The Teardown
604 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 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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The Clash
February 10, 2021 04:12 - 44 minutesOur postrace podcast returns for 2021 with a review of The Clash at Daytona International Speedway. Jeff and Jordan discuss the wild finish of Tuesday night's exhibition race and look ahead to 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
What will be the top NASCAR storylines in 2021?
January 31, 2021 18:04 - 34 minutesWith two weeks until the Daytona 500, Jeff and Jordan examine six storylines they believe will be the biggest topics for fans and media during the upcoming NASCAR 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
Future of NASCAR beat reporting
January 24, 2021 18:22 - 41 minutesWith one-day shows seeming to be the wave of the future and three-day weekends mostly eliminated, how will the role of the NASCAR media change in 2021 and beyond? Jeff and Jordan ponder what could lie ahead in a post-COVID world. 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
Answering questions from our listener mailbag
January 17, 2021 18:38 - 51 minutesIt's your turn! Jeff and Jordan devote an episode to taking questions from listeners of The Teardown. Topics include Chase Elliott's legacy, which drivers could get their first wins in 2021 and whether the charter system has helped or hurt NASCAR. 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
Defining success for NASCAR drivers
January 10, 2021 17:49 - 46 minutesFrom Kyle Larson to Bubba Wallace, Jeff and Jordan take a look at 10 NASCAR drivers who switched teams in the offseason and answer a listener question on how to measure success for each of them in 2021. 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
Eight New Year's Resolutions for NASCAR
January 03, 2021 18:31 - 40 minutesJeff and Jordan kick off the 2021 edition of The Teardown with eight suggestions for how NASCAR can better itself this year. 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
Ten Christmas gifts for NASCAR drivers
December 20, 2020 17:45 - 30 minutesSanta Jeff and Santa Jordan bring their version of the holiday spirit to this week's podcast by choosing five gifts each to give NASCAR drivers. Which 10 made the cut for their nice list this year? 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
2020 NASCAR predictions review
December 06, 2020 17:33 - 53 minutesIn the last in a series of year-in-review podcasts, Jeff and Jordan look back at the predictions and perceptions from the preseason and weigh how they stacked up by the end of 2020. 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
NASCAR's underachievers and overachievers of 2020
November 29, 2020 18:37 - 58 minutesIn our latest year-in-review podcast, Jeff and Jordan each give their three underachievers and overachievers of the 2020 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
Funniest NASCAR moments of 2020
November 22, 2020 17:33 - 39 minutesWeek 2 of the NASCAR offseason gives Jeff and Jordan more time to reflect on 2020, so this week the guys come up with their five funniest moments of the year. From iRacing antics to Chase's middle finger, which one cracked them up the most? 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 five best NASCAR Cup Series races of 2020
November 15, 2020 18:33 - 44 minutesWith the NASCAR offseason upon us, Jeff and Jordan debate their picks for the five best races of the Cup Series season -- as well as the single worst race. Plus the guys give their guesses for the "Was it a good season?" poll.
Five best NASCAR Cup Series races of 2020
November 15, 2020 18:33 - 44 minutesWith the NASCAR offseason upon us, Jeff and Jordan debate their picks for the five best races of the Cup Series season -- as well as the single worst race. Plus the guys give their guesses for the "Was it a good season?" poll. 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
NASCAR Championship Race
November 09, 2020 02:24 - 36 minutesJeff and Jordan are joined by a special guest -- NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell -- to discuss an unprecedented season and how the Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway unfolded. Plus O'Donnell takes his guess at the Phoenix "Was It A Good Race?" poll. 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
Martinsville playoff race
November 02, 2020 01:29 - 45 minutesA dramatic elimination race at Martinsville Speedway leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to talk about. Plus the guys give their championship picks for Phoenix. 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
Texas playoff race
October 29, 2020 02:23 - 40 minutesJeff and Jordan break down the impact of the long-delayed Texas race on the NASCAR playoff picture and discuss how the race was won. Plus the guys share some thoughts on Kyle Larson signing with 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
Kansas playoff race
October 19, 2020 00:05 - 45 minutesThe Package becomes a topic of discussion yet again as an exciting last 40 laps at Kansas raises a debate over clean air and track position. Jeff and Jordan give their take on the matter and discuss why fans may feel differently. 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
Charlotte Roval
October 12, 2020 00:21 - 37 minutesAs Round 2 of the NASCAR Playoffs comes to a close at the Charlotte Roval, Jeff and Jordan discuss the four eliminated drivers, the final eight drivers moving on and look ahead to Round 3. 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 playoff race
October 05, 2020 01:18 - 43 minutesAfter a Talladega race that was even wilder than normal, Jeff and Jordan take a deep dive into the yellow line controversy, the impact on the playoffs and look ahead to the 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
Las Vegas playoff race
September 28, 2020 05:12 - 42 minutesA surprise winner provides a twist to start the second round of NASCAR's Cup Series playoffs. Jeff and Jordan process what it means and what's to come for the remaining playoff 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
Bristol Night Race
September 20, 2020 05:23 - 47 minutesAs Round 1 of the NASCAR Playoffs come to a close, Jeff and Jordan break down all the action from the Bristol Night Race and look ahead to what's next. 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
September 13, 2020 05:39 - 46 minutesAfter a caution-free night at Richmond, the guys debate whether it was a good race, discuss the impact on the playoff picture and what might happen next week at Bristol and beyond. 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
Southern 500
September 07, 2020 05:06 - 44 minutesThe NASCAR Playoffs begin at Darlington Raceway with an expected result that happens in an unexpected way. Jeff and Jordan break it all down and look at where each of the playoff drivers stand after Race 1. 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
NASCAR regular season finale at Daytona
August 30, 2020 05:11 - 42 minutesJeff and Jordan dissect the final race of NASCAR's 2020 regular season and take their first look ahead to the playoffs, including which six drivers can win the championship and who are the most likely four to face first-round elimination. 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
Indianapolis 500 and Dover doubleheader
August 24, 2020 02:48 - 50 minutesJeff and Jordan discuss both the Indy 500 and Dover NASCAR races on this jam-packed episode of The Teardown, plus look ahead to the Daytona regular season cutoff race for NASCAR next 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
Daytona Road Course
August 17, 2020 00:38 - 31 minutesWith Jordan at Daytona International Speedway and Jeff at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the guys compare notes on the NASCAR and IndyCar action this weekend from both tracks and discuss what's next. 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
Michigan 2
August 10, 2020 00:52 - 32 minutesJeff and Jordan return for the second time this weekend to break down Race No. 2 of the Michigan NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader and look ahead to what's next. 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
New Hampshire
August 03, 2020 00:56 - 33 minutesJeff and Jordan are back to discuss the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, how much a lack of practice impacts the season, the importance of upcoming races in the playoff picture and whether Kyle Busch will win a Cup race in 2020. 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
July 24, 2020 05:40 - 32 minutesAnother weeknight Cup Series race shakes up the NASCAR playoff picture with seven races remaining in the regular season. Jeff and Jordan discuss Kansas, the future of weeknight races and the news of no more practice for the rest of 2020. 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
Texas
July 20, 2020 02:11 - 39 minutesAnother surprising winner leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to analyze and discuss about Texas Motor Speedway, the playoff picture and what it means for the rest of the 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
Kentucky
July 13, 2020 00:12 - 35 minutesIn this week's episode of The Teardown, a lackluster race suddenly gets a spark with some late-race restarts and leads to a stunning race winner that shakes up the playoff 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
Indianapolis
July 06, 2020 03:13 - 47 minutesA wild Brickyard 400 leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss in this episode, which includes talk about whether the event should remain on the Indianapolis oval and why a duel between the two best teams made for a compelling 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
Pocono, Part 2
June 29, 2020 02:58 - 29 minutesThe Pocono doubleheader weekend wraps up with a strategy-filled race. Jeff and Jordan discuss the Tricky Triangle as well as where things stand in the championship picture just past the halfway point 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
Talladega
June 23, 2020 03:02 - 41 minutesNASCAR is rocked by a disgusting act of racism, but the drivers respond by showing unity in the face of hate. Then they put on a fantastic race that serves as one of the best superspeedway events in years. Jeff and Jordan discuss it all in this week's 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
Homestead
June 15, 2020 05:11 - 38 minutesJeff and Jordan have plenty to discuss after a busy Homestead weekend, including why drivers should apologize more frequently, Denny Hamlin's legacy, the state of the Xfinity Series and the upcoming Talladega 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
Atlanta
June 08, 2020 01:41 - 37 minutesOn a day when the pre-race ceremonies addressing current events in America took on a larger meaning than the event itself, Jeff and Jordan discuss NASCAR's message concerning racism and also talk all things Atlanta in the latest episode of The Teardown. 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
Bristol
June 01, 2020 01:38 - 31 minutesThe Cup Series visits a short track for the first time this season -- and the results give Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about in the latest episode of The Teardown. 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
Coca-Cola 600
May 25, 2020 06:27 - 40 minutesAfter one of NASCAR's crown jewel races is decided in part thanks to a questionable pit decision, Jeff and Jordan break down what it means and what impact it could have going forward. 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
Darlington 1
May 18, 2020 02:52 - 38 minutesNASCAR is BACK, and the return of real-life racing brings plenty for Jeff and Jordan to discuss from The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway. 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
One To Go
May 09, 2020 22:21 - 36 minutesWith the return of live NASCAR racing one week away, Jeff and Jordan discuss the final virtual racing event from the Pro Invitational Series, North Wilkesboro's legacy, the World of Outlaws race at Knoxville and the upcoming 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
Two More Weeks
May 03, 2020 20:13 - 31 minutesWith a return to real-life racing only two weeks away, Jeff and Jordan weigh the logistics of NASCAR's comeback, discuss Matt Kenseth's return and Ryan Newman's recovery. 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
Virtual Talladega
April 26, 2020 20:33 - 37 minutesJeff and Jordan touch on the Talladega iRacing event, Ryan Newman's announcement and the prospects of seeing real-life racing again soon in this week's version of The Teardown. 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
Virtual Richmond
April 19, 2020 20:38 - 46 minutesAfter a tumultuous week, Jeff and Jordan discuss the Kyle Larson incident, the state of NASCAR iRacing on TV and whether NASCAR should be trying to return to real racing within the next month. 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
Virtual Off Week
April 12, 2020 18:18 - 31 minutesWith no Pro Invitational Series race this week, Jeff and Jordan reconvene to discuss the IndyCar iRacing event at Michigan and what a return to real NASCAR racing could eventually look like. 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
Virtual Bristol
April 05, 2020 21:11 - 34 minutesA short track crashfest and flared tempers have Jeff and Jordan wondering about the line between fun and seriousness in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. 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
Virtual Texas
March 29, 2020 21:03 - 28 minutesNASCAR's second race in the iRacing Pro Invitational Series results in an underdog winner (at least based on their real-life cars), which gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about. 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
Virtual Homestead
March 22, 2020 21:01 - 29 minutesRacing is back! Well, kind of. With NASCAR drivers in a virtual Homestead race on national television, Jeff and Jordan return to talk about eNASCAR in the age of the virus. 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...kind of
March 13, 2020 17:57 - 15 minutesJordan arrives at an eerie Atlanta Motor Speedway, only to find out the race is postponed. The latest episode of The Teardown is all about the world's current situation, how NASCAR fits in and the questions about what happens next. 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
Phoenix
March 09, 2020 01:16 - 27 minutesA successful season debut of the short track rules package leaves Jeff and Jordan feeling relieved and optimistic about the championship race at Phoenix and encouraged about the rest of the 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
Fontana
March 02, 2020 01:32 - 25 minutesA surprise twist to open the 2020 NASCAR season leaves Jeff and Jordan debating whether a sudden power shift will turn into a yearlong trend or just be a short burst in the grand scheme of things. 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
Las Vegas
February 24, 2020 01:51 - 28 minutesNASCAR gets back to normal in the wake of Ryan Newman's recovery from the Daytona 500 crash and goes to Las Vegas for the first downforce race of the season. Jeff and Jordan are back to break down who shined, who was off and what it all means. 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