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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

Bonus Episode - IndyCar Content Day One

An extra special episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as Dan and Archie delve into all the news coming out of Day One of the IndyCar Content Days, after 14 driver interviews. With so much said, Dan and Archie have plenty to speak about including: ❤️ | Josef Newgarden’s desire to love IndyCar again 💔 | The end of the Bus Bros series? 🗣️ | “Josef sacked the producer” 🙌 | Remembering Gil de Ferran with Helio Castroneves 🏎️ | Thermal, Milwaukee and the hybrid 🍴 | A dinner with Penske Entert...

Jan 15, 202453 min

Episode 35 - Best of 2023

😊 | What a first year for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast! And to celebrate, they've picked out their favourite moments and bundled them all into one MASSIVE Episode! All the best bits of 2023, all in one condensed episode! Just some of what's included: 🗣 | Our reaction to the Indy 500 📱 | Social Media Fame for one of our hosts 🥊 | Our favourite moment of the 2023 season 😅 | Sting Ray Robb knowing our first question 👏 | Tom Blomqvist on beating a certain F1 driver 👀 | Tom's look ahead to 202...

Jan 09, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34 - INTERVIEW: Callum Ilott on his Past, Present and Future

😍 | IT. IS. HERE. The BIGGEST EVER episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast sees Callum Ilott join the podcast for ONE HOUR, yes, ONE HOUR of chatter. With so much to talk about from his shock departure from IndyCar, to his plans with Jota and his future IndyCar aspirations, there is so much to be excited about. Just some of the things Callum and the team talk about include: 🇺🇸 | Opting for IndyCar when the F1 dream ended 🗓️ | An initial IndyCar opportunity in 2019 🏎️ | Adapting to driving i...

Jan 02, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33 - Robb Returns

👏 | It's a welcome return for Sting Ray Robb to the IndyCar Paddock in 2024, as he switches to A.J. Foyt Racing. The team discuss that and throwback to their interview with Robb in the latest edition of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast. All that to listen to this Boxing Day including: ✍🏻 | Sting Ray Robb joins AJ Foyt Racing ❓ | Is this the correct move from Foyt? 🤝 | What impact will the Penske alliance have? 📲 | A look at Benjamin Pedersen’s statement 🤔 | Who will end up in Foyt’s second seat...

Dec 26, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32 - 2023 Christmas Special

🎁 | The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast is in the festive spirit for this week as they bring their 2023 Christmas Special, which features the team's favourite EVER segment, as well as a podcast moment that will go down in history, all that including: 🎅 | Which driver is IndyCar's santa? 🧝‍♂️ | Who is the elf of the paddock? 👴 | Which drivers do we see as the Wise Men? ❓️| Who else would be an Xmas related figure? 👶 | A history lesson on the IndyCar Christmas Day births 😆 | Our festive names for I...

Dec 19, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31 - Off-Seasoning, Part Six

🗣️| It's a Christmas Miracle for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast as they have PLENTY to speak about in this week's episode, with news breaking about engines, chassis, driver and much more as the team talk about: 🗓️ | Hybrid engine delayed: the right decision? 💭 | Our thoughts on the hybrid technology 🤔 | Has the testing distribution been fair? 🇯🇵 | Could Honda really leave IndyCar? 🏎️ | Does IndyCar need a new chassis? ✅ | Conor Daly to partake in the Indy 500 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | Is there an In...

Dec 12, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30 - Off-Seasoning, Part Five

The off-season grind continues for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as they give you all the latest updates in the world of IndyCar in the last couple of weeks, and talk about some information vital to the series future. All that including: 📝 | Reflecting on the latest Alex Palou news 🤔 | Will the contract saga impact him in 2024? 🇲🇽 | Pato O’Ward’s ventures into Formula 1 ❓ | What could Callum Ilott’s 2024 plans be? 📸 | Can we read into the recent driver meeting? 🔎 | What are Conor Daly’s fu...

Dec 05, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 29 - Unpopular Opinions

💬 | Lot's of chatter on this week's Episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast as the team react to YOUR controversial opinions sent in over our Instagram! An action packed episode with lots of debate and engaging topics, with all of the following points discussed: 🏎️ | Is IndyCar’s racing product better than F1? ⭕️ | Why is oval racing seen as boring? 🤝 | Could IndyCar support F1 at COTA or in Vegas? 🤔 | Was the 2023 Indy 500 restart untoward? 🗺️ | Should IndyCar be broadcast worldwide? 🌎 | ...

Nov 28, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28 - 2023 Trivia Challenge

⏰ | There's last minute heroics on the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast this week, as the team scramble to find an Episode at the 11th Hour. However, through much perseverance , the first of many post-2023 challenges are in order, with the trivia question putting results, liveries and lap leader knowledge to the test and includes one of the best ever Podcast moments yet... that to look out for amongst... 🏎️ | Guessing all of the team’s car sponsors 🤔 | Who had the most liveries in 2023? 5️⃣ | Recallin...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27 - Off-Seasoning, Part Four

🫢| Shock horror for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast as Graham Rahal is finally announced at RLL, is amongst the topics on this week's episode of the podcast, which features further key news in the driver market and an entire segment on tents? Catch all that as well as: 📝 | The most expected news of silly season 🤔 | What could Graham Rahal do in 2024? 3️⃣ | Downscaling to three cars at Andretti ❓ | Can three cars be the magic formula? 🔙 | When Andretti ran six cars… 🇺🇸 | IndyCar representation...

Nov 14, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26 - Off-Seasoning, Part Three

😮‍💨| The off-season slog continues for the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, BUT, the announcement of Romain Grosjean to Juncos Hollinger Racing does give a key talking point in this week's episode of the Podcast. The team delve into the announcement, as well as bring up other topics that meet the eye including: 🇫🇷 | Our thoughts on Romain Grosjean’s move 🔎 | The Frenchman’s expectations for 2024 😬 | A concerning record of retirements ❓ | Will he thrive back at a ‘smaller’ team? 🤔 | Did Juncos ha...

Nov 07, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25 - Off-Seasoning, Part Two

After struggling for content last week, the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast has plenty to talk about this time around with huge developments in the driver market and much more as the team discuss: 🇧🇷 | Pietro Fittipaldi’s unexpected IndyCar return 🇪🇪 | A fourth RLL car for Juri Vips in future? 📝 | Where are we with Graham Rahal’s new deal? 🇩🇰 | Christian Rasmussen’s deserved step up 🇺🇸 | A big season for Ed Carpenter in the No.20 😱 | Will Callum Ilott really be without a seat? ⁉️ | An opening...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24 - Off-Seasoning, Part One

Off-Season is dragging on, but the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast is still going strong - just, with the start of the 'off-seasoning phase.' But, there's still plenty to talk about, including:🇦🇷 | Agustin Canapino to return for 2024❓ | Does Callum Ilott stay at Juncos?🟢 | Who else could Juncos go for?🇺🇸 | IndyCar back on track at Milwaukee 🔙 | A quiz on last time out at Milwaukee🏆 | Friend of the podcast wins in Atlanta🔎 | A delve into IndyCar’s representatives at Petit🗣️ | Leigh Diffey’s new...

Oct 24, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23 - 2023 Driver Review, Part Two

Part Two of the 2023 DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast is finally here! After reviewing 16th-38th in the previous edition, the team get to the business end of the field in this episode, as the top dogs are ranked, and there's lot's more to speak about including:📚 | The incredibly story of Graham Rahal’s year🇫🇷 | Where did it go wrong for Romain Grosjean?🇸🇪 | Did Felix Rosenqvist deserve more from 2023?🇺🇸 | Which Andretti American impressed the most?🇩🇰 | Christian Lundgaard’s sensational sophomor...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22 - INTERVIEW: A chat with Tom Blomqvist

🎙️| Tom Blomqvist joins the IndyCar Podcast! 🏎️| Yes, you saw that correctly, 2023 IndyCar debutee, and 2024 rookie, Tom Blomqvist joins the IndyCar Podcast to talk about his IMSA season and his first forays into IndyCar. There's so much to talk about in such little time, but just some of the highlights include: 🏎️ | A career driving almost everything 🇳🇱 | Beating Max Verstappen in a championship 🇺🇸 | An exciting first experience this week 🔎 | Looking ahead to Petit Le Mans 🔙 | Looking ...

Oct 10, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21 - Tom Gaymor on all things IndyCar!

🍿| A BUMPER EPISODE! 🎙️| The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast are excitingly joined by Sky Sports IndyCar Commentator, Tom Gaymor, for this weeks edition of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast. With lots to discuss from calendars to sleeping on floors to the insight of commentary, there is loads to chat about on this week's episode, including: 🏎️ | A dive into his racing career 🎙️ | How he got into broadcasting 📝 | The preparation that goes into commentary 🇺🇸 | The attraction of covering IndyCar 🚔 | Hi...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20 - 2023 Driver Review, Part One

MORE SEASON REVIEW! Yes, the season is over, but the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast keeps on giving, as they go through driver-by-driver, assessing their 2023 performances and *attempting* to put them into a tierlist. The team tier them by: 🥼 | Were you created in a lab? 🤏 | Almost created in a lab 💪 | As strong as a Dallara DW12 ⚖️ | As Mid as Ohio 😬 | Not quite bumped… 🥊 | Bumped from the list ❌ | Non-applicable (we didn’t see enough) #IndyCar #IndyCarPodcast #F1

Sep 26, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19 - End of Year Review

The IndyCar season is over 😔, but the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast is still here! The team review the thrilling 2023 season, and pick out highlights, storylines and much more including: ⭐️ | Our moments of the season 😱 | The surprise drivers of the season 😕 | Disappointments of the season 🏎️ | The unanimous best race of the season 🔙 | Revisiting our predications through the year 🗞️ | Chip Ganassi Racing’s fifth entry for 2024 #F1 #IndyCar #Podcast #IndyCarPodcast...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18 - Cautions, Chaos and Conclusions

🎙| Missed the IndyCar CHAOS at Laguna Seca? Well don't worry, as the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast *attempt* to recap the chaotic race, which saw Scott Dixon take a 3rd victory of the season in the finale. And there's much more to talk about including: 🟡 | Unpicking eight cautions’ worth of incidents ❄️ | The iceman stays cool amid the chaos 🥉 | Scott McLaughlin seals third in the standings 🟢 | Juncos produce one of their strongest weekends 🏆 | Marcus Armstrong secures Rookie of the Year 🥊 | An...

Sep 12, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17 - Hello, Palou!

A CHAMPION IS CROWNED IN PORTLAND! That's what the DIVEBOMB IndyCar have to discuss on the latest episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast.... with other topics including: 🏆 | Palou breaks a 17-year championship streak 🥈 | Dixon wraps up second in the championship 🇸🇪 | Rosenqvist shows why he deserves a top seat 🇲🇽 | O’Ward’s newfound levels of consistency 🥉 | Can McLaughlin challenge for third? 🇳🇱 | Rinus VeeKay’s quietly impressive form 👎 | RLL fail to make the most of their pace 😡 |...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16 - Dixon Does Dixon Things

He's done it again! Scott Dixon pulls off a miracle in World Wide Technology Raceway, with that being the main talking point of this week's DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, but listen out as the team also discuss: 🇳🇿 | Scott Dixon does (more) Scott Dixon things ❌ | Josef Newgarden’s oval run comes to an end 🇪🇸 | Alex Palou gets closer to the championship 🇲🇽 | Pato O’Ward takes the fight to Penske 🌟 | David Malukas shines at Gateway again 💨 | Scott McLaughlin gets one over his teammate 🗣️ | Mor...

Aug 29, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15 - Even More Silly Season

SILLY SEASON! After Alex Palou aborted his move to McLaren, the driver market has completely changed. If you missed it, don't worry! The DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast has you sorted as the team discuss: 🇪🇸 | What impact does Alex Palou have? 🟠 | Do McLaren decide to look elsewhere? ⏰ | Is time up for Romain Grosjean? 🇸🇪 | Why is Marcus Ericsson big for Andretti? ❌ | Could Andretti cut their third car? ❓ | Who replaces Jack Harvey at RLL? 😬 | An underwhelming David Malukas move 🇫🇷 | Do MSR hol...

Aug 22, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14 - Spin to Win!

🌀 SPIN TO WIN🏆 That's the topic of this week's DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as the team review the Gallagher Grand Prix as well as the latest on Alex Palou's contract saga, as they discuss: 🌀 Scott Dixon’s recovery from spin to win 👏 Graham Rahal’s story of resilience 🟠 Pato O’Ward’s improved consistency 🥊 A hit to Josef Newgarden’s championship 🦸‍♂️ Devlin DeFrancesco’s heroics 🔄 Meyer Shank Racing’s driver announcement 🗞️ A massive twist in the Alex Palou contract tale ➕ More from an act...

Aug 15, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13 - Captain Kirk!

A topsy-turvy Music City Grand Prix and although it was quieter than expected, there is still plenty to chat about as the team discuss: ☄️ Kyle Kirkwood leading Andretti’s charge ⚡️ Scott McLaughlin’s qualifying masterclass 🇪🇸 A big championship boost for Alex Palou 🟠 A tough weekend for Arrow McLaren 🇸🇪 Linus Lundqvist’s impressive debut 💥 ‘Crashville’ no more? 🎶 Music City season-ender announced ➕ More from an eventful weekend #IndyCar #MusicCityGP #Podcast

Aug 08, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12 - What Should Change?

🔀 What would you CHANGE about IndyCar?🔀 That's the theme of this week's episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as the team (as well as the viewers!) have a say into what they would change about the series! They chat about: 🗓️ A balanced calendar with more ovals 🔵 Blue flags for cars going a lap down 🏎️ The same liveries for cars on each team ✈️ A non-American round on the calendar 🌍 Improved international marketing 🤝 How would a teams championship work? #F1 #IndyCar #Podcast #MusicCityG...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - Penske Perfect

TWO events to cover in the latest episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, but the team have you fully covered as they talk about: 👑 Josef Newgarden the oval king 🥇 Penske’s prominence 🥵 The challenge of Iowa Speedway 🇪🇸 Alex Palou’s damage limitation 🟠 McLaren’s underwhelming weekend 🤷‍♂️ Andretti blow hot and cold again ⭐️ David Malukas shines 🇦🇷 Agustin Canapino continues to impress 🚘 Benjamin Pedersen parked for pace 🛞 Sting Ray Robb’s loose tyre 🪞 The mirror-blocking issue ➕ Muc...

Jul 29, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 - Moustache No More

🎤 INDYCAR PODCAST🎤 A lot happened into Toronto, so it's easy to forget all the action that happened, but don't worry, the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast has you covered, as the team chat about: 🇩🇰 Christian Lundgaard gets his first win 💪 Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s bounce back 🧠 A frenetic strategy game 😩 Lots of incidents and tales of woe 🌧️ A rare sight of rain in IndyCar 🇪🇸 Alex Palou fights back from adversity 📈 Tom Blomqvist’s stand-in weekend 😬 Andretti’s inability to collectively perf...

Jul 21, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 - The Silly Season Sagas

No IndyCar this week - but a new episode of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, with the driver market ramping up for 2024, the team discuss: 🇪🇸 Will Alex Palou end up in F1? 🇸🇪 What happens to Marcus Ericsson? 🟠 How is Felix Rosenqvist impacted? 🇬🇧 Does Callum Ilott get a big move? 🇺🇸 Are David Malukas’ wishes granted? 🇫🇷 Is Romain Grosjean’s future safe? 📈 Who steps up from Indy NXT? 🔎 Does anyone come from externally? ➕ More about the dominoes that may fall

Jul 11, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Game, Set and Match

🏆 GAME, SET AND MATCH🏆 Missed the IndyCar at Mid-Ohio? Don't worry, the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast has you sorted as Dan, Ellie and Archie chat about: 🥇 Alex Palou’s unprecedented form 🔙 The RLL resurgence 💪 David Malukas back in form 🇲🇽 Pato O’Ward’s recovery drive ❓ Where is Penske’s qualifying pace? 🎢 Andretti’s season encapsulated 😬 Benjamin Pedersen makes enemies 👏 Credit to IndyCar’s safety 👋 Conor Daly makes an impromptu return 🤔 An IndyCar Project 91 NASCAR entry? #f1 #indycar ...

Jul 04, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - 2023 Mid-Season Review

MIDWAY ALREADY? Don't worry the team have got you covered in the latest edition of the DIVEBOMB IndyCar Podcast, as Dan, Archie and Ellie discuss: 🥇 Driver of the season so far 😮 Surprise driver of the season so far 👎 Disappointment of the season so far 🏎️ Race of the season so far 🤩 Best moment of the season so far 👀 One to watch for the rest of the season 3️⃣ Top three championship predictions 🏆 Potential remaining race winners #f1 #indycar #motorsport #podcast

Jun 27, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 7
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