Best Red Alfa Podcasts (2025)

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Smooth Operators(11/8/2024) - Beautiful Brazil 28:25

1M ago28:25

28:25

The Boys are back, this week they break down the Brazilian GP and all the craziness that came with it. They also break down the F1 driver market, and talk a little about NASCAR and what product they are putting on.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators(11/1/2024) - Back to Brazil 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

The boys are back after a couple weeks to talk all things F1, including the USA GP, Mexico GP, and the upcoming Brazil GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators(9/27/2024) - An ode to Daniel Ricciardo 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

Noah, Griggs, and Ben are back in the WEGL 91.1 FM bullpen to talk about the world of F1 reacting to the news of Danny Ric's exit from the world of F1. Breaking down F1's use of Ricciardo in their promotional material for hype of the upcoming races as well as a retrospective on his career. The boys also break down the Singapore GP, breaking down ra…

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Smooth Operators (9/20/2024) - Oscar "Castle" Piastri 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

The boys are in the WEGL 91.1FM Podcast studio to talk about Baku, the F1 Driver Market, and a look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The boys are back and in a big way. www.WEGLFM.comBy Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (9/6/2024) - Season 3 Premiere 1:35:19

3M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

The boys are back for year 3 of the Smooth Operators podcast. On this episode of the show, the boys talk about Charles Leclerc winning the Italian Grand Prix, the driver market, what is going on at Red Bull and who will win the constructors and drivers championships.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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

6M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

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

7M ago40:41

40:41

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

7M ago14:56

14:56

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

8M ago47:39

47:39

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

8M ago48:29

48:29

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

9M ago25:51

25:51

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

9M ago30:07

30:07

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

9M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

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

9M ago49:20

49:20

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

10M ago32:54

32:54

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

10M ago1:22:05

1:22:05

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

11M ago46:34

46:34

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

11M ago48:32

48:32

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

11M ago50:09

50:09

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

12M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

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

1y ago48:31

48:31

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

1y ago48:57

48:57

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

1y ago47:10

47:10

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

1y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

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

1y ago50:04

50:04

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

1y ago49:17

49:17

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

1y ago1:27:13

1:27:13

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

1+ y ago48:22

48:22

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

1+ y ago47:31

47:31

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

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

1+ y ago1:29:19

1:29:19

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

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

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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Smooth Operators (8/25/2023)- Dutch Discussions 1:11:23

1+ y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

The boys are finally back in the studio to talk F1 after a long summer of doing virtual shows! To start, the guys talk about what happened during the F1 summer break along with some of the news currently happening in F1. Next, they previewed the Dutch Grand Prix and to wrap up the show the guys gave their race predictions along with our special gue…

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Smooth Operators (7/30/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.12- F1nale for the summer 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

52:16

The boys break down a whole host of topics on their last episode of the summer as they break down Spa, Tv ratings, La Vegas, and a whole host of topics as things continue to heat up going into the summer break. WWW.WEGLFM.COMBy Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (7/23/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.11- RB stands for Record Breaking 32:25

1+ y ago32:25

32:25

The SMOP boys are here and here to talk, this time on the agenda is Hungray talk, Alpine Anguish, and a look towards Spa. Noah's computer was so enthralled it turned itself off mid-episode.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (7/16/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.10- Hungry for Hungary 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

The Smop boys continue their summer series this time with their tenth edition, covering the upcoming Hungary GP, what is next for Redbull, and a pre-summer break breakdown of the season so far.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (7/9/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.9.5- The one about Danny Ric 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

14:53

The SMOP Boys are here to bring you an emergency broadcast about Daniel Ricciardo becoming a full-time driver for the rest of the foreseeable future.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (7/9/2023) Summer Shenanigans EP.9- Max, McLaren, Madness 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

The Boys break down the past English GP, a reaction to the Schedule for 2024, and Griggs and Ben continue to fuel the flames of the Prancing Horses that are burning. For more information about us and WEGL visit WWW.WEGLFM.comBy Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (7/3/2023) Summer Shenanigans EP.8- Red Bull Rampage 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

The boys break down the previous Austrian GP, What Mclaren is cooking, and The upcoming England GP. Check out the WEGL Website here WWW.WEGLFM.COMBy Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (6/25/2023)- Summer Shenanigans EP.7- All About Red Bull 1:04:25

1+ y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

The boys are joined by Paige Benning as they break down Sergio Pérez's position at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo's Position in F1 in general, and wrap up with a preview and predictions of the Austria GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (6/18/2023)- Summer Shenanigans EP.6- Max Madness in Montreal 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

52:01

The boys break down the Max dominance in Montreal, some Driver Market speculation, and a look at EA Sports' Driver ratings for the upcoming game.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (6/9/2023)- Summer Shenanigans EP.5- Oh Canada 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

The boys break down the upcoming Le Mans 24-hour endurance race and the upcoming Candian GP. For more information about the show visit www.WEGLFM.com And to watch the show visit WEGL's Youtube.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (6/4/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.4- Battle in Barcelona 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

The boys break down the most recent "exciting" Spanish GP, as well as go into detail about team's chances and hopes for the rest of the season.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (5/28/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.3- Monaco Madness 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

51:49

The Boys break down a crazy Monaco Sunday, as well as going into madness about a whole host of topics ranging from the type of milk at Indy to Baguettes. After dipping their toe into Monaco Madness, the boys break down the upcoming Spanish GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (5/21/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.2 45:56

1+ y ago45:56

45:56

The SMOP boys continue their summer series as they break down TV Ratings, Buying or Selling drivers from their contracts, and a preview of the greatest Sunday in Motorsport as F1 goes to Monaco.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (5/14/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.1 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

The boys are back for a summer of fun, as they break down the Miami race, discuss the drama around Daniel Ricciardo to Alpha Tauri, and the upcoming Imola Grand Prix. The boys lived streamed this episode on WEGL's youtube channel and will continue to do so all summer.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (5/5/2023)- Bored In Baku 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

52:01

On the final in-person show of the 2022-2023 Auburn school year, Noah, Ben and Griggs are back to talk about the world of Formula One. To start the show, the boys recap the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and gave their thoughts on the race, followed by giving their thoughts and opinions on the Max and Checo battle for P1 in the Drivers Championship. To clos…

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Smooth Operators (4/28/2023)- Baku Streetfighters 48:57

1+ y ago48:57

48:57

The boys are back once again to discuss all things Formula One and are joined by Ainsley for todays show! First they discuss Franz Tost stepping down at Alpha Tauri after the 2023 season and what the future is now for the team. Next, they touch on the changes to the sprint format. Finally, the group wraps up the show with their Baku track preview a…

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The Return of James Allison 43:11

1+ y ago43:11

43:11

We are heading to Baku with some profound optimism for Mercedes. They've made the switch between Mike Elliott and James Allison! Does this make Mercedes competitive for race wins this season or can we expect a Championship contending return for 2024? Does Alex Albon move to a podium-challenging team next season and will we see Lando and George lead…

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Smooth Operators (4/21/2023)- Penalties, Performance, Pizza 49:33

1+ y ago49:33

49:33

The boys are back once again to discuss all things Formula One. First the boys discuss Mercedes and the upgrades they are planning for Baku and beyond. The boys also get into a discussion about Ferrari sticking with their current car concept, Alpine's upgrade plans for Baku and Miami to take on Mercedes and finally the guys talk about and give thei…

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