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Making Laps

By Brent Gleason

New England regional podcast covering local, national, and international motorsports topics.
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Making LapsDec 29, 2019

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Ep. 188- Delusional

Ep. 188- Delusional

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Indycar lawsuits instead of the race, sideshows and circuses, and why traditional professional racing is dead.


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Mar 26, 202402:13:59
Ep. 187- Casual Fans

Ep. 187- Casual Fans

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss how NASCAR cultivates fans of lesser interest (or intelligence), big plans, and why Bristol was actually what we wanted all along.


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Mar 19, 202401:53:55
Ep. 186- All Phoenix Has

Ep. 186- All Phoenix Has

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss why attendance matters, why Phoenix races always do well, and a few surprises from the desert.


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Mar 12, 202401:56:57
Ep. 185- Image Problem

Ep. 185- Image Problem

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss internet trolls, angry YouTube commenters, and some problems with the economics of motorsports.


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Mar 05, 202401:50:41
Ep. 184- Back in MY day...

Ep. 184- Back in MY day...

In this 'unknown' episode, the Gleason Brothers and third fiddle Phil Jacques talk about hope for the future, how the "grand old times" actually were grand, and we battle with how we should be as fans.


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Feb 27, 202401:52:59
Ep. 183- Rain-tona

Ep. 183- Rain-tona

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss killing time in Daytona, how aerodynamics work, and essentially live stream the biggest NASCAR race of the year.


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Feb 20, 202401:47:10
Ep. 182- Trim The Fat

Ep. 182- Trim The Fat

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Florida rains, leading from the top, and how to make the show more streamlined.


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Feb 13, 202402:03:11
Ep. 181- Season 5 Premiere!

Ep. 181- Season 5 Premiere!

In this episode, we start off the 5th season with the return of the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss all the death we missed in the offseason, the depth of stupidity the fans displayed in only one week, and we shake the rust off.


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Feb 06, 202401:51:57
Free Preview: Race Cars and Jail Bars

Free Preview: Race Cars and Jail Bars

We have a new show out! It's a show about people in Auto Racing who have, shall we say, run afoul of the law. In our first episode, we cover the life, career, and the ultimate downfall of Lee Roy Yarbrough.

Look for Race Cars and Jail Bars on Spotify now, and all major podcast listening platforms soon!
Nov 21, 202301:04:52
Ep. 180- Season 4 Finale and Awards Show

Ep. 180- Season 4 Finale and Awards Show

In the Season 4 finale, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss a few sad losses to the community, had out our 2023 Season awards, and we tease our latest show.


Look for our new podcast, "Race Cars and Jail Bars", coming soon!


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Nov 14, 202302:20:47
Ep. 179- Feet from the Finish

Ep. 179- Feet from the Finish

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss recent developments for Thompson, the championship weekend for NASCAR, and discover the dark side of the DARF's.


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Nov 07, 202302:29:23
Ep. 178- Shocking

Ep. 178- Shocking

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the waning local season, the history of teammates wrecking each other, and Jesse finds a way to speed the show up.


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Oct 31, 202302:14:30
Ep. 177- The Source is Wrong

Ep. 177- The Source is Wrong

In this episode, the crew is back together as normal and they discuss age limits in racing, nostalgia points systems that are not in place, and we show off some new studio hardware.


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Oct 24, 202302:30:27
Ep. 176- Behind the Curtain

Ep. 176- Behind the Curtain

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers reunite (albeit remotely, due to covid) and Phil Jacques misses the show in an alligator's stomach, but they discuss recording issues, garage cleaning, and why you need to just stay off the race track.


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Oct 17, 202302:06:03
Ep. 175- Accidental Gilligan

Ep. 175- Accidental Gilligan

In this episode, Jesse is still out for his vacation, but Brent Gleason and Florida man Phil Jacques discuss the final championship weekend for 3 of the 4 local tracks, Brent's anger at Racing America, and Jesse calls in with a terrible Irish brogue.


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Oct 10, 202302:59:07
Ep. 174- Scheduling Snafu

Ep. 174- Scheduling Snafu

In this episode we are sans a Gleason Brother as Jesse is on vacation, but Brent and our resident Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss weather wreaking havoc, kids getting punched, and our own complete ineptitude.


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Oct 03, 202302:22:34
Ep. 173- Because Texas

Ep. 173- Because Texas

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers along with Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Brent's return to Stafford, Why Texas is awful now, and what Phil had out at Five Flags.


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Sep 26, 202302:29:05
Ep. 172- All Of Them

Ep. 172- All Of Them

In this episode the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss missing fighter jets, poor vacation timing, and the greatest mic drop in sports history.


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Sep 19, 202302:34:56
Ep. 171- Improve Your Argument

Ep. 171- Improve Your Argument

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers along with Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss weird rain patterns, rain-out ratios, and Brent angers racers we never cover.


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Sep 12, 202302:05:56
Ep. 170- Own, Don't Blame

Ep. 170- Own, Don't Blame

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss multiple controversial short track moments, how tracks can own mistakes and retain respect, and how Brent's eyes heal differently than each other.


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Sep 05, 202302:16:23
Ep. 169- The Eyes Have It

Ep. 169- The Eyes Have It

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the reason super speedway racing exists, how to fix it, and Brent airs out a personal beef from Twitter.


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Aug 29, 202302:27:13
Ep. 168- Cookie Cutters

Ep. 168- Cookie Cutters

In this rather on-time episode, the Gleason Brothers and FloridaConnection Phil Jacques discuss snowplows, change hosts up, and eye surgery with cookie cutters.


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Aug 22, 202302:29:57
Ep. 167- Better To Lie

Ep. 167- Better To Lie

In this early episode, The Gleason Brothers are back in studio and joined again by Florida Man Phil Jacques to discuss honest racing without gimmicks, pitch ideas to promoters, and the value of never telling the truth.


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Aug 14, 202302:11:41
Ep. 166- Be An Adult

Ep. 166- Be An Adult

In this episode, Brent is on vacation but still hosting, Jesse is at the studio, and Phil is still being a Florida Man, and they discuss how soft the world is, how consequences in racing matter, and we probably get cancelled.


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Aug 08, 202301:59:01
Ep. 165- Secrets Revealed

Ep. 165- Secrets Revealed

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Brent's recent purchase, us as track promotors, and we do a Googling contest to make a DARF look dumb.


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Aug 01, 202302:27:54
Ep. 164- Not Great, But Functional

Ep. 164- Not Great, But Functional

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss track surfaces, the cost of racing, and Brent leaves everyone on a cliffhanger (until next week).


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Jul 25, 202302:22:05
Ep. 163- Scheduled Tweet

Ep. 163- Scheduled Tweet

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss an unfortunate weekend with no winners, lightning and metal bleachers, and explain the logistics of live television.


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Jul 18, 202302:21:09
Ep. 162- Gas-Lit

Ep. 162- Gas-Lit

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss why racing doesn't require help, rule enforcement is the right thing to do, and Phil does work while floating in the ocean.


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Jul 11, 202302:03:16
Ep. 161- Str(eat) Crow

Ep. 161- Str(eat) Crow

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers (without Phil) discuss using your car as a weapon, being wrong about one street race, and try making plans while recording.


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Jul 04, 202302:11:08
Ep. 160- Straight Fire

Ep. 160- Straight Fire

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss our very busy weekends racing 4 times among two of us, the numerous short track fires, and how being moral on the internet, and screaming, doesn't solve the problem.


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Jun 27, 202302:19:57
Ep. 159- Automotive Festivus

Ep. 159- Automotive Festivus

This week, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the how boring F1 is with statistics, go into great detail about our own schedules, and manage to fill 2+ hours on two races.


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Jun 20, 202302:14:02
Ep. 158- Traditional Opinion

Ep. 158- Traditional Opinion

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Phil Jacques discuss the importance of integrity, really go after a whole mess of bad race fans, and even mention road racing.


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Jun 13, 202302:25:36
Ep. 157- Thems the Brakes

Ep. 157- Thems the Brakes

In this episode the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss local rainouts, part failures, and a company going against the norm: trying to SAVE racers money??


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Jun 06, 202302:08:47
Ep. 156- Marathons

Ep. 156- Marathons

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the longest weekend in racing, the Speedbowl "marathon", and we discuss the Cup and Xfinity races live as they happen... on a Monday.


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May 30, 202302:20:19
Ep. 155- Automotive Miracle

Ep. 155- Automotive Miracle

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the return of North Wilkesboro (for real), the background of NASCAR leadership, and we keep bringing up the past while scolding people who do as well.


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May 23, 202302:00:27
Ep. 154- Revolving Stupidity

Ep. 154- Revolving Stupidity

In this episode, the Gleason brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the return of Stafford local racing for the season, the endless controversy of Ross Chastain, and the logic of when the best time is to re-skin a car.


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May 16, 202302:27:39
Ep. 153- Throw Hands

Ep. 153- Throw Hands

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Connection Phil Jacques discuss getting a redneck tan at the Speedbowl, is NASCAR scripted, and why you never put hands on someone you don't intend to fight.


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May 09, 202302:11:29
Ep. 152- Sorry Times Fifteen

Ep. 152- Sorry Times Fifteen

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and certified Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss 1980's era Pantera, the failure of NHL presidents trophy winners, and oh yeah, we talk about racing a bit too.


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May 02, 202302:16:17
Ep. 151- Talladega Tumbleweeds

Ep. 151- Talladega Tumbleweeds

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss ways to improve the support division car counts, why Stafford is the best short track in the country, and why the Next Gen car is a horrific failure.


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Apr 25, 202302:25:24
Ep. 150- Nothingburger

Ep. 150- Nothingburger

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss the real problem with the Cup series short track package, the improvement in the Northeast Classic, and why a certain Truck series racer should find a new job.


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Apr 18, 202302:00:37
Ep. 149- Poser Malone

Ep. 149- Poser Malone

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss Brent's Icebreaker experience, the disturbing trend of abuse in the Ware family, and why dirt is for farming, not racing (Cup cars).


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Apr 11, 202302:20:59
Ep. 148- Professional Hypocrite

Ep. 148- Professional Hypocrite

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss how to combat rising costs in short tracks, Indycar claiming the best race, and the do-as-I-say mentality of NASCAR stars.


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Apr 04, 202302:00:56
Ep. 147- Fan Council Chorus

Ep. 147- Fan Council Chorus

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss NASCAR manipulating the Fan Council surveys, respect on the race track, and for the first time in over 100 episodes, we change Phil's opening song.


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Mar 28, 202302:02:25
Ep. 146- Nihilism or Daring

Ep. 146- Nihilism or Daring

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques discuss repeated inadvertent head injuries, comparing racers from yesteryear to today, and how boring Atlanta really was.


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Mar 21, 202302:01:38
Ep. 145- Honest and Transparent

Ep. 145- Honest and Transparent

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques go over the recent Hickory Motor Speedway saga, the highest level of cheating we've seen from an IMSA team, and Brent gets sick again.


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Mar 14, 202301:47:36
Ep. 144- Mitigating Risk

Ep. 144- Mitigating Risk

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Man Phil Jacques offer our own eulogy of local racer Jim Boyle, then discuss Chase Elliot as a brand, St. Pete as a demo derby, and Las Vegas as a sleeping aid.


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Mar 07, 202301:50:22
Ep. 143- Leaving California

Ep. 143- Leaving California

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers and Florida Senator Phil Jacques discuss the history of defunct race tracks in California, comparing the acreage of race tracks, and the immediate resurgence of KFB.


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Feb 28, 202301:56:12
Ep. 142- Return of Redneck New Year

Ep. 142- Return of Redneck New Year

In this episode, the Gleason Brothers are rejoined by Florida Man Phil Jacques who is off his recent assignment to New Smyrna, and they discuss why the new NASCAR Cup car was unnecessary, the nature of complaining on the internet, and why we need a translator.


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Feb 21, 202302:04:07
Ep. 141- Season 4 Premiere!

Ep. 141- Season 4 Premiere!

We are back, and we can't believe we lasted for FOUR seasons! In this episode, the Gleason Brothers get a report from Florida Man Phil Jacques who is attending the World Series of Asphalt racing in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and discuss children racing, the Platinum Standard, and when the community starts to eat itself.


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Feb 14, 202301:54:44
Ep. 140- (Post) Christmas Special!

Ep. 140- (Post) Christmas Special!

SURPRISE! Here's a (post) Christmas special episode! The Gleason brothers along with Florida Santa Phil Jacques discuss their own journeys since the last show, the destruction of some tracks, the revival of others, and why certain divisions look a certain way.


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Dec 27, 202201:45:10