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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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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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English


Episodes
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Five Wide Fast Track

4/16/2026
The NASCAR circus continues on down the road, journeying from the high banks of Bristol to the lightning fast precision of Kansas. Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck takes a comprehensive look at everything happening in motorsports on this week's episode of the Gluckcast. He checks in with Front Row Motorsports racer Todd Gilliland after he scored his career best short track Cup finish at the Last Great Colosseum. Jeff also welcomes the legendary Kyle Petty to the show to talk about his upcoming Charity Ride Across America and the family dynamics of NASCAR. Fellow motorsports reporter Matt Weaver joins the show to give listeners a look at the recent CARS Tour event at the historic Nashville Fairgrounds, as well as what the future might have in store for the track. Finally, Jeff sits down with rising superstar Jade Avedisian to learn more about her transition from the dirt racing world to stock cars, and what to expect this coming weekend in Kansas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:18:48

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Bristol Breakthrough

4/12/2026
For a while it seemed like another Kyle Larson Bristol beatdown, but late race calamity changed things in a hurry. Ty Gibbs was able to break through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at the Last Great Colosseum. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case and took to the airwaves after the race to discuss the meaning of Ty's first victory, Toyota's continued dominance and Hendrick Motorsports struggles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:17:51

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Colosseum Conundrum

4/9/2026
It's time for the Last Great Colosseum. Will we have another tire debacle at Bristol on our hands like we've seen in the last two years? Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is trying to figure that out, and he sits down with Joey Logano and Goodyear Director of Racing Justin Fantozzi to get some insight. Also, he unpacks the big weekend in Rockingham and chats with first time O'Reilly Series winner William Sawalich. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:00:25

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Is Cleetus Ready for the Rock?

4/2/2026
NASCAR Cup might be off this weekend, but we are at the dawn of one of the most highly anticipated O'Reilly Series debuts in history. You may be sick of hearing about Cleetus McFarland already, but motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is charmed with the Youtube celebrity's earnest efforts to prepare for his high pressure opportunity. Jeff invites Cleetus to this week's edition of the Gluckcast to talk preparation and expectation ahead of this weekend in Rockingham. He also sits down with Casey Mears to discuss the quest for 500 Cup starts and the Athletic's Formula One liaison Luke Smith to catch up on the turbulence the series has dealt with thus far this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:12:12

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Clocking the Critics

3/29/2026
Hendrick Motorsports finally has a win on the board in 2026, thanks to Chase Elliott and Alan Gustafson rolling the dice on pit strategy. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case in Martinsville, and they took to the airwaves after the race to debate whether HMS is breathing a sigh of relief, or if there is still work to be done to catch up with the Toyotas this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:02:14

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The Paperclip Punisher

3/26/2026
After Tyler Reddick's fourth win through six races of the NASCAR Cup Series season, Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck sits down to discuss the Good Race Poll results, race winners overcoming obstacles, and the Hall of Fame debate that has taken gripped the NASCAR media landscape over the last several days. Jeff welcomes NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith onto the show and, despite issues with his webcam, discussed his season so far and the up-and-down nature of his career journey in stock car racing. With Martinsville headlining the weekend, short track ace Ryan Preece joined Jeff to discuss his success in the Next Gen car at the famous half-mile and a potential new nickname should he capture the victory. The talk of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series garage has been Parker Retzlaff who joined the show to chat about the family he's found at Viking Motorsports and how he managed his career, including a stint in the Coca Cola iRacing Series. Plus, Gluck gives his thoughts on a recent tangle between four time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and a fellow reporter. Don't forget to check out the merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:06:33

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Slick City

3/22/2026
What a start it's been for Tyler Reddick in 2026. He's now won four of the first six events, including superspeedways, a road course and an intermediate. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case in Darlington, and they took to the airwaves after the race to chat about Tyler and 23XI Racing's hot streak, RFK's impressive showing and Hendrick Motorsports struggles. Plus, the guys give their team power rankings for so far this year and an updated look at the points race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:02:52

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Early Season Boiling Points

3/20/2026
Denny Hamlin captured his 61st NASCAR Cup Series victory in Las Vegas, but the big story of the week was Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain's confrontational spillover on pit road. Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck dove into the story with both feet, interviewing Daniel on SiriuxSM and then inviting Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the honorary last driver to throw a punch and pay for it, to the Gluckcast to discuss the topic at large. Jeff also chats with Justin Allgaier on the heels of the news that Alex Bowman will be missing the next three races due to lingering affects of vertigo. Justin has been tabbed as the substitute for the 48, and will be juggling getting the car back into points contention along with his day job, driving the JR Motorsports number-7 and leading the O'Reilly Series points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:57:34

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Denny Doubles Down

3/15/2026
Denny wins in the desert is a story we've all heard before, but this time it's his 61st NASCAR Cup victory. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case, and they took to the airwaves after the race to discuss Toyota's continued dominance in 2026 and how the points standings are starting to look the way we all imagined they would. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:03:44

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Polar Points Opposites

3/12/2026
As NASCAR moves on from Phoenix to Las Vegas, motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck sits down with two drivers who find themselves at opposite ends of the new points format: Chase Briscoe and Shane Van Gisbergen. They both discuss how their teams are strategizing for the new format, including having an average point total goal for each week to help keep them above the Chase cut-off line. Jeff also chats with reporter Bob Pockrass to learn more about the upcoming IndyCar Series events in Arlington and Washington D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:02:05

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Penske Perfect

3/8/2026
What didn't Team Penske win this weekend in Phoenix? After David Malukas captured the pole and Josef Newgarden brought home first place honors in the IndyCar portion of the doubleheader, Joey Logano laid down the quickest lap and Ryan Blaney captured the win in the NASCAR Cup Series. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case, and they took to the airwaves post-race to unpack what ended up being a chaotic, tire-cutting affair in the desert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:11:31

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Racing is Supposed to be Fun

3/5/2026
Motorsports has always thrived off of the personalities of its competitors. On this episode of the Gluckcast, motorsports journalist Jeff Gluck takes a peek under the helmet and helps paint a picture of some of the most compelling driver-related stories in the sport today. On the heels of a grueling afternoon at COTA that saw him pass out from heat exhaustion, AJ Allmendinger chats with Jeff about his grit and fortitude, and not wanting to give up despite a cool shirt failure during the race. Ty Dillon joins the show to help listeners understand why Richard Childress Racing is taking a chance on the unproven talent of Cleetus McFarland. IndyCar driver and personality Conor Daly calls in to chat about the star power of Pato O'Ward and how it's helping the series rise to new popularity on an international scale. Finally, legendary film director John Dahl joins the show to talk about the importance of the NASCAR Full Speed series and how it helps to humanize drivers to race fans and viewers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:17:39

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Triple Threat

3/1/2026
As NASCAR embarks on its 77th season of competition, one would think there are no records left within reach of breaking. Tyler Reddick denied that notion today, as he became the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a season. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case, and they reconvened for a new episode of the Teardown to unpack Tyler's historic feat and how he held off none other than SVG to capture the first road course race of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:02:36

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Your Favorite Driver's Favorite Driver

2/26/2026
Atlanta this past weekend was exhilarating, and Jeff Gluck is here to put a bow on it. He sits down with the major news makers of the week, including Carson Hocevar who found himself in the headlines again despite coming up short in the Cup race and Rajah Caruth, who is quietly putting together an excellent O'Reilly Series season. Jeff also chats with young phenom Brent Crews ahead of his O'Reilly Series debut and the man who makes the exciting calls for the series, commentator Adam Alexander. Plus, Jeff reacts to the NASCAR All-Star race format and looks ahead to COTA and St. Pete. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:14:13

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Redd- Squared

2/22/2026
NASCAR fans were in for another edition of high-banks, drafting calamity this weekend in Hotlanta. NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi have the scoop as Tyler Reddick captured his second consecutive win to kick off the 2026 season. The guys discuss 23XI Racing's hot start and some of the struggles other championship contenders are showing early on so far this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:13:08

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Gluckcast 1 - Wrapping Up Daytona/Previewing Atlanta

2/19/2026
The Gluckcast is officially here! Longtime motorsports journalist Jeff Gluck debuts his new mid-week talk show, which will cover the latest storylines and opinions as well as interviews with current newsmakers in the industry. In the first episode, Jeff ties up loose ends from Daytona, chatting with Dale Earnhardt Jr. about his latest viral video clip and debating Freddie Kraft about Cleetus McFarland's NASCAR Truck debut. He also catches up with Riley Herbst and unpacks the chaotic finish of the Great American Race. Finally, Jeff sits down with NASCAR Race Director Tim Bermann to discuss the consistency in the calls throughout the Daytona weekend and how the booth held the yellows to allow the races to play out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:23:28

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Rarefied Airness

2/15/2026
The Great American Race is officially in the books, and Tyler Reddick broke through to capture the biggest win in his career. Our resident reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the scene in Daytona, and they checked into the Teardown to discuss what was a relatively controversy-free race, what to do about fuel saving and how the points are looking after race one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:01:53

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The Best Moments of the 2026 NASCAR Media Day Marathon

2/11/2026
Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were back at NASCAR media day to do the unthinkable: interview the entire Cup garage in one sitting. After nearly seven straight hours of interviews, we're bringing your our favorite moments of the day including Erik Jones hunting for mountain lions, Ryan Blaney's llama and Joey Logano's new look. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:18:11

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The 2026 NASCAR Season Preview

2/9/2026
The Clash is in the books, and the teams are heading south to Daytona. This can mean only mean one thing: the 2026 NASCAR season is officially underway. In true Teardown tradition, our hosts Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi reconvene to rank the 2026 Cup Series roster and give a team-by-team analysis. They also take the opportunity to make some very early championship picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:50:36

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A Race to RememBRRR

2/5/2026
Through a massive snow storm and an unexpected burst of sleet, NASCAR was finally able to complete the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the scene in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and they reported for another edition of the Teardown to unpack the action and debate the future of the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:59:02