The Teardown
603 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 660 ratingsAfter the checkered flag waves each week, motorsports journalists from The Athletic, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, offer instant reaction, analysis and debate straight from the racetrack.
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Talladega (Tyler's Version)
April 22, 2024 02:42 - 1 hourA fuel-savings superspeedway race at Talladega sparks some debate between Jeff and Jordan, but there's no arguing over the importance of a Michael Jordan celebration for NASCAR. Meanwhile, the guys dive into the scoring pylon debate and talk about where TV commercials were excessive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cowboy Comeback
April 15, 2024 02:43 - 1 hourTexas turns into a surprisingly entertaining race and a driver snaps a long winless streak. Jeff and Jordan discuss everything that happened Sunday in the Lone Star State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trigger Warning
April 08, 2024 03:11 - 1 hourJeff's mood turns sour after another disappointing short track race, which sparks a rant. Meanwhile, the guys discuss what can be done to short tracks, take a look at Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary race and dive into what's behind the Denny Hamlin vs. Marcus Smith drama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Richmond Review
April 01, 2024 05:54 - 1 hourControversial calls, spoiled strategies and wet weather tires are among the topics after an Easter race at Richmond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Green in the Heart of Texas
March 25, 2024 01:55 - 1 hourA relatively tame race at Circuit of the Americas leaves Jeff and Jordan to wonder about the state of NASCAR road racing, whether COTA will be on future schedules and how track limits should be officiated. Don't forget to subscribe to The Athletic during our $1 per month sale at theathletic.com/nascar! Also, visit our sponsor FanDuel at fanduel.com/teardown to get $200 in bonus bets with your first $5 deposit. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus ...
Bristol Banger
March 18, 2024 03:31 - 59 minutesJeff and Jordan marvel at an unexpectedly incredible Bristol concrete race. Plus Jeff celebrates the demise of the dirt with his third annual rap...uh..."performance." Visit our link at fanduel.com/teardown to get $250 in bonus bets. Must be 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or...
By Phoenix Standards
March 11, 2024 02:32 - 1 hourDid NASCAR's new short track rules package produce a good race at Phoenix? Jeff and Jordan digest what they saw on Sunday in the desert and talk about what it means for similar events this season. North Carolina residents: Visit FanDuel.com/Teardown to receive $250 in bonus bets when you place your first $5 bet. Must be 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. ...
Vegas Verdicts
March 04, 2024 03:18 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan wonder how much they can jump to conclusions after the first 'real' race of the NASCAR season. Can Las Vegas tell us anything about how the rest of the year will unfold? Fan Duel is coming to North Carolina. Visit our link at fanduel.com/teardown Availability subject to regulatory approval. 21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports wager in NC. Unique user identity verificatio...
Have You Ever?
February 26, 2024 04:21 - 1 hourAtlanta delivers an all-time classic NASCAR finish and a tremendous race, leaving Jeff and Jordan buzzing over what this means for the track's future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just One Of Them Daytona Deals
February 20, 2024 05:17 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan are live after the Daytona 500 to discuss everything that happened in Monday's 66th running of the Great American Race. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024 Daytona 500 Preview
February 16, 2024 06:07 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan digest Thursday night's Duel races at Daytona, which set the lineup for the Daytona 500. The guys make their picks for the Great American Race, look ahead to how Sunday's action may unfold...and reveal Jeff's bet-losing outfit for the Daytona 500. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jumping the Start
February 04, 2024 06:15 - 1 hourThe 2024 NASCAR season starts a day earlier than expected. Jeff and Jordan give their reactions to an unprecedented move, then discuss the racing at the Clash and what its future might hold. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our 2024 NASCAR Team-by-Team Preview
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 2 hoursJeff and Jordan have moved The Teardown to Dirty Mo! In their first episode on the new platform, the guys go through the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series drivers to give a team-by-team outlook for the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our 2024 NASCAR Wish List
January 11, 2024 18:36 - 50 minutesWhile attending a preseason planning meeting in New York, Jeff and Jordan reconnect to kick off the 2024 edition of The Teardown. Today's topic: Things they'd like to see happen in NASCAR that would bring excitement or positive momentum this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Season Finale: Listener Mailbag
December 10, 2023 18:30 - 1 hourIn our final podcast of 2023, Jeff and Jordan take questions from the listeners before signing off for the rest of the year. Thanks for all your support and we'll talk to you in 2024! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 NASCAR Season: Team-By-Team
November 26, 2023 18:45 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan go through each of the NASCAR Cup Series teams to look at what went right, what went wrong and how the various teammates stacked up against each other in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hangover
November 19, 2023 23:17 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan are joined by special guest Luke Smith, Formula 1 writer for The Athletic, as they digest everything that happened during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend on the morning after the race. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 NASCAR Season In Review
November 12, 2023 23:00 - 2 hoursJeff and Jordan take a race-by-race look at how all 38 events in the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season unfolded and look back at their memories from each weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Landon Cassill (2023)
November 08, 2023 23:26 - 40 minutesFor the 12th straight year, Landon Cassill's appearance on the 12 Questions interview series marks the season finale. Cassill gives us an update on his NASCAR future, discusses ChatGPT and much more in this wide-ranging conclusion to this year's version of the 12 Qs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two-Time
November 06, 2023 05:11 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan try to process what just happened in the NASCAR season finale at Phoenix and then chat with the new Cup Series champion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Christopher Bell (2023)
October 31, 2023 22:34 - 12 minutesBefore making his second consecutive appearance in the Championship 4, Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell discusses his alternate career path, the key for young drivers moving up the ranks and why he loves to race. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking Through
October 30, 2023 00:51 - 1 hourAt Martinsville, two first-time Championship 4 participants seal their invitations for next week's title race at Phoenix. Plus, Jeff and Jordan discuss the controversial ending to the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Daniel Suarez (2023)
October 24, 2023 13:57 - 21 minutesNASCAR's favorite amigo joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss overcoming the language barrier, the importance of staying cool under pressure and whether old VWs are really a good investment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miami Vibes
October 23, 2023 01:15 - 1 hourAn eventful NASCAR Playoff race at Homestead-Miami Speedway gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to sort through on this week's postrace podcast. Plus the race winner joins to share his thoughts on a clutch victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Carson Hocevar (2023)
October 17, 2023 16:39 - 27 minutesThe delightfully interesting Carson Hocevar, an up-and-coming 2024 NASCAR Cup Series rookie and current Truck Series playoff driver, joins the 12 Questions to discuss being a race fan, getting to know Dale Jr. and why it's important to zone out during races. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Strength on Strength
October 16, 2023 00:46 - 1 hourThe semifinal round of the NASCAR Playoffs opens with a straightforward race at Las Vegas, but there's still plenty for Jeff and Jordan to discuss heading into the final three races of the 2023 Cup Series season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Chase Elliott (2023)
October 10, 2023 19:43 - 26 minutesThe five-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver and 2020 Cup Series champion joins the 12 Questions podcast for an insightful conversation about being a realist, his career stability and why he's continuing to learn life lessons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roval Reply All
October 09, 2023 00:58 - 58 minutesThe Round of 12 ends at the Charlotte Roval, leaving Jeff and Jordan to digest the elimination of four drivers and examine the NASCAR playoff picture for the remaining eight drivers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Ryan Preece (2023)
October 03, 2023 19:27 - 18 minutesBefore he returned to Talladega for his first superspeedway race since the terrifying Daytona crash last month, Preece sat down to answer our 12 Questions. In addition to the crash, topics include whether young drivers today should still work on their own cars and having no regrets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talladega Daze
October 02, 2023 01:05 - 1 hourAn entertaining and eventful Talladega race adds another wrinkle to the NASCAR Playoffs picture and gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to discuss heading into the Round 2 elimination race next week at the Charlotte Roval. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Kevin Harvick (2023)
September 26, 2023 17:35 - 20 minutesThe soon-to-be retired future Hall of Famer joins us for one final 12 Questions interview as his career winds down. Topics range from parenting to leadership to the importance of planning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's A Low Bar
September 25, 2023 02:10 - 1 hourAs Round 2 of the NASCAR Playoffs begins, Jeff and Jordan talk about the racing at Texas Motor Speedway and take a driver-by-driver look at the 12 contenders remaining in the championship hunt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Kyle Larson (2023)
September 20, 2023 23:34 - 28 minutesThe 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion makes his annual stop on the 12 Questions podcast to discuss a variety of topics -- including one question in which he needed the help of his dad, Mike, to answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Wisdom of Sherry Pollex
September 18, 2023 16:36 - 24 minutesIn this special episode, taken from an interview originally recorded in April 2019, the late Sherry Pollex shares important perspectives on life, empathy, health and cancer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Three Guys, Two Mics
September 17, 2023 05:55 - 1 hourPodcast host Denny Hamlin joins the first part of The Teardown to chat about his evening at Bristol Motor Speedway and weigh in on the "Was It A Good Race?" poll guess. Then Jeff and Jordan break down what they saw in NASCAR's Round 1 elimination race and share their thoughts on a busy news week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Harrison Burton (2023)
September 13, 2023 01:12 - 21 minutesThe second-year Wood Brothers Racing driver makes his inaugural appearance on the 12 Questions podcast, discussing life growing up in NASCAR, the ethics of honking and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trust Issues
September 11, 2023 01:43 - 1 hourThe Kansas Speedway race reveals an incorrect NASCAR Playoffs pick for both Jeff and Jordan, so the guys debrief on how they got it wrong and look ahead to the playoff situation heading into Bristol. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Chris Buescher (2023)
September 06, 2023 01:47 - 26 minutesThe sneaky funny Chris Buescher, winner of three races heading into the playoffs, joins the 12 Questions and puts his dry humor on full display. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How We're Feeling
September 04, 2023 06:18 - 1 hourAfter Race No. 1 of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Jeff and Jordan go through the standings to take a driver-by-driver look at how the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway unfolded. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2023)
August 29, 2023 19:29 - 21 minutesBefore the JTG Daugherty Racing driver returned to the scene of his Daytona 500 victory, he sat down to chat about topics like his love of golf, his chill vibe and how to deal with a difficult boss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sweet Sixteen
August 27, 2023 06:07 - 1 hourThe NASCAR Playoffs field is set after Daytona concludes the Cup Series regular season. Jeff and Jordan are live at Daytona to forecast the playoffs and digest Ryan Preece's terrifying crash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Denny Hamlin (2023)
August 23, 2023 01:03 - 24 minutesThe veteran Joe Gibbs Racing driver and co-owner of 23XI Racing makes his annual appearance on the 12 Questions podcast to discuss topics like whether "Actions Detrimental" has been a positive, the chances of NASCAR ever seeing a champion who immediately retires and his mysteriously low heart rate inside the race car. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices....
Chasing the Playoffs
August 21, 2023 01:09 - 1 hourThe Watkins Glen result makes Chase Elliott's mission obvious as the NASCAR Playoffs picture comes into view with just one spot remaining. Daytona International Speedway president Frank Kelleher joins Jeff and Jordan around the 35-minute mark to give his insight on what to expect next week for the regular season finale. Sponsor note: Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code "teardown" when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and dow...
12 Questions with Michael McDowell (2023)
August 16, 2023 01:24 - 22 minutesMichael McDowell's hilarious Charlie Daniels story (10:33) highlights a fun interview with a driver firmly on the playoff bubble as NASCAR's regular season winds down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cinderella or Nah?
August 14, 2023 00:43 - 1 hourA dominant performance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway marks a signature win for one driver and team. Jeff and Jordan examine what it all means in terms of the season as a whole. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Martin Truex Jr. (2023)
August 08, 2023 21:48 - 17 minutesThe NASCAR Cup Series points leader joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss fishing, fishing, fishing...and a few other topics as well, including his first job. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making a Statement
August 07, 2023 21:24 - 1 hourA surprising team emerges as a contender for a deep playoff run after the Michigan race as Jeff and Jordan try to process what it means for the championship picture. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Questions with Tyler Reddick (2023)
August 02, 2023 01:36 - 22 minutesThe always interesting Tyler Reddick, who is in his first year at 23XI Racing, stops by the 12 Questions to give more of his unique insight on why you shouldn't work in flip flops, where to put your hands and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Ol' Richmond
July 31, 2023 01:48 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan witness a Richmond race that looked a lot like some of the other recent events at that track. At least this time there was an unusual winner to discuss. Plus the guys examine the playoff picture, talk about The CW's Xfinity Series news and more. Head to factormeals.com/teardown50 and use code TEARDOWN50 to get 50% off To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:...
12 Questions with Kyle Busch (2023)
July 25, 2023 20:14 - 24 minutesKyle Busch talks about the rides that could have been, the challenges of having two young children, the most important skill a driver can possess and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices