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Dropping the Hammer with Daniel McFadin
by Daniel McFadin
Join NASCAR journalist Daniel McFadin as he covers the latest NASCAR stories and chats with drivers, fellow journalists, and NASCAR super fans. A former writer at NBC Sports, Daniel's work can now be found at Frontstretch.com and SpeedSport. Follow Daniel on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Top Gun Summer Chase Elliott
After another conversation about the state of safety with the Next Gen car, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette discuss: Chase Elliott's NASCAR Cup win at Talladega Chase Elliott's willingness to be critical of the safety of NASCAR's Next Gen car The Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll vs Rotten Tomatoes...
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NASA, Get On It
After a week off, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette try to make sense of the NASCAR Cup playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway and what Speedway Motorsports needs to do with the track that first opened in 1997. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Best Thing Since Joey Logano
The NASCAR news gods gave us too much to talk about this week. Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollete are joined by Phil Spain to break down Bubba Wallace's second career NASCAR Cup Series win, Kyle Busch joining RCR and North Wilkesboro returning to the NASCAR circuit for the first time since 1996.…
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Southern 500 / Alan Cavanna: 'Jeremy Mayfield Changed My Life'
After an eventful and surprising Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Daniel McFadin is joined by long-time NASCAR TV reporter and personality Alan Cavanna to discuss the opening of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and Erik Jones' first win with Petty GMS Motorsports. Then, Daniel interviews Alan...
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Toyota's David Wilson Holds Court
Here's a different kind of episode of Dropping the Hammer. On Saturday Aug. 27, the night the NASCAR Cup Series' regular season finale was supposed to be run at Daytona, rain got in the way. As we all waited for the race to be run or postponed, Toyota Racing Development president David Wilson...
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Kyle Larson Did Nothing Wrong
Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette are back to recap an exciting NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, the overdone controversy between teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, Kimi Räikkönen's Cup debut and preview what should be a crazy regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway.…
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Interview: NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Austin Hill
Daniel McFadin sits down and talks with Richard Childress Racing's Austin Hill. The 28-year-old driver is two weeks removed from making his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Michigan International Speedway, where he finished 18th. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevy full-time for RCR in the NASCAR Xfinity...
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Harvicking
Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette break down NASCAR's second 2022 visit to Richmond Raceway, Kevin Harvick's legacy as one of the last NASCAR Winston Cup drivers and they preview race at Watkins Glen International. Photo: Kevin Harvick meeting Dwayne Johnson at Texas Motor Speedway in 2004.…
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What Would Kyle Petty Think?
After two weeks off, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette return to discus the NASCAR Cup Series races at Michigan and Indianapolis, Bubba Wallace's career-best run over the last four races and Kevin Harvick ending his 65-race winless streak. Plus the latest edition of the Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll…
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Maximum Chaos! : NASCAR at New Hampshire, Chicago Street Course
Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette are back in a jam packed episode. They discuss the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire, NASCAR announcing the Chicago Street Course race in 2023, Toyota executive David Wilson saying "we're in a real bad place" about the Kyle Busch contract situation, plus the…
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Sage Karam interview: 'Coming to Terms' with Pocono Raceway
Almost 10 years after he last interviewed him, Daniel McFadin sat down with Sage Karam. Karam was back in the motorsports headlines this month after his altercation with Noah Gragson at Road America where Gragson intentionally wrecked him, causing a 13-car crash. Two weeks later, Daniel sat down...
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Reddick on my Mind
23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick delivered the most surprising news of NASCAR's 2022 season so far when they announced this week Reddick will be joining the team in 2024. But that's not all! Daniel and Jon discuss Chase Elliott's win at Atlanta Motor Speedway and they conduct what could be the last...
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Road America is Family
After spending the weekend at Road America covering the NASCAR races, Daniel McFadin convenes with Jon LaFollette to recap the races, review the Kyle Busch documentary "Rowdy," debating what NASCAR should do with Noah Gragson and brain storming a Smokey and the Bandit reboot with NASCAR drivers....
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NASCAR Goes Nashville
Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette return to take a crack at whale all happened in the NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway. What's going on with Bubba Wallace's pit crew? Is Nashville Superspeedway the long-term solution for NASCAR in the Music City? Also, it's round 3 of the Jeff Gluck…
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Interview: JR Motorsports' Sam Mayer
As NASCAR makes its annual trip to Road America in Wisconsin, Daniel McFadin goes one-on-one with Wisconsin native and JR Motorsports driver Sam Mayer. The 19-year-old Xfinity Series driver discusses his motorsports origin story, switching his path from open wheel / sports cars to stock cars and...
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Off-Week Special: The Erik (Jones) & Erik (Moses) Show
We’re coming off the only off-weekend of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Coming off the only off-week of the 2022 NASCAR Cup schedule, we have a two-part interview episode to bring you, called the “Erik and Erik show.” The first part includes Petty GMS Motorsports driver Erik Jones. Jones is...
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Win Numero Uno
It finally happened! After 195 career NASCAR Cup Series starts Daniel Suarez earned his first career win Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. In an emergency recording hours after the race, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette react to the historic victory. But they do so with a special guest. Joining them…
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Gateway to the Danger Zone
Daniel McFadin is joined by OG podcast friend Darryl Kincey Jr. to rehash the eventful inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway outside St. Louis. Darryl gets some frustrations about 23XI Racing's pit crew problems off his chest. Also, Daniel quizzes Darryl on which was higher: the Jeff Gluck...
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Hot Boot: Josh Berry Returns
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry makes his return to Dropping the Hammer. Daniel McFadin talk with the JR Motorsports driver a few days after he dominated to win the Xfinity race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, earning his fourth career win. Berry discusses his evolution as a NASCAR driver in...
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The All-Star Race Sucked / Hopefully the Indy 500 & Coke 600 Don't
Daniel McFadin and Jon La Follette spend way too much time talking about the NASCAR All-Star Race (after Daniel forgets to record the first 10 minutes of conversation). Then Jon shares his on-the-ground perspective of the Month of May build up for the Indianapolis 500. Of course, they talk about...
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Shooting Your Shot: Trackhouse Racing photographer Daylon Barr
Daniel McFadin sits down with Daylon Barr, the team photographer for Trackhouse Racing. Daylon shares show he got into being a NASCAR photographer and his favorite tracks to work at and what it's like working for Justin Marks. Unfortunately, Daniel's lap top crapped out after an hour and the...
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NASCAR Hall of Fame reaction / Favorite Darlington Throwbacks
Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette return and give their takes on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's 2023 class, whether Davey Allison and A.J. Foyt deserve to be in it and what their favorite paint schemes for the throwback weekend at Darlington are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Interview: Hendrick Motorsports' Alex Bowman
Daniel talks with Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman. They discuss his experience in the second NASCAR Cup race on dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, why he was "banned" from the GM simulator, his lack of success on superspeedways and why he's so good at Dover Motor Speedway. Hosted on Acast.…
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Matt Weaver Strikes Back
Matt Weaver returns for his third appearance on Dropping The Hammer. Daniel and Matt recap the first 1/3rd season of the NASCAR season, including the second attempt at Bristol Dirt, the revamped Atlanta Motor Speedway and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Martinsville / Ty Gibbs & the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The NASCAR Cup Series night race at Martinsville sucked. So Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette talk about it for the minimum amount of time. Meanwhile they discuss the Ty Gibbs of it all after his fight with Sam Mayer following the Xfinity Series race. They also talk about Jimmie Johnson's…
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Interview: Xfinity Series driver Sheldon Creed
Ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, Daniel McFadin talked with Richard Childress Racing's Sheldon Creed about his rookie season so far, making the transition from the Truck Series, racing with glasses and the rodeo at his high school. Yes, a rodeo. Hosted…
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NASCAR at Richmond / Fox Sports & the Attack of the Watermelon Seeds
Daniel McFadin is once again joined by Phil Spain to discuss the latest weekend of NASCAR racing. Phil was in attendance last week at Richmond Raceway, his first race since 2017. They talk about Denny Hamlin's win in Cup and what it's like keeping track of a strategy race from the grandstands at...
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COTA Reaction; BJ McLeod Interview
Daniel and Jon discuss Ross Chastain and Trackhouse Racing's win at Circuit of the Americas - which Daniel covered in person - plus what they would name their hypothetical NASCAR team (Jon is adamant it would be named after Katy Perry). Daniel then interviews Live Fast Motorsports driver/co-owner...
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New Atlanta, New Podcast
Welcome to the second season of Dropping The Hammer. Daniel McFadin is joined by guest co-host Jon LaFollette to recap the surreal experience of a Superspeedway race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the first five races of the NASCAR Cup Season. They also discuss the tracks they're anticipating…
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S2#2 - Daniel Hemric | 2021 Xfinity Series Champ
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S2#1 - Ben Rhodes | 2021 Truck Series Champ
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Offseason: AJ Allmendinger
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Offseason: Ryan McGee talks his ESPN doc on Bubba Wallace
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Review: ESPN’s ‘E60’ Tells Bubba Wallace’s Story 2021 Cup Series Awards: Memorable Finishes, Quotes & Cars GMS Racing Buys Majority Interest of Richard Petty Motorsports Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin...
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#37 - The Martinsville Hacks
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Dropping the Hammer: NASCAR Still King on Sunday Despite F1 Gains Dropping the Hammer: Kyle Larson’s Big Championship ‘What If?’ Denny Hamlin: Agent of Chaos Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin youtube.com/danielmcfadin...
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#36 - Kansas Motor Snoozeway
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Xfinity Championship 4 Still Up for Grabs After Kansas Martin Truex Jr. Comes Back From Tire Problem to Earn Kansas Top 10 Dropping the Hammer: NASCAR Still King on Sunday Despite F1 Gains Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin...
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#35 - Ty Dillon on His ‘Wild’ Year, GMS Racing & Athlete Mental Health
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Dropping the Hammer: For History’s Sake, Let Fans Attend NASCAR’s Next Gen Test at Bowman Gray Stadium Dropping the Hammer: Ty Dillon on His ‘Wild’ Year, GMS Racing & Athlete Mental Health Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin...
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#34 - The Roval Rumble: Then There Were Eight
NASCAR Hashtag Bot @NASCAR_Hashtags Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Dropping the Hammer: For History’s Sake, Let Fans Attend NASCAR’s Next Gen Test at Bowman Gray Stadium Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin youtube.com/danielmcfadin dropthehammershow.com…
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#33 Part 2 - Bubba Wallace Win After Party
Part 2 of the Bubba Wallace first win party! So... this is late. It is still worth the listen. More Darryl Kinsey Jr: Follow him at @dkjr12 "Two-Wide Tuesdays" on the WBGR Sports Network More Phil Spain: Follow him at @philenespanol The White Silk Racing Podcast Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on...
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#33 - Meeting of the Bubba Wallace Fan Club w/ Phil Spain and Darryl Kinsey Jr.
Part 1 of the Bubba Wallace first win party! In this episode, we are joined by two of out best podcasting friends to discuss Bubba Wallace and what his first win means to them. More Darryl Kinsey Jr: Follow him at @dkjr12 "Two-Wide Tuesdays" on the WBGR Sports Network More Phil Spain: Follow him…
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#32 - Michael McDowell, Lyrical Gangster
McDowell Watch RETURNS! In this episode we are joined by the man himself, Michael McDowell. Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Dropping The Hammer: AJ Allmendinger Has ‘Nothing To Lose’ Dropping the Hammer: The Next (Best?) Hope For Daniel Hemric Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin...
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#31 - Our McDowell Watch Has Ended | Bristol
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Kevin Harvick & Chase Elliott Rub Fenders, Exchange Insults at Bristol Dropping The Hammer: AJ Allmendinger Has ‘Nothing To Lose’ Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin youtube.com/danielmcfadin dropthehammershow.com News Theme…
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#30 - Hope After Richmond
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Dropping The Hammer: NASCAR Cup Drivers React to Largest Next Gen Car Test Yet Q&A: Ben Kennedy on the 2022 NASCAR Cup Schedule Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin youtube.com/danielmcfadin dropthehammershow.com News Theme 1…
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#29 - FINALLY, DENNY - Darlington Doesn't Disappoint
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Cup Series Returns to Darlington After Turn 2 Repave Dropping the Hammer: Staying Young With Dale Earnhardt Jr. Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin youtube.com/danielmcfadin dropthehammershow.com News Theme 1 by Audionautix…
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#28 - The Daytona Finale
Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Kurt Busch to Join 23XI Racing in 2022, Drive the No. 45 Tyler Reddick Ready to Raise NASCAR ‘Playoff Baby’ Dropping the Hammer: 23XI Racing is Kurt Busch’s NASCAR Endgame Contact: twitter.com/danielmcfadin patreon.com/danielmcfadin...
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#27 - Hangin' out with the Fast Lap Pod Crew
"My Kid Rejected Erik Jones" There. If you haven't seen this quote already, you aren't subscribed to our Youtube or Daniel's Twitter. Please correct that. While you are at it, check out the links below to hear more stories about a young child's hate for Eric Jones. - Crow More Fast Lap:...
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#26 - Indy Roadcourse (or McFany McBoostface) w/ Jon LaFollette
More Jon LaFollette: @JonLawFilet on Twitter @JonLawFilet on Instagram Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Christopher Bell: Kyle Larson ‘Running His Mouth is a Little Uncalled For’ Chase Elliott Earns Last-Minute Xfinity Top 5 on Indy Road Course The ‘Pure Enjoyment’ of AJ...
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#25 - Did anyone actually go bowling at the Glen?
Everyone had fun at the Glen but McDowell and Bell, and somehow we barely talk about Larson's win. Daniel opens things up with a tribute to the broadcaster Bob Jenkins, who died earlier this week. Later we discuss the one big change I would make if I was in charge for a day. Please smash that 5th...
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#24 - More Matt Weaver: Next Gen Safety Concerns/Journalism Ethics in Sports/Keslowski
This Week on DTH: This is part 2 of the recording with Matt Weaver. As always, he drops an overwhelming amount of knowledge on us. We start out talking about the big news story from a few weeks ago about the Next Gen Safety concerns, including takes from some of Matt's inside sources. We then...
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#23 - Rain is an Almirola Fan w/ Matt Weaver
This Week on DTH: Matt Weaver joins Daniel and James to talk about New Hampshire, NASCAR's poor communication, and how Sterling Marlin indirectly caused Joey Logano to take a 2 lap penalty (than he came back from and finished 6th!). This is part one of the recording. Next week look forward to…
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#22 - The Silly Season Begins/ATL/New Hampsire Preview
Recap: Atlanta Preview: New Hampsire Stuff Daniel Wrote: Daniel on Frontstretch.com Dropping the Hammer: Appreciating the Reliability of Kurt Busch Team Penske Taps Austin Cindric to Drive No. 2 Cup Car in 2022 Harrison Burton to Drive For Wood Brothers Racing in 2022 Harrison Burton: ‘Hard to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join NASCAR journalist Daniel McFadin as he covers the latest NASCAR stories and chats with drivers, fellow journalists, and NASCAR super fans.
A former writer at NBC Sports, Daniel's work can now be found at Frontstretch.com and SpeedSport.
Follow Daniel on Twitter.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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