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After the checkered flag waves each week, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi will offer instant reaction and analysis to what just happened on the race weekend. Tune in for insight from the racetrack, a recap of notable events from the weekend and a look-ahead to what's coming next in our postrace podcast.

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    The Teardown podcast is a must-listen for any NASCAR fan. Hosted by Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, this podcast provides a unique and insightful perspective on the sport. One of the best aspects of this podcast is its consistency and reliability. It releases every week during the season, allowing fans to stay up to date and engaged with the latest NASCAR news and analysis. The hosts, particularly Jordan Bianchi, bring an enthusiastic energy to the show that keeps listeners entertained and engaged.

    Another great aspect of The Teardown is its honesty and willingness to address controversial topics. Gluck and Bianchi aren't afraid to express their opinions, even if they go against popular sentiment. This adds depth and authenticity to the podcast, making it more than just a surface-level recap of race events. The hosts also do a fantastic job of incorporating listener questions into each episode, creating a sense of community and interaction that enhances the overall listening experience.

    However, one potential downside of The Teardown is its tendency to focus on criticizing aspects of races or decisions made by NASCAR. While constructive criticism can be valuable in driving positive change, some listeners may find this constant fault-finding tiresome or repetitive. It would be beneficial for the podcast to strike a better balance between acknowledging flaws and highlighting what went well in each race.

    In conclusion, The Teardown is an excellent NASCAR podcast that provides fans with informative and entertaining content throughout the season. Gluck and Bianchi's expertise, passion for the sport, and dedication to delivering quality episodes make this podcast a must-listen for any avid NASCAR enthusiast. Despite its occasional overemphasis on criticism, The Teardown consistently delivers valuable insights into the world of NASCAR racing.



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    Arch to the Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 69:32


    Jeff and Jordan discuss the fallout from the Round 1 NASCAR playoff race at World Wide Technology Raceway -- and Jeff has suddenly changed his tune on who the championship favorites are.

    Milkshakes and Champagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 78:05


    The Southern 500 winner joins Jeff and Jordan for the first half of the show! Then the guys discuss one team's big struggles at Darlington, run through the playoff field's outlook and share the latest from the 23XI/Front Row/NASCAR lawsuit.

    Playoff Media Day Part 2: Bubba's Boomer Burn, Larson's Mini Flipper & Reddick's Mullet Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 109:23


    Austin Dillon talks PBR, tacos in Welcome, NC, celebrating Richmond with a burnout in his gold Camaro, and pushing through broken ribs.Kyle Larson shares how his daughter Audrey flipped a kart and called it “fun,” his hands-off parenting style at the track, and the 5 team's rollercoaster season.Christopher Bell recalls Adam Stevens smashing pit box monitors, his friendship with Chase Briscoe, and gives his honest thoughts on NASCAR's championship format.Denny Hamlin trades trash talk for fishing stories, breaks down penalties and Playoff chaos, and questions how NASCAR builds star power.William Byron reflects on his regular season title, closing races stronger, and balancing impostor syndrome with growing confidence as a leader.Bubba Wallace claps back at “Fakebook” headlines, talks consistency and strollers, and explains why the Roval and Talladega could be his sweet spot.Tyler Reddick addresses the mullet slander, life as a two-time dad, optimism for Darlington, and where he wishes NASCAR would race next.Josh Berry talks about his first Cup Media Day, being overlooked, optimism for Darlington, and ranks his kids' favorite (awful) shows.Timestamps:1:00 - Austin Dillon16:05 - Kyle Larson27:00 - Christopher Bell39:31 -  Denny Hamlin52:15 - William Byron1:07:02 - Bubba Wallace1:22:04 - Tyler Reddick1:38:45 - Josh Berry 

    Playoff Media Day Part 1: Blaney's Next Gen Strollers, Logano's Getting Ticked Off & Bowman's Scorpion Bites

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 102:44


    Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi sit down with Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, Shane Van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain in Part 1 of their Playoff Media Day special, and you know The Teardown doesn't do standard, boring conversation. Jeff and Jordan had Blaney talking about baby strollers, Cindric cracking jokes about getting buried in a car, Logano telling them what ticks him off the most, and we're pretty sure Bowman is avoiding anything with more than four legs from now on.Driver interviews::45 Austin Cindric6:59 Chase Elliott22:15 Chase Briscoe36:04 Ryan Blaney50:23 Shane Van Gisbergen1:02:14 Alex Bowman1:13:40 Joey Logano1:26:17 Ross Chastain

    Daytona Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 72:50


    Jeff and Jordan are on site at Daytona International Speedway to discuss the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, offer their playoff predictions and share thoughts on the latest news of the week.

    Richmond Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 80:34


    NASCAR sees its biggest upset of the season as a surprise winner shakes up the playoff picture with two races remaining in the regular season. The guys dive into what it means for the driver and his team, take a look at the impact on the other postseason hopefuls and discuss Jordan's latest NASCAR schedule news.

    The Mood Has Darkened

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 70:11


    The latest in a string of lackluster NASCAR Cup Series races has Jeff and Jordan taking the temperature of the fan base -- and not being optimistic about what they find. Plus the guys debate the GOAT of NASCAR road course racing and take a look at the playoff picture with two races remaining in the regular season.

    Every Last Kernel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 71:30


    Another fuel-mileage race, this time at Iowa Speedway, sees one driver stretch his gas tank for the final 144 laps of the race to return to victory lane. Jeff and Jordan break it all down and discuss the latest in the race to the playoffs as well as this week's NASCAR news and more.

    From Boos to Bricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 80:45


    One driver gets his first career NASCAR crown jewel victory in dramatic fashion at the Brickyard 400 and wins his way into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the NASCAR playoff format debate pops up again -- and Jeff has some revealing information about where things stand.

    Melting Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 74:25


    From the late restarts between Joe Gibbs Racing teammates to Chase Elliott's questionable pit strategy to the In-Season Challenge, Jeff and Jordan break down all things Dover Motor Speedway in the latest episode of The Teardown. Plus the guys talk covering the small teams and give the latest lawsuit update.

    New Zealand Wine Tasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 62:34


    Sonoma sees a predictable winner and more road course domination from one driver, and the In-Season Bracket Challenge sees a Cinderella advance to the final four. Plus the guys discuss the return of the Clash to Bowman Gray Stadium and weigh what the latest developments in the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit against NASCAR mean.

    Sweep Home Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 54:03


    After what may have been the final edition of the Chicago Street Course Race, Jeff and Jordan recap one driver's predictable victory and break down the actual surprises from the race and the In-Season Challenge.

    NASCAR's New Best Track?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 64:51


    An incredible Atlanta race leaves Jeff and Jordan buzzing about the 1.5-mile track's transformation and the guys dissect the impact of a wide-open wild card race on the season as a whole. Plus they go through the first race of the In-Season Challenge results and review TNT's return to NASCAR coverage.

    Every Last Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 70:31


    One driver preserves his fuel against tall odds to win for the first time this season while dirty air thwarts his competitors at Pocono Raceway. Plus Jeff and Jordan discuss all the latest NASCAR news, including the potential San Diego street race, the in-season tournament, Carson Hocevar's fine and Amazon Prime Video's coverage.

    South of the Border

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 76:05


    Jeff and Jordan are live from Mexico City -- and joined by NASCAR's Ben Kennedy to open the show -- to discuss their experience at NASCAR's first international points race for the Cup Series since 1958.

    Magnificent Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 75:33


    Jeff and Jordan are both on site at Michigan International Speedway to rave about the excellent racing they witnessed, discuss all the happenings from the weekend and look ahead to the Mexico City race. Also, the guys discuss Ram's re-entry into the Truck Series and give their take on the latest from the 23XI vs. NASCAR lawsuit.

    Concrete Chords

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 68:45


    Jeff and Jordan dissect all things Nashville, including a breakthrough win for one driver and a clash between a newcomer and a veteran. Plus the guys weigh in on the latest news, including Jim France's now-defunct plans to fund a car at Sonoma.

    Debating the Double

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 93:44


    With a night to sleep on what they saw at Indy and Charlotte, Jeff and Jordan debate whether The Double is possible in the future, examine Ross Chastain's excellent season, ponder what was so good about the Amazon Prime broadcast and discuss the Indy 500 as well.

    All-Stars and Fast Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 67:14


    With Jordan at the NASCAR All-Star Race and Jeff at Indianapolis 500 qualifying, the guys compare notes on their observations from the race weekend and are joined by Indy 500 polesitter Robert Shwartzman. From the promoter's caution to the future of the All-Star Race to the bravery of Indy 500 drivers, there's plenty to discuss this week.

    I Don't Think We're In Kansas Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 70:35


    Kansas turns into one driver's playground yet again as the track fails to live up to its recent string of memorable races. Jeff and Jordan discuss what role domination plays in how a race is viewed, offer the latest on the 23XI/Front Row vs. NASCAR lawsuit and weigh in on what tracks would make their championship rotation.

    Treacherous Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 64:47


    The guys explore the roots of a chaotic Texas race and ponder the missed opportunities for many drivers in Sunday's race. Plus Jeff and Jordan revisit the "run what you brung" conversation after a week of debate.

    Beggars Can't Be Choosers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 72:53


    A clean and green Talladega race has Jeff and Jordan discussing the state of superspeedway racing again, plus Jeff goes on an epic rant after hearing some news from Jordan. Also, the guys talk about the latest NASCAR news including Homestead as the season finale and Rodney Childers being fired from Spire Motorsports.

    The Blame Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 74:28


    A disappointing race at Bristol Motor Speedway leaves Jeff and Jordan disagreeing on where to point the finger. Plus, the guys talk about Kyle Larson's dominance and reflect on the loss of two friends close to the NASCAR world this week.

    Darlington Tamed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 65:47


    One driver dominates at Darlington only to see his victory disappear, while another comes out of nowhere to steal a victory at the "Track Too Tough To Tame." Jeff and Jordan are on-site together for the first time since Daytona to discuss everything they saw this weekend and discuss various other news topics in NASCAR this week.

    Martinsville Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 56:02


    One driver tames Martinsville Speedway for the sixth time, but Jeff and Jordan can't look past the eventful Xfinity Series race on Saturday as the talk of the weekend. Plus the guys talk about their ideas for what else could be done to spice up NASCAR short track racing.

    Pure NASCAR Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 69:15


    A naturally unfolding race at Homestead-Miami Speedway reignites championship talk and sees one driver's talent shine through. Jeff and Jordan discuss the future for Homestead and examine the NASCAR Cup Series field after six points races so far this season.

    Berry, Berry Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 67:32


    NASCAR gets a surprising winner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first intermediate track race of the season, raising questions about what this means for the current power team dynamics in the Cup Series.

    Desert Trifecta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 80:58


    Goodyear's "option tire" works its magic at Phoenix Raceway, opening a world of possibilities for NASCAR. Plus Jeff and Jordan discuss the latest win from a breakout star and take stock of how the field is shaping up after the first short track race of the season.

    Keep COTA Weird

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 70:34


    Jeff and Jordan are back to dissect all the twists and turns of NASCAR's latest visit to Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The guys discuss which drivers are hot and not, a confusing policy change and COTA's future on the NASCAR schedule.

    Caution: Controversy Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 73:56


    The timing of another last-lap yellow flag mars the ending of an otherwise-spectacular NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jeff and Jordan discuss the inconsistent cautions, Carson Hocevar's aggressive racing and a new way to watch NASCAR.

    Daytona Double Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 66:52


    After the seas part for one driver to win his second Daytona 500, Jeff and Jordan are live from Daytona International Speedway to share their thoughts on the 67th running of the Great American Race.

    Daytona 500 Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 55:21


    The entire 2025 NASCAR Cup Series visited with The Teardown over the course of nearly seven hours on Daytona 500 Media Day. Here are some of our favorite moments.Drivers featured in this episode include (in order): Joey Logano, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Carson Hocevar, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, Helio Castroneves, Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, Daniel Suarez, Brad Keselowski, Austin Dillon and Ryan Preece.To check out the full video from Media Day (with 10-minute interviews from every driver), visit Dirty Mo Media's YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/live/JbrvCSnexMY?si=tp-EPMq0NtX4KwSw

    Favorable Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 62:19


    Jeff and Jordan are live on site at Bowman Gray Stadium for the Clash and discuss NASCAR's first race at the Winston-Salem track since 1971. Plus the guys talk about the future of the Clash and where it should go next.

    Status Quo Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 47:47


    It's race week! Jeff and Jordan preview the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and give their 2025 NASCAR playoff picks, including their Championship 4 and season champion. Plus the guys digest the latest rules update from NASCAR officials.

    Ruling on the Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 52:07


    After NASCAR drops a flurry of rules changes for the upcoming 2025 season, Jeff and Jordan take the green flag on a new season of The Teardown by sorting through all of them. From the controversial new "Open Exemption Provisional" to the revamped DVP policy, the guys share their opinion on how the new rules could impact NASCAR this year.

    Season Finale: Our 2024 Listener Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 127:20


    In this episode, Jeff and Jordan wrap up the 2024 season of The Teardown by fielding your questions for two hours. Also, the esteemed Holly Cain joins the guys to discuss her new book and join in on answering some of the listener questions as well.

    Magic Genie, Grant Us A Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 65:11


    A magic genie visits Jeff and Jordan to grant them a series of wishes, with one catch: They can only change things about the 2024 NASCAR season. Check out the picks the guys came up with in our latest offseason episode.

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    We Answer The 12 Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 77:14


    After discussing the latest NASCAR news (like the breakup of Chris Gabehart and Denny Hamlin's crew chief/driver pairing) , Jeff and Jordan take a swing at answering The Athletic's weekly 12 Questions series. From Jordan's worst dating story to Jeff's biggest regret, you might learn something new about the guys this week.

    Most Memorable Moments of the 2024 NASCAR Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 68:10


    Jeff and Jordan reunite in Las Vegas to review their most memorable moments of the recently completed NASCAR season. From controversies to clutch performances to the courtroom, 2024 seemed to have a little bit of everything.

    A Very NASCAR Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 88:50


    Jeff and Jordan discuss the outcome of the 2024 NASCAR championship race before getting into a heated debate on the merits of the playoff system. Plus the guys share their thoughts on the end of Martin Truex Jr.'s career, Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier and the latest in the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit against NASCAR.

    Messy Martinsville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 72:35


    Controversy overshadows a stirring playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, leaving Jeff and Jordan to try and sort through the aftermath. Plus the guys digest the championship field and make their title picks for each of the three NASCAR national series.

    The Perfect Racetrack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 80:35


    A phenomenal, instant classic race at Homestead-Miami Speedway has Jeff and Jordan raving about what they just watched. Plus the guys make predictions for what could happen at Martinsville and debate Homestead's place on the NASCAR calendar.

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