Let's Torque

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron are joined by Samuel, a self-diagnosed car nerd and engineer, to dissect the chess-like battles of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They delve into the importance of tyre strategies, the dominance of Red Bull, the top team battles and the impact of the undercut in the race.

Episode Timeline:

Opening
Shaun and Aaron introduce the episode and discuss their excitement for the Japanese Grand Prix. They also share updates on their personal lives, including Shaun's upcoming European adventure.

Race Summary
Aaron explains the importance of strategy in Formula One, particularly the tyre strategy and the concept of the undercut. Shaun recaps the race, highlighting the dominance of Red Bull, the challenges faced by teams with tyre wear, and the dramatic Albon vs Ricciardo racing incident at the start of the race.

Open Discussion
The hosts and Samuel discuss the critical moments of the Japanese Grand Prix, including the performance of Yuki Tsunoda, the improvements at Kick/Sauber, and the battles for positions among the top teams.

Tops and Bottoms
Each host shares their top and bottom moments from the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, covering standout performances, memorable moments, and disappointments.

Closing
Shaun asks Samuel about his expectations for the rest of the F1 season and thanks him for joining the episode. Aaron previews the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix - The first sprint weekend of the season. 

Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron and their extra special guest, Jodie, share their trackside experiences from the Australian Grand Prix. The trio recaps the race's key moments, from tyre challenges to surprise performances, and discusses off-track events, including the first-ever Pride Hub at a Formula One Grand Prix. 

Join them as they share their tops and bottoms of the weekend and look ahead to the rest of the F1 season.

Episode Timeline:

Opening

Shaun and Aaron introduce the episode and discuss their Australian Grand Prix experiences, including events with Guenther Steiner and the Victorian Pride Centre.

Race Summary

Aaron explains the various flags used in F1 to communicate track conditions and penalties. Shaun recaps the race, highlighting Lando Norris's early lead, Ferrari's strong showing, and the drama of retirements and penalties that shaped the race outcome.

Open Discussion

The hosts discuss the highlights of the Australian Grand Prix, including tyre challenges, Verstappen's DNF, Mercedes' double DNF, and Ferrari's one-two finish.

Tops and Bottoms

Each host shares top and bottom moments from the Australian Grand Prix weekend, covering standout performances, memorable moments, and disappointments.

Closing

Shaun asks Jodie about her expectations for the rest of the F1 season and thanks her for joining the episode. Aaron previews the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix and encourages listeners to subscribe and follow Let's Torque on social media.

Sign Off

The hosts invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and follow Let's Torque on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 

Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron are joined by special guest Trav, an airline pilot and avid Formula One fan. They delve into the action-packed Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix, discuss the inaugural race of the F1 Academy season, and explore the penalties and strategies that shaped the race. Join the trio as they share their tops and bottoms of the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.

Episode Timeline:

Opening

Shaun and Aaron introduce the episode and welcome their special guest, Trav, to the newly named Let's Torque garage.

Weekend Summary

Aaron explains the structure of a typical race weekend and the types of penalties that can be handed down during a race.

Shaun recaps the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, highlighting the dominance of Red Bull, the impressive debut of Oliver Bearman, and the various penalties that affected the race outcome.

Open Discussion

Trav, Aaron and Shaun discuss the race's key moments of the weekend. Great points of view, thoughts and laughs within this part of the pod.

Tops and Bottoms

Each host shares their top and bottom moments from the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix weekend, covering standout performances, memorable moments, and disappointments.

Closing

Aaron and Shaun thanked Trav for joining the episode and asked about his expectations for the upcoming F1 season. Aaron previews the next race, the Australian Grand Prix, and teases the next episode's special guest.

Sign Off

The hosts invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and follow Let's Torque on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 

Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Let’s Torque - Episode Four

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron are joined by their first studio guest, a fitness guru from Raise The Bar in Windsor and Formula One fan Ryan Valent. They dive into the thrilling season opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix, dissecting the race highlights, technical gremlins, and off-track drama. Join the trio as they share their tops and bottoms of the weekend and look ahead to what's in store for the 2024 F1 season.

Episode Timeline:

Opening

Shaun and Aaron welcome their first-ever studio guest *the crowd goes wild for….* Ryan Valent, a fitness coach, father of two and avid Formula One fan.

Weekend Summary

Aaron provides an overview of a typical race weekend, including free practice, qualifying, and the Grand Prix - A great section if you are new to Formula One or a Drive To Survive stan. 

Shaun then recaps the Bahrain Grand Prix, highlighting unexpected performances in free practice, the closely contested qualifying, and the dominance of Max Verstappen in the race.

Open Discussion

Ryan, Aaron and Shaun discuss the race's key moments of the weekend. Great points of view, thoughts and laughs within this part of the pod.

Tops and Bottoms

Each host shares their top and bottom moments from the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, covering standout performances, memorable moments, and disappointments.

Closing

Aaron and Shaun thank Ryan for joining the episode and ask about his expectations for the upcoming F1 season. Aaron previews the next race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and teases the next episode's special guest.

Sign Off

The hosts invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and follow Let's Torque on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Make sure you follow to see the latest F1 liveries and exciting content.

Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:

Welcome to our very first Small Torque; it’s Let’s Torque… only shorter! 

Shaun and Aaron share their bold predictions for the 2024 Formula One season. From team rankings to driver performances, join the duo as they lay out their expectations and invite listeners to weigh in with their forecasts.

Episode Timeline:

Introduction

Shaun welcomes listeners to this bite-sized episode focused on 2024 season predictions, with Aaron joining in to set the stage for their forecasts.

2024 Season Predictions

Shaun's Predictions:

• McLaren will overtake Mercedes to reach third position.
• Ferrari will win at least three races.
• Lando Norris remains without a win, and Oscar Piastri finishes higher in the driver standings.

Aaron's Predictions:

• Williams will see a marked improvement under James Vowles' leadership, while Alpine and Haas will still be finding their footing.
• There won't be an entire season of Max Verstappen wins; Ferrari, Mercedes (George Russell), and McLaren will push for first-place finishes.
• Liam Lawson's name will be prominent during this year's silly season.

Sign Off

The hosts invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and follow Let's Torque on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 

Listener Engagement

Shaun and Aaron invite you to share your thoughts and predictions for the 2024 Formula One season. Leave us a comment on our socials at @letstorqueshow.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron recap their experience at the Gaytimes Festival, dive deep into the latest season of Drive to Survive, and dissect the highlights from the F1 testing week in Bahrain. From team dynamics to track performances, join the duo as they unpack the drama, the data, and the excitement, gearing up for the 2024 season opener.

Episode Timeline:

Introduction

Shaun and Aaron share their experience at the Gaytimes festival (They brought out the win to keep us going!) and set the stage for the episode's focus on Drive to Survive and F1 testing week.

Drive to Survive Season Six Review

They discuss key storylines from the latest season, including:

• The off-season dynamics and Aston Martin's ambition.
• Daniel Ricciardo's place in the Red Bull family and the tension at McLaren.
• The rivalry between Haas and Williams, and Alpine's struggles.
• Mercedes' challenges and Lewis Hamilton's quest for an eighth title.
• The emergence of Liam Lawson and the pressures of the Red Bull seat.

Shaun and Aaron share their thoughts on the overarching themes, such as the focus on team principals and the absence of Max Verstappen.

F1 Testing Week Highlights

Shaun’s takeaways from the Bahrain testing, including:

• Limited track time for Alpine, McLaren, and Williams.
• Haas's impressive lap mileage and focus on race simulations.
• The fastest lap times were achieved by Sainz, Russell, and Zhou.
• Rumors of Red Bull not using their full engine power during testing.

Season Opener Anticipation

Aaron expresses his excitement for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and the return of regular F1 weekends.

Upcoming Bonus Episode: Small Torque

Shaun announced a bonus episode where they both shared their predictions for the 2024 season.

Sign Off

The hosts invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and follow Let's Torque on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 

Listener Engagement

We encourage listeners to share their thoughts on the Drive To Survive Season Six and share your excitement for the upcoming race in Bahrain.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Welcome back to Let's Torque and part two of our 2024 Formula 1 car launches.

Join us this week as we discuss the final five team's 2024 liveries. 

Episode Timeline:

Welcome

Shaun and Aaron introduced themselves and the Let's Torque podcast. They both share their excitement and vision for the show while discussing their backgrounds and what brought them to F1, from childhood memories to recent inspiration.

Off-Track Drama

Shaun and Aaron quickly touch on the latest F1 news, including driver changes, team management shake-ups, and the anticipation for the new season of Drive to Survive.

2024 Livery Releases

Shaun and Aaron discuss the newly released liveries from Haas, Williams, Stake/Kick Sauber, Alpine, and Visa CashApp RB, including technical changes, frustrating team branding, and aesthetic judgments.

Looking Ahead

Shaun and Aaron preview the next episode, teasing the upcoming livery releases from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Let's Torque, the podcast where high-speed Formula One meets diversity, silliness, and excitement. Hosted by Shaun Polidano and produced by Aaron Best.

This series dives into the heart of F1, from on and off-track drama to discussions on diversity and LGTBIQA+ representation, and of course, our toot or boot ratings of the week's highlights. Join us as we kick off with a bang, discussing the latest news, driver movements, and the first batch of 2024 livery releases.

Episode Timeline:

Welcome

Shaun and Aaron introduced themselves and the Let's Torque podcast. They both share their excitement and vision for the show while discussing their backgrounds and what brought them to F1, from childhood memories to recent inspiration.

Off-Track Drama

Shaun and Aaron quickly touch on the latest F1 news, including driver changes, team management shake-ups, and the anticipation for the new season of Drive to Survive.

2024 Livery Releases

Shaun and Aaron discuss the newly released liveries from Haas, Williams, Stake/Kick Sauber, Alpine, and Visa CashApp RB, including technical changes, frustrating team branding, and aesthetic judgments.

Looking Ahead

Shaun and Aaron preview the next episode, teasing the upcoming livery releases from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Welcome to Let’s Torque. 

Your favourite Formula One podcast that mixes high-speed motorsport with diversity, silliness and excitement.

Join us as we dive into each unmissable Formula One race, discuss the latest F1 news, rate our tops and bottoms of the week, and predict who will be our next Formula One world champion.

Plus, tune in throughout the season as we discuss diversity and rainbow representation within the Formula One paddock. These are conversations you won't hear anywhere else!

Whether you are new to the sport, a casual observer, or a big F1 fan, Let’s Torque is here to fuel your passion, love, and excitement for the world's most exciting sport.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.

Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!

Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.