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DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast

IndyCar-accredited journalists Dan Jones and Archie O'Reilly bring you the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast. From across the pond in the United Kingdom, Dan and Archie give you a fresh take on the premier single-seater series in the United States. Weekly episodes cover the latest news, in-depth recap races and often involve special guest exclusives, as well as featuring outlandish opinions and predictions, IndyCar challenges aplenty and much more! New episodes release Tuesday at 1PM UK (8AM ET).
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Episodes

Episode 121 - INTERVIEW: Will Buxton on IndyCar life with FOX

🎙️| Will Buxton re-joins Dan and Archie on the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast to speak about his first nine races with FOX Sports, including that of the Indianapolis 500. In yet another fascinating episode, Will speaks about: 🇺🇸 | Reflecting on his IndyCar move at halfway🤔 | Has the FOX project been a success?📺 | Why ratings are not yet everything❌ | The biggest challenges of the year to date💡 | How FOX coverage is continuing to evolve🌟 | Highlights from the 2025 season so far🎙️ | Returning fr...

Jul 10, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Episode 120 - Palou-uh-oh (2025 Mid-Ohio Review)

😮| There were stunning scenes at Mid-Ohio, as Álex Palou's late race mistake handed victory to Scott Dixon to become just the third winner this season. Dan and Archie have plenty to break down from the race and preview next weekend's action at Iowa Speedway.

Jul 08, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Episode 119 - Louis Foster on his maiden Pole Position

🎙️| IndyCar's latest polesitter joins the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as Louis Foster re-joins Dan and Archie to discuss his stunning lap at Road America as well as his accident at Gateway. Also listen in to soundbites from Graham and Bobby Rahal previewing the action at Mid-Ohio.

Jul 03, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Episode 118 - 2025 Mid-Season Review

😲| To the shock of both Dan and Archie, IndyCar has reached it's halfway point in 2025, so what better time for the team to look back at the first nine races of 2025 and looking forward to the nine that will close out the season. Listen in for: 🤝 | Obligatory Palou and Kirkwood plaudits 🥇 | Our alternative driver of the season so far 🎶 | Unsung heroes from the first half of 2025 😳 | Who has surprised us across nine races? 🆕 | The standout new face in a new place 😔 | Disappointments of the...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Episode 117 - Let's Have a Party (2025 Road America Review)

🎵| Everybody has the Red Solo Cup song stuck in their head, including Dan and Archie on the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast as Álex Palou took the Solo Cup car to victory lane to claim his sixth win of the season. The duo reviewed all the action from Road America.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Episode 116 - Oval Merchant? (2025 Gateway Review)

⭕| Kyle Kirkwood finally shrugged off his 'Street Course Merchant' title as he claimed his first victory on an oval to become an 'Oval Merchant?' Dan and Archie have plenty to recap in IndyCar's best race of 2025 so far, including: #INDYCAR #IndyCarPodcast

Jun 17, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Episode 115 - Louis Foster on his maiden Indy 500

🎙️| Louis Foster once again joins Dan and Archie on the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast for an exclusive interview, looking back after his scary crash at Detroit and the tales of an Indianapolis 500 rookie. Listen in for:💥 | Recollections of the big Detroit crash 🤔 | What was the cause of the incident? 👀 | Reflecting on his rookie Indy 500 💪 | The importance of mental strength 🇯🇵 | Being teammates with “insane” Sato🔎 | The feeling of driving in qualifying trim⁉️ | The impact of watching others ...

Jun 10, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Episode 114 - King of the Streets (2025 Detroit Review)

💥| There was chaos on the Streets of Detroit in IndyCar's Detroit Grand Prix, with Dan and Archie reviewing all the action from a weekend filled with crashes, controversy and chaos. Listen in for: 👑 | How Kirkwood emerged as street king⁉️ | Would Herta have been worthy winner?⚠️ | Assessing the new post-race penalties🥈 | Was Ferrucci’s best-ever result lucky?💥 | Breaking down the race’s key incidents 🇪🇸 | Does Palou’s DNF change title picture?🥩 | More McLaughlin-Kanaan contention🤔 | The ...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Episode 118 - 2025 Mid-Season Review

😲| To the shock of both Dan and Archie, IndyCar has reached it's halfway point in 2025, so what better time for the team to look back at the first nine races of 2025 and looking forward to the nine that will close out the season.

Jun 01, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Episode 113 - Day of Destiny (2025 Indy 500 Review)

🏆| Álex Palou sealed his legacy as an all-time IndyCar great by taking his fifth win in six to start 2025 as he won the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. James Scott joins Dan and Archie to recap the race, listen in for:🥛 | Palou cements legendary IndyCar status🟡 | A recap of the key incidents of the race💔 | A rundown of all the Indy heartbreak ⁉️ | How did this Indy 500 rank as a race? ⚠️ | Post-race penalties for failed inspection📈 | Incredible viewership numbers for FOX➕ | Analysis ...

May 27, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Episode 112 - The Milk Awaits (2025 Indy 500 Preview)

Dan and Archie preview the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 after insights from all 33 drivers on media day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. #INDYCAR #INDYCARPodcast

May 23, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Episode 111 - Heroes and Zeroes (2025 Indy 500 Qualifying)

🫨 | The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast have a crazy week of Indianapolis 500 practice and qualifying to recap after Robert Shwartzman took the unlikeliest of pole positions before Team Penske once again were involved in a cheating scandal.#INDYCAR #INDYCARPODCAST

May 20, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Episode 110 - El Mago Palou (2025 Indy GP Review)

🤯| Álex Palou's dominant start to 2025 continued as he won at Indianapolis to make it an incredible four wins of five to start 2025. Listen in as the team discuss:🇪🇸 | What more to say about Palou’s run?😵‍💫 | The confusing championship standings⁉️ | Was this a good Indy road course race?🟡 | Reaction to a caution after 408 laps👏 | A significant weekend for the RLL team 🇲🇽 | An important bounce back for O’Ward🤔 | What is the Penske pecking order? 😬 | A tough weekend for Andretti Global�...

May 13, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Episode 109 - Palou's Perfection (2025 Barber Review)

It was perfection for Álex Palou as he won his third race in four to open up a 60 point lead at the top of the IndyCar standings at Barber Motorsports Park. Listen in for: 🇪🇸 | Palou’s greatest career drive so far? 🇩🇰 | Is Lundgaard making McLaren his own? 🇳🇱 | A heroic performance from VeeKay 🤷‍♂️ | How to assess Penske’s start to 2025 😩 | Ericsson disaster as Andretti struggle 🗣️ | Herta on Barber and his start to the year 🇸🇪 | Rosenqvist reflects on hitting 100 races 🟡 | How the c...

May 06, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Episode 108 - Dennis Hauger on his move to Indy NXT

Dennis Hauger joins Dan and Archie on the latest episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as he gives insight into why he switched to Indy NXT for 2025. Listen in for: ⁉️ | Why did Hauger move to Indy NXT? ❌ | Turning down attractive offers in F2 📈 | The trend of drivers moving from Europe 🤔 | What is the appeal of the US ladder? 🏆 | A dominant debut weekend in St. Pete ⭕️ | Getting to grips with driving on ovals 👀 | Chasing the championship as a rookie 💈 | Will we be seeing the mullet retu...

Apr 30, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Episode 107: Louis Foster on his rookie races in IndyCar

Louis Foster joins Dan and Archie once again on the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast to reflect on the Indianapolis 500 open test as well as a reflection on the Brit's first three races in the series.

Apr 29, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Episode 106 - Open Test Recap

The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast is a bit later this week, but that gives the team some time to reflect on all the action at Indianapolis after two days of testing ahead of the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing' on May 25th. Listen in for: ⁉️ | What can we read into the Open Test? 💥 | Two big crashes on the second day 🟠 | A possible final Double attempt for Larson? 🆚 | The Honda-Chevy manufacturer battle 🤔 | What impact has the hybrid had at Indy? 🗣️ | Power on what makes Indy so special #INDYCAR #...

Apr 26, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Episode 104 - In-Seasoning

🤝 | An IndyCar special Connections quiz 🗣️ | Kirkwood on his progress & Long Beach 🏝️ | Looking ahead to Round Three of 2025 📝 | Ex-IndyCar President Jay Frye joins RLL 🟠 | Larson’s 2025 Double livery revealed 🧠 | The latest in our predictor tournaments #INDYCAR #INDYCARPodcast

Apr 10, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 104

Episode 103 - Rule Changes Reaction

🗣️ | It's another off-week for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast - and after reacting to your crazy predictions, Dan and Archie now react to your proposed IndyCar rule changes! Listen in for: 🔵 | Should IndyCar adopt the blue flag rule? 🟡 | Debate over closing pits under caution ❌ | Should losing qualifying laps be a penalty? 🛞 | Could IndyCar alter its tyre rules at all? ⁉️ | Would NASCAR Overtime work in IndyCar? ➕ | Many more outlandish ideas! #INDYCAR #INDYCARPODCAST...

Apr 01, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Episode 102 - Professor of Perfection (2025 Thermal Review)

🌴| After a bizarre weekend at IndyCar's first points-paying race at The Thermal Club, there is plenty to break down for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast as Dan and Archie give their take the race. Listen in for: 🇪🇸 | How Palou made it back-to-back wins 🌟 | What is it that makes Palou so special? 🟠 | A big weekend for Arrow McLaren 🇩🇰 | Is Lundgaard a match for O’Ward? 😬 | A disastrous weekend for Team Penske 🌶️ | The McLaughlin and DeFrancesco clash 🗣️ | Rossi speaks on his time at ECR so ...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Episode 101 - Bold Prediction Reaction

🤯 | We let YOU do the predicting on the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast this week, as Dan and Archie react to your craziest IndyCar predictions and give their opinions on them. We recap all the latest news from the last few weeks and give a bit of insight into this weekend's race at Thermal. Listen in for: 🫵 | Reacting to your punchy predictions 🇯🇵 | Takuma Sato returns for the Indy 500 🤝 | Toby Sowery joins RLL as reserve driver ⏰ | IndyCar success in the Sebring 12 Hours 🕷️ | IndyCar teams emba...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Episode 100 - INTERVIEW: Conor Daly on his rollercoaster IndyCar career

💯 | In the 100th episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, Dan and Archie are joined by Juncos Hollinger Racing's Conor Daly in a fascinating insight into the highs and lows of his crazy IndyCar career. Listen in for: 💭 | Reflecting on the opening round of 2025 🟢 | The making of an IndyCar return with JHR 🥉 | The significance of the Milwaukee podium 💰 | Fighting through the business of racing ✅ | The positives taken from leaving ECR 🔄 | Coming close to making a NASCAR switch 🧠 | Learning f...

Mar 11, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Episode 99 - Conquistador of Concrete (2025 St. Pete Review)

💥| INDYCAR IS BACK! The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast had a race to review for the first time in six months after Álex Palou conquered the concrete to pick off where he left in 2024. In a bumper race review, listen out for: 🗣️ | Featured on this episode: soundbites from race winner Álex Palou, pole sitter Scott McLaughlin and six-time champion Scott Dixon. Plus insights from FOX analysts Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe! 🇪🇸 | How Palou overcame traffic to win 📻 | Would Dixon have won with wor...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Episode 98 - Sting Ray Robb on his move to Juncos Hollinger Racing

➕| In a bonus episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, Juncos Hollinger Racing's Sting Ray Robb joins Dan and Archie to preview his 2025 season and reflect on a difficult 2024. Listen in for:📝 | The story of Robb’s JHR signing😳 | Surprise at Malukas’s move to Foyt 😡 | Overcoming an unsavoury first JHR exit 🤝 | Rebuilding relationships with Juncos 🔎 | Reflecting on the 2024 IndyCar season🟢 | Racing for a third team in three years🔜 | Setting goals for the 2025 campaign😁 | Wanting to redisc...

Feb 27, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Episode 97 - 2025 Season Preview

🥳 | IT'S RACE WEEK! After six months of Off-Seasoning, IndyCar is back, as Dan and Archie bring their season preview alongside good friend of the podcast, James Scott. The team preview what 2025 may look like for all 11 teams as well as other key notices heading into the new season. #INDYCAR #INDYCARPODCAST

Feb 25, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Episode 96 - INTERVIEW: Will Buxton on his switch to IndyCar with FOX Sports

💥| It's a bumper BONUS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW on this week's episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as Dan and Archie are joined by newly announced play-by-play commentator for FOX Sports, Will Buxton, as he discusses his surprise move to IndyCar. Listen in for:🤔 | Why did Will make the switch to IndyCar?🇧🇷 | The chat with Hinch that made it happen🎙️ | Returning to play-by-play commentary📚 | Inside Will’s preparations for the season 🤝 | Sharing a booth with Hinch and T-Bell🫵 | Why you sho...

Feb 23, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Episode 95 - 2025 Season Predictions

🔮| The crystal ball is back out, as Dan and Archie are joined by friend of the podcast, James Scott, as the trio predict how 2025 will pan out including: 🏆 | Our picks for the 2025 IndyCar champion 3️⃣ | Can Newgarden do the Indy 500 again? ⁉️ | Who wins the Rookie of the Year battle? 😳 | Predicting our surprise package of 2025 🔄 | The best new face in a new place 🤔 | Who will improve the most from 2024? 😱 | Bold predictions for the year ahead 🥇 | Predicting every race winner in 2025 ✅ | ...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Episode 94 - Off-Seasoning: New Faces in New Places

👋| The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast have waved goodbye to Off-Seasoning in one final round-up of all recent IndyCar news. Listen in for: 🗞️ | Big leadership changes at IndyCar 🇳🇱 | VeeKay returns with Dale Coyne Racing 💰 | Multi-million-dollar Super Bowl promotion 👋 | A change in role for a key Penske official 🎨 | Rating the latest liveries for 2025 season ➕ | Your latest IndyCar history lesson! #INDYCAR #INDYCARPodcast

Feb 15, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Episode 93 - Jacob Abel on making the step up to IndyCar

👋| IndyCar's newest driver, Jacob Abel joins the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast as he makes the step up to the series full-time with Dale Coyne Racing in 2025. In a feature length interview with Jacob, listen out for:✅ | Becoming an IndyCar driver for 2025🌴 | Testing at the Thermal Club last week✍🏻 | The story of the move to Dale Coyne ☎️ | How are these sorts of deals made? 🤝 | Establishing a relationship with the team🤔 | Why Coyne is an ideal team for rookies👀 | What would the perfect teammate...

Feb 04, 202546 min
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