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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. 182- Trim The Fat

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Florida rains, leading from the top, and how to make the show more streamlined. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Feb 13, 20242 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 182

Ep. 181- Season 5 Premiere!

In this episode, we start off the 5th season with the return of the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss all the death we missed in the offseason, the depth of stupidity the fans displayed in only one week, and we shake the rust off. Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Instagram: @makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Feb 06, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 5Ep. 181

Free Preview: Race Cars and Jail Bars

We have a new show out! It's a show about people in Auto Racing who have, shall we say, run afoul of the law. In our first episode, we cover the life, career, and the ultimate downfall of Lee Roy Yarbrough. Look for Race Cars and Jail Bars on Spotify now, and all major podcast listening platforms soon!

Nov 21, 20231 hr 5 min

Ep. 180- Season 4 Finale and Awards Show

In the Season 4 finale, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss a few sad losses to the community, had out our 2023 Season awards, and we tease our latest show. Look for our new podcast, "Race Cars and Jail Bars", coming soon! Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Nov 14, 20232 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 180

Ep. 179- Feet from the Finish

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss recent developments for Thompson, the championship weekend for NASCAR, and discover the dark side of the DARF's. Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Nov 07, 20232 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 179

Ep. 178- Shocking

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the waning local season, the history of teammates wrecking each other, and Jesse finds a way to speed the show up. Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

Oct 31, 20232 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 178

Ep. 177- The Source is Wrong

In this episode, the crew is back together as normal and they discuss age limits in racing, nostalgia points systems that are not in place, and we show off some new studio hardware. Find us on: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

Oct 24, 20232 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 177

Ep. 176- Behind the Curtain

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers reunite (albeit remotely, due to covid) and Phil Jacques misses the show in an alligator's stomach, but they discuss recording issues, garage cleaning, and why you need to just stay off the race track. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message and leave us a voice mail!...

Oct 17, 20232 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 176

Ep. 175- Accidental Gilligan

In this episode, Jesse is still out for his vacation, but Brent Gleason and Florida man Phil Jacques discuss the final championship weekend for 3 of the 4 local tracks, Brent's anger at Racing America, and Jesse calls in with a terrible Irish brogue. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast or have your voice heard over at Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message...

Oct 10, 20232 hr 59 minSeason 4Ep. 175

Ep. 174- Scheduling Snafu

In this episode we are sans a Gleason Brother as Jesse is on vacation, but Brent and our resident Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss weather wreaking havoc, kids getting punched, and our own complete ineptitude. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and feel free to write to us at makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message!

Oct 03, 20232 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Ep. 173- Because Texas

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers along with Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Brent's return to Stafford, Why Texas is awful now, and what Phil had out at Five Flags. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and selecting the leave a voice message icon!

Sep 26, 20232 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 173

Ep. 172- All Of Them

In this episode the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss missing fighter jets, poor vacation timing, and the greatest mic drop in sports history. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us your opinions and feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

Sep 19, 20232 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 172

Ep. 171- Improve Your Argument

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers along with Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss weird rain patterns, rain-out ratios, and Brent angers racers we never cover. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and feel free to send us feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over on https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message!

Sep 12, 20232 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 171

Ep. 170- Own, Don't Blame

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss multiple controversial short track moments, how tracks can own mistakes and retain respect, and how Brent's eyes heal differently than each other. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some messages to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps

Sep 05, 20232 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 170

Ep. 169- The Eyes Have It

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the reason super speedway racing exists, how to fix it, and Brent airs out a personal beef from Twitter. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over on Anchor.fm/makinglaps and selecting the voice message option!

Aug 29, 20232 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 169

Ep. 168- Cookie Cutters

In this rather on-time episode, the Gleason Brothers and FloridaConnection Phil Jacques discuss snowplows, change hosts up, and eye surgery with cookie cutters. Find us on instagram @makinglapspodcast , facebook.com/makinglapspodcast , and send us feedback at makinglapspodcast@gmail.com , or have your voice heard at anchor.fm/makinglaps .

Aug 22, 20232 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 168

Ep. 167- Better To Lie

In this early episode, The Gleason Brothers are back in studio and joined again by Florida Man Phil Jacques to discuss honest racing without gimmicks, pitch ideas to promoters, and the value of never telling the truth. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and selecting the voice mail option!

Aug 14, 20232 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 167

Ep. 166- Be An Adult

In this episode, Brent is on vacation but still hosting, Jesse is at the studio, and Phil is still being a Florida Man, and they discuss how soft the world is, how consequences in racing matter, and we probably get cancelled. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some messages or feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at anchor.fm/makinglaps and using the voice message option!

Aug 08, 20231 hr 59 minSeason 4Ep. 164

Ep. 165- Secrets Revealed

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Brent's recent purchase, us as track promotors, and we do a Googling contest to make a DARF look dumb. Find us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and send us some feedback to Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and select the voice message icon!

Aug 01, 20232 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Ep. 164- Not Great, But Functional

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss track surfaces, the cost of racing, and Brent leaves everyone on a cliffhanger (until next week). Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and selecting the voice message icon!

Jul 25, 20232 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Ep. 163- Scheduled Tweet

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss an unfortunate weekend with no winners, lightning and metal bleachers, and explain the logistics of live television. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us messages or feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps, create yourself a Spotify account and we'll play it live on the show!

Jul 18, 20232 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 163

Ep. 162- Gas-Lit

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss why racing doesn't require help, rule enforcement is the right thing to do, and Phil does work while floating in the ocean. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some messages or feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and selecting the voice message icon!

Jul 11, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 162

Ep. 161- Str(eat) Crow

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers (without Phil) discuss using your car as a weapon, being wrong about one street race, and try making plans while recording. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and selecting the voice mail option!

Jul 04, 20232 hr 11 minSeason 4Ep. 161

Ep. 160- Straight Fire

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss our very busy weekends racing 4 times among two of us, the numerous short track fires, and how being moral on the internet, and screaming, doesn't solve the problem. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jun 27, 20232 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 160

Ep. 159- Automotive Festivus

This week, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the how boring F1 is with statistics, go into great detail about our own schedules, and manage to fill 2+ hours on two races. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over on Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

Jun 20, 20232 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 159

Ep. 158- Traditional Opinion

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss the importance of integrity, really go after a whole mess of bad race fans, and even mention road racing. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

Jun 13, 20232 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 158

Ep. 157- Thems the Brakes

In this episode the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss local rainouts, part failures, and a company going against the norm: trying to SAVE racers money?? Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, or send feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and leave us a voicemail!

Jun 06, 20232 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 157

Ep. 156- Marathons

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the longest weekend in racing, the Speedbowl "marathon", and we discuss the Cup and Xfinity races live as they happen... on a Monday. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and send us some feedback and comments to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps, you might need to create a Spotify profile to do so, but we will play it!...

May 30, 20232 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 156

Ep. 155- Automotive Miracle

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the return of North Wilkesboro (for real), the background of NASCAR leadership, and we keep bringing up the past while scolding people who do as well. Follow us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback or messages to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps!

May 23, 20232 hrSeason 4Ep. 155

Ep. 154- Revolving Stupidity

In this episode, the Gleason brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the return of Stafford local racing for the season, the endless controversy of Ross Chastain, and the logic of when the best time is to re-skin a car. Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and send us some feedback to makinglapspodcast@gmail.com or have your voice heard over at Anchor.fm/makinglaps and create a Spotify account!

May 16, 20232 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 154
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