The Teardown
604 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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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
Bad Boy Island
July 24, 2023 01:35 - 1 hourA controversial ending to the Pocono race leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to analyze and discuss after an eventful day. 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 Noah Gragson (2023)
July 19, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutesThe rookie Cup Series driver for Legacy Motor Club reflects on trying to balance building his personality vs. getting results and managing feedback from others about what he should or shouldn't be doing. 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
Monday Master
July 17, 2023 22:09 - 58 minutesThe first-ever Monday race at New Hampshire produces a dominant win for one driver, but the playoff scramble continues to unfold behind him. Jeff and Jordan break it all down and look ahead to the final six races of NASCAR's regular 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 Austin Cindric (2023)
July 11, 2023 22:34 - 26 minutesThe 2022 Daytona 500 winner joins the 12 Questions to take an in-depth look at his time serving on a jury for a murder trial, his Rolex 24 ambitions 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
Atlanta Action
July 10, 2023 04:32 - 55 minutesA rain-shortened Atlanta race doesn't dampen the spirits of Jeff and Jordan, who have plenty of positive things to say about the racing they watched on Sunday night. 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 AJ Allmendinger (2023)
July 05, 2023 14:59 - 16 minutesFrom the best way to pick up a woman at the bar to the backstory behind his new cat, AJ Allmendinger touches on a wide range of topics in this week's 12 Questions interview. 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
Windy City Win
July 03, 2023 05:48 - 1 hourAfter experiencing the inaugural Chicago Street Race weekend, Jeff and Jordan discuss all aspects of this new venture for NASCAR and how it unfolded on the city streets. Support our sponsors: -- Go to omahasteaks.com and type TEARDOWN into the search bar and order the Gourmet Grill Pack today! -- Head to factormeals.com/teardown50 and use code teardown50 to get 50% off your first box. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...
12 Questions with Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2023)
June 27, 2023 20:59 - 48 minutesThe longest 12 Questions interview in the series' 14-year history might also be the best. Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins us to share thoughts on everything from the importance of treating people with respect to his love of FM radio to a rant on Bluey's dad. Make sure to take advantage of The Athletic's $1/month deal for 12 months, which is available through June 30. Visit the pinned tweet on Jeff Gluck's Twitter profile (twitter.com/jeff_gluck) for more details. To learn more about listener data ...
Guitar Hero
June 26, 2023 06:16 - 1 hourRoss Chastain and Trackhouse Racing strike back after a month of questions surrounding their speed. Jeff and Jordan break down all things Nashville as well as look ahead to Chicago in our latest episode of The Teardown. Head to factormeals.com/teardown50 and use code teardown50 to get 50% off your first box. 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/adcho...
12 Questions with Alex Palou (2023)
June 16, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutesThe IndyCar points leader and recent Detroit Grand Prix winner makes his second appearance on the 12 Questions podcast to discuss what he's learned as a newlywed, how he navigated the sticky contract drama last year and the mentality that allows him to get through bad days. 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
Sonoma Stuff
June 12, 2023 01:20 - 1 hourDespite a relatively uneventful Sonoma race, Jeff and Jordan still have much to discuss heading into the only off-weekend of the NASCAR 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 Kenny Wallace (2023)
June 06, 2023 21:23 - 37 minutesBefore NASCAR returned to Kenny Wallace's hometown of St. Louis for a second straight year, we chatted with the Hermanator about a wide variety of topics -- from his dislike of airports to whether today's NASCAR drivers are more aggressive than the previous generation. 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
That Was A Weird One
June 05, 2023 04:33 - 1 hourA strange race at Gateway leaves Jeff and Jordan with much weirdness to sort through in our latest postrace NASCAR podcast. 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 Scott McLaughlin (2023)
June 01, 2023 17:54 - 24 minutesThe delightful Kiwi who made his name in Australia Supercars joined the 12 Questions podcast for an interview prior to the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500. McLaughlin, who drives for Team Penske, discusses golf, life in America 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
A Coke and a Smile
May 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourAfter an extended weekend of Memorial Day racing, Jeff and Jordan discuss the Coca-Cola 600 and how it fits into the season picture as a whole. Our advertisers: Omaha Steaks: Order today and get $30 off with Promo Code TEARDOWN. And every purchase is backed by their unconditional, money-back guarantee. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...
Bonus Episode: Recapping the Indy 500 with Nate Ryan
May 28, 2023 23:37 - 39 minutesWith the Coca-Cola 600 rained out, this episode of The Teardown is all about the Indianapolis 500. NBC's Nate Ryan joins Jeff Gluck live at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to discuss Sunday's 107th running of the Indy 500 and the controversial finish. 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 Blaney (2023)
May 24, 2023 19:36 - 20 minutesHow many times should you text someone before a blind date? What should you do if someone is tailgating you on a one-lane road? And what Cup team did Ryan Blaney consider signing with before his Wood Brothers days? Those questions and more are answered in this week's featured interview. 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
Live from the Shine Shack
May 22, 2023 05:35 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan are on site at North Wilkesboro to discuss all the happenings from NASCAR's All-Star Race weekend. Order today and get $30 off with Promo Code TEARDOWN.And every purchase is backed by their unconditional, money-back guarantee. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. 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 William Byron (2023)
May 16, 2023 22:12 - 17 minutesA three-time race winner this season, Byron dishes on everything from whether you should bring your phone into the bathroom to which playoff system is the best in sports. If you enjoy the 12 Questions, you'll love this one. 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 Content King
May 15, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourRoss Chastain gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about (yet again) after the Darlington 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
12 Questions with Tyler Ankrum (2023)
May 09, 2023 21:39 - 27 minutesThis boots-wearing rancher who happens to drive in NASCAR has one of the most unique perspectives we've heard during the 12 Questions interview series. Tyler Ankrum, who drives for Hattori Racing Enterprises, will make his 100th Truck Series start at North Wilkesboro. 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
Kansas Delivers
May 08, 2023 02:04 - 1 hourAfter the best race of the 2023 NASCAR season to date, Jeff and Jordan discuss the thrilling battle for the finish, the postrace fight, which team has the most strength and the F1 race in Miami. Head to factor75.com/teardown40 and use code TEARDOWN40 to get 40% off your first box. 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 Truex (2023)
May 05, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutesWhen is it OK to pee in the pool? Ryan Truex tackles that tough question and many more in this week's 12 Questions interview. 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
Statement Month
May 01, 2023 22:42 - 1 hourDover gets postponed to May and sets up a huge month for NASCAR teams. Jeff and Jordan try to figure out what the Dover race means for what's to come at Kansas, Darlington and Charlotte. 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 Todd Gilliland (2023)
April 25, 2023 20:43 - 19 minutesFrom Gilliland's favorite Kardashian to his love of paper towels, you might learn a thing or two about the second-year Cup Series driver in this week's 12 Questions interview. 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
Everything's Coming Up Rosy
April 24, 2023 02:46 - 1 hourA perfectly acceptable Talladega race leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss on this week's podcast. Plus Jeff talks about why he took his tweets private. 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 Brad Keselowski (2023)
April 20, 2023 15:40 - 28 minutesHere's all you need to know about this week's 12 Questions: It's 25 minutes inside the unique, one-of-a-kind Mind of Brad. Enjoy! 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 Austin Hill (2023)
April 19, 2023 18:36 - 24 minutesThe Xfinity Series points leader for Richard Childress Racing makes his debut on the 12 Questions podcast to cover a variety of topics, including why some people call him "Mug," his favorite Shania Twain songs, whether there's a problem with mismatched socks and the true quality that makes a good race car driver. 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/a...
Pulling Levers, Clutching Pearls
April 17, 2023 01:15 - 1 hourA disappointing Martinsville race leaves Jeff and Jordan wondering what's next for NASCAR short tracks. Plus the guys discuss the results of Sunday's race, Chase Elliott's return, rain tires, burnouts 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
And That's A Rap
April 10, 2023 06:10 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan discuss the Bristol Dirt Race. Music credit: "Hot Sauce" by 2Deep (via Anno Domini Nation) 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 John Hunter Nemechek (2023)
April 04, 2023 19:07 - 20 minutesWhat would have happened if John Hunter Nemechek had tried to stay at the Cup Series level and not taken a chance on dipping back down to the Truck Series to reset his career? He answers that question and more in this week's interview. 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
Neighborhood Watch
April 03, 2023 02:15 - 1 hourWith an exciting weekend of racing between NASCAR at Richmond, IndyCar at Texas and Formula One in Australia, Jeff and Jordan break it all down and debate the Hendrick Motorsports appeals panel ruling. 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 Ben Rhodes (2023)
March 28, 2023 21:25 - 29 minutesBen Rhodes is always a delightful interview, and this week's 12 Questions is no exception. From parenting talk to tax advice, the 2021 Truck Series champion covers it all here. 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 Natural Race
March 27, 2023 02:24 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan discuss a road course race at Circuit of the Americas that was largely refreshing with only natural cautions...until an outbreak of yellows at the end. 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 Ross Chastain (2023)
March 21, 2023 15:50 - 20 minutesFrom being grossed out by nail clippings to a love for Valentine's Day, the "cheap" Ross Chastain brings his unique personality to the latest 12 Questions interview. 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
Penalize THIS
March 20, 2023 02:13 - 1 hourA recent NASCAR penalty sparks a heated disagreement between Jeff and Jordan. The guys also sort through the Atlanta weekend and discuss whether it was a good 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
12 Questions with Corey LaJoie (2023)
March 14, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutesWould Corey LaJoie be prepared to step into a better ride when the time comes? How has being a podcast host changed how he looks at interviews? And what's the surprising "almost" deal from his career? LaJoie discusses those answers and more in this week's 12 Questions interview. 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
Spin the Wheel
March 13, 2023 01:35 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan react to the Phoenix race and share what they learned from NASCAR's West Coast Swing, plus they give their thoughts on the new short track rules package and potential penalties for Hendrick Motorsports. 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 Briscoe (2023)
March 07, 2023 20:38 - 32 minutesIf you're a fan of the 12 Questions interviews, this is one you won't want to miss. The third-year Stewart-Haas Racing driver talks everything from Taylor Swift to his one-time shot at being a Hendrick Motorsports driver to his obsession with trading card auctions. 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
We Need A Waiver
March 06, 2023 03:18 - 1 hourA jam-packed Sunday of motorsports across NASCAR (Las Vegas), Formula One (Bahrain) and IndyCar (St. Pete) gives Jeff and Jordan loads to discuss in our latest postrace podcast. 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 Alex Bowman (2023)
February 28, 2023 20:14 - 19 minutesComing off a recent contract extension, Alex Bowman reflects on how his career is perceived and dives deep into the experiences as a young racer that have caused him to fear mistakes as an adult. 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
Farewell, Fontana
February 27, 2023 03:45 - 1 hourAs the big oval takes a bow for the final time before its demolition, Jeff and Jordan reflect on Fontana's history and discuss the last NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway. 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 Joey Logano (2023)
February 21, 2023 15:58 - 27 minutesThe defending NASCAR Cup Series champion kicks off another season of the 12 Questions interviews -- in the P1 slot for the fifth straight year -- with a laugh-filled, insightful conversation. 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
Perfectly Acceptable
February 20, 2023 04:16 - 1 hourAfter the 2023 Daytona 500 is complete, Jeff and Jordan sit down at Daytona International Speedway to discuss everything that happened in Sunday's 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
2023 Daytona 500 Preview
February 17, 2023 05:11 - 1 hourThe field is set for the Great American Race. Jeff and Jordan meet up after watching the Duels to discuss all the hot topics heading into 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
Copy and Paste
February 06, 2023 06:19 - 59 minutesJeff and Jordan reunite in Los Angeles for their first in-person podcast since November to talk about the second edition of the Clash at the Coliseum and its 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
The Best 75 Drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history
January 29, 2023 17:32 - 1 hourThe Athletic put together a panel of NASCAR industry members -- drivers, crew chiefs, team owners, track executives, spotters and journalists -- to help determine the best 75 drivers in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series. The project will be revealed on TheAthletic.com in coming days and weeks, but Jeff and Jordan give an overview (plus their top 10 drivers) and debate some selections in this episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...
NASCAR Preview 2023: Team By Team
January 22, 2023 18:08 - 1 hourJeff and Jordan sort through each of the NASCAR Cup Series charter teams to evaluate how those organizations might perform in 2023. This week's podcast is brought to you by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/ATHLETIC 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
News of the Week: Harvick, Legacy, Larson, Pastrana
January 15, 2023 17:45 - 1 hourA busy offseason news week leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss. The guys look at Kevin Harvick's retirement news, the Petty GMS name change, Kyle Larson's Indy 500 plans and Travis Pastrana's Daytona 500 announcement. This episode is sponsored by: -- Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/TEARDOWN22 and use code TEARDOWN22 for 22 free meals plus free shipping! -- Roman. Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETIC To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...