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Before the GreenS3:E38 From Martinsville To PhoenixWe are headed to the final race of the 2024 season with tons of drama behind us.2024-11-1044 min
Before the GreenS3:E37 From Homestead To MartinsvilleWe are headed to the penultimate race of the season and many of the favorites have not yet locked themselves in to the final round of the playoffs.2024-10-3133 min
Before the GreenS3:E36 From Las Vegas to HomesteadWe've got a show for you today where we talk about all things that happened in Vegas (troubles for many playoff contenders, poor pit stop performances, etc.), as well as look forward to the upcoming race at Homestead.2024-10-2746 min
Before the GreenS3:E35 From Charlotte To Las VegasA devastated Evan and an elated Korey try to put on a show with a missing Donnie.2024-10-1730 min
Before the GreenS3:E34 From Talladega To CharlotteEvan and Korey discuss all things Talladega and share their picks for Charlotte. As the season winds down, the drama picks up!
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Before the GreenS3:E32 From Bristol To KansasWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
This weeks topics:
Justin Haley and Corey Lajoie to switch rides, Zane Smith back in the running for the third FRM car and Harrison Burton to Xfinity with AM Racing in 2025
Kyle Larson dominates a very atypical Bristol race with only 3 cautions and very little tire wear
With four drivers eliminated we discuss our surprise of the playoffs thus far, both good and bad
We make our elimination brackets for the Round of 12
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Before the GreenS3:E31 From Watkins Glen To BristolWe've got an episode full of disagreements this week following an unpredictable race in Martinsville. Some of the topics discussed are:
Are wildcard races not OK for the playoffs?
Is Alex Bowman truly the best performing driver at HMS these past two weeks?
Who would pick Chase Briscoe to win at Bristol?
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Before the GreenS3:E30 From Atlanta To Watkins GlenWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
This weeks topics:
Charters, charters, charters. It was a topic that wasn’t supposed to spill over into the playoffs, but here we are.
Denny Hamlin’s poor result: Was it poor strategy or a slow car?
Some drivers had a great day in Atlanta, other drivers struggled for the entirety of the race. Can those drivers who made gains maintain them?
Team Penske made a huge statement, but do they think they can keep it u...2024-09-1241 min
Before the GreenS3:E29 From Darlington To AtlantaWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
This week, the guys have quite a few topics to discuss:
Chase Briscoe's win in the Southern 500 is a significant achievement, but did it raise expectations for his future performance in better equipment.
The regular season championship is won by Tyler Reddick, but does the fact Kyle Larson was only one point behind after missing a race water it down a bit?
There is a difference of opinion on whether Kyle Busch can still win a race in the playoffs...2024-09-0551 min
Before the GreenS3:E28 From Daytona To DarlingtonIn what can only be described as the upset of the season, Harrison Burton pulls off the victory in Daytona, clinching a playoff berth from 34th place in the points standings and setting up a very dramatic Darlington race as we now have Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace on the outside looking in. There's lots of pressure to be had for Chris Beuscher and Ty Gibbs as well as they are far from locked in.
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Before the GreenS3:E26 From Richmond To Michigan feat. Ben RhodesWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Richmond took the term controversial to an absolutely new height. With penalties unveiled and feelings hurt, we have a lot to discuss.
Ben Rhodes drops by to talk the upcoming race at Speedway 660 in Geary, NB on Labour Day weekend.
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Before the GreenS3:E25 From Indianapolis to RichmondWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
As we leave the controversial finish that concluded the Brickyard 400, we head towards Richmond, following the Olympic break, full of optimism and a hope for lots of drama as the season continues to unfold.
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Hiring to Firing PodcastMotivating Employees Who Are Introverts: Lessons From Spider-Man, Office Space, and The Big Bang TheoryIn this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chat with guest Stacey Chazin, founder and principal of I-Factor Leadership, about motivating introverts in the workplace. Featuring clips from some of their favorite TV and movie introverts — Peter Parker in Spider-Man, Milton in Office Space, and Sheldon in Big Bang Theory — the episode features an insightful discussion on what makes introverts tick, how they can succeed in an extroverted work environment, and practical tips for managers to support introverted employees. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, this episode offers valuable insi...2024-07-2333 min
Before the GreenS3:E24 From Pocono To IndianapolisWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
With one of the “tricks” now out of the bag, we are heading out of Pocono and headed towards Indianapolis; and the final race before the Olympic break. There’s lots to discuss as we transition tracks!
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Before the GreenS3:E23 From Chicago To PoconoWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Chicago has come and gone, and so has Alex Bowman’s winless streak. We’ve got some happy hosts this week, or at least one, and as we head to Pocono, the discussion is all about Bubba and Alex, and who can run well moving forward!
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2024-07-101h 01Hiring to Firing PodcastManaging Employee Compliance in Highly Regulated IndustriesIn this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Josh Riggs, owner of Social Cannabis, based in Denver, CO. They delve into the complexities of managing employee conduct in the highly regulated cannabis industry and reflect on the evolution of the industry, highlighting its unexpected sophistication and the challenges of compliance with various laws. Tune in for a unique discussion featuring clips from Dave Chappelle's Half Baked.Troutman Pepper's Labor + Employment Practice Group provides comprehensive thought leadership through various channels. We regularly issue advisories that offer timely insights...2024-07-1027 min
Before the GreenS3:E22 From Nashville To ChicagoWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
As we leave a record-breaking event at Nashville, we are ready to head to Chicago where we will attempt to run the event without fear of it being completely rain-soaked.
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Before the GreenS3:E21 From New Hampshire To NashvilleWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
We have an unfortunate mishap that occurred this week so you’re stuck with only one host; Evan. We lost Episode 21 due to technology, but we wanted you to have something to enjoy so here are the topics we discussed during the episode and what we’ll be looking forward to as we head to Chicago!
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Before the GreenS3:E20 From Iowa to New HampshireWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
After a fantastic debut for Iowa, we get prepared to head to New Hampshire. As MTJ announced his retirement early in the week, our host Donnie is looking forward to seeing him perform well at one of his many “home tracks.”
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2024-06-1949 minHiring to Firing PodcastEmploying Foreign Talent: Visa Challenges and Compliance Insights, Featuring The ProposalIn this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs delve into the complexities of employing foreign workers with special guest Robert Lee, partner at Troutman Pepper who leads the firm's immigration practice. Listen as they discuss various work visas and legal compliance issues involving business immigration. The episode also explores the real-life implications of visa denials and the process of marriage-based citizenship, featuring clips from the popular film, The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.Troutman Pepper's Labor + Employment Practice Group provides comprehensive thought leadership through various channels. We regularly issue advisories...2024-06-1830 min
Before the GreenS3:E19 From Sonoma to IowaWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
One of the most drama-filled road course races in some time occurred on Sunday. Sonoma put on a show, and there’s no real debating it. Looking forward to Iowa, a track the cup series has never ran before, there is a lot that is unknown and up for discovery.
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Before the GreenS3:E18 From Madison to SonomaWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Gateway was a race full of adversity for may of the top drivers in the Cup series which gave opportunity for others to capitalise, and they did. With Austin Cindric getting a win the playoff picture now begins to look a little murkier, especially near the bubble.
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Before the GreenS3:E17 From Charlotte to MadisonWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
A little rain never hurt anybody, except for Kyle Larson and his fans. What promised to be a great weekend ended up with a lot of disappointment for many, and a tinge of what could have been for all.
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Before the GreenS3:E16 From North Wilkesboro to CharlotteWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
The All-Star race may have been a non-points event, but multiple people served notice that they mean business. We’re talking Logano, half-way through the regular season recap, the softer tire experiment and yes, we’re talking Stenhouse versus Busch!
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Before the GreenS3:E15 From Darlington to North WilkesboroWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
It’s officially All-Star time and with Darlington and it’s drama just barely behind us, who knows what the short track at North Wilkesboro could bring. We’ve got all the latest topics to discuss and a lot to look forward to!
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Before the GreenS3:E14 From Kansas to DarlingtonWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
The greatest NASCAR race of all-time is a title that is highly disputed and highly regarded, but is it possible we just saw it? That depends, but the guys spend a lot of time discussing the race in its entirety, including the closest finish in NASCAR history.
The Caution Break Segment follows up with a look at many of the Cup Series paint schemes of the week, and we round it all out with a forecast of Darlington and o...2024-05-0959 min
Before the GreenS3:E13 From Dover to KansasWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Dover was all over the place…literally. We had high groove, low groove and middle, yet the cream, as almost always, rose to the top. We had a great battle at the end for the win between two giants of the sport, some late race strategy interrupted by calamity and more.
Hang out with us while we prepare to head to Kansas!
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Before the GreenS3:E12 From Talladega to DoverWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Talladega was kind of like Tallasnooza until Stage 3, but what do our hosts think about the race overall? Was the end redeeming enough for the whole race?
With Dover just around the corner, who do our hosts think is the driver to watch?
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Before the GreenS3:E11 From Texas to TalladegaWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Texas has brought about a substantial change in stature going from worst track on the circuit to what many consider to be somewhat decent racing. As we look back over Texas, we get optimistic about the upcoming race at Talladega!
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Before the GreenS3:E10 From Martinsville to TexasWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
After a crazy good start to the season, 3 consecutive weeks of less-than-stellar racing has our hosts pondering the same questions as everyone else. When is NASCAR going to fix this?
In positive news, we’re heading to Texas, a 1.5 miler; the type of track the NextGen has really shone quite brightly at. Who do our hosts think is going to do well?
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Before the GreenS3:E9 From Richmond to Martinsville feat. Brayton LasterWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Richmond was a rather non-dramatic affair bookended by the highest levels of drama on behalf of drivers and NASCAR sanctioning body themselves. As we head to Martinsville, we’re hoping to recapture the magic of the early season and continue to build excitement and anticipation for weeks to come.
We also have Brayton Laster, part-time ARCA driver, pizza lover extraordinaire and all-around great guy join us during the Caution Break where we have a nice lengthy conversation about his ca...2024-04-041h 18
Before the GreenS3:E8 From COTA to RichmondWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Au Revoir to Austin, TX, let’s head back to the short tracks and Richmond, VA. As the season rolls on things are heating up on the track with new rivalries forming and summer approaching. While the regular season is far from over, we’re beginning to get a picture of how it’s going to play out moving forward, and it’s looking like we’re in for a great season of racing!
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Before the GreenS3:E7 From Bristol to COTAWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
Bristol has come and gone, but these guys will likely never get “tired” of talking about it. As we head to Austin, TX for the first road course racing action of the season at COTA, we make some bold picks for the weekend ahead and express all of our opinions about the week that just past!
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Before the GreenS3:E6 From Phoenix to Bristol w/ Cole ButcherWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
As we say goodbye to Phoenix until the Championship weekend, we say hello to Bristol, and more importantly, guest of the week, Cole Butcher!
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Before the GreenS3:E5 From Las Vegas to PhoenixWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
On Sunday we ended up rolling the dice at the first 1.5 mile track on the Cup Series schedule, and it wasn’t all bad, just ask Evan.
As we get geared up for Phoenix, the precursor to the 2024 season finale, what do the guys think we can expect?
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Before the GreenS3:E4 From Atlanta to Las VegasWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
What can only be described as one of the greatest races of the NextGen era (perhaps the best?) leads us back to the track that Donnie describes as having the worst race of the same era. Can the momentum continue?
We talk about these topics and much more!
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Before the GreenS3:E3 From Daytona to AtlantaWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
With the Daytona 500 in the proverbial rearview mirror, we’ve got a ton of fun topics to cover, partially due to the fact that the qualifying procedure for Daytona provides an increased amount of on-track activity.
Donnie has also returned (hence the delay in recording) and we have a rather lengthy discussion with him in regards to his time in Daytona.
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Before the GreenS3:E2 From LA Coliseum to DaytonaWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
As NASCAR leaves LA in a rush to escape the monumental rain that was forecast, we start heading towards to Daytona for Speedweek and the Daytona 500. The weather may have affected the Clash and tempered the drama a bit, but we’ve still got a lot to talk about, and way more to look forward to.
We play our first “pick-3” game of the season, as Donnie and Korey attempt to stump each other on their NASCAR knowledge.
...2024-02-0849 minHiring to Firing PodcastDressing for Success: Workplace Fashion Inspired by Julia Roberts' Erin BrockovichIn this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs welcome Katie Stark, senior director, commercial counsel for Collegium Pharmaceutical. The team delves into the topic of dress codes, drawing inspiration from the movie Erin Brockovich, and explores the intersection of personal style and professional expectations. As a bonus, the trio also share their most embarrassing fashion faux pas!Tune in for a lively and enlightening conversation about navigating the world of workplace fashion.The Troutman Pepper Labor + Employment Practice Group regularly issues advisories, offering timely insights into the evolving...2024-02-0627 min
Before the GreenS3:E1 Season PreviewWelcome to your favourite weekly NASCAR podcast, Before the Green.
This is our season preview episode, the first of season 3 and we’ve got a ton of topics to discuss including some off-season news, like Noah Gragson officially ending up in the #10 SHR car, some 2024 preseason preview items, like our picks for the championship winner, and even some shorter scope preview items like our preview of the 3rd consecutive Clash at the LA Coliseum.
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Before the GreenOS2:E10 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Dale Earnhardt Jr.Could it ever have been anyone else? We finally get to Dale Earnhardt, Jr.2024-01-2411 minHiring to Firing PodcastA Deep Dive Into Internal Workplace Investigations: Tom Cruise's Minority ReportIn this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Marie Latoff, president and founder of Verita, LLC, a firm specializing in workplace investigations. Drawing parallels from the movie Minority Report, they discuss best practices and pitfalls to avoid when conducting workplace investigations.Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion about navigating the investigation process.The Troutman Pepper Labor + Employment Practice Group regularly issues advisories, offering timely insights into the evolving employment law landscape. We also maintain the HiringToFiring.Law Blog, a resource spotlighting best practices...2024-01-2333 min
Before the GreenOS2:E9 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Dale EarnhardtThe Intimidator himself, Dale Earnhardt.2024-01-1712 min
Before the GreenOS2:E8 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Jeff GordonThe Rainbow Warrior and the dominant force of the 1990s, Jeff Gordon.2024-01-1011 minHiring to Firing PodcastNavigating the Storm: Crisis Management in the WorkplaceIn this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs sit down with Carol Cookerly, founder of Cookerly PR, a national marketing, PR, and crisis management firm. Drawing parallels from the TV show, Ozark, they explore how strategic planning and quick decision-making can effectively manage workplace crises.Listeners can anticipate a thought-provoking conversation on the importance of crisis management in maintaining a healthy work environment, guarding against potential reputational damage, and fostering a culture that encourages resilience and adaptability.Tune in for an enlightening discussion on anticipating and handling crisis...2024-01-0927 min
Before the GreenOS2:E7 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - O. Bruton SmithThe patriarch of SMI and the Smith family of NASCAR track ownership, Bruton Smith.2024-01-0306 min
Before the GreenOS2:E6 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Junior JohnsonThe embodiment of the early image of NASCAR drivers, Junior Johnson.2023-12-2707 min
Before the GreenOS2:E5 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Jimmie JohnsonOne of the few to ever be in the conversation of "Greatest of All-Time," this week we discuss Jimmie Johnson, 7-time Cup Series Champion.2023-12-1309 min
Before the GreenOS2:E4 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Smokey YunickThe greatest example of an innovator in NASCAR, Smokey Yunick is a legend of the sport. Check out this episode to fully understand why.2023-12-0611 min
Before the GreenOS2:E3 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Rick HendrickHow does one change the entire idea of how a racing team should operate? Take a listen to the Rick Hendrick story and you'll find out!2023-11-2917 min
Before the GreenOS2:E2 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Richard PettyThis week we discuss the winningest driver in NASCAR history, in terms of both wins and championships.2023-11-2210 min
Before the GreenOS2:E1 Ten Most Influential People in NASCAR - Bill France Jr.Bill France Jr. was instrumental in taking NASCAR from the regional scene to a national sport. His leadership guided NASCAR through it's greatest rise in popularity and is synonymous with the Winston era of the sport.
Join us as we dive into who Bill France Jr. was and why he was so influential upon our sport.2023-11-1508 min
Before the GreenS2:E37 Phoenix: The FinaleHere it is, folks. The final episode of the regular season content!2023-11-081h 06Before the GreenS2:E36 Martinsville to PhoenixWhat a race and what a final four that we have for Phoenix! Ryan Blaney wins and William Byron locks in on points in Martinsville. Marilee, Evan and Donnie discuss all the happenings of the week past, and what we might see heading into Phoenix.
The After the Checkers segment sees us talk about the changing of the guard that we're seeing during this playoff series, the racing package that we saw at Martinsville and the future of Stewart Haas Racing.
During Before the Green we discuss championship weekend...2023-11-011h 01Before the GreenS2:E35 Homestead to MartinsvilleAs the season winds down we're heading to the penultimate race of the season in Martinsville. Catch all the stories now, on Before the Green and After the Checkers.2023-10-2758 minBefore the GreenS2:E34 Las Vegas to HomesteadThe first shot has been fired in the round of 8 as Kyle Larson takes home the victory and punches his ticket to the Championship 4 in Phoenix.
During our "After the Checkers" segment we discuss the race and Kyle Larson's win, Jeff Gordon's comments about Denny Hamlin (and Denny's response), the worst call in NASCAR in recent history from James Small and Ryan Blaney's DQ and the re-Q?
Heading into "Before the Green" we'll fill you in on the storylines that we feel most relevant to Homestead and go over...2023-10-1855 minBefore the GreenS2:E33 The Roval to Las VegasMaybe it's the playoffs, maybe it's Las Vegas coming up, but it gets HOT this week! Evan and Donnie have a strong difference of opinion on a few different topics this week and you're going to love it!2023-10-111h 10Before the GreenS2:E32 Talladega to The RovalYou know what often follows carnage on the track? A little carnage in the "studio."
We hit on all the high and low notes of the weekend and get geared up for what's sure to be a barn-burner at The Roval in Charlotte!2023-10-0451 minBefore the GreenS2:E31 Texas to TalladegaWe have left one of the most predictable races and are now headed towards the most unpredictable race of the playoffs.
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2023-09-2847 minBefore the GreenS2:E30 Bristol to TexasThis week everyone made it in and we had a pile of fun, and know you will, as well!
We talk about:
Denny Hamlin wins in Bristol (and why he's hated so much)
Carson Hocevar continuing to impress and pick up new opportunities
Logano, Harvick, Stenhouse and McDowell are eliminated from playoff contention
Who our 4 elimination picks are for the round of 12
Texas and the storylines to watch there
We also honour the life and legacy...2023-09-2053 minBefore the GreenS2:E29 Kansas to BristolComing out of Kansas we get ready to head to Bristol...and it's going to be wild!2023-09-1340 minBefore the GreenS2:E28 Darlington to KansasPlayoffs always start with a bang, and we're here to discuss it all!
We don't have an In-Between segment this week, however, we have some great discussions on all the happenings of the past week. It's one of those episodes where you just kind of have to listen, you know?2023-09-0759 minBefore the GreenS2:E27 Daytona to DarlingtonWe've potentially maxed out the number of voices we have in the studio...because the gang is all here! Donnie returns, Korey sticks around and Marilee and Evan continue to be present physically, even if they've mentally checked out.
This week's episode covers a lot, but here's a short breakdown of some of the topics:
Martin Truex snags the regular season championship
Chris Buescher wins at Daytona for his 3rd in only 5 races and 28 days
Two major wrecks have vehicle safety at the forefront of...2023-08-3150 minBefore the GreenS2:E26 Watkins Glen to DaytonaThe shortest race in NASCAR's modern era still gives us lots to talk about as the playoffs draw near. With Korey back on the show as Donnie is out temporarily, we discuss everything from Chase Elliott running out of gas to who we think makes the final four at this point in the season.2023-08-2343 minBefore the GreenS2:E25 Indianapolis to Watkins GlenIndianapolis was a fantastic race, which is surprising given the quality of the races we've had there since heading to the road course. Here's what we discuss in this weeks segments:
After the Checkers:
Michael McDowell holds off Chase Elliott to secure his playoff spot via a win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course
HMS has to go 2 for 2 in order to lock all four drivers into the playoffs. Failing to do so means it'll be the first time Chase Elliott or Alex...2023-08-1654 minBefore the GreenS2:E24 Michigan to Indianapolis (featuring Brayton Laster)Do we have a show for you this week! Check it out:
After the Checkers:
We had a fantastic ending to the race that was well worth the 19 hour rain delay with Beuscher going back to back
RFK continues a resurgence as playoffs approach
Noah Gragson is suspended indefinitely by both Legacy Motor Club and NASCAR
Before the Green
Indy Road Course is coming up this week, potentially for...2023-08-091h 04Before the GreenS2:E23 Richmond to MichiganAn action packed race at Richmond this week results in...wait, that's not right.
An almost cautionless race at Richmond this week means a shorter podcast then usual, but don't sleep on it!2023-08-0243 minBefore the GreenS2:E22 Pocono to RichmondThe gang's all here and it gets FIESTY! Donnie and Evan have a fairly major disagreement on an end of race occurrence.
After the Checkers:
- Denny Hamlin wins in Pocono amidst a shower of boos after running Kyle Larson into the Turn 2 wall
- Alex Bowman wrecks and places blame at Denny
- Kyle Larson retaliates under yellow
- Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick have a run-in
Before the Green
- Return...2023-07-2654 minBefore the GreenS2:E21 New Hampshire to PoconoAfter losing audio for one of the voices the whole team had to return and do this whole show over again, and it turned out awesome!
In our After the Checkers segment:
- Martin Truex Jr. wins in dominating fashion at New Hampshire
- Ford continues to struggle, but we discuss what the underlying issues may be
- Silly Season heats up with some new Shane van Gisbergen rumors
Before the Green has us talking about Pocono and answering these...2023-07-2047 minBefore the GreenS2:E20 Atlanta to New HampshireWe had a great race in Atlanta so we have a positive conversation during After the Checkers about where Atlanta stacks up against the other races of the season (and all time). We also talk about:
- William Byron: Is he the class of the field right now? Can he make Championship 4?
- Does the lack of a "Big One" at superspeedway type tracks detract from the quality of the event?
As we move into Before the Green we talk about New Hampshire and what we can...2023-07-1256 minBefore the GreenS2:E19 Chicago to AtlantaWe're a man short this week, but we made do!
Is there anything other than the super impressive win by Shane van Ginsbergen to discuss? Definitely!2023-07-0527 minBefore the GreenS2:E18 Nashville to ChicagoWith the off-week behind us, we're settled in for the rest of the NASCAR season. Let's see what we talk about:
After the Checkers:
- Ross Chastain wins in Nashville leading almost 1/3 of the race
- Tyler Reddick gets a 2 lap penalty for a loose tire that came off on pit road entry. Was it the right call by NASCAR?
- Ryan Blaney manages to find a wall without a SAFER barrier (or wall, as Marilee would say) and has a super aggressive impact.
2023-06-2857 minBefore the GreenS2:E17 Father's Day OffweekWe are missing Marilee this week, but we do have some entertaining conversation to share with you. Since we completed the race recap and preview last week, we decided to take a look at the series at the (basically) mid-season point and go from there. Here's what we talk about:
How our championship 4 picks are looking currently
The biggest surprise (good and bad) of the season
Who is building momentum
Silly Season
And maybe even a bit more!2023-06-2255 minBefore the GreenS2:E16 Sonoma to NashvilleThe gang is back, and here is what you need to know:
After the Checkers
- Martin Truex, Jr. dominates in Sonoma, leading nearly half of the laps in the race and holding off a late charge
- Chase Elliott and Alan Gustafson take a big swing during a late race caution that ultimately fails to get them the win they needed, but still secures a Top-5. We discuss whether it's too little too late or not.
- HMS has seemed to be running a bit weak on...2023-06-1554 minBefore the GreenS2:E15 Gateway to SonomaCheck it out, we're pretty close to halfway through the season, baby! Here's what we hit on this week.
After the Checkers:
Kyle Busch snags his third win on the season
Multiple red flags lead to a lengthy race filled with brake failures
Corey Lajoie's HMS debut
Listener response to Donnie's opinion from S2:E14
Before the Green
We discuss Sonoma
Talk picks for the upcoming week and who is going to excel
2023-06-081h 02Before the GreenS2:E14 Charlotte to GatewayYour favorite, new weekly NASCAR fan podcast is back...and we're back with some aggression. Things get heated this week over various topics, but it starts with something none of us anticipated.
Here's the things we hit on in our After the Checkers segment:
- Ryan Blaney wins the Coke 600, ending a 59-race winless streak
- Aric Almirola and Bubba Wallace have a one-push shoving match
- Denny Hamlin is hooked by Chase Elliott resulting in NASCAR suspending their most popular driver for one race2023-06-0155 minBefore the GreenS2:E13 North Wilkesboro to CharlotteThe gang's all here as we head back to normal and points racing! This week we have one of our hottest debated topics thus far as we attempt to place blame for the McDowell and Gibbs incident, discuss the shear dominance of Kyle Larson and touch on Bubba Wallace who finds himself in controversy yet again, even though the worst is far from his fault.
Join us as we recap the All-Star race and get geared up for Charlotte and the Coca-Cola 600!2023-05-2547 minBefore the GreenS2:E12 Darlington to North WilkesboroThe crew is back in the studio this week with some slight adjustments to the recording situation that forced a bit of a delay in how the podcast is produced. On a more positive note, however, the gang was happy to be back!
Some of what we cover this week:
William Byron wins at Darlington without having the best car
Ross Chastain finds himself in the news once again, this time with the eyes of team owners upon him
North Wilkesboro returns to the circuit...2023-05-1945 minBefore the GreenS2:E11 Kansas to DarlingtonThe trio is back in the studio as we head out of Kansas and head back to the East Coast to Darlington for the annual throwback weekend.
We talk about all of the following, and more!
- Ross Chastain punching Noah Gragson in the face, as well as the incident that led to it.
- Denny Hamlin moving Kyle Larson on the final lap to claim the victory. Dirty or clean? We let you know our thoughts on it.
- How our picks from last...2023-05-1151 minBefore the GreenS2:E10 Dover to KansasDonnie is back and it gets pretty wild up in here.2023-05-0453 minBefore the GreenS2:E9 Talladega to DoverWe head from Talladega to Dover this week! Make sure to stop over and take a listen with us.2023-04-2848 minBefore the GreenS2:E8 Martinsville to TalladegaAs NASCAR leaves Virginia and heads south to Talladega we look back on a relatively tame race at Martinsville, which is likely the calm before the storm.
We have a lengthy discussion about a Denny Hamlin quote that strays into the state of NASCAR as a whole, talk about Chase's return, a rookie's streak coming to an end and what we might see in Alabama.2023-04-2046 minBefore the GreenS2:E7 Bristol Dirt to MartinsvilleJoin us in welcoming Marilee to our team of hosts as she comes to BTGAATC as our social media coordinator and a third host who's purpose is to guide the conversation and keep us more in line with our intended direction.
This week we hit on the following topics:
Would Tyler Reddick have wrecked Christopher Bell for the win given the chance?
Did Ryan Preece intentionally get into Kyle Larson or was it a racing incident?
Who fills in for the 51 car going forward?
We also introduce a new segment called Korey's Kwestion of the Week and make our picks...2023-04-1340 minBefore the GreenS2:E6 Richmond to Bristol DirtWe're getting extra dirty this week as we head to Bristol for NASCAR's latest yearly tradition, the Bristol Dirt race.
Listen to the boys discuss everything from Richmond and get geared up for Bristol.2023-04-0646 minBefore the GreenS2:E5 COTA to RichmondEvan is joined with guest host Sean Rogers while Donnie is away for the week. The podcast comes back after a weeks hiatus with a great show for you!2023-03-301h 16
Before the GreenS2:E4 Phoenix to AtlantaHello everyone and welcome to another edition of BTGAATC! We're so happy to have you here. Due to some circumstances outside of our control we had to record at a time that was not convenient for either of us nor great for conversation, but you all make the effort to listen every week so we wanted to make the effort to get this episode to you!
We hope you love it!2023-03-1639 minBefore the GreenS2:E3 Las Vegas to PhoenixWe've completed 2 of 3 races in the NASCAR Cup Series annual west coast swing. As we head to Phoenix to round it out, the guys talk about Chase Elliott's injury, Chevrolet's early dominance and more!2023-03-1052 minBefore the GreenS2:E2 Fontana to Las VegasEvan and guest co-host, Ryan Crofut, cover all of the topics from this week in NASCAR. Donnie is not with us this week, but Ryan fills in wonderfully!2023-03-031h 02Before the GreenS2:E1 Daytona to FontanaThe guys got to spend a race day together for the first time in a long time and they're ready to spew their thoughts and opinion on everything! 2023-02-241h 01Before the Green2023 Season PreviewIt's a surprise return for Donnie and Evan as they preview the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. With the Clash behind and the Daytona 500 coming up they look at all of the biggest storylines of 2022 and what to expect from 2023.
Could ludicrous predictions come true or is someone trying too hard to be edgy?2023-02-161h 21
Before the GreenPhoenixAtlantaIt's a very different podcast this week, which is a contributing factor in the late delivery of the episode. Being down a host with Donnie unavailable due to a major technical issue, it's only Evan on the show this week.
We unveil a new recap format which is much more condensed and focusses on the most important elements of race day and removes some of the more monotonous portions of previous episodes (seriously though, can we have Evan speaking less yet?!). We look back over the previous race weekend at Phoenix and look forward to a new c...2022-03-1919 minBefore the GreenLasVegasPhoenixComing off a great triple-header weekend in Las Vegas that ended with a winning gamble, Donnie and Evan sit down to discuss all of the goings on in the sport. For the first time, one gets to really gloat for a few moments while the other discusses his least favourite type of pie: Humble.
With Xfinity and Cup headed to Phoenix this weekend, get filled in on who you may see at the front of the pack, which drivers each of the hosts thinks will perform well and which television broadcaster they can't wait to hear from...2022-03-0948 minBefore the GreenFontanaLasVegasWe've got Chase drama, and it has nothing to do with the playoffs!
Donnie and Evan go over last weeks events at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana where Donnie's picks faired considerably better than Evan's. Can he make it happen back to back? We'll see as we head to Las Vegas for a triple header weekend with the Camping World Truck Series, Xfinity and Cup all on track.
There is lots to discuss from Elliott and Larson to tire issues. On top of that, we've introduced a new segment called "Donnie's Rant." Never one to...2022-03-0255 minBefore the GreenDaytonaFontanaThe guys jump back into the recording booth only a day after the Daytona 500! There was a lot of activity over the weekend with Trucks, Xfinity and Cup all getting back onto the track to kick off 2022!
Some of the topics you'll hear today:
Are the driver's almost safer than fans at this point?
Was Brad Keselowski the villain or does Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. need to reevaluate his statement?
Will we see Chase Elliott or Kyle Larson get a lifetime contract from Rick Hendrick or was that a Jeff Gordon and...2022-02-221h 09Before the GreenClashDuelsDaytonaThe first episode is finally here! Admittedly, we had some production issues that forced us to delay this episode, and we've still got a lot of learning to do about how this podcast works, but we're so excited about the product we've brought to the table!
The Clash at the LA Coliseum and the BlueGreen Duels at Daytona have provided a lot of information for us to look at and digest as we head into Daytona. We cover the reliability of the new car, the action at the Clash (here's looking at you, Ty Dillon), the rather...2022-02-1852 minBefore the GreenBefore the Green (and After the Checkers...) - TrailerIt's finally happening!
Not only is the 2022 NASCAR season upon us, but so is a brand new podcast! Join your hosts, Donnie Johnston and Evan Locke, as we begin to recap the events of the previous NASCAR weekend and look forward to the upcoming weekend a well!
Make sure to follow us on your favourite podcast streaming service, as well as on Facebook, to stay in the loop!2022-02-1201 min