The GRID[IRON] Podcast

Sean Barie, Katie Caldwell and Nick Shook return for a new episode of GRID[IRON], in which the three marvel at the overnight transformation of McLaren. Lando Norris went from only dreaming of podiums to earning P2 in his home race, and rookie teammate Oscar Piastri wasn't far behind him! Is this the start of an entertaining second half of the 2023 F1 season? Plus, Nyck De Vries is out at AlphaTauri, and favorite son of F1, Daniel Ricciardo, is back on the grid! Sean and Nick grill Katie on college football trivia (prepare to be disappointed), then the trio tackles the NFC West. Are the Cardinals worth watching? Will the Rams be any better than their 5-12 finish in 2022? And can the 49ers find a solution at QB quick enough to win the division?

Sean, Katie and Nick recap the F1 weekend in Austria, where track limits violations run rampant, Max cruises to another win, and Lando Norris gives McLaren legitimate hope (while also snitching on Lewis Hamilton)! Will it carry over to Silverstone (where Lando's car is going to look extra shiny)? Plus, the three review their podium predictions, then grill Nick about tennis in this week's edition of Do You Even Know? before diving into the NFC East. Will the Eagles repeat? Can the Cowboys dethrone them? And are the Giants contenders...or pretenders?

Katie, Sean and Nick are joined by a very special guest, the spectacular Carmen Vitali of FOX Sports, to dive into a preview of the NFC North. Carmen gives the trio a heaping of insight into the division she covers, including a gutsy last-place prediction for the Vikings and an optimistic outlook on Jordan Love's first season as the Packers' starting QB. Carmen sticks around for Do You Even Know?, where the three quiz Sean on all things Pennsylvania. F1 heads to the Red Bull Ring, where Max Verstappen is the expected winner, but intrigue remains elsewhere -- especially if it rains. Sean is still having gym problems, too.

Alex Albon drove the wheels off his Williams in Montreal, but some other lackluster performances have Sean, Katie and Nick wondering if changes might be ahead. Will Red Bull find a replacement for Sergio Perez? Is Lance Stroll's silver spoon slowly melting away? Will Daniel Ricciardo's and Will Arnett's alternate broadcast survive? And can we accept the fact Ferrari got its strategy right? Plus, the trio begins their division-by-division NFL training camp preview with one that's wide open: The NFC South.

Katie is too busy being a cool kid to do the pod, so Sean and Nick throw it back to the old days with a two-man show recapping the last two races in F1 and exploring whether they give much of a damn about the latest news from the NFL. Sean grills Nick on soccer, and Nick self-sabotages in spectacular fashion. Monaco was entertaining once the rain arrived, but Lando Norris likely won't want to remember his weekend in Barcelona. Is Mercedes back? And will Sean ever learn how to use string lights?

Sean, Katie and Nick reconvene to recap a typically sleepy period of NFL news that included some surprisingly exciting rule changes and an update from Jets paradise, where Aaron Rodgers' first practice ended prematurely. Katie and Nick set their sights on Sean for a rousing round of Do You Even Know? before the trio shifts to F1, which canceled last week's race but is already prepping for a showdown at legendary Monaco. Each gives their podium predictions -- including a spicy shot called by Katie -- before they wrap things up with their favorites in television. And last but not least, Kenturby Ducky.

Sean, Katie and Nick reconvene for another episode, fresh off watching the F1 race together virtually! The good news: The Miami race was better than last year -- well, unless you asked Katie. The trio discusses whether Red Bull might ever let Max and Checo fight, and determine who is the worst of the three rookies this season. An NFL draft recap follows with winners and losers, including a debate about the Lions' draft class. The latest round of Do You Even Know? puts Katie in the crosshairs, where she's tasked with answering nearly impossible questions. Nick moved this week, so obviously that will be his choice for Hate It or Love It.

The GRID[IRON] crew is back to preview a BIG weekend in sports! The NFL draft is here and there's plenty of room for debate regarding the quarterbacks. Is C.J. Stroud's cognitive test score really a concern? Will Anthony Richardson be good? And is Bijan Robinson the best player in the draft? The trio shifts gears to preview the F1 weekend in Azerbaijan following the April break, which features a new (and very confusing) sprint format. What did each F1 team need during their vacations? Is Fernando Alonso really dating Taylor Swift? And does Nick know anything about hockey?

A new era is here! GRID[IRON] is a podcast focused on football and Formula One, and after a crazy weekend in Australia, Sean Barie, Katie Caldwell and Nick Shook have plenty to discuss! Is Mercedes' surprise performance a sign of things to come (3:00)? Is it time to have another tough talk about Ferrari (14:30)? The FIA botched another difficult judgment call (20:30), but not before Nick gave his buddies a 60-second explainer on F1 while at the bar (31:00). Pro Day season is finished ahead of the NFL draft, leaving one question to answer: Is Anthony Richardson the real deal (39:00)? The trio wraps things up by introducing themselves to the audience, including how Katie met Nick and Sean and the origins of Sean and Nick's friendship (51:30). Hate It or Love It made the cut for the rebrand, and -- surprise -- Sean still hates Florida drivers (1:01:00).

This is it -- the final episode of The Sean and Shook Podcast. It's been a fun ride! Sean, Katie and Nick recap the latest Formula One race in Saudi Arabia, dive into the trouble brewing in Red Bull's paradise, and lament the disappointments of a few newer drivers. The three then recap the latest in the NFL and thank the league's news cycle for advancing the Aaron Rodgers story...even if there isn't quite an end. A sinkhole also developed outside Nick's apartment. Oh, and there's BIG NEWS at the end of the podcast. The future is bright!