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Jessica Smetana, Spencer Hall and friends give their immediate reaction and unique perspectives after every race of the Formula 1 season.

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What’s Paella? (Booooooo) Jun 26, 2024

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Jessica and Spencer recap the Spanish GP. Max Verstappen rolls to another victory with a surprise performance from Mercedes in between the McLaren resurgence. Ferrari’s infighting creeps in, the Mercedes email investigation and more Alpine rumors. We apologize to anyone’s algorithm after discussing Danica Patrick’s choice of subjects for her YouTube podcast.

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From Le Mans, With Love Jun 19, 2024

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Jessica and Spencer discuss the latter’s recent trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in France. What it’s like to be there, visiting the garages, the sleeping scene, the tiny coffee scene and the race results among other sights. Some F1 chatter including Alpine’s potential exit as an engine manufacturer and answering listener questions.

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Rubbin’s Racin Jun 11, 2024

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Jessica and Spencer talk about a very eventful Canadian GP and Spencer’s incoming trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Max Verstappen winning was the only normal part of a race that included a Ferrari double DNF, Mercedes' dilemma in a lame duck situation, Lando Norris’s new quip and Spencer’s roast of whatever you call Jacques Villenueve’s outfit at the race track.

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Somehow, Briatore Returned (with Spanners) Jun 04, 2024

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Jessica and Spencer are joined by the Missed Apex podcast co-host and radio presenter Richard Ready aka Spanners. The trio chats about Alpine’s decision to part ways with Esteban Ocon, the future of both parties, Spanners’ obsession with the US, Lewis Hamilton on Hot Ones, Canadian groundhogs and the return of Flavio Briatore to the F1 paddock.

Spanners on Social Media and the Missed Apex podcast.

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The Prince of Monaco feat. Nate Saunders (or how to break your camera in Nice) May 29, 2024

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Jess and Spencer are joined by ESPN F1 General Editor, Unlapped and Pad-Hoc co-host, Nate Saunders. The group discuss Charles Leclerc finally achieving his dream victory at the Monaco GP, what can be done to improve that race, the incoming game of musical chairs with F1 driver seats, Josef Newgarden and Pato O’Ward’s dramatic final lap at the Indianapolis 500 and F1 drivers’ favorite movies.

Nate Saunders on Social Media, ESPN Unlapped and the Pad-Hoc Podcast.

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Grit(s) & Grind (Into The Gravel) May 21, 2024

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Jessica and Spencer recap the Imola Grand Prix, a race that didn’t have potential until it did, with Lando Norris making Max Verstappen work for the win. Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. give each other the business after the NASCAR All-Star Race, Leo Leclerc delivers A Different Kind of Business in the paddock and Lewis Hamilton eats his way through the Broncos schedule reveal.

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Carspotting with Alanis King May 14, 2024

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Jess and Spencer are joined by Author, Car Reviewer and Editor At Large for the Motorsport Network, Alanis King. The trio discuss the year in Formula 1 so far, what happened at Darlington Speedway this past weekend in NASCAR, the news of a possible F1 Chicago Grand Prix, Alanis's career roles in Motorsport and everyone's choices for their Wild Boys podium.

Alanis King on YouTube and Linktree

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DNF is BACK (and so is McLaren?!) May 07, 2024

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Jessica and Spencer mark their return to the show to talk about their experiences at the Miami Grand Prix on-site. They cover Lando Norris finally doing The Thing, Max Verstappen becoming a Florida driver, Kevin Magnussen’s transforming into a villain and YUKI POINTS.

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Reaching The Checkered Flag Nov 28, 2023

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Jess and Spencer touch on the Abu Dhabi GP before going into a recap of the wider 2023 season and review what they enjoyed and didn’t. In awe of the historic domination of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, outlooks of various teams like McLaren, the future of the sport in the US and the 2024 calendar. (Happy 95 days until the Bahrain GP!!!)

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Baby Baku Under The Lights (Toto Was Right) Nov 21, 2023

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Jessica and Spencer discuss everything on and off the track surrounding the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. A weekend bookended by an exploding water valve causing chaos, ends on a competitive and entertaining race won by Max Verstappen. Spencer was on the ground and gives a first hand insight on what the entire experience was like for himself, the fan perspective and organizers.

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