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Making Laps

Brent Gleasonpodcasters.spotify.com
New England regional podcast covering local, national, and international motorsports topics.
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Episodes

Ep. 212- Not Hugged Enough

In this episode (sans Phil), the guys discuss NASCAR's new Social Credit Score, a new weekly division(?), and the greatest series of interviews in short track racing history. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Sep 10, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 5Ep. 212

Ep. 211- Failed Trip

This week, the boys discuss wrecking from a mile away, heroic efforts, and driving 2 hours for track food dinner. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Sep 03, 20242 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 211

Ep. 210- Generational Trash

In this episode, the guys discuss huge local penalties, financial woes, lawsuits, and do a poor job of paring the show down (again). Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 27, 20242 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 210

Ep. 209- Late Model Centipede

In this episode, the guys discuss penalties, NASCAR ruining a good thing (again), and flying race cars regardless of all the engineering and "experience" gone into them. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 20, 20242 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 209

Ep. 208- Their Own Creation

In this episode, we welcome Adam Gada as our semi-part time 4th host, and the guys talk about the lack of local promotion, possible change in management(?), and how NASCAR itself is responsible for the quality and integrity of its product. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 13, 20242 hr 33 minSeason 5Ep. 208

Ep. 207- Clock's Ticking

In this episode, Brent is on vacation, so Jesse holds the studio down, with Florida Man Phil Jacques always on remote, and they discuss a fine line between balls and strikes, favoritism over reality, and Brent may not finish on time. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 06, 20242 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 207

Ep. 206- Olympic Brake

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and, back from vacation, Florida Man Phil Jacques, discuss crate motors for the umpteenth time, Gojira's opening ceremony set, and Jesse goes back to work. Find us: Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Instagram- @makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jul 30, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 5Ep. 206

Ep. 205- The "Phil-In" w/ Adam Gada

On this week's episode, the Gleason Brothers welcome Adam Gada as third wheel as Phil is out on vacation. They discuss the Cleetus McFarland show at Stafford, poor officiating, and give away secrets that can't be secret anymore anyway. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jul 23, 20242 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 205

Ep. 204- A Little Perspective

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss being an "old", squashing rumors before they hurt, and getting a female perspective on some other issues. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jul 16, 20241 hr 56 minSeason 5Ep. 204

Ep. 203- Step on your Reddick

In this episode, everyone is back in their normal places and we all discuss letting an old friend go, complete chaos in Chicago, and Phil dies of tornadoes. Follow us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jul 09, 20242 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 203

Ep. 202- Guys Like Us

In this episode, just the Gleason Brothers discuss the past week racing at Thompson, overtime finishes, and other local controversy. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jul 02, 20242 hr 15 minSeason 5Ep. 202

Ep. 201- Another Secret Revealed

In this fully remote episode, the guys discuss the recent weekend at New Hampshire, going racing again this week, and Brent reveals his big secret about his team's future. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jun 25, 20242 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 201

Ep. 200- Lap One, Turn Two

In this episode, still all remotely, we talk about the return of Thompson, the overreaction to Iowa, and racing for 2 laps after waiting for 2 months. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jun 18, 20241 hr 57 minSeason 5Ep. 200

Ep. 199- Wet T-Shirt

In this episode, with everyone still remote, we discuss the happiest people on earth, a lying champion, and the best taunting ever performed. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jun 11, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 199

Ep. 198- Snuggles?

In this episode, with Florida Man Phil Jacques back in his territory, we discuss angry old men, short changing race track purses, and how Snuggles ain't a fabric softener... Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Jun 04, 20242 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 198

Ep. 197- On Brand

In this episode, with everyone remote, we talk about the big Memorial Day weekend of racing. Indy 500, Coke 600(k), and how racers have each others lives in their hands. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

May 28, 20242 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 197

Ep. 196- New and Improved?

In this episode, with Jesse still remote from home, we had Phil return to the studio! This week we discuss numerous industry deaths, a trip for our comeuppance, and more of the same from the new Cup car. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

May 21, 20242 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 196

Ep. 195- Victims of Reputation

This week, The Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss baffling emissions, an in-season tournament, and Jesse bails out the show yet again. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

May 14, 20242 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 195

Ep. 194- Good History

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers, still broadcasting remotely, and without Florida Man Phil Jacques, discuss hating something without experiencing it, more local racing starting up and MISSING the rain, and NASCAR history being made that was fan friendly. Find us: Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Instagram: @makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

May 07, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 194

Ep. 193- Misery Loves Company

In this episode, with everyone remote again, we discuss the Stafford social media fervor, Indycar button pushing, and promptly put self entitled race fans in their place. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Apr 30, 20241 hr 59 minSeason 5Ep. 193

Ep. 192- Unintended Consequences

In this episode, we do it all remotely again as Brent is in studio, Jesse is recovering from surgery at home, and Phil... is still in Florida. This week, they discuss the history of wrecks before and after restrictor plates, NASCAR's history of being obtuse, and Brent claws his way back in the pick-em's. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Apr 23, 20242 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 192

Ep. 191- Marble Factory

This week, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss more whiny fans, Texas sized marbles, and one of our crew is finally successful. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Apr 16, 20242 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 191

Ep. 190- Back In The Saddle

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques go into great detail over their individual weekends driving race cars, discuss twitter beef among people who should know better, and why NASCAR will never fix the short track product with this car. Follow us: Instagram @Makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Apr 09, 20242 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 190

Ep. 189- Richmond Road Rage

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss forgetting vital parts, hiring experience, and we split on our enjoyment of Richmond. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Apr 02, 20241 hr 50 minSeason 5Ep. 189

Ep. 188- Delusional

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Indycar lawsuits instead of the race, sideshows and circuses, and why traditional professional racing is dead. Find us: Instagram @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Mar 26, 20242 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 188

Ep. 187- Casual Fans

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss how NASCAR cultivates fans of lesser interest (or intelligence), big plans, and why Bristol was actually what we wanted all along. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Mar 19, 20241 hr 54 minSeason 5Ep. 187

Ep. 186- All Phoenix Has

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss why attendance matters, why Phoenix races always do well, and a few surprises from the desert. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Mar 12, 20241 hr 57 minSeason 5Ep. 186

Ep. 185- Image Problem

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss internet trolls, angry YouTube commenters, and some problems with the economics of motorsports. Find us on: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Mar 05, 20241 hr 51 minSeason 5Ep. 185

Ep. 184- Back in MY day...

In this 'unknown' episode, the Gleason Brothers and third fiddle Phil Jacques talk about hope for the future, how the "grand old times" actually were grand, and we battle with how we should be as fans. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Feb 27, 20241 hr 53 minSeason 5Ep. 184

Ep. 183- Rain-tona

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss killing time in Daytona, how aerodynamics work, and essentially live stream the biggest NASCAR race of the year. Find us: Instagram: @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

Feb 20, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 5Ep. 183
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