Built2 Media Podcast

Blake Anderson & Ben Brost
  • 4.9 (44)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Biweekly

Built 2 Media Podcast is where racing, real stories, and complete chaos come together. Hosted by Blake and Ben, two racers (or former racers depending on the week) who think they know everything about dirt track racing, the show mixes race recaps, hot takes, arguments, laughs, and plenty of unfiltered moments. From breaking down wild nights at the track to talking life outside the pits, no topic stays serious for long. Each week features guests from all levels of racing — from local legends to rising stars — sharing how they got started, their biggest moments, and their honest take on the racing community. If you love grassroots racing, bench racing with your buddies, and podcasts that don’t take themselves too seriously, this is the show for you. ⚠️ Warning: foul language, bad opinions, and occasional stupidity encouraged during recording sessions.

  1. 2d ago

    R&R: Champions Crowned & An Unreasonable Number of Brooms 🧹

    Send us Fan Mail The 2026 points season is officially in the books at Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway! 🏁 This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, we wrap up championship weekend from both tracks and break down everything that happened Friday and Saturday night. We’ve got the race results, Hard Chargers, Built2 Clean Sweeps, and all of the newly crowned 2026 Track Champions from Red Cedar and Rice Lake. Then… we bring out the brooms. 🧹🧹🧹 We look back at the entire 2026 season to see who earned a Built2 broom by sweeping their heat and feature, who collected multiple brooms, and who finished the year as the Built2 Clean Sweep leader. We also talk about the latest developments surrounding the new Haas Speedway in Jim Falls, Wisconsin, and look ahead to what’s still on the racing calendar as the weekly season winds down and the big fall specials get closer. 🏁 Two tracks. 🏆 A pile of champions. 🧹 And an unreasonable number of brooms. It’s another packed R&R Series episode of the Built2 Media Podcast!  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    R&R: Champions Crowned & An Unreasonable Number of Brooms 🧹

  2. 2d ago

    Sweeps, Hard Chargers & Huge Wins: Red Cedar and Cedar Lake Breakdown

    Send us Fan Mail This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, Blake and Ben are back to break down a huge weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway's legendary Masters Weekend! The guys dive into Alex Myers continuing his hot streak, John Parish putting on one of the most impressive drives through the field Friday, and the Panitzke family making plenty of noise at Cedar Lake. Plus, Jake Timm adds another big victory to his resume during Masters Weekend competition. Who impressed us the most? Which races had the biggest storylines? Who's building momentum as the season rolls on? We cover it all while throwing in our usual mix of racing talk, bad takes, and a few laughs along the way. We'll also discuss the latest news and notes from around the Upper Midwest racing scene, highlight the weekend's biggest movers, and look ahead to another busy week of racing. If you missed the action, we've got you covered. If you were there, relive it with us! This Episode brought to you by - MBTV Sports  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    Sweeps, Hard Chargers & Huge Wins: Red Cedar and Cedar Lake Breakdown

  3. Aug 14

    R&R: Jesse Glenz Sweeps, Sabraski Charges & Rice Lake Delivers

    Send us Fan Mail This week on the Built 2 Media Podcast R&R Series, Blake and Ben recap two completely different nights of racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway as the WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series rolled through the area. Friday night at Red Cedar turned into a game of high-speed chess. Jesse Glenz opened the Challenge Series weekend with a sweep, Tom Karis picked up the USRA Late Model victory, Brandon Jensen added another sweep in the B Mods, and Shane Sabraski dominated the WISSOTA Modified feature with a seven-second advantage. Saturday at Rice Lake was a completely different story as the racing turned into an absolute barn burner. Glenz completed the weekend sweep with a late slider on Pat Doar, while Blake Adams and Shane Sabraski put on a thriller in the Modifieds. Sabraski also charged through the Super Stock field, "Magnum" Ryan Olson went toe-to-toe with some of the best, and Shawn Amundson added another Street Stock victory. Blake and Ben break down the biggest battles, winners, hard chargers, Built 2 sweeps, and storylines from another huge weekend of dirt track racing in Northwest Wisconsin. This Episode brought to you by - MBTV Sports  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    R&R: Jesse Glenz Sweeps, Sabraski Charges & Rice Lake Delivers

  4. Aug 9

    Little Dream Pays BIG! | USA Nationals Recap + Wissota Challenge Preview | Built2Media Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail 🏁 One of the biggest weeks of dirt track racing all season is here, and Ben and Blake are breaking it all down on the Built2Media Podcast! The episode kicks off with one of the hottest topics from the weekend as the guys discuss Simon Wahlstrom's Pure Stock disqualification and what it means moving forward. From there, they head to Rice Lake Speedway to recap the 32nd Annual Little Dream, where Parker Anderson etched his name into the record books. Anderson battled through an incredible 67-car field before collecting a record-setting $30,400 payday, making it one of the richest nights in the event's history. Ben and Blake dive into the biggest moments, standout performances, and what made this year's Little Dream one to remember. The conversation then shifts to Cedar Lake Speedway for the rain-shortened USA Nationals. The guys discuss Pat Doar's outstanding weekend in the Cedar Lake Late Models, Jesse Glenz's Friday night victory, Dan Ebert earning the pole position for the postponed $100,000-to-win finale, and Bobby Pierce's remarkable rebound after a difficult opening night. They also cover the biggest storylines, surprises, and performances from one of the premier dirt late model events in the country. To wrap things up, Ben and Blake preview this weekend's WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series doubleheader at Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway, discussing the championship battle, drivers to watch, key storylines, and what fans can expect from another huge weekend of racing. If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, late models, or simply love hearing the biggest stories from around the region, this is an episode you won't want to miss!  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    Little Dream Pays BIG! | USA Nationals Recap + Wissota Challenge Preview | Built2Media Podcast

  5. Jul 24

    Ep. 103 | Mike Anderson: Consistency, Championships & Chasing Victory

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 103 of the Built2 Media Podcast is here, and this week we're joined by one of the most respected and consistent drivers in Midwest dirt track racing—Mike Anderson, driver of the No. 57 WISSOTA Modified. If you've spent any time around a racetrack in the Upper Midwest, chances are you've seen Mike unloading the car and putting himself in contention by the end of the night. Whether it's a weekly show or one of the biggest paying races of the season, Mike has built a reputation for being one of the toughest competitors in the pit area. Quiet, humble, and incredibly consistent, he's been winning races and earning respect for decades. We sit down with Mike to talk about:  How his racing career got started  The biggest highs and toughest lows throughout the years  What it takes to stay competitive in one of the toughest Modified divisions around  The races and moments that stand out the most  What still motivates him to climb behind the wheel today  The people who have helped him along the way  His thoughts on the current state of dirt track racing Of course, we couldn't let Mike leave without putting him through our famous Two-Minute Questions segment. From random and hilarious questions to getting a glimpse of the man behind the helmet, you'll get to see a side of Mike that fans don't often get to hear. If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, WISSOTA Modifieds, or simply appreciate the drivers who have earned their respect one lap at a time, this is an episode you won't want to miss.  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    Ep. 103 | Mike Anderson: Consistency, Championships & Chasing Victory

  6. Jul 17

    R&R: First Career Win FT. Ryan Olson, Plus the Biggest Movers of the Weekend

    Send us Fan Mail This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, we're breaking down another action-packed weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway! Fresh off a dominant performance and FIRST career WIN, we're joined by Ryan Olson after sweeping the night with both a heat race and feature win to earn himself a Built2 Media Sweep Broom. Ryan walks us through his incredible opening lap move that helped put him in position for victory, talks about how his 2026 season has been going, and what goals he still has for the remainder of the year. Of course, we also dive into all of the biggest storylines from the weekend as Ben and Blake recap the winners, standout performances, hard chargers, sweeps, and everything else that had fans talking. Hard Chargers of the Weekend Red Cedar Speedway  Modifieds: Shane Halopka (+6)  Late Models: Jake Redetzke (+10)  Street Stocks: Mike Pratt (+7)  USRA Late Models: James McFadden (+4) Rice Lake Speedway  Modifieds: Michael Truscott (+5)  Super Stocks: Mickey Anderson (+4)  Midwest Modifieds: Cody Cimfl (+8)  Street Stocks: Kolton Brauer (+10)  Pure Stocks: Simon Wahlstrom (+12) There's plenty to talk about this week, including the biggest movers, clean sweeps, exciting finishes, and all the racing action from two of the Midwest's premier dirt tracks. Tune in and let us know who impressed you most this weekend! This Episode brought to you by - MBTV Sports  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    R&R: First Career Win FT. Ryan Olson, Plus the Biggest Movers of the Weekend

  7. Jul 10

    R&R: Rice Lake Fireworks, Tardy Memorial & Border Battle Winners

    Send us Fan Mail 🏁 This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, Ben and Blake break down an action-packed Fourth of July weekend featuring one of the biggest nights of the season at Rice Lake Speedway! The guys recap Joey Jensen's incredible double victory, winning both Super Stock and Midwest Mod features at the 10th annual Kyle Runkle Memorial. They also dive into one of the wildest finishes of the year as Kennedy Swan edged out Blake Adams in an unforgettable Modified battle that had fans on their feet until the final lap. The conversation also covers this week's Built2 Media Hard Chargers and Clean Sweep winners: 🧹 Built2 Media Clean Sweep • Simon Wahlstrom – Pure Stocks (Kyle Runkle Memorial) 💥 Hard Chargers • Blake Adams – Modifieds (+6 to 2nd) • Mike Loomis – Super Stocks (+8 to 9th) • Les Duellman – Midwest Mods (+7 to 15th) • Parker Anderson – Street Stocks (+5 to 2nd) • Carsyn Olson – Pure Stocks (+8 to 4th) The guys then shift their attention to one of the biggest grassroots racing events in the Midwest as they preview the Jeff Tardy Memorial at Hibbing Speedway and opening night of the Fastlane Motorsports Northland Super Stock Series. They break down the huge purses, unique bonus awards, fan giveaways, and discuss why Ryan Aho continues to raise the bar with one of the premier racing events of the summer. To wrap things up, Ben and Blake recap the Great Lakes Border Battle at Gondik Law Speedway, highlighting feature victories by Darrel Nelson, Jody Bellefeuille, Shane Sabraski, Jake Smith, and Austin Fencl. If you love Midwest dirt track racing, big-money specials, hard chargers, incredible finishes, and everything happening around the region, this is an episode you won't want to miss! This Episode brought to you by - Red Cedar Speedway  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    R&R: Rice Lake Fireworks, Tardy Memorial & Border Battle Winners

  8. Jul 3

    R&R: Double Features, Clean Sweep & Weekend Recap Ft. Josh Wahlstrom

    Send us Fan Mail The R&R Series is your go-to weekly recap for all the action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway, bringing you the biggest moments, standout performances, and stories from the weekend. This week, Josh Wahlstrom is coming off one of the biggest weekends of his racing career, and he's joining us to break it all down! Josh kicked things off Friday night at Red Cedar Speedway by charging forward +6 positions in the USRA Late Model feature to pick up an impressive feature victory. He wasn't done there. Saturday night at Rice Lake Speedway, he backed it up with a heat race win and another feature victory, earning himself a Built2 Media Clean Sweep Broom to cap off an unforgettable weekend. We dive into everything that made the weekend so special, discuss what was working behind the wheel, and learn more about Josh's journey into racing, how he developed into a consistent and competitive Late Model driver in the area, and what life is like away from the racetrack. As always on the R&R Series, Blake and Ben also break down all the racing action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway. We cover the biggest winners, standout performances, Hard Chargers, Clean Sweep Brooms, and the biggest storylines from another exciting weekend of dirt track racing. If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, you won't want to miss this episode!  At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination.  Support the show

    R&R: Double Features, Clean Sweep & Weekend Recap Ft. Josh Wahlstrom
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Built 2 Media Podcast is where racing, real stories, and complete chaos come together. Hosted by Blake and Ben, two racers (or former racers depending on the week) who think they know everything about dirt track racing, the show mixes race recaps, hot takes, arguments, laughs, and plenty of unfiltered moments. From breaking down wild nights at the track to talking life outside the pits, no topic stays serious for long. Each week features guests from all levels of racing — from local legends to rising stars — sharing how they got started, their biggest moments, and their honest take on the racing community. If you love grassroots racing, bench racing with your buddies, and podcasts that don’t take themselves too seriously, this is the show for you. ⚠️ Warning: foul language, bad opinions, and occasional stupidity encouraged during recording sessions.

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  • Creator
    Blake Anderson & Ben Brost
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Built2 Media Podcast
  • Show Website
    Built2 Media Podcast

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