Best Suzuka Podcasts (2024)

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Smooth Operators (6/24/2024)- Summer Shenanigans Episode 3: Nice 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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The boys are back in studio for this episode! First they talk about the F1 news, then they recap the Spanish Grand Prix and wrap up with their picks and preview of the Austrian Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators(06/09/2024)- The Return of the Dutch Anthem 40:41

2M ago40:41

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The boys are back with race recap of the Canadian GP, among other news like Checo getting an extension, AI Trophies, EA Sports F1 24, and a whole host of hilarious content.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode 12- Funny Car is more than Funny. NHRA Tech with Guido Antonelli 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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The Braking Bias team is back and ready to take on four wides an quarter miles! In this acton packed episode the team learns all about the world of NHRA Funny Car Drag Racing from the incredible Dean "Guido" Antonelli who is the crew chief for Ron Capps Motorsports in the Funny Car category who took Molly under his wing. They talk all things NHRA f…

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Smooth Operators(05/26/2024)- Summer Shenanigans - Happiness at last 14:56

3M ago14:56

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Noah and Griggs are here to talk about what could be the most heartwarming Monaco race of all time. More episodes are coming soon as the boys are hard at work.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode 11 - The Race to Close the 2024 Performance Gaps 1:25:13

4M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

Formula 1 returned to Shanghai and there was no shortage of upgrades, tech, excellence and stuff to analyze! On this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs take on the Suzuka and Shanghai swing. They breakdown the Oracle Red Bull Racing long awaited Suzuka upgrade and was it a bust only getting them a tenth a lap? Or are team catching up faster than Red Bull a…

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Smooth Operators(04/26/2024)- Miami Vice 47:39

4M ago47:39

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The boys are back for one last time for the semester, they talk all the drama including Nico and Newey, the Chinese GP, as well as the upcoming Miami GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (4/12/2024)- Calendar Crazy 48:29

4M ago48:29

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The boys are back to disuses the F1 circus, This time it was the most recent Japan GP, The new Calendar for 2025, The driver lineup for 2025, and the who what why of those driver moves.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (4/5/2024)- Back to Japan 25:51

4M ago25:51

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On this episode of Smooth Operators, Griggs, Noah and Ben discuss what Sainz's future will look like along with their preview and picks for this weekends Japanese Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (3/29/2024)- Melbourne Madness 30:07

5M ago30:07

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On this episode of Smooth Operators, Ben, Noah and Griggs discuss the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA and FOM relationship, and the driver market.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (3/22/2024)- Going to a Land Down Under 1:09:22

5M ago1:09:22

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On this episode, Griggs and Ben talk about Logan Sargeant giving up his car this weekend for Alex Albon, the FIA, Zak Brown's new contract extension and their picks and preview for the Australian Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode 10- Formula 1s Challenge of Being Fast and Staying Fast 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Braking Bias is back with another F1, NASCAR, and IMSA racing jam packed episode! This episode is tires, tyres, and more with lots of great tech talk in between!! The team get things started with discussing the wild Pipo Derani crash in the 12 hours of Sebring before diving into the Food City 500 where tires were the hot topic before tackling the F…

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Smooth Operators (3/15/2024)- Abysmal Alpine 49:20

5M ago49:20

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The boys are here on the radio as they break down the past races including Alpine struggles, Redbull dominance and scandal, as well as Mercedes and a kid named Bearman.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #27: 2024 Bahrain GP (Here We Go Again) 48:06

6M ago48:06

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We’re back to process the inaugural race of 2024 season, the Bahrain GP. This was the race where we all get to stop speculating, the sand bags fall off, the engines get turned up, and we arguably figure out what the pecking order for the first part of the season will be. Turns out, not so different from the end of 2023. How big will the gap to RBR …

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Episode 9 F1 Testing...1,2,3 1:09:44

6M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Braking Bias is back for a jam packed post Formula 1 testing episode breaking down what they can and cant tell about the cars on the F1 grid. What stuck out, what puzzled them? Molly and Dr. Obbs chat a little bit about that wild NASCAR finish too, even what they think Mercedes might be up to with that suspension. You dont want to miss this awesome…

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Smooth Operators (2/29/24)- 2024 F1 Season Preview 32:54

6M ago32:54

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On this episode, Griggs and Ben preview the upcoming F1 season and give their predictions and takes for what to expect in 2024. Then, the guys move into discussing the Bahrain Grand Prix and give there thoughts and predictions for the race weekend.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #26: 2024 Season Predictions 52:19

6M ago52:19

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Strap in for a turbocharged tour of the F1 grid as we forecast who's set to dominate the Constructors' Championship and shake up the driver standings. We're placing our bets on Red Bull leading the charge, but with Ferrari revving up for a challenge and the Mercedes-McLaren rivalry firing up, the podium's anyone's game. And don't forget, the drama …

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Episode #25: 2024 Pre-Season Testing Report 26:28

6M ago26:28

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We're back to break down pre-season testing. Will it be status quo for 2024? We look for signs of forward momentum and ponder which teams may be struggling in Bahrain and beyond.By Formula XX

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Episode #24: 2024 Liveries and Pre-Testing Predictions 39:03

6M ago39:03

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Day three of Testing is currently delayed due to the same drain cover, how about a listen to our take on the F1 liveries as we rank them, how we think the teams are going to do in the 2024 (we recorded on Tuesday, day before Testing started), and how much better the F1 Academy liveries are.By Formula XX

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Smooth Operators (2/16/2024)- Red Bull Rearrange 1:22:05

6M ago1:22:05

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After a two week break, Noah, Ben and Griggs are back again to talk about the world of Formula 1. On this episode, the guys talk about car launches, Fernando Alonso interested in going to Mercedes, their favorite liveries from the launches, and what they are looking forward to from testing next week.…

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Episode 8- F1 2024 Car Launch Reviews (So Far) 1:05:20

6M ago1:05:20

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The dynamic duo is back for Season 2! After an offseason full of rest, relaxation, and recharging our cohosts are back in action and more excited than ever for Season 2. Molly and Doctor Obbs take you through the car launches we've seen so far from the F1 Grid, breaking down cars such as the AMR24, the Alpin A524, some bigfoot level photos of Kick …

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Smooth Operators(2/2/2024) - Fabulous Ferrari 46:34

6M ago46:34

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The boys are back and are excited to talk to you as the offseason gave them a present for things to talk about like, Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari, Andretti getting blocked from entering the world of F1, Haas's sponsorships and livery.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #23: Lewis Hamilton's Shocking Switch to Ferrari and the F1 Driver Market Shake-Up 34:19

7M ago34:19

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Could the tectonic plates of Formula 1 be shifting beneath our feet? Fasten your seatbelts, racing fans, as we grapple with the news that's left jaws on the floor: Lewis Hamilton is donning the scarlet red of Ferrari, leaving behind the silver arrows of Mercedes. We delve into the whispers of discontent that might have pushed Hamilton towards the a…

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Episode #22: The 2023 Formula One Season Look Back Episode 47:54

7M ago47:54

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Join us as we dissect the 2023 season and look back at our pre-season predictions. We share our take on the impact of Red Bull's dominance, the strategies that propelled teams like Aston Martin and McLaren to new heights, and the development missteps that left squads like Mercedes grasping for answers. The conversation steers through the impressive…

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Smooth Operators(1/26/2024) - Madrid Madness 48:32

7M ago48:32

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the boys are back to talk Madrid, Lando Norris, Driver contracts, and a look toward the livery season as it is fast approaching.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators(1/19/2024) - Livery Talk 50:09

7M ago50:09

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The boys not only talk the McLaren livery but also driver talk and what ever the last segment is.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #21: 2023 Abu Dhabi GP 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

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Join us as we unpack the last race of the 2023 season, as Jen unpacks in her new digs. Did Abu Dhabi provide a knife-edge battle between Ferrari and Mercedes for P2 in the Constructor's? Did the stewards drop the ball on a critical safety call (again)? Join us as we lay it all out on the table – the strategies, the penalties, and the sheer unpredic…

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Episode #14: 2023 Monza GP 1:07:53

7M ago1:07:53

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Monza's trackside drama never disappoints, and neither does our latest Formula XX podcast episode, where excitement and opinion crash like racers at the first chicane. As Heather, sipping on a crisp Seattle cider, and Jen, nursing a fine whiskey in her friend’s basement, are spilling the beans on the 2023 Monza GP, looping you into the tension-pack…

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Smooth Operators (1/12/2024) - Goodbye Guenther 1:31:46

7M ago1:31:46

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The boys are back from break and ready to talk about more Formula One. To start off, the gang reacts to the firing of Guenther Steiner at Haas and give their thoughts on the decision. Next, they discuss Mercedes and them changing almost all the parts on the car. Then, they discuss ESPN's Top 10 F1 Drivers of 2023 list and finish the show talking ab…

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Smooth Operators (12/01/2023)- F1's Season Finale and Holiday Episode 48:31

8M ago48:31

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The boys are back to recap both the Las Vegas GP and the season finale in Abu Dhabi. They also break down the season as whole and salute American hero Logan Sargent on getting the contract to stay in F1.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #20: 2023 Las Vegas GP 1:00:45

9M ago1:00:45

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Join us as we dive into the inaugural Las Vegas GP, the most expensive and possibly most overhyped race of the year. The race where every A, B, C and D list celebrity and social media influencer descended to see and be seen. Did it live up to that hype? Do the FIA continue to prove they are incapable of making good decisions? Keep listening and fin…

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Episode #16: Singapore & Suzuka Part Two 1:14:18

9M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

After a few technical difficulties, and a few life delays, we're back with part two of our Singapore and Suzuka podding double-header. One Red Bull driver is back on form in Japan, and one Mercedes driver is acting like a petulant child. Valtteri Bottas takes another run at "World's Longest Pit Stop" and Mercedes mess up their strategy so bad that …

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Smooth Operators(11/17/2023)- A Fortune Won and Lost on Every Deal. 48:57

9M ago48:57

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The boys are back and this time is all about Vegas baby, manholes coming out to hurt Ferrari, Fans paying thousands to be told to leave, Max Verstappen may not be the fastest, does the circuit look like Spider-Pig, all these topics and so much more as the SMOP boys are left with more questions than a Mobster trying to find a rat.…

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Smooth Operators (11/10/2023)- Breaking Brazil 47:10

9M ago47:10

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Noah and Ben are back to talk about the world of F1. Including, Brazil GP recap, A recap of the lap one crash from Brazil, the economics, and world of F1 in Las Vegas, and the bombshell of Perez staying at Redbull.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #19: 2023 Mexican Grand Prix 59:26

10M ago59:26

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Today we're talking about the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix, which featured the worst opening corner imaginable for the hometown hero Checo Perez, another tire whispering masterclass from Lewis Hamilton, a stunning recovery drive from Lando Norris, and a whole lot of overheating breaks and engines.By Formula XX

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Episode 6-All about Stock Car Aerodynamics vs F1 with Brian Murphy 1:24:12

10M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

The Braking Bias team is ready to Shake and Bake! Did you know the worlds of Formula 1 and Stock Car racing actually have a lot in common? Braking Bias is super excited to welcome former member of NASCARs Stewart Haas Racing, Brian Murphy to the pod as our first ever guest to talk all things NASCAR and stock cars and their aerodynamics. The team di…

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Smooth Operators (11/3/2023)- Back In Brazil 1:32:00

9M ago1:32:00

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On this episode of Smooth Operators, Griggs, Noah and Ben recap the Mexican Grand Prix, talk about the Fernando Alonso to Red Bull rumors, and preview the Brazilian Grand Prix along with giving their predictions for the weekend.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (10/27/2023)- 50 Episodes 50:04

10M ago50:04

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The boys are back for the 50th time as they break down the USA GP, why people who finished the race did not actually finish the race, what is a kilometer, and look towards the Mexico GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (10/20/23)- Circuit of the Alamo 49:17

10M ago49:17

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The boys are back to talk all things F1 including the Qatar GP, the American GP at COTA, Alpines new investors including Taylor Swifts BF, and so much more.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #17: 2023 Qatar GP 1:25:24

10M ago1:25:24

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We’re balk to talk about the 2023 Qatar GP, which was dangerous, disorganized and didn’t need to be either of those things. With a sprint race weekend format, new asphalt, no support races to improve track conditions , degrading tires due to Lusail’s unique curbs, evolving track limits, racing in exceptionally hot and humid weather and some inter-t…

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Episode 5- Qatar Chaos, Tyre Turmoil, the curious case of Ferrari, and COTA preview 56:43

10M ago56:43

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Welcome back for the 5th episode of Braking Bias! Moll and Dr. Obbs tackle tons of trick tech topics in this episode. They start off with discussing the tyre turmoil in Qatar, how this could have happened from a technical standpoint. Before diving into the driver cooling dilemma and how current aerodynamic design strategies could have contributed, …

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Episode #15: 2023 Singapore & Suzuka GPs Part One 1:05:14

11M ago1:05:14

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Join us as we talk (a lot) about the Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda races of Singapore and Suzuka. So much, there's a second part coming, oy. In Singapore, Red Bull coulda extended their historic winning streak, but they didn’t . George Russell woulda been on the podium if he hadn’t stuck his car in the wall, but he did. And the stewards shoulda given pen…

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Smooth Operators (10/6/2023)- Andretti, Apple, Alpine 1:27:13

10M ago1:27:13

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Ben is not here so it is just Griggs and Noah on the show today. To start, they talk about Andretti getting FIA approval to join F1 and it now being up to Liberty Media. Next, the guys talk about the report of Apple being interested in acquiring the F1 broadcast rights and give their opinions on it. To finish up the show, Griggs and Noah preview th…

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Episode 4 - Singapore and Suzuka Rewind, Losail Lookahead 45:33

11M ago45:33

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Braking Bias is back and you do not want to miss this exciting episode full of awesome tech. Molly and Dr. Obbs start by rewinding to the F1 Singapore and Suzuka Grand Prixes where they tackle: -What the heck was going on with the Red Bull? - Has Mercedes lost their tyre advantage? -Have Flexi wings taken down Aston? -Did Ferrari solve their incons…

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Smooth Operators (9/29/2023)- Is Red Bull Good??? 48:22

11M ago48:22

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The SMOP boys are back and here to talk all that F1 goodness including Japan GP recap, Contracts, Logan Sargent, Red Bull, Sales Tax, and Liam Lawson.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (9/22/2023)- Made in Japan. 47:31

11M ago47:31

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Griggs can't make it as Noah and Ben talk Singapore, Andretti, and Japan.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (9/15/2023)- Singing in the Pain 1:23:41

11M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

On this episode, the boys are back to talk about the world of F1. To start, the guys discuss all the contract situations in F1, followed by talking about the new tech on the cars and to wrap it up they previewed and gave their predictions for the Singapore Grand Prix!By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode 3- Monza Review, Dramatic F1 Car Downforce Loss, Who will find success in Singapore? and Hot Takes Galore 54:10

11M ago54:10

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The third time’s the charm! Welcome back for the 3rd installment of Braking Bias! Join Dr. Obbs and Molly as they tackle a ton of tech topics in this jam-packed episode. Things get started with a review of the Italian Grand Prix as the team discusses how Ferrari nabbed the shock pole but was unable to convert it to a win on Sunday, including the ch…

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Smooth Operators (9/8/2023)- Monza Max Madness 1:29:19

11M ago1:29:19

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On this episode the guys are back again to talk about F1. They start the show by recapping the Italian Grand Prix and then the rest of the show dive into random F1 topics.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Episode #13: 2023 Dutch GP 1:16:14

12M ago1:16:14

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Strap in as we talk through the 2023 Dutch GP, a race that redefined unpredictability, brought a record-breaking amount of overtakes, and saw more pit stops than laps run. We'll unpack the chaos, the rookie stepping up to fill big shoes, and the usual suspect who sealed the win, tying Vettel's nine wins in a row record. Prepare for a deep dive into…

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Smooth Operators (9/1/2023)- Our 1 Year Anniversary 48:42

12M ago48:42

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The SMOP boys are back and this time here to break down what happened during the Dutch GP, the news, the Monza GP, and a look back on the first year of this podcast. WWW.WEGLFM.COMBy Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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