The Fourth Stage Podcast

Jared Barnes
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Your go-to podcast for everything NASCAR and the latest from the Cup Series. Hosted by Jared Barnes and co-host Kyle Westhoff, the guys break down races, share bold hot takes, and keep fans up to speed on everything happening in the world of stock car racing.

Episodes

  1. May 1

    Are Drivers Actually Athletes | Talladega Recap and Texas MS Look Ahead

    The Boys discuss all things NASCAR cup series events in Talladega and what to look forward to with Texas. They also dive into the deep debate, "Are Drivers Athletes?" Catch another week of biggest movers and more predictions.

    1h 3m

  2. Apr 30

    Time For Dega | Kansas Recap and Talladega Look Ahead

    The Boys recap weekend racing and look ahead to the next week. Follow along with this week's biggest movers and catch our weekly predictions.

    54 min

  3. Apr 16

    There's no place like Kansas Motor Speedway | Bristol Recap and Kansas MS Preview

    Bristol brought viewers a happy surprise and the look ahead to must see stock car racing in Kansas. Hangout with the boys as they discuss all happenings in the NASCAR Cup series, and is Jared bad at his own game, well for Kyle's sake, I hope not.

    50 min

  4. Apr 11

    Episode 4 | Martinsville recap, look ahead to Bristol | The 4th Stage Podcast

    Join the boys as they discuss storylines from the NASCAR Cup Series race in Martinsville and what to look forward to in Bristol, and join in on some friendly competition with their brand new game "The Biggest Movers." The Fourth Stage is now under way.

    47 min

  5. Mar 26

    Episode 3 | Las Vegas and Darlington Recap | The 4th Stage Podcast

    Denny Hamlin takes Las Vegas and Tyler Reddick wins his fourth race the week after. Tune in as the boys discuss 2311 dominance and other NASCAR headlines through 6 races into the season. Also get a look ahead to martinsville and hear early predictions on the race to come.

    1h 7m

  6. Mar 12

    Episode 2 | Desert review, Vegas Preview | The 4th Stage Podcast

    In this episode of The 4th Stage Podcast, the crew breaks down everything that went down at the at Phoenix Raceway, where championship contenders and underdogs battled it out on one of the most technical tracks on the schedule. We dive into the biggest moments from the race, key strategy decisions, standout performances, and which drivers may have gained serious momentum early in the season. From there, we shift gears and look ahead to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The hosts preview what to watch for on the 1.5-mile track, which teams tend to perform well there, and which drivers could capitalize on the changing point standings. We also take a look at the current NASCAR Cup Series standings, discussing who sits at the top early in the season, which drivers are quietly putting together solid runs, and who might already be feeling the pressure heading into Las Vegas. As always, the conversation comes from a fan’s perspective—mixing race reactions, bold predictions, and the storylines shaping the season as the road to the playoffs begins to take form.

    52 min

  7. Mar 7

    Episode 1 | COTA Reactions & Phoenix Predictions | The 4th Stage Podcast

    Welcome to the pilot episode of The 4th Stage Podcast! In our first episode, we dive into the action from the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of the Americas and break down some of the biggest moments from the weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series. From road course strategy to standout performances, we share our thoughts and reactions as fans watching one of the most challenging tracks on the schedule. We also look ahead to what’s coming up next at Phoenix Raceway for the Straight Talk Wireless 500. With a completely different style of racing on deck, we talk about the drivers to watch, potential storylines, and what fans should expect when the green flag drops on Sunday. Join us as we kick off The 4th Stage Podcast by recapping COTA and previewing the next stop on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.

    20 min
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About

Your go-to podcast for everything NASCAR and the latest from the Cup Series. Hosted by Jared Barnes and co-host Kyle Westhoff, the guys break down races, share bold hot takes, and keep fans up to speed on everything happening in the world of stock car racing.

Information

  • Creator
    Jared Barnes
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jared Barnes 2026
  • Show Website
    The Fourth Stage Podcast