Beyond the Bricks Podcast

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they have their annual carb night potpourri show featuring Kevin Olson, David Letterman, Jean Shepherd, and dealing with the police!   In the second segment, they continue their 2026 carb night potpourri show featuring an ambulance theft, a rabbit, and the dreaded Antares. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they contin...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at former chief starters of the Indy 500, starting with Fred Wagner, Seth Klein, Bull Vandewater, and Pat Vidan.   In the second segment, they continue to look back at former flagmen of the Indy 500, continuing with Pat Vidan and his showmanship and him being an artist. Then to wrap up another edition of the show,...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they are joined with Paul Page to talk about his broadcasting career and taking over for the late Sid Collins. In the second segment, they continue their conversation with Paul Page and look back at his best broadcast calls. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the upcoming memorabilia show in Plainfield and t...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they have their annual all-request night, talking about the Andretti curse, when IMS was an aviation depot during WWI, Wilbur Shaw’s pet lion, and a doctor driver. In the second segment, they continue their annual all-request night, talking about Kevin Cogan, Floyd Roberts, and Jim Phillippe.   Then to wrap up another edit...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , Jake is allowed a much-deserved night off, so producer Landon Coons is stepping in! Mike starts the first segment of the show with 3X Indy 500 champion, Johnny Rutherford, to look back at his wins In the second segment, Mike is joined with Mike Provanzale of Heritage Auctions to talk about the racing memorabilia show this weekend in...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the 1972 Indy 500, featuring record speeds and Jim Malloy. In the second segment, they continue to look back at the 1972 Indy 500 with the Mystery Eagle and the misfortunes of Wally Dallenbach. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look back at the 1972 Indy 500 with Mark Donohue taking the w...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at drivers with brief careers in the Indy 500, such as Ray Harroun, Lewis Strang, Alfred Moss, S.F. Brock, Harlan Fengler, and Art Bisch In the second segment, they continue to look back at drivers with brief Indy 500 careers, such as Sam Posey, Fabrizio Barbazza, Jim Hickman, and Al Holbert. Then to wrap up another ed...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the 1991 Indianapolis 500, featuring Willy T. Ribbs making his debut and Rick Mears winning his historic fourth win.    In the second segment, they look back at the 2006 Indianapolis 500, with Sam Hornish Jr. passing rookie Marco Andretti on the frontstretch to steal the win.      ...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the stars of the ‘70s, such as Peter Revson and Mike Hiss.   In the second segment, they continue their ‘70s night looking back at Mike Mosley and Jerry Grant.      Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their look back at the stars of the ‘70s, such as...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks  with Jake Query  and Mike Thomsen , they have a potpourri night and look back on Jim Burtubise’s 1966 Indy 500 victory banquet speech, Tony Bettenhausen Jr. answering phones, and Geoff Brabham’s safari. In the second segment, they continue their potpourri night and look back on a birds nest above Rick Mears’s garage, Mark Jaynes interviewi...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at some old Indy 500 related commercials, such as Block’s Menswear, Coca-Cola, Continental Airlines, A&P, and more.    In the second segment, they continue to look back at old Indy 500 related commercials from Southern Plasa, Max’s Family Restaurant, Waffle House, and more.   Then to wrap...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the 1976 Indianapolis 500, with Johnny Rutherford getting his second win at the time, and Sid Collins’ final 500.   In the second segment, Jake and Mike look back at the 1986 Indianapolis 500 with Bobby Rahal getting the win. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at the 1996...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500 victory banquet, with jokes from Sid Collins and Jackie Stewart winning rookie of the year. In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500 victory banquet, hearing from Mario Andretti and Jackie Stewart, and the retirement of Rodger Ward.   Then...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500, the fatal crash of Chuck Rodee, and the first lap crash taking out 11 of 33 cars. In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500, the multiple Jim Clark spins and the dominant runs that ended up short for both Lloyd Ruby and Jackie Stewart. Then to...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they remember the career of Alex Zanardi after his recent passing. They later look back at the 1951 Indianapolis 500 In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1951 Indianapolis 500 and how the race went for Mauri Rose and Duke Nalon.    Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the best interviews from Sid Collins, from Paul Russo, Mickey Thompson, Masten Gregory, Andy Granatelli, Colin Chapman, and Charlie Brockman.    In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the best interviews from Sid Collins, from Lorne Greene, Gus Grissom, Jayne Mansfield, and Ceasar Ro...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the 1964 Indy 500 victory banquet, and how the celebration started off somber with the crash that took the lives of Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald. In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1964 Indy 500 victory banquet, hearing speeches from Bobby Marshman, Jim Clark, Parnelli Jones, Walt Ha...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they talk about the passing of Merle Bettenhausen. They later look back at names and voices of the past such as Emil Andres, Tony Bettenhausen, and Jimmy Daywalt. In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the names and voices of the past, such as Freddie Agabashian, Bill Vukovich II, and Joie Chitwood. Then to wra...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the career of Gary Bettenhausen with his father’s influence, his stock car experience, and his first year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the career of Gary Bettenhausen with his 1972 Indy 500, a major injury from a crash, and his time with Pens...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the career of Phil Krueger and Cliff Hucul. In the second segment, Jake and Mike look back at the career of Jim Hurtubise. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they preview ahead to future shows of Beyond the Bricks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the career of Paul Goldsmith. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they share some good songs of NASCAR drivers Cale Yarborough and Richard Petty singing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the early Indy 500 career of Salt Walther. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they share some good stories of Salt Walthers and him making a deal with Penske. They later talk about his brief acting career in Dukes of Hazzard and Rockford Files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the early NASCAR career and brief IndyCar career of Tim Richmond. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their conversation about Tim Richmond and look back at some of his funniest and wildest interviews.    Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the end of Tim Richmon...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they look back at the career of Gordon Johncock, and how he achieved racing immortality in the 1973 Indianapolis 500. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their conversation about Gordon Johncock, how he nearly won the 1977 Indianapolis 500, his relationship with STP, and how he won his second Indy 500 in 1982. &nbs...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they recap how the 2025 Indy 500 went, and talk about the passing of Mike’s mother and Indy 500 photographer, Ron McQueeney.   In the second half of the show, Jake talks to Mike about his overseas trip to the United Kingdom to see Oasis live in concert. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about The Beatl...