Grip Strip Podcast

Philip G. Mathew
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The Grip Strip Podcast created by Philip Mathew and co-host Josh Huffine looks at all types of motorsports and sports with an unfiltered perspective.  Phil and Josh invite other passionate media and fans to speak about the current and past stories that are interesting and thought-provoking.

  1. Jun 9

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 - The Greatest Day In Motorsports VII/RIP Rowdy

    Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 discusses major motorsport events (with special guest host Joe Passero), including the death of Kyle Busch, thrilling finishes in IndyCar and NASCAR, and highlights from recent Formula 1 and other series. Major Points: Kyle Busch passes away at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis. Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in its history. A pit strategy penalty impacted the points for the polesitter, Palou, after leading the most laps. Daniel Suarez claims victory at the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, marking his third career win. Ross Chastain secures his third win in the rain-shortened O’Reilly race for JR Motorsports. Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive victory. Discusses key player performances and points standings leading into upcoming races in Detroit and Nashville.

    2h 10m

  2. Jun 9

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 - Austin 316/TGDIM Preface

    Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 covers recent NASCAR events, highlights from Indy 500 qualifying, and previews for upcoming races across various motorsport series. Major Points NASCAR at Dover featured Hamlin's domination in the All-Star Race and noted pit road issues for multiple teams. Corey Day secured his second O'Reilly win of the season, alongside standout performances from drivers like That Jones Boy and Zilisch. Palou won the Indy 500 pole, with rain impacting the qualifying format and leading to a challenging situation for several drivers. Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete the racing double. The episode includes previews and picks for upcoming races in F1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and other series.

    1h 49m

  3. Jun 9

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 - Heel-Toe/Full Send

    Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 discusses recent motorsport events including IndyCar, NASCAR, and other racing series while previewing upcoming races. Major Points Christian Lundgaard claims his first IndyCar victory after 47 races. Polesitter Alex Palou faced issues, while Felix Rosenqvist had multiple early crashes. SVG dominates the NASCAR Tripleheader at Watkins Glen, marking his first win of 2026. Zilisch achieves three consecutive wins in the O’Reilly series with a last-lap pass. Kaden Honeycutt earns wins in both the Truck Series and ARCA heading to Dover. The episode includes updates on various racing series: Indy NXT, WEC, WRC, MotoGP, and more. Preview of Indy 500 Qualifying and picks for upcoming NASCAR events.

    1h 38m

  4. Jun 9

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 314 - Donuts Above

    Summary The episode discusses recent developments in motorsports, including the tragic death of Alex Zanardi and various race results across several series. Major Points Alex Zanardi, a former racing champion, passed away at 59. Overview of NASCAR's tripleheader results at Texas and upcoming points for Watkins Glen. Highlights from the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, including the winner and podium positions. Summary of other racing events: Formula 2 in Miami, NHRA, IMSA, Formula E, World Superbikes, WEC, WRC, and MotoGP. Upcoming race picks for IndyCar and NASCAR's tripleheader at Watkins Glen. Josh's Sim Segment

    1h 49m

  5. Jun 9

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 - First Time, Long Time

    Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 covers recent NASCAR events, significant race outcomes, and highlights from various motorsport series. Major Points Hurricane Hocevar wins his first Cup Series race at Talladega amid a major wreck taking out over 60% of the field. Corey Day secures his first O’Reilly Series win; Sheldon Creed wins the $100K Dash 4 Cash. Andy Jankowiak wins his first ARCA race; significant performances noted from Cleetus McFarland and Isabella Robusto. NFL Draft recap includes key team takeaways. Coverage of various motorsport events: WRC, MotoGP, NHRA, Formula E, and more. Preview and picks for upcoming Texas NASCAR tripleheader, including Craftsman Trucks, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series.

    1h 24m

  6. Apr 27

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 312 - Repeats/NFL Draft

    Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 312 covers updates on various motorsports events, highlights key players, and features discussions on the NFL Draft. Recap of IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, including winner and podium details. Analysis of NASCAR Cup Series performances and upcoming events, focusing on Kansas and Talladega. Discussion of the NFL Draft and its implications for teams. Updates on Supercross, Supercars, World Superbike, WEC, IMSA, WRC, MotoGP, and NHRA events. Picks for Talladega along with the Tate Fogleman Algorithm Josh’s Sim Segment and Where To Find Phil, Josh and the GSP.

    1h 30m

  7. Apr 27

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 311 - Rory Repeats and Gibbs Finally Wins

    Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 311 discusses NASCAR's exciting Bristol tripleheader, with notable performances and updates from various motorsport events. Rory McIlroy joining Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods as repeat Masters champions also is discussed. Major Points Gibbs wins his first NASCAR Cup race after strategic decisions. Larson and Blaney (along with Ty Gibbs) dominated but were unable to overcome track position late. Connor Zilisch used track position in the O'Reilly race to hold off a dominant Kyle Larson. Chris Bell secured his first Truck win since 2017. Rory McIlroy repeats at The Masters, joining another prestigious group after winning the Grand Slam last year. Coverage includes updates from Supercross, WRC, Supercars, NHRA, World Superbikes, and more.

    1h 17m

  8. Apr 13

    Grip Strip Podcast Episode 310 - A Tradition Unlike Any Other, The GSP!

    Hello friends! Welcome to an April tradition, where Phil and Josh do their best Jim Nantz impressions at The Masters during Masters week. Major Points: Highlights the NASCAR O’Reilly/Craftsman Truck Series results at Rockingham. Discusses key players and storylines for the upcoming Bristol races. Mentions issues surrounding Eldrick and The Masters. Recaps Supercross events in St. Louis and Nashville. Covers results from Super Formula at Motegi and WRC Rally Croatia. Includes updates on NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. Provides NASCAR Tripleheader picks for Truck Series, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series. Features Josh’s sim racing segment.

    1h 8m
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The Grip Strip Podcast created by Philip Mathew and co-host Josh Huffine looks at all types of motorsports and sports with an unfiltered perspective.  Phil and Josh invite other passionate media and fans to speak about the current and past stories that are interesting and thought-provoking.

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  • Creator
    Philip G. Mathew
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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