<![CDATA[Burn It Down Podcast]]>Start your engines with Burn It Down, the twice‑weekly NASCAR hangout where Ross and Josh talk racing the way fans actually talk racing. From wild finishes to bold bets, they break down the sport with humor, heat, and real‑deal knowledge. If NASCAR is your thing, this is your show.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 12 May 2026 23:33:46 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 20:44:51 GMT60Ross Tatum<p>Start your engines with <b>Burn It Down</b>, the twice‑weekly NASCAR hangout where Ross and Josh talk racing the way fans actually talk racing. From wild finishes to bold bets, they break down the sport with humor, heat, and real‑deal knowledge. If NASCAR is your thing, this is your show.</p>episodicRoss Tatumnascarfan3124@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[SVG Does It Again, Love Loves Zilisch, Watkins Glen Recap]]>The conversation covers Mother's Day celebrations, racing strategy and decision-making, inconsistencies in NASCAR officiating, and an impressive race performance by SVG. The hosts discuss their Mother's Day experiences, the impact of confidence on race performance, and the controversial decisions made by NASCAR officials. The conversation also highlights the exceptional performance of SVG in a recent race, showcasing his driving skills and dominance on the track. The conversation covers SVG's exceptional performance at the road course, concerns about Clint Boyer's commentary, Joey Logano's struggles, Hendrick Motorsports' performance concerns, and predictions for the All-Star Race and future races.

Takeaways

  • Mother's Day celebrations
  • Racing strategy and decision-making
  • Inconsistencies in NASCAR officiating
  • Impressive race performance by SVG SVG's impressive performance at the road course
  • Concerns about Clint Boyer's performance as a commentator

Chapters

  • 00:00 Mother's Day Celebrations
  • 06:01 Inconsistencies in NASCAR Officiating
  • 32:33 SVG's Dominance at the Road Course
  • 43:24 Hendrick Motorsports' Performance Concerns
  • 49:47 All-Star Race and Future Predictions
]]>97feb048-e60e-4880-bfad-7e33c3cfb130Mon, 11 May 2026 02:28:27 GMT<p>The conversation covers Mother's Day celebrations, racing strategy and decision-making, inconsistencies in NASCAR officiating, and an impressive race performance by SVG. The hosts discuss their Mother's Day experiences, the impact of confidence on race performance, and the controversial decisions made by NASCAR officials. The conversation also highlights the exceptional performance of SVG in a recent race, showcasing his driving skills and dominance on the track. The conversation covers SVG's exceptional performance at the road course, concerns about Clint Boyer's commentary, Joey Logano's struggles, Hendrick Motorsports' performance concerns, and predictions for the All-Star Race and future races.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mother's Day celebrations</li><li>Racing strategy and decision-making</li><li>Inconsistencies in NASCAR officiating</li><li>Impressive race performance by SVG SVG's impressive performance at the road course</li><li>Concerns about Clint Boyer's performance as a commentator</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Mother's Day Celebrations</li><li>06:01 Inconsistencies in NASCAR Officiating</li><li>32:33 SVG's Dominance at the Road Course</li><li>43:24 Hendrick Motorsports' Performance Concerns</li><li>49:47 All-Star Race and Future Predictions</li></ul>no00:58:48264SVG Does It Again, Love Loves Zilisch, Watkins Glen Recapfull<![CDATA[Will Anyone Beat SVG? Burn It Down Betcast ]]>Ricky and Ross discuss their betting picks and strategies for the upcoming Walkins Glen race, expressing concerns about certain drivers and teams. They also share insights on head-to-head bets and the impact of qualifying on betting odds.

Takeaways

  • Strategic betting involves considering driver performance, team speed, and qualifying results.
  • Qualifying results can impact betting odds, and head-to-head bets offer an alternative betting option.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Betting Concerns
  • 05:51 Ross's Outright Picks
]]>f07df49b-8249-44d2-b954-57288b4790ddFri, 08 May 2026 01:11:45 GMT<p>Ricky and Ross discuss their betting picks and strategies for the upcoming Walkins Glen race, expressing concerns about certain drivers and teams. They also share insights on head-to-head bets and the impact of qualifying on betting odds.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strategic betting involves considering driver performance, team speed, and qualifying results.</li><li>Qualifying results can impact betting odds, and head-to-head bets offer an alternative betting option.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Betting Concerns</li><li>05:51 Ross's Outright Picks</li></ul>no00:18:47263Will Anyone Beat SVG? Burn It Down Betcast full<![CDATA[Chase Elliot the GOAT?]]>The conversation covers a range of topics including life updates, weekend recaps, race recaps for Craftsman Trucks, ORAPs, and NASCAR Cup Series, as well as discussions on driver performance, track conditions, tire strategy, and pit road incidents. Key takeaways include the consistency of Chase Elliott, challenges with passing on the track, and the impact of pit road incidents on driver performance. The conversation delves into the performance of NASCAR contenders, including Joey Logano's struggles and Kyle Larson's performance. It also explores Christopher Bell's unlucky streak and Kyle Busch's behavior. The discussion covers driver behavior and rivalries, including incidents involving Ryan Priest vs. Ty Gibbs and Kyle Busch vs. John Hunter Nemechek. Additionally, the hosts share their Texas picks and preview the upcoming race at Watkins Glen.

Takeaways

  • Consistency of Chase Elliott
  • Pit Road Incidents
  • Track Conditions and Passing Challenges
  • Tire Strategy and Performance
  • Driver Performance and Execution NASCAR contenders and performance
  • Driver behavior and rivalries

Chapters

  • 00:00 Passing Challenges and Pit Road Incidents
  • 36:01 Joey Logano's Struggles and Kyle Larson's Performance
  • 42:16 Ryan Priest vs. Ty Gibbs and Kyle Busch vs. John Hunter Nemechek
  • 53:32 Texas Picks and Watkins Glen Preview
]]>aeff7754-15ef-41bc-b372-3a0f179f97d5Tue, 05 May 2026 02:17:06 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including life updates, weekend recaps, race recaps for Craftsman Trucks, ORAPs, and NASCAR Cup Series, as well as discussions on driver performance, track conditions, tire strategy, and pit road incidents. Key takeaways include the consistency of Chase Elliott, challenges with passing on the track, and the impact of pit road incidents on driver performance. The conversation delves into the performance of NASCAR contenders, including Joey Logano's struggles and Kyle Larson's performance. It also explores Christopher Bell's unlucky streak and Kyle Busch's behavior. The discussion covers driver behavior and rivalries, including incidents involving Ryan Priest vs. Ty Gibbs and Kyle Busch vs. John Hunter Nemechek. Additionally, the hosts share their Texas picks and preview the upcoming race at Watkins Glen.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consistency of Chase Elliott</li><li>Pit Road Incidents</li><li>Track Conditions and Passing Challenges</li><li>Tire Strategy and Performance</li><li>Driver Performance and Execution NASCAR contenders and performance</li><li>Driver behavior and rivalries</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Passing Challenges and Pit Road Incidents</li><li>36:01 Joey Logano's Struggles and Kyle Larson's Performance</li><li>42:16 Ryan Priest vs. Ty Gibbs and Kyle Busch vs. John Hunter Nemechek</li><li>53:32 Texas Picks and Watkins Glen Preview</li></ul>no00:58:5520263Chase Elliot the GOAT?full<![CDATA[Betcast: Wurth 400 at Texas]]>The Burn It Down Betcast hosts discuss their predictions and insights for the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway. They share their top picks for outright winners, top fives, and top tens, as well as their thoughts on the track and race strategy.

Takeaways

  • Race predictions and insights
  • Consideration of track conditions and race strategy

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
  • 07:36 Discussion on Top Five Predictions
  • 17:06 Closing Remarks and Recap
]]>abec2bb8-35b6-455d-9108-bf7871e6022cThu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>The Burn It Down Betcast hosts discuss their predictions and insights for the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway. They share their top picks for outright winners, top fives, and top tens, as well as their thoughts on the track and race strategy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Race predictions and insights</li><li>Consideration of track conditions and race strategy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates</li><li>07:36 Discussion on Top Five Predictions</li><li>17:06 Closing Remarks and Recap</li></ul>no00:19:2020262Betcast: Wurth 400 at Texasfull<![CDATA[Hurricane Hocevar, Cleetus Almost Wins It! Drivers Athletes?]]>The Burn It Down podcast hosts discuss the Arca series at Talladega, the debate on whether NASCAR drivers are athletes, and the Cup race at Talladega. They also express concerns about the current state of racing and the need for improvements. The conversation covers a range of topics including the NASCAR race at Talladega, the performance of specific drivers, controversies around race rules, and predictions for future races. The hosts also discuss their picks for upcoming races and share insights on the racing industry.

Takeaways

  • Arca series at Talladega showcased entertaining racing with Cletus McFarland's near-win and Andy J's victory.
  • Debate on whether NASCAR drivers are athletes sparks discussion on fitness and athleticism in racing. NASCAR race at Talladega
  • Performance of specific drivers
  • Controversies around race rules
  • Predictions for future races
  • Insights on the racing industry

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Arca Series at Talladega
  • 08:36 Discussion on Cup Race at Talladega and Concerns About Racing
  • 53:07 Insights on Driver Performance and Racing Industry
]]>83f06398-6019-4dd0-ab1f-9013df24e803Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:50:23 GMT<p>The Burn It Down podcast hosts discuss the Arca series at Talladega, the debate on whether NASCAR drivers are athletes, and the Cup race at Talladega. They also express concerns about the current state of racing and the need for improvements. The conversation covers a range of topics including the NASCAR race at Talladega, the performance of specific drivers, controversies around race rules, and predictions for future races. The hosts also discuss their picks for upcoming races and share insights on the racing industry.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Arca series at Talladega showcased entertaining racing with Cletus McFarland's near-win and Andy J's victory.</li><li>Debate on whether NASCAR drivers are athletes sparks discussion on fitness and athleticism in racing. NASCAR race at Talladega</li><li>Performance of specific drivers</li><li>Controversies around race rules</li><li>Predictions for future races</li><li>Insights on the racing industry</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Arca Series at Talladega</li><li>08:36 Discussion on Cup Race at Talladega and Concerns About Racing</li><li>53:07 Insights on Driver Performance and Racing Industry</li></ul>no00:57:41110Hurricane Hocevar, Cleetus Almost Wins It! Drivers Athletes?full<![CDATA[BetCast Talladega]]>The conversation covers a detailed analysis of the Talladega race, including predictions for outright winners, top five, top three, top ten, and winning manufacturer. The impact of manufacturers on race outcomes and the strategy for DFS at Talladega are also discussed.

Takeaways

  • Manufacturer impact on race outcomes
  • DFS strategy for Talladega

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Talladega Betcast
  • 06:15 Outright Winner Predictions Continued
  • 12:18 Winning Manufacturer Prediction
]]>27f22e98-9653-4b87-b36c-1708edd65078Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:45:47 GMT<p>The conversation covers a detailed analysis of the Talladega race, including predictions for outright winners, top five, top three, top ten, and winning manufacturer. The impact of manufacturers on race outcomes and the strategy for DFS at Talladega are also discussed.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Manufacturer impact on race outcomes</li><li>DFS strategy for Talladega</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Talladega Betcast</li><li>06:15 Outright Winner Predictions Continued</li><li>12:18 Winning Manufacturer Prediction</li></ul>no00:16:5220262BetCast Talladegabonus<![CDATA[What in the Cody Ware]]>The podcast episode begins with a weekend recap, followed by a detailed analysis of the O-Raps race, including a controversial incident involving Carson Quaffle. The hosts then discuss the cup race, highlighting the dominance of Toyota and the exciting finish. The episode concludes with a passionate discussion about Cody Ware's impact on the cup series and the controversy surrounding his presence in the sport. The conversation delves into the challenges of driver qualification and team ownership, highlighting the impact of last names and inconsistencies in driver approval. It also covers lower tier series performance, race strategy, regular season championship implications, team performance, and race picks. The discussion emphasizes the impact of car performance on driver results and the implications of stage racing on race outcomes.

Takeaways

  • Exciting finishes
  • Toyota dominance
  • Cody Ware's impact Driver Qualification
  • Inconsistency in NASCAR
  • Performance and Strategy
  • Racing Challenges

Chapters

  • 00:00 Cup Race Finish and Cody Ware Controversy
  • 33:30 Driver Qualification and Team Ownership
  • 39:09 Race Recap and Strategy
  • 45:33 Team Performance and Racing Challenges
]]>84941c79-a3e9-449c-aef3-20001bdc3ce3Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:51:14 GMT<p>The podcast episode begins with a weekend recap, followed by a detailed analysis of the O-Raps race, including a controversial incident involving Carson Quaffle. The hosts then discuss the cup race, highlighting the dominance of Toyota and the exciting finish. The episode concludes with a passionate discussion about Cody Ware's impact on the cup series and the controversy surrounding his presence in the sport. The conversation delves into the challenges of driver qualification and team ownership, highlighting the impact of last names and inconsistencies in driver approval. It also covers lower tier series performance, race strategy, regular season championship implications, team performance, and race picks. The discussion emphasizes the impact of car performance on driver results and the implications of stage racing on race outcomes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Exciting finishes</li><li>Toyota dominance</li><li>Cody Ware's impact Driver Qualification</li><li>Inconsistency in NASCAR</li><li>Performance and Strategy</li><li>Racing Challenges</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Cup Race Finish and Cody Ware Controversy</li><li>33:30 Driver Qualification and Team Ownership</li><li>39:09 Race Recap and Strategy</li><li>45:33 Team Performance and Racing Challenges</li></ul>no00:59:0620269What in the Cody Warefull