Best Fight Fanatic Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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British Grand Prix debrief, Bianca Bustamante & Greg's INCREDIBLE Silverstone lap 57:13

30m ago57:13

57:13

In our final instalment of Silverstone coverage, Christian and Betty relive some of our highlights across the weekend, including an INCREDIBLE story from Greg. We're also joined by McLaren's F1 Academy driver Bianca Bustamante who discusses her career so far and her hopes of raising the profile of the sport in The Philippines. This episode is spons…

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Imperfect Paradise: Return from Mexico 41:21

3d ago41:21

41:21

In 2009, Gloria Arellano de la Rosa was banned from re-entering the U.S. for ten years, finding herself separated from her four children and husband. But unlike Daniel Zamora, she didn’t remake her life in Mexico. Every day she waited to go home to the U.S. Fernanda Echavarri tells the story of what happens when Gloria finally returns to the States…

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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Is Gen Z less curious than the Baby Boomers? 15:42

5d ago15:42

15:42

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this first episode, Larry Mantle and his son, Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generati…

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'I didn't think we'd see Lewis Hamilton win this again' | Silverstone 2024 Race Day pt2 16:45

6d ago16:45

16:45

Silverstone 2024. Lewis Hamilton. Nine time British Grand Prix winner. What? Hear Greg James and Christian Hewgill's live reaction to one of the best races we've seen in a seriously long time. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your a…

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James Vowles Silverstone morning briefing 39:04

6d ago39:04

39:04

As the Silverstone fans looks ahead to the 2024 British Grand Prix, Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles joins The Fast & The Curious to discuss his race day routine as well as his and the team’s "special" relationship with the circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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‘Max & Lando will come out fighting’: LIVE Silverstone preview w/ Bernie Collins 34:06

6d ago34:06

34:06

As the British Grand Prix delivers an incredible home-driver trio of George, Lewis and Lando at the front of the grid, we’re joined by F1 tactical royalty Bernie Collins to pull apart the action and look ahead to race day. They also discuss the future of the grid as rising stars are announced to join the driver line-up in 2025. This episode is spon…

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What does Lewis Hamilton smell like?: Live Q&A at Silverstone 2024 44:20

7d ago44:20

44:20

The Fast & The Curious take to the stage for the first time at the British Grand Prix in a hectic and sprawling question and answer session on The Drivers Inn stage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. #f1 #podcast #formula1 #f1podcast Learn more about…

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Welcome to Silverstone 2024! ft Self Esteem, Jessica Hawkins & ferris wheels 30:16

8d ago30:16

30:16

Join Christian Hewgill hundreds of feet above the Silverstone as the 2024 British Grand Prix springs into life. In our first episode from the circuit we chat to Aston Martin's Jessica Hawkins about the team's home race and her incredible side hustle in stunt driving. Then we head behind the main stage to meet musician Self Esteem and hear about her…

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We join Alex Albon & Logan Sargeant on THEIR podcast! 40:33

8d ago40:33

40:33

Greg and Christian meet up with Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant for a very special crossover episode of The Fast and the Curious and Williams' podcast Team Torque! From live-texting George Russell to dogs peeing on trains and cricket (obvs), we covered some serious ground. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a be…

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Introducing Passing The Mantle, from LAist Studios 2:31

11d ago2:31

2:31

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a diff…

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Austrian Grand Prix debrief: ‘Yabba Dabba Doo!’ 32:14

12d ago32:14

32:14

Betty and Christian catch up and pick apart the drama of the Austrian Grand Prix. From Max and Lando’s battle to George’s win and incredible reaction they discuss where this weekend’s action leaves the championship and how it tees up a “very exciting” Silverstone. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/f…

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HTLA Presents: How Not To Be Lonely: Part 8 - How Giving Back Can Make You Feel Less Alone 16:48

14d ago16:48

16:48

Part 8: How Giving Back Can Make You Feel Less Alone We're back with another installment of our How To Not Be Lonely In LA series. Today, we're talking about volunteering your time to a cause, and how doing so can make you feel a lot less alone. Call it selfish, but doing some community service is a really great way to create connections, broaden y…

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We're doing something FUN at Silverstone & Jamie Chadwick on her history-making season 43:15

15d ago43:15

43:15

When the team at Silverstone trust you with something "serious" you do whatever it takes to make it happen. So join Greg, Christian and Betty as they gather in lay-bys and hotels all over the world to record something special for the British Grand Prix and lay out The Fast & Curious' plan for the weekend. Plus, Christian and Betty check in with Jam…

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Spanish GP debrief: 'We're on for a great few weeks' (plus fake Lewis Hamilton) 29:57

15d ago29:57

29:57

Betty and Christian assemble to go through all the action from the Spanish Grand Prix and discuss how the battle between Lando and Max is shaping up for the rest of the season. Plus they're joined live and direct from the track by listener and huge Carlos Sainz fan Rach who had an incredible weekend including track walks and "meeting" Lewis Hamilto…

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Imperfect Paradise: Return to Mexico: Part 2 34:46

17d ago34:46

34:46

Daniel Zamora waits for the decision on his deportation appeal and has to figure out how to make a life in Mexico — find work, get an apartment. All the while, Daniel tries to keep up his cross-border relationship. Lorena Ríos reports. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/…

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LAist & NPR present 'Inheriting' Episode 1 - Carol & the Los Angeles Uprising: Part 1 43:08

18d ago43:08

43:08

Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family’s gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she’d even make it home. At the time, she didn’t understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquitta…

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'F2 has never been so exciting!' ft. Zak O’Sullivan & Alex Jacques 44:42

22d ago44:42

44:42

As the 2025 F1 driver line-up heats up, we take a look at some of the talent looking to join the top tier in the next couple of years. Christian is joined by F1TV and official F2 commentator Alex Jacques to discuss the pressure on names like Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman to live up to expectations, before Williams Academy driver and F2 race win…

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Imperfect Paradise: Return to Mexico: Part 1 35:49

25d ago35:49

35:49

Daniel Zamora took a roadtrip in 2011 that would take an unexpected turn to the Texas border. That detour would shatter the course of his life. Journalist Lorena Ríos reports. CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes mention of suicidal ideation. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeli…

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Our Silverstone ticket winners are crowned! 31:18

30d ago31:18

31:18

Five questions, two sets of Silverstone tickets, one round of 'Beat The Christian'. Three contestants join us for the super tense finale of our British Grand Prix competition. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Imperfect Paradise: ‘Free the Tee’: Fighting Back Against LA Golf Course Scalpers 43:33

1M ago43:33

43:33

LA was rocked on March 4 when Dave Fink, a golf influencer, posted a viral video on Instagram detailing how brokers - largely using a Korean messenger app- were snatching up prime time tees at Los Angeles’ public golf courses and reselling them. Here’s how an unlikely crew of golf enthusiasts’ fight to keep golf in L.A. accessible and affordable is…

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Canada debrief ft. Crofty! Is there a FOUR-way battle at the top? 24:59

1M ago24:59

24:59

Christian is joined by friend of the show and Sky F1 commentator David Croft in Montreal to go through all the action from what they call "the best race of the season so far". Has Mercedes' weekend shown that there's a four-team race at the top of the championship? What the hell happened to Ferrari? Why does Karun Chandhok make a cameo appearance? …

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Canada Grand Prix preview & your chance to win Silverstone tickets!!! 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

Christian catches up with Greg from Montreal to look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix. They discuss the circuit’s legendary Wall of Champions, the impact of Sergio Perez’s re-signing with Red Bull and Esteban Ocon’s departure from Alpine on the 2025 driver market, and whether Ferrari and McLaren can take their charge on Red Bull to North America. P…

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Q&A special: Should Monaco stay? Who pays driver fines? & F1 curses 36:17

1M ago36:17

36:17

Betty and Christian go through listener thoughts, feelings and questions from across the world of Formula One. Along the way they explore how driver fines are paid, influencers in the paddock and some brilliant facts about the cars themselves. Also be warned that you are about to meet the F1 witch, we can only apologise. #f1 #formula1 #podcast #the…

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Monaco debrief, F1 pets & Alpine fallout 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

As Charles Leclerc has a historic home win in Monaco, Greg and Christian take a look back at all the big talking points in the race. There's also time to meet some listeners' F1-inspired pets and we look at how the fallout of an on-track incident could impact Alpine. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc Try it risk-free now with a 30-…

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HTLA Presents: How Not To Be Lonely: Part 7 - Looking For Community? Go Find Your 'Church' 25:52

2M ago25:52

25:52

Part 7: Looking For Community? Go Find Your 'Church' How To LA is back with our series on How NOT To Be Lonely in LA. Today we explore the connection between religion…or lack thereof…and loneliness. For decades, Americans relied on their church, temple or mosque, or other religious institutions, for a sense of built in community. But with more and …

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Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker: Bonus 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin gives us insights into the making of The Gen Z Water Dealmaker series. In this bonus episode, Emily speaks with Luke Runyon, the co-director of The Water Desk at the University of Colorado-Boulder's Center for Environmental Journalism about how she thought through the series that follows the epic negotiation over th…

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Alex Albon's yacht fantasy, Abbi Pulling & Monaco Grand Prix preview 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Betty and Christian preview this weekend's race with an incredible chat with Alex Albon direct from Monaco. Plus, we welcome Abbi Pulling into the studio to look at her season so far in F1 Academy and British F4. There's also time for the first instalment of 'George Russell's F1 community notice board' as we round up the latest F1 news and gossip. …

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 9 - American Cinematheque's Year-Round Film Fest 20:06

2M ago20:06

20:06

Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA p…

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Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker Part 4 24:30

2M ago24:30

24:30

Host Antonia Cereijido speaks with negotiations expert Victoria Medvec about how to make the best possible deal. Medvec also helps identify ways the Colorado River water rights representatives could still change tactics and reach an agreement before time runs out. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month…

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Imola debrief: 'F1 is not being dominated by Red Bull now' 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Betty and Christian arrive home from respective stag and hen dos to try and make sense of the Imola Grand Prix, and Christian introduces a new game he picked up in Albania. Perhaps it's the hangovers talking, but it feels like there's plenty to get excited about as we head into the next stage of the 2024 season. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nor…

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Charlotte Tilbury, Albon's contract, Imola & we need your help for Silverstone! 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

We welcome beauty empire founder Charlotte Tilbury (MBE!) to talk about her groundbreaking partnership with F1 Academy, “breaking down the barriers” for women in motorsport and what a paddock-inspired fragrance would smell like. Betty, Greg and Christian also discuss Alex Albon's new deal at Williams and what it means to the 2025 driver market befo…

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Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker Part 3 41:26

2M ago41:26

41:26

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it’s too late? LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us…

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Ruth Buscombe: F1 should be made by everyone, for everyone 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

We welcome F1 race strategist Ruth Buscombe to the studio for a chat about her fascinating career up and down the grid, race wins (and incredible airport security drama) with Sebastian Vettel, why she used to dream about George Russell and how Formula One needs input from everybody rather than “just a slither of society” to help it improve. Learn m…

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HTLA Presents: How Not To Be Lonely: Part 6 - Connect To Yourself — And Others — Through Dance 17:33

2M ago17:33

17:33

Part 6: Connect To Yourself — And Others — Through Dance We're back with another episode in our How Not To Be Lonely in L.A. series. Brian is out but, today, How To LA producer Megan Botel takes over the mic and explores these questions: What does it mean to connect to yourself, and why is it important for warding off feelings of loneliness? How do…

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Lando Norris tells us about his first race win in Miami 13:27

2M ago13:27

13:27

When *F1 race winner* and friend of the show Lando Norris wanted a catch up about his incredible weekend in Miami we couldn't leave him hanging. Betty Glover finds out all about the celebrations, delivering an incredible promise to his grandma and where things can go next for him and McLaren. Subscribe to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/…

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 8 - Movies Under — And Among — The Stars At Hollywood Forever 19:52

2M ago19:52

19:52

Go back to the movies with us! It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen al…

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