Laps Down Podcast
Join us every week for a fun dive into the excitement of Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR! Hosted by Andrea and MJ, two Midwestern gals with a passion for all things fast, we bring a lighthearted and unserious take to motorsport discussions. Expect plenty of laughs as we cover the latest news and happenings in racing. Don’t miss out—tune in for new episodes and follow us on social media for all the updates!
Episodes
28 episodes
No One Watches IndyCar; Max Ruined Redbull; 11 Against The World
MJ and Andrea are still in disbelief that Liam has been replaced by Yuki this soon in the season but they also offer their insightful analysis of the mess that is Redbull Racing. They also talk about the sharp decrease in IndyCar viewership and...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:18:20
Penske Washed; Ferrari WCC Over; Scotty Mac VS Devlin
We had THREE RACES this week, including a Indycar race in Thermal that ended in a heated exchange between drivers. MJ and Andrea also cover the Chinese Grand Prix and all of the excitement of a one-stop strategy, and the NASCAR race the include...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:10:09
Lapped Traffic w/ Jon: NASCAR Tubi Channel’s #2 Viewer; F1 Hot Take; and Daytona 500 Sportswashing
Welcome to another episode of Lapped Traffic, a fun bonus episode with some of MJ and Andrea’s closest motorsports friends. Our inner circle, or inner oval if you prefer, of motorsports creatives and buddies we meet at the track. In this...
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42:58
Lewis Hamilton Going for EGOT?; IndyCar False Advertising; NASCAR Minus The Wheels
This week MJ and Andrea recap the first F1 race of 2025, and probably one of the most insane season openers in history, with plenty of rookie mistakes and drama on and off track. They also talk about the NHRA accusations of false advertising in...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:28:37
Fake Feminism in Motorsports; Oscar Leaving McLaren; Mexico City Race Canceled
This week MJ and Andrea discuss the NASCAR race in Phoenix and if they think Christopher Bell dominance could bore fans. They also dig into the “feminism” of the Formula E All Women’s Testing and defend the honor of Kathrine Legge despite a tou...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:08:45
Williams WCC Incoming; Scott Dixon GOAT Confirmed; Jealous Teammate Crashes Connor Zilisch
Can you believe that this is the first IndyCar recap episode of Laps Down?!? MJ and Andrea covered all the major storylines from the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg, including their thoughts of the IndyCar on Fox coverage. They also cover...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:19:47
Lapped Traffic w/ Bri: Leclerc Emojis Translated; NASCAR Newbie; and Scotty Mac’s Tweets
WELCOME to our first ever episode of Lapped Traffic, a fun bonus episode with some of MJ and Andrea’s closest motorsports friends. Our inner circle, or inner oval if you prefer, of motorsports creatives and buddies we meet at the track. This ve...
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Season 2
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31:28
Sabrina Carpenter NASCAR WAG; F175 Downfall of F1; IndyCar Beginners Guide
Was Atlanta an amazing NASCAR race? MJ and Andrea think so! They also talk about the newest WAG rumor, the drama surround F175, and the news of IndyCar a week before the season opener on Fox. Lastly, they cover the basics of IndyCar in a beginn...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:54:30
Daytona Recap; Haas Hate Week; Conor Daly Crypto Drama
MJ and Andrea talk about their thoughts on the newest drop of F1 race suits, particularly the stunning Alpine pink crop top suits. They also talk about the messy drama Conor Daly has been caught up in and the possibility of him losing his seat,...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:10
Pato Super Bowl Commercial; No Bottas Butt Calendars; Exiting NASCAR as Fast as Xfinity Internet
MJ and Andrea talk about their thoughts on the Pato Fox Commercial and propose who they think should get commercials next year (if that is still a thing). They also talk about some F1 news that grinding particularly Andrea’s gears, and they giv...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:06
Cook Out Clash Cooked Up Chaos; Vinnie Hacker Formula E Star; Yuki Disrespected by Redbull
The first race recap of the season MJ and Andrea they talk about the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray and the chaos (or not-so much chaos) and if this had succeeded in generating new NASCAR fans. They also talk about the new Formula E social media ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:06:31
Alex Palou is Sneaky; Charles Leclerc Overlooked?; NASCAR Beginners Guide
WELCOME TO SEASON 2! For the first episode after the break, MJ and Andrea talk about the viral release of Lewis and his Ferrari testing days, as well as the controversial FIA new rules. They also cover some of the IMSA Rolex 24 Hour race, and h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:23:07
Newgarden IndyCar Villain; NASCAR New Rules Cooked; Formula E Mexico Recap
In this giggly episode MJ and Andrea cover the new IndyCar marketing efforts on FOX socials, they talk the extensive changes to NASCAR rules; and recap the Mario Kart vibes from the Formula E race in Mexico!Laps Down will be taking a br...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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59:53
Motorsports Failing at Marketing; Sponsorship Struggles; Social Media Ruining Racing?
This is a FULL RUN DOWN on the state of motorsports marketing across F1, IndyCar and NASCAR. MJ and Andrea talk about being motorsport content creators, how content creators are used well or not at all, how series appeal to new fans, and how dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:20:59
Laps Down Awards and 2024 Recap
The results are in and the audience made their voices heard by voting in the FIRST EVER LAPS DOWN AWARDS! We cover some of the best moments from the F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR and be sure to tune in to see what awards your favorite driver won! We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:19:32
F1 Secret Santa; Conor Daly Employed; Monopoly (NASCAR Edition)
Vote in the Laps Down Awards: https://forms.gle/TWQPqa6dMDVUwbiQThis episode MJ and Andrea talk the love between Carlos Sainz and Brad Pitt, the politics of F1 Secret Santa, and the drama...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:57
Pay Driver Drama; FIA Mandated Community Service; NASCAR Driver on the Pod?
Link to the Laps Down Awards Voting: https://forms.gle/TWQPqa6dMDVUwbiQ9This week MJ and Andrea covered a new NASCAR marketing strategy that could lead to a driver on th...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:11:32
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; Chloe Chambers for WDC; Spooky Indy 500 Trophy
Andrea and MJ covered this week the terrifying faces on the Borg-Warner Trophy, and whose faces they would like to see on it. They also talk about the Chloe Chambers domination they wish for and have little fun getting crazy with the ways she c...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:53
Qatar GP; Converted to Lando Fans, George and Max DRAMA, Ocon Out?
MJ and Andrea cover EVERYTHING about this weeks Qatar Grand Prix, including the FIA drama, the Bravo style fighting between Max and George, the continued bad luck at Williams and the slow death of Perez's career. They also weighed the possibili...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:15:04
Las Vegas GP Takeover; Tyler Reddick Dancing with DJ Shaq; Conor Daly Commentator Extraordinaire
MJ and Andrea recap their insane weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and all of the on track and off-track drama that took place. They also talk Tyler Reddick dancing with DJ Shaq and Chase Elliott winning the most popular driver in NASCAR (aga...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:30:09
F1 and IndyCar Crossover, MBS a Goner?, Ultimate Driver Matchups (FT. PODIUM POP)
This week we are joined by our first GUEST! The amazing duo podcast of Podium Pop sounded off on current events of F1 and Indycar with MJ and Andrea, including Franco’s future, the Indy 500 and F1 crossovers and the FIA drama. To wrap it up the...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:18
Joey Logano is Katniss Everdeen; Toto Wolff lives in delusion; Formula E will save us all
In this episode MJ and Andrea get giggly about the NASCAR Cup Series finals in Phoenix and the resulting win from Joey Logano. Next they cover the madness of McLaren and Mercedes team principals, and the women’s test hosted by Formula E! <...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:15:30
F1 is Rigged; NASCAR is Rigged; Romain Grosjean Costco Sponsorship?
In this week's episode MJ and Andrea discuss all of the playoff drama from the NASCAR race in Martinsville, that ended with questions on if there was a conspiracy against Byron and if Bubba Wallace handed Christopher Bell the points he needed t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:37:50
Mexico F1 Dramatic Battles; Pato Who?; Tyler Reddick Last Lap Hero
MJ and Andrea give a recap of the Mexico Grand Prix, including the Max Verstappen and Lando Norris penalty drama, the Checo Perez and Liam Lawson beef and the complicated dynamics at Ferrari after a Carlos Sainz win. They also talk the rising s...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:27:54
Logano is Last In & First Win; F1 Drama is Hot in Texas; IndyCar Testing
F1 IS BACK! Andrea and MJ cover all of the drama of COTA, including the controversial FIA decision at the end that may have decided the Drivers Championship. They also recap the Las Vegas NASCAR race and compare how their Playoff predictions fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:04