Podcasts by Grip Strip Podcast

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 196 - Thanksgiving Tithings from 2023-11-26T16:59:18

Phil, Josh and returning guest Joe Passero all come back for a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the GSP to review the 2023 Cup Series season.  Prior to the Cup discussion, Phil and Josh review an ent...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 195 - Football Talk&IndyCar Season Review from 2023-11-26T16:19:51

Phil and Josh return for E195 of the GSP to review and recap a thrilling IndyCar Series season plus provide updates on the NFL after their respective teams faced off in Duval.  Alex Palou assert...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 194 - Blue Ovals In The Desert from 2023-11-13T20:36:10

Phil and Josh return for E194 of the GSP to recap a busy NASCAR Championship weekend at Phoenix, which saw Ford sweep the titles in Trucks, XFinity and Cup.  Ryan Blaney used the momentum he bui...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 193 - Trick or Treat? from 2023-11-13T19:57:22

Phil and Josh return for E193 of the GSP to recap Martinsville for NASCAR Cup and XFinity and much more.  Ryan Blaney earned a crucial victory and advanced to the Final 4 at Phoenix.  The guys c...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 192 - Golden Ticket Time from 2023-10-28T23:23:33

Phil and Josh are on during the 49ers Monday Night Football match-up versus the Vikings, which has Phil in his feelings throughout E192 of the GSP. 

In spite of this, the guys get into th...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 191 - Victory Chasing from 2023-10-18T11:24:58

Phil and Josh return for E191 of the GSP to discuss Kyle Larson's busy and successful week which culminated with a dominant victory at Las Vegas.  Yung Money also earned a berth into the Final F...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 190 - Winning Is Everything from 2023-10-12T09:20:05

Phil and Josh return for E190 of the GSP for Charlotte Roval, Qatar GP, NFL talk and more.  AJ Allmendinger earned his first Cup victory in 50 starts last weekend along with his first win as a f...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 189 - Survival Time from 2023-10-08T16:36:26

Phil and Josh return for another episode of the GSP to cover the carnage that is Talladega with Young Ryan Blaney earning a third photo finish victory over Kevin Harvick (prior to his DQ).  The ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 188 - Expect Anything Different? from 2023-10-02T00:28:41

Phil and Josh return for E188 of the GSP to discuss Big Hat Byron sneaking through for his sixth win of the 2023 Cup season at the Texas dump.  Darrell Wallace, Jr. led the most laps after quali...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 187 - I Beat Your Favorite Driver! from 2023-09-25T12:41:43

Phil and Josh return for E187 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR triple-header at Bristol, where Dennis Hamlin trolled the crowd and finally closed the deal to advance into the Round of 12 after h...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 186 - Timing Is Everything from 2023-09-25T11:12:16

Phil and Josh return for a jam packed E186 of the GSP to discuss the IndyCar Series finale at Laguna Seca, which saw Scott Dixon close his 2023 season with his first win at the track while Alex ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 185 - History Makers from 2023-09-09T15:25:25

Coming off a holiday weekend, Phil and Josh were ready to go with E185 of the GSP.  Kyle Larson utilized a great pit stop late in the Southern 500 to take his first Cup victory at Darlington.  T...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 184 - Hard Work Pays Off from 2023-09-09T15:04:26

Phil and Josh return for E184 of the GSP to lead into a busy Labor Day weekend of motorsports.  Phil returns from spending the majority of his cruise trip in an F1 simulator, wishing he could ra...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 183 - Decision Time&Interview With Austin Theriault from 2023-08-24T16:28:31

Phil and Josh come back for E183 of the GSP interviewing the 2017 ARCA Series Champion and Maine House of Representative Member Austin Theriault.  The guys talk to Austin about his racing return...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 182 - Something About Indy from 2023-08-21T16:32:01

Phil and Josh return for E182 of the GSP to discuss all the racing at one of the motorsports capitals of the world: Indianapolis.  Scott Dixon does his best Danny Sullivan by spinning and winnin...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 181 - Repeat Time from 2023-08-21T16:18:42

Phil and Josh return for E181 of the GSP to cover Kyle Kirkwood and Christopher Buescher's second wins of the 2023 season.  For the IndyCars, Kirkwood used strategy and speed to hold off Scotty ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 180 - Cashing In from 2023-08-06T00:02:28

After an interesting weekend of motorsports action, the GSP returns for E180.  With Josh on vacation, Phil brought back friend and contributor Joe Passero to co-host and discuss all things NASCA...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 179 - Repeat from 2023-07-27T16:25:30

Phil and Josh continue the summer swing with E179 of the GSP, reviewing Josef Newgarden's double victory at Iowa Speedway along with Denny Hamlin's 50th career Cup Series victory at Pocono with ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 178 - Front Runners from 2023-07-21T14:02:40

Phil and Josh return for E178 of the GSP to cover Christian Lundgaard's first career IndyCar victory at Toronto in an action packed event.  Alex Palou fades a broken wing to finish second after ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 177 - Repeatability from 2023-07-13T17:34:44

Phil and Josh return for E177 of the GSP to cover the weekend in motorsports along with the announcement that Daniel Ricciardo would replace Nyck De Vries at AlphaTauri effective at the Hungaria...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 176 - ’Merica from 2023-07-06T17:52:59

Phil and Josh spend part of Independence Day to record E176 of the GSP aka "1776, We are the champs!"  The guys get into the amazing shock result of Shane Van Gisbergen making his Cup debut for ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 175 - Fireworks or Not from 2023-07-02T14:19:56

Phil and Josh return for E175 of the GSP to cover NASCAR's tripleheader at Nashville, with Ross Chastain getting a home win for TrackHouse in the Cup race, with AJ Allmendinger and Carson Hoceva...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 174 - Dog Days of Summer from 2023-06-25T14:32:04

Phil and Josh come back for E174 of the GSP talking about Palou and Verstappen...a common theme so far in 2023.  Alex Palou took the lead late at Road America for his third victory of 2023 in In...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 173 - ”Young” Motorsports Icons from 2023-06-15T10:31:41

Phil and Josh return for E173 of the GSP with a special guest for 90 minutes of racing, inside stories, marriage advice and investing strategies from motorsports icon (and one of Phil's favorite...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 172 - Pole Position from 2023-06-15T10:21:18

Phil and Josh return for E172 of the GSP with IndyCar, NASCAR and F1 coverage and more.  IndyCar raced on the streets of Detroit for the first time since 1991, with Alex Palou battling for his s...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 171 - The Greatest Day In Motorsports IV Recap from 2023-06-02T17:20:41

Phil and Josh come back on from a long weekend to recap the Greatest Day in Motorsports.  Combining the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, race fans had over 1,260 miles ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 170 - The Greatest Day In Motorsports IV from 2023-05-28T13:51:46

Phil and Josh return for one of the best times of the year, leading into the Greatest Day In Motorsports.  The guys review Larson's demolition in the All-Star race and what can be done for short...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 169 - Past&Present from 2023-05-28T13:30:37

Phil and Josh come back for E169 of the GSP to cover IndyCar at the IMS Road Course, which saw Alex Palou take his first win of 2023 and the NASCAR tripleheader throwback weekend at Darlington a...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 168 - And There’s A Fight! from 2023-05-15T07:42:59

Denny Hamlin's first win of 2023 in the Cup Series at Kansas was overshadowed by a nicely thrown right cross by Ross Chastain on bowl cut goofball Noah Gragson after a battle between the two dur...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 167 - Hot Takes and Lifetime Experiences from 2023-05-15T07:31:03

Technical problems, Phil bowling with the pros and Josh making one of his hottest takes ever...these are just a few of the things that took place on E167 of the GSP.  However, plenty of racing t...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 166 - Draft Day from 2023-04-27T17:53:19

Phil and Josh return for E166 of the GSP to cover Talladega for NASCAR Cup and XFinity teams and talk about the NFL Draft.  Kyle Busch benefited from a last lap wreck between BFF's Darrell Walla...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 165 - Kyle’s Wild from 2023-04-18T09:24:19

Phil and Josh return for E165 of the GSP to recap IndyCar at Long Beach and NASCAR at Martinsville.  Kyle Kirkwood dominated from pole to win his first IndyCar race, with Andretti Autosport taki...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 164 - A Tradition Unlike Any Other, The GSP! from 2023-04-16T19:11:54

On the week after The Masters, Phil and Josh return for E164 of the GSP to cover Bristol Dirt, which saw Christopher Bell get his first win of 2023 in Cup while Joey Logano dominated in Trucks. ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 163 - First Time, Long Time from 2023-04-09T07:44:57

Phil and Josh return for a jam packed E163 of the GSP prior to Easter weekend.  The crew discusses the battle between eventual winner Josef Newgarden and points leader Pato O'Ward at TMS for Ind...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 162 - Demo Derby: Road Course Edition from 2023-04-03T16:06:08

Phil and Josh return for E162 to discuss all of the events at Circuit of the Americas with a major focus on the carnage that took place.  Tyler Reddick continues his road racing prowess with his...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 161 - Keyboard Warriors from 2023-03-27T11:25:33

Phil and Josh return and pay homage to Mike Joy for a busy E161 of the GSP.  Joey Logano finally earned his first win at Atlanta on a last lap pass of former teammate Brad Keselowski.  The crew ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 160 - White Bread from 2023-03-20T23:35:22

Phil and Josh return for E160 of the GSP to recap White Bread William Byron's second consecutive Cup Series win after a late-race caution screwed Kevin Harvick out of a 10th victory at Phoenix. ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 159 - All The Motorsports You Want from 2023-03-07T09:57:20

Phil and Josh return for E159 of the GSP after a busy weekend in the world of motorsports.  IndyCar opened their season at St. Pete with flying cars, tempers and running over the TV time.  Howev...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 158 - F1 and IndyCar Time from 2023-03-05T15:04:47

Phil and Josh come back for E158 of the GSP to cover all things motorsports and the season really takes off with F1 and IndyCar having their season openers.  However, the guys cover NASCAR at Fo...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 157 - NASCAR is Back from 2023-02-21T09:52:38

After a busy weekend at Daytona to open up the 2023 NASCAR season, Phil and Josh are back to cover all the action on E157 of the GSP.  OH RICHARD (Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.) broke a 199-race winless ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 156 - Daytona Dreaming from 2023-02-19T09:46:17

Phil and Josh return for E156 of the GSP to get into Speed (half) week at Daytona for NASCAR, culminating in the Daytona 500.  However, the guys get into the Super Bowl which saw KTF (aka Patric...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 155 - Put Some Respect On This from 2023-02-13T08:08:13

Phil and Josh are back for E155 of the GSP to recap Martin Truex, Jr's win at the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum.  The cluster of the "race" featured 16 caution flags and an average speed jus...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 154 - Watches, Medals and Champs from 2023-02-13T07:57:45

Phil and Josh return for E154 of the GSP to discuss a wild NFL conference championship weekend and the Rolex 24 at Daytona amongst other events.  Kansas City and KTF made their third Super Bowl ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 153 - 38th Special from 2023-01-24T14:35:49

Phil and Josh return for E153 of the GSP with more NFL Playoff talk and a preview of the Rolex 24.  With the Jaguars exiting the playoffs at the hands of Mahomes, Josh was disappointing but know...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 152 - Sports Cars, Football and Motorsports Worldwide from 2023-01-21T13:20:20

Phil and Josh return for E152 of the GSP to discuss the NFL playoffs, which saw Josh's Jacksonville Jaguars make one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history vs. the LA Chargers.  Josh was on sit...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 151 - PLAYOFFS?! With Phil, Josh and Niner Nate from 2023-01-12T09:19:15

Phil and Josh return for E151 of the GSP and bring on 49ers #FTTB fan Niner Nate to discuss the playoffs and all the happenings in Week 18.  Josh gets to mark out after the Jaguars won the AFC S...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 150 - Milestones, NFL Playoffs and Season 4 from 2023-01-08T09:52:22

Phil and Josh are back for 2023 and Season Four of the Grip Strip Podcast!  The show starts on a somber note after the events that saw Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapse on the f...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 149 - Happy Holidays, Football and F1 from 2022-12-27T15:56:54

Phil and Josh close out Season 3 and 2022 with the GSP recapping Formula 1, NFL and more.  The breaking news that definitely affects former iRacing Indy 500 winner Josh was IndyCar taking away t...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 148 - Football and IndyCar Season Recap from 2022-12-13T13:47:23

Phil and Josh are here to discuss all things NFL and recap the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season.  For the NFL, Josh and Phil go into the Jaguars and 49ers respectively before reviewing their fanta...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 147 - Cup Series Season Review and More from 2022-12-06T15:12:27

Phil and Josh return for E147 of the GSP starting with NFL talk with both of their teams having major injury concerns at the Quarterback position.  Josh's Jaguars get demolished by Detroit, but ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 4 - Chase Flips Off Kyle, Then Beats Kyle For $100K...Darlington&Charlotte Recaps from 2022-12-06T14:44:18

Phil and Josh discuss the events at Darlington in the Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington and Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte which saw Chase Elliott pay the price in both events.  Phil and Josh also...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 146 - Football Talk&Motorsports Scrooge from 2022-11-30T22:18:52

Phil and Josh return for E146 of the GSP to discuss the NFL and motorsports.  The guys get into their favorite teams and fantasy teams to start the program along with a review of records and who...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 145 - Thankful Tithings from 2022-11-27T00:05:14

Phil and Josh return for E145 of the GSP to discuss the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which saw Max Verstappen win his 15th race of the 2022 Formula 1 season.  The guys also go over the battle for second...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 144 - Great George and More from 2022-11-15T08:38:05

Phil and Josh return for E144 of the GSP to discuss George Russell's first career Formula 1 victory at the Sao Paulo/Brazilian Grand Prix.  The guys get into the feature and sprint races along w...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 143 - Championship Season from 2022-11-10T00:11:12

Phil and Josh welcome Talking In Circles creator Clayton Caldwell back to the GSP to discuss all the happenings at Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR championship weekend.  The crew covers Joey Logano b...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 142 - Just Send It For Posterity from 2022-11-04T01:05:48

Phil and Josh return for E142 of the GSP to discuss Chris Bell winning at Martinsville along with Ross Chastain doing a video game move to get into the Final Four.  The guys get into what happen...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 141 - Down To The Wire from 2022-10-30T00:04:56

Phil and Josh return for Episode 141 of the GSP and open with football news since Josh's Jacksonville Jaguars traded running back James Robinson prior to the show.  Josh goes off and that opens ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 140 - Pandora’s Box Part II from 2022-10-22T12:10

Phil and Josh return for a second GSP episode this week to follow up on the Bubba Wallace suspension and takeaways for the driver, team and sport itself.  The guys also check on other pertinent ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 139 - Pandora’s Box from 2022-10-20T00:15:11

Phil and Josh come back for E139 of the GSP and have on regular contributor Joe Passero from Fansided/Beyond The Flag to discuss all the major news stories from Las Vegas and NASCAR.  The guys c...

Grip Strip PodcastEpisode 138 - Bull Crap from 2022-10-15T16:44:43

Phil and Josh return for E138 of the GSP to go over the craziness and controversy that was the Roval along with F1 in Suzuka.  Christopher Bell got a Hail Mary shot with new tires and won to adv...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 137 - They Made It Through from 2022-10-15T06:40:37

After a chaotic triple-header weekend at Talladega, Phil and Josh return for E137 of the GSP to discuss it all.  William Clyde Elliott II wins his 5th race of 2022 at one of his father's best tr...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 136 - What a Cluster$%^&! from 2022-10-02T01:06:51

Phil and Josh return for E136 of the GSP to discuss all of the nonsense that took place at one of the worst racetracks on Planet Earth.  Tyler Reddick takes his third win of 2022 and first on an...

Uncensored&Unfiltered with @GripStripPod @joinEF1 and&@monkeyseatpod from 2022-09-27T15:45:59

After Phil and Tom covered teams 4-10 so far in the 2022 Formula 1 Season, Monkey Seat Podcast co-host Karl wanted in to combine three of the most outspoken people on the Grid Talk crew to discu...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 135 - Talking About Points from 2022-09-24T10:54:34

Phil and Josh return for E135 of the GSP to discuss all things NASCAR at Bristol with the first round of the Cup Series playoffs seeing Christopher Buescher winning for the first time in 222 rac...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 134 - How Do You Like Me Now?! from 2022-09-15T17:08:05

Phil and Josh return for E134 of the GSP to discuss the busy motorsports weekend along with NFL Week 1 - two words: phe nom in al...Darrell "Bubba" Wallace won his second career Cup Series race ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 133 - Major Victories, Major Implications from 2022-09-07T23:14:07

Phil and Josh worked on Labor Day to provide E133 of the GSP to the fans and cover a busy motorsports weekend while leading into the start of NFL in 2022.  The guys get into "That Jones Boy from...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 132 - Encumbered Much and Everything Else from 2022-09-03T15:35:39

Phil and Josh return for a second episode of the GSP this week to cover F1, IndyCar and much more that we did not have time for in E131.  The guys discuss Jeremy Clements losing his playoff spot...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 131 - Demolished Equipment&Opportunities from 2022-09-03T15:16

Phil and Josh invite regular contributor Joe Passero from FanSided/Beyond The Flag back to discuss all things NASCAR after a wild and destructive weekend at Daytona which saw Austin Dillon get i...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 130 - Teammates Tussle/Battle of the Heroes from 2022-08-25T16:36:11

Phil and Josh return for E130 of the GSP to cover the battle between Yung Money Kyle Larson and his teammate William Clyde Elliott II aka the Most Popular Driver and usually called Chase.  The t...

2022 F1 Mid-Season Recap - Uncensored and Unfiltered with @GripStripPod&@joinEF1 from 2022-08-24T08:36:38

Phil invites fellow Formula 1 fan, podcaster, writer and uncensored dude Tom Downey from Everything F1 to discuss the 2022 Formula 1 season so far with a specific focus on the teams currently 4t...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 129 - Championship Players from 2022-08-18T07:49:54

Phil and Josh are back for E129 of the GSP to discuss Kevin Harvick going back-to-back in the Cup Series at Richmond Raceway and everything else in the world of motorsports.  The guys cover Ford...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 128 - Winning Never Gets Old from 2022-08-11T09:22:01

Phil and Josh are back for E128 of the GSP to discuss veterans getting back to victory lane.  Kevin Harvick broke a 65-race winless streak with a timely victory at Michigan International Speedwa...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 127 - What’s a Contract to You? from 2022-08-11T09:05:44

Phil is back with special guest host Joe Passero of Fansided/Beyond the Flag to discuss all the motorsports action from the previous weekend on E127 of the GSP.  The crew covers Tyler Reddick's ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 126 - Points&Health from 2022-07-30T08:52:14

Phil and Josh return for E126 of the GSP to discuss the craziness that ensued at Pocono Raceway which saw the winner and second place driver disqualified along with plenty of penalties outside o...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 125 - Big Moves and Attitudes from 2022-07-23T19:43:01

Phil and Josh return to discuss IndyCar, F1 and many other series on E125 (or 124.5, depending on who you ask) of the GSP.  The guys discuss the news of NASCAR Cup and an IMSA series racing on t...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 124 - Ralph Sheheen! Plus NASCAR Talk with Phil, Josh and Joe Passero from 2022-07-20T21:14:26

Phil and Josh bring back regular contributor Joe Passero of Beyond The Flag/Fansided to interview legendary motorsports commentator and co-owner of Speed Sport Ralph Sheheen.  Ralph stays on for...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 123 - Charles, Clyde&Canada from 2022-07-12T22:54:12

Phil and Josh discuss all the action from Austria, which saw Charles Leclerc get his first win since April and Verstappen struggle but still finish second.  Ferrari almost throw it away after Ca...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 122 - First Time, Long Time from 2022-07-08T15:26:32

Phil and Josh return for E122 of the GSP to discuss first time winners in Carlos Sainz (F1), Tyler Reddick (NASCAR Cup) and Logan Sargeant (F2), amongst all the other great racing action from th...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 121 - Avs&Clyde Down the Lightning from 2022-06-30T15:34:41

Phil and Josh return for E121 of the GSP to discuss all things motorsports and sports.  Phil leads off with hockey talk since the Colorado Avalanche hoisted the Stanley Cup for the first time in...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 120 - Hot Enough For You? from 2022-06-25T19:28:20

With Father's Day in the rear view, Phil and Josh return for E120 of the GSP with regular contributor Joe Passero of Fansided/Beyond The Flag and newly hired at New Egypt Speedway working on med...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 119 - Piquet Victory Parade from 2022-06-18T19:44:12

Phil and Josh return for Episode 119 of the GSP to discuss Daniel Suarez's first career Cup Series win at Sonoma and Max Verstappen's 25th career F1 win at Baku, giving their significant others ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 118 - Aggressive Goes Around from 2022-06-12T17:16:42

After one of the more eventful Cup Series events in recent memory, Phil and Josh return for Episode 118 of the GSP to discuss Joey Logano's win at Gateway over Kyle Busch.  The real drama was ta...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 117 - Checo, Chocolate and FredEx from 2022-06-12T17:05:29

Coming off the Greatest Day in Motorsports, Phil and Josh return for E117 of the GSP to discuss the winners and all the big stories that came from the major races.  Marcus Ericsson can officiall...

Greatest Day In Motorsports Part 2 from 2022-05-29T08:19:11

Phil and Josh invite back Joe Passero of Beyond The Flag/Fansided and Spencer Neff of IndyCar1909.com to celebrate the Greatest Day in Motorsports by previewing all three major events - the Mona...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 115 - Greatest Day In Motorsports Part 1 from 2022-05-25T13:31:24

Phil and Josh return for Episode 115 of the GSP and invite returning guests Joe Passero of Beyond The Flag/Fansided and Spencer Neff of IndyCar1909.com to discuss the upcoming Greatest Day in Mo...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 114 - Old School, New School from 2022-05-17T15:53:40

Phil and Josh discuss Kurt Busch's first win for 23XI at Kansas along with Colton Herta's win at the Indy Road Course in the IndyCar Series among many events on the GSP.  Toyota and Hendrick Mot...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 113 - Bumps and Bruises from 2022-05-12T01:31:20

Phil and Josh return for E113 of the GSP to discuss the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for Formula 1 and a triple header throwback weekend at Darlington for NASCAR.  Verstappen wins again at a race ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 112 - Pato, Clyde and 305 from 2022-05-03T13:47:56

After a busy weekend of racing and NFL Draft coverage, Phil and Josh return for E112 of the GSP.  The guys get into Pato O'Ward's first IndyCar win of 2022 at Barber and what that means for him ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 111 - Dalé! Wins Again from 2022-04-26T15:50:49

After a jam-packed weekend of motorsports, Phil and Josh return to cover it all in E111 of the GSP.  Ross Chastain came back from nearly wrecking the field and being down a lap to win his second...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 110 - Kryle Has Risen from 2022-04-19T15:40:32

Phil and Josh return for a post-Easter episode of the GSP to discuss Kyle Busch getting his 60th Cup Series win after Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe got into argy bargy on the last lap during t...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 109 - ”Josh Ran Across My Right Front, Bob...Didn’t You See It?!” from 2022-04-14T00:33:51

Phil and Josh return for E109 of the GSP to discuss Charles Leclerc's second win of 2022 along with Josef Newgarden in IndyCar and William Byron in Cup.  The guys go over the Australian GP which...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 108 - A Tradition Unlike Any Other: The 2022 GSP from 2022-04-08T14:13:32

Hello Friends...Phil and Josh are back for E108 of the GSP to discuss the Cup Series at Richmond, NASCAR's big three series at Martinsville with previews and picks along with much more.  Formula...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 107 - Chastain Sends ’Em and Fish Lips Wins from 2022-04-05T07:41:44

Phil and Josh return for E107 of the GSP to discuss Ross Chastain's first Cup Series win at CoTA after some last lap argy bargy between himself, AJ Allmendinger and Alex Bowman.  The guys cover ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 106 - Eclair Reigns and Sports Entertainment Motorsport from 2022-03-26T19:55:37

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 106 of the GSP to discuss the Formula 1 opener at Bahrain which saw Charles Leclerc and Ferrari take the opening pole and race of the season.  The guys cover ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 105 - Briscoe Wins and Phil Loses It With Joe Passero from 2022-03-20T14:16:40

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 105 of the GSP to discuss Chase Briscoe's first Cup Series win at Phoenix which sent Phil into absolute bedlam and plenty of beverages which got Beyond The Fl...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 104 - Bowman Strikes Again and Googs Appears from 2022-03-19T23:13:10

Phil and Josh come back for another episode of the GSP with freelance writer and motorsports encyclopedia Josh Bolden aka Googs to talk grassroots racing and NASCAR.  The crew discusses Alex Bow...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 103 - Holy Moley, There’s a Lot of Racing! from 2022-03-07T23:16:43

Phil and Josh continue the odyssey for E103 of the GSP discussing Scotty McLaughlin's first IndyCar win at St. Pete, Larson winning at ACS, F1 testing and more.  The guys go over all the keys th...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 102 - Gumby’s Triumph, IndyCar, F1 and More from 2022-02-26T23:53:48

Phil and Josh return for E102 of the GSP to discuss Austin Cindric's Daytona 500 victory in his eighth career Cup start.  The guys cover all the key drivers that featured in the Great American R...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 100.5 or 101 - Formula 1 Roundup, Extreme E, Super Bowl, Live ARCA, etc. from 2022-02-20T07:52:23

Phil and Josh do a weekend edition of the GSP to discuss all the Formula 1 car reveals prior to the first preseason test at Barcelona.  Which cars look the best, what is intriguing about the new...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 100 - Daytona Speedweek, NASCAR Preview and a Milestone from 2022-02-19T16:31:13

Phil and Josh celebrate a milestone episode of the GSP with special guest Joe Passero of Beyond The Flag/Fansided to discuss all things NASCAR 2022.  The guys go over the Gen7/Next Gen car and a...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 99 - California Dreams and Super Events from 2022-02-14T07:18:38

Phil and Josh get one step closer to a milestone episode with Clash at the Coliseum coverage and what the NextGen/Gen7 car will bring to the table as the Cup Series gets ready for the Daytona 50...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 98 - Recaps, Previews, and Nonsense from 2022-02-07T23:41:06

Phil and Josh return for Episode 98 of the GSP to recap the exciting Rolex 24 at Daytona which saw the Meyer-Shank Racing 60 Acura win overall.  The guys cover all the classes and key battles wh...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 97 - Birthday Time&Rolex 24 Preview from 2022-01-30T00:14:26

Phil and Josh return for Episode 97 of the GSP to celebrate Phil's birthday live on air.   Phil provides some details and context about what this particular day means for him after wishes from J...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 96 - Charcuterie Board For Motorsports and NFL from 2022-01-20T17:03:23

Phil and Josh come back for E96 of the GSP to discuss the Roar Before the 24 at Daytona, which will set the qualifying order for the Rolex 24 along with coverage of the Michelin Pilot Challenge ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 94 - NASCAR Cup Series 2021 Roundtable from 2022-01-18T17:02:38

Phil and Josh welcome two returning guests to the GSP for the 2021 Cup Series Round-table.  Frontstretch.com writer and former host of Talking in Circles Clayton Caldwell along with PitBoxPress....

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 94.5 - GSP Roundup, NFL Talk and More from 2022-01-18T16:54:45

Phil and Josh return for a second episode of the Grip Strip Podcast to cover the Roundup including news in IndyCar with the return of Robert Wickens to racing and Conor Daly getting a new sponso...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 93 - IndyCar Season Recap and 2022 Insanity from 2022-01-09T23:07:40

Phil and Josh return to start season three of the Grip Strip Podcast while covering the 2021 IndyCar season.  The guys discuss Alex Palou coming to Chip Ganassi Racing and winning his first titl...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 92 - Formula 1 Season Recap Time from 2021-12-29T11:56:23

Phil and Josh return for a pre-Christmas and pre-holiday break edition of the GSP to discuss the recently completed 2021 Formula 1 World Championship season.  Plenty of focus and time on the bat...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 91 - Lest Anyone Think from 2021-12-28T00:12:07

Phil and Josh return for E91 of the Grip Strip Podcast to discuss the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the finish, and the crowning of a new World Drivers Champion for the first time since 20...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 90 - Totally Farcical from 2021-12-16T07:27:14

Phil and Josh return for E90 of the GSP to unpack the insanity that took place during the Saudi Arabian GP, which saw Lewis Hamilton win and tie Max Verstappen in points with one race remaining ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 89 - Rights Out and Away We Go from 2021-12-16T07:19:35

Phil and Josh return for E89 of the GSP to discuss the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and what to look for regarding the Lewis vs Max battle for the World Championship.  Other key points bat...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 88 - Thankful Time from 2021-12-07T00:35:19

Phil and Josh return for Episode 88 of the GSP to review Lewis Hamilton's 102nd Formula 1 victory at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix for F1.  The guys cover the race weekend, the battle between L...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 87 - #101 from 2021-11-21T19:06:32

Phil and Josh return for E87 of the GSP to discuss one of Lewis Hamilton's greatest performances in his illustrious career.  Through plenty of turmoil, controversy and argy bargy, LH44 got in th...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 86 - Championship Time from 2021-11-21T18:58:13

With the motorsports season quickly coming to a close, Phil and Josh have plenty to discuss on E86 of the GSP.  The guys start with Max Verstappen's latest dominant performance at the Mexican GP...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 85 - NASCAR Roundtable with Phil, Josh and Joe Passero from 2021-11-08T17:15:23

Phil and Josh return for Episode 85 of the GSP and welcome previous guest Joe Passero of FanSided on to discuss all things NASCAR with the season-ending tripleheader at Phoenix Raceway taking pl...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 84 - F1 Up, NASCAR Down from 2021-10-31T19:02:03

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 84 of the GSP to go over the epic United States Grand Prix battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.  Is MV's defeat of LH at one of his best tracks t...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 83 - Texas Motor Speedway @#$%^ from 2021-10-31T18:52:37

Phil and Josh return for E83 of the GSP to discuss yet another Larson win at one of the worst tracks on Planet Earth.  The story behind his domination was Joey Logano's blown engine and must-win...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 82 - Porriage and Carnage from 2021-10-18T07:41:54

Phil and Josh return for Episode 82 of the GSP to discuss the Turkish Grand Prix, which saw Valterri Bottas win his first race in over a year while controversy reigned for teammate Lewis Hamilto...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 81 - First Time, Long Time from 2021-10-11T16:33:22

Phil and Josh return for Episode 81 of the GSP to discuss three first-time winners in NASCAR's national touring series.  Bubba Wallace earned a historic 1st Cup Series win and provided plenty of...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 80 - LH100, Hello Palou and So Much More from 2021-10-04T07:47:57

Phil and Josh return for Episode 80 of the Grip Strip Podcast to discuss Lewis Hamilton's historic 100th Formula 1 victory at the Russian Grand Prix.  The guys go over all the chaos that took pl...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 79 - Playoffs! We‘re Talking About Playoffs?! from 2021-10-04T07:23:17

Phil and Josh get into championship discussions for IndyCar at Laguna Seca and NASCAR with a Bristol tripleheader regarding said playoffs.  The guys go over Colton Herta's domination at Herta's ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 78 - Snakes In The Lane from 2021-09-16T17:08:25

Phil and Josh return for Episode 78 of the GSP to cover all things motorsports and NFL!  The guys recap Daniel Ricciardo's first F1 victory in over 3.5 years at Monza along with McLaren's first ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 77 - The Bob Vila Edition from 2021-09-16T16:58:19

Tools reigned with Max Verstappen taking a dominant win on home soil as Formula 1 returned to Zandvoort for the first time since 1985 for the Dutch GP.  The unique characteristics of the circuit...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 76 - Raining Like a !@#$%^&* from 2021-09-05T17:56:01

Phil and Josh return for Episode 76 of the GSP to discuss whatever F1 did at Spa for the Belgian GP which saw them call a two-lap procession behind the pace car a race.  George Russell's qualify...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 75 - RIP Robin Miller from 2021-08-30T16:40:56

Phil and Josh return for Episode 75 of the GSP and initially discuss the loss of motorsports journalistic legend Robin Miller.  The guys give their thoughts and memories of Miller while going ov...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 74 - Indy, Le Mans and More from 2021-08-22T23:22:31

Phil and Josh return for Episode 74 of the Grip Strip Podcast talking about everything going on in motorsports.  The guys go over the IndyCar race which saw Will Power win for the fifth time at ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 73 - RIP Bob Jenkins Plus IndyCar/NASCAR Coverage Galore from 2021-08-12T17:05:40

Phil and Josh start Episode 73 of the GSP discussing the passing of motorsports announcing icon Bob Jenkins and what he meant to both of them as fans.  The guys go over some of Bob's great calls...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 72 - Back On Track from 2021-08-09T15:21:31

After the Olympics put most domestic racing series on hiatus, the Grip Strip Podcast returns for Episode 72 with the regular crew to discuss the events of the previous week at Hungary along with...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 71 - Open Wheel Overload with Phil and Tom from 2021-08-01T22:35:21

Episode 71 of the GSP sees Phil host with special guest host Tom Horrox of the Monkey Seat Podcast to discuss open-wheel racing.  The guys preview the Hungarian Grand Prix and the fallout from H...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 70: Controversy at Silverstone and Upset City in New Hampshire from 2021-07-25T14:47:17

Phil and Josh spend a good amount of the opening portion of GSP Episode 70 discussing the Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen clash at Stowe, which saw the World Driver's Championship leader go off...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 69 - KURT BUSCH OH OH and More from 2021-07-19T16:31:32

Ronnie the Limo Driver's favorite number and driver combine for Episode 69 of the Grip Strip Podcast with Kurt Busch winning at Atlanta.  Phil and Josh discuss the race and the Shake & Bake move...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 68 - 'Merica Mania on July 4 from 2021-07-12T16:36:36

After celebrating our supposed Independence, Phil and Josh went over the weekend that was in motorsports for Episode 68 of the Grip Strip Podcast.  William Clyde Elliott continued his road racin...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 67 - Motorsports Mundial from 2021-07-12T16:25:56

After a busy week of motorsports worldwide, Phil and Josh return for Episode 67 of the Grip Strip Podcast.  They discuss Max Verstappen's destruction of the F1 field at the Styrian GP along with...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 66 - The Bucket of Stuff Edition from 2021-06-24T11:50:37

After Kyle Busch's colorful description of his car Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, Phil felt it was a great way to go over this weeks motorsports landscape on the GSP.  Phil and Josh go over ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 65 - All The Motorsports You Want from 2021-06-24T11:37:48

Phil and Josh return for Episode 65 of the GSP to discuss a busy week of motorsports action.  IndyCars at Detroit saw Marcus Ericcson and Pato O'Ward go to victory lane and take a dive into the ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 64 - Motorsports In Full Swing from 2021-06-13T15:19:30

Phil and Josh return for Episode 64 of the GSP to discuss Checo Perez winning his second career F1 race and first for Red Bull in a somewhat chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.  The guys go over how ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 63 - Spider Pig Returns as Castro-Neves Wins 4th Indy 500 from 2021-06-09T18:36:07

Phil and Josh return for a post-Memorial Day weekend edition of the Grip Strip Podcast to discuss the historic fourth Indianapolis 500 victory for Helio Castro-Neves.  The guys go over a clean a...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 62: Indy 500 Preview, CoTA Cluster and Monaco Procession from 2021-06-09T00:28:40

Phil and Josh return for Episode 62 of the GSP to discuss qualifying and previewing the 105th Indy 500 which saw Scott Dixon qualify on pole for a 4th time.  Can Dixon finally secure that elusiv...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 61 - Derek Pernesiglio Brings The Knowledge and More from 2021-06-08T23:55:24

Long-delayed but still relevant, Episode 61 of the Grip Strip Podcast saw Phil and Josh have the host/creator of The Derek Pernesiglio show along with the Director of Public Relations & Promotio...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 60 - Lewis Reigns, Darlington Throwbacks and More from 2021-05-14T17:14:20

Phil and Josh return for Episode 60 of the Grip Strip Podcast to discuss Lewis Hamilton taking down Max Verstappen at Catalunya after securing his 100th pole.  The guys get into the strategy and...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 59 - Top Names on the Top Step from 2021-05-11T15:06:29

Phil and Josh return for Episode 59 of the GSP to discuss Lewis Hamilton's 97th career F1 win at Portugal along with Kyle Busch making it 17th consecutive years with at least one Cup victory at ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 58 - Josh Experiences St. Pete, NASCAR Nonsense and NFL Draft Talk from 2021-05-05T14:24:13

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 58 of the Grip Strip Podcast to discuss Colton Herta's dominant win at St. Pete which Josh saw live and in-person.  Josh provides his thoughts relative to oth...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 57 - X Marks The Spot from 2021-05-05T14:15:43

Episode 57 of the Grip Strip Podcast has Phil and Josh talking about Alex (x2) and Max winning in IndyCar, Cup and F1 respectively along with MotoGP, Formula E and Supercars in the Roundup. 

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 56 - Motorsports In Full Swing from 2021-04-16T00:01:27

Phil and Josh welcome Monkey Seat Podcast Co-Host Tom Horrox on at an unenviable time in the morning in jolly old England to talk about the 2021 IndyCar season starting this weekend at Bahba (Le...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 55 - A Tradition Unlike Any Other...The GSP from 2021-04-14T20:41:23

With The Masters taking place after this episode, Phil decides to do his best Jim Nantz impression and get some Masters quips in on the GSP.  Phil and Josh come back for a post-Easter episode to...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 54 - F1 Excitment, Dirt Debacles and 49ers Trade Up from 2021-04-14T20:35:29

Phil and Josh discuss the exciting Formula 1 opener at Bahrain won by Sir Lewis Hamilton over weekend dominator Max Verstappen.  The guys go over the race and standouts across the field along wi...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 53 - Formula 1 is Back and The Guys Lose It On NOWAH! from 2021-03-26T10:00:39

Phil and Josh return for Episode 53 of the GSP to preview the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship analyzing each team based on recent form and winter testing.  Will Lewis Hamilton become an 8-time...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 52 -Shot Out Of a Canyon from 2021-03-19T23:21:35

Phil and Josh return for Episode 52 of the GSP to discuss the races at NASCAR's version of Paul Ricard and what Truex & Cindric's wins mean in regards to the season as a whole.  The guys also di...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 51 - Redemption Baby from 2021-03-10T00:09:38

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 51 of the GSP to talk about Larson and Allmendinger win at Vegas along with John Hunter Nemechek in the Truck Series.  The guys speak about the races at Vegas...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 50 - Cake Eaters, GSP Roundup and Burning The Candle from 2021-03-02T10:02:16

Phil and Josh celebrate Episode 50 of the GSP by talking about Byron and Snyder's wins at Homestead along with Gragson being Gragson.  The guys discuss what Byron's win means regarding parity in...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 49 - Daytona Road Course Recap&Homestead Previews w/Last Out Media Group's Joseph Passero from 2021-02-25T09:16:32

Phil and Josh have Last Out Media Group's #NASCAR writer Joseph Passero on to discuss the Daytona Road Course tripleheader which saw Christopher Bell win his first Cup race along with Ty Gibbs w...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 48 - BAS Frustration and Typical Daytona Yardsales from 2021-02-19T22:26:46

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 48 of the GSP to discuss everything that took place during the 63rd Daytona 500 which saw Michael McDowell win early Monday morning.  The guys go through the ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 47 - Speedweek at Daytona Live with The Racing Beat's Jerry Bonkowski from 2021-02-13T21:10:23

Phil and Josh double up on Speedweek at Daytona coverage with long-time motorsports journalist and owner of The Racing Beat Jerry Bonkowski to discuss the NASCAR Cup Series as the Daytona 500 is...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 46 - NASCAR Preview Edition from 2021-02-10T09:37:54

Phil and Josh get Speedweek started right with returning guest Phillip Spain of the White Silk Racing Show/Podcast to discuss all things NASCAR on E46 of the GSP. 

Thoughts on the upcomin...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 45 - NASCAR Talk With Short Track Scene's Jeff Brown from 2021-02-06T22:41

Phil and Josh work double this week to provide more GSP content with Jeff Brown.  All three discuss the Charter system with news of Rick Ware Racing getting a fourth charter along with other tea...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 44 - Rolex 24 Recap and Super Bowl Preview Time from 2021-02-02T08:33:48

Phil and Josh return for E44 of the GSP with a recap of the 59th Rolex 24 at Daytona which saw Wayne Taylor Racing and Acura win overall.  The guys discuss all five classes and standout performa...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 43 - Rolex 24 Preview and NFL Conference Championship Recaps from 2021-01-31T23:56:20

Phil and Josh return for Episode Mr. The King of the GSP to provide the Rolex 24 preview you didn't know you needed and to see if they were correct/wrong on their predictions.  They go through a...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 42 - Joey Barnes Steals The Show from 2021-01-25T14:42:41

Phil and Josh come back for Episode 42 of the GSP with Motorsports Journalist and 49er die-hard Joey Barnes for a great bench racing session discussing IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR and NFL.  Joey talke...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 41 - Diversity In Motorsports, Bench Racing and Football Talk from 2021-01-17T23:03:17

Phil and Josh bring on The White Silk Podcast/Racing Show creator Phil Spain to have a frank discussion on Diversity in Motorsports and some of the double standards that exist with certain drive...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 40 - NFL Playoff Primer, Motorsports News and Perhaps the End of Society from 2021-01-12T21:51:12

Phil and Josh start Season 2 for the Grip Strip Podcast on a day that will never be forgotten for many in the US.  They discuss what took place and what it meant for the country as a whole as we...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 39 - 2020 Formula 1 Season Recap Special from 2021-01-03T11:23:27

Phil and Josh lead into the holiday season with a 2020 Formula 1 season recap with Grid Talk Podcast Host and SportlightPro Owner George Howson.  All three discuss the sublime performance by Lew...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 38 - What Really Grinds Our Gears from 2021-01-03T11:16:03

Phil and Josh return for Episode 38 of the GSP to discuss the abysmal Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which saw Max Verstappen dominate the weekend along with the quiet return of seven-time World Champion ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 37 - IndyCar Roundtable Part 1 Plus Checo, George and Sakhir GP Madness from 2020-12-15T20:21:27

Episode 37 of the GSP sees Phil and Josh discuss the IndyCar Series on multiple facets with regular guest Spencer Neff of IndyCar1909.com and Open-Wheels.com fame.  The guys go over the 2020 sea...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 36 - NASCAR Roundtable Part 1 and Hamilton Reigns in Bahrain from 2020-12-15T20:13:43

Phil and Josh return for Episode 36 of the GSP with special guest Clayton Caldwell from Talking In Circles and Frontstretch.com to discuss NASCAR in multiple facets.  The guys talk about manufac...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 35 - Thankful For Motorsports, the Pod and More from 2020-11-25T09:31:33

Phil and Josh discuss the XFinity and Truck Series seasons on this episode of the GSP.  This season brought along a lot of young talent but will they get up to Cup in worthwhile equipment with h...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 34: 7-Time, Sports Cars, Mir Formality and Cup Series GBU from 2020-11-25T09:19:22

Episode 34 of the Grip Strip Podcast starts with Lewis Hamilton taking down the Turkish GP victory and his record-tying 7th World Driver's Championship in the process.  Phil and Josh discuss wha...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 33 - Clyde/Cindric/Creed and More from 2020-11-25T09:10:05

Episode 33 of the GSP discusses William Clyde Elliott II going out and taking his first Cup Series championship at Phoenix and the final four participants there.  What does his win mean in the g...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 32 - Open-Wheels 500 Time and HARV Is Out from 2020-11-03T19:15:34

Phil and Josh welcome back Open-Wheels.com owner Tanner Watkins back to the Grip Strip Podcast to discuss this month's Open-Wheels 500 race on iRacing.  Tanner talks about all the pieces that ha...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 31 - GOAT Status from 2020-11-03T19:06:15

Phil and Josh come back for another episode of the GSP as Lewis Hamilton passes Michael Schumacher for the most wins in F1 history with 92 at Portimao.  They discuss the race itself and what the...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 30 - Mount O'Donnell, Mount Panorama and Title Time from 2020-10-22T08:45:55

Phil and Josh return for another episode of the GSP talking about the atrocious Kansas Cup race which saw Joey Logano win over Kevin Harvick and lock himself into the final four.  The "BAS" was ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 29 - Records and Rain from 2020-10-22T08:37:26

Phil and Josh discuss Lewis Hamilton tying Michael Schumacher's win record at the Eifel GP along with other standout performances.  On the other hand, rain at Charlotte made the ROVAL Cup and XF...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 28 - Demo Derbies, Penske Domination and Much More from 2020-10-08T09:01:30

E28 of the GSP has Phil and Josh deep dive in the totally farcical (Al Michaels voice) exercise that is racing at Talladega which saw Denny Hamlin win even though he advanced his position under ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 27 - Schedule Madness For NASCAR Cup and IndyCar from 2020-10-04T12:15:31

Episode 27 of the GSP has Phil and Josh deep dive on the 2021 NASCAR Cup and what was the rumored 2021 IndyCar slate with the good, bad and ugly.  Many changes were announced so Phil and Josh br...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 26 - Air Jordan Lands in NASCAR and Much More! from 2020-09-23T08:46:19

Phil and Josh come back for another episode of the GSP to discuss His Airness coming to NASCAR as a team owner with Denny Hamlin and hiring Darrell "Bubba" Wallace as his driver.  What should we...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 25 - Too Much and Never Enough from 2020-09-17T08:46:56

Phil and Josh return for Episode 25 of the GSP talking about NASCAR at Richmond where Brad Keselowski took his 4th win of 2020 in dominant fashion.  We discuss who stood out both good and bad an...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 24 - Status Whoa! from 2020-09-14T08:40:25

Phil and Josh come back for another episode of the GSP after Pierre Gasly wins his first F1 race over Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll in one of the wildest Italian GP's ever!  They also discuss Lo...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 23 - Southern 500/US Nationals/Italian GP aka The Classics from 2020-09-07T23:08:13

Phil and Josh deep dive into the history of the Southern 500 at Darlington, the US Nationals at Indianapolis and the Italian GP at Monza.  Why have these races and tracks stood the test of time ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 22: Watch and Learn from 2020-09-03T09:10:14

Phil and Josh discuss Byron winning his first Cup race in the regular season ending Coke Zero 400 and other events including Bubba's opportunity late and the #consistentlyinconsistent caution ca...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 21 - Repetition Is The Mother of All Learning from 2020-09-03T08:59:09

Phil and Josh tackle NASCAR at Dover where Harvick and Hamlin continued their 2020 Cup Series domination, Allgaier and Briscoe win in XFinity and Zane Smith continues the GMS domination in Truck...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 20 - Sato San Slays The Iceman...and more Indy 500/IndyCar Series Talk from 2020-08-26T08:25:06

Phil, Josh and indycar1909.com owner Spencer Neff break down Takuma Sato's second Indianapolis 500 victory over Scott Dixon.  The crew discusses what it meant for driver, team and the controvers...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 19 - The Indianapolis 500 Preview You Want from 2020-08-22T17:13:56

Phil, Josh and indycar1909.com owner Spencer Neff break down the Indianapolis 500 from all angles on the GSP.  They discuss qualifying and whether it really is Marco's time to break the Andretti...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 18 - Domination and Family Ties from 2020-08-19T08:29:22

Phil and Josh go over Lewis Hamilton's comprehensive victory in the Spanish GP along with who his biggest challenger is for the WDC.  Also, they discussed Ferrari's issues and the midfield battl...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 17 - Indy 500 Time and GSP Roundup from 2020-08-14T08:11:11

Phil and Josh start the first of three episodes focused on The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500 with IndyCar and RTI writer Spencer Neff.  They break down the field for this ye...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 16 - Guests Galore With F1 and NASCAR Talk from 2020-08-14T08:06:58

Phil and Josh welcome F1 Grid Talk host George Howson to discuss Max Verstappen slaying the Mercedes duo at Silverstone along with Logan Sargeant's first F3 win and his future prospects.  Talk a...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 15 - The Good, The Bad and The Ranting from 2020-08-14T07:57:19

Phil and Josh discuss the British Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton taking his 7th win at home after a rare tire-explosion filled event.  Brad Keselowski takes his 33rd career Cup win at New Hampsh...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 14 - Winning Never Gets Old from 2020-07-30T08:22:18

Phil and Josh go over all the NASCAR events at Kansas last week with Hamlin, Bruckshot, Hill and Crafton winning.  They also discuss Fabio Quartararo's second consecutive MotoGP win at Jerez alo...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 13 - Penske Resurgence, Hamilton Domination and Texas BS from 2020-07-26T12:46:19

Phil and Josh discuss the IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa, Lewis Hamilton's 8th win at the Hungarian GP, NASCAR at one of the worst tracks on Planet Earth and the debut of the GSP Round-Up discussi...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 12 - Clyde Takes The All-Star Race and Much More from 2020-07-26T12:43:22

GSP Episode 12 reviews the happenings at the NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol where Chase Elliott took his first win in the race similar to his father at Atlanta in 1986.  Phil and Josh also prev...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 11 - New Winners and Usual Suspects from 2020-07-15T00:52:21

Phil and Josh discuss the weekend in motorsports which saw many firsts: Felix Rosenqvist and Sheldon Creed winning their first races in IndyCar and Trucks respectively while Austin Cindric won h...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 10: Motorsports Overload and Who's At Fault from 2020-07-08T17:06:29

Phil and Josh discuss the F1 season opener at Austria and what stood out from the race as the series comes back this week for a second race at Red Bull Ring.  They also go over the GMR Grand Pri...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 9: All You Can Eat Baby Edition: F1, IndyCar, NASCAR and IMSA from 2020-07-03T11:23:32

Phil and Josh finish their F1 preview with Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes while discussing the season-opening Austrian GP.  They continue with IndyCar's return to Indianapolis and the GMR Grand ...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 8 - Talladega Nights and Serious Discussion/F1 Preview Part 2 and Other Racing Talk from 2020-06-24T20:40:27

Phil and Josh invite Save Stock Car Racing owner "PrimeTime" Chuck Ellison on the show to discuss the events of recent weeks in NASCAR with the banning of the Rebel flag and events that took pla...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 7: Formula 1 Preview Part 1 and NASCAR News Aplenty from 2020-06-18T14:11:53

Phil and Josh start previewing the upcoming 2020 Formula 1 World Championship this week by going over Williams, Haas, Alfa Romeo and Racing Point.  They discuss prospects for those teams and the...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 6 - Dixon and Harvick Domination Plus Other Key Stories from 2020-06-10T16:18:05

Phil and Josh discuss Scott Dixon winning the IndyCar season-opening Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway along with some of the keys issues and events that took place for the one-day show.  Also...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 5.1: Nashville Superspeedway is Back...Why? Bristol and Charlotte II Recaps Too from 2020-06-04T19:15:21

Phil and Josh bring on Talking in Circles Host and Frontstretch writer Clayton Caldwell and Phil's buddy Josh Billiter (aka Pork Roll...you'll get the reference once you listen) to discuss Nashv...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 5 - IndyCar is Back! from 2020-06-03T17:38:25

Phil and Josh invite Open-Wheels.com owner and noted sim racer Tanner Watkins on the GSP to deep dive into the start of the 2020 NTT Data IndyCar Series.  They go over the transition to Roger Pe...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 3 - Motorsports Returns With a Few Twists from 2020-05-20T21:21:11

Josh and Phil discuss Sunday's The Real Heroes 400 which saw Kevin Harvick win his 50th Cup race in the first NASCAR race in 10 weeks.  They go over key players during the day including Hendrick...

Phil In The Blank Episode 7 - Sim Racing, NFL Draft Talk and Job Fails from 2020-05-14T15:36:28

Phil comes back from the Easter break to discuss sim racing with fellow Motorsports fan Josh Huffine who has experience with iRacing. Phil and Josh discuss the racing so far and some of the cont...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 2 - NASCAR Returns at The Lady In Black and Much, Much More from 2020-05-14T14:42:41

Josh and Phil come back this week on the GSP to discuss NASCAR's return to real racing at Darlington.  They go over what took place prior to the Covid-19 stoppage and what to expect at Darlingto...

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 1 - Sim Racing Thrills and Spills + Actual Racing Soon For Better or Worse from 2020-05-10T00:14:16

The newly re-branded Grip Strip Podcast with Philip Mathew and Josh Huffine discusses the good and bad that has taken place with the sim racing invitationals during the COVID-19 pandemic.  They ...