Beyond the Bricks Podcast

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Jake & Mike Remember Kyle Busch! Jul 24, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the career of Kyle Busch, who unexpectedly passed away back in May. They look back at his final wins of NASCAR, his two championships, and his two Brickyard 400 wins.

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Jake & Mike's 2026 Brickyard Potpourri Show! Jul 23, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they have their annual Brickyard potpourri show! They start the show talking about practical jokes on Eddie Sachs, Tom Bealls, and Buddy Baker.

In the second segment, they listen to some tracks off the NASCAR Goes Country album from Buddy Baker, Bill Elliott, and Dale Earnhardt.

In the final segment, they listen to some more tracks off the NASCAR Goes Country album from David Pearson and Richard Petty.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at Scott Dixon's Career with Chip Ganassi Racing! Jul 22, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the Indy 500 career of Scott Dixon with Chip Ganassi Racing with his lone win in 2008 and how he's been so close multiple times.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at the Origins of the Brickyard 400! Jul 21, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the origins of the Brickyard 400 and how it started with the tire test.

In the second segment, they look back at Jeff Gordon being a five-time Brickyard 400 champion, and Dale Earnhardt's win in 1995.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they look back at Tony Stewart being a two-time Brickyard 400 champion, and how Richard Petty never got a chance to race in Indianapolis.

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Jake & Mike Revisit the Closest Finishes in Indy 500 History! Jul 20, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the closest finishes in Indy 500 history. They start the show looking back at this year's race now holding the record for the closest finish, with Felix Rosenqvist defeating David Malukas. They later look back at 1992 with Al Unser Jr. defeating Scott Goodyear, 2006 with Sam Hornish Jr. defeating Marco Andretti, and 2014 with Ryan Hunter-Reay defeating Helio Castroneves. In the second segment, they continue their look back at the closest finishes in Indy 500 history. They look back at 2015 with Juan Pablo Montoya defeating Will Power, 1982 with Gordon Johncock defeating Rick Mears, and 2023 with Josef Newgarden defeating Marcus Ericsson. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their look back at the closest finishes in Indy 500 history. They look back at 2017 with Takuma Sato defeating Helio Castroneves, 2019 with Simon Pagenaud defeating Alexander Rossi, and 1997 with Arie Luyendyk defeating Scott Goodyear.

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Jake & Mike’s 2026 Carb Night Potpourri! May 23, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they have their annual carb night potpourri show featuring Kevin Olson, David Letterman, Jean Shepherd, and dealing with the police!

In the second segment, they continue their 2026 carb night potpourri show featuring an ambulance theft, a rabbit, and the dreaded Antares.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their annual carb night potpourri show featuring Teo Fabi and Sid Collins with his broadcast crew.

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Jake & Mike Look Back Chief Starters of the Indy 500! May 22, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at former chief starters of the Indy 500, starting with Fred Wagner, Seth Klein, Bull Vandewater, and Pat Vidan.

In the second segment, they continue to look back at former flagmen of the Indy 500, continuing with Pat Vidan and his showmanship and him being an artist.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look back at the former flagmen of the Indy 500, with Duan Sweeney and Howdy Wilcox II.

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Jake & Mike Talk to Paul Page! May 21, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they are joined with Paul Page to talk about his broadcasting career and taking over for the late Sid Collins.

In the second segment, they continue their conversation with Paul Page and look back at his best broadcast calls.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the upcoming memorabilia show in Plainfield and their favorite bits of racing memorabilia.

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Jake & Mike’s 2026 All-Request Show! May 20, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they have their annual all-request night, talking about the Andretti curse, when IMS was an aviation depot during WWI, Wilbur Shaw’s pet lion, and a doctor driver.

In the second segment, they continue their annual all-request night, talking about Kevin Cogan, Floyd Roberts, and Jim Phillippe.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their all-request night, talking about Sid Collins interviewing Cyd Charisse and MG Liquid Suspension Cars.

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Mike & Landon Talk to Johnny Rutherford, Mike Provanzale, & Art Garner! May 19, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake is allowed a much-deserved night off, so producer Landon Coons is stepping in! Mike starts the first segment of the show with 3X Indy 500 champion, Johnny Rutherford, to look back at his wins

In the second segment, Mike is joined with Mike Provanzale of Heritage Auctions to talk about the racing memorabilia show this weekend in Plainfield.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Mike is joined with author Art Gerner to talk about his new book, “A.J. Foyt: Legacy.”

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