The Teardown

Nov 03 2024 639 ep. 35 mins 382

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After 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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Messy Martinsville

Nov 03 2024 72 mins

Controversy overshadows a stirring playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, leaving Jeff and Jordan to try and sort through the aftermath.

The Perfect Racetrack

Oct 27 2024 80 mins

A phenomenal, instant classic race at Homestead-Miami Speedway has Jeff and Jordan raving about what they just watched.

Rolling the Dice

Oct 20 2024 61 mins

The NASCAR Playoffs take another wild turn at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as several contenders run into trouble while a surprising driver locks himself into the Championship 4.

The Elite Eight

Oct 13 2024 67 mins

An exciting battle for the elimination line gets overshadowed by Alex Bowman's shocking disqualification in postrace inspection, which breaks late in the episode and offers Jeff and Jordan a chance to give a live reaction.

Alabama Slammer

Oct 06 2024 74 mins

Talladega shakes up the playoff picture again while some questionable officiating leaves Jeff and Jordan scratching their heads.

Emergency Podcast: 23XI & Front Row Sue NASCAR & Jim France

Oct 02 2024 46 mins

The racing world woke up to the tremor of seismic news as it was announced that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and Jim France. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi helped break the story for the Athletic earlier and took to the airwaves this afternoon for an emergency broadcast of the Teardown diving deep into the court filing.

Missed Opportunities

Sep 29 2024 77 mins

From championship contenders to drivers looking for their first victory of 2024, missed chances were rampant at Kansas Speedway.

Socks For Christmas

Sep 21 2024 74 mins

A surprising and disappointing Bristol Night Race leaves Jeff and Jordan wondering what happened to the much-anticipated tire falloff that was supposed to play a major factor in the Round 1 elimination event.

Wild Wild Watkins Glen

Sep 15 2024 73 mins

A surprisingly chaotic Watkins Glen race scrambles the Round 1 NASCAR playoffs picture heading into Bristol.

By Popular Demand: All 16 Driver Interviews From NASCAR Playoff Media Day

Sep 11 2024 137 mins

Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi sit down with each of the 16 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Daniel Suarez, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. You'll hear drivers' candid thoughts on the Playoff format, option tires, and much more. Jeff and Jordan ke