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Jake’s Take

by Jake Heller

NEPA native that loves to talk about football & racing

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Episodes

  1. Strength, Courage & Gentleman Ned

    I preview today’s race at Michigan, talk about the tributes paid to Kyle Busch and pay tribute to Ned Jarrett.

  2. Take a Bow, Rowdy

    The most difficult podcast I have ever recorded as I remember the life & legacy of Kyle Busch.

  3. Nothing Else Matters

    I talk about Brad Keselowski’s 2nd place finish at Darlington as well as his 600th start, Hall of Fame debates, Kyle Busch’s misery, Tyler Reddick making more history & preview Martinsville!

  4. That’s My Boy

    I talk about Denny Hamlin’s emotional Vegas win, Alex Bowman missing 3 more races, Chastain vs Suarez, RFK’s tribute to Greg Biffle & preview today’s race at Darlington.

  5. Sin City

    I preview today’s race at Vegas, talk about Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch’s uncertain futures, recap Phoenix & what I like and don’t like about the 2026 schedule.

  6. Be Like Biff

    For my first episode of 2026 I pay tribute to Greg Biffle, Dennis Hamlin & Michael Annett, recap the first 3 races and give my thoughts about the new championship format.

  7. Family First

    Kelly & I explain our decision to skip this year at Pocono Raceway and preview the weekend.

  8. Especially In Michigan

    I preview today’s race @ Michigan, talk about Dodge’s return, the NASCAR lawsuit & Dale Jr. possibly NOT done with XFinity yet.

  9. Butthead & Pee Wee’s Big Adventure

    My wife Kelly & I talk about Brad Keselowski & Kyle Busch’s possible truce, Hall of Fame talk, Amazon’s debut and their Earnhardt series.

  10. Raise Hell Praise Dale

    My wife Kelly and I discuss the 2025 NASCAR season so far and some of the hot topics in the sport. Enjoy!

  11. Instant Karma

    We talk about Austin Dillon’s penalty, Pocono, Indy, late start times, 2025 schedule rumors & preview Daytona!

  12. There’s No Place Like Home

    My wife Kelly McCann-Heller joins me on the show to preview Pocono & talk about silly season and recent penalties.

  13. The Silliest of Seasons

    My wife Kelly McCann-Heller joins me on the show to talk about all the crazy storylines of the 2024 season so far.

  14. Show Me The Money

    On today’s show I talk about Dale Jr’s departure from NBC to Amazon & TNT, Honda possibly coming to NASCAR, William Byron & Daniel Suarez’s wins and preview today’s race at Vegas!

  15. The Great American Rain Delay

    My fiancée Kelly McCann joins me on the show to talk about the Daytona 500 being postponed, the 2024 season & the legacy of Dale Earnhardt.

  16. This Is It!

    The greatest day in sports! I preview Super Bowl 58: 49ers versus Chiefs!

  17. Thank You, Kurt

    My fiancée Kelly McCann & I talk about Kurt Busch’s retirement, tonight’s regular season finale at Daytona, the chaos at Pocono and our drivers.

  18. Home Trax Advantage?

    Yesterday I previewed NASCAR’s weekend at Pocono Raceway & whether or not New Jersey’s Martin Truex Jr. is today’s favorite.

  19. Monday, Monday

    NASCAR has postponed New Hampshire to tomorrow at noon. I preview the race & talk about the sport’s recent weather woes.

  20. 2023 NASCAR Midseason Report Card

    My pal Josh Manley & I grade the drivers on their 2023 seasons, talk about 2024 schedule rumors & Josh Berry’s promotion to the Cup Series.

  21. You Get A Penalty & You Get A Penalty

    I discuss the penalties handed down to Hendrick Motorsports, Kaulig Racing & Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick running the 29 one last time & preview today’s race at Atlanta!

  22. Show Me Watcha Got!

    On today’s episode I talk about Josh Berry’s extended opportunity, a star studded lineup for COTA, NFL news & preview tomorrow’s race at Phoenix.

  23. Get Well Soon, Chase

    I discuss the impact of Chase Elliott’s injury, why I feel Josh Berry is a worthy substitute and recap the first 3 races of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.

  24. The Super Bowl…of NASCAR

    On the eve of tomorrow’s Daytona 500 I preview the race, the 2023 season, remember Dale Earnhardt & talks about Kevin Harvick’s final season and legacy.

  25. Let It Ride

    Jason Boone & I discuss Ross Chastain’s epic move at Martinsville & preview Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship!

  26. NASCAR, Football & Whatever

    I dive into the safety debate in NASCAR, the 2023 schedule, Kyle Busch to RCR & some NFL talk.

  27. Rubbin’ Is Racin’

    My good friend Josh Manley joins me to discuss his birthday weekend @ Watkins Glen, the latest chapter of Larson vs Elliott and the regular season finale at Daytona on Saturday night.

  28. F—it Dude…Let’s Go Bowling!

    I preview tomorrow’s race at Watkins Glen and talk about the uncertain futures of the Busch brothers.

  29. Getting The Band Back Together

    The original Average Joes of myself, Josh Manley and Timmy Bevan reunite for an impromptu podcast of today’s Michigan race won by Kevin Harvick.

  30. It’s Always Sunny In Pocono

    My fiancée Kelly McCann makes her podcast debut as she shares her experiences of her first trip to Pocono Raceway!

  31. Home Cookin’

    A preview of this weekend’s race at my home track…POCONO RACEWAY! And the latest regarding Silly Season.

  32. Play That G’itar 🎸

    A preview of today’s race at Nashville, Martin Truex Jr’s surprise announcement & Dale Jr. racing at North Wilkesboro in August!

  33. 2022 NASCAR Midseason Report Card

    I hand out grades to the drivers for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season so far & discuss the 2023 schedule and the Martin Truex Jr. retirement rumors.

  34. Schedules and Whatever

    Johnny Glow joins the show to discuss the 2022 NFL Schedule and our Super Bowl predictions!

  35. Sweet Emotion

    My longtime friend Nick Bonk joined the show today to discuss the emotions he felt seeing his driver Chase Elliott win at Dover on Monday!

  36. Oh My God They Drafted Kenny!

    On today’s episode I give my thoughts on the NFL Draft, picks I liked & didn’t like, Talladega, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and preview today’s race at Dover & the future of the track.

  37. This Is Earnhardt Country

    On today’s episode I gave my thoughts on the revitalization of North Wilkesboro, the Bristol dirt race & a big weekend for the Earnhardt’s @ Talladega!

  38. No Risk It No Biscuit

    The 100TH episode of Jake’s Take I talk about the sudden retirement of Bruce Arians, racing etiquette and preview today’s race at Richmond!

  39. Droppin’ The Hammer

    On today’s episode I discuss Brad Keselowski’s season-crushing penalty, recap Atlanta & preview tomorrow’s race at Circuit of the Americas.

  40. Guess Who’s Back

    Jason Boone joins the show to talk about Tom Brady’s unretirement, NFL free agency & trades and discuss the latest NASCAR topics.

  41. We Can Work It Out

    On today’s episode I recap Fontana, preview Vegas and give my thoughts on Kyle Larson vs Chase Elliott.

  42. Goin’ Back To Cali

    A recap of the Daytona 500 & preview of NASCAR’s return to Fontana. Kyle Busch is my pick for tomorrow.

  43. THE BIG DAY 🏁

    THE BIG DAY is finally here…the 64th Daytona 500! I preview the Great American Race!

  44. California Dreamin’

    Super Bowl 56 is tomorrow! I give my pick for the game and my thoughts on the Busch Clash at the LA Coliseum!

  45. Hollywood Nights

    The Super Bowl is in LA week, this weekend NASCAR takes center stage!

  46. The GOAT 🐐

    A special edition of Jake’s Take as I talk about the legacy & career of Tom Brady

  47. Greatest Weekend Ever

    I give my thoughts on Divisional weekend, overtime rules, coaching changes, Big Ben, Sean Payton & preview Championship Sunday!

  48. NASCAR Hall of Famer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

    I recap last night NASCAR’s Hall of Fame ceremony & preview the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.

  49. Just Tie, Baby ☠️

    The playoffs begin today but I dive into the finish of Raiders-Chargers and talk about Dale Jr’s test at Daytona.

  50. Thank You, Ben

    I talk about Big Ben’s emotional sendoff at Heinz Field and preview who I see making & missing the NFL Playoffs.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

NEPA native that loves to talk about football & racing

HOSTED BY

Jake Heller

CATEGORIES

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NEPA native that loves to talk about football & racing

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