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Making Laps

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New England regional podcast covering local, national, and international motorsports topics.
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Episodes

Ep. 34- Pouty Burns

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers discuss: Waterford Speedbowl's return, Stafford's efforts to move short track racing forward, and why giving yourself a nickname is lame. Find us on every major podcast platform, on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Aug 11, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Ep. 33- Vacation Dedication

In this episode, Brent goes on vacation and uses the Anchor app to record this weeks show! It’s old school with ZERO sound track or sound effects, but it came out well regardless. He uses the audio linkup to bring his brother Jesse in and they discuss: racing coming back during Covid, bad excuses, and how we can get again improve short track racing. Plus we give a little preview of the upcoming events in the CT/MA area! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and on Facebook.com/makinglapspodcas...

Aug 04, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep. 32- Come On, Massachusetts

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers discuss: Their continuing influence on local short track racing, Who is at fault for PJ1, And why Massachusetts sucks to do business with. You can find the show on all major podcast platforms, on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Jul 28, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep. 31- Weight of Our Opinion

In this episode, the Gleason Bros. discuss: How their opinions shape local short track racing, The impact of the show "Lost Speedways", And what happened over the week in racing. Find us on all major podcast platforms, on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and Instagram at @makinglapspodcast

Jul 21, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep. 30- Concerns and Condolences

This week the Gleason Brothers (and little Roger) discuss: the passing of Shawn Balluzzo and the constant threat of danger, concerns over the early reopening of the Waterford Speedbowl, and they can't stop complaining about people complaining on the internet... Find the show on all major podcast platforms, on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and at Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Jul 14, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep. 29- Tinnitus and a Sense of Normalcy

In this episode, host Brent Gleason has his family in the studio and discusses his trip to Monadnock to watch the Tri-Track Open Modified race, recaps a whole bunch of local and national events, and explains why the internet race fans are their own worst enemy. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and on every major podcast platform.

Jul 07, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep. 28- Back in Business

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers discuss: Local racing returning to Stafford, Rumors and breaking news aplenty, throw a rapid fire recap of the Pocono weekend shitshow, and Brent draws more fans to a local track with one simple rant. Find us on all major podcast platforms, at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and on Instagram @makinglapspodcast

Jul 01, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ep. 27- Live Commentary

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers try to record while watching the end of the Talladega Cup race, Talk about the incident that occurred in the Talladega Cup garage Sunday night, Remember that Mike Stefanik made it into the hall of fame, And Brent probably gets banned from Thompson Speedway. Find us on all major podcast platforms, on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Jun 23, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep. 26- Where's our award?

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers tackle the NASCAR confederate flag debate (not the 2015 one), keep everyone informed of racing coming back to the southern new england area, and other racing related news for once. Find the show on all major podcast platforms, on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Jun 16, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep. 25- Stay Local (w/ Ray Christian III)

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers interview the winner of the GSPSS "Lets Go Racing 100" from Claremont, Ray Christian III, They talk about local racing announcing a possible return date, And recap the flurry of NASCAR national series event that took place over the past week, and Brent weighs in on NASCAR's position on pressing civil rights issues. Find us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and on Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast...

Jun 09, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep. 24- Trivia Contest goofin'

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers are back to: -have Brent go off on at least 3 different rants, -keep the public informed of a LOCAL event for once -try to recap the latest NASCAR races - and Brent gives Jesse a Trivia quiz to test his racing knowledge. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and at Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast We are available on all major podcast platforms, send us your feedback, like, comment, share, and subscribe!...

Jun 02, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep. 23- "Hard Language"

On this week's episode, the Gleason Brothers discuss: -Committing "defiant acts" to pay your bills, -Why racers choose not to race, -Brent gets kicked off the sound board, -and do a really sloppy recap of this past weeks NASCAR events. Follow us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast and at Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Subscribe to us on all major podcast platforms, and send us some feedback to help us make the shows better!

May 26, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep. 22- No Rants*, Lets Go Racing

*(maybe one small rant) This week, RACING IS BACK! (At least on the national level). We discuss why professional announcers are better, recap the Cup race at Darlington from Sunday, and show how its expensive to be a race fan. Like, comment, subscribe, rate, review, share, whatever you can do to help us out! Find us on social media at Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast Find links to all major podcast listening platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com...

May 19, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep. 21- Lost Tracks

In this episode, the Gleason brothers discuss more covid stuff, why North Wilkesboro is the way it is today, the future of Chicagoland, and Jesse takes the reigns to discuss his least favorite sayings in racing. FInd us on social media at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, find links to all major podcast platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com

May 12, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep. 20- It's Coming Back

In this episode we debut a new podcast called "Rogie's Podcast", hosts Brent and Jesse Gleason discuss how sick they are of the Covid-19 situation, NASCAR returning in a couple weeks, and the rule changes following the Ryan Newman Daytona accident. You can find us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast and on facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and links to all major listening platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com

May 05, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep. 19- Black Cloud

In this episode, hosts the Gleason Brothers discuss actual racing news this week?? Matt Kenseth makes his return to the Cup series and the dangers of racer on racer litigation. Find us on all major podcast platforms, like, rate, and subscribe! Find us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast.

Apr 28, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep. 18- Covid-spiracy theory

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers discuss another view point of the Kyle Larson faux pas from last week, Coronavirus and the value of conspiracy theorists, iRacing filling the void, among other stuff. Follow us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and find links to all major podcast platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com.

Apr 21, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep.17- A Cautionary Tale

In this episode, host Brent Gleason and social distanced co-host Phil Jacques discuss Kyle Larson's controversy, the passing of Sir Stirling Moss, and both provide cautionary tales of woe to all racers. Find us on all major podcast platforms, Instagram @makinglapspodcast and Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Apr 13, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep. 16- The Health and Fitness Special w/ Jeff Williams

On this special episode, host Brent Gleason interviews Jeff Williams, a health and fitness professor and expert on the benefits of promoting healthy habits both on and off the track. There is also a little banter about such topics as "Tiger King", the Northeast Classic, and more Coronavirus nonsense. Find us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and facebook.com/makinglapspodcast You can listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, and all other major podcast platforms!...

Mar 31, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep. 15- Social (media) Distancing

In this episode, host Brent Gleason and his wife Megan McGory-Gleason discuss: - iRacing to the rescue of bored race fans everywhere, - how the coronavirus is BORING, and thats literally it. Seriously, there's NOTHING going on. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Mar 24, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep. 14- The Mini Stock Special (w/ Doug Curry and Glen Thomas)

For this special episode, your host Brent Gleason, and co-hosts Jesse Gleason and Phil Jacques bring in two special guests: 2019 Thompson Speedway Mini Stock Champion Doug Curry, and NEMST hot shoe (and owner of the panel's favorite Mini Stock car) Glen Thomas Jr. to discuss the future of Mini Stock racing in Southern New England, and how we can make it better for everyone. Like, share, and subscribe to the show on ALL major podcast platforms, follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, and at fa...

Mar 17, 20201 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep. 13- Off the Rails

In this episode, host Brent Gleason, and co-host Jesse Gleason discuss many important and worthwhile topics, such as: -The continuing theme of race fans whining on the internet, -Why the Busch Clash changes are a good thing, despite unnecessary public opinion, -The Cup series new short track package which is kind of like their old one, -and Brent accidentally calls Angela Ruch "Derrick Cope's daughter". Find us on all major podcast platforms, Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglaps...

Mar 10, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep. 12- In Defense of Progress

In this episode, host Brent Gleason and co-host Phil Jacques discuss: -Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park actually does some marketing on their own, -The latest developments in NASCAR's Gen 7 chassis, -and how Doug Coby has the chance to make some very interesting history. Find us on all major podcast platforms! Rate and review! Send your feedback! We are also on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

Mar 03, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep. 11- Semi-Anonymous Public Shaming

This week, Brent Gleason and his co-host for this week, his wife Megan, talk racing topics (and devolve into social commentary along the way. You'll hear about: -How rule changes at Thompson Speedway will affect car count -A recap of NASCAR's trip to Las Vegas and why certain media members can't keep their mouth shut -And Brent goes on a rant about iRacers (along with real racers) and their latest humble brag trends. Instagram us @makinglapspodcast and follow the Facebook page at facebook.com/ma...

Feb 25, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep. 10- The Daytona Drama

In this episode, host Brent Gleason is joined in studio by his wife Megan McGory-Gleason for a racer's wife perspective, and via phone by co-host Phil Jacques. They discuss the frightening incident Ryan Newman and Corey Lajoie had in the final turn of the Daytona 500, recap all the races and news stories that surrounded all the races at Daytona, and recap all the winners and champions from the 9 nights of racing at New Symrna Speedway for their World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. This one ...

Feb 19, 20201 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep. 9- Not Another iRacing Debate...

In this episode, hosts Brent and Jesse Gleason discuss: -The new iRacing sponsorship deal and why real racers harbor angst over eRacing -We give long time co-host Phil Jacques his own lap and discuss his Speedweeks and the importance of perseverance -And finally we preview the Daytona 500 by going over the silly season driver and team changes to get everyone up to speed on who's in what car. You can find us on social media at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast ...

Feb 10, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep. 8- Hello Florida

This week, host Brent Gleason and co-hosts Jesse Gleason and Phil Jacques (calling in from Florida) discuss this weeks hot topics: -We look back on John Andretti's career and discuss his legacy -We preview the TC Drive For Safety Initiative at Stafford Motor Speedway -For the second half, we head down to Florida and preview the World Series at New Smynra -And finally we dive into how a YouTube star and automotive enthusiast's purchase of a Florida circle track can be a turning point in short tra...

Feb 03, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep. 7- We Save NASCAR

In this episode, Host Brent Gleason, along with fill in co-host and brother Jesse Gleason call MLP's "man on assignment" at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Phil Jacques for tips on how to party for 24 hours. The guys discuss rule changes made to NASCAR's Xfinity and Truck series pit road procedures, the new Cup series short track and road course package, and come up with ideas that will literally SAVE NASCAR. We also talk about Kevin Harvick testing Ryan Preece's modified at Martinsville, Kyle Larson w...

Jan 26, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep.6- "The Show" w/ Sid Dimaggio and Sean Foster

Brent and co-host Phil Jacques sit down with Tom "Sid" Dimaggio and Sean Foster (Short Track Racer) to discuss the history of Vault Productions and preview "The Show", a web based reality video series following four SK Modified drivers racing at Stafford Motor Speedway in the 2019 season. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and find all the links to the listening platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com! Give us a like, share, subscribe, rate, do anything ...

Jan 18, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep.5- The Crate Debate (w/ Jesse Gleason and Patrick Thomas)

It's our first Special! In this episode, host Brent Gleason, co-host Phil Jacques, and guests include multi-time feature winner and Sportsman veteran Jesse Gleason, and calling in from Florida is Wheel Man Racing Series champion and Florida Sportsman ace Patrick Thomas! We dive deep into the topic of crate engines and their impact on grassroots racing, and give our opinion as to how we think we can make racing more competitive, and fair. Find us on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, and Anchor po...

Jan 12, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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