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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. 93- Season 2 Finale, plus AWARDS!

It's our Season 2 Finale! The Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques (with cameo appearances by Tom "Sid" DiMaggio) discuss: - Why Steve Phelps needs a lane to stay in, - The loss of the greatest partyer ever, - And who takes home the coveted MLP Awards! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com, or to Anchor.fm/makinglaps!...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 48 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Ep. 92- Circus Animals and Kids

In this episode, the Gleason Bros. and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss: - The merits of the truth (again), - the best DARF comment of the year so far, - and Brent's kid decides to go streaking mid-show. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com, or a voicemail to Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

Nov 09, 20211 hr 47 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Ep. 91- Non-Aggression Principle

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss: - The Non-Aggression Principle (duh), - Stafford and NASCAR butting heads, - and we answer a listener question! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback, questions, or messages to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

Nov 02, 20211 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Ep. 90- First isn't Best

In this episode, The Gleason Brothers along with Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss: - Race fans continued negativity toward local tracks for no reason, - The merits of waiting for the truth, - and Brent swears solely to irritate Jesse. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to Anchor.fm/makinglaps and email us to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Oct 26, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Ep. 89- Stay OUT Of The Fence

In this weeks episode, the Gleason Brothers, Florida connection Phil Jacques, and Tom "Sid" DiMaggio discuss: - Tim Jordan NOT keeping the dirty side down, or staying out of the fence, - wild and historic finishes from the Speedbowl, - and Jesse and Sid argue over history. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback or comments to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or send us a voicemail over at anchor.fm/makinglaps!...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Ep. 88- Embarrassing

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss the following: - Race fans ruining the sport, - Brent ruining his own weekend, - and Brent tells off a very specific listener. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback or messages to Anchor.fm/makinglaps and email us to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Oct 12, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Ep. 87- Yada Yada (w/ Mitch Bombard and Bonssa Tufa)

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and resident Florida-man Phil Jacques welcome racer/social media coordinator/track photographer Mitch Bombard, as well as Stafford Motor Speedway video virtuoso Bonssa Tufa to the show and discuss: - local point battles winding down, - a supreme court case, - and disturbing makeup sex?? Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com, or feel free to send us a ...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Ep. 86- Feel Good

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss: - relative speeds of modifieds, - tight point battles all around, - and Jesse throws a book. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, Youtube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com and Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

Sep 28, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Ep. 85- Digging Deep

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss: - The difference between perception and reality, - A ridiculous local championship point battle, - and something about furries? Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and you can send us feedback via our email address makinglapspodcast@gmail.com, or send us a voice message at Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

Sep 20, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Ep. 84- Dinosaurs (w/ Chuck McDonald)

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers, along with Florida connection Phil Jacques, welcome recent Waterford Speedbowl X-Car Champion Chuck McDonald to the studio and they discuss: - The recent loss of not only track owners, but tracks as well, - The uselessness of rumors and complaining online, - And who's children are the loudest in studio Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com, or send u...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Ep. 83- Live From the Vault Productions Fundraiser

As the title states, we recorded a live episode from the Vault Productions Cornhole Tournament and Fundraiser. We've been affiliated with VP for a long time (at least a decade), and we agreed to do a live podcast from the gathering, and we got a few walk on guests! The Gleason Brothers, minus Phil because he went racing in Florida, were joined by Nicole LaRose, Alexander Pearl, and former Mini Stock ace Chris Burton, and they discussed: - how the Hurculean effort by Waterford's track crew was ru...

Sep 07, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Ep. 82- F-i-lAme

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers, with Florida host Phil Jacques and guest appearance by Sid DiMaggio, discuss: - The Vault crew reunion at the Speedbowl on Saturday, - how old guys still get the job done, - and how European racers are gigantic hypocrites. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, send us a voice message to anchor.fm/makinglaps, and send an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Ep. 81- Hurricane* Special

*- not an actual hurricane. In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss: -busting your butt to prep for a storm that didn't show up, -handling your own business, -and Brent continues begging for entries to the NLarophoto sponsor draw. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com! ALSO, if you want to send us an audio message, head over to anchor.fm/makinglaps to do that!...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Ep. 80- Full Yeet

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss: -Brent's return to racing this past week, -tear apart the DARF Comment Of The Week, -and use Gen Z slang for whatever reason. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Aug 16, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Ep. 79- Century Mark

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers (without Phil) discuss: - Viewer/listener mail! We had our 3 listeners write in with questions! - How race teams invest in their future, by NOT giving their drivers equal cars, - and why hitting 100 wins at a single track is very rare territory. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Aug 09, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Ep. 78- Useless Olympic Break

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss the following: - why the restart jump rule is dumb, - why the Olympic Break is also dumb, - and Brent takes a Benadryl before the episode. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Aug 02, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Ep. 77- Spot the DARF

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss: - how special your first win is, - how stupid race fans can be on the internet, - and we have proof that someone actually listens. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jul 27, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Ep. 76- No Rain?

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil discuss: - Why you should know your track's safety crew capability, - Local tracks actually got no rain, but the Cup series sure did, - and Brent can't remember anyone's name. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, Youtube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jul 19, 20211 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Ep. 75- Ride The Lightning?

Before we start, we'd like to apologize for the audio quality of this episode, as we had numerous equipment failures due to a lightning strike at our "studio", that destroyed a lot of key components to making the show. In this episode, the Gleason Bros. and Florida connection Phil Jacques discuss: - How to fix SMI, NASCAR, and their tracks, - How to fix the Waterford Speedbowl, - And how to fix lightning damage. Find the show on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, youtu...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Ep. 74- Lights Out

In this episode, the Gleason Bros. along with Phil Jacques (and Tom "Sid" DiMaggio) discuss: - Absolutely no local racing happens, - The upcoming Vault Productions video series, - And we bring back the "Comment of the Week"! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to our email makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jul 06, 20211 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Ep. 73- Mid-Pack Jack

In this episode, Phil disappears into the wilds of Florida, leaving the Gleason Bros. to discuss: - the unnecessary demise of the Mini Stock division, - the unnecessary schedule changes due to tire shortages, - and the unnecessary need for people to think everything said on the internet is serious. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Ep. 72- Hurt Without Crashing

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil discuss: Thompson running their second race of the year, rain is the only thing that can stop Dave Darling, and Brent bails out on the show to poop mid-episode. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us any feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jun 21, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Ep. 71- Millions of Fans

In this episode, Brent and Phil (minus Jesse) discuss: Why Waterford shouldn't have run against Stafford, the All-Star race debacle, and we actually talk about the NHRA! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jun 15, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Special Episode! Interview with Bonssa Tufa

We have a rare special episode! Brent and Phil sat down to interview Bonssa Tufa, creator of the recent Ted Christopher documentary, and gained a lot of insight into the creation and the aftereffects of this fantastic video chronicle into the life of a legend. Watch the documentary here: https://youtu.be/A9OUcS8YH7E Find Bonssa on Twitter @Bonssa_T Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 6 min

Ep. 70- TC Doc and Italiano Fight Night

In this episode, the Gleason Bros. welcome Florida-man Phil Jacques back from doing Florida things. This week they discuss: -the merits of not doing stuff for free, -recap the recent Ted Christopher documentary, -and also preview the return of Sids View. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us feedback to our email, makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jun 08, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Ep. 69- Nice

In this episode, The Gleason Bros. (without Phil again) discuss: Brent trying his best Paul Page impression, Why domination makes racing interesting, and why the Indy 500 is the best race in the world. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, youtube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

Jun 01, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Ep. 68- Vax and Damp Tracks

In this episode, the Gleason Bros. (without Phil) discuss: -Why racing in the rain is pointless, -How racers can stay involved when budget issues hit, -And we laugh at neo-anti vaxxers. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

May 25, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Ep. 67- What is Happening

In this episode, The Gleason Bros and Phil discuss: Phil's return to Florida and how the weather changed, we fixed our sound from last week only to ruin it again, and Brent actually got all the social media links correct. And obviously more racing related stuff. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and email us to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

May 18, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Ep. 66- Give It To 'Em

In this episode, the Gleason Bros. and Phil are all in studio and discuss the following: Why 90% of race fans are DARF's, what DARF even means, and Brent gives Jesse a special gift! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

May 11, 20211 hr 48 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Ep. 65- Pot: Kettle

In this jam-packed episode, the Gleason Brothers (sans Phil) discuss the following: Why beer should cost one currency bill, The loss of a racing legend, and we skip over a bunch of news we didn't find interesting. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, YouTube.com/sidsview, and send us an email to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com!

May 04, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 65
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