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Smooth Operators
by Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin
A dive into the world of Formula One with your hosts Noah, Griggs and Ben. To hear the show live, join us every Friday at 1 PM CST on weglfm.com. To stay connected with us, follow our show Twitter @SMOPpodcast (https://twitter.com/SMOPpodcast).
Episodes
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Smooth Operators(2-20-2025)- Paint the Car Red
Griggs, Noah, and Ben are back as the breakdown the recent F1 releases and what those teams look to achieve in the 2025 season.
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Smooth Operators(11/8/2024) - Beautiful Brazil
The Boys are back, this week they break down the Brazilian GP and all the craziness that came with it. They also break down the F1 driver market, and talk a little about NASCAR and what product they are putting on.
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Smooth Operators(11/1/2024) - Back to Brazil
The boys are back after a couple weeks to talk all things F1, including the USA GP, Mexico GP, and the upcoming Brazil GP.
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Smooth Operators(9/27/2024) - An ode to Daniel Ricciardo
Noah, Griggs, and Ben are back in the WEGL 91.1 FM bullpen to talk about the world of F1 reacting to the news of Danny Ric's exit from the world of F1. Breaking down F1's use of Ricciardo in their promotional material for hype of the upcoming races as well as a retrospective on his career. The…
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Smooth Operators (9/20/2024) - Oscar "Castle" Piastri
The boys are in the WEGL 91.1FM Podcast studio to talk about Baku, the F1 Driver Market, and a look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The boys are back and in a big way. www.WEGLFM.com
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Smooth Operators (9/6/2024) - Season 3 Premiere
The boys are back for year 3 of the Smooth Operators podcast. On this episode of the show, the boys talk about Charles Leclerc winning the Italian Grand Prix, the driver market, what is going on at Red Bull and who will win the constructors and drivers championships.
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Smooth Operators (6/24/2024)- Summer Shenanigans Episode 3: Nice
The boys are back in studio for this episode! First they talk about the F1 news, then they recap the Spanish Grand Prix and wrap up with their picks and preview of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Smooth Operators(06/09/2024)- The Return of the Dutch Anthem
The boys are back with race recap of the Canadian GP, among other news like Checo getting an extension, AI Trophies, EA Sports F1 24, and a whole host of hilarious content.
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Smooth Operators(05/26/2024)- Summer Shenanigans - Happiness at last
Noah and Griggs are here to talk about what could be the most heartwarming Monaco race of all time. More episodes are coming soon as the boys are hard at work.
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Smooth Operators(04/26/2024)- Miami Vice
The boys are back for one last time for the semester, they talk all the drama including Nico and Newey, the Chinese GP, as well as the upcoming Miami GP.
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Smooth Operators (4/12/2024)- Calendar Crazy
The boys are back to disuses the F1 circus, This time it was the most recent Japan GP, The new Calendar for 2025, The driver lineup for 2025, and the who what why of those driver moves.
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Smooth Operators (4/5/2024)- Back to Japan
On this episode of Smooth Operators, Griggs, Noah and Ben discuss what Sainz's future will look like along with their preview and picks for this weekends Japanese Grand Prix.
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Smooth Operators (3/29/2024)- Melbourne Madness
On this episode of Smooth Operators, Ben, Noah and Griggs discuss the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA and FOM relationship, and the driver market.
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Smooth Operators (3/22/2024)- Going to a Land Down Under
On this episode, Griggs and Ben talk about Logan Sargeant giving up his car this weekend for Alex Albon, the FIA, Zak Brown's new contract extension and their picks and preview for the Australian Grand Prix.
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Smooth Operators (3/15/2024)- Abysmal Alpine
The boys are here on the radio as they break down the past races including Alpine struggles, Redbull dominance and scandal, as well as Mercedes and a kid named Bearman.
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Smooth Operators (2/29/24)- 2024 F1 Season Preview
On this episode, Griggs and Ben preview the upcoming F1 season and give their predictions and takes for what to expect in 2024. Then, the guys move into discussing the Bahrain Grand Prix and give there thoughts and predictions for the race weekend.
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Smooth Operators (2/16/2024)- Red Bull Rearrange
After a two week break, Noah, Ben and Griggs are back again to talk about the world of Formula 1. On this episode, the guys talk about car launches, Fernando Alonso interested in going to Mercedes, their favorite liveries from the launches, and what they are looking forward to from testing next...
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Smooth Operators(2/2/2024) - Fabulous Ferrari
The boys are back and are excited to talk to you as the offseason gave them a present for things to talk about like, Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari, Andretti getting blocked from entering the world of F1, Haas's sponsorships and livery.
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Smooth Operators(1/26/2024) - Madrid Madness
the boys are back to talk Madrid, Lando Norris, Driver contracts, and a look toward the livery season as it is fast approaching.
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Smooth Operators(1/19/2024) - Livery Talk
The boys not only talk the McLaren livery but also driver talk and what ever the last segment is.
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Smooth Operators (1/12/2024) - Goodbye Guenther
The boys are back from break and ready to talk about more Formula One. To start off, the gang reacts to the firing of Guenther Steiner at Haas and give their thoughts on the decision. Next, they discuss Mercedes and them changing almost all the parts on the car. Then, they discuss ESPN's Top 10…
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Smooth Operators (12/01/2023)- F1's Season Finale and Holiday Episode
The boys are back to recap both the Las Vegas GP and the season finale in Abu Dhabi. They also break down the season as whole and salute American hero Logan Sargent on getting the contract to stay in F1.
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Smooth Operators(11/17/2023)- A Fortune Won and Lost on Every Deal.
The boys are back and this time is all about Vegas baby, manholes coming out to hurt Ferrari, Fans paying thousands to be told to leave, Max Verstappen may not be the fastest, does the circuit look like Spider-Pig, all these topics and so much more as the SMOP boys are left with more questions…
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Smooth Operators (11/10/2023)- Breaking Brazil
Noah and Ben are back to talk about the world of F1. Including, Brazil GP recap, A recap of the lap one crash from Brazil, the economics, and world of F1 in Las Vegas, and the bombshell of Perez staying at Redbull.
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Smooth Operators (11/3/2023)- Back In Brazil
On this episode of Smooth Operators, Griggs, Noah and Ben recap the Mexican Grand Prix, talk about the Fernando Alonso to Red Bull rumors, and preview the Brazilian Grand Prix along with giving their predictions for the weekend.
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Smooth Operators (10/27/2023)- 50 Episodes
The boys are back for the 50th time as they break down the USA GP, why people who finished the race did not actually finish the race, what is a kilometer, and look towards the Mexico GP.
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Smooth Operators (10/20/23)- Circuit of the Alamo
The boys are back to talk all things F1 including the Qatar GP, the American GP at COTA, Alpines new investors including Taylor Swifts BF, and so much more.
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Smooth Operators (10/6/2023)- Andretti, Apple, Alpine
Ben is not here so it is just Griggs and Noah on the show today. To start, they talk about Andretti getting FIA approval to join F1 and it now being up to Liberty Media. Next, the guys talk about the report of Apple being interested in acquiring the F1 broadcast rights and give their opinions on...
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Smooth Operators (9/29/2023)- Is Red Bull Good???
The SMOP boys are back and here to talk all that F1 goodness including Japan GP recap, Contracts, Logan Sargent, Red Bull, Sales Tax, and Liam Lawson.
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Smooth Operators (9/22/2023)- Made in Japan.
Griggs can't make it as Noah and Ben talk Singapore, Andretti, and Japan.
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Smooth Operators (9/15/2023)- Singing in the Pain
On this episode, the boys are back to talk about the world of F1. To start, the guys discuss all the contract situations in F1, followed by talking about the new tech on the cars and to wrap it up they previewed and gave their predictions for the Singapore Grand Prix!
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Smooth Operators (9/8/2023)- Monza Max Madness
On this episode the guys are back again to talk about F1. They start the show by recapping the Italian Grand Prix and then the rest of the show dive into random F1 topics.
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Smooth Operators (9/1/2023)- Our 1 Year Anniversary
The SMOP boys are back and this time here to break down what happened during the Dutch GP, the news, the Monza GP, and a look back on the first year of this podcast. WWW.WEGLFM.COM
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Smooth Operators (8/25/2023)- Dutch Discussions
The boys are finally back in the studio to talk F1 after a long summer of doing virtual shows! To start, the guys talk about what happened during the F1 summer break along with some of the news currently happening in F1. Next, they previewed the Dutch Grand Prix and to wrap up the show the guys...
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Smooth Operators (7/30/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.12- F1nale for the summer
The boys break down a whole host of topics on their last episode of the summer as they break down Spa, Tv ratings, La Vegas, and a whole host of topics as things continue to heat up going into the summer break. WWW.WEGLFM.COM
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Smooth Operators (7/23/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.11- RB stands for Record Breaking
The SMOP boys are here and here to talk, this time on the agenda is Hungray talk, Alpine Anguish, and a look towards Spa. Noah's computer was so enthralled it turned itself off mid-episode.
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Smooth Operators (7/16/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.10- Hungry for Hungary
The Smop boys continue their summer series this time with their tenth edition, covering the upcoming Hungary GP, what is next for Redbull, and a pre-summer break breakdown of the season so far.
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Smooth Operators (7/9/2023) Summer Shenanigans Ep.9.5- The one about Danny Ric
The SMOP Boys are here to bring you an emergency broadcast about Daniel Ricciardo becoming a full-time driver for the rest of the foreseeable future.
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Smooth Operators (7/9/2023) Summer Shenanigans EP.9- Max, McLaren, Madness
The Boys break down the past English GP, a reaction to the Schedule for 2024, and Griggs and Ben continue to fuel the flames of the Prancing Horses that are burning. For more information about us and WEGL visit WWW.WEGLFM.com
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Smooth Operators (7/3/2023) Summer Shenanigans EP.8- Red Bull Rampage
The boys break down the previous Austrian GP, What Mclaren is cooking, and The upcoming England GP. Check out the WEGL Website here WWW.WEGLFM.COM
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Smooth Operators (6/25/2023)- Summer Shenanigans EP.7- All About Red Bull
The boys are joined by Paige Benning as they break down Sergio Pérez's position at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo's Position in F1 in general, and wrap up with a preview and predictions of the Austria GP.
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Smooth Operators (6/18/2023)- Summer Shenanigans EP.6- Max Madness in Montreal
The boys break down the Max dominance in Montreal, some Driver Market speculation, and a look at EA Sports' Driver ratings for the upcoming game.
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Smooth Operators (6/9/2023)- Summer Shenanigans EP.5- Oh Canada
The boys break down the upcoming Le Mans 24-hour endurance race and the upcoming Candian GP. For more information about the show visit www.WEGLFM.com And to watch the show visit WEGL's Youtube.
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Smooth Operators (6/4/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.4- Battle in Barcelona
The boys break down the most recent "exciting" Spanish GP, as well as go into detail about team's chances and hopes for the rest of the season.
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Smooth Operators (5/28/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.3- Monaco Madness
The Boys break down a crazy Monaco Sunday, as well as going into madness about a whole host of topics ranging from the type of milk at Indy to Baguettes. After dipping their toe into Monaco Madness, the boys break down the upcoming Spanish GP.
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Smooth Operators (5/21/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.2
The SMOP boys continue their summer series as they break down TV Ratings, Buying or Selling drivers from their contracts, and a preview of the greatest Sunday in Motorsport as F1 goes to Monaco.
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Smooth Operators (5/14/2023)- Summer Shenanigans Ep.1
The boys are back for a summer of fun, as they break down the Miami race, discuss the drama around Daniel Ricciardo to Alpha Tauri, and the upcoming Imola Grand Prix. The boys lived streamed this episode on WEGL's youtube channel and will continue to do so all summer.
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Smooth Operators (5/5/2023)- Bored In Baku
On the final in-person show of the 2022-2023 Auburn school year, Noah, Ben and Griggs are back to talk about the world of Formula One. To start the show, the boys recap the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and gave their thoughts on the race, followed by giving their thoughts and opinions on the Max and…
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Smooth Operators (4/28/2023)- Baku Streetfighters
The boys are back once again to discuss all things Formula One and are joined by Ainsley for todays show! First they discuss Franz Tost stepping down at Alpha Tauri after the 2023 season and what the future is now for the team. Next, they touch on the changes to the sprint format. Finally, the...
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Smooth Operators (4/21/2023)- Penalties, Performance, Pizza
The boys are back once again to discuss all things Formula One. First the boys discuss Mercedes and the upgrades they are planning for Baku and beyond. The boys also get into a discussion about Ferrari sticking with their current car concept, Alpine's upgrade plans for Baku and Miami to take on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A dive into the world of Formula One with your hosts Noah, Griggs and Ben. To hear the show live, join us every Friday at 1 PM CST on weglfm.com. To stay connected with us, follow our show Twitter @SMOPpodcast (https://twitter.com/SMOPpodcast).
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Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin
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A dive into the world of Formula One with your hosts Noah, Griggs and Ben. To hear the show live, join us every Friday at 1 PM CST on weglfm.com. To stay connected with us, follow our show Twitter @SMOPpodcast (https://twitter.com/SMOPpodcast).
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