The Teardown

In this episode, Jeff and Jordan wrap up the 2024 season of The Teardown by fielding your questions for two hours. Also, the esteemed Holly Cain joins the guys to discuss her new book and join in on answering some of the listener questions as well.

A magic genie visits Jeff and Jordan to grant them a series of wishes, with one catch: They can only change things about the 2024 NASCAR season. Check out the picks the guys came up with in our latest offseason episode.

After discussing the latest NASCAR news (like the breakup of Chris Gabehart and Denny Hamlin's crew chief/driver pairing) , Jeff and Jordan take a swing at answering The Athletic's weekly 12 Questions series. From Jordan's worst dating story to Jeff's biggest regret, you might learn something new about the guys this week.

Jeff and Jordan reunite in Las Vegas to review their most memorable moments of the recently completed NASCAR season. From controversies to clutch performances to the courtroom, 2024 seemed to have a little bit of everything.

Jeff and Jordan discuss the outcome of the 2024 NASCAR championship race before getting into a heated debate on the merits of the playoff system. Plus the guys share their thoughts on the end of Martin Truex Jr.'s career, Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier and the latest in the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit against NASCAR.

Controversy overshadows a stirring playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, leaving Jeff and Jordan to try and sort through the aftermath. Plus the guys digest the championship field and make their title picks for each of the three NASCAR national series.

A phenomenal, instant classic race at Homestead-Miami Speedway has Jeff and Jordan raving about what they just watched. Plus the guys make predictions for what could happen at Martinsville and debate Homestead's place on the NASCAR calendar.

The NASCAR Playoffs take another wild turn at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as several contenders run into trouble while a surprising driver locks himself into the Championship 4. Jeff and Jordan examine the playoff picture for the remaining seven drivers trying to race their way into Phoenix and weigh in on their chances of doing so.

An exciting battle for the elimination line gets overshadowed by Alex Bowman's shocking disqualification in postrace inspection, which breaks late in the episode and offers Jeff and Jordan a chance to give a live reaction. Plus the guys predict their final four, champion and talk about what happened in Parker Kligerman's controversial loss on Saturday.

Talladega shakes up the playoff picture again while some questionable officiating leaves Jeff and Jordan scratching their heads. Plus the guys give the latest on the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit and look ahead to the Charlotte Roval.

The racing world woke up to the tremor of seismic news as it was announced that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and Jim France. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi helped break the story for the Athletic earlier and took to the airwaves this afternoon for an emergency broadcast of the Teardown diving deep into the court filing. With the assistance of antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler, the teams’ filing alleges that NASCAR has performed anticompetitive practices and monopolistic control. What does this mean for the future of NASCAR? Jeff and Jordan weigh in on the possible outcomes of this truly historic moment.

From championship contenders to drivers looking for their first victory of 2024, missed chances were rampant at Kansas Speedway. Jeff and Jordan discuss all the playoff implications, take another look at the Bristol tire situation and talk about the potential pre-Talladega fix to cars getting airborne. Get $200 in bonus bets when you place your first $5 bet on FanDuel by going to fanduel.com/teardown. Must be 21+ and present in North Carolina. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov.

A surprising and disappointing Bristol Night Race leaves Jeff and Jordan wondering what happened to the much-anticipated tire falloff that was supposed to play a major factor in the Round 1 elimination event. The guys also take a look at Goodyear's role in NASCAR short track racing, examine the prospects for the remaining playoff drivers and reminisce about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s impact on the sport. Visit our sponsor FanDuel at fanduel.com/teardown. 21+ and present in North Carolina. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov.

A surprisingly chaotic Watkins Glen race scrambles the Round 1 NASCAR playoffs picture heading into Bristol. Jeff and Jordan react to the shakeup, dive into the surprising tire wear developments (or lack thereof) and discuss the exciting debut of Connor Zilisch.

Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi sit down with each of the 16 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Daniel Suarez, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. You'll hear drivers' candid thoughts on the Playoff format, option tires, and much more. Jeff and Jordan keep it fresh by throwing some interesting questions in the mix.

The NASCAR Playoffs begin at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Jeff and Jordan both on site to break down all the action from the 2024 postseason opener. Plus, the guys take a deep dive into the status of NASCAR's charter agreement negotiations.

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season concludes at Darlington Raceway with an exciting and eventful race, and a driver in desperate need of a win ends up in victory lane at the Southern 500. Jeff and Jordan break down how the 26th race finished, digest some of the near-misses that impacted the playoff picture and make their picks for the Championship 4 and 2024 Cup winner.

The summer Daytona race delivers thrills yet again, with a shocking new winner to shake up the playoff picture. Jeff and Jordan are on site at the World Center of Racing to sort through what they just witnessed, including two airborne crashes on Saturday night.

After a postponed NASCAR race at Michigan wrapped up on Monday afternoon, Jeff and Jordan examine the playoff picture, regular season championship and debate the start times of races.

Jeff and Jordan jump back onto the podcast to talk about NASCAR's decision to strip Austin Dillon of his playoff eligibility Wednesday following the last-lap wrecks at Richmond. Was it the right call? And what does it mean for future finishes that involve contact?