Podcast appearances and mentions of Leigh Diffey

After a historic Daytona, the Stars of the SuperMotocross World Championship head to Indianapolis before the first weekend off for the 2025 season. Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas are here to bring you the inside scoop on Ken Roczen's emergence as a title contender, the first East vs. West showdown, and record number of different winners through the season's first two months and Jett Lawrence chats with Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and Leigh Diffey, in the Big Interview. 

Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie welcome NBC NASCAR personality Leigh Diffey to the show this week.

The episode you've been waiting all offseason for, an hour-long compilation of the wackiest and wildest Reaction Theatre calls sent in by our fans from the 2024 season. We've hand-picked the best ones from the 4,000+ calls we received throughout the year. Reminisce the best moments, including: debating why Joel Edmonds isn't married and why Brett blocks so many people on Twitter. Plus, you'll hear songs about bees and brawls, angry Alex Bowman and Austin Dillon fans, and the best Leigh Diffey impressions. Thanks to our fans for another great year of DBC, see y'all next season! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!

On the pod this week, SBJ's Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane bring you the latest in sports media, including a look at how the Big Ten Network is benefitting from new West Coast schools and Bob Costas' retirement from the booth. SBJ's Mike Mazzeo also joins the duo to put a bow on the MLB season. Later, NBC NASCAR announcer Leigh Diffey drops in to talk about the Cup Series finale and much more. To close out the show Karp and Cahillane are joined by SBJ college sports writer Ben Portnoy and producer Reginald Walker to break down media angles around the first 12-team College Football Playoff rankings.

Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, and Casey Boat are joined by NBC Sports PxP announcer, Leigh Diffey, and FOX Sports reporter, Bob Pockrass, to recap the Charlotte Roval Round of 12 elimination race. Bob gives us the scoop on next steps for Hendrick Motorsports after Alex Bowman's DQ resulted in Joey Logano making the Round of 8 instead of Bowman. Leigh shares his favorite stories from the broadcast booth and which tracks he's still got on his motorsports bucket list. Is Kyle Larson the de facto Cup Series Championship favorite or could another driver claim the title? Samaritan's Purse is responding to both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, with multiple disaster relief bases in North Carolina and Florida. If you are in need of assistance, please call 833-747-1234 for the Homeowners Helpline for Hurricane Relief. You can also make a gift by mail. Send to: Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!

In the third hour, Willie & Bone put together the formula for the Panthers to beat the Falcons on Sunday, the guys go over all the local college games to talk about the confidence that UNC, NC State, & Clemson fans should have & Leigh Diffey previews this weekend's race at the Roval See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASCAR on NBC play by play broadcaster, Leigh Diffey joins the show to preview this weekend's race at the Charlotte Roval, he talks about who has the most pressure to advance in the playoffs, how the changes to track will impact the racing & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Diffey took over as the lead announcer for NBC Sports last month and he's had everyone's attention since then. Diffey joins the show to share what the experience has been like in the garage; the races we've seen so far; being prepared to make great calls during a race; the approach to being prepared; having good information retention; becoming a better storyteller with NBC Sports; doing a bit of motorcycle racing early in life; broadcasting not being the first choice of profession; but broadcasting always feeling natural; the Australian version of NASCAR; the most memorable thing about the job and being in the booth.  Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall

NASCAR on NBC broadcaster, Leigh Diffey joins the show, to talk about the start of the playoffs, and who is a driver that is flying under the radar, he explains his love of motorsports & why the sport is enjoying a renaissance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Leigh Diffey joins the show, to talk about the start of the NASCAR postseason, after Jonathon Stewart went on a podcast and claimed that Panthers fans are overreacting, the guys debate if that is the case, & they try to come up with a punishment for Fitty after his prank earlier in the week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Diffey takes us through how he started covering races without engines, how he prepares for events, what he's like as a racing dad, and more.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

Leigh Diffey takes us through the early parts of his career, whether it was studying to be a teacher, or selling carrot cakes to make gas money, Diff's always been driven. +++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

On this episode of DJD Reloaded, we're joined by the newest voice in the NASCAR NBC broadcast booth, Leigh Diffey. He talks about his transition into NASCAR, the most incredible sports moments he's called, and his excitement to be covering NASCAR. Leigh also gives us his message for NASCAR fans and jokes about being called "British." Next, we sit down with Parker Retzlaff to discuss his second career Cup Series start and the controversy surrounding the final restart. If Parker could do it over again, would he do anything different? We get his side of the story and see how he's handling the scrutiny while preparing for Darlington. Finally, we have a fresh batch of your questions in Ask Jr. where Dale shares how he feels about the return of the No. 88 to the Cup Series.

Strap in for Episode 104 of *Race Car Spelled Backwards* as we rev up the excitement and dive into the latest and greatest from the racing world! This week, we're unpacking the Daytona race that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Was it the thrilling spectacle we hoped for? You bet! Plus, Leigh Diffey's broadcast, could it be the best in years, and what made his delivery so electrifying? We'll also be bringing you the freshest hot takes from Corey Lajoie, who's been stirring up headlines. Get ready to hear about the adrenaline-pumping racing action south of the border in Mexico. And hold onto your helmets as we dig into the drama surrounding Austin Dillon that's been making waves. But that's not all—SVG's full-time move to the Cup Series next season is a game changer, and we're dissecting what it means for the future. With Darlington on the horizon, who's on the bubble for the playoffs? We've got the inside scoop on who's making the cut and who's left fighting for their chance. All this and much more awaits you in this jam-packed episode. Tune in for the high-speed analysis, behind-the-scenes gossip, and racing news you need to stay ahead of the pack. This is one episode you won't want to miss—get ready to shift into overdrive with *Race Car Spelled Backwards*!

Leigh Diffey is moving to NASCAR…. great news for Supercross! Supercross crowns this year’s champion’s! Ken Roczen does not do well in the 250 class.

On this edition of the Fake Racers Podcast, the guys discuss the ups and downs of a Harrison Burton win, the ups and downs of the racercars themselves and Leigh Diffey's brilliant return as a commentator for the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona! They also deep dive more silly season news AND the edition of Mexico City to the NASCAR schedule. All that and MORE on the Fake Racers Podcast!

NASCAR Veteran David Starr (@starr_racing) is joined by TV/Radio Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) & The Racing Experts Editor-In-Chief (@DominicAragon).(0:30-4:30) Welcome back David!(4:30-13:00) Tyler Reddick wins at Michigan.(13:00-19:00) NASCAR Playoff Picture.(19:00-26:00) Coke Zero 400 at Daytona Preview. (26:00-49:00) News and Notes: Austin Dillon suspension upheld, notable entries to Saturday's race at Daytona, Leigh Diffey replaces Rick Allen in the NBC broadcast booth this week and Daytona Odds.(49:00-1:04:00) Ask David.Hear it all on the newest "Let's Go Racing With David Starr!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spotify, etc.!

Newest "Powers on Sports Podcast"NFL Divisional Previews of the NFC & AFC NorthDan Leach from WHMI in Detroit, MI / VSIN comes aboard to talk NFC North + Big 10+ Notre DameJason previews the AFC North, team x team We kick off the pod with the Wild, Wild Card races developing in the NL.NFL Pre-Season kicks off around the league this weekend.Who is playing? Do you care? How much of the Olympics have you been watching?NBC's presentation has been excellentA sensational 90 minutes on SaturdayWild Finishes - Hocker, Hall, Bol, Lyles, Rodman/Smith  1500 M, 400M , Mixed Relay, 100M Fastest Man on Earth, SoccerThe aftermath of the botched call in the 100M Final by Leigh Diffey & Ato BoldenLedecky, Biles, Finke deliver ! USA Basketball on the brinkSubscribe, rate & review "Powers on Sports Podcast" on Apple/Spoitfy, etc.!Twitter/X: @jposportsYouTube: Jason Powers Sports Channel 

There's lots going on with the Olympics in Paris, plus, college football starts soon and more are part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns to give his takes and insight and he has guests.First, T.J. has thoughts on the amazing ruling by the civil court judge in California who vacated the jury damages award against the NFL for the "Sunday Ticket" lawsuit. What happened here and has the NFL truly won the case that they were not overcharging customers for the Sunday Ticket coverage of all the teams, all these years? It's hard to figure out.Next, he welcomes guests Dave Woloshin of Memphis Sports radio station WHBQ and the voice of the Memphis Tigers college football and basketball, and also, Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" out of Tampa Bay to go over both the Olympics and college football looming.NBC's ratings are soaring and the words "live coverage" are a big reason why. It's discussed. Plus, what announcers are underrated on their calls of their sports? And, there's debate on just how much should we blame track play by play announcer Leigh Diffey of NBC for blowing the 100 meter men's final call with not waiting and calling, incorrectly, the Jamacian runner to beat American Noah Lyles, who actually barely won the gold? The guys also talk pre-season college football polls and has their value completely evaporated and what about new Chargers NFL coach Jim Harbaugh's press statements continuing to deny any knowledge, much less involvement, in the Michigan college "sign stealing scandal" of 2023?Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/sSpreaker/Spotify, etc.!

There's lots going on with the Olympics in Paris, plus, college football starts soon and more are part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns to give his takes and insight and he has guests.First, T.J. has thoughts on the amazing ruling by the civil court judge in California who vacated the jury damages award against the NFL for the "Sunday Ticket" lawsuit. What happened here and has the NFL truly won the case that they were not overcharging customers for the Sunday Ticket coverage of all the teams, all these years? It's hard to figure out.Next, he welcomes guests Dave Woloshin of Memphis Sports radio station WHBQ and the voice of the Memphis Tigers college football and basketball, and also, Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" out of Tampa Bay to go over both the Olympics and college football looming.NBC's ratings are soaring and the words "live coverage" are a big reason why. It's discussed. Plus, what announcers are underrated on their calls of their sports? And, there's debate on just how much should we blame track play by play announcer Leigh Diffey of NBC for blowing the 100 meter men's final call with not waiting and calling, incorrectly, the Jamacian runner to beat American Noah Lyles, who actually barely won the gold? The guys also talk pre-season college football polls and has their value completely evaporated and what about new Chargers NFL coach Jim Harbaugh's press statements continuing to deny any knowledge, much less involvement, in the Michigan college "sign stealing scandal" of 2023?Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/sSpreaker/Spotify, etc.!

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start off by discussing Leigh Diffey's call of the Men's 100m Final and look back at some other notable announcer blunders. Then, the crew continues their discussion about NBC's Olympic viewership, and how Paris compares to past Olympics. Jon and Drew close the show with the NFL "Sunday Ticket" verdict getting overturned, and MLB announcing flexible scheduling for the World Series.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Things from the Weekend!Olympics (4:49)Olympic Names (20:01)Leigh Diffey (45:07)College Football Coaches Poll (47:00)NCAA College Football 25 (51:35)Good Times (1:23:43)WWE SummerSlam (1:30:38)Sneakfest (1:36:48)Desmond Bane (1:43:19)Tonight (1:51:39)

The Men's 100 Meter dash at the Olympics yesterday was a dandy. The same cannot be said of the call by NBC's Leigh Diffey who got the call wrong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 – 19:49 – A week from today we'll be recapping a Colts preseason game, Scottie Scheffler wins the gold medal for the Olympics, it doesn't appear Tyrese Haliburton will get many minutes going forward for Team USA, Simone Biles, Titans sign safety Quandre Diggs, Dwight Freeney goes into the Hall of Fame 19:50 – 28:45 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 28:46 – 43:54 – Kevin says yesterday's practice was Anthony Richardson's worst, more thoughts from the weekend practices, why is the safety position not getting addressed 43:55 – 1:19:06 - Noah Lyles and the 100m final call, our interview with Colts tight end Jelani Woods and if his dad still listens to the show and sneaks into the YouTube chat, his season-ending injury last season, camp this year, the changes from his rookie year to now, Leigh Diffey issues an apology for this call of the men's 100m, Morning Checkdown 1:19:07 – 1:27:58 – Team USA/Brazil tomorrow, the lack of playing time for Tyrese Haliburton, is it a big concern going forward or not a big deal at all? 1:27:59 – 1:29:54 – Dwight Freeney's HOF party featured Michael Jordan and Bob Sanders, who is the next Colts HOF'er? 1:29:55 – 2:03:04 – It was hot as all hell yesterday, what should the Colts do at safety, the Titans signing Quandre Diggs, Dwight Freeney's HOF speech, Morning Checkdown 2:03:05 – 2:12:47 – Olympic thoughts, Andy thinks he saw a report that Simone Biles was pregnant but quickly gets debunked 2:12:48 – 2:16:45– POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 2nd hour of the show, Kyle reacts to the biggest sounds in sports with What Did You Say?!?! and after Noah Lyles became the World's Fastest Man Kyle recaps the finish and if Leigh Diffey deserves as much criticism as he is getting for messing up the final callSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experience the thrill of going wheel-to-wheel with Ayrton Senna as juniors and the amusing moment of thinking he had Senna covered on an arcade game at the café! Join us as we delve into Calvin's incredible journey. You might recall Calvin from his memorable call of the Bathurst 1000 for Speed Channel in the US, alongside Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip, and Leigh Diffey in 2011. Calvin may not be one to boast, but his dedication and hard work as a young racer are truly impressive. In this first part of his captivating story, we relive those early racing days. Plus, hear about the unforgettable time he took his Superkart out on track alongside an F1 car! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV/Radio Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) and The Racing Experts Editor-In-Chief (@DominicAragon) are joined by LASTCAR.info Editor-In-Chief Brock Beard (@LASTCAROnBrock).(0:30-5:00) Ryan Blaney wins at Pocono.(5:00-10:25) Introducing Brock Beard.(10:25-30:00) Brock Beard on Country Time Lemonade's history in NASCAR, best sponsors of all-time and last car standings update.(30:00-53:15) Brickyard 400 Preview and Odds, JD Motorsports shuts down and NASCAR broadcasting changes involving Shannon Spake, Adam Alexander, Marty Smith, Rick Allen and Leigh Diffey.(53:15-1:04:00) Ask David with Brock.Hear it all on "Let's Go Racing with David Starr!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spotify, etc.!

Leigh Diffey joins Breakfast with Brandy and Matt Russel to discuss his illustrious career as a sports broadcaster in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leigh Diffey was calling Supercars here in Australian before making a bold move, which has resulted in him now calling for the NBC! He has an amazing story of success, based off hard work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's special bonus episode features former racer turned expert commentator Townsend Bell, who joins us to analyse the 2024 field as the build-up to the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing continues. We discuss some observations from the month of May, including former Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin's pole position with a record-breaking run. We also consider the chances of Aussie Will Power drinking the winner's milk again. Don't miss our shortcast in the Garage library with Will, which we dropped recently. We cover other drivers from this part of the world, such as 2008 winner Scott Dixon, former Ferrari Academy driver Marcus Armstrong who is now with Chip Ganassi Racing, and Tom Blomqvist, the Daytona 24 Hour winner raised in Auckland. We also delve into the Penske push to pass scandal and what rivals think about it. Plus, we share early impressions of Kyle Larson as he chases both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR race in Charlotte on the last weekend of the month. Lastly, we talk about how Townsend, James Hinchcliffe, and our mate Leigh Diffey get through the big day on-air. WIN!!! While we have you, you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here. Plus, head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin preview the Thermal Challenge this weekend! They delve into the rules of the event, and what viewers can expect from the race. Curt emphasizes the entertainment of the race, and how competitive it will be with the rules. They discuss the injury situation surrounding David Malukas, Callum Ilot's performance thus far, and the number of tires each team gets at Thermal.  Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt take a look at the weather for the Thermal Club race. It is supposed to be a high of 70 on Sunday. Curt and Kevin talk about the weather will change the racing.  Kevin and Curt round out the first hour of the show reading some tweets. Kevin addresses fan concerns about pit stops during the race and how dusty the Thermal Club track will be. They address a fan request of expanding fuel tanks race-by-race, and tire degradation on the cars.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt recap the 12 Hours of Sebring. Kevin talks about how hard the track is to drive on at night, and how it almost becomes muscle memory. Kevin gives a rundown of the finishers. Curt talks about Jack Hawksworth's performance, and how consistent he was. Kevin preview's Jack Hawksworth's ride in the Truck Series this weekend. They also preview the Carb Day concert lineups and talk about what Leigh Diffey will do later in the season. The two also delve into IndyCar TV deals for next season.  Later in the second hour, Kevin Lee talks to his son Jackson Lee about his performance during the Sebring Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Sebring. He compares the differences between driving an open wheel car and an Aston Martin GT4. He talks about how different the track feels in each car. Kevin and Jackson discuss how the types of drivers who raced in the Pilot Challenge have changed from last season to this season.  Kevin ends the show answering some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another week of Toyota dominance, this time with the added challenge of absolute insane tire wear! This was the most tire fall off we've seen in years, tire sets barley lasting a 50 lap run made for an absolutely insane Bristol race, in it's return to the concrete. After an edge of your seat 500 laps it would be Denny Hamlin winning for the second time in a row at Bristol! This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including Leigh Diffey joining the NBC booth.Truck race: Christian EckesXfinity race:Cup race: Denny Hamlin lead 13 times for 163Highlights: 3 hrs 20 minutes 44 seconds9 cautions for 98 laps54 lead changes among 16 driversNext week preview:We're heading to the Circuit of the AmericasTrucks on track Saturday 1:30 on FS1 for the XPEL 225Xfinity on track Saturday 5pm on FS1 for the Focused Health 250Cup on track Sunday 3:30 on Fox for the EchoPark Automotive grand prixPractice and qualifying 10am on SaturdayBumpnrunpod.com

As the IndyCar haulers head towards St. Petersburg to start the racing season, Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are in the studio for a special edition of Speed Street. On this episode, the guys give listeners a team by team breakdown of the 2024 IndyCar roster. They also lay out their expectations and predictions for the drivers and organizations set to compete at the season opener. Also, Conor reports some breaking driver roster news for Dale Coyne Racing and Arrow McLaren heading into the race weekend. Later in the show, legendary NBC Commentator Leigh Diffey calls in to share what he's most excited for this season. Leigh reveals he believes one of the biggest stories will be the Arrow McLaren team's performance, based on Pato O'Ward's speed but inability to win a race in 2023. They also discuss what Leigh is most looking forward to in the month of May as the IndyCar world prepares for “the Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. Leigh gives some early season predictions, fills listeners in on his journey to becoming one of the most recognized voices in auto racing and his time spent commentating for the Olympics.  Availability subject to regulatory approval. 21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports wager in NC. Unique user identity verification required. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the IndyCar haulers head towards St. Petersburg to start the racing season, Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are in the studio for a special edition of Speed Street. On this episode, the guys give listeners a team by team breakdown of the 2024 IndyCar roster. They also lay out their expectations and predictions for the drivers and organizations set to compete at the season opener. Also, Conor reports some breaking driver roster news for Dale Coyne Racing and Arrow McLaren heading into the race weekend.Later in the show, legendary NBC Commentator Leigh Diffey calls in to share what he's most excited for this season. Leigh reveals he believes one of the biggest stories will be the Arrow McLaren team's performance, based on Pato O'Ward's speed but inability to win a race in 2023. They also discuss what Leigh is most looking forward to in the month of May as the IndyCar world prepares for “the Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. Leigh gives some early season predictions, fills listeners in on his journey to becoming one of the most recognized voices in auto racing and his time spent commentating for the Olympics. Availability subject to regulatory approval.21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports wager in NC. Unique user identity verification required. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winningest Motocross Racer of All Time Ricky Carmichael returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night. The 15-Time AMA Champion is having success in his post competition career. He's back in the Supercross broadcast booth on NBC plus he's had success developing racing bikes for Triumph Motorcycles. Carmichael will be broadcasting with Leigh Diffey and his longtime friend and competitor James Stewart. But Ricky's history with The Freak Nation goes back to our fourth show nearly 24 years ago when Carmichael was just building his GOAT career. Listen...

"Always be able to look back and say, at least I didn't live no humdrum life." - Forest Gump  Take a bit of joy, love and happiness for you to take into your week and spread to those around you.  In this edition of the Monday Motivator, we take you to Shane Crawford from Episode 192, Daniel MacPherson from Artist Episode 2 and Leigh Diffey from Episode 130. Peace and  Love!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the past five years Formula 1 has seen monumental growth not just in its fanbase but in its digital and global appeal. In 2023, Formula 1 will host a record 23 races around the globe, with the United States becoming the first country to host three races across three different states, with Grand Prix in Austin, Miami and Las Vegas. With races spanning across five different continents and drivers representing four of them, Formula 1 holds the unique title of being the world's only truly global sport. Alongside its mission to deliver the world's greatest sports and entertainment spectacle for fans, Formula 1 has an underlying commitment to leave a positive legacy wherever it races, with big plans in place to improve its sustainability and diversity. In this session, join Global Director of Race Promotion at Formula 1, Chloe Targett-Adams, who is instrumental in delivering the company's global strategy, working with promoters around the world and identifying new locations, as she sits down with NBC Sports' Leigh Diffey to discuss the work Formula 1 is doing to become more sustainable, and the work it does with its hosts to ensure local people and businesses all see the benefits when the world's biggest sport comes to town.

It's a milestone release for our traditional feature podcast episodes. To celebrate episode 100, Rusty said yes to your requests to tell more of his story. Get set to feel all the emotions as Mark Howard from The Howie Games gets the keys to The Garage to drive the conversation with Rusty. And there are some cracking stories from over 20 years of broadcasting around cars, bikes and racing (plus, a couple of famous impersonation as well). From the powerful influence Speedway played in his pre-teen years to a sliding doors moment that would lead to a move into the media. Garnering the respect of the 'Old Guard' and forging a lifelong friendship with fellow motorsport commentator Leigh Diffey. And what is was like working in the newsroom on the night of September 11 attacks.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Rusty's Garage episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Leigh Diffey, play-by-play commentator for the NTT IndyCar Series for NBC as well as IMSA, MotoGP, Supercross, and Olympic track and field. In the lead-up to the 107th Indianapolis 500, Brandon and Leigh discuss a wide range of topics including the narrative some people have that race car drivers are not "athletes," the importance of the Indy 500, what casual fans should be looking for at Indy, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:46: Busy week leading up to Indianapolis 500-1:09: Motorsports background growing up in Australia-2:46: Being a PE teacher while getting started in broadcasting-5:09: Adversity in Australia from those in sports media who felt Leigh didn't belong-6:59: Moving to the United Kingdom and then the United States-8:39: Bigger transition going from Australia to UK, or UK to U.S.?-9:32: Culture shock moving from London to Atlanta-10:31: Becoming a U.S. citizen-11:44: Working the Olympics for NBC-12:32: Similarity of motorsports and race-based Olympic sports-13:36: Preparation for Olympic events-15:14: Being lead play-by-play for Olympic track and field-15:44: COVID protocols in Tokyo during Olympics-17:27: Working Beijing Olympics in-studio-18:28: Getting the full Olympic experience-19:27: The “race car drivers are not real athletes” narrative-20:50: When Leigh felt he “made it” and could make a living in broadcasting-21:33: Working with David Hobbs and Steve Matchett on Formula 1 broadcasts-22:34: Hobbs speaking his mind-23:27: Fitting into a broadcast where the analysts are already working together-24:50: Preference in calling a race on a road course or oval?-25:43: Longest Leigh has been on a broadcast-27:12: Calling Formula 1 and IndyCar on the same day-28:07: Was the Indy 500 a big event in Australia when Leigh was growing up? Is it now?-29:30: What makes the Indy 500 special?-31:49: The rush of being on the call for the Indy 500-33:24: Leigh's historic call of Helio Castroneves' fourth Indy 500 win in 2021-36:57: Booth setup for an Indy 500 broadcast-39:47: “100 Days to Indy” discussion-41:06: Impact of sports gambling on IndyCar broadcasts-41:42: What should a casual fan be looking for if they're watching the Indy 500 for the first time?-42:34: Which winner would make for the best story?-43:41: Graham Rahal being bumped and then replacing Stefan Wilson-44:42: Future goals in broadcasting

Passionate fans. Spectacular racing. A new home hero to cheer. Formula 1 has a long history in the United States. 2023 is a new chapter, with races in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas.  Katie and Christian go back through the decades to tell the story of F1 in the US. Then it's time to explore the present and the future with former F1 commentator Leigh Diffey, former US F1 driver Alexander Rossi and two passionate F1 fans who've recently discovered the sport. Why are they and millions of others across the States falling in love with F1? Why is the sport more popular than ever? Why is having a US driver to cheer for so important?   Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainer Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen Record and send your questions to Katie and Christian at Why@F1.com

On this episode of Nailing the Apex, Tim Hauraney is joined by the voice of IndyCar on NBC Sports, Leigh Diffey. Leigh shares his journey of coming from Australia working for Speed Channel, and eventually calling both F1, and IndyCar in the United States. Tim and Leigh review last weekends IndyCar race from Texas which saw 26 lead changes, the most in 23 years. Then they touch on the F1 race from Australlia, Oscar Piastri's first grand prix points, and can Ferrari get back onto the podium this season? Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimHauraney Follow Leigh on Twitter: @LeighDiffey Recorded: April 6, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. Visit this episode's sponsors: https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a few days into the new year and Jason and Daniel hand out their wishes for 2023 for some of the sport's top stars.A1 is finally here and the SMX Insiders have all the information to get you ready for the biggest race of the year.In Fowler's Facts we break down who's hot and who's not coming into the season, and get in depth with NBC Sports announcer Leigh Diffey who stops by to preview round 1 of the SuperMotocross World Championship

Tonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin – from all over the country – jump into a busy docket of offseason news around IndyCar. Kevin and Curt chat about Kevin's freelance gig in Florida around crazy expensive boats before getting into the news that Tony Kanaan is likely to be the fourth Indy 500 driver for Arrow McLaren SP. This leads to a larger discussion on the drivers trying to get into the 500 and which teams might or might not add an extra car. We also discuss other open seats and available drivers for next season, including Nicholas Latifi.Then, Kevin and Curt discuss Alex Palou's weekend in Formula 1 testing and the ever-evolving status of his situation. The first segment concludes with a check-in on Tony Stewart.  Kevin is joined by NBC Sports' Leigh Diffey to discuss his weekend at Formula 1's US Grand Prix. Kevin and Leigh discuss the popularity of F1 in the United States and the passion for the sport after years of trying to grow the audience in North America. How does motorsport popularity help IndyCar? Kevin and Leigh discuss that, the IndyCar contingent that was in Austin and the open seat for Williams Racing as it looks like there will be an American in F1 in 2023. To round out the conversation, the two discuss Leigh's correct Will Power prediction before the season, the 2023 IndyCar season and young drivers. Kevin wraps up the first hour with Twitter questions. In the second hour, Curt is joined by IndyStar's Nathan Brown to discuss Nashville's new stadium, how it impacts the Music City GP and what it will take for IndyCar's tenure in Nashville to carry on for the foreseeable future. Then, Curt and Nathan talk about Colton Herta's extension with Andretti Autosport through 2027 and the details of the contract. Arrow McLaren SP is another topic of conversation and the structure of management for the team stateside. The conversation concludes with the likelihood of NASCAR drivers running in the Indy 500, AJ Foyt Racing and Tony Stewart.  To round out the show, Kevin discusses testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the weekend, rebranding of Indy Lights and more about the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Barkley's dalliance with the LIV Golf tour and the NFL's launch of its NFL+ streaming service are two of the big topics discussed by Andrew Marchand and John Ourand this week. The two also talk about the NFL's Sunday Ticket negotiations, the NFL announcers that bring the most intrigue and MLB's mid-season report card.  Legendary sports media producer and executive David Hill is this week's Big Get. He talks about LIV Golf's productions and why Formula 1 has become popular in the U.S. Hill also discusses his 22 year career at Fox Sports where he earned a reputation as one of the business' most innovative producers, overseeing production of Super Bowls, World Series, Stanley Cup Finals and BCS Championships.  Mentioned on this week's pod: Charles Barkley, Donald Trump, Rod Studd, Mark Silverman, Larry Jones, Jason Benetti, Karl Ravech, Boog Sciambi, Joe Davis, Joe Buck, Adam Amin, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Nick Khan, Bruce Springsteen, Dan Patrick, Tony Romo, Troy Aikman, Mark Cuban, Michael Wilbon, Bryant Gumbel, Greg Gumbel, Ahmad Rashad, Joe Biden, Jim Dolan, Greg Norman, Roger Goodell, Brian Rolapp, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kevin Burkharst, Greg Olsen, Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Tom Brady, Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Will Staeger, James Watson, David Feherty, John Madden, Arlo White, Chase Carey, Ross Brawn, Bernie Ecclestone, James Gay-Reese, Stefano Domenicali, Tim McCarver, Murray Walker, Richie Benaud, Sean McDonough, Will McDonough, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Rudy Martzke, Stan Honey, Paul Tagliabue, Eric Shanks, Barry Hearn, Annie Hill, Sydney McLaughlin, Leigh Diffey, Lindsey Adler, Aroldis Chapman, Anthony Santander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's The Week In IndyCar Guest show featuring NBC host Leigh Diffey, which uses listener-driven comments and questions covering a variety of topics submitted by fans via Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit. The veteran racing broadcaster weighs in on the Alex Palou controversy, looks at the second half of the season, and more! Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [WTI]

Episode 209 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests. First up is Lindsay Jones, an national NFL writer for The Athletic and the President of Pro Football Writers Of America. She is followed by Leigh Diffey, who serves as NBC Sports' lead play-by-play commentator for its Indycar WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, MotoGP and Supercross coverage and is NBC Olympics' primary announcer for Track & Field and has called numerous events at both the Summer and Winter Games. In this podcast, Jones discusses Colin Kaepernick, who last played professional football in 2016, working out for the Raiders and what that would mean regarding media coverage; whether the argument that Kaepernick would be a distraction has any merit; how the NFL sees this; realistically, what can of QB can he be after six years out; what kind of access she expects in locker rooms this year; the Pro Bowl viewership and more. In this podcast Diffey discusses the elements to being successful as a motorsports broadcaster; the rising viewership of motorsports in the U.S. and whether the sport is having a moment; Scott Dixon and Jimmie Johnson in the Indy 500; James Hinchcliffe's Indy analyst debut; the skills needed to call track and field; voicing the remarkable men's Tokyo Olympics 400 meter hurdles final in Tokyo where Karsten Warholm defeated Rai Benjamin; having a voice that is not born in America; the presentation of sports in Australia; whether the Sports Emmys has a bias against motorsports and more.  You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marty Snider, Steve Letarte, and Dale Jarrett are joined by Leigh Diffey and NASCAR driver Austin Cindric, as they preview the Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series 106th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Australian-American NBC Sports broadcaster Leigh Diffey joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to talk about the hype surrounding the inaugural Miami Grand Prix and F1®'s skyrocketing popularity in the United States (02:22), the effect of 'Drive to Survive' on IndyCar and NASCAR (04:00), how F1® drivers make the transition to IndyCar (09:15) and the potential for young American Colton Herta to be successful in F1® (11:50), while we look back at last Sunday's race in Miami won by reigning world champion Max Verstappen (17:28).

Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Nate Ryan scrutinize Chase Elliott's NASCAR Cup Series win at Dover Motor Speedway and examine its overall importance, as Elliott snaps a 26-race winless streak and wins on an oval for the first time since Phoenix in 2020. Ricky Carmichael and Leigh Diffey also assess Eli Tomac's Supercross season after he clinched the 450 title, and welcome Jett Lawrence to the show, who shares what the 250 East title means to him and whether he's ready for the 450 class.

With the announcement that Hendrick Motorsport will take a Next Gen NASCAR to Garage 56 at Le Mans in 2023, Leigh Diffey talks to some of those involved.