Making Laps

Making Laps

By Brent GleasonLeisureAutomotive
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Making Laps episodes

  • Ep.17- A Cautionary Tale
    In this episode, host Brent Gleason and social distanced co-host Phil Jacques discuss Kyle Larson's controversy, the passing of Sir Stirling Moss, and both provide cautionary tales of woe to all racers. 
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    40 min
  • Ep. 16- The Health and Fitness Special w/ Jeff Williams

    On this special episode, host Brent Gleason interviews Jeff Williams, a health and fitness professor and expert on the benefits of promoting healthy habits both on and off the track. There is also a little banter about such topics as "Tiger King", the Northeast Classic, and more Coronavirus nonsense. 

    Find us on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

    You can listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, and all other major podcast platforms!

    1 hr
  • Ep. 15- Social (media) Distancing
    In this episode, host Brent Gleason and his wife Megan McGory-Gleason discuss:
    - iRacing to the rescue of bored race fans everywhere,
    - how the coronavirus is BORING,
    and thats literally it. Seriously, there's NOTHING going on.
    Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast and on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast
    39 min
  • Ep. 14- The Mini Stock Special (w/ Doug Curry and Glen Thomas)

    For this special episode, your host Brent Gleason, and co-hosts Jesse Gleason and Phil Jacques bring in two special guests: 2019 Thompson Speedway Mini Stock Champion Doug Curry, and NEMST hot shoe (and owner of the panel's favorite Mini Stock car) Glen Thomas Jr. to discuss the future of Mini Stock racing in Southern New England, and how we can make it better for everyone.

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    1 hr 37 min
  • Ep. 13- Off the Rails

    In this episode, host Brent Gleason, and co-host Jesse Gleason discuss many important and worthwhile topics, such as:

    -The continuing theme of race fans whining on the internet,

    -Why the Busch Clash changes are a good thing, despite unnecessary public opinion,

    -The Cup series new short track package which is kind of like their old one,

    -and Brent accidentally calls Angela Ruch "Derrick Cope's daughter". 

    Find us on all major podcast platforms, Instagram @makinglapspodcast, Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast! 

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 12- In Defense of Progress

    In this episode, host Brent Gleason and co-host Phil Jacques discuss:

    -Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park actually does some marketing on their own,

    -The latest developments in NASCAR's Gen 7 chassis,

    -and how Doug Coby has the chance to make some very interesting history.

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    We are also on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast, and Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 11- Semi-Anonymous Public Shaming
    This week, Brent Gleason and his co-host for this week, his wife Megan, talk racing topics (and devolve into social commentary along the way. You'll hear about:
    -How rule changes at Thompson Speedway will affect car count
    -A recap of NASCAR's trip to Las Vegas and why certain media members can't keep their mouth shut
    -And Brent goes on a rant about iRacers (along with real racers) and their latest humble brag trends.
    Instagram us @makinglapspodcast and follow the Facebook page at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, find links to listening platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 10- The Daytona Drama
    In this episode, host Brent Gleason is joined in studio by his wife Megan McGory-Gleason for a racer's wife perspective, and via phone by co-host Phil Jacques.
    They discuss the frightening incident Ryan Newman and Corey Lajoie had in the final turn of the Daytona 500, recap all the races and news stories that surrounded all the races at Daytona, and recap all the winners and champions from the 9 nights of racing at New Symrna Speedway for their World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.
    This one gets lengthy, but it dives deep into a lot of racing topics! Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, on Facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and links to all our listening platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com.
    We are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, and Anchor podcasts! Subscribe on the platform of your choice, like, share, and give us a rating, help us promote the podcast by liking, commenting, and sharing on social media!
    1 hr 44 min
  • Ep. 9- Not Another iRacing Debate...

    In this episode, hosts Brent and Jesse Gleason discuss:

    -The new iRacing sponsorship deal and why real racers harbor angst over eRacing

    -We give long time co-host Phil Jacques his own lap and discuss his Speedweeks and the importance of perseverance

    -And finally we preview the Daytona 500 by going over the silly season driver and team changes to get everyone up to speed on who's in what car.


    You can find us on social media at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast and on Instagram at @makinglapspodcast

    We are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, and our hosting platfrom Anchor podcasts.

    You can find all the links to these listening platforms at www.gleasonbrosracing.com

    Like, share, subscribe, rate, do whatever you can to help us make this podcast grow! 

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep. 8- Hello Florida

    This week, host Brent Gleason and co-hosts Jesse Gleason and Phil Jacques (calling in from Florida) discuss this weeks hot topics:


    -We look back on John Andretti's career and discuss his legacy

    -We preview the TC Drive For Safety Initiative at Stafford Motor Speedway

    -For the second half, we head down to Florida and preview the World Series at New Smynra

    -And finally we dive into how a YouTube star and automotive enthusiast's purchase of a Florida circle track can be a turning point in short track racing. 


    Find us on Instagram @makinglapspodcast, on Facebook at facebook.com/makinglapspodcast, and all the platform links are available at www.gleasonbrosracing.com

    54 min

About Making Laps

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New England regional podcast covering local, national, and international motorsports topics.