Episodes
Parker Kligerman made it back from South Florida and joined Carolyn to react to Joey Logano's Championship-clinching victory at Miami. Who were the big winners and losers from Championship weekend and did we start of a rivalry that could define a generation? A great listen to wrap up the 2018 season.
Published 11/20/18
Published 11/20/18
Carolyn is joined by Parker Kligerman to discuss the elimination race at Phoenix won by Kyle Busch. A race that also set the Championship 4 as Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick join Joey Logano in the Championship race this Sunday at Miami. First, they talk about the legend and legacy of Hall of Famer David Pearson, who passed away Monday at the age of 83.
Published 11/14/18
After successfully completing all 26.2 miles of the NYC Marathon, Carolyn Manno was out of the studio for a well-deserved day off. Supersubs Parker Kligerman and Nate Ryan came off the bench to host the pod. They discuss the difference between the "haves" and "have nots" in NASCAR and how lower-funded teams deal with racing against powerhouses like Hendrick, Gibbs, Penske & Stewart-Haas. They also examine Kevin Harvick's dominant performance at Texas and how his win affects the current...
Published 11/06/18
Kyle Petty joins Carolyn to discuss the ending of the Round of 8 opener at Martinsville Speedway. Joey Logano secured a spot in the Championship 4 by putting the bumper to Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap causing wide-spread reaction on social media. Was the move fair or foul? KP gives his take on Joey's move and how will this race affect the rest of the Playoffs? Plus, Carolyn and Kyle talk about Jimmie Johnson's new sponsorship deal and the impact it will have on the 48 team.
Published 10/30/18
NBCSports.com's Nate Ryan joined Carolyn to discuss what happened in the elimination race at Kansas Speedway. Which drivers had their title hopes dashed and who is moving forward? Plus, what can we expect to see at Martinsville? Nate and Carolyn also have a very entertaining discussion about the partnership between Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus as the two prepare to part ways at the end of the year. It's a can't miss conversation!
Published 10/23/18
Nate Ryan of NBCSports.com and the host of the NASCAR on NBC Podcast joins Carolyn to talk about Sunday's race at Talladega. They react to Aric Almirola's first win in over four years, Kyle Larson's critical comments aimed towards his own team, and NASCAR's decision not to throw the caution flag for the crash that took place on the final lap. They also look ahead to the upcoming elimination race at Kansas. Who still stay and who will go as the race to Miami gets cut down to eight drivers.
Published 10/16/18
Parker Kligerman joins Carolyn to talk about the wild ending at Dover that saw Chase Elliott take the checkered flag and secure a spot in the Round of 8. It was a race, for the most part, dominated by Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick and Aric Almirola. They also discuss what to expect for the upcoming race weekend at Talladega, and the effect NASCAR's most unpredictable track will have on the Playoffs. Parker gives first-hand knowledge on how to be successful at Talladega, a place where's...
Published 10/08/18
Carolyn Manno talks to NASCAR’s newest sensation, 17-year old Toyota driver Hailie Deegan. Deegan made national headlines with her victory in the K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho. In doing so, she became the first woman to win a race in series history. They also discuss what it's like growing up as the daughter of action sports legend Brian Deegan, and the support she receives from her family. Plus, Hailie talks about her racing influences and what it is like...
Published 10/02/18
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett joins Carolyn Manno to discuss Sunday's epic finish at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL which saw Ryan Blaney benefit from the crash between Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex Jr. on the final corner of the race. A move that not only led to Blaney's first win of the year, but a three-way tie for the final two Playoff spots that resulted in the 7-time Monster Energy Series champion being eliminated from the Playoffs.
Published 10/02/18
Parker Kligerman & Landon Cassill join Carolyn Manno to discuss this past weekend's action at Richmond where Kyle Busch secured his Round of 12 ticket by earning his 50th Cup Series win. Together, they look at the current Playoff landscape and the drivers they think have the best chance of moving forward. Plus, they talk about the latest Silly Season news, including Ryan Newman's move to Roush Fenway Racing for the 2019 season.
Published 09/25/18
Carolyn Manno and Kyle Petty discuss several storylines coming out of the Playoff opener at Las Vegas: Has Brad Keselowski and Team Penske been ‘lucky’ after winning 3 in a row OR have they found something? Can Martin Truex Jr. win a championship as Furniture Row Racing prepares to close its doors? They examine the Playoff drivers who overcame tough races with good finishes at Las Vegas, as well as Kevin Harvick’s frustration following his crash with Erik Jones. Plus, which drivers need...
Published 09/18/18
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman discuss Parker’s big win at Talladega! Parker #Humblebrags about bringing the checkered flag home and how he made all the right moves. Plus, Brad Keselowski win proves it’s not all luck to miss the Big One at Talladega and Jimmie Johnson’s big mistake. And the two explain why Instagram is like an old gentlemen’s magazine.
Published 10/17/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman discuss the first cut race of the 2017 NASCAR Playoffs. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. used strategy to advance to the Round of 12 but was the bigger storyline how Kyle Busch reeled in Chase Ellliott? Why was Chase Elliott's 2nd place finish different and more difficult than his other 2nd place finishes? Plus, what did Parker see from Chase's teammates at Hendrick Motorsports that have him thinking the team is about to make some major noise.
Published 10/05/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman are joined by special guest Kyle Petty to talk all things Chicago and Martin Truex Jr. after the regular season champ flexed his muscles to win the first playoff race in 2017. Plus, the trio size up other playoff contenders including former champion Kevin Harvick who is trying to adjust to life without being the fastest car. And why is the sports biggest organization struggling for answers?
Published 09/20/17
The three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion discussed Danica Patrick, what he learned from her as a driver, explains why Kevin Harvick is misunderstood and why he now has a pet deer.
Published 09/19/17
Carolyn Manno & Parker Kligerman discuss Kyle Larson's 3rd straight win at Michigan and how he pulled off a thrilling move to win it. Parker continues to sound the horn for one of the best rookie of the year races in NASCAR history and what would separate Erik Jones and Daniel Suarez from each other. Plus, what did Chase Elliott do, or didn't do, that had Carolyn scratching her head and Carolyn dishes on her secret life as an 80s DJ.
Published 08/15/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman are joined by former crew chief Slugger Labbe to talk about Martin Truex Jr.'s storybook season adding another chapter with his win at Watkins Glen. Plus, the trio looks ahead to Chicago and wonders if Jimmie Johnson will make the leap and challenge Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. for a championship. And Parker and Slugger explain why the spotter stand is sometimes the most interesting place to be.
Published 08/08/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman discuss how Kyle Busch is who we thought he was: a winner. With everyone knowing Kyle Busch would eventually win, what does it mean for the rest of the season? Plus, Parker explains what lesson young drivers should take from Ryan Preece's cinderella Xfinity win in Iowa. And Carolyn reveals what kind of NASCAR driver she'd be!
Published 08/01/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman are joined by special guest, crew chief Slugger Labbe. They discuss Kasey Kahne pulling off the upset at Indianapolis and why his winning move was the best restart of the season. In a two for one special, it's a major announcement as NBC announces Dale Jr. will join the network starting in 2018. What can fans expect from Dale Jr. TV guy? Plus, Slugger gives a reason why Cup pit crews shouldn't pit Xfinity or Trucks races and Carolyn recounts a very memorable...
Published 07/24/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman discuss Denny Hamlin's win at Loudon, how Joe Gibbs Racing can breathe a sigh of relief and why Hamlin might have beef with Parker. Plus, Matt Kenseth's team took a gamble and it cost him the win. But why was it a risk worth taking and why did it resonate with something Dale Jr said? And Joey Logano's playoff hopes are looking grim. What happened to the 22 team and what can they do to fix it?
Published 07/17/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman discuss Martin Truex Jr.'s Kentucky dominance and what is making him so good this season. Plus, they breakdown Brad Keselowski's controversial post-race comments that took aim at the sport. Was Brad K right, wrong or both? And Parker makes the case for a young driver who needs to get a ride sooner than later.
Published 07/10/17
Parker Kligerman welcomes guest host Nate Ryan who fills in for a vacationing Carolyn Manno. The two discuss Kevin Harvick getting his first win of the season and what it means for the perennial championship contender. Also, how something that didn't happen at Sonoma might have been the most rewarding part of the race. Plus, the podcast gets a breaking news alert! How does Parker respond to Nate delivering breaking news about Kyle Busch?
Published 06/26/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman discuss how Kyle Larson won Michigan by being the king of the restarts. Plus, Chase Elliott finishes 2nd again but why this time feels better than the others. And Parker talks about staying up all night and it has nothing to do with Rose! So why was he up all night???
Published 06/19/17
Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman are joined in-studio by NASCAR on NBC podcast host Nate Ryan to discuss why Ryan Blaney's Pocono win represents the perfect merger between new school and old school. Plus, after a dominant Kyle Busch performance turns into a 9th place finish, is it finally time to worry about the winless stable of drivers at Joe Gibbs Racing? And Parker makes us all wait before hashtag humble bragging.
Published 06/13/17