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    Episode 76 – Misery in Monaco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 35:11


    The crew is back from a long holiday weekend to briefly discuss the wet and wild Monaco GP. We share

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    Episode 75 – Red Bull Gives You Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 43:05


    I ragazzi Premium Unleaded ricapitolano il Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna per tutti i nostri affezionati ascoltatori. We discuss the Tifosi, the weather, and of course bees. Ciao.

    Episode 74 – The Race is On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 34:37


    The crew breaks down the second race of the 2022 season: the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. We debate the 2022 car, the DRS system, and debut a new segment called pick your driver.

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    Episode 73 – A New Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 51:52


    um Unleaded crew is back at it! They breakdown the 2022 cars, talk Drive to Survive, and discuss the opening race in Bahrain. It's almost like they never left.

    Episode 72 – COTA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 35:21


    Was the race boring or thrilling? Depends on who you ask. Either way, we will talk about Max and share our most personal stories since the last time we chatted. Grab some Texas BBQ

    Episode 71 – Turkish GP Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 50:06


    The crew gets right back in the booth to discuss a soggy Sunday in Turkey. No bees this week, but we hear a great Marathon Monday story from Rob, a nurse

    Episode 70 – Slippery Sochi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 56:01


    Back in action after a long summer's rest. The crew is buzzing after a thrilling race in Russia. We all discuss where we landed on Lando's loss. We check in on Rob's bees and try to convince Charlie that he is way behind on his nursery build out for LB's sister.

    Episode 69 – Silverstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 54:19


    We sprint through the new qualifying format before Rob can't help himself and brings up "the crash". We go back and forth on the Redbull reaction, and Hamilton's motives. Rob tries to name all of the turns and straights at Silverstone. Life updates take a lifetime and we finish up by talking about Seb picking up trash

    Episode 68 – Breaking away from Austria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 48:29


    We start out with some movie recommendations. Charlie finally admits his true feelings about Max. We ponder the purpose of penalties and get into life updates. Rob brings up some random thoughts on UFOs before we wrap up F1 talk.

    Episode 67 – Baku, France, and Austria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 45:37


    Redbull is running away with the season. Or is it? Mercedes has stopped developing the 2021 car. Or has it? Three of the gang have an emergency podcast to discuss Austria1 vs. Austria2. Also, life updates.

    Episode 66 – Monaco and Tennis memberships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 54:54


    The lads get together to discuss the Spain and Monaco Grand Prix. Rob has himself an episode. He hates on Max, single-handedly solves Mercedes' cross threading problem, and rages against paying $50 for a community day camp. We also discuss when are shorts acceptable.

    EPISODE 65 – FROM BAHRAIN TO BEES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 52:10


    The premier F1 podcast gets you up to speed on the first three races of the 2021 season. Tune in for heated debates about wasted careers, derailed careers, and careers that should be terminated with extreme prejudice. And also life updates.

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    Episode 64 – 2021 kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 64:06


    The Premium Unleaded crew meets up for the first time in months to unpack the coming season. Tune in for bold predictions in the Drivers' and Constructors' championship, as well as savvy betting tips from "LowT." Oh yeah, there are lots of life updates too.

    EPISODE 63 – DULLNESS in the Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 49:48


    The Premium Unleaded cast tackles the Abu Dhabi GP and a season-ending recap in one episode. They cover misquotations, who does and does not deserve a seat in F1 in 2021, and bring important life updates (including on a coronavirus-impacted friend of the pod).

    Episode 62 – Georgie Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 61:13


    Low-T makes his triumphant return to the podcast to drop some knowledge on us and deliver a few life updates. We debate Bottas vs. Russell, Perez vs. Albon, and Rob takes a few cheap shots at Max. Oh, and a certain podcaster's wife goes into labor during the pod.

    EPISODE 61 – Great balls of fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 58:25


    The guys sneak a pod in to discuss the stunning Romain wreck. Rob cannot resist taking a shot at Rob while wearing his new vest. We also get into the age-old question…what makes a volunteer a volunteer?

    Episode 60 – Cold Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 52:56


    Hello all you loyal listeners.  Please join the crew as they discuss the Turkish Grand Prix.  This was an exciting,

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    episode 59 – Ibiza recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 57:35


    In this episode we "recap" the races in Germany and Portugal. Join the boys for very limited race discussion, but a whole lot driver analysis. Our resident McLaren fanboy defends his driver, and we answer the age old question for good; who is the best F1 driver in history. Big life updates from the crew this episode. Anyone interested in bathroom tile, this is a cannot miss show.

    Episode 58: The Italian job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 53:05


    The boys manage to deliver another good one without the benefit of biscotti or espresso. Rob returns to form to deliver some great race recaps of the Italian races, and offers some great parenting tips to figure out if your child is allergic to bees.

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    Episode 57 – Spain and Spa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 54:42


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    EPISODE 56 – British GP RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 51:07


    The Premium Unleaded crew recap the last 2 races (both across the pond). We are all upset with Racing Point and their cheating ways. We wonder what is going on with Vettel, and Rob explains how to get two children to sleep. Random banter: 00:00 - 04:00, Race recap: 04:00 - 09:00, Racing point cheating: 09:00 - 15:00, Ferrari: 15:00 - 24:30, Redbull: 24:30 - 30:00, Life updates: 30:00 -  44:00, Race predictions: 44:00 

    Episode 55 – Hungarian GP recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 55:48


    Are you Hungary for some more F1 content? Then sit back, relax, and enjoy another hour with the Premium Unleaded crew. We discuss all things Hungarian GP while Charlie researches vacation homes. We kick it off again with some life updates before we get into the paprikash and goulash of the race.

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    Episode 54 – S(t)yrian GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 56:59


    There is nothing quite like back to back race weekends, and to top it off, we have the Hungarian GP coming up this weekend! The Premium Unleaded crew jumps back into the studio to break down this past weekend's race and discuss the remaining schedule.

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    Episode 52/53 – F1 is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 103:10


    Part 1: The bad boys of podcasting organize an emergency podcast to cover the start of the COVID delayed F1 season. We talk predictions, engine upgrades and life updates galore. We also welcome a very special guest to the pod to talk units and odds. Part 2: The Premium Unleaded Crew breaks down the first race of the abbreviated 2020 season and looks forward to race two this upcoming weekend. They discuss the Albon-Hamilton fued, F1 drivers kneeling and the much anticipated return of Fernando Alonso. Truly a can't-miss episode.

    Episode 51 – 2020 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 43:40


    The Formula One-ders kick off the new season with a raucous discussion that closely follows Charlie's agenda. We had a late scratch from John (he sent the dreaded "pod without me" text) who had to take care of his pup. We discuss all the of the hits, and go deep on the new Netflix show.

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    Episode 50! – Austin GP recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 52:31


    Part of the crew hops on the mic to discuss the Austin GP. America's race. We have a couple special guests join the pod (or do we....) I guess you just need to listen to find out. Banter/GP recap: 0:00 - 14:40, Lewis calls in to discuss 6th world championship: 14:40 - 16:45, New rules for F1: 16:45 - 23:45, Misc. Austin items from Charlie: 23:45 - 28:35, Life updates: 28:35 - 43:00, Brazil preview: 43:00 - 53:00

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    Episode 49 – Mexican GP recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 68:42


    Max's antics at the Mexican Grand Prix take center stage in the latest edition of Premium Unleaded. Gambling strategy, future possible pod-guests and, of course, life updates are also covered. (00:00-41:00 - Bash or defend Max Verstappen, 41:00 - life updates, 59:00 - Back to racing/gambling tips, 1:04:00 - Is Katy Perry better than Pink?)

    EPISODE 48 – Japan GP RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 49:29


    We overcome technical difficulties, and Rob's mustache to record a recap of the Japanese grand prix. John was in Austin scouting the upcoming GP, so he could not join. We discuss Max's scuffle with Charles, the Merc dynasty, and Rob's impressive showing at the Head of the Charles.

    Episode 47 – Monza & Singapore Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 46:27


    Charlie shows up late. Rob disappears mid episode. Mondays are weird. Despite the adversity, the Premium Unleaded crew manages to record a pod. We discuss Seb's big win, Hamilton's gamesmanship and the FIA's inconsistency. Vroom vroom.

    EPISODE 46 – Belgium Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 47:33


    On episode 46, three of the four podcast members return from summer break to recap the Belgian Grand Prix at Shhhh-PAh. Things haven't changed much as Rob still hates Max Verstappen, Andrew is gaga over Charles LeClerc and Charlie thinks Red Bull can do no wrong. Keeps your ears open for financial advice as Rob takes a wild turn half way through the episode. Enjoy.

    EPISODE 45 – Pre-Summer break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 54:15


    this pod, Charlie books a 5 day plane ride, Andrew does his best impersonation of a politician, Rob jumps the shark on Max Verstappen and John explains why he is now sleeping on the floor.

    Episode 44 – 2019 French and Austrian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 51:11


    A doozy of a podcast this week as the boys have a spirited debate about the Austrian Grand Prix. John and Charlie express their deep love for Max, while Rob and Andrew convince them to stay with their respective wives. We do a health check on Rob following the big move, and award a Premium Unleaded medal of honor to John for saving his nephew's life. Misc. banter (0:00 - 03:00) Spirited debate (03:00 - 32:40) Life updates (32:40 - 41:00) Discuss various teams (41:10 - 46:20) Low T betting updates (46:25 - 47:35)

    EPISODE 43 – 2019 Canadian GRAND PRIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 68:55


    Join us for a very special 2 part podcast. The boys head up to Montreal to walk the paddock with their press passes and recap qualifying. They are joined by a very special guest on the podcast, who is still getting used to being in front of a microphone. Don't worry, Rob the tire guy joins us to recap the race. We quickly find out he slept through most of it. Enjoy! Special guest Scott discusses Montreal!

    Episode 42 – 2019 Monaco Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 44:50


    The crew breaks down the 2019 Monaco GP after a nice holiday weekend. Andrew and Charlie are battling injuries, Rob is tending to his young children, and John just returned from a "grueling golf club fitting." Even with these speed bumps, we still are able to deliver a top notch pod.

    Episode 41 – 2019 Spanish GP Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019


    Tune into episode 41 to hear the crew breakdown the 2019 Spanish Grand Prix and discuss all the latest grid rumours. We also have a new segment debuting this episode with our fan question. We deep dive into tyre setup and strategy. Can't miss stuff!

    Episode 40 – 2019 Baku GP Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 51:39


    In what could be our best podcast yet but also potentially our worst podcast yet, the bad boys of podcasting get together to breakdown the Baku GP. We breakdown the performance of each team, discuss Ferrari's struggles and debate if the world championship is over. Bon appetit.

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    Episode 39 – First 3 races recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 54:22


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    Episode 38 – 2019 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 57:14


    It's March which means the new Formula 1 season is here! Catch up with the Premium Unleaded boys and make sure you are up to date on the latest talking points. Listen to Rob & Charlie bicker about tyres, Andrew get excited about Ferrari and John go wild with his predictions.

    Episode 37 – 2018 Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 54:45


    The boys dust off the microphones and finally get around to recording the season ending podcast. They discuss the 2018 season, provide life updates and look forward to the 2019 season.

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    Episode 36 – 2018 Brazilian GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 50:03


    The Formula 1 season is wrapping up, but the Premium Unleaded boys are charging ahead. With John missing in action, Andrew, Rob and Charlie discuss the Brazilian Grand Prix and get into a heated debate about Max Verstappen. Who was at fault in the Verstappen-Ocon clash? Is Max good or bad for the sport? Why does Rob hate Max so? Tune in to find out!

    Episode 35 – Mexican GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 37:51


    The crew recaps the Mexican GP en route to another soggy golf match.  The rain was pouring, the tyres were wet, and the takes were hot.  We go over all the Danny Ric conspiracy theories, Rob continues to bash Max, and we dream about next year's teams.

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    Episode 34 – United States GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 47:27


    The crew waits patiently for Rob to join the podcast, then immediately starts piling on Andrew for Vettel's troubles.  Some will say John and Charlie went too far.  We all agree Kimi is the best, and we need him in the sport.

    Episode 33 – 2018 Russia GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2018 46:26


    The gang gets together to discuss the Russian GP.  Rob comes clean about missing the last podcast.  Andrew makes his worst golf analogy to date, and we set the record straight on some important mini-van questions.  

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    Episode 32 – 2018 Singapore GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 49:08


    Rob is a late scratch as the rest of the boys recap the Singapore GP.  Andrew comes to terms with the fate of Ferrari, and admits his true feelings about Vettel.  Charlie proves just how little he knows about the Ryder Cup. Sad!

    Episode 31 – 2018 Belgian GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 37:58


    The Premium Unleaded (minus Charlie) regroup after a long summer break to break down the Belgian GP.  We welcome the newest fan club member (Leigh O'Brien).  We also go deep into the upcoming driver changes, and find out Andrew has deep ties with the Russians.  Rob takes it home with a story of his time sleeping outside in a Wal-Mart parking lot.  

    Episode 30 – 2018 Hungarian GP & Summer Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 42:05


    The Premium Unleaded crew takes a week off before diving back into the latest Formula 1 news. The guys break down the Hungarian GP, discuss Danny Ric's yuge move to Renault and John & Charlie cry a little bit. Last but not least, congrats to our main man Will Buxton on his engagement. Enjoy.

    Episode 29 – 2018 German GP Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2018 39:52


    The boys (minus Charlie) chop it up about the emotionally exhausting German GP.  Andrew finally knows what Rob feels like every week after Sebastian Vettel has a tough retirement.  

    Episode 28 – 2018 British GP Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 48:08


    In this latest episode, the lads get together to discuss the grand prix across the pond. With yet another brilliant race on the books, the pod addresses the hard hitting issues like is Lewis Hamilton a cry baby? Was Kimi's punishment fair? And who has the fastest car on track? Tune in for all the latest F1 news and gossip. Cherrio. 

    Episode 27 – Austrian Grand Prix recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 39:53


    The guys get back in the studio for another episode.  Rob and Charlie call in from a stressful vacation at the Cape, while Andrew and John hold down the fort in Dorchester.  McLaren is officially done, Charlie and John become Ferrari fans, and we all agree that Max and Sebastian could be brothers based on their post race celebrations.

    Episode 26 – Grand Prix de France Résumer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 45:29


    3 of the 4 guys pop on their headsets for a first ever Premium Unleaded video conference.  They go deep into the France GP.  Andrew and Rob blast Max while Charlie begs for Alonso's retirement. 

    Episode 25 – Canadian Grand Prix Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 33:53


    After an exhausting day of drinking in the sun at the track, the boys use their last joules of energy to bring you fresh impressions from the Canadian Grand Prix. Does F1 need a radical update? Is Rob on the verge of a breakdown? What does a day at the track even look like? Tune in and find out.

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