Hoppy Mellow

Off the Chain! Racing Podcast

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Buckle up. Off the Chain isn’t your dad’s racing podcast (unless your dad is a total legend). Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep into all things NASCAR with no PR-approved filters and zero corporate fluff. We talk about all the hottest stories and takes flying around the podcast universe from Gluck to Dale Jr to Denny and then blow 'em out of the water with better takes of our own. Why? Because we're not media, we're fans. And fans know best. Race breakdowns, unhinged debates, ridiculous questions no one else is asking, and the kind of energy you onl...

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Hoppy Mellow

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Sports

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Nov 5, 2025

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Episodes

16 Car, Corner Pocket - Episode 082 28.03.2022

A relatively quite first 2 stages at COTA gave way to an epic third stage that culminated with a last lap thriller that saw Ross Chastain getting his first career Cup win and smash the hell out of a Florida watermelon. How sweet it was. The Chain Gang is here to break down all the racing action from Austin, TX.

Reconfigured It Out - Episode 081 22.03.2022

HOTlanta did not disappoint those fans looking to be entertained! The Chain Gang talk through the reconfig of the track, how it affected the racing, and why Jeff Gluck is WRONG!

The Briscoe Kid Rides into the Sunset - Episode 080 14.03.2022

Episode 80 of the best podcast in NASCAR is here and we have plenty to to talk about when it comes to Phoenix Raceway! The next time we're at this track we'll be crowning a champion. Some teams are leaving feeling pretty good and others be like, WTF. Let's get it!

The Hacker Strikes Again at Vegas - Episode 079 07.03.2022

Vegas had more spins on the track than it did on the roulette wheels when NASCAR came to town! Kyle Larson almost got another win but the Hendrick boys played nice and Bowman hacked his way into another victory. See what the Chain Gang thinks about these shenanigans and find out Willy's plan to back out of going to Bristol dirt this April...

LarSON of a Gun - Episode 078 28.02.2022

After an action packed race of spins and lead changes, the 2021 champ got the job done even if that meant taking out his own Hendrick teammate in the process! Congrats to Kyle Larson and let's see what happens at Vegas baby!?

Daytona Dreamin' - Episode 077 21.02.2022

It's Daytona. Let's Fing Go.

Clash Money Racing Gangstas - Episode 076 07.02.2022

The first ever race held inside the LA Coliseum was the spectacle we had been waiting for. From Pitbull to Ice Cube and bumper to fender, we had all the action we could handle over the course of the weekend. The race season has now been kicked off and the Chain Gang is back to go over all the action with hot takes and no brakes! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!

2022 Season Preview & Predictions - Episode 075 10.01.2022

The Gang is all here in the cold of winter to make some hot takes on predictions for the 2022 NASCAR season which we believe will be one of the most UNPREDICTABLE in NASCAR racing history!! LFG.

2021 Season Finale - Episode 074 24.11.2021

Willy wants to know why we're all on his phone and we want to know why Willy is such a lightweight! All this and more when The Chain Gang does an epic recap of everything 2021 NASCAR. Stay tuned for some predictions and some reflections in this week's season closer!!

Robbed at Phoenix! - Episode 073 09.11.2021

In the grand finale podcast of 2021, the Chain Gang recorded their first ever "hot take" between stages 1 and 2 during the race followed by a post race podcast where Hoppy was channeling his inner Ben Rhodes and the Chain Gang had to carry on without him while he rage quit the night to have a Truex pity party. Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Choose Your Own Paperclip Adventure - Episode 072 02.11.2021

There are certain forces in nature that are undeniable and unfailing and the fall Martinsville race is one of those forces to be reckoned with!! Just when you thought the race seemed to be quiet, it all blew up and we had drama everywhere. The Chain Gang is here to break it all down and a also tell you what to expect in Phoenix when we crown a champion!!

RIP 550 hp Gen 6 Package - Episode 071 25.10.2021

From Twisted Metal at Texas to the downfall of Penske in Kansas, Kyle Larson may have won again but all bets are off as we get ready to close out the '21 season with 2 750 hp package races to settle this championship! The Chain Gang is ready to roll!!

Twisted Metal Texas Two Step - Episode 070 18.10.2021

There was carnage at Texas reminiscent of a plate race and it was all Bubba's fault! Larson slid into victory lane for the second time in a row and the 8th win of his storybook season. We're all left to wonder... how will Penske racing screw it all up... or at least, that's what Hoppy's wondering. The gang is all here to to hash out the Texas race and what we'll see with only 3 races to go in the...

Merry Off Season, Happy! - Episode 069 12.10.2021

Every day I'm Rovalin'! The Chain Gang rolled down to Charlotte for our 4th Roval race in a row and it was well worth the price of admission!! We laughed, we cried, we told Kevin Harvick to have a merry new year. All his and more in the Chain Gang's 69th podcast. Niiiiiiice.

Bubba's Luvin' It - Episode 068 05.10.2021

Nascar was a day late and a few laps short of racing into Tuesday. Bubba got the win and the fans all got short changed out of what should have been one of the best weekends of racing all year. DAMN YOU MOTHER NATURE!! Regardless, the Chain Gang (mostly meaning Checky and Hoppy) were here to break down the playoff standings and what we expect to see when we go ROVALIN next week!!

NASCAR Crapped Out - Episode 067 28.09.2021

Hope NASCAR is taking notes.... Going from Bristol Baby to Vegas Baby didn't turn out so good for Vegas... The Chain Gang is still here to tell you all about it and make sure Willy in line!

Bristol Baby Jesus - Episode 066 20.09.2021

Bristol did not disappoint! With Harvick v. Elliot, Larson winning again, and Ganassi out to lunch... we are down to 12 playoff drivers already!!

Can't Keep a Good Martin Down - Episode 065 13.09.2021

Martin Truex Jr spotted Denny Hamlin the field when he got black flagged on the start but he came all the way back to pass Denny and ride off into the sunset at Richmond! The chain gang is here to break down all the action and speculate on what will happen when we wrap up RD 1 of the Playoffs next week at Bristol Baby!

Video Game Mode - Episode 064 07.09.2021

At Darlington all the Hendrick cars hit something but at least Kyle Larson did it on purpose going for the win! The chain gang finally pressures Willy into getting a new mic and Check gives her in person report from the Lady In Black. LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!

The Package Playoff Maker - Episode 063 30.08.2021

Young Ryan Blaney, using lessons learned from his father, wins the 2021 COKE ZERO TASTES BETTER NOW 400!! Hoppy is FIRED UP about the lack of horsepower on these cars and the Chain Gang makes it's Playoff Predictions!

Rain Rain Go Bla-ney - Episode 062 24.08.2021

The action from Michigan Raceway was Daytona like and Hoppy was entertained along with ~70% of the Twitter audience :-) Hoppy, Willy, and Checky discuss Reddick vs. Dillion, Childress vs. BK, and who will win Daytona next week! Come hang with the gang!

Ding Dong the Curb is Dead - Episode 061 16.08.2021

The Indy Road Racing Entertainment Experience did NOT disappoint, ladies and gentlemen!! Our 14th winner this season wasn't even a NASCAR regular! The Briscoe kid took out Hamlin while he was parked and Christopher Bell kept whining all the way into his next wreck. WHAT A RACE!

Glen you hear me now? Episode 060 10.08.2021

Hoppy, Checky, and Willy were a day late and Big Brother short trying to record our podcast all about the race wat WATKINS GLEN... good race, bad jokes, ugly episode. Listen at your own risk... you've been warned!!!!

Off the Chain: The Next Generation - Episode 059 02.08.2021

SPECIAL RELEASE EPISODE THIS WEEK: The Chain Gang did their homework and they've got ALL the details on NASCAR's "Next Gen Race Car".... they changed everything except the drivers' seat!! Willy gets confused, Checky is live from NY dirt racing scene, and Hoppy is here with more predictions as usual! Let's go, y'all!!

Armadilla Thrilla! - Episode 058 19.07.2021

The rain disrupted, daylight shortened, thrilla with Armadilla was a HECK OF A RACE. There's so much to talk about with the Chain Gang in this week's episode that we went epically long but it flew by... much like the racing action this weekend!

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