Beyond the Bricks Podcast

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Jake & Mike Recap the 1972 Indianapolis 500! May 16, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the 1972 Indy 500, featuring record speeds and Jim Malloy.

In the second segment, they continue to look back at the 1972 Indy 500 with the Mystery Eagle and the misfortunes of Wally Dallenbach.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look back at the 1972 Indy 500 with Mark Donohue taking the win.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at One & Done Careers in the Indy 500! May 15, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at drivers with brief careers in the Indy 500, such as Ray Harroun, Lewis Strang, Alfred Moss, S.F. Brock, Harlan Fengler, and Art Bisch

In the second segment, they continue to look back at drivers with brief Indy 500 careers, such as Sam Posey, Fabrizio Barbazza, Jim Hickman, and Al Holbert.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look back at one and done drivers in the Indy 500, featuring Mickey Rupp.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at the 1991, 2006, and 2016 Indy 500! May 14, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the 1991 Indianapolis 500, featuring Willy T. Ribbs making his debut and Rick Mears winning his historic fourth win.

In the second segment, they look back at the 2006 Indianapolis 500, with Sam Hornish Jr. passing rookie Marco Andretti on the frontstretch to steal the win.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they look back at the 2016 Indianapolis 500, as the 100th running of the race, with rookie Alexander Rossi winning with the help of an immaculate fuel saving strategy.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at the Stars of the ‘70s! May 13, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the stars of the ‘70s, such as Peter Revson and Mike Hiss.

In the second segment, they continue their ‘70s night looking back at Mike Mosley and Jerry Grant.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their look back at the stars of the ‘70s, such as Joe Saldana and Sammy Sessions.

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Jake & Mike’s Indy 500 Potpourri Night! May 12, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they have a potpourri night and look back on Jim Burtubise’s 1966 Indy 500 victory banquet speech, Tony Bettenhausen Jr. answering phones, and Geoff Brabham’s safari.

In the second segment, they continue their potpourri night and look back on a birds nest above Rick Mears’s garage, Mark Jaynes interviewing Buzz Calkins, and A.J. Foyt and Lloyd Ruby on the Breakfast at the Brickyard.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their potpourri night, listening to Ray Harroun driving the Marmon Wasp in 1961, a Lou Palmer track report, and Kevin Calabro with Teo Fabi.

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Jake & Mike Find Old Indy 500 Commercials! May 09, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some old Indy 500 related commercials, such as Block’s Menswear, Coca-Cola, Continental Airlines, A&P, and more.

In the second segment, they continue to look back at old Indy 500 related commercials from Southern Plasa, Max’s Family Restaurant, Waffle House, and more.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look back at older Indy 500 related commercials from Guarantee Auto, Indianapolis Office Supply, Beef & Boards, and James Tavern.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at the 1976, 1986, & 1996 Indy 500! May 08, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the 1976 Indianapolis 500, with Johnny Rutherford getting his second win at the time, and Sid Collins’ final 500.

In the second segment, Jake and Mike look back at the 1986 Indianapolis 500 with Bobby Rahal getting the win.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at the 1996 Indianapolis 500 with Arie Luyendyk’s track record run, Scott Brayton’s death, and Buddy Lazier getting the win.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at the 1966 Indy 500 Victory Banquet! May 07, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500 victory banquet, with jokes from Sid Collins and Jackie Stewart winning rookie of the year.

In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500 victory banquet, hearing from Mario Andretti and Jackie Stewart, and the retirement of Rodger Ward.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500 victory banquet, hearing from Mel Kenyon, runner-up Jim Clark, and winner Graham Hill.

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Jake & Mike Look Back at the 1966 Indy 500! May 06, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500, the fatal crash of Chuck Rodee, and the first lap crash taking out 11 of 33 cars.

In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500, the multiple Jim Clark spins and the dominant runs that ended up short for both Lloyd Ruby and Jackie Stewart.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1966 Indianapolis 500 with Graham Hill winning the race and Rodger Ward ending his championship racing career.

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Jake & Mike Remember Alex Zanardi and Look Back at the 1951 Indy 500! May 05, 2026

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they remember the career of Alex Zanardi after his recent passing. They later look back at the 1951 Indianapolis 500

In the second segment, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1951 Indianapolis 500 and how the race went for Mauri Rose and Duke Nalon.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1951 Indianapolis 500 with Lee Wallard winning the race.

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