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Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at the Career of Tim Richmond!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the early NASCAR career and brief IndyCar career of Tim Richmond. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their conversation about Tim Richmond and look back at some of his funniest and wildest interviews. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the end of Tim Richmond’s career, getting diagnosed and passing away from AIDS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-2442 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at the Career of Gordon Johncock!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the career of Gordon Johncock, and how he achieved racing immortality in the 1973 Indianapolis 500. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their conversation about Gordon Johncock, how he nearly won the 1977 Indianapolis 500, his relationship with STP, and how he won his second Indy 500 in 1982. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the end of Gordon Johncock’s career and retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-2342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Recap the 2025 Indy 500, Remembering Mike’s Mother & Ron McQueeney, and Talk Oasis & The Beatles!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they recap how the 2025 Indy 500 went, and talk about the passing of Mike’s mother and Indy 500 photographer, Ron McQueeney. In the second half of the show, Jake talks to Mike about his overseas trip to the United Kingdom to see Oasis live in concert. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about The Beatles relationship with Indiana, the Indianapolis 500, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-2242 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Celebrate Carb Day!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they celebrate a Carb Day potpourri themed show! They look back at the wing & wheel logo, the pagoda, and Dick Rathman. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike look back at a horrible race call and all-night race parties. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about Mauri Rose and Tom Klauser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2442 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at Some of the Greatest Car Owners!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some of the greatest car owners, starting with Lee Elkins, Fred Gerhart, Grant and Doris King, and Mickey Thompson. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look at some of the greatest car owners, featuring some of the best female car owners, Howard Keck, Frank Arciero, and the Morales brothers. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look at some of the greatest car owners, finishing up with Roger Penske.
2025-05-2342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Celebrate Memorabilia Wednesday!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some of their favorite racing memorabilia. They start by looking back at some of their favorite yearbooks. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look at their favorite pieces of racing memorabilia, moving to beer signs. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue to look at their favorite pieces of racing memorabilia, talking about albums, helmets, and photosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2242 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Have an Anniversary Night!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some important anniversaries, starting with 1925 and 1965 Indianapolis 500’s. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at anniversaries, now with the 1975 and 2000 Indianapolis 500’s. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their anniversary looking back at the 2005 and 2015 Indianapolis 500’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2142 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Have a Montage Night!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some of their favorite montages. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue playing their favorite montages from the 1970’s to the 1990’s. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their montage Monday night playing their favorite ones from the early 2000’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2042 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Have an All-Night Race Party!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some of their most rare audio clips! They look back at some clips of Paul Page and Bob Jenkins In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their all-night race party interviews from James Garner! Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their all-night race party, with how Mike King reacted to Steven Tyler’s National Anthem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1742 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at Donald Davidson’s Career!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the early career of Donald Davidson. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their look back at Donald Davidson’s career, including 30 cars for the 1947 Indy 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their look at Donald Davidson's career, especially with Bruce McLaren, car owners, and tire companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1642 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Take an All-Request Night!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they take an all-request night! They look back at some audio of Ray Harroun. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue their all-request hour, talking about the funniest named drivers, pit stops, Lou Palmer, and Mark Donohue. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they continue their all-request hour, talking about chicken-themed cars and the worst call on The Talk of Gasoline Alley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1542 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look at More Indy 500 Commercials!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at some more of the greatest Indianapolis 500 commercials! They start by looking back at their favorite alcohol and grocery store commercials pertaining to the Indy 500. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike look back at commercials for books and albums that contain the Indy 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they look back at some of their all-time favorite Indy 500 commercials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1442 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look at the History of Mario Andretti!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they talk about one of the greatest drivers and storytellers of all time, Mario Andretti. They first talk about how Mario got his start in racing in the U.S. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at when Mario Andretti owned his team. To wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at the 1969 Indianapolis 500, where Mario Andretti finally won the greatest spectacle in racing. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
2025-05-1342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Go to the Movies!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they celebrate movie night, and they look back at some of the best films that surround the Indianapolis 500. They start off by talking about the movies To Please A Lady and The Big Wheel. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at some of the best movies that surround the Indianapolis 500, looking at Winning and Grand Prix. To wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike remember the late Gene Hackman who was an avid Ind...
2025-05-1042 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Revisit the 1977 Indianapolis 500Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at one of the most historic Indianapolis 500 races, the 1977 edition. They look back at how Janet Guthrie made her debut at IMS. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1977 Indianapolis 500, with Paul Page taking over the mantle for the late Sid Collins To wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at how A.J. Foyt won his historic fourth Indianapolis 500 win. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
2025-05-0942 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Revisit the 1995 Indianapolis 500Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at one of their favorite Indianapolis 500 races, the 1995 edition. They look back at how Penske struggled for speed, Robin Miller, and Jacques Villeneuve’s penalty. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike continue to look back at the 1995 Indianapolis 500, with Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, and Scott Pruett dropping out, and the duel between Scott Goodyear and Jacques Villeneuve, with Villeneuve achieving racing immortality. To wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at the lo...
2025-05-0842 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at the Ownerships of the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they look back at the early ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike look back at the Eddie Rickenbacker era of his ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at when the Hulman-George family took ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0742 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Celebrate the 100th Episode of Beyond the Bricks!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike celebrate their 100th episode of Beyond the Bricks! They begin the show looking back at some of their favorite clips of Donald Davidson and Gene Kelly. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike look back on more of their favorite clips from Davey Hamilton, Sid Collins, and Back Home Again in Indiana renditions. To wrap up another edition of the show, Jake and Mike look back at some of their favorite Indy 500 related commercials and songs. See...
2025-05-0642 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at Sid Collins’s CareerTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look back at Sid Collin’s media coverage for the Indianapolis 500. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about Sid Collins covering the Indy 500. They also look back at his coverage of the 1950 Indianapolis 500. In the final segment of the show, Jake and Mike talk about how impactful Sid Collins became to the Indianapolis 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at Jim McKay’s CareerTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look back at Jim McKay’s media coverage for the Indianapolis 500. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about Jim McKay covering the Indy 500. They also look back at the Indy 500 tape delay In the final segment of the show, Jake and Mike talk about some of Jim McKay’s best calls with Jackie Stewart. They also look back at his calls from the 1982 & 1985 Indianapolis 500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0242 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike on the 40th Anniversary of Danny Sullivan’s Spin & WinTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look back at the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Indianapolis 500, starting with qualifying. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about how the 1985 race started and progressed, including the infamous spin from Danny Sullivan. In the final segment of the show, Jake and Mike talk about the finish of the 1985 Indianapolis 500, with Danny Sullivan passing Mario Andretti after spinning and winning the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0142 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Look Back at the 1955 Indianapolis 500Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the 1955 Indianapolis 500 race being incredibly cold compared to incredibly hot in 1953 and 1954. They also talk about Dinah Shore singing Back Home Again in Indiana and how oddly prophetic Sid Collins was during the race. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about how surreal the 1955 Indianapolis 500 was, and the battle between Jack McGrath and Bill Vukovich. They later talk about the unfortunate fate that Vukovich was involved in a fatal crash while in a quest for his th...
2025-04-3042 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember the Success of Larry Henry & Parnelli JonesTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the recent passing of former IMS Radio Network announcer, Larry Henry. They look at his best calls from the ‘80s through the ‘90s. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about this year being the first Indy 500 without the late and great Parnelli Jones. They look back at his journey to Indianapolis and finally winning it all in 1963. In the final segment of the show, Jake and Mike talk about how Parnelli Jones raced after his lo...
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Query & CompanyPacers Lead Bucks 3-1 + Colts Draft Recap! Dustin Dopirak, Mike Chappell, and Eddie White Join!(00:00-25:26) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s game four dominating victory for the Indiana Pacers over the Milwaukee Bucks. Also, they touch on the picks that the Indianapolis Colts made after the first round in the NFL Draft over the weekend. (25:26-38:53) – Pacers Overtime host, Eddie White, makes an in-studio appearance with a cake to reveal the Indiana Fever slogan for the upcoming season. He talks with Jake about the high expectations for the Fever this season, last night’s game for the Indiana Pacers, and uses his...
2025-04-282h 23Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike look back at the first Brickyard 400 in 1994Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they take you back to the very first Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1994. Longtime TV reporter for NASCAR, Matt Yocum, joins Jake and Mike in the discussion to dive into the accident between Geoff and Brett Bodine in the inaugural race, what he remembers about Dale Earnhardt since he was the last person to interview him before the Daytona 500 in 2001, and preview an event that he will be a part of this weekend. Also, the three of them spend some time reflecting on th...
2024-07-2047 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike spotlight Parnelli Jones as an ownerTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they continue remembering the life of the 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner, Parnelli Jones, after his passing earlier in the year. Jake and Mike will focus on Parnelli's time as an owner in IndyCar primarily. You will hear from Parnelli and Al Unser Jr. discussing the Johnny Lightning sponsorship because it wasn't something that someone didn't want to do and the accident they were in resulting in an injury to Little Al. Also, they spend some time focusing on the success that Parnelli had as an owner a...
2024-07-1842 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike talk about the life and success of Parnelli JonesTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the upcoming return to the Brickyard 400 this weekend and look back at this year’s Indianapolis 500 with Josef Newgarden going back-to-back and the heartbreak following Pato O’Ward getting passed on the final lap. Then they look back and reminisce about Parnelli Jones, who passed away back in June. They first look back at two Indy 500 Poles. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about Parnelli Jones, and how he achieved racing immortality as he won the 1...
2024-07-1642 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike talk about the Advertisers of Modern RacingTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the sponsors and commercials in past Indy 500’s, such as Pennzoil with Rick Mears, Texaco/Havoline, Cam2, and STP with Granatelli that brings back nostalgia for many race fans. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about in the sponsors that help give the Indy 500 looks such as Willard with Parnelli Jones. They also look into more food/drink sponsorships such as Domino’s on Al Unser Jr along with Budweiser on Bobby Rahal. In the...
2024-05-1842 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike talk about Helio Castroneves and The BeatlesTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike wish Helio Castroneves a very happy birthday and look back at his legacy as one of the four four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500, by replaying the finishes of all his wins. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about Sid Collins broadcasting for the Indianapolis 500 and former baseball player, Bob Feller, and his love for the 500. In the final segment of the show, Jake and Mike talk about George Harrison and his growing interest in motorsports along th...
2024-05-1141 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Talk About Famous Indy 500 Songs and Their StoriesTonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look at songs that have become part of the lore of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They talk about how the 500 Song came to be, and how it became part of the racing tradition. We get to hear Paul Page, Bob Jenkins, and Mike King sing the 500 song. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about the history of Back Home Again in Indiana, and all the singers over the years. They highlight some classic performances of Back Home Again i...
2024-05-1043 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Talk About WIBC and It's Long History With the Indy 500Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about WIBC and their coverage of the Indy 500. They highlight personalities like Lou Palmer, and tell the story about how his first job being part of the Indy 500 Radio Network in 1958. They talk about Palmer’s impressive call of the opening lap crash, and how it cemented his career. They also discuss how he called the 1966 start crash, and handled victory lane interviews. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about Lou Palmer at WIBC, and his firs...
2024-05-0942 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Bill Vukovich II, Wally Dallenbach, and Mickey RuppTonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, we continue the series on remembering drivers who have passed since the previous 500. They start the show by talking about Bill Vukovich II, and a wild ride Mike took with Dick Jordan to pick up Vukovich II. Mike and Jake tell the story about how Vukovich II found out about his father’s passing in 1955. We hear from Vukovich II on his relationship with Gary Bettenhausen, and the scoring error that briefly gave him the lead in the 500. We also hear from Vukovich on the toll racing has ta...
2024-05-0846 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Gil De Ferran and Cale YarboroughTonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, we pay homage to two drivers who left us during the year. Gil De Ferran and Cale Yarborough. Jake and Mike give a biography on De Ferran’s life, and play audio of some of his first racing moments at IMS. The two talk about De Ferran’s first win with Hall Racing, and how popular of a driver he was at the end of 1996, and his record breaking run at Fontana. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about Gil De Fe...
2024-05-0743 min
Future² - Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship429. Cage Kings: The Business of the UFC with Michael Thomsen Michael Thomsen is a freelancer writer, author, and UFC tragic from New York. He is the author of Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry, which unpacks the rapid rise of the UFC an mixed martial arts, the UFC’s business model and economics, the one man tour de force that is longtime UFC president Dana White, the role of the UFC’s owners over time - SEG, Zuffa and Ari Emanuel, and the organization’s anti-competitive behaviors and adversarial relationship with its fighters, which aren’t...
2023-09-271h 04Future Squared with Steve Glaveski429. Cage Kings: The Business of the UFC with Michael Thomsen Michael Thomsen is a freelancer writer, author, and UFC tragic from New York. He is the author of Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry, which unpacks the rapid rise of the UFC an mixed martial arts, the UFC’s business model and economics, the one man tour de force that is longtime UFC president Dana White, the role of the UFC’s owners over time - SEG, Zuffa and Ari Emanuel, and the organization’s anti-competitive behaviors and adversarial relationship with its fighters, which aren’t...
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Mike SafoMike Safo with Michael Thomsen, UFC AuthorJoined today by author of the new book "Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions, and Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a 10 Billion Dollar Industry", Michael Thomsen. Michael talks about growing up in California, joining the Peace Corps, living in Madagascar and finally settling down in the Big Apple. We chat about his new book, the research that went into writing it, devoting over 3 years of his life to it and finally releasing it three years after the proposed date. Michael talks about what drew him to the UFC, the early ideas for the octagon involving a moat...
2023-08-261h 11Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Celebrate Parnelli Jones's 90th BirthdayTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they preview the events leading up to the NASCAR and IndyCar races this weekend. Then they start discussing tonight’s topic, which is Parnelli Jones because his 90th birthday is tomorrow. Mike brings some audio from his archives where Parnelli talks about running in NASCAR and which tracks he didn’t like racing at. In the second segment of the show, Mike and Jake break down the Indianapolis 500 in which Parnelli Jones won in 1963 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They bring back some audio from Parnelli wher...
2023-08-1242 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Two Former NASCAR/IndyCar Drivers + A Historic RaceTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they continue to discuss drivers that have dabbled in NASCAR and IndyCar with the doubleheader this weekend at IMS. The first drive Jake and Mike profile is Lee Roy Yarbrough with audio from IMS Historian Donald Davidson recapping his racing career and his postrace interview after winning the 1969 Daytona 500. In the second segment of tonight’s show, Jake and Mike bring back the IMS Historian to recap the careers of Bobby Allison and Fred Lorenz. Additionally, you will hear a commercial that Allison did with Hardees ba...
2023-08-1143 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Johnny Rutherford and Mario Andretti's NASCAR CareersTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they open the show by replaying some audio from one of the first Brickyard 400 broadcasts in 1967. Eventually they spotlight Mario Andretti’s dominance in the 1967 Daytona 500 victory by bringing back his radio conversation after winning the race. In the second segment of the show, Mike and Jake spotlight one of their favorite drivers in Johnny Rutherford, but it’s centered around his time in NASCAR. You will hear Rutherford explains how he got into NASCAR and how his early days of racing in stock car went. Fina...
2023-08-1042 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Celebrate Nigel Mansell’s 70th Birthday + Matt Yocum Joins!Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they open the show by celebrating the 70th birthday of Nigel Mansell. Jake and Mike touch on the career that he had in racing, bring back some audio of IMS Historian Donald Davidson talking about Mansell, and the guys share their favorite memory of Mansell. In the second and third segment of the show, Matt Yocum joins Jake and Mike on the program to highlight the importance of stock cars coming to Indianapolis, why he believes racing interest among fans is climbing to an all-time high...
2023-08-0942 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Highlight Racing AnniversariesTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they open the show by touching on the ending to the month of May with Josef Newgarden capturing his first Indianapolis 500-mile race victory. They eventually transition to the career of Jigger Sirois and Cale Yarborough as both of those guys are battling health issues. In the second segment of the show, Mike and Jake celebrate the birthday of the first Indianapolis 500 pole winner, first Indianapolis 500 driver to pass away, and the guy in the “vision” photograph in Lewis Strang. Additionally, they celebrate the 35th anniversary of t...
2023-08-0843 min
Weed + GrubOne Woman’s Drama Is Another Man’s Hit Action MovieMike and Mary Jane square off in a genre-bending fight about District 9 before getting to the meat of the ep: Top Chef's Season 20 finale! They muse about who could possibly fill Padma's shoes as host in S21 (Sohla El-Waylly FTW!), and celebrate the incredible winner of Top Chef: World All-Stars. Other stoney topics: the delight in remembering your full freezer, the wonder of wind in your face, and Heinz's exciting new freestyle condiment machine! Thanks to Rose Los Angeles and Cannabiotix for powering us up.
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2023-06-141h 13Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Indy 500 By Decades Starting With 1946Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they will put together a montage of highlights for the Indianapolis 500 dating back to 1946. Throughout the course of the show, Jake and Mike will share stories, opinions, and memories from those races that they witnessed, were told about, or had close friends tell them about the race. Additionally, there is one special montage at the end of the show that you will not want to miss that follows some legendary commercials that Mike and Jake remember vividly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-2743 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight That Worked Behind The ScenesTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they spotlight some of the people that have contributed to making the Indianapolis 500 the great event that it is today. Jake and Mike will talk about a variety of people that had careers in public relations, reporting, and starters. The people that Jake and Mike will spotlight tonight are: Al Bloemker Clarence Cagle Seth Klein Sally Larvick Paula Carr Tony Hulman Harlan Fengler Harry McQuinn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-2642 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Continue Spotlighting Former Indy 500 WinnersTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they start the show talking about something that is close to Mike’s heart in the Racing Memorabilia Show. They discuss some of the most coveted items that people go there looking for along with some other pieces of Indy 500 memorabilia that will be there for purchase. Additionally, they continue revisiting Indianapolis 500 winners with some rare audio that Mike has recently discovered and some audio that he’s had stored in his library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-2542 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Tell Spotlight the Master MechanicsTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they spotlight some of the master mechanics behind some of the most successful drivers in the history of the Indianapolis 500. Jake and Mike spotlight the following mechanics: George Bignotti Chief mechanic for SEVEN Indianapolis 500 victories J. Foyt (1961 and 1964) Graham Hill (1966) Al Unser (1970 and 1971) Gordon Johncock (1973) Tom Sneva (1983) Clint Brawner Won 51 races in National Championship race series from 1953 through 1969 Mario Andretti (1969 Indianapolis 500 mechanic) Eddie Sachs (Pole winner of 1960 and 1961 Indianapolis 500) J. Watson Car builder and chief mechanic from 1949 through 1984 in the Indianapolis 500 Bob Sweikert (1955 winner) Pat Flaherty (1956 winner...
2023-05-2441 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Indy 500 LegendsTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they spend some time remembering the legends that have won the Indianapolis 500. They start the show with a four-time winner of the Indy 500 in A.J. Foyt. You’ll hear pieces from an interview that Foyt did with Mike. Additionally, Jake and Mike spotlight a family name that has been associated in racing for decades. Mario Andretti is the second legend that you will hear from on tonight’s edition of Beyond the Bricks. They discuss who Mario’s racing hero was growing up, how he got sta...
2023-05-2342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Indianapolis 500 Winners From 1950’sTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they highlight more winners of the Indianapolis 500. They start the show by recognizing one of Sid Collins’ favorite winners in Lee Wallard (1951 winner) after Tony Bettenhausen passed on using the winning car. The 1953 and 1954 winner of the race was the next driver that Jake and Mike discussed in Bill Vukovich. Additionally, Jake and Mike spend some time talking about the 1955 Indianapolis 500 victory that belonged to Bob Sweikert because after winning the race he had a vision as to how fast cars would eventually get to (and now...
2023-05-2042 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Eddie SachsTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they remember the 1961 Indianapolis 500 winner, Eddie Sachs. To start the show, you will hear an interview Sid Collins did with Sachs after he won the pole for the race he finished first in. When Sachs was born in 1927, George Souders won the Indianapolis 500. The two drivers would eventually become great friends through the sport they loved. Additionally, Jake and Mike spotlight the time that the Pennsylvania native took the rookie test and passed it by playing back an interview that explains everything that happened. At the...
2023-05-1942 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Events That End Year With #3Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they remember significant events that took place during the year that ended in 3. The voices you will hear from tonight aside from Jake and Mike are former IMS Historian Donald Davidson, Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., and Emerson Fittipaldi. Jake and Mike will hit on a variety of events starting with the 1963 Indianapolis 500, promos that aired on the WIBC in the 1970’s and finish it off by discussing Tony Kanaan’s first (and only) Indy 500 victory in 2013.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-1741 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Important Events From the 1980'sTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they discuss an important anniversary close to Mike, remembering Gordon Smiley with today marking 41 years since his passing, and the introduction to a key racecar driver in Indy 500 history in the same year (1982). Additionally, we revisit a classic commercial from 1981 that always makes Jake laugh anytime he listens to it, the racing career of a driver most race fans do not talk about frequently in Tom Bigelow after his bizarre entry to the 1982 Indy 500, and the controversy surrounding Kevin Cogan in the 1982 race because of an...
2023-05-1642 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Impactful Car OwnersTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they highlight some of the more notable car owners in the history of drivers in the IndyCar. You will hear from and learn about Harry Hartz going from a successful driving career into an ownership role and some rare audio of an interview containing Bessie Lee Paoli. Additionally, one owner that is around the sport today in Mario Andretti is another owner that Mike and Jake talk about tonight with some audio on an interview Mike did with Mario where he explains his decision to go...
2023-05-1342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Pay Tribute to Paul PageTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they pay tribute to a key broadcaster on TV and Radio for the Indy 500 in Paul Page. You will hear from Page in an interview that Mike did with him, a couple delta force intros from the 1991 and 1992 Indy 500 introductions, and how important Sid Collins was to Paul. Additionally, they will spotlight the changes that Page made to the radio broadcasts that stick around to this day and what he tried to do when he was with ABC during the delta force opens and the importance...
2023-05-1241 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember the Mutual Radio NetworkTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they remember the early days of the radio broadcasts of the Indianapolis 500-mile race with tonight’s focus being on the Mutual Radio Network. You will head from audio from the late 1940’s, from a driver that Mike had to dive deep into his audio collection for, and Sid Collins co-anchoring with Bill Slater on the 1950 radio broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-1142 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Tell Second Half of Johnny Rutherford’s StoryTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they continue telling the story of Johnny Rutherford. With last night’s show focused on the first half of his life and racing career, Jake and Mike focus on the second half of his racing career that consists of two Indianapolis 500 victories, him recovering from a crash at Eldora, and his decision to retire. Other topics pertaining to Lonestar JR they hear from him about is how he was coined with his nickname, which sponsor he is most identified with, and being able to run with McLaren....
2023-05-1042 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Tell Johnny Rutherford’s StoryTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they tell the story of one of the most decorated race car drivers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Johnny Rutherford. Jake and Mike tell the story of how the three-time winner grew up in Kansas, got started in racing, and him running in IMSA and his first USAC Championship race. Additionally, they tell the story of Johnny revisiting his first Indianapolis 500, how he met his wide Betty, and then being able to ride with Smokey Yunick. Finally, during his interview with Mike, Lonestar JR told...
2023-05-0943 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Hoosiers That Ran in the Indy 500Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they switch up their spotlight from early Indianapolis 500 winners to Hoosiers that had an impact on the way we experience the race today. The first driver that Jake and Mike profile was also a former president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Shelbyville native, first back-to-back Indy 500 winner, and second three-time winner (1937, 1939, and 1940) in Wilbur Shaw is the first driver that they profile. Next, Query and Thomsen turn the spotlight on was Pat O’Connor from North Vernon. Pat was the driver that unfortunately passed away on...
2023-05-0642 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Four Indianapolis 500 WinnersTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they spotlight drivers that race fans typically forget about or don't talk about enough. The list of drivers that Jake and Mike talk feature on tonight's show are: Floyd Davis (Co-Winner of 1941 Indianapolis 500) Mauri Rose (Co-Winner of 1941, won 1947 and 1948 Indianapolis 500) Bill Holland (Winner of 1949 Indianapolis 500 | 2nd place in 1947, 1948, 1950) Johnnie Parsons (Winner of 1950 Indianapolis 500) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-0542 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember Four Indy 500 WinnersTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they continue highlighting some of the early winners of the Indianapolis 500. The first driver they spotlight is the first two-time winner of the greatest spectacle in racing is Tommy Milton. Next, they spent some time on the 1925 winner of the race in Peter DePaolo with his connection to a driver they talked about on Monday in Ralph DePalma. The third driver that Jake and Mike discuss is the 1927 winner, George Souders. At the end of the show tonight, they spend some time spotlighting the three-time winner of the...
2023-05-0442 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Remember the Legendary Voice of Sid CollinsTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they pay tribute to one of the most legendary voices that race fans have heard in the history of the Indianapolis 500. From 1952-1976, Sid Collins was the radio voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network and passed away 46 years ago today. Mike and Jake revisit some of the historic interviews, highlights, and try to remember the legendary person that Sid Collins was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-0342 minBeyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike Spotlight Three Early Indy 500 WinnersTonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they examine some of the drivers from the early stages of the greatest spectacle in racing. They focus on how Ray Houron became the first driver to race a motorcar with a rearview mirror and how he historically performed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (including a victory in 1911). The second driver that Jake and Mike put the spotlight on is the 1915 Indianapolis 500 winner in Ralph DePalma (who also ranks in the top five in laps led). Finally, they spotlight the first two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 in Tommy...
2023-05-0242 min
Vi streamer op ad åen#252: What happened to...? (Male Actors Edition)Tænk tilbage på dine filmhelte fra barndommen. Hvor mange af dem er stadig på toppen af deres karriere, og hvor mange er egentlig forsvundet?
Det er denne episodes emne, for hvad er der egentlig blevet af fx Jim Carrey, John Cusack og Emilio Estevez?
Alle værterne er i studiet, og de går bagom, hvad der er sket med nogle af de hotteste navne fra især 90'erne.
Det her er 'What happened to...?' med mandlige skuespillere - fortsættelsen med kvindelige skuespillere kommer om en måned eller to.
Vi...
2022-12-0444 minVi streamer op ad åen#241: Streamingnyhederne uden Isabella Miehe-RenardPeter er for en gangs skyld ikke dukket op til sit favoritsegment, og det er derfor kun Tobias og Anders, der styrer Magellanstreamingskibet i land (referencen giver mening, når du hører episoden).
Derudover er Isabella Miehe-Renard ikke dukket op, og vi regner med, hun drikker mimosaer sammen med Samuel Rachlin og Susanne Utzon i Washington et sted - eller i Eleva2eren.
Enjoy!
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2022-09-1255 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike recount Marshall Teague's career, Paul Goldsmith at the Indy 500 and Tim RichmondTonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen open the show with the history of NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jake and Mike discuss just how big of a deal the Brickyard was when it first came to the World’s Greatest Racetrack. Mike displays his impressive memory recounting the drivers who have run both the Indy 500 and the Brickyard. Then, Jake and Mike hear Donald Davidson recount Marshall Teague’s desire to run in the Indy 500 and how turned in his NASCAR membership to make it happen. Paul Goldsmith is the oldest living Indy 500 drive...
2022-07-3042 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike recount Mario Andretti’s 1967 Daytona 500 win, Jim Clark in NASCAR and the Yankee 300Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen discuss drivers that made the crossover between IndyCar and NASCAR. Mike and Jake talk about Mario Andretti winning the 1967 Daytona 500 and how he wasn’t accepted into the series with open arms. Then, we hear from IMS Historian Emeritus Donald Davidson on Fred Lorenzen testing an IndyCar at IMS in 1965. Jim Clark drove almost anything with four wheels, including a stock car. Jake and Mike talk about Clark’s career and his run in NASCAR and the one race he participated in at Rockingham. To round out the s...
2022-07-2942 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike hear Donald Davidson recount drivers that made the crossover from NASCAR to IndyCarTonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen say goodbye to producer Sam Rumpza, for now, and Mike tells the story how he got into TV and radio in Indianapolis and how that parlayed into talking about racing and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then, Jake and Mike discuss the incident Cale Yarborough was a part of at the 1979 Daytona 500 that put NASCAR on the map, as well as how rare it was for NASCAR drivers to come over to open-wheel racing. Then, we hear from IMS Historian Emeritus Donald Davidson on Yarborough at IMS as w...
2022-07-2842 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike chat with Matt Yocum about SRX and NASCAR at IMSOn Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen chat with CBS reporter and longtime NASCAR on FOX pit reporter Matt Yocum. They talk about the history of NASCAR at Indianapolis, as well as Austin Cindric, and what IMS means to the Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series driver. Later, they discuss classic memorabilia and Marco Andretti winning the SRX series this past weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-07-2742 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike return for Brickyard Week, discuss bygone Speedway establishmentsBeyond the Bricks is back, and Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on the 2022 Indy 500 and how Marcus Ericsson and Pato O’Ward have quickly acclimated to oval racing. They give kudos to Hy-Vee and IndyCar for the highly successful Iowa doubleheader weekend. With Union Jack in Speedway closing, Jake and Mike talk about some of the Speedway bars and restaurants from yesteryear, and we hear stories about the establishments from IMS historian emeritus Donald Davidson. Later, they pay tribute to former Indy 500 driver Eldon Rasmussen, who passed away in June. See omnystudio.com/lis...
2022-07-2642 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike honor two-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr.On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen close out the month by celebrating the career of 1992 and 1994 Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr. Jake and Mike discuss “Little Al’s” season championship fight with his father in 1985, and we hear both father and son’s thoughts on that battle. They talk about his legendary race with Emerson Fittipaldi in 1989, and how Unser handled the crushing defeat. Finally, Jake and Mike look back on Unser’s photo finish victory over Scott Goodyear in ‘92, as well as his win in the “Beast” Mercedes-Ilmor engine with Team Penske in ‘94. To close, they dis...
2022-05-2843 min
NascardRadioEpisode 98: 2022 Speedway Stars Creator Mike Thomsen Plus Last Weeks Race Winners and Their Trading CardsNasCardRadio Episode 98: The guy’s review Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Truck (Stewart Friesen), Xfinity (Tyler Reddick) and All Star Race (Ryan Blaney) winners, highest finishing rookies (Corey Heim and Austin Hill) and their rookie trading cards. Plus, Grand Prix of Spain winner Max Verstappen and his trading cards. In the next segment they are joined by Mike Thomsen the man behind the new 2022 Speedway Stars Series 1 trading card set. Mike goes in depth on how he came up for the idea for the set and what it took to get this project off the ground. Make sure to ch...
2022-05-271h 40
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike celebrate “Rocket” Rick MearsOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about arguably the best to ever take to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rick Mears. They discuss how Mears made his way from Bakersfield, California to the corner of 16th and Georgetown, and how he immediately took to IMS. We hear calls from Rick’s four Indy 500 wins, and hear from the legend about his relationship with Roger Penske, why his 1991 victory was the most satisfying, and how he outdueled Michael Andretti during the Diamond Jubilee edition of the Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-2742 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike time travel back to the 1950sOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen go back to the 1950s at the Indianapolis 500. They discuss 1951 winner Lee Wallard, who was burned in a racing accident and saw his career cut short after winning the 500. We hear historic Tom Carnegie interviews with Wallard as well as Bob Sweikert. Jake and Mike look back on many of the heroes that emerged in the decade, and some that were lost too early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-2642 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike celebrate the career of A.J. FoytOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on the career of the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 four times: A.J. Foyt. We hear historic audio from Super Tex, including his start in racing, his thoughts on all four of his “500” victories, and how he came back from multiple devastating crashes. We also hear from Donald Davidson on Foyt’s career, as well as former “Voice of the 500” Paul Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-2549 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike the story of Janet GuthrieOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen by spending some time on some of the women Indy 500 drivers. A couple of the names that Jake and Mike dive into are Bessie Lee Paoli and Janet Guthrie. Mike and Jake break down how Bessie Lee Paoli was a true pioneer in the sport. Later, Jake and Mike go through Janet Guthrie’s stories on how she went from racing sports cars to racing in the Indianapolis 500, play some audio on her recollection on how she qualified to become the first women to make the Indy 500, and ho...
2022-05-2442 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike look back on career of 1985 Indy 500 winner Danny SullivanOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on the career of 1985 Indy 500 winner Danny Sullivan. We hear from the Louisville native on how he got his start in racing, how he made his way to Indianapolis, and his iconic “Spin to Win” in ‘85. Jake and Mike discuss their memories of the spin in the south chute, and how they still can’t believe that Sullivan did not hit anything and continued on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-2142 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike honor three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti on his birthdayOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen honor three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti, who turned 49-years-old Thursday. They discuss Dario’s upbringing in Scotland, his early career, and his breakthrough with Team Green (later Andretti Green). Jake and Mike recount his three Indianapolis 500 wins, including his rain-shortened victory in 2007, as well as later wins in 2010 and 2012 We hear from Dario about what it means to have his face on the Borg Warner Trophy, and the difficulty of losing some of his friends in racing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-2042 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike pay tribute to the 2’sOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen pay tribute to some of the spectacular Indianapolis 500 races that occurred during years ending in two. They look back on Troy Ruttman’s victory in 1952, which still stands as the youngest winner in race history. Jake and Mike discuss Rodger Ward’s victory in ‘62, Team Penske’s first Indy 500 win in 1972 with Mark Donohue, as well as the legendary finishes in 1982 and 1992. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1942 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike celebrate some behind the scenes figures of the Indy 500On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen celebrate some behind the scenes figures from the 113-year history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They talk about former driver/radio analyst Freddie Agabashian. Speedway Public Relations Director Al Bloemker. Later, Jake and Mike learn from Donald Davidson about the impact of Clarence Cagle, long-time IMS superintendent and Tony Hulman’s right hand man. They also hear from Donald about “Chickie” Hirashima, who started as a riding mechanic and later won the race as a chief mechanic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1842 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike discuss some Indy 500 ‘One Hit Wonders’On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about some of the drivers who made one appearance in the Indianapolis 500, for a variety of reasons. They pay tribute to drivers like Dave MacDonald, who died during the 1964 500, but had a very successful career elsewhere before his one Indy 500. Jake and Mike talk about Sam Posey, who made just one start at Indy, but became well-known as a TV analyst on ABC. Other drivers include Hector Rebaque, Jacques Villeneuve (uncle of the eventual winner), and Randy Lanier, who funded his racing career in a not-so-legal manner. ...
2022-05-1742 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike discuss Bob Harkey, Roger Rager, and Jerry SnevaOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen discuss some of the drivers where Indianapolis made their name. Bob Harkey is the first driver that Jake and Mike dive into where they discuss how unique he was. The next driver the guys discuss is Roger Rager and how he used a stock block off of a school bus with 72,000 miles already on it during the 1980 Indy 500. The final driver Jake and Mike discuss is Jerry Sneva and how he would do anything to make sure he got a car in the race.See omnystudio.com/listener...
2022-05-1442 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike bust some myths about the Indianapolis 500On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen first pay tribute to Art Pollard, who died 49 years ago Thursday at IMS. They also bust some myths about the Indianapolis 500, dating back to the race's inception. We hear from Donald Davidson on IMS lore such as whether Ray Harroun actually won the first Indy 500. We also hear from Donald about 1913 winner Jules Goux, who drank champagne during the race. Later, Jake and Mike discuss myths from the 50s and 60s, including one about Jim Clark’s legendary win in 1965. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1342 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike listen to some of the victory lane celebrations from the Indianapolis 500On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on some of the jubilant celebrations in victory circle at the Indianapolis 500. We go all the way back to the 50s and hear from drivers such as Bill Vukovich and Jimmy Bryan, then A.J. Foyt and Jimmy Clark, and all the way up to present day. Jake and Mike discuss some of the traditions in victory lane, such as the celebratory drink of milk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1243 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike wish a happy birthday to 4-time Indy 500 champion Helio CastronevesOn Beyond The Bricks, it’s Helio Castroneves’ 47th birthday, and Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about the legendary career of the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner. We hear from Helio about his upbringing in Brazil, where his infectious energy comes from, and why he started climbing the fence after race wins. Jake and Mike discuss how Castroneves ended up with Team Penske amid tragic circumstances and recount the controversial ending of the 2002 Indy 500. Later, Helio tells us who inspired his racing career, and we listen to some of the broadcast calls from his wins at 16th and Georg...
2022-05-1141 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike pay tribute to Al Unser Sr.On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on the life of Al Unser, who passed away last year at the age of 87. We hear historic audio from Al Sr. about how his love of racing got started in Albuquerque. Jake and Mike talk about the origin of the legendary “Johnny Lightning Special,” which Unser won the Indy 500 with in 1970 and ‘71. Later, we hear more historic audio from the career of the second man to win the 500 four times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-0742 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike look back on the career of Josele Garza and Kevin CoganOn Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen take a look at a pair of Indy 500 rookies in 1981, Josele Garza and Kevin Cogan. They talk about Garza’s hot start at Indianapolis in ‘81, and how he learned from three-time champion Bobby Unser. Jake and Mike discuss the origins of “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” at the Indy 500. Later, we hear historic audio from Josele Garza, including him taking phone calls from fans on the “Talk From Gasoline Alley” in 1982. To wrap up the show, the guys look at the career of Kevin Cogan, who is perhaps unfairly best...
2022-05-0542 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike celebrate Mario AndrettiIn the second Beyond The Bricks of the month, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about the legendary Mario Andretti. To start the show, Jake pays tribute to Johnny Aitken, the winningest driver in IMS history, who would’ve turned 137 years old on Tuesday. We hear historic audio from Mario’s career, from his humble beginnings in racing, to becoming arguably the most famous race car driver in the world, and winning the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500. Later, Jake and Mike talk about Mario’s spectacular versatility, and we hear from the legend about his win at Sebring in 1970...
2022-05-0442 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike remember the legendary Sid CollinsBeyond The Bricks returns with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen. On the first show of the month, Jake and Mike take a look back on the life and career of Sid Collins, the first “Voice of the 500” on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. On the 45th anniversary of the tragic passing of Sid, we hear historic audio from his career, including his eulogy of Eddie Sachs. They discuss Sid’s massive legacy, and also talk about his decision to bring a young Donald Davidson onto the Radio Network in 1964. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-0342 min
The Racing Hubs Pit ReportEp 17: Beyond the Bricks Co Host Mike Thomsen fills in and joins Brad Huber to recap the Indy Car Championship Race and talk Silly SeasonThis week on The Racing Hubs Pit Report, co-host of 107.5 The Fan's show Beyond the Bricks Mike Thomsen fills in for Chris and joins Brad Huber. This week they recap the Indy Car Championship Race at Long Beach, play a game of who fits in where for Indy Car Silly Season 2022. They also discuss the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series Schedules which includes a return to Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, IN just outside Indianapolis for first time since 2011. All of the latest racing news and more on this week's edition.
2021-10-021h 39
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike give their Brickyard memories and talk with NASCAR broadcaster Matt YocumJake Query and Mike Thomsen continue to talk about the history of the Brickyard 400, including some of their favorite memories and trivia from the 27-year-old event. They’re joined by veteran NASCAR broadcaster Matt Yocum discuss some of the best drivers to never win the Indianapolis 500, the decline in popularity of the Brickyard, including the tire debacle of 2008, and what winning at IMS means to NASCAR drivers. Later, they discuss with Matt about how racing on the IMS road course could reinvigorate Brickyard weekend and look back at the 2005 Brickyard, when Tony Stewart finally made it to Victory Lane at...
2021-08-1241 min
Beyond the Bricks PodcastJake and Mike look back at the history of NASCAR at the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayTuesday on Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back at the history of NASCAR at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the famous 1992 tire test that ultimately led to the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994. They discuss Davey Allison and Tim Richmond, two drivers who never had the chance to compete in the Brickyard, and the rivalry between fans of IndyCar and NASCAR. In the second segment, they talk about the smashing success of the Brickyard in the 90s, including how the first race helped launch Jeff Gordon into stardom and the massive entry lists in early years. Jake...
2021-08-1142 min