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New England regional podcast covering local, national, and international motorsports topics.

Brent Gleason


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 42m AVG DURATION
    • 240 EPISODES


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    Ep. 237- Weird Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 120:36


    In this episode, the guys discuss the weather wreaking havoc with local racing, the greatest race in the world and the weird vibes surrounding it, and all the Charlotte drama in between.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastMakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 236- Attempting Diplomacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 122:27


    This week, the guys discuss their experiences racing (or not) this weekend, Brent has a very trying day at Stafford, and they find a short track NASCAR can't seem to fail at.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 235- Not First

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 91:34


    This week, the guys discuss the weather, get distracted by sprint cars, and talk about being penalized for following the rules.Find Us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 234- We Been There

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 127:12


    In this episode, the guys discuss their terrible, awful, no good, very bad day(s), a few more local tracks opening their season, and Brent trims down story time.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 233- The Spring Drizzler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 114:53


    In this episode, the guys discuss their roller coaster, freezing cold, windy, marathon day at Stafford, anti-climactic finishes in 'Dega, and why we aren't fans of the open wheelers.Find us:Instagram: @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 232- 10% Fun Is Still Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 122:11


    In this episode, we have a full house and a long story as we discuss our trip(s) to the Northeast Classic, local racing controversy, and we discuss our favorite methods for "the end".Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 231- The Good Ol' Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 100:48


    This week, the guys discuss drivers private lives, a possible chaotic weekend, why the new Cup car is still terrible, and why the good old days were indeed good.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 230- Enough of the 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 98:00


    This week, we had a full house and the guys discussed why some nostalgia gets old, Kyle Larson's terrible day, and how ridiculous the fight over the 8 has been.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastMakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 229- Subliminal Advertising

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 114:38


    This week, the guys discuss the Peter Theorum, throwback liveries causing inadvertent advertising, and we try not to show our bias.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 228- Hamsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 94:22


    In this episode, the guys discuss the morality of nicotine, the weekend at Homestead, and internet "references" from our youth.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 227- Racecar Repair Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 97:10


    This week, we welcome Phil back as Jesse was out, and the guys discuss Vegas, short trackers made good, and how sanctioning bodies have done nothing less than dumb their sports down to the point where they're unwatchable.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 226- Very Lapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 99:33


    In this episode, the guys discuss the inconsistency of NASCAR, needless rules, and we still try to chase a high pitched noise.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 225- Punchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 90:57


    In this episode, the guys discuss a nice, clean race, technical difficulties, and likely irritate a certain group of people.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastMakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 224- Form A Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 95:03


    This week, the guys discuss some improvements, a load of nostalgia, and they inherently hypocritical nature of NASCAR.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 223- Season 6 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 122:19


    Welcome back! In this episode, we knock the rust off and get Season 6 rolling by discussing Daytona, New Smyrna, and defeatism.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastMakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 222- Season 5 Finale Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 171:52


    In this episode, the guys go on random tangents, discuss their yearly wish list for race tracks and series, and hand out their prestigious awards. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast Makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 221- Take Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 115:06


    In this late episode (due to technical error) the guys discuss the NASCAR playoffs and their utter incompetence, crown the pick-ems champion, and do the show twice. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 220- Said It All Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 125:12


    This week, the guys discuss court proceedings, arrests, and the growing wave of people recognizing the illegitimacy of NASCAR's playoff system Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 219- Little Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 124:45


    In this episode, the guys discuss schedules, tires, and how racing is cyclical in nature. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 218- Two Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 119:00


    In this episode, the guys discuss some tight local point races, alternate realities, and take multiple breaks due to poor planning. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 217- Whine and Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 121:52


    In this episode, the guys discuss racing etiquette, the World Series, and Brent tries to tough out recording while sick. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 216- Unnecessary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 114:55


    In this episode, the guys discuss the final Stafford event, NASCAR lawsuits, and what will become of Phil after the next hurricane. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 215- Always Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 113:02


    In this episode, the guys discuss a warning we issued from the week before, tightening local point races, and how NASCAR has a habit of making all the wrong decisions. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 214- Man Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 113:42


    In this episode, the guys discuss a messy SK race at Waterford, tightening point battles at Stafford, and why to never get corrective eye surgery. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Cookie Cutters II: Laser Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 109:38


    In this episode, the boys discuss Brent having laser eye surgery... again... and crashing his new car, new talents and why overtime has been around too long. Find us: Instagram- @makinglapspodcast Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast makinglapspodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 212- Not Hugged Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 107:27


    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

    Ep. 211- Failed Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 126:57


    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

    Ep. 210- Generational Trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 150:22


    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

    Ep. 209- Late Model Centipede

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 142:08


    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

    Ep. 208- Their Own Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 153:06


    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

    Ep. 207- Clock's Ticking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 131:28


    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

    Ep. 206- Olympic Brake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 111:59


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 130:14


    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

    Ep. 204- A Little Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 115:50


    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

    Ep. 203- Step on your Reddick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 132:42


    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

    Ep. 202- Guys Like Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 134:40


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

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    Ep. 201- Another Secret Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 120:46


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 200- Lap One, Turn Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 117:13


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 199- Wet T-Shirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 105:01


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 198- Snuggles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 121:14


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 197- On Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 120:59


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 196- New and Improved?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 127:02


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 195- Victims of Reputation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 150:49


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 194- Good History

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 104:37


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 193- Misery Loves Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 119:18


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 192- Unintended Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 121:29


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 191- Marble Factory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 132:13


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 190- Back In The Saddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 126:09


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 189- Richmond Road Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 110:13


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

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    Ep. 188- Delusional

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 133:58


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

    Ep. 187- Casual Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 113:55


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makinglaps/message

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