Hold The Pass Podcast

What happens when lawyer-turned-NFL analyst interviews F1 drivers? Mark Schofield of SB Nation shares how his journey from law to media shaped the way he tells stories about athletes and high-stakes competition. We talked to him about the similarities between football and  Formula 1, how sports coverage has evolved over the years, and why the best sports stories are really about the people behind...

The Formula 1 British Grand Prix is more than your average motor race. It's an engineering face-off held on a historic battlefield where innovation, controversy, and legendary moments have all unfolded. In this episode, Fatima and Misha chat about how Silverstone’s roots as a Royal Air Force base shaped the birthplace of modern racing and Motorsport Valley, some iconic wins that the British GP, in...

What if the secret to transforming motorsport industry standards isn’t just in cutting edge engineering but in community, mentorship, and resource sharing?  We talked to Lindsay Stroz, a lead engineer at Radical Cup Canada and co-director of Queens Racing Formula SAE, about how she turned her passion into leadership, founded a lasting top-tier conference for women in motorsport and engineering and...

What does community really mean in motorsport? In this episode, we are joined by BeDifferential creator and host Eva Gregory to chat about how the community plays into F1 and racing as a whole, from fan spaces and social media to inclusivity in motorsport. After hosting us last week on the BeDifferential Podcast to discuss who gets to be a racing fan, Eva joins Hold the Pass to continue the conver...

Three months ago we started Hold the Pass, and today we’re looking back on those three months, the lessons we learned and how we got to where we are today. From what brought us to starting this show and getting over the anxiety of asking people to guest on the show to some of our craziest experiences in motorsport, we take this week to reflect on our journey s far and where we hope to go from here...

What does a racing marshal actually do? In this episode we sit down with Yvette (aka @motorsportsmarshal), who tells us all about what it’s like being on the edge of the track at Formula 1, 24 Hours of Le Mans, MotoGP and more. From starting at local club racing to her very first time at an F1 track, Yvette tells us her story and gives insights into how to become a racing marshal, what a typical r...

The Formula 1 British Grand Prix is more than your average motor race. It's an engineering face-off held on a historic battlefield where innovation, controversy, and legendary moments have all unfolded. In this episode, Fatima and Misha chat about how Silverstone’s roots as a Royal Air Force base shaped the birthplace of modern racing and Motorsport Valley, some iconic wins that the British GP...

A home Grand Prix is a big deal, and for the hosts of Hold the Pass, that's the Canadian GP. In this episode we get into some of the most notable moments in Canadian Formula 1 history, from Canada’s only F1 constructor team, to the Wall of Champions and even a cancelled F1 race because of a sponsorship feud between two major Canadian beer brands. Use code MISHA to get 30 days free and 70% off...

Ever wonder what it takes to be a motorsports photographer? We spoke about exactly this with Jordan Chapman, who has photographed everything from Formula 1, Formula E, and Formula Winter, to London and Paris Fashion Week. We spoke about it all, from her journey into photography to navigating the experience of being the only black woman photographer in the paddock and so much more. This is a must-s...

In our 10th episode of Hold the Pass, we sit down with 7-year-old sim racer and karting driver Landon Batson alongside his father, Dameron, to talk about his rapid rise in motorsport. From discovering Formula 1 through watching Drive to Survive with his dad to racing against older drivers in karting and sim racing, Landon shares how he got his passion for fast cars and his dreams of one day making...

Join Fatima and Misha as they go on yet another deep dive into the world of motorsport, this time looking into the side quests that various Formula 1 drivers have had over time. From Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's continued rivalry in Extreme H to Carlos Sainz's burger restaurant and beyond, discover some of the most interesting and perhaps unexpected side projects and business ventures...

Tasia Johnson has built her career from the ground up while staying true to herself and her values. In doing so, not only has she built an incredibly diverse and inclusive community but has grown a massive platform by combining her love for motorsport, running, the arts and more. In our latest episode, we talk to her about how it all started, how her career has taken the shape it has so far, and t...

On our second solo episode, we sat down to talk about one of our favourite things: F1 fan culture! From the ever-lasting presence of the elite and the types of conversations happening in online fandom spaces, to the changing demographic and growing fan diversity, we take a look at the F1 fans of the past and present, and how some things have (or haven’t changed).  Follow us: Instagram:  @holdthepa...

On the latest episode of the podcast, Canadian racing star Alana Carter joins us to talk about how she built up her career, from driving junk cars with her father to her recent success AE Victory Racing shootout. She digs into the mental side of things, telling us about how she deals with internal pressure, forming good racing habits, and what makes her such a versatile driver.  Follow us: Instagr...

Fatima and Misha sit down for a solo episode to discuss one of their favourite races in Formula 1: the Japanese Grand Prix. From legendary moments like Hunt vs. Lauda and Senna vs. Prost to Suzuka’s unique track design and technical challenges, we explore why this race has shaped so many F1 championships. We also pay tribute to Jules Bianchi and discuss the impact his accident had on the sport how...

Ron Fellows is an icon of endurance racing and a key figure in Canadian motorsports. He has won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans two times, holds multiple titles as Champion of the American Le Mans series, and his impact on the Canadian racing community has earned him a spot in the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame as well as the Order of Canada. We sat down to talk to him about his incredible c...

We sat down with Ella Coppola, founder of the Motorsport Girlies, to talk about her work in building a massive online community for women to connect through their love of motorsport and pop culture. From growing her platform to collaborating with scholarship programs to create real opportunities for women across the racing industry, Ella shared with us how her journey unfolded and how she hopes to...

Dre Harrison has been in the motorsport space for over a decade and creating content even longer. From working with WTF1, Motorsport Network and, mostly recently, Crash.net, to establishing his own podcast and content platform, Motorsport 101, he has seen first hand the way media has evolved in the racing sphere. Here, he talks about his own journey and the learnings he has had over the past 10 ye...

Sarah Kaye, better known as Sarah on the Grid, sits down with Hold The Pass for our very first podcast. She takes us through her journey from just chatting about F1 with her friends to becoming one of the most recognizable motorsport creators online. Along the way, she has contributed to the publication of The Paddock Journal and worked directly with teams like Audi, Cadillac, and Williams. Sarah...

Grab your all-access pass to the world of sports and join your co-hosts Fatima Barrow and Misha Husic on the Hold The Pass Podcast. Through conversations with each other as well as guests, they will explore all the nooks and crannies of your favourite racing series, from F1 to IMSA and beyond. In this episode, we introduce you to your HTPP team: Misha and Fatima. Follow us: Instagram:   @holdthepa...