Jake’s Take

My wife Kelly and I discuss the 2025 NASCAR season so far and some of the hot topics in the sport. Enjoy!

We talk about Austin Dillon's penalty, Pocono, Indy, late start times, 2025 schedule rumors & preview Daytona!

My wife Kelly McCann-Heller joins me on the show to preview Pocono & talk about silly season and recent penalties.

My wife Kelly McCann-Heller joins me on the show to talk about all the crazy storylines of the 2024 season so far.

On today's show I talk about Dale Jr's departure from NBC to Amazon & TNT, Honda possibly coming to NASCAR, William Byron & Daniel Suarez's wins and preview today's race at Vegas!

My fiancée Kelly McCann joins me on the show to talk about the Daytona 500 being postponed, the 2024 season & the legacy of Dale Earnhardt.

The greatest day in sports! I preview Super Bowl 58: 49ers versus Chiefs!

My fiancée Kelly McCann & I talk about Kurt Busch's retirement, tonight's regular season finale at Daytona, the chaos at Pocono and our drivers.

Yesterday I previewed NASCAR's weekend at Pocono Raceway & whether or not New Jersey's Martin Truex Jr. is today's favorite.

NASCAR has postponed New Hampshire to tomorrow at noon. I preview the race & talk about the sport's recent weather woes.

My pal Josh Manley & I grade the drivers on their 2023 seasons, talk about 2024 schedule rumors & Josh Berry's promotion to the Cup Series.

I discuss the penalties handed down to Hendrick Motorsports, Kaulig Racing & Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick running the 29 one last time & preview today's race at Atlanta!

On today's episode I talk about Josh Berry's extended opportunity, a star studded lineup for COTA, NFL news & preview tomorrow's race at Phoenix.

I discuss the impact of Chase Elliott's injury, why I feel Josh Berry is a worthy substitute and recap the first 3 races of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.

On the eve of tomorrow's Daytona 500 I preview the race, the 2023 season, remember Dale Earnhardt & talks about Kevin Harvick's final season and legacy.

Jason Boone & I discuss Ross Chastain's epic move at Martinsville & preview Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I dive into the safety debate in NASCAR, the 2023 schedule, Kyle Busch to RCR & some NFL talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My good friend Josh Manley joins me to discuss his birthday weekend @ Watkins Glen, the latest chapter of Larson vs Elliott and the regular season finale at Daytona on Saturday night. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I preview tomorrow's race at Watkins Glen and talk about the uncertain futures of the Busch brothers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The original Average Joes of myself, Josh Manley and Timmy Bevan reunite for an impromptu podcast of today's Michigan race won by Kevin Harvick. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My fiancée Kelly McCann makes her podcast debut as she shares her experiences of her first trip to Pocono Raceway! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A preview of this weekend's race at my home track…POCONO RACEWAY! And the latest regarding Silly Season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A preview of today's race at Nashville, Martin Truex Jr's surprise announcement & Dale Jr. racing at North Wilkesboro in August! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I hand out grades to the drivers for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season so far & discuss the 2023 schedule and the Martin Truex Jr. retirement rumors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Johnny Glow joins the show to discuss the 2022 NFL Schedule and our Super Bowl predictions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My longtime friend Nick Bonk joined the show today to discuss the emotions he felt seeing his driver Chase Elliott win at Dover on Monday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode I give my thoughts on the NFL Draft, picks I liked & didn't like, Talladega, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and preview today's race at Dover & the future of the track. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode I gave my thoughts on the revitalization of North Wilkesboro, the Bristol dirt race & a big weekend for the Earnhardt's @ Talladega! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The 100TH episode of Jake's Take I talk about the sudden retirement of Bruce Arians, racing etiquette and preview today's race at Richmond! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode I discuss Brad Keselowski's season-crushing penalty, recap Atlanta & preview tomorrow's race at Circuit of the Americas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jason Boone joins the show to talk about Tom Brady's unretirement, NFL free agency & trades and discuss the latest NASCAR topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode I recap Fontana, preview Vegas and give my thoughts on Kyle Larson vs Chase Elliott. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A recap of the Daytona 500 & preview of NASCAR's return to Fontana. Kyle Busch is my pick for tomorrow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

THE BIG DAY is finally here…the 64th Daytona 500! I preview the Great American Race! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Super Bowl 56 is tomorrow! I give my pick for the game and my thoughts on the Busch Clash at the LA Coliseum! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Super Bowl is in LA week, this weekend NASCAR takes center stage! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A special edition of Jake's Take as I talk about the legacy & career of Tom Brady --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I give my thoughts on Divisional weekend, overtime rules, coaching changes, Big Ben, Sean Payton & preview Championship Sunday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I recap last night NASCAR's Hall of Fame ceremony & preview the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The playoffs begin today but I dive into the finish of Raiders-Chargers and talk about Dale Jr's test at Daytona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk about Big Ben's emotional sendoff at Heinz Field and preview who I see making & missing the NFL Playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The first podcast of 2022 honors the memory & legacies of John Madden, Bob Keselowski and Martha Earnhardt and I talk about Big Ben's impending retirement. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk about the latest Covid outbreak in the NFL, Urban Meyer's termination from the Jags, Week 15 in the NFL & pay tribute to Danny Earnhardt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I recap the latest NASCAR news, preview Week 13 in the NFL & dive into another Steelers late season collapse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A recap of the NFL's Thanksgiving Tripleheader and preview of the rest of Week 12 in the NFL! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A recap of Kyle Larson's championship season and the upcoming 2022 season along with Week 11 NFL picks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

No undefeated teams left in the NFL after Arizona's stunning loss. I give my Championship 4 & Week 8 NFL picks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I recap Bubba Wallace's historic Talladega win, how much it means to NASCAR & preview the Charlotte Roval! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a dominant win by Denny Hamlin at Vegas, is this finally his year? I also preview Talladega, Week 4 in the NFL & Tom Brady's return to New England. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A recap of my time in Pittsburgh & the Bristol night race and preview of Week 3 in the NFL & Las Vegas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been a wild weekend @ Bristol, I preview tonight's race & Week 2 in the NFL! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app