The Teardown

So many drivers seemed to have a shot at getting a win at Talladega Superspeedway, but only one came through and locked himself into the playoffs. Jeff and Jordan talk about an airborne crash, the implications for drivers who failed to score a victory and what it meant for the one who did. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Jeff returns to the podcast to talk with Jordan about NASCAR at Richmond, Formula One at Imola and IndyCar's season opener at Barber. Plus Jeff finally gives his take on the Bristol dirt race and Jordan shares the story of his stolen car. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As it so often does, Martinsville produced another classic short race. Jordan Bianchi is joined by NASCAR.com's Zack Albert where they discussed everything that transpired at the Virginia half-mile, including a tense battle late between teammates. Also covered is Denny Hamlin's remarkably consistent season and where his career ranks all time, how long is too long when it comes to races at Martinsv...

Jordan Bianchi and Jenna Fryer from the Associated Press discuss NASCAR's first Cup Series race on a dirt track in half a century. The two talk about what they liked and didn't, potential changes when NASCAR returns to the Bristol dirt track in 2022, and a thrilling finish with a surprising (maybe?) winner. Get all-access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/teardown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Kyle Larson may have dominated, but Ryan Blaney emerged as the winner in Sunday's NASCAR race at Atlanta. To recap the race, Jordan Bianchi is joined by Michelle Martinelli from For The Win/USA Today. Jordan and Michelle discuss Blaney's atypical win, Larson's strong performance and then delve into the altercation between Noah Gragson and Daniel Hemric following Saturday's Xfinity Series race. Get...

One driver ends a winless streak at Phoenix Raceway while the top teams reassert their dominance. Jordan is joined by his guest co-host -- er, wait...STILL Jeff Gluck -- to break down everything from Sunday's Cup Series race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before making a stop at his home track of Phoenix Raceway this weekend, Alex Bowman swings by the 12 Questions podcast. Bowman sheds light on his discomfort in social situations and why he's so hard on himself for mistakes in the car.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The streak of surprises is over. Jeff and Jordan discuss the Las Vegas race and whether they foresaw the winner, then compare notes on what they've learned about the strength of different teams so far this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The second-year Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup Series driver brings his wit and honesty to this week's 12 Questions interview, explaining what he did wrong in his most embarrassing mistake, how he messes with people about his real job and the surprising family connection to country music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Another unpredictable race leaves Jeff and Jordan buzzing about the start to the 2021 NASCAR season. They talk all things Homestead-Miami Speedway here -- and Jordan gives his "acceptance speech" for winning the Was It A Good Race? poll last week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The scariest moment of Corey LaJoie's career and his most embarrassing story happened in the same week. In this week's 12 Questions, LaJoie details those incidents and shares other anecdotes in an entertaining conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two weeks, two unpredictable winners. Jeff and Jordan break down the latest surprise to open the 2021 NASCAR season and examine what it might mean for the rest of the regular season. Plus the guys chat with Lindsay Czarniak about her new podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first in-person 12 Questions interview in more than 11 months has Cup Series rookie Chase Briscoe chat with us through a chain-link fence at Daytona. From a hilariously embarrassing on-track incident to the latest update on his unusual diet, Briscoe brings humor and insight to this week's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

You know Lindsay Czarniak from all of her NASCAR and sports coverage over the years. Now check out this preview clip from her new podcast called "The Artist & The Athlete" where she interviews a famous athlete and musician at the same time and allows them to interact. In this segment from the debut episode, Lindsay chats with Brad Paisley and Clayton Kershaw. And check back on the Daytona road cou...

NASCAR opens the season with an unpredictable result -- unless you're Jordan Bianchi, who called such an outcome earlier in the week. Jordan and Jeff break down everything that happened in Sunday's Daytona 500 and look ahead to what it could mean for the rest of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Our series of 12 Questions interviews kicks off its 12th season with Joey Logano of Team Penske. Does Logano ever lie about his job to strangers? What does it feel like to crash a race car? And what's the most embarrassing thing he's ever done in a car? Logano answers those questions and more in our season kickoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Our 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It'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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan kick off the 2021 edition of The Teardown with eight suggestions for how NASCAR can better itself this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Santa 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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our latest year-in-review podcast, Jeff and Jordan each give their three underachievers and overachievers of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.