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Just a bunch of American fellas talking through the world of Formula 1. Join us weekly as we discuss races and the latest news of F1, mixed in with a dash of bantering and generally awful takes

The Fifth Wheel Podcast


    • Feb 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Fifth Wheel Podcast

    Episode 80: Winter Testing Review and Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 46:47


    Our final episode. Thank you for listening

    Episode 79: Season Wrap and a Review of Otmar's Instagram Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 50:16


    Tune in to the Fifth Wheel's review of the season as we reflect on our predictions from the start of the year. Also, some bonus content concerning a former F1 Team Principle's Instagram account!

    Episode 78: Abu Dhabi Review and That's a Wrap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 30:43


    That is a wrap on the 2023 season. Finally! Listen in this week as we review the last race of the year and do some reflecting on a certain driver's dominance.

    Episode 77: The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 43:31


    Hello and welcome to episode 77 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! This week we cover everything that happened during the first ever Las Vegas Grand Prix!

    Episode 76: Las Vegas Grand Prix??????

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 25:20


    Listen in this week as we hand out lessons in copyright law and maybe give you some background to this weeks race!

    Episode 75: Brazil GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 23:51


    Join us this week as we discuss all that happened during the eventful (chaotic?) Brazil GP weekend!

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    Episode 74: Mexican GP Review and Brazil Lead Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 34:41


    This week we review the Mexican Grand Prix and preview all you you need to know for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

    Episode 73: Austin GP Review and Mexico Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 33:59


    Vamos Checo? Not so fast, the fellas review the Austin GP (Fully in person for the first time!) and preview the Mexico GP.

    Episode 72: Preview the 2023 Austin GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 20:35


    Hello and welcome to episode 72 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode we preview you everything you need to know for the upcoming race in Austin! As always, follow us on social media for additional content and more.

    Episode 71: The Qatar (Qatari?) Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 28:46


    This week we cover the Qatar GP race weekend. Listen in as we discuss the weird ways Max wins all his championships (spoiler alert he won again).

    Episode 70: A Special Surprise and The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 19:25


    Hey everyone and welcome to episode 70 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! This week we preview you everything you need to know about the upcoming 2023 Qatar Grand Prix! As always, follow us on social media for other content and to submit your takes on the F1 season!

    Episode 69:Japanese GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 34:16


    Listen this week as we discuss the futures of many Formula 1 drivers and whether they deserve a seat on the grid (looking at you Checo). Also, hear how wrong we were with our predictions!

    Episode 68: The EXCELLENT 2023 Singaporean GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 44:04


    Hi and welcome back to the Fifth Wheel Podcast! On episode 68 we review the EXCELLENT 2023 Singaporean Grand Prix! Listen in as we discuss Sainz's tactical masterclass, George Russell's tragedy, and Red Bull's bungled weekend. As always, follow us on social media for additional content and more!

    Episode 67: Singapore GP Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 21:04


    This week we review some news and the upcoming Singapore GP.

    Episode 66: The Italian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 35:35


    Hi Welcome to episode 66 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! This week we discuss the 2023 race at Monza. As always follow us on social media for additional content and more!

    Episode 65: Dutch GP Review and Monza Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 37:12


    Tune in this week as we discuss the Dutch GP

    Episode 64: Zandvoort Preview and News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 17:06


    Zandvoort Preview and News!

    Episode 63: F1 Draft Review and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 32:01


    This week, we review the teams we drafted at the beginning of the season and speculate how good they would be at this point in the season. Plus, we review some important news in the world of Williams!

    Episode 62: Spa Review and We Answer Fan Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 31:59


    This week it's just Andrew and Doug, join them as they take you through a review of the race weekend at Spa, predictions for the race and some interesting takes from our fans!

    Episode 61: The 2023 Hungarian Borefest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 44:44


    Welcome to episode 61 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode, we cover the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix! But first, listen in as we give you an update on a familiar name from F1 past. As always, follow us on social media for exclusive content and more! P.S. Stick around at the end of the episode for a bonus story on how our rec basketball team got slaughtered!

    Episode 60: DANNY RIC IS BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 36:19


    Welcome to episode 60 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode, we cover the bombshell news from Alpha Tauri, and give you a preview of what to expect at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix! Make sure to listen through the whole episode for some bonus content after the outro! And as always, follow us on social media for additional exclusive content!

    Episode 59: Silverstone GP Review + Talkin' Danny Ric!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 48:32


    Listen in this week as we review the (very good) Silverstone GP and qualifying sessions. Also - Achintya gets hyped about some news concerning Danny Ric's potential appearance in an F1 car this year.

    Episode 58: The 2023 Austrian Track Limits Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 37:23


    Hello everyone and welcome to episode 58 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode, we cover all things Austrian, going through the ridiculous penalties from the 2023 Red Bull Ring race. Continue listening as we give you a preview of what's to come this weekend with the British Grand Prix! As always, follow us on social media for additional content and more!

    Episode 57: Austrian GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 25:07


    In this episode Andrew, Jay and Doug talk you through some big Formula 1 news including Alpine's new part owners, Mick Schumacher's influence on Mercedes, and Ford's new hill climb racer-van-thing! Also, tune in for a preview of the Austrian GP this weekend, as well as who we think will be stepping on the podium!

    Episode 56: The 2023 Canadian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 33:45


    Hi and welcome to episode 56 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this week's episode, Andrew and Achintya cover all things Canadian from the race in Montreal. As always, follow us on social media and follow the link in our bio to send us your race predictions!

    Episode 55: The Upcoming 2023 Canadian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 24:15


    Hi and welcome to episode 55 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode, we give you the low down on the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. But first, we talk you through the 24 hours of Le Mans, and so much more! As always follow us on social media for additional content and video!

    Episode 54: Spanish GP Review and Conga Concert!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 34:45


    Listen in this week as Andrew, Jay and Doug review the Spanish GP, Lewis Hamilton's love life, and what an F1 game show might look like. Also, an inside look at Andrew's musical backup plan in case podcasting doesn't work out for him.

    Episode 53: Monaco Review and Spanish GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 42:42


    Listen this week as we review the pleasant surprise that was an entertaining Monaco GP, and preview all you need to know for the Spanish GP this weekend!

    Episode 52: The 2023 Monaco Run Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 25:59


    Welcome to episode 52 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode, we cover everything everything you need to know about the upcoming 2023 Monaco Grand Prix! As always, make sure to follow us on social media for additional content including videos and more!

    Episode 51: The Run up to Imola

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 26:55


    Welcome to episode 51 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In today's episode, we preview the upcoming race at Imola, or as it as formally known, the Qatar Airways Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Dell'Emilia-Romagna!

    Episode 50: The Very Mediocre(?) Miami GP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 47:33


    Welcome to episode FIFTY of the Fifth Wheel Podcast, where we talk through the Miami GP! Listen in as we talk through Leclerc's incident prone weekend, the straight-line speed of the Red Bulls, and personal anecdotes from the Taylor Swift concert! As always, follow us on social media for additional content, and to let us know your thoughts!

    Episode 49: Baku Snoozer and Welcome to Miami!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 39:59


    Join us this week as we discuss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, what we think about the weekend format and prep you for all things Miami! (Will Smith voice)

    Episode 48: The Baku Preview featuring Dirty Side of the Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 73:46


    Welcome to Episode 48 of the Fifth Wheel podcast! In this episode, we give you the low down on the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend! We also hold a round table with the guys from Dirty Side of the Track, Rob and Brian! As always, follow us on social media for additional content and to submit your takes for the race!

    Episode 47: WAY Too Early Standings Talk and Worst Driver on the Grid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 30:49


    Join us this week as we voice our loud and completely correct thoughts on this seasons standings so far. Where do we think Charles Leclerc should rank? Is Lance Stroll a good driver? These are both questions you will get answers to. PLUS: Listen in as we discuss who we think this year's worst driver, and if there even is one.

    Episode 46: The Australian Restart Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 51:30


    Welcome to episode 46 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In today's episode, we talk through all things Australian in 2023, as we review the race at Albert Park in Melbourne. Join us as we talk through the many, many accidents, the pain of Ferrari fans, and so much more!

    Episode 45: Alonso's Memory Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 32:06


    Welcome back to another episode of the Fifth Wheel Podcast, where we preview the 2023 Australian Grand Prix! But first, listen in as we tell the dark, secretive tale of Fernando Alonso's mysterious pre season testing accident. As always, follow us on social media for additional content!

    Episode 44: The Flip Flopping FIA ft Grid Rival CEO Ross Fruin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 72:52


    Welcome to episode 44 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast, where we cover the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. Join us as we discuss the FIA's, odd, rule making procedures, Jos Verstappen's sour mood, and the runaway Williams driven by Alex Albon. And stick around after for a unique, one-on-one interview with Grid Rival CEO Ross Fruit as he talks through the incredible story behind the F1 fantasy app! As always, make sure to follow us on social media for additional, exclusive content!

    Episode 43: Jeddah Predictions and Bold Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 27:59


    This week on the Fifth Wheel Podcast: Achintya, Jay, and Andrew talk about the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Listen in for not-so-guaranteed predictions, bold takes, and bets for us to lose money on!

    Episode 42: Bahrain Review and Interview w/ Harry Benjamin of BBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 66:29


    IT'S LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO on this weeks episode! We talk through some of the highlights from the first race of the 2023 season in Bahrain, and most importantly, the emergence of Aston Martin as a top tier team? Also, tune in for an incredible conversation between our very own Achintya Prasad and Harry Benjamin, a reporter for Formula 2, 3, and now F1!

    Episode 41: ITS RACE WEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 34:22


    We are beyond stoked to say, for the first time in 2023, IT IS RACE WEEK! Join us we talk through Drive to Survive, Winter Testing, and of course, everything you need to know for the Bahrain GP! As always, follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram for more content!

    Episode 40: The World's First F1 Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 35:36


    Welcome everyone to episode 40 (Forty!) of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! Join us as we compete to create the best F1 team via snake draft, picking teams, drivers, aero teams, and more! But first, listen in as we talk through Ferrari's car launch, Alpine's pink car conundrum, and more!

    Episode 39: The Livery Line Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 23:48


    It's livery season as the fellas talk through all things F1 paint jobs. But first, listen in about some great news regarding MBS, and more!

    Episode 38: MBS is CANCELED ft. CameronF1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 57:59


    Welcome everyone to episode 38 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this very special episode, we catch up with CameronF1, an F1 content creator, Twitter Spaces Curator, and commentator, about all things Formula 1! Listen in as we cover the hottest stories in F1, including the important decision to cancel the FIA director, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. As always, follow us on social media for additional content, videos, and more! Follow Cameron using the link below! https://linktr.ee/cameronf1

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    Episode 37: The F1 Hot Takes Shoot Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 33:08


    Welcome to episode 38 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In this episode, we host a round robin of debates, defending the boldest takes in F1. As always, follow us on social media for additional video and content! #F1

    Episode 36: It's Story Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 39:06


    Welcome to the first episode of Season 2, of THE Fifth Wheel Podcast! In today's episode, listen in as Doug takes us on a journey through F1 history, and tells us about a driver that is the ONLY person to have a DNQ, DNS, and DNF in one race! But first, we discuss the recent news about Cadillac and Andretti, joining the F1 grid. So strap in, this is THE Fifth Wheel Podcast!

    Episode 35: And that's lights out on Season 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 40:02


    Welcome everyone, to the LAST EPISODE of the Fifth Wheel Podcast...in 2022. Join us as we cover the shocking and unexpected team principal drama, and cover our last thoughts of the 2022 season before closing out. So strap in, this is THE Fifth Wheel Podcast. #F1 #Ferrari #RedBull #Mercedes

    Episode 34: The 2022 Post Season Recap (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 39:37


    Welcome to Part 1 of our first off season episode! We cover all things F1 2022, taking a dive back into the performance of each team and driver throughout the season. #Formula1 #F1 #Racing #2022

    Episode 33: From Abu Dhabi, it's Good Night Sebastian Vettel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 49:01


    Welcome to episode 33 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast, where we discuss the FINAL race of the F1 2022 season. Join in as we talk through all the news and happenings before the race, from the firing of Mick Shumacher from Haas, to the retirements of some of F1's biggest legends and talents (and Nicolas Latifi). As always, follow us on social media for additional exclusive content and more!

    Episode 32: The Brazilian Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 41:45


    Welcome back to the Fifth Wheel Podcast, where today we talk through all things Brazil! Listen in as we talk about the collapse of Red Bull, the accidents on track, and more!

    Episode 31: The 2022 Mexican Snoozefest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 36:58


    Welcome to episode 31 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! Today we talk through the Mexican GP, and all the fact that it was indeed a race in the 2022 season. But listen in as we discuss the Red Bull cheating penalty, Nascar, and so much more!

    Episode 30: Alonso's Aerial Adventure at the Austin GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 53:36


    Welcome to episode 30 of the Fifth Wheel Podcast! In today's episode, we dive deep into the #USGrandPrix in Austin, Texas! Join in as we discuss this race, from George Russell's T-bone into Sainz, to Alonso's attempt to gain some altitude. As always, stick around for our takes and discussions, ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, and make sure to send in your predictions to our poll! Link to socials and and exclusive content in the bio!

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