The GRID[IRON] Podcast

Katie Caldwell, Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap a fantastic British Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton ended his winless streak with a remarkable drive to the top of the podium. Sean works through his feelings throughout the pod while processing yet another blown opportunity for his favorite team, McLaren, while Katie takes the liberty of pitching a bright future for Williams Racing. Katie's F1 fantasy team, Team All-Hot, had a banner weekend, clawing their way back into the season-long battle for P1.

Sean Barie and Nick Shook hold down the fort in the absence of Katie Caldwell, recapping a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix. The gloves are off between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris following their race-altering wreck. Is this the start of F1's new great rivalry between pals? Do any of us care that George Russell won the race? Will Haas ever finish with double points again? And are we ignoring Alpine too much?

Katie Caldwell, Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the Formula 1 race in Spain, where Max Verstappen won his second straight race, but it certainly wasn't easy. Is Red Bull losing their grip on the F1 grid? Does McLaren have the best car now? Will Lando Norris ever capitalize on pole position? Is Lewis Hamilton -- not Norris -- the greatest threat to Verstappen? Will Sergio Perez ever figure it out again? Sean is also living in an oven, and Katie hates robot phone operators.

Katie Caldwell, Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the most thrilling F1 race in years: the Canadian Grand Prix. The trio breaks down Lando Norris' bittersweet P2 finish, Haas' incredible start, Ferrari's awful day, and the sudden reemergence of Mercedes, who doesn't seem to be very fond of Lewis Hamilton in his final season with the team. The GRID[IRON] Gang even wraps in a little NFL news from minicamp, including Aaron Rodgers' absence and Mike Tomlin's three-year extension.

Sean Barie, Katie Caldwell and Nick Shook reunite to recap the Monaco Grand Prix, in which Charles Leclerc finally secured his most satisfying victory in his Formula 1 career. The trio dives into the underlying storylines of the race and F1, including Esteban Ocon's wild decision to push his teammate into unwinnable corner, the Haas/Red Bull crash on lap one, and what F1 could do to make Monaco more interesting. Katie recaps her notes in the latest VIBES with Katie Caldwell segment, including a tasty addition to her coffee. Sean blew a surprise for his girlfriend.

Sean Barie and Nick Shook gather to recap the race at Imola, where a good chunk of it was a snoozefest before Lando Norris and Max Verstappen produced a fantastic finish. The two dive into the details of the race before looking ahead to what could be a highly intriguing battle at the front of the grid between Red Bull and McLaren. Sean and Nick move on to preview Monaco, home of F1 glitz and glamour (and yachts!) before finishing up with Hate It or Love It. Katie Caldwell sits the night out while watching her beloved Canucks lose in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Lando Norris finally won an F1 race, which means Sean Barie is out for blood on the latest episode of GRID[IRON]. He's pulling no punches, going after Nick Shook for his lack of confidence in Norris and his own personal obligations, which prevented Sean, Nick and Katie Caldwell from attending the race. Sean and Nick also get into a heated argument regarding the context surrounding Norris' maiden win, including Max Verstappen's possible aerodynamic issues contributing to the result. Katie debuts her new vibes-focused segment, and the three deliver an interesting update on their F1 fantasy league standings before wrapping things up with another riveting edition of Hate It or Love It.

Sean Barie, Katie Caldwell and Nick Shook review the NFL Draft in rapid-fire fashion before diving into Atlanta's curious decision to select Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth-overall pick. The trio then shifts gears to F1, where massive news comes from Milton Keynes: Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull. How will this affect the future of F1? And is Valtteri Bottas lining up for a return to Mercedes? Who wins in Miami this weekend? And why aren't Sean, Katie and Nick attending the race? Can Sean be a good cat uncle? Can Katie find a happy place in an NHL playoff matchup? Will Nick ever love anything again?

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap Formula One's first race in China since 2019, dig into Aston Martin's rough day and tough situation with Lance Stroll, Lando Norris' fantastic race, Daniel Ricciardo's unfortunate end, and a nice moment for F1's first Chinese driver, Zhou Guanyu. The two then shift gears to the NFL (38:15) to preview the draft with some rapid-fire topics, and break down the latest uniform changes.

Katie Caldwell, Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the latest Formula One race at Suzuka, where Max Verstappen returned to the top of the podium, but more importantly, Ferrari didn't screw everything up! Carlos Sainz remains podium perfect through the three races he's run, which Charles LeClerc turned in a nice effort. Not good: Williams wrecked again, while Mercedes continues to struggle. Oscar Piastri also made a rookie mistake late, but Yuki Tsunoda scored points in his home race! Hate It or Love It includes Katie's disdain for the Phoenix Coyotes' proposed move to Salt Lake City, while Sean got sunburned, and Nick learned the troublesome walnut tree damaged his house. Sean also forgot Zhou Guanyu existed...and it was a bad week for Katie's F1 fantasy squad, Team All-Hot.