Episode 1: How I Fell Into Formula 1 (and the Starter Kit I Wish I Had)

Welcome to the very first episode of Lights Out Let’s Chat.In this episode, I’m talking about how I accidentally fell in love with Formula 1 — from growing up in a NASCAR and football household to getting completely hooked after discovering Drive to Survive. If F1 ever felt confusing or intimidating to you at first, trust me, you’re not alone.This episode is basically the F1 starter kit I wish someone had given me sooner. I break down how the sport works, what a race weekend looks like, why strategy matters so much, and why the drama is kind of unavoidable. Whether you’re brand new to Formula 1 or a longtime fan who remembers their own “oh no, I care now” moment, this episode sets the tone for what this podcast is all about — making F1 fun, relatable, and easy to understand, without gatekeeping.