Podracing
Podracing is your go-to podcast for celebrating the joy of NASCAR, whether you’re a seasoned fan or just getting into the action. Join lifelong race enthusiast Neil Paine and new-to-racing sports fanatic Tyler Lauletta as they navigate the twists and turns of the season, unpack the key stats from the latest race, explore the sport’s rich history, and debate which drivers deserve your support on Sunday. Strap in for a fun and informative ride!
Fri, April 11, 2025
Denny Does Darlington
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down another win for Denny Hamlin at the track too tough to tame. Neil takes a look through the NASCAR record books to see who could pull an Ovechkin. Plus, another exciting edition of the one-and-done contest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, April 02, 2025
11 Against The World
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down the Xfinity madness and Denny Hamlin’s weirdly long-awaited 6th win at Martinsville. We talk about Bubba Wallace’s quietly great season, with back-to-back podiums putting him on breakout watch. Plus, Darlington looms as we lock in our one-and-done picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 28, 2025
Kyle Larson Has Entered the Chat
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back to discuss the race that was in Miami, with Kyle Larson capping off a dominant weekend. Neil takes us through some new statistical goodies that NASCAR let us peek under the hood at. We preview Martinsville and discuss who needs to get things rolling at the Paperclip. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 20, 2025
A Berry Good Weekend
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta recap the race that was in Las Vegas, including lonely tires and a pitch to remake the checkered flag. Neil explains why you can take the championship out of Homestead-Miami, but you can’t take Homestead-Miami out of the championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 13, 2025
Raise Hell, Praise Bell
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta celebrate Christopher Bell’s fantastic win at Phoenix and continue to enjoy odd ovals and option tires. Neil dives into the potential of a budding rivalry between Bell and “The Vulture” William Byron. Tyler breaks down the odds as we head to Las Vegas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 06, 2025
Bell Ringer
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down a stellar race at COTA and celebrate the variety of tracks soon to come on the schedule. We give praise to Christopher Bell, who not only won back to back races, but did it weird. Plus a look ahead to Phoenix (also weird) and Katherine Legge’s Cup debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 27, 2025
From A(tlanta) to Z(ilisch)
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back to recap the action from Atlanta, talking green flags, yellow flags, and even a checkered. Then we look towards the future, previewing the debut of highly touted prospect Connor Zilisch at COTA this weekend. Also, Tyler bought a car. Read Neil's latest article on NASCAR.com: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/02/27/the-greatest-thing-since-sliced-bread-what-to-expect-from-zilischs-cup-debut/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 20, 2025
Vulture Culture
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down an exciting day at Daytona with shout outs to Ryan Preece and Jimmie Johnson especially. Then we examine race winner William Byron and break down the ins and outs of what it means to be a vulture. Finally, a preview of Atlanta, where things are the same but different. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, February 15, 2025
Two Super Bowls In Seven Days
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta celebrate the end of the NFL season by comparing football teams to NASCAR drivers. Neil breaks down the five types of first-time winners at the Daytona 500. Tyler is confused about Todd Gilliland, Neil is not. The world-famous One and Done contest makes its triumphant return. Happy Daytona! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 07, 2025
Bowman Gray’s Anatomy
Neil and Tyler break down the bumper cars at Bowman Gray, with praise for Chase Elliott and newly minted short-track legend SVG. Neil investigates what the results could mean for short tracks as we head into the season, and lists the number changes that have broken his brain the most this season. Tyler introduces the listening audience to our world famous One and Done competition that makes total sense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 30, 2025
Podracing 101
Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back for another season of Podracing! The show began in 2023 with Neil, a veteran NASCAR fan, guiding Tyler, a rookie, through the twists and left turns of the NASCAR season. Heading into Year 3, we’re excited to bring more along for the ride! In today’s episode: a preview of 2025, a preview of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, an introduction to Podracing and our various bits. Episode Rundown: (00:00-11:07) What is Podracing? (11:07-16:50) NASCAR narratives & "Speedy Sweeties" (16:50-33:34) 2025 Cup Series preview (34:50-44:30) Bowman Gray stadium hosts The Clash. Track breakdown! (44:30-54:39) Odds to win The Clash + picks and DK lineup Follow Podracing on Apple Podcasts Follow Podracing on Spotify Read Neil's latest on NASCAR.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, November 18, 2024
Joey Logano, Three-Time Champion
Joey Logano takes home the trophy. Tyler encourages other drivers to get good. Neil fixes the NASCAR playoff system. Thanks for hanging with us for another season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, November 01, 2024
The Playoff System Is Good, Actually
Neil and Tyler recap what might be the best race ever at Homestead. Tyler Reddick upends the Championship 4, leading us to a Paperclip for the ages this weekend. Denny has the narrative back. Neil breaks down the playoff picture. Tyler pushes the Kyle Larson button. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, October 26, 2024
Joey Logano Heard Us Talkin’ Sh...
Joey Logano shakes up the playoff race with a wild win in Vegas. Tyler Reddick flips a smooth one. We might have superpowers. The musical chairs game gets tighter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, October 19, 2024
The Roval Giveth, The Roval Taketh Away
Neil and Tyler recap the Roval, investigate their ability to curse SVG, and ask Joey Logano to hear them talking shit. Plus, your obligatory five minutes of “Kyle Larson is the best driver alive” talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, October 12, 2024
Talladega Delivers The Big One
Talladega was a blast. Overtime strikes again. Joey Logano vs. the world at the Roval. Tyler’s dog Rosie battles leaf blowers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, October 05, 2024
Ross Chastain’s Watermelon Sugar
Ross Chastain gets back in the winner’s circle at Kansas, and we’re due for a doozy in Talladega. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 27, 2024
The Coke Zero 400 Presented By Oreo
The playoff race is down to 12—who are the contenders and pretenders? Also, Neil makes a shocking soft drink revelation. Apologies in advance to John Hunter Nemechek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 20, 2024
What Does SVG Know About Bowling Anyway?
Watkins Glen delivered the best finish of the year, and we’re all set for an elimination race at Bristol under the lights. Strap in! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, September 14, 2024
Just Go Bowling!
A fun race in Atlanta. A wild ride at Watkins Glen coming up. Neil and Tyler break down the state of the playoffs and take a few more shots at Harrison Burton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 06, 2024
Talking Bout Playoffs
Neil and Tyler break down a fun finale to the regular season at Darlington and preview the upcoming playoffs. Tyler briefly invites a 17th driver into the postseason. Neil is on the NASCAR homepage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, August 31, 2024
The Darlings Of Darlington and Bubba Bubble Watch
Neil and Tyler are finally in the same country once again. We recap a shocker at Daytona, preview Darlington, and take a look at the playoff picture with just one race to go before the postseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, August 24, 2024
The Podracing Call-In Special
Tyler’s study abroad is coming to a close, but we wanted to have one episode before he returned stateside to talk playoffs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, July 28, 2024
A hon hon hon hon, le NASCAR!
Tyler is still in France! We got another RIDIN SOLO episode. Tyler can be found at Double or Nothing , and Neil can be found at Neil’s Substack . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, July 21, 2024
Êtes-vous prêt pour une course avec Neil Paine??
Tyler is in France at the Olympics so this week Neil is RIDIN SOLO. Tyler can be found at Double or Nothing , and Neil can be found at Neil’s Substack . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, July 14, 2024
Once we get to Speed Racer we can get dodecahedrons involved, and then we're really racing
Our two thoroughly waterlogged boys recap the Chicago that wasn’t and look ahead to the Tricky Triangle at Pocono Raceway! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, July 06, 2024
This season on NASCAR's The Bear
The boys talk about a wild race, NASCAR overtime and why there’s been a lot of it and how it compares to other sports, and then get very hyped for a very cool road race in Chicago. Tyler can be found at Double or Nothing , and Neil can be found at Neil’s Substack . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, June 29, 2024
TALKIN' TIRE with NEIL N' TYLER
We talk the wet weather tire experiment, the compelling Christopher Bell, and a preview of Nashville, an extremely weird track that’s as if Dover and Michigan made a freaky little baby. Tyler can be found at Double or Nothing , and Neil can be found at Neil’s Substack . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, June 23, 2024
Driving for That Look dot com
This week the boys recap a somewhat sleepy but overall all pretty good inaugural outing in Iowa, break down the most likely drivers to take Martin Truex Jr.’s seat next year, and look ahead to a rare race in the Northeast of these United States. Let’s go racing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, June 16, 2024
They have nerfed the Sunoco fuel and we need to buff right rear tires
The boys recount last week’s roadcourse race, discuss what’s been going on in the pits lately as the current NASCAR meta evolves, we talk a very big retirement announcement and look forward to next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, June 09, 2024
Hitting the road at the Save Mart 350
This week, the boys talk about Blaney’s strange little season and weird day in Illinois, preview the Toyota Save Mart 350 and the return to one of their beloved road courses, indeed, one of their very first anniversary courses as Podracing hosts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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