Running Hot

Start your gambling engines every week with some of the best motorsports bettors in the world! Leading the pack are hosts Nick Giffen and Steve Young, better known at RotoDoc and StevieTPFL. A seasoned NASCAR bettor, Nick is a Predictive Analyst at Action Network, and also holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from N.C. State. Steve is a RotoGrinders veteran, a deeply respected motorsports bettor, and host of the long-running Daily Fantasy Morning Grind Podcast. Together they give their favorite picks for the upcoming races, highlighting drivers and teams they'll be betting, plus the props and longshots with the greatest weekly value. So suit up, strap in and enjoy the ride, gamblers!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last refreshed: July 26th, 2025 at 10:55 PM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Wurth 400 Betting Preview

The NASCAR Cup series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for the Wurth 400 and Action Network motor sports betting experts Nick Giffen (better known as RotoDoc) and Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 12 - TURN 1 16 - TURN 2 20 - TURN 3 24 - TURN 4 And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use bonus code AC...

Apr 27, 2023•33 min

GEICO 500 Betting Preview

A wide-open field...a fast track...it's a superspeedway weekend for NASCAR as the Cup series heads to Talladega for the GEICO 500! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 10 - TURN 1 12 - TURN 2 18 - TURN 3 21 - TURN 4 And for any listeners who hav...

Apr 20, 2023•29 min

NOCO 400 Betting Preview

NASCAR stops at the half-mile "paperclip" oval this Sunday at Martinsville for the NOCO 400! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 7 - TURN 1 10 - TURN 2 16 - TURN 3 19 - TURN 4 And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember ...

Apr 13, 2023•26 min

Food City Dirt Race Betting Preview

NASCAR heads to Bristol Motor Speedway but trades out the concrete on the track for 250 laps of dirt racing action! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 12 - TURN 1 15 - TURN 2 20 - TURN 3 24 - TURN 4 And for any listeners who haven't signed up ...

Apr 06, 2023•34 min

Toyota Owners 400 Betting Preview

Tire wear is a concern as NASCAR heads to the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway, the first of a trilogy of short-track races over the next month! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 10 - TURN 1 14 - TURN 2 1...

Mar 31, 2023•33 min

EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Betting Preview

A fun field of drivers highlights NASCAR's first road course race of 2023, the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 13 - TURN 1 17 - TURN 2 21 - TURN 3 25 - TURN 4 And f...

Mar 23, 2023•36 min

Ambetter Health 400 Betting Preview

The 2nd drafting race of the year brings NASCAR to Atlanta where aggressive driving could lead to a lot of fun and a ton of action for the Ambetter 400 from Atlanta Motor Speedway! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. 14 - TURN 1 18 - TURN 2 24 ...

Mar 16, 2023•40 min

United Rentals Work United 500 Betting Preview

A new aerodynamic package debuts this weekend as NASCAR's west coast swing continues at Phoenix Raceway for the United Rentals Work United 500! NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remem...

Mar 09, 2023•31 min

Pennzoil 400 Betting Preview

Sin City is the home for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube, with drivers taking on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 3rd race of the season. NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders (better known at StevieTPFL) and Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend, each taking a turn around the track to give four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM...

Mar 02, 2023•35 min

Pala Casino 400 Betting Preview

Drivers head to Fontana this week, as the well-worn Auto Club Speedway hosts the Pala Casino 400. Driving skill will be at a premium, and NASCAR betting experts Stephen Young of RotoGrinders and Nick Giffen of Action Network weigh in with their favorite bets and leans this weekend. Erik Jones will be towards the top of their gambling list, so be sure to buckle up and enjoy this ride! And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use bonus code ACTION at sign-up to receiv...

Feb 23, 2023•36 min

Daytona 500 Betting Preview

The NASCAR season begins with its biggest race, as the top drivers head to Florida for the legendary Daytona 500. To preview all the betting action on the Daytona International Speedway are two of the best motorsports handicappers in the world: Nick Giffen of Action Network (better known as RotoDoc) and Steve Young of RotoGrinders (better known as StevieTPFL). Together they take a turn around the track, giving four picks each for NASCAR gamblers everywhere. Plus, they give out their top outright...

Feb 16, 2023•52 min

NASCAR Season Betting Preview

Every week this season, NASCAR bettors can start their gambling engines right here at Running Hot, the new motorsports betting podcast from Action Network. Our expert hosts are Nick Giffen of Action Network and Steve Young of RotoGrinders (better known as RotoDoc and StevieTPFL), and this week they go through their favorite bets for the upcoming NASCAR season. Plus, we hear a little cross-sport action involving this weekend's Super Bowl and the upcoming Daytona 500. So suit up, strap in and enjo...

Feb 08, 2023•33 min

← Prev

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android