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This week on Life's a Drag, the boys are gearing up for the NHRA Finals in Pomona! They'll break down the championship battles, the storylines to watch, and who they think will take home the big trophies. Plus, it's almost time for Drag Racing Prom on Monday night — they'll preview all the festivities, what to expect, and who's bound to make a statement on and off the track. It's the perfect mix of speed, style, and drag racing drama you won't want to miss!

Join Joe Castello LIVE on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro for an electrifying preview of the 2025 NHRA In-N-Out Burger Finals – the explosive season finale of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series! Fresh from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Joe brings you exclusive on-location interviews with the latest winners: Brittany Force – Top Fuel victor and championship contender Matt Hagan – Funny Car champ keeping the nitro flames roaring Then, buckle up for a full-throttle deep dive into the historic In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip at Pomona, CA, where legends are crowned and the 2025 Countdown Playoffs reach their thunderous climax. Special guest Josh Hachat, NHRA Director of Communications, joins the show to unpack: The most dramatic storylines of the 2025 season Key battles in all four pro classes What's at stake in the final race for the world championships From nitro burnouts to championship clinchers – if it's happening at Pomona, WFO Radio has it covered. Don't miss the final WFO Nitro race preview of 2025 – streaming LIVE!

In dieser Folge nehmen euch Jenny und Malte mit ins Relais Castello di Morcote im Tessin. Ein ehemaliges Kloster hoch über dem Luganersee, das heute als elegantes Boutiquehotel Ruhe, Geschichte und Genuss vereint – und damit die Seele der italienischen Schweiz perfekt einfängt.

Federico Vergari"Fuoriclasse Live"Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torinowww.salonelibro.itStorie di vita, coraggio, lealtà raccontate attraverso lo sport e libri a tema. Fino a domenica 16 novembre 2025, a Torino, in occasione delle Nitto ATP Finals, il Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino organizza la terza edizione dei talk “Fuoriclasse Live - Storie e protagonisti dello sport fuori dal campo di gioco” e la cerimonia conclusiva della IV edizione del Premio di letteratura sportiva Gianni Mura. Il riconoscimento, dedicato alla narrativa sportiva per adulti e ragazzi, è promosso e organizzato dal Salone del Libro e dalla Città di Torino, con il sostegno di Fondazione CRT, Camera di commercio di Torino, Città di Torino (Partner: Turismo Torino e Provincia e FITP - Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel).Tutti gli appuntamenti si svolgono a Casa Tennis, in piazza Castello, che per l'occasione si trasforma così in un vivace punto d'incontro tra sport, letteratura e cultura.Ingresso libero fino a esaurimento posti. Info e prenotazioni: salonelibro.it, turismotorino.org e visitpiemonte.com.Tra gli ospiti: i vincitori del Premio di letteratura sportiva Gianni Mura, che parteciperanno alla cerimonia di premiazione sabato 8 novembre, condotta dal giornalista Paolo Maggioni, conduttore di La domenica Sportiva e presidente della nascente Biblioteca Gianni Mura a Milano (i finalisti sono: Dario Voltolini, Paolo Piras, Giovanni Raboni, Carola Barbero e Giovanni Tosco per la sezione “Miglior libro di letteratura sportiva”; Nicolò Melli, Filippo Galli, Ludovico Jacopo Cipriani, Mattia Furlani, e Roberto Bratti per la sezione “Fuoriclasse); la campionessa Deborah Compagnoni, medaglia d'oro nello sci alpino, con i racconti della sua vita e carriera tratti dal suo libro Una ragazza di montagna. Storie di un'infanzia felice tra neve, prati e avventure (Rizzoli); Adriano Panatta e Paolo Bertolucci, la coppia più celebre del tennis azzurro, in dialogo con Domenico Procacci e Dario Cresto-Dina sul loro podcast La telefonata; Gerald Marzorati, già caporedattore del New York Times Magazine e giornalista sportivo di Harper's e del magazine statunitense The New Yorker, con il memoir dedicato al tennis Tardi sulla palla (Add Editore), in dialogo con Stefano Semeraro; il giornalista sportivo Giuseppe Pastore , con il libro omaggio al campione internazionale dello sci La bomba. Lo spettacolo di Alberto Tomba (66thand2nd), in dialogo con il giornalista Federico Vergari; Emanuele Atturo, Simone Conte e Daniele Manusia, autori del varietà calcistico La Riserva Live, tra i podcast sportivi più longevi e ascoltati in Italia; lo scrittore Francesco Gungui, con il romanzo per ragazze e ragazzi Meta – Una storia di rugby e amicizia (Il Castoro); il giornalista Vincenzo Martucci con il libro La storia del tennis in 50 ritratti (Gallucci Centauri), scritto con Paolo Bertolucci.Raccontare lo sport, con i suoi protagonisti e i suoi valori, è l'impegno di “Fuoriclasse Live” e del Premio Gianni Mura . Valori come impegno e sacrificio, disciplina, motivazione, lealtà, rispetto della persona e delle regole, ricerca dei propri limiti, integrazione e appartenenza: sono principi fondanti di ogni società, strumenti per costruire competenze trasferibili in altri contesti di vita.Federico Vergari:  Giornalista, scrittore, consulente del salone del libro di Torino per lo sport e il fumetto, tra pochi giorni in libreria con “I luoghi del Diablo” scritto insieme a Claudio Chiappucci, edito dalla Lab dfgDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Buckle up, gearheads—it's time to fire up the mics for another nitro-fueled episode of WFO Ignition, the worldwide motorsports pow-wow hosted by the unmistakable voice of NHRA drag racing, Joe Castello! Fresh off a weekend that packed more drama than a last-lap restart at Phoenix, Joe and the unstoppable Ignition crew—Sue Morris, and Matt in Australia—tear into the highs, crashes, and heartbreaks from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the thunderous Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals in Vegas. First in the crosshairs: NASCAR's epic season finale at Phoenix Raceway, where Kyle Larson etched his name deeper into the history books with his second Cup Series title. The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy charged through chaos, holding off a charging Denny Hamlin in overtime to finish third and seal the deal—proving once again why Larson's the total package. But it was Ryan Blaney stealing the show with the race win, while William Byron's wall-smashing heartbreak and Chase Briscoe's valiant run left the Championship 4 field littered with what-ifs. The crew debates Larson's dominance, Hamlin's tire strategy gone wrong, and what this means for 2026—plus, a deep dive on Hendrick's record 15th title and the off-season shake-ups ahead. Then, shifting gears to the neon glow of The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where the NHRA Nevada Nationals delivered wheelstanding glory and record-shattering ETs. As the penultimate nitro blast of the season, the action was pure fire: Brittany Force's Top Fuel win, Matt Hagan's Funny Car precision, and Dallas Glenn's Pro Stock mastery keeping the points chase white-hot heading into the Pomona finale. Joe, straight from the announcing booth, spills exclusive nuggets on the side-by-side showdowns, the Mission Foods countdown drama, and bold predictions for who'll hoist the Wally in the season-ender. Expect unfiltered takes on the nitro flameouts, Pro Mod madness, and why Vegas always saves its wildest cards for last. From F1's global sprint to IndyCar's oval assaults, the Ignition squad doesn't miss a beat—tossing in WFO Fantasy updates, Troy's Big Money Minute, and enough bench-racing banter to fuel your commute. No scripts, no BS, just raw passion for everything that goes fast. Download now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you rev your engine—because in the WFO Universe, the checkered flag waits for no one. WFO!

This week on Life's a Drag, the boys are back from Vegas and breaking down all the action! From the wild weekend at the Vegas race to the chaos of SEMA, they've got every bit of silly season gossip covered. And joining the crew is the Godfather himself, Joe Castello, to share his insider take on what really went down in Sin City. Buckle up — this episode's got horsepower, hot takes, and a whole lot of laughs.

Imagine a mild-mannered white guy who takes on a non-white identity to fight crime. Wouldn't 1939 radio producers do an amazing job with that? Listen to find out!Passage to the Orient, episode 140 of This Gun in My Hand, was smuggled into your ears by Rob Northrup. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Sisyphus, Eat Your Heart Out, available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. What martial art is even more deadly than ninyutsu? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. “Castello” means castle in Italian, “Lupo” means wolf, and “roccia” means “rock.” In German it would be something like “Wolfenstein.”2. Raymond Tokutaro Muramoto, the voice actor who originated Kato on the Green Hornet radio show, was a Japanese immigrant. In real life, he was sent to an internment camp during World War II. Here's a short bio I wrote about him:https://archive.org/details/the-first-katohttp://dayjobspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-first-kato.html 3. Read more about the young political firebrand Nguyễn Ái Quốc after whom Harlan plans to name his radio hero:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh4. As always, listeners should be skeptical of any claims made by characters in the show, especially if they're trying to define a term like “code-switching” that hadn't been coined and wasn't in use in 1939. The opinions of these clowns do not necessarily reflect my own so I'm off the hook for any lies or mistakes they make.5. This episode was inspired by Straight Arrow, a radio show broadcast from 1948-1951. An Apache orphan raised by a white couple maintains the identity of “Steve Adams” until it's time to fight crime as Apache warrior “Straight Arrow.” Elements were ripped off from The Lone Ranger, like the cavern full of gold that funds his crime-fighting. Only his trusted friend “Packy” the crusty miner who sounds like Gabby Hayes knows the truth. Lots of talk about his innate Apache abilities, his keen Indian eyesight, and Straight Arrow drops his voice and speaks haltingly, although not quite in broken English like Tonto. https://www.radioechoes.com/?page=series&genre=OTR-Western&series=Straight%20ArrowCredits:The opening music clip was from The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and the closing music was from Killer Bait (1949), both films in the public domain. Most of the music and sound effects used in the episode are modified or incomplete versions of the originals.Sound Effect Title: Matkustajakone / Passenger plane DC-3 (Dakota) - Sisällä / Inside by YleArkistoLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/406952/ Sound Effect Title: FOLEY_Footsteps_Metal_002.wav by conleec License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/149454/ Sound Effect Title: Wind shaking a tree, loud and muffled gust of wind recorded in Nebraska by felix.blumeLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/657003/ Sound Effect Title: Cracking wood by JappeHallunken License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/501302/ Sound Effect Title: dry branches cracking.aiff by SoundCollectah License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/109357/ Sound Effect Title: Foley_Natural_Wood_Barks_Crush_Mono.wav by Nox_Sound License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/558380/ Sound Effect Title: Rustling leaves by giddster License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/437356/ Sound Effect Title: Walking Through Tall Grass by naturenotesuk License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/698895/ Sound Effect Title: dawn_birds.wav by paul.hLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/557332/ Sound Effect Title: Usignolo - Nightingale by danygdanygLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/234169/ Sound Effect Title: Tuscan Birdsong.wav by gazsound License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/156002/ Sound Effect Title: G57-05-Creature Getting Stabbed.wav by craigsmith License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/438891/ Sound Effect Title: G24-01-Warner Brothers Body Fall.wav by craigsmith License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/438300/ Sound Effect Title: School door with metal latch inside.aif by timonunderwater License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/532788/Sound Effect Title: Footsteps Dress Shoes Wood Floor.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/allrealsound/sounds/161756/Sound Effect Title: Dropping Body on Hard Ground.wav by jjhouse4License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/203039/ Sound Effect Title: footsteps cellar.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/gecop/sounds/545030/Sound Effect Title: S16-06 Light wooden door open & close.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/675878/Sound Effect Title: Kicking rock wall and almost falling. by Edelhanie License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/594623/ Sound Effect Title: Air raid siren in Kyiv by Romaner66 License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/676589/ Sound Effect Title: 22lr Caliber Rifle Shots and Reloading License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/717133/ The image accompanying this episode is a modified detail of the back cover of Terry and the Pirates (Big Little Book #1156) released in 1935, art and text attributed to Milton Caniff, public domain.Image Alt text: Colorful line art drawing from the perspective of a pier. In the foreground is a white boat with red cabin. The sail on a single mast is lowered and furled. A man lounges in a wooden chair, tipped back behind the ship's wheel, his feet propped on the rail of the boat with a fan in his hand. Judging by the small smokestack over the cabin, it has an engine, or maybe it's a vent for a stove. Close to the front of the boat, we can see the aft and steering oar of a Chinese junk. Both vessels appear to be moored to the pier. A bay with distant strips of land stretches toward the horizon with two junks a short distance away, their sails yellow and green and red. Massive white clouds take up almost half of the view.    

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Giacomo Papi"Metodo Cesari"La Fondazione Arnoldo e Alberto Mondadori annuncia l'acquisizione dell'Archivio di Severino Cesari e la pubblicazione del volume Metodo Cesari  Il Metodo Cesari non è soltanto un titolo, ma un modo di vedere dall'interno la pratica quotidiana dell'editing: l'ascolto, la cura delle parole e la costruzione di un dialogo che accompagna l'autore e il lettore nel vivo del testo e della narrazione. Sarà questo il punto di partenza dell'incontro in programma domenica 26 ottobre (Palazzo Graziani, Sala delle Colonne, ore 10.30) nell'ambito della 31esima edizione di UmbriaLibri a Perugia, dove la Fondazione Arnoldo e Alberto Mondadori annuncerà l'acquisizione dell'archivio di Severino Cesari e la prossima pubblicazione del volume Metodo Cesari. Il libro, che uscirà alla fine del 2026 in occasione dei trent'anni di Stile Libero, nasce dai materiali d'archivio di Cesari e sarà uno strumento di lavoro e formazione destinato alle scuole e ai laboratori di scrittura, sostenuto anche dall'Assemblea legislativa dell'Umbria. «Siamo molto felici di annunciare l'acquisizione dell'archivio di Severino Cesari, maestro dell'editoria italiana – commenta il direttore dei contenuti di Fondazione Mondadori e scrittore Giacomo Papi – e la pubblicazione di un libro dedicato al suo metodo». La presentazione del Metodo Cesari è avvenuta prima della cerimonia di premiazione del Premio Opera Prima Severino Cesari, istituito nel 2018 e giunto all'ottava edizione. Durante l'incontro, alcuni degli amici e collaboratori di Cesari – Chiara Belliti, Daria Bignardi e Simona Vinci – racconteranno nella pratica il Metodo Cesari e Giacomo Papi mostrerà le bozze di alcune pagine di uno dei romanzi più significativi della narrativa italiana contemporanea Io non ho paura di Niccolò Ammaniti per mostrare nel concreto il modo in cui Cesari lavorava sul testo e accompagnava l'autore nel processo creativo. Sarà un momento di formazione e racconto: un modo per restituire la voce, il metodo e la visione di uno dei più importanti editor della letteratura italiana contemporanea.  Severino Cesari (Città di Castello, 1951 – Roma, 2018) è stato uno dei più importanti editor degli ultimi cinquant'anni. Dopo gli esordi nel giornalismo come responsabile delle pagine culturali, dell'edizione domenicale e dell'inserto La Talpa Libri del quotidiano Il Manifesto, e la collaborazione con la casa editrice Theoria, per cui ha pubblicato anche Colloquio con Giulio Einaudi, nel 1996 Cesari è stato cofondatore della collana Einaudi Stile libero con Paolo Repetti, curando l'editing di libri tra i quali l'antologia Gioventù cannibale, Io non ho paura di Niccolò Ammanniti, Dei bambini non si sa niente di Simona Vinci e Romanzo criminale di Giancarlo De Cataldo.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

WFO Radio Ignition – The Worldwide Motorsports Pow-wow hosted by the voice of NHRA drag racing, Joe Castello, WFO Radio Ignition fires up every week with a global crew of die-hards breaking down NASCAR, F1, NHRA, IndyCar, and anything with a throttle. Joe Castello (WFO Universe HQ) – the ringleader, NHRA insider, and keeper of the nitro flame. Gio in Miami – the F1 fanatic and philosopher calling in from South Florida. Sue Morris – the stat queen and NASCAR historian who's forgotten more about short track racing than most will ever know. Bobby Graham – the gearhead engineer dropping wisdom with a wrench in one hand and a cold one in the other. Matt in Australia – the Supercars savant and late-night/early-morning voice from Down Under. Plus rotating guests, crew chiefs, drivers, and fans from the WFO Universe. From NASCAR Championship battles to F1 chaos in Mexico City and NHRA nitro in Vegas, the team brings unfiltered takes, bold predictions, and bench-racing banter that spans continents. No scripts. No filters. Just pure motorsport passion. Download WFO Radio Ignition wherever you get your pods – because the green flag drops whether you're ready or not. #WFO #IgnitionLive

#nhradragracing #NHRAnews #DragRacing Top Fuel championship contender Justin Ashley joins WFO Radio before the penultimate race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Series season. Justin will give the details of the crew chief changes at his SCAG Top Fuel team following the departure of Mike Green and the addition of Jason McCulloch. Mike Stavrinos joins WFO to preview the final race of the Congruity Pro Modified Series season. The road to NHRA Championships drives through Las Vegas and the Dodge Las Vegas Nationals. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Con Isabel Juarez | En este episodio de Antiguallas comenzamos la temporada con un viaje a la Italia del siglo XVII y el estilo musical de la época, el Seicento. Para ello contamos con una invitada muy especial, Leonor de Lera, violinista especializada en Seicento. Con música de Uccellini y de Castello.

Tune in for an action-packed episode of WFO Ignition's Wednesday Special, featuring the entire crew, including the highly anticipated return of Michael Hiner! Host Joe Castello and co-host Sue Morris dive into the thrilling racing action at the Lucas Oil Series Double Divisional in Rockingham, where Sue battled her way to the semi-finals. Gio in Miami is back with the latest from SportsCollision, bringing his unique flair to the show. Matt delivers the Australia Report, keeping us updated on racing down under. The crew dishes out a ton of high-octane racing conversation, capped off with Bobby Graham's inspiring Words of Wisdom. Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with passion, insights, and racing camaraderie—check out the show now!

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#NHRA #DragRacing #DragRacingNews Back to back interviews on WFO Radio. Josh Hart joins John Force Racing driving Brittany Force's Top Fuel dragster, and Richard Freeman announces major news regarding sponsorship for Tony Stewart in the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel team. The NHRA silly season is in full swing. WFO Joe recaps his racing experience at Rockingham Dragway for the final Southeastern Division races of the 2025 season. Jason Galvin joins to recap Dallas and preview Las Vegas. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

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Beatrice Del Bo"Festa del Libro Medievale e Antico""Religiosità e spiritualità del Medioevo"Da venerdì 24 a domenica 26 ottobre 2025 a Saluzzo (Cuneo)www.salonelibro.itEsplorare le molteplici espressioni del sacro nel Medioevo, nell'anno del XXV Giubileo ordinario e in occasione delle celebrazioni per l'ottavo centenario della morte di Francesco d'Assisi: è questo il cammino tematico lungo il quale si sviluppa la quinta edizione della Festa del libro medievale e antico di Saluzzo, dedicata al tema “Religiosità e spiritualità nel Medioevo”. Un viaggio tra preghiere e canti, pellegrinaggi e pratiche religiose, meditazioni e ribellioni, figure mitiche e di riferimento.Manifestazione libraria e fieristica nata nel 2021 per raccontare e approfondire la cultura e la storia medievale, attraverso diverse espressioni creative e artistiche, e per comprendere le influenze dell'Età di mezzo sul mondo contemporaneo, la Festa del libro medievale e antico di Saluzzo si svolgerà dal 24 al 26 ottobre 2025, con un'anteprima il 23 ottobre e diversi appuntamenti di avvicinamento a partire dal 12 ottobre in città e in 13 Comuni del territorio (Cardè, Cavour, Envie, Gambasca, Lagnasco, Manta, Martiniana Po, Piasco, Revello, Rifreddo, Sanfront, Staffarda, Verzuolo).Per festeggiare i suoi cinque anni di attività, la Festa istituisce il “Premio Chevalier Errant”, riconoscimento speciale dedicato alla divulgazione storica sul Medioevo, che quest'anno andrà ad Alessandro Barbero.La Festa si aprirà ufficialmente venerdì 24 ottobre con la lectio magistralis Spiritualità e religiosità di fratello Francesco d'Assisi del professore emerito di Storia della Chiesa e dei movimenti ereticali e di Storia del Cristianesimo Grado Giovanni Merlo, massimo esperto del Frate di Assisi.Tra gli ospiti in programma: Alessandro Barbero, che oltre a ricevere il nuovo “Premio Le Chevalier Errant” terrà una lectio magistralis su Santa Caterina da Siena (26 ottobre); Ascanio Celestini, con lo spettacolo Rumba – L'asino e il bue nel presepe di San Francesco ispirato al messaggio di San Francesco (23 ottobre); Daniel Lumera, biologo naturalista, con un approfondimento sulla pratica della meditazione dal titolo Ti lascio andare (24 ottobre); il regista e sceneggiatore Fredo Valla con la presentazione del suo prossimo film dedicato al pittore Hans Clemer, artista misterioso, attivo tra Medioevo e Rinascimento; Giovanni Succi , frontman dei Bachi da Pietra, con lo spettacolo di voce e chitarra acustica Il selfie nel medioevo, dedicato alle rime petrose di Dante (25 ottobre); lo scrittore Jonathan Bazzi con una lectio dedicata all'arte e alla pratica dei Tarocchi (26 ottobre); il re del noir medievale, autore italiano di thriller storici più letto nel mondo Marcello Simoni, con il suo ultimo libro sulla saga dei Normanni (domenica 26 ottobre); il fenomeno social Feudalesimo e Libertà, con il loro umorismo e la loro satira dirompente, che parte dal Medioevo per parlare dell'attualità (26 ottobre); il seguitissimo duo social letterario La Setta Dei Poeti Estinti con il reading-spettacolo dedicato al Cantico delle Creature (25 ottobre); Maria Giuseppina Muzzarelli, medievista, sulla figura di Gracia Nasi, coraggiosa donna del Cinquecento, dalle notevoli capacità commerciali e finanziarie (25 ottobre); Virtus Maria Zallot, docente di Arte medievale, con una lectio sull'uso politico e civico delle immagini del sacro nell'Età di Mezzo e con la presentazione del libro postumo di Chiara Frugoni Due papi per un Giubileo. Celestino V, Bonifacio VIII e il primo anno santo, Il Mulino (25 ottobre); Duccio Balestracci, saggista e medievista, con il suo libro sulla Storia medievale raccontata dal “basso”, da guardiani, vinai, speziali, muratori (26 ottobre); il “biblionauta” tiktoker Luca Cena, fondatore di una libreria antiquaria, con un incontro sul fascino dei libri antichi e delle edizioni rare (26 ottobre); Marco Meschini, medievista, con una lezione dedicata alla magia della luce riflessa nelle pietre delle cattedrali medievali (25 ottobre); Antonio Musarra , medievista, con un incontro sulle culture, gli imperi e le civiltà medievali sviluppatesi attorno al Mediterraneo (25 ottobre); Mario Prignano, caporedattore centrale del TG1, con il suo nuovo libro dedicato agli antipapi del Medioevo, i “perdenti” della Chiesa (25 ottobre); Germano Maifreda, professore di Storia economica, con il suo nuovo libro che racconta le confessioni su patti col diavolo e coinvolgimenti nei sabba (26 ottobre).Dopo la felice esperienza delle precedenti edizioni, anche quest'anno la Festa propone appuntamenti di avvicinamento, organizzati grazie al sostegno della Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Saluzzo (Fondazione CRS), raccolti sotto il titolo “I racconti del Marchesato”. Coinvolti molti luoghi del Saluzzese, in 13 Comuni del territorio, oltre al centro storico di Saluzzo, tra cui: l'abbazia di Staffarda, il Castello di Lagnasco, il Castello della Manta , la Cappella Marchionale di Revello, il Monastero di Rifreddo e i Comuni della bassa Valle Po (Gambasca, Sanfront, Martiniana Po), il Castello di Envie, il Castello di Cardè, il Castello e l'antica parrocchiale di Verzuolo, l'Abbazia di Santa Maria di Cavour, il Palazzo Porporato di Piasco. In questi scenari saranno proposti al pubblico reading, incontri e lezioni a tema, per iniziare a immergersi nelle atmosfere culturali medievali già nei giorni che precedono la manifestazione. Tra gli appuntamenti in programma: le serate di meditazione e narrazione nei luoghi simbolo della spiritualità monastica del Marchesato, come l'abbazia di Staffarda; le passeggiate teatrali tra storia e leggenda nei castelli e nella natura saluzzese; la lettura teatralizzata a Revello con Marina Benedetti e Grado Merlo sui processi alle streghe; la lectio di Luisa Clotilde Gentile dedicata al cielo dipinto nelle sale dei Castelli di Lagnasco; spettacoli itineranti per le strade del centro di Saluzzo; l'appuntamento tra cultura ed enogastronomia, “Sapor Saluzzensis”, per degustare originali piatti medioevali all'aperto lungo le vie del centro.E poi ancora: il concerto dell'orchestra de Gli Invaghiti, il nuovo contest letterario con le scuole Soleri e Bodoni e gli interventi degli sbandieratori di Saluzzo.L'immersione nel Medioevo, con le sue influenze sul mondo contemporaneo, vedrà dipanarsi nelle giornate della Festa appuntamenti variegati e per tutte le età: presentazioni di romanzi e saggi, lezioni magistrali, spettacoli, performance, concerti, momenti conviviali a tema, mostre e allestimenti, giochi di ruolo e a tema, laboratori per bambine e bambini. A queste iniziative si affiancano le proposte e la presenza di editori, librerie generaliste e antiquarie provenienti da diverse regioni italiane, che arricchiscono ulteriormente l'esperienza del pubblico. Al programma culturale si affiancherà la parte espositiva della Festa: sabato 25 e domenica 26, nel cuore della manifestazione Il Quartiere, il pubblico sarà accolto da editori, librerie ed enti culturali con le loro proposte di catalogo, le novità sul tema e la presenza di copie di libri esclusivi, sia manoscritti che a stampa. Case editrici specializzate e non, oltre a librerie antiquarie e generaliste offriranno al pubblico il meglio delle uscite editoriali che raccontano il Medioevo.Sempre al Quartiere, la mostra “Religiosità e spiritualità nel Medioevo” accoglierà visitatrici e visitatori con curiosità, personaggi e storie poco conosciuti, prendendo ispirazione dal tema 2025 della Festa: dal cane proclamato santo, ai santi patroni e portavoce dell'identità del Marchesato Chiaffredo e Costanzo; dal poeta e santo tibetano Milarepa, alle regole dell'alimentazione nella religione islamica; dal bambino Simonino da Trento a San Rocco, dai Catari alle figure di donne definite “beghine”.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled episode of the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, where host Joe Castello teams up with his Life's a Drag co-host Elon Werner to deliver a no-holds-barred breakdown of the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals and the electrifying Stampede of Speed event at Texas Motorplex. From heart-pounding Top Fuel showdowns and Funny Car fireworks to the thunderous roars of Pro Stock and the precision of Pro Stock Motorcycle, this dynamic duo dissects every burnout, every pass, and every dramatic finish. Hear exclusive insights on standout performances, surprise upsets, and the strategies that defined the weekend's high-octane action. Whether you're a die-hard drag racing fan or just love the rush of nitro-fueled storytelling, this full debrief is your pit stop for all things NHRA. Tune in now—because in drag racing, every tenth of a second counts!

The WFO crew gets together for Ignition following the Stampede of Speed. Joe and Sue Morris are getting ready for the NHRA Rockingham Lucas Oil Series double divisional. Sign On!

L'italo-australiana Josephine Carrabs ha trovato il lavoro dei suoi sogni ed è stata incaricata della gestione del castello Gesualdo in Irpinia.

Valter Boggione"Premio Lattes Grinzane"Sabato 11 ottobre ad Alba la cerimonia di premiazione alla presenza dei finalisti,  con lectio magistralis del Premio Speciale. Mathieu Belezi ospite a Cervo in Blu d'Inchiostro domenica 12.Verrà annunciato sabato 11 ottobre al Teatro Sociale G. Busca di Alba il nome del vincitore o della vincitrice della XV edizione del Premio Lattes Grinzane: a comporre la cinquina finalista sono Mathieu Belezi con Attaccare la terra e il sole (Gramma Feltrinelli, traduzione di Maria Baiocchi), Jenny Erpenbeck con Kairos (Sellerio, traduzione di Ada Vigliani), Paul Lynch con Il canto del profeta (66thand2nd, traduzione di Riccardo Duranti), Alia Trabucco Zerán con Pulita (Sur, traduzione di Gina Maneri) e Sandro Veronesi con Settembre nero (La nave di Teseo). Contestualmente alla cerimonia di premiazione, all'autrice etiope Maaza Mengiste sarà conferito il Premio Speciale Lattes Grinzane, attribuito in ogni edizione a un'autrice o a un autore internazionale di fama riconosciuta a livello mondiale e che nel corso del tempo abbia ricevuto un condiviso apprezzamento di critica e di pubblico. A partire da giovedì 25 settembre, tramite il sito fondazionebottarilattes.it, il pubblico potrà prenotarsi per partecipare alla cerimonia. L'appuntamento sarà trasmesso in diretta streaming sul sito e sui canali social della Fondazione Bottari Lattes. Il Premio Lattes Grinzane è il riconoscimento internazionale intitolato a Mario Lattes organizzato dalla Fondazione Bottari Lattes che fa concorrere insieme autori italiani e stranieri ed è dedicato ai migliori libri di narrativa pubblicati nell'ultimo anno. Dal 2017 l'evento è inserito all'interno del programma culturale della Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba. Domenica 12 ottobre, si rinnova per il secondo anno la collaborazione tra la Fondazione e la rassegna Cervo in Blu d'inchiostro, appuntamento che dal 2012 porta i grandi protagonisti della letteratura contemporanea nello splendido borgo di Cervo: all'Oratorio di Santa Caterina il finalista Mathieu Belezi sarà in dialogo con Walter Scavello, docente di Inglese del Liceo Cassini di Sanremo, e con Francesca Rotta Gentile, curatrice della rassegna. Gli intermezzi musicali saranno a cura della cantante e pianista Ines Aliprandi. I romanzi finalisti e il Premio Speciale sono stati determinati dalla Giuria Tecnica, quest'anno rinnovata e composta dalla presidente Loredana Lipperini (scrittrice, giornalista, conduttrice radiofonica), Marco Balzano (scrittore, poeta, italianista), Valter Boggione (docente di Letteratura italiana all'Università di Torino), Anna Dolfi (docente di Letteratura italiana nelle Università degli Studi di Trento e Firenze), Giuseppe Langella (docente di Letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea all'Università Cattolica e direttore del Centro di ricerca Letteratura e cultura dell'Italia unita), Alessandro Mari (scrittore, editor), Luca Mastrantonio (giornalista, critico letterario) e Francesca Sforza (giornalista). Attualmente i 400 studenti e studentesse che fanno parte delle Giurie Scolastiche sono impegnati nella lettura delle opere finaliste, al fine di individuare quella vincitrice di quest'anno. Nella mattinata di sabato 11 ottobre, i ragazzi avranno l'opportunità di incontrare i cinque finalisti in un appuntamento a loro dedicato al Castello di Grinzane Cavour. Sono in totale 25 gli istituti superiori coinvolti, sparsi in ogni parte d'Italia e per la prima volta anche in Perù, con l'adesione del Colegio Italiano “Antonio Raimondi” di Lima. Commenta la presidente di giuria Loredana Lipperini, spiegando la scelta dei finalisti: «Una guerra coloniale e gli orrori della “missione civilizzatrice” in Algeria. Un lungo dopoguerra, alla vigilia della caduta del muro di Berlino. Il buco nero dell'autocrazia in un'Irlanda distopica, che “anche quando il regime sarà rovesciato continuerà a crescere e a consumare il Paese per decenni”. Un dramma familiare e di classe raccontato da una domestica cilena. La perdita di innocenza di un preadolescente durante un'estate in Versilia nel 1972. Queste le storie narrate nei libri della cinquina 2025 del Premio Lattes Grinzane: storie che vanno in controtendenza rispetto al filone sempre più ossessivo dell'autonarrazione, e che grazie alla letteratura riportano la memoria, la Storia (anche trasfigurata nel futuro), le questioni sociali all'attenzione di tutti. Una cinquina preziosa e importante, che dimostra come le possibilità della scrittura siano ancora infinite, e non solo limitate al rispecchiamento del sé.» Le giurieI cinque romanzi finalisti e il vincitore del Premio Speciale sono stati scelti dalla Giuria Tecnica: presidente Loredana Lipperini (scrittrice, giornalista, conduttrice radiofonica), Marco Balzano (scrittore, poeta, italianista), Valter Boggione (docente di Letteratura italiana all'Università di Torino), Anna Dolfi (docente di Letteratura italiana nelle Università degli Studi di Trento e Firenze), Giuseppe Langella (docente di Letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea all'Università Cattolica e direttore del Centro di ricerca Letteratura e cultura dell'Italia unita), Alessandro Mari (scrittore, editor), Luca Mastrantonio (giornalista, critico letterario), Francesca Sforza (giornalista). Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

It's the Stampede of Speed by WFO Radio Podcast

Join WFO Radio's NHRA Nitro livestream podcast, broadcasting live from the electrifying Stampede of Speed at the historic Texas Motorplex, celebrating its 40th anniversary! Host Joe Castello welcomes Texas Motorplex owner Christie Meyer Johnson to preview the high-octane event, packed with thrilling races and festivities. Fresh off his St. Louis victory, NHRA superstar Gaige Herrera joins the show to share insights on his winning streak. Plus, Motorplex veteran Elon Werner, a fixture since 1994, spins unforgettable stories from the track's storied past. Don't miss this action-packed episode—tune in live and feel the nitro-fueled excitement! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

This week on Life's a Drag, the boys break down the final stop of the three-in-a-row stretch in St. Louis! We'll talk all the drama, the standout performances, and where the championship contenders sit as we hit the halfway mark of the Countdown. Plus, it's time to look ahead—everything you need to know about the Stampede of Speed is on deck. Buckle up, because the road to the championship is getting tighter with every pass!

Join us for an explosive episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro as we dive deep into the thunderous action from the NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals at Worldwide Technology Raceway near St. Louis! This can't-miss livestream and podcast drops [insert date/time] on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms, hosted by the one and only Joe Castello. Fresh off their triumphs, we're bringing you exclusive sit-downs with the weekend's nitro-fueled victors: Funny Car champ Matt Hagan: Hear the Dodge Hellcat king break down his razor-sharp strategy and blistering final-round pass that sealed the deal. Pro Stock powerhouse Greg Anderson: The HendrickCars.com driver spills on his flawless reaction times and how he outgunned the field for another epic win. Pro Stock Motorcycle sensation Gaige Herrera: The young gun revs up the details on his lightning-fast launches and what it took to dominate the two-wheel warriors. NHRA's own Jason Galvin jumps in alongside Joe to unpack the wildest moments of the event—from heart-stopping close calls to record-shattering runs that had the St. Louis crowd roaring. Bonus on-location scoop: We're rolling out a special trackside interview with Mountain Motor Pro Stock winner and champion John DeFlorian, fresh from his championship-clinching glory. Get the unfiltered vibe straight from the pits on what makes this class so brutally addictive. Whether you're a die-hard drag racing fan or just love high-octane stories, this is your front-row seat to the NHRA's hottest takeaways. Don't miss the burnout—like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell now! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Joe Castello and the Ignition crew get together for a fast-paced show. They break down NASCAR from Kansas, the WFO Fantasy leagues, NHRA and more. Don't miss this episode.

L'ospite di questa settimana è FEDERICO GEMMA, illustratore. Nei giorni 4 e 5 Ottobre nel Castello di Clanezzo, vicino Bergamo, ci sarà un evento da non perdere, tutto dedicato all'illustrazione: STORIE AD ACQUERELLO, festival di illustrazione e acquerello, che ospiterà un numero impressionante di illustratori, coinvolti in mostre, laboratori, firmacopie e letture dei portfolio. È un'occasione straordinaria vivere l'illustrazione, scoprirla, vederla in azione, direttamente a contatto con i suoi protagonisti.  Potrai incontrare anche il protagonista della storia di oggi: Federico Gemma, biologo, pittore e illustratore naturalistico. Federico ha realizzato disegni per libri, riviste, calendari, per numerose pubblicazioni di enti nazionali e internazionali impegnati nella conservazione della natura.Nell'episodio di questa settimana parliamo di incontri, piccole e grandi sorprese, di gechi, faine e tanto altro ancora.Ogni settimana una nuova storia, una nuova vita, dietro le immagini.Questo è un podcast indipendente. Clicca i link qui di seguito per:Diventare un mio PATREON e sostenere questo podcast con un piccolo contributo per coprire le spese di produzione ed aiutarmi a continuare questo progetto;Ricevere la NEWSLETTER de “Il Mondo Invisibile” in cui condivido cosa imparo ogni settimana dagli ospiti del podcast e cosa voglio ricordare per la mia pratica creativa;Ascoltare il podcast anche su YOUTUBE;Seguire l'account Instagram @ilmondoinvisibilepodcast e la pagina facebook  per vedere le opere degli artisti, e per mandarmi i tuoi commenti. Grazie milleA presto!Alessandro

The smoke has cleared from the wild Charlotte 4-Wides, and what a show it was! From chaotic staging battles to jaw-dropping runs, the guys break down all the drama, surprises, and standout performances. Plus, we shift gears and set our sights on the next stop: St. Louis. Who's carrying momentum? Who needs to bounce back? And what storylines should fans keep an eye on as the Countdown heats up? Tune in for all that and more on this week's Life's a Drag!

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAresults Drag racing fans, get ready for an explosive WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Livestream! Join host Joe Castello as he welcomes special guest Jason Galvin from NHRA to unpack the thrilling results from the 2025 NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals—the first-ever 4-wide playoff race in NHRA history, held at zMAX Dragway. This electrifying Countdown to the Championship showdown saw three champions make history with unforgettable performances. Funny Car phenom Austin Prock roared to victory in his Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS, clocking a stunning 3.912 seconds at 332.43 mph to outrun Matt Hagan, Chad Green, and Dan Wilkerson, securing his eighth win of 2025 and a perfect sweep of all three 4-wide races. Pro Stock star Dallas Glenn kept his playoff dominance alive, piloting his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro to a 6.554-second pass at 209.95 mph, outpacing Greg Anderson, Erica Enders, and Aaron Stanfield to tighten his grip on the points lead. Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Richard Gadson clinched his first playoff win, charging his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki to a 6.803 at 199.55 mph to best Matt Smith, Angie Smith, and Jianna Evaristo, vaulting to the top of the points. Joe and Jason will recap the heart-pounding action, from the chaotic 4-wide starts to the nail-biting finals, and answer your questions from the WFO community. Got thoughts on Prock's sweep, Glenn's consistency, Gadson's breakthrough, or the playoff picture? Drop them in the chat with #WFOxNHRA! Plus, look ahead to the NHRA Midwest Nationals (September 26-28) at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Joe and Jason will preview the battles to watch, track conditions, and how these Carolina winners are prepping for the next playoff fight. Catch the livestream on the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro platform—follow @WFORadio on X for the podcast drop time. Join the nitro-charged conversation and get ready for more playoff intensity! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Tune in to this week's electrifying episode of the WFO Ignition Podcast, where host Joe Castello fires up the mic alongside the unstoppable Patreon Crew—Sue Morris, Gio in Miami, Bobby Graham, Matt from Down Under, and Troy in Oregon—for their signature blend of high-octane banter, bold predictions, and unfiltered takes on the motorsport's world! Buckle up as the gang dives deep into the red-hot NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, breaking down Ryan Blaney's masterful victory at the Mobil 1 301 in New Hampshire—his third win of the season that locked him into the Round of 8 ahead of Josh Berry and William Byron—while debating if Joey Logano's pole run signals a championship surge for Team Penske. They'll also unpack the teammate tussle between Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. Bobby gives the WFO Fantasy League and DRBB updates and Troy's brings the Heat with his infamous BIG Money Minute. Over in F1, Max Verstappen is back in the Championship mix after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and putting the McLaren drivers on notice. NHRA drag racing steals the spotlight too, with Sue reliving her zMAX Dragway thrills as the team recaps Austin Prock's groundbreaking four-wide playoff triumph—the first in NHRA history—at the Carolina Nationals, Justin Ashley's Top Fuel domination, Dallas Glenn's Pro Stock masterclass, and Richard Gadson's clutch Pro Stock Motorcycle win, all fueling hype for the playoffs' next nitro-fueled chapter. From NASCAR shakeups to SportsCollision talking College Football, MLB final week, WNBA playoffs, and NFL fever, the crew covers it all with laughs, hot takes, and that unbreakable WFO spirit. Whether you're chasing checkered flags or just the best post-race vibes, Ignition delivers the fuel—stream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wforadio.com, and join the Patreon pit crew for exclusive access. SIGN ON! GO WFO!

L'ospite di questa settimana è LORENZO SANGIÒ, illustratore. Oggi partiamo da un castello: il Castello di Clanezzo, vicino Bergamo, dove nei giorni 4 e 5 Ottobre si svolgerà un evento tutto dedicato all'illustrazione: STORIE AD ACQUERELLO, festival di illustrazione e acquerello, che ospiterà tantissimi illustratori, coinvolti in mostre, laboratori, firmacopie, letture dei portfolio. È una bellissima occasione per avvicinarsi all'illustrazione e viverla insieme ai suoi protagonisti.  Potrai incontrare anche il protagonista dell'episodio di oggi: Lorenzo Sangiò, autore di albi illustrati pubblicati in Italia e all'estero, specialmente in Francia, e insegnante di illustrazione.  Nell'episodio di questa settimana parliamo di combattimenti, marionette, di animazione e tanto altro ancora.Ogni settimana una nuova storia, una nuova vita, dietro le immagini.Questo è un podcast indipendente. Clicca i link qui di seguito per: Diventare un mio PATREON e sostenere questo podcast con un piccolo contributo per coprire le spese di produzione ed aiutarmi a continuare questo progetto;Ricevere la NEWSLETTER de “Il Mondo Invisibile” in cui condivido cosa imparo ogni settimana dagli ospiti del podcast e cosa voglio ricordare per la mia pratica creativa;Ascoltare il podcast anche su YOUTUBE;Seguire l'account Instagram @ilmondoinvisibilepodcast e la pagina facebook, per vedere le opere degli artisti, e per mandarmi i tuoi commenti. Grazie milleA presto! Alessandro

The Countdown is officially on! In this week's episode of Life's a Drag, we recap all the action from Reading — the first race of the Countdown to the Championship. From the shocking crash between Doug Kalitta and Tony Stewart to a flurry of big announcements shaking up the NHRA world, there's no shortage of drama to break down. Plus, we're joined by Reading event winner John Hall, who stops by to share his insights, stories, and what it takes to come out on top. Strap in, because the road to the championship has never looked wilder!

Join us for an electrifying WFO Radio livestream direct from Maple Grove, hosted by Joe Castello at the iconic House of Chaos! This high-octane show features exclusive on-location interviews with NHRA stars Shawn Reed, Cruz Pedregon, Dallas Glenn, and John Hall. Get the inside scoop on their performances, strategies, and experiences at the event. Joe recaps all the thrilling action, breaking down the highlights and key moments from the track. Tune in for unfiltered racing talk, insider insights, and the raw energy of NHRA drag racing! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

This week, we're gearing up for the Reading race and breaking down all the storylines heading into a big weekend of NHRA action! Plus, we welcome special guest Justin Ashley fresh off his latest win to talk about what it means for his season, his love for the NFL, and what's ahead on and off the track. As always, the crew dives into the latest news, bold predictions, and a little bit of madness along the way.

The WFO Ignition crew, led by host Joe Castello alongside, Sue Morris, and the Patreon posse, delivered a high-octane recap of the weekend's racing action that had fans buzzing. The crown jewel of the episode was their throwback to the NHRA U.S. Nationals, the “Big Go,” where they relived the nitro-fueled chaos at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park from August 27 to September 1, 2025. Highlighting Erica Enders' monumental Pro Stock victory and Tony Schumacher's epic Top Fuel return under Rick Ware Racing, they painted a vivid picture of Indy's record-setting runs and electric atmosphere. Joe's version of Gio's SportsCollision segment brought spicy crossover takes, Bobby Graham dropped Fantasy Results that shook up the leaderboard, and Matt's Australia Report added a global spin. The crew gets ready for Maple Grove Raceway this weekend.

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, live streaming and podcasting the ultimate post-race debrief from the legendary Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals—the biggest drag race on the planet, where the stars of NHRA drag racing claimed glory and massive paydays! Fresh off their historic victories at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, join host Joe Castello as he sits down with the winning trio who dominated the 2025 edition, a race that shattered records and drew record-breaking ratings on Fox TV. First up, Austin Prock in Funny Car for John Force Racing, who didn't just win the Nationals—he clinched the regular season championship with a jaw-dropping performance, securing a payday that cements his legacy in the Force dynasty. Hear Austin break down his electrifying path to the winner's circle, from intense qualifying battles to that championship-clinching final pass that left the competition in the dust. Then, strap in with Justin Ashley in Top Fuel, the drag racing phenom who lit up the track with one of the lowest average reaction times in history—clocking starts so quick they blurred the line between human precision and machine perfection. Justin opens up about his relentless journey to U.S. Nationals triumph, sharing the high-stakes strategy, family legacy, and split-second decisions that propelled him to victory. And don't miss Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, the two-wheel wizard who edged out the field in a heart-stopping final round by a razor-thin .003 reaction time—proving why he's the undisputed king of the bikes. Gaige recounts his wild ride to the top, from tuning tweaks under pressure to that unforgettable burnout that sealed his place in Nationals lore. NHRA's own Jason Galvin joins Joe Castello for a can't-miss recap of the entire event—the upsets, the burns, the records smashed, and the electric atmosphere that made this year's Nationals a Fox TV ratings juggernaut. Plus, gear up for the playoffs: They'll preview the explosive Nitro Fish NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA—the kickoff to the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, where these winners and the entire nitro field chase the world title! Whether you're a die-hard drag fan or just tuning in for the thrill, this WFO Radio NHRA Nitro livestream and podcast delivers the inside scoop, raw emotion, and non-stop excitement. Stream it live or catch the pod—rev your engines now! 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

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Buckle up, because this week on Life's a Drag we're breaking down all the action from the biggest race of the year—the U.S. Nationals! From record-setting runs to the drama on and off the track, we cover it all. Plus, we've got two incredible guests joining the show: 2025 U.S. Nationals winner Erica Enders stops by to talk about her monumental victory, and Joe Castello, host of WFO Radio, joins the conversation to share his insight and behind-the-scenes stories. This episode is packed with horsepower, star power, and everything that makes Indy the Big Go.

Join the WFO Ignition crew for an action-packed episode as they dive into the racing action of the weekend! The team breaks down the high-speed drama of the **Coke Zero Sugar 400**, recaps the thrilling **IndyCar** return at the **Milwaukee Mile**, and previews the highly anticipated return of **Formula 1**. But the spotlight shines brightest on the crown jewel of drag racing, the **NHRA U.S. Nationals**, where the crew dissects every heart-pounding moment. **Gio in Miami** brings the heat with **SportsCollision**, delivering sharp takes on the latest sports crossovers. **Bobby Graham** crunches the numbers with the **Fantasy Results**, revealing who's dominating the leaderboard. **Matt** checks in with the **Australia Report**, giving a down-under perspective on the global racing scene. Plus, celebrate with **Fast Eddie** as he clinches his **track championship** in style! Sign on for a high-octane show filled with laughs, insights, and all the racing passion you love from the WFO crew!

Buckle up—Life's a Drag is back with the biggest race of the year! This week we're talking all things U.S. Nationals, from the on-track action to everything happening off it. We break down the Funny Car Call Out, the drama, and who's got the edge heading into Indy. Plus, it wouldn't be the Big Go without the birthday parties, fanfests, and nonstop celebration that make this weekend unlike any other. Tune in for stories, laughs, and the inside scoop on drag racing's most legendary event!

Join the WFO Ignition crew for an action-packed episode as they dive into the racing action of the weekend! The team breaks down the high-speed drama of the **Coke Zero Sugar 400**, recaps the thrilling **IndyCar** return at the **Milwaukee Mile**, and previews the highly anticipated return of **Formula 1**. But the spotlight shines brightest on the crown jewel of drag racing, the **NHRA U.S. Nationals**, where the crew dissects every heart-pounding moment. **Gio in Miami** brings the heat with **SportsCollision**, delivering sharp takes on the latest sports crossovers. **Bobby Graham** crunches the numbers with the **Fantasy Results**, revealing who's dominating the leaderboard. **Matt** checks in with the **Australia Report**, giving a down-under perspective on the global racing scene. Plus, celebrate with **Fast Eddie** as he clinches his **track championship** in style! Sign on for a high-octane show filled with laughs, insights, and all the racing passion you love from the WFO crew!

#NHRA #JohnForce #USNats 16X NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force Headlines WFO Radio's U.S. Nationals Preview! Get ready for the BIGGEST race in NHRA Drag Racing with an EXCLUSIVE preview featuring drag racing legend John Force! Fresh off his return, John drops MAJOR announcements you DON'T want to miss. Pro Stock Motorcycle star Richard Gadson brings the heat after his Sonoma victory, sharing his game plan for The Big Go! Jordan Vandergriff breaks down his thrilling Brainerd debut and spills the details on his new ride with Shawn Reed. Matt Stutzman, the Paralympic Gold Medalist in archery, reveals how drag racing fueled his 2024 Paris triumph and previews his NHRA U.S. Nationals debut in Top Sportsman! Hosted by Joe Castello, this episode is packed with hot takes, top stories, and insider insights for the Indy week. Don't miss the ultimate NHRA U.S. Nationals hype show! Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more WFO Radio action! Available on all podcast platforms—listen now and join the drag racing fever! #NHRA #USNationals #JohnForce #DragRacing #podcast 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

On this episode of Life's a Drag, we're breaking down all the action from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals! Brittany Force once again lights up the scoreboard with a jaw-dropping 340 mph blast, proving why she's one of the fastest in the sport. We'll recap all the highs, lows, and storylines out of Brainerd before setting our sights on the biggest stage of them all—the U.S. Nationals in Indy. Buckle up, because the road to the Countdown is heating up!

Rev up for an electrifying episode of WFO Radio Ignition with host Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew! This week, we dive into the high-octane drama of NASCAR as Austin Dillon gets the victory at the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Then, buckle up for a nitro-fueled recap of Joe Castello's two-week adventure in Brainerd, Minnesota, covering the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Fresh from the iconic Brainerd International Raceway, WFO Joe shares behind-the-scenes stories from the “Zoo,” where Austin Prock, Doug Kalitta, and Greg Anderson dominated the winner's circle. We'll also spotlight Top Fuel star Shawn Reed's recovery from a devastating crash and 8-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Tony Schumacher's return with Rick Ware Racing. From NASCAR's wild finish to NHRA's thunderous action, this episode is packed with raw motorsports energy, insider takes, and Joe's signature storytelling. Plus, the crew dives into the latest WFO Fantasy League updates and a touch of SportsCollision to keep the adrenaline pumping. Tune in for a full-throttle ride with WFO Radio Ignition

Tune in to this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Results Show as host Joe Castello breaks down the electrifying action from the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway! Joining Joe are Funny Car champion Austin Prock, who powered his Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS to a commanding victory over J.R. Todd with a blistering 3.907-second run at 321.50 mph, and Pro Stock victor Greg Anderson, who dominated the weekend by defeating teammate Dallas Glenn in a thrilling final with a 6.551 at 206.86 mph in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. Prock, the reigning Funny Car world champ, solidified his points lead and is poised to clinch the regular-season championship, while Anderson's flawless performance marked his fifth win of 2025 and his first at Brainerd since 2011. NHRA's Jason Galvin also joins the show for an in-depth recap of the Brainerd results and a preview of the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, set for Aug. 27-Sept. 1 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Don't miss the insights, analysis, and excitement as we gear up for the biggest drag race of the year 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

This week, the boys are packing their bags (and maybe a few questionable costumes) as we head to Minnesota for the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd! We're breaking down the on-track action to come, swapping wild stories about the infamous Brainerd Zoo, and catching you up on all the NHRA news and drama from the past week. From horsepower to hilarity, it's all here in this episode of Life's a Drag.

#NHRA #DragRacing #Brainerd Strap in for a nitro-charged WFO Radio livestream previewing the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 15-17! Top Fuel star Shawn Reed, sidelined after a devastating crash at the NHRA Northwest Nationals that left him with two fractured ribs and an amputated left index finger, has named Jordan Vandergriff as his interim driver for the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster. Jordan, a former Top Fuel racer, NHRA on FOX broadcaster, and world-renowned star from the hit show The Bachelorette, is ready to defend Reed's No. 10 spot for the Countdown to the Championship. Also on WFO, Mac Savage, assistant crew chief for Doug Kalitta's Sonoma-winning Top Fuel team, who'll reflect on their thrilling Sonoma victory and share insider insights on Team Kalitta's prep for Brainerd. Broadcasting live from Brainerd International Raceway, host Joe Castello will recap the massive Lucas Oil Series double divisional, the largest race of its kind at the historic track, and gear up for calling the NHRA Mission Foods Series action this weekend. Expect raw passion, bold predictions, and the electrifying pulse of NHRA drag racing. Tune in, crank it up, and GO WFO for this unmissable show! Subscribe and hit the bell to catch every second of the action. #NHRA #DragRacing #LucasOilNationals #WFORadio 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!

Buckle up, because this week's episode is a wild ride! We're reliving the spectacular Night Under Fire—flames, fireworks, and all the high-octane action you can handle. Jason shares how he managed to break not one, but multiple amphicars (yes, the “car-boat” thing), and we swap some legendary John Force stories you won't want to miss. Then it's full throttle ahead as we preview the upcoming Brainerd race and what fans can expect from the party capital of the NHRA tour.