 10 douchiest drivers of the year.  Then we preview the upcoming indoor race in Trenton. 

RPM Podcast Episode 36 11-30-16

December 01, 2016 21:18 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this PG-13 rated episode, we wrap up the Formula 1 season as well as discuss some changes  to the cars for next year.   Some driver changes are happening in NASCAR, Eric still loves hot dogs and we can finally recap TURKEY DERBY 43!!!!!   What a great week it has been. 

RPM Podcast Episode 35 11-22-16

November 23, 2016 05:35 - 1 hour - 144 MB

With Nascar wrapping up the year for their top three divisions, we go over the champions and how they got there.   We have a brief discussion on Formula 1 as they head into their championship weekend.  Then we go into great detail on the 43rd annual Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium Speedway!  It is shaping up to be another great weekend of racing.

The RPM Podcast Episode 34 11-16-16

November 17, 2016 05:39 - 1 hour - 161 MB

With the racing season winding down, we visit some local news, and pep for Wall Stadiums Turkey Derby.  We then check in on Nascar's Sprint Cup Chase, as well as the Xfinity and Truck series points standings.  Then we go into the wild open wheel weekend with Formula 1 and Formula E.  With rain battering the track in Brasil, the F1 drivers were put to the task.  We break it down for you in this weeks episode!

The RPM Podcast Episode 33 11-08-16

November 09, 2016 05:18 - 1 hour - 177 MB

We have a special guest in the studio today.  Wall Stadium Speedway Modified champion Steven Reed.  We go in depth about short track racing especially modified racing.   Lots of stories come about as well.  We touch on the Nascar Chase fpormat and a few other incidents as well. 

The RPM Podcast Episode 32

October 20, 2016 04:38 - 1 hour - 152 MB

With the Nascar chase in full swing, we talk about the upcoming Talladega race as well as the past two weeks and the current chase standings.  Nascar my limit Sprint cup drivers' involvement in lower series.  We express our thoughts on the tracks involved in the chase.   Formula one in Japan, some great action and a great points battle.  Formula E opened their season in Hong Kong and the did not disappoint. Lots of action and some incredible racing that you need to see to believe.  Then we j...

The RPM Podcast Episode31 10-05-16

October 06, 2016 05:20 - 1 hour - 178 MB

After a short Hiatus, Eric Brennan returns to host episode 31.  There is a lot to discuss in the Nascar world after Wall Stadiums own Martin Truex Jr. wins at Dover International Speedway. We recap the truck race in Las Vegas and the Xfinity race also taking place in Dover Delaware.  We then move into open wheel discussions with Formula one and a great display of racing and some crashing in Malaysia.  Formula E is set to open their season this weekend in Hong Kong, and we are all looking for...

The RPM Podcast Episode 30 9-28-16

September 29, 2016 04:07 - 1 hour - 128 MB

With all three of the top series in Nascar running this weekend, plus the ARACA series, we have plenty to talk about. We are joined in studio by our friend Nick Rendo a former drag racer for his input on all forms of racing.  We get to preview the Formula 1 race in Malaysia as well as some news in Formula E with a ne car design and some new battery research.   Then we wrap it all up wit our local segment including recaps of the races at Wall Stadium as well as the rundown from our local dirt...

The RPM Podcast Episode 29 9-20-16

September 21, 2016 12:08 - 1 hour - 120 MB

After a week off, the RPM Podcast returns to cover two weeks of racing news.  For Nascar it was both Richmond and Chicago.  Indycar at Sonoma, F1 in Singapore, and lots of great local racing action in New Jersey.  We dive into tech issues in Nascar with their new laser grid system and we look at championship points standings in all divisions with Indycar crowning their champion this past weekend. 

RPM Podcast Episode 28 9-06-16

September 07, 2016 11:40 - 1 hour - 108 MB

A great weekend for New Jersey, and it's drivers.  We re-live Martin Truex Jr.'s win at Darlington.  The wild finish for the truck series has everyone talking.  Formula 1 at Monza, and Indycar at Watkins Glen.   Then we go to our local racing at NES, Bridgeport and Wall Stadium Speedway.  What a weekend!!!  A special thanks to Producer Steve and The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show for their audio discussing the truck race.

RPM Podcast Episode 27 8-30-16

August 31, 2016 03:12 - 1 hour - 101 MB

We tackle some big news stories circulating around the country.  Indycar finishes their race at Texas, and what a finish it was.  Nascar was at Michigan, and Road America, with first time winners in each division.  Formula 1 was at Spa and they had plenty of action to go around.  We cover our local track Wall Stadium Speedway and preview next weeks action.   Don't forget to subscribe to us on SoundCloud, iTunes, YouTube, stitcher, and Podcast Addict. 

RPM Podcast Episode 26 8-23-16

August 24, 2016 12:14 - 1 hour - 112 MB

It's Bristol Baby, Nascar returns to the famed half mile oval with some new tricks, and mother nature tries to intervene.  Indycar returns to Pocono, but rain moves the race to Monday, and we  see another wild wreck on pit road.  GRC is apparently coming to New Jersey, but nobody knew about it.   We go into local racing with the Friday night Bridgeport enduro, and of course all the action at Wall Stadium Speedway.  Follow along as we dissect the weekend.

The RPM Podcast Episode 25 8-16-16

August 17, 2016 11:26 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

With a slower weekend on the national level, we discuss the exciting rain soaked race at Mid-Ohio, and the upcoming road courses. The 24 hours of Lemons was in Connecticut, and there was also a ton of action on the local level as many short tracks had big events or big wrecks. We take you step by step through all the action on this weeks episode. 

RPM Podcast Episode 24 8-08-16

August 09, 2016 12:03 - 1 hour - 168 MB

It was a wild weekend in Watkins Glen as always, Formula One and Indycar are both off for a bit.  Eric Brennan has become a hot dog, and we have two guests in the studio.   With no official lead host for the day we try a few different ideas and take a look back at our past racing experiences.  We review the Scorcher at Wall Stadium Speedway this past weekend and break down some events in the Factory Stock race which ended 11 laps early under a red flag.  Some tragic news from the short track...

RPM Podcast Episode 23 8-02-16

August 03, 2016 11:38 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Nascar had a wet and wild weekend in Pocono, Indycar made a great weekend out of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and Formula 1 continued it's action in Hungary.  We break down the weekend for you as well as some short track action including a late model race ending in a tie.  We also discuss age limits for racing and Nascar licensing and a controversy over an SK modified driver who is suspended due to a possible falsification of his birth certificate. 

RPM Podcast Episode 22 7-27-16

July 28, 2016 13:12 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

We talk with Kyle McGowan, a Nascar official who was struck by lightning earlier this week.  We also talk about the Nascar weekend in Indy, including the poor attendance.  Eric Brennan rants for a few minutes on how to fix the sport, and we move into Formula One and their new tech for the weekend.  There was some great action in that race as well.  We preview upcoming races this weekend and recap last weekend at Wall Stadium Speedway.  We also preview their upcoming events which promise to h...

RPM Podcast Episode 21 7-19-16

July 20, 2016 12:02 - 1 hour - 132 MB

We go over the Nascar weekend and the lack of Dale Jr due to concussion like symptoms.  We talk about the future of Nascar handling similar brain related injuries.  The penalty system in Nascar is flawed, and we tell you why.  Then we move to the Camping World Truck Series on the dirt at Eldora speedway Wednesday night.  We go over the Indycar race at Toronto as well.   Then we preview the upcoming schedule on both the national and local levels after our local track suffered a rain out this ...

RPM Podcast Episode 20 7-12-16

July 13, 2016 12:16 - 1 hour - 109 MB

With Nascar racing at a newly resurface Kentucky, and Indycar at the Iowa Oval, both had less tha stellar shows, but which one was better?   Eric Brennan heartily dislikes Indys "wave around" rule.  Then we go into the wet to dry Formula 1 race at Silverstone where the points leader was dealt yet another penalty. We explain and discuss that situation.  Then we get to interview Wall Stadium Speedway Sportsman driver Ricky Collins, who currently holds the points lead in the division.    

RPM Podcast Episode 19 7-06-16

July 07, 2016 12:20 - 1 hour - 127 MB

We interview TJ Graves from the Wall Stadium Speedway 4 cylinder division.  We also review Nascar at Daytona this past weekend, the Formula E championship double header in London, and Formula 1 in Austria, with a dramatic finish.  The 6 hours at the glen also had plenty of action to go around.  We break it all down for you in this weeks episode.

RPM Podcast Episode 18 6-30-16

July 01, 2016 11:36 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Tony Stewart breaks a long winless streak, a fight (sort of) in the truck race, Indycar at Road America, with some incredible action.  We talk about our favorite racing movies, then we dive into our local short track action, including the annual Garden State Classic.  We preview the upcoming holiday weekend with tons of great racing action to come. 

RPM Podcast Episode 17 6-21-16

June 22, 2016 10:42 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Several hiccups on our end as well as in the motorsports world.  The 24 hours of Le Mans ran this past weekend and we break it down for you.  Formula One debuted at a new track.  Indycar testing at Watkins Glen.  We go over the Nascar action both on and off the track, specifically an incident involving Mike Wallace. We also cover several short track incidents as well as what's ahead for our local short track Wall Stadium Speedway.

RPM Podcast Episode 16 6-14-16

June 15, 2016 02:12 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

Nascar was at Michigan, while Indycar got rained out twice in one weekend.  F1 has a new course.  NHRA at Englishtown this past weekend.  Eric gets things in prison.

RPM Podcast Episode 15 6-07-16

June 08, 2016 04:40 - 1 hour - 107 MB

The surprisingly exciting Nascar race at Pocono and it's subsewuent storylines.  Indy in Detroit.  We also remember several drivers lost over the weekend in motorsports.  We discuss announcers positions, and what the upcoming weekend has in store.

RPM Podcast Episode 14 5-31-16

June 01, 2016 00:47 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

We discuss the ups and downs of the 100th Annual Indy 500, F1 at Monaco proved to be more exciting than expected, and hometown favorite Truex wins the Coje 600 at Charlotte, plus plenty of action at our local Wall Stadium Speedway. 

RPM Podcast Episode 13 5-26-16

May 28, 2016 23:28 - 2 hours - 225 MB

We discuss the 100th running of the Indy 500, Formula One at Monaco, and Nascar's Coke 600 at Charlotte.   Eric Loves Hot Dogs and Josh is a pool boy.  You don't want to miss it!!!

RPM Podcast Episode 12 5-10-16

May 11, 2016 10:59 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Nascar failed to deliver, Indycar is up in the air about some future races, and we debate a wild race at a local short track. 

RPM Podcast Episode 11 5-04-16

May 05, 2016 03:26 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

We are back with am awesome and fun, and slightly more laid back episode of the RPM Podcast.  We argue about restrictor plate racing at Talledega as well as the danger of auto racing.   We quickly summarize Formula One in Sochi Russia.   Indcyar cancels a race during their off week.  Erik Graham can't get into drag racing, plus a lot of local racing coming up this weekend. 

RPM Podcast Episode 10 4-26-16

April 27, 2016 09:45 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

The RPM Podcast returns to talk about Nascar at Richmond, Indy car, and more top auto racing series.  We discuss Tony Stewarts comments, Nascars lug nut rule, and the lack of driver personalities.   Then we review the opening weekend for our home track Wall Stadium Speedway.