
The Teardown
The Athletic
After the checkered flag waves each week, motorsports journalists from The Athletic, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, offer instant reaction, analysis and debate straight from the racetrack.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
The Athletic
Description:
After the checkered flag waves each week, motorsports journalists from The Athletic, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, offer instant reaction, analysis and debate straight from the racetrack.
Language:
English
Website:
https://jeffgluck.com
Episodes
The NASCAR Antitrust Trial: Day 5
12/5/2025
We have reach the end of the first week of the NASCAR anti-trust trial, and what a way to wrap up the week. After hearing testimony from NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell and co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing Heather Gibbs, none other than Michael Jordan took the stand. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi continued to take notes in the courtroom, and they again took to the airwaves this evening to fill listeners one what transpired in day five.
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Duration:01:53:00
The NASCAR Antitrust Trial: Day 4
12/4/2025
The trial of the century continues on. Today we continue to hear cross examination of Front Row Motorsports' owner Bob Jenkins. After his testimony concluded, NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell took the stand. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi continue their excellent courthouse coverage as the trial rolls towards the end of its first week.
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Duration:01:17:10
The NASCAR Antitrust Trial: Day 3
12/3/2025
Day 3 of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit began with NASCAR executive Scott Prime returning to the stand. Later, Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins provided witness testimony. During the proceedings, the jury had reactions to some of the questions asked, and with the jury out of the room, Judge Bell addressed NASCAR’s lawyers regarding two matters related to evidentiary orders.
Legal analyst Shannon McMinimee also joined the discussion to break down the day’s events.
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Duration:01:41:30
The NASCAR Antitrust Trial: Day 2
12/2/2025
Day 2 of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit saw fiery and combative testimony from Denny Hamlin, followed by NASCAR executive Scott Prime, who was questioned on NASCAR's potentially monopolistic practices.
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Duration:01:02:21
The NASCAR Antitrust Trial: Day 1
12/1/2025
The 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports trial is underway in Charlotte. Jeff and Jordan share all the key details from Day 1, including Denny Hamlin's testimony, opening statements and jury selection.
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Duration:00:46:58
The NASCAR Antitrust Trial: Preview Edition
11/30/2025
Motorsports writers Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi are joined by attorney Shannon McMinimee to preview the 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR monopoly trial, which begins Dec. 1 in Charlotte, N.C.
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Duration:01:09:09
We Fixed NASCAR!
11/10/2025
In Week 1 of the offseason, Jeff and Jordan have been appointed czars of NASCAR -- honorary France family members -- for a day. Here's what they would do to turn NASCAR around and try to make the fans happy again.
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Duration:01:35:48
Championship Crossroads
11/3/2025
Jeff and Jordan digest the outcome of the 2025 NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix and talk to the new Cup champion.
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Duration:01:00:33
The Stage is Set
10/26/2025
Jeff and Jordan react to NASCAR determining its Championship 4 drivers at Martinsville Speedway and share their analysis for the title race next week at Phoenix Raceway.
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Duration:01:00:25
'Dega Drama
10/19/2025
Two organizations blow a golden chance to secure a Championship 4 berth, clearing the path for another team to win at Talladega Superspeedway instead. Jeff and Jordan are on site in Alabama to discuss all things 'Dega, the impact on the playoffs and the latest news of the week.
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Duration:01:14:08
Sin City Sixty
10/13/2025
The first puzzle piece of this season's Championship 4 is now set, with one driver scoring the victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in stirring fashion. Jeff and Jordan break down what the milestone win means and how it will affect the playoffs going forward.
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Duration:01:10:36
Desperate Measures
10/5/2025
The playoff elimination battle at the Roval comes down to the final lap while the race for the win turns into a runaway. Jeff and Jordan break down the four drivers who missed the cut, look at the next round and debate whether the ending of Sunday's race was legal.
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Duration:01:13:30
Out of Nowhere
9/28/2025
One driver goes eighth to first in two laps to score a surprising Kansas Speedway victory in overtime while a group of drivers are left wondering what might have been.
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Duration:01:14:39
Penske Strikes Back
9/21/2025
Team Penske is up to its familiar playoff routine and dominates New Hampshire while another team has some drama between two of its drivers. Plus Jeff gives the latest update on where things stand with NASCAR's playoff committee.
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Duration:01:13:40
Treading Lightly
9/14/2025
A surprising high-wear tire race at Bristol Motor Speedway presents a puzzle for playoff teams as Round 1 ends. Jeff and Jordan look back on a wild race, talk about who missed the cut and what the playoffs might look like going forward.
Duration:01:29:20
Arch to the Championship
9/7/2025
Jeff and Jordan discuss the fallout from the Round 1 NASCAR playoff race at World Wide Technology Raceway -- and Jeff has suddenly changed his tune on who the championship favorites are.
Duration:01:09:32
Milkshakes and Champagne
9/1/2025
The Southern 500 winner joins Jeff and Jordan for the first half of the show! Then the guys discuss one team's big struggles at Darlington, run through the playoff field's outlook and share the latest from the 23XI/Front Row/NASCAR lawsuit.
Duration:01:18:05
Playoff Media Day Part 2: Bubba’s Boomer Burn, Larson’s Mini Flipper & Reddick’s Mullet Hate
8/28/2025
Austin Dillon talks PBR, tacos in Welcome, NC, celebrating Richmond with a burnout in his gold Camaro, and pushing through broken ribs.
Kyle Larson shares how his daughter Audrey flipped a kart and called it “fun,” his hands-off parenting style at the track, and the 5 team’s rollercoaster season.
Christopher Bell recalls Adam Stevens smashing pit box monitors, his friendship with Chase Briscoe, and gives his honest thoughts on NASCAR’s championship format.
Denny Hamlin trades trash talk for fishing stories, breaks down penalties and Playoff chaos, and questions how NASCAR builds star power.
William Byron reflects on his regular season title, closing races stronger, and balancing impostor syndrome with growing confidence as a leader.
Bubba Wallace claps back at “Fakebook” headlines, talks consistency and strollers, and explains why the Roval and Talladega could be his sweet spot.
Tyler Reddick addresses the mullet slander, life as a two-time dad, optimism for Darlington, and where he wishes NASCAR would race next.
Josh Berry talks about his first Cup Media Day, being overlooked, optimism for Darlington, and ranks his kids’ favorite (awful) shows.
Timestamps:
1:00 - Austin Dillon
16:05 - Kyle Larson
27:00 - Christopher Bell
39:31 - Denny Hamlin
52:15 - William Byron
1:07:02 - Bubba Wallace
1:22:04 - Tyler Reddick
1:38:45 - Josh Berry
Duration:01:49:23
Playoff Media Day Part 1: Blaney’s Next Gen Strollers, Logano’s Getting Ticked Off & Bowman's Scorpion Bites
8/27/2025
Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi sit down with Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, Shane Van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain in Part 1 of their Playoff Media Day special, and you know The Teardown doesn’t do standard, boring conversation. Jeff and Jordan had Blaney talking about baby strollers, Cindric cracking jokes about getting buried in a car, Logano telling them what ticks him off the most, and we’re pretty sure Bowman is avoiding anything with more than four legs from now on.
Driver interviews:
:45 Austin Cindric
6:59 Chase Elliott
22:15 Chase Briscoe
36:04 Ryan Blaney
50:23 Shane Van Gisbergen
1:02:14 Alex Bowman
1:13:40 Joey Logano
1:26:17 Ross Chastain
Duration:01:42:44
Daytona Drama
8/24/2025
Jeff and Jordan are on site at Daytona International Speedway to discuss the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, offer their playoff predictions and share thoughts on the latest news of the week.
Duration:01:12:50