The Ben Schneider Show

January 29, 2026: Ben sits down with his longtime GRID Encore co-host Brandon Crosslin to learn more about how he got started in world the sports media. The two also discuss NASCAR's return to the "Chase for the Cup" postseason format and reveal their plans for a new program debuting soon...

December 15, 2025: Ben invites Matthew Owens back to the show to give him a chance to explain what he meant when he said "Denny choked again" after a settlement was reached in the 23XI/FRM v. NASCAR lawsuit. Matthew also explains why the results of the 2025 NASCAR Playoffs in all three series left him unbothered, what he would do if he were in charge of a new points system, and why he still believes in NASCAR Overtime to avoid finishing under caution.

May 22, 2025: Ben welcomes Brock Beard back to his podcast for a third time to react to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 voting results. The two also discuss the current state of the Hall of Fame and how recent greats retiring has made it more difficult for legends of earlier generations to be selected.

April 24, 2025: Ben continues his conversation with Matthew Owens to discuss Prime Video's three upcoming NASCAR documentaries (including the highly-anticipated "Earnhardt" series), NASCAR's current voting process for their Hall of Fame nominees, and whether First Take asked how Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal scoring record affects LeBron James' legacy.

April 24, 2025: It's an emergency episode of the Ben Schneider Show as Ben welcomes back Matthew Owens, perhaps the most vocal critic of Rick Allen and Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s time together in the NASCAR on NBC booth, to react to the latest episode of the Dale Jr. Download, in which Allen spoke publicly for the first time on his departure from NBC when Leigh Diffey entered the NASCAR booth last summer.

December 20, 2024: The Gay Racing Podcast's Alex Andersen joins the Ben Schneider Show to discuss his journey into the world of motorsports and how he started the podcast with his co-host, Zack. Alex and Ben also discuss and debate ongoing issues within the sport, including NASCAR's playoff system, NASCAR overtime rules, and the current state of the IndyCar Series.

May 14, 2024: Matthew Owens returns to the Ben Schneider Show to discuss the future of NASCAR's media rights in 2025. Matthew also weighs in on the idea of an In-Season Tournament in both NASCAR and the NBA, as well as why he strongly prefers college basketball to the latter.

April 5, 2024: Ben sits down with Ed Hunter to discuss the current state of Formula E, working together at GRID Network, and the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari, known in the UK as Le Mans '66. Plus, the two follow up on their debate regarding Williams' decision to bench Logan Sargeant for the Australian Grand Prix.

March 21, 2024: Ben sits down with Luis Torres to discuss how he became a race fan, his passion for photography and writing, why red flag stats and number fonts matter, and the current state of his Seattle sports franchises.

March 12, 2024: Ben's conversation with Brock Beard continues as the two discuss the release of his new book "Cope," how small teams such as Cope's StarCom Racing have it harder than ever in NASCAR's Charter era, and why the Andretti Global saga proves it's not simply a NASCAR issue for up-and-coming teams in motorsports today.

March 12, 2024: The Ben Schneider Show is back! Brock Beard returns to the podcast for part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation, including extended thoughts on the recent NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, as well as how his YouTube series "500 Days" evolved from an originally planned three-part series to a race-by-race recap of the entire 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season.

March 27, 2023: Ben sits down with GRID Network founder Joe Samaniego to discuss Joe's time in Alaska, how he developed his passion for motorsports, and what led to the start of the GRID Ranking, which ultimately evolved into the GRID Network. Joe and Ben also discuss the meaning of the number 53 in each of their social media handles. Follow Ben on social media: *https://twitter.com/bcschneider53 *https://www.instagram.com/bcschneider53/ *https://www.tiktok.com/@bcschneider53

February 9, 2023: Ben sits down with former high school classmate and soccer fan Robert Sanders to discuss the current state of the sport following the World Cup. Robert explains the tumultuous ongoing situations with the USMNT coaching staff and his favorite Premier League club, Chelsea. The two then discuss the heartbreaking loss the Philadelphia Union experienced at the MLS Cup final as well as the epic World Cup final between Argentina and France. Finally, Ben and Robert look ahead to...

January 18, 2023: The Ben Schneider Show returns as Ethan Smith (finally) makes his appearance as a guest. Ethan explains how he developed his passion for motorsports and photography, as well as how he got to be involved with several teams and drivers in the ARCA Menards Series West. Ben and Ethan also relive their time in Portland and Sonoma this past summer working the West Series races on back-to-back weekends. Finally, Ethan gives his thoughts on the current state of ARCA and NASCAR and...

August 23, 2022: It's a Scot Radio reunion as Ben brings back both Chase Draus and Liam Carroll to the Ben Schneider Show for the 50th episode. Ben hears how both Chase and Liam have been doing since graduating last May, debates the behavior of Boston and Philly sports fans, gets their thoughts on their Boston Celtics making a run all the way to this year's NBA Finals, and leads a game show discussion that ends with further thoughts on Jeopardy!'s hosting saga. Plus, Chase brings back his...

August 17, 2022: On this episode, Ben sits down with longtime friend and golf fan Brandan Leauby to discuss the ongoing situation between the PGA Tour and the new Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Golf. The two take a deep dive into the reasons why PGA golfers are moving to LIV to see if there's more at stake beyond just the financial aspects of the LIV tour, while Ben looks for comparisons between the PGA-LIV split and the American open-wheel racing split of the 1990s between CART and the IRL....

August 2, 2022: Ben sits down with sports announcer and commentator Matthew Owens to discuss the world of sports media, particularly in NASCAR. Matthew explains his biggest issues with both Fox and NBC's modern-day broadcasts, why ESPN shows like Get Up and First Take aren't really his thing, and reveals that he shares Ben's passion for game shows. But first, Matthew goes in-depth on why he was so incredibly frustrated following NASCAR's recent trip to the IMS road course...

July 14, 2022: Ben sits down with GRID Network colleague and freelance motorsports commentator Joshua Burch to discuss the path Josh took to becoming a broadcaster. Josh reveals his passion for commentating began as soon as he watched his first F1 race as a child, narrating the races his father would tape on VHS. Ben and Josh also discuss their work together at GRID, particularly on the GRID Live Encore show, where Josh has become a regular analyst for Formula 2 and Formula 3 racing....

March 26, 2022: Ben sits down with GRID Network Supercars Expert Adam Lemerise to discuss Adam's passion for all forms of motorsports, as well as the PBA Tour, college rivalries, and how Adam came to GRID Network.

March 8, 2022: 2022 Jeopardy! National College Championship semi-finalist Emmey Harris joins the show to discuss her appearance on the program, studying history at Minnesota, who the permanent host of Jeopardy! should be, and touring the Notre Dame cathedral the day before it caught fire.