The Teardown

NASCAR Preview 2023: Team By Team

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan sort through each of the NASCAR Cup Series charter teams to evaluate how those organizations might perform in 2023.This week's podcast...

News of the Week: Harvick, Legacy, Larson, Pastrana

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A busy offseason news week leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss. The guys look at Kevin Harvick's retirement news, the Petty GMS name change,...

Ten NASCAR Storylines to Watch in 2023

08 Jan 2023

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The calendar has changed to 2023, so Jeff and Jordan are back for their first episode of the new year. In this one, the guys discuss what they think w...

2022 Season Finale: Listener Mailbag

20 Nov 2022

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It's your turn! Jeff and Jordan spend two hours answering questions submitted by listeners of The Teardown. We appreciate all your support and thank y...

12 Questions with Landon Cassill (2022)

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 edition of the 12 Questions wraps up with one of the most interesting minds in NASCAR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

NASCAR's five best races of 2022 and spicy F1 in Brazil

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan reveal their five top races of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season (plus share their pick for the worst) and sort through the drama of a...

12 Questions with Kevin Harvick (2022)

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Harvick makes his return to the 12 Questions series to discuss why it was worth it to be outspoken about NASCAR safety concerns and sheds some l...

A Champion Is Crowned

07 Nov 2022

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On a somber day in Phoenix, Jeff and Jordan recap the weekend's events and discuss the NASCAR championship outcome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

12 Questions with Kyle Busch (2022)

01 Nov 2022

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A thoughtful Kyle Busch joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss what's going right and wrong in NASCAR right now, son Brexton's racing skill level a...

The Hail Melon

31 Oct 2022

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Jeff and Jordan witness an all-time classic NASCAR moment at Martinsville Speedway and discuss its significance and implications for the playoffs. Plu...

12 Questions with Christopher Bell (2022)

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of this season's breakout drivers, Christopher Bell joins the 12 Questions to discuss the balance of showing personality versus avoiding controver...

Heading Homestead to Austin

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With NASCAR at Homestead and Formula One in Austin, Jeff and Jordan compare notes on a full day of major racing events in the United States. Hoste...

That's A Spicy Meatball

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Las Vegas playoff race provides some great battles, strategy and some controversy, Jeff and Jordan analyze what it all means and what might ...

12 Questions with Ryan Blaney (2022)

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Team Penske driver discusses the challenges of getting over mistakes, what he enjoys about country living and his regrets over not learning to pla...

Sign of the Times

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a sign on the racetrack alters the outcome of the NASCAR playoff race at the Charlotte Roval, Jeff and Jordan debate what it means and dissect t...

12 Questions with Parker Kligerman (2022)

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fascinating driver/TV analyst shares some terrific insight on his career and how he sees the racing world as a whole in a conversation on this wee...

The Titillation of the Big One

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An unexpectedly clean and calm race in Talladega surprises Jeff and Jordan, who also spend time talking about the safety issues facing NASCAR's Next G...

A Hoarse Race in Texas

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a memorable race for all the wrong reasons, Jeff and Jordan try to digest what they just witnessed at Texas Motor Speedway. Hosted by Simple...

12 Questions with Brad Keselowski (2022)

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The driver/co-owner of RFK Racing joins the 12 Questions podcast to share his thoughts on the future of TV streaming, parenthood and the challenge of ...

And Then There Were 19

18 Sep 2022

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Bristol leaves Jeff and Jordan scratching their heads about the future of NASCAR short track racing and the guys dissect a confusing and unpredictable...

12 Questions with Will Power (2022)

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The IndyCar championship points leader joins the 12 Questions podcast before heading to the season finale at Laguna Seca. In this episode, Power discu...

And Then There Were 18

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wait, another one?!?!? Yes, NASCAR gets yet another new winner at the Kansas Speedway playoff race. Jeff and Jordan dissect what it means for the play...

12 Questions with Alex Bowman (2022)

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Hendrick Motorsports driver discusses what he was thinking during that infamous Martinsville incident last fall, why he dislikes Twitter and what ...

And Then There Were 17

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another one? Yep, you guessed it. NASCAR finds its 17th new winner of the Cup Series season and the playoffs get off to a wild start at Darlington Rac...

12 Questions with Bubba Wallace (2022)

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 23XI Racing driver talks about being unfazed by Michael Jordan's presence, his upcoming wedding plans, overcoming mistakes and more in this week's...

And Then There Were 16

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A controversial and eventful regular season finale sets the field for NASCAR's playoffs. Jeff and Jordan reunite in person to discuss all the developm...

12 Questions with Michael McDowell (2022)

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2021 Daytona 500 winner for Front Row Motorsports discusses whether the Next Gen car's parity will stick around and shares his thoughts on what a ...

My Eggs Are Delicious

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watkins Glen had it all, from teammate drama for the win to Kimi Raikkonen's Cup debut. Jeff and Jordan break it all down and look at the playoff pict...

12 Questions with Marcus Ericsson (2022)

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most recent Indianapolis 500 winner and former F1 driver joins the podcast for the first time to give his spin on this year's questions. Hoste...

So Happy Two-gether

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One driver doubles his win total on the season and gains momentum heading into the playoffs after a Richmond win. Jeff and Jordan discuss what it mean...

12 Questions with Tommy Joe Martins (2022)

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Alpha Prime Racing general manager and part-time Xfinity Series driver returns to the 12 Questions podcast to shed light on the challenges faced b...

Another One

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seriously?! NASCAR sees its unprecedented 15th regular season winner as a new driver goes to victory lane at Michigan, throwing the playoff picture in...

12 Questions with Denny Hamlin (2022)

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR driver/owner talks about his struggles with time management and sleep, why he prefers email to text, can't bring himself to embrace streami...

Back to the Brickyard

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan discuss the NASCAR/IndyCar doubleheader weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and break down the latest developments in Formula One h...

12 Questions with Daniel Suarez (2022)

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first-time NASCAR playoff driver for Trackhouse Racing discusses his relationship with F1 champion Max Verstappen, his dream of driving in a NASCA...

Breaking Pod

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan had thoughts about Pocono. They recorded them. And then some big news dropped about halfway through the podcast. Did they edit out the...

12 Questions with Martin Truex Jr. (2022)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He may be a man of few words, but Martin Truex Jr. always offers some interesting thoughts during his annual visit to the 12 Questions interview. ...

New Hampshire, New Winner

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another new winner has Jeff and Jordan questioning everything they thought about this year's NASCAR playoff field. Plus the guys talk about Tyler Redd...

12 Questions with Chase Elliott (2022)

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The current NASCAR Cup Series points leader and 2020 champion sits down for another edition of the 12 Questions. Topics include his approach to gettin...

Georgia Peach

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan reunite in person to talk about a NASCAR thriller at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the unpredictable Formula One race in Austria. Hos...

12 Questions with Todd Gilliland (2022)

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR Cup Series rookie for Front Row Motorsports sits down to chat about the evolution of his homework, why he's not jaded yet and the reason yo...

Road America and Silverstone

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A jam-packed weekend of racing offers topics including another first-time NASCAR winner, whether this is the best NASCAR season ever, a thrilling Form...

12 Questions with Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2022)

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR Hall of Famer and NBC Sports analyst returns to the 12 Questions for the first time in five years to spend time chatting about a variety of...

Viva Nashvegas

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a delayed NASCAR race finishes under the lights, Jeff and Jordan end their podcast break to share thoughts on all things Nashville. Hosted b...

12 Questions with Carson Hocevar (2022)

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A young Truck Series driver for Niece Motorsports, Carson Hocevar has an entertaining and fun-loving personality to go along with his on-track speed. ...

From Sonoma to Baku

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan have much to discuss this week between NASCAR's race at Sonoma, Formula One in Baku and IndyCar at Road America.  Hosted by Simpl...

12 Questions with Kenny Wallace (2022)

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime fan-favorite driver and racing personality is a St. Louis fixture, so who better to have on the 12 Questions as NASCAR heads to World Wide Te...

Arch Rivals

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A spicy inaugural race at Gateway gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about. The guys debate the driver payback code, Cup-worthy facilities, new mark...

12 Questions with Conor Daly (2022)

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hometown hero Conor Daly led the most laps in last year's Indianapolis 500 and enters the 2022 edition with confidence and speed. In this interview, D...

Memorial Day Megacast

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Ryan of NBC Sports joins Jeff in Indianapolis to talk Indy 500 and Monaco, then Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports joins Jordan in Charlotte to break dow...

12 Questions with Jimmie Johnson (2022)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The seven-time NASCAR champion is on the cusp of making his first start in the Indianapolis 500. Before he does, Johnson sits down with The Athletic t...

A Night To Forget

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A spectacular dud of a NASCAR All-Star Race leaves Jeff and Jordan convinced changes must be made to both Texas Motor Speedway and the All-Star concep...

12 Questions with Kevin Magnussen (2022)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Formula One's K-Mag joins the podcast from the Miami Grand Prix, where he takes a stand against reclining seats on airplanes, details why you won't ge...

Yellow Brick Road (to the NASCAR Playoffs)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A refreshingly exciting NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to discuss heading into next week's All-Star Race at Texas. Ho...

Future of Sports Pt. 2

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of ...

Future of Sports Pt. 1

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching gam...

12 Questions with Kyle Larson (2022)

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion makes his ninth appearance in the 12 Questions interview series for another fun round of answers. Hosted ...

Live from Miami

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the Formula One paddock gets torn down around them, Jeff and Jordan record the latest episode of The Teardown -- this one focused on both the contr...

12 Questions with Austin Cindric (2022)

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Daytona 500 winner and rookie Cup Series driver joins the 12 Questions to take a deep dive into his love for Japanese anime and explains his proce...

Monster Monday

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a postponed Dover race, Jeff and Jordan break down Monday's NASCAR action and look ahead to their Miami Grand Prix trip next weekend. Hosted...

12 Questions with Sergio Perez (2022)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's edition of the 12 Questions podcast features a Formula One driver: Red Bull's Sergio "Checo" Perez, who is coming off a second-place finis...

Talladega and Imola

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan hang out at Talladega Superspeedway to discuss the latest NASCAR Cup Series race and share their thoughts on Formula One's race at Imo...

12 Questions with William Byron (2022)

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner of this season joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss his growth as a driver and lessons learned a...

Worst Rapper Alive

18 Apr 2022

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Jeff and Jordan share their thoughts on NASCAR's Bristol Dirt Race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ...

12 Questions with Noah Gragson (2022)

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The colorful JR Motorsports driver joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss the ethics of putting feet on airplane armrests, the illusion of social m...

Martinsville, Australia, Long Beach

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR's disappointing Cup Series race at Martinsville, the Xfinity Series fight, Formula One's Australian Grand Prix and IndyCar's Long Beach Grand P...

12 Questions with Ross Chastain (2022)

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR's newest race winner stops by the 12 Questions podcast to share the cringeworthy tale of losing his phone at Phoenix, marvels at his unlikely c...

Richmond Revival

04 Apr 2022

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A victory at Richmond erases one driver's sluggish start to the season, but a strategy race at a short track leaves Jeff and Jordan on the fence about...

12 Questions with AJ Allmendinger (2022)

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Kaulig Racing veteran stops by the 12 Questions to discuss his evolving mindset toward winning, why it's so important to be a leader at his team a...

Twists and Turns

28 Mar 2022

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A wild finish at Circuit of the Americas and yet another first-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner leaves Jeff and Jordan buzzing. The guys dissect the...

12 Questions with Ben Rhodes (2022)

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion drops by for a fascinating interview that explores his near-retirement, a time-consuming side...

Heck of a Sunday

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A full day of racing from around the globe leaves Jeff and Jordan plenty to discuss, from NASCAR's new Atlanta Superspeedway to Formula One's season o...

12 Questions with Corey LaJoie (2022)

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The man with the mane talks about the lessons he's learned through trying to make it the hard way, his optimism for NASCAR as a whole and the struggle...

From Phoenix to Bahrain

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan break down the Phoenix race and another new NASCAR winner, then are joined by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown (41:45) to discuss the upco...

12 Questions with Chase Briscoe (2022)

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All-around good guy Chase Briscoe feels guilty about reclining his seat on flights, would rather listen to someone jabber on than hurt their feelings ...

Luck Never Hurts in Las Vegas

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need the fastest car to win a NASCAR race if strategy and cautions fall your way. That was the case for this week's winner, who has made a h...

12 Questions with Tyler Reddick (2022)

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The California native and Richard Childress Racing driver sits down to answer the 12 Questions heading into Fontana week, shedding light on the meanin...

Fun-tana!

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR's early-season momentum kicks into high gear with a thrilling and fun race at Fontana, leaving Jeff and Jordan enthusiastic and excited about e...

12 Questions with Joey Logano (2022)

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 13th season of the 12 Questions interview series kicks off with Joey Logano, who is in the leadoff spot for the fourth straight year. Check out Lo...

Daytona Daze

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Daytona 500 results in another surprise winner, a test of the new car and some continued momentum for NASCAR. Jeff and Jordan sit down at Daytona ...

2022 Daytona 500 Preview

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Halfway through Daytona Speedweeks, Jeff and Jordan take a moment to digest what we know so far (not much) and predict what else is to come (your gues...

Clashtacular!

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A home-run weekend for NASCAR leaves Jeff and Jordan buzzing about the Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and prompts the guys to discuss why ...

NASCAR Preview 2022: Team By Team

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan go through all 36 chartered cars to share their thoughts on the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series season. From contenders to longshots, here'...

Back From The Future

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan use a time machine to skip ahead to November and examine the top three storylines from the 2022 NASCAR season. Plus the guys debate th...

Shots Fired

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan lives to podcast for another week with Jeff, this time discussing the Chili Bowl, Daytona testing, Aric Almirola's retirement news, Hall of Fam...

Annnnnd We're Back!

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan return to the microphones for their first episode of 2022, this time to discuss many offseason topics. Addressed in this episode: The ...

Where's The Party?

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a chaotic season finale episode, Jeff and Jordan reconvene in Nashville at NASCAR Champions Week to put a bow on 2021. As the guys chat, they're al...

Our Five Favorite Moments of 2021

28 Nov 2021

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Jeff and Jordan take another look back at the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season by debating and discussing their personal favorite moments of the year. ...

Listener Mailbag

21 Nov 2021

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Jeff and Jordan are tired of talking to themselves. That's why on this week's episode of The Teardown, they open up the listener mailbag and react to ...

NASCAR Good Race Poll numbers and F1's Brazil race

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the NASCAR offseason upon us, Jeff and Jordan dive into the results of the "Was It A Good Race?" poll and examine how the numbers break down by p...

Kyle Larson, NASCAR champion

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Jordan break down the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix and are later joined by Kyle Larson -- the newest NASCAR Cup Series champion (53-mi...

12 Questions with Landon Cassill

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 2021 version of the 12 Questions series concludes with Landon Cassill, who holds the last-but-not-least spot for the 10th straight season. Don't m...

The Freaky Four

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR's championship race field is set on Halloween at Martinsville Speedway, a spine-tingling race complete with Boos and more hurt feelings. Jeff a...

12 Questions with Hailie Deegan

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The rookie Camping World Truck Series driver from David Gilliland Racing sits down for the penultimate edition of this year's 12 Questions podcast. Ha...

12 Questions with Daniel Suarez

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first-year Trackhouse Racing Team driver joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss the feeling of building a team, his optimism for the Next Gen c...

From COTA to Kansas

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back to talk about Sunday's dueling races at Circuit of the Americas (Formula One) and Kansas Speedway (NASCAR), with Jordan on site in A...

Straight Shot from Texas

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A NASCAR playoffs driver fires the guns in victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway and sends himself into the championship race at Phoenix in three weeks...

12 Questions with Josh Williams

15 Oct 2021

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One of the Xfinity Series' colorful characters joins the 12 Questions to give his take on the state of racing and sheds some light on how he came to b...

Roughed Up at the Roval

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs end for four drivers at the Charlotte Roval and another chapter of the sport's most-discussed new rivalry is written. J...

12 Questions with Chase Elliott

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From his newfound love of fly fishing to the reasons he enjoys piloting his airplane, the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion shares some fun insight into...