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Trading Sliders
by Bobby Puckett
Current announcer traveling all over talking racing. Covering everything from dirt mods to pavement sprints. If they race it we will cover it. Talking to drivers, officials, track promoters, and fans all over the country. We fully support slidejobs and big cushions.
Episodes
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Episode 108..."Living a crazy life" with Greg Lynn
This week we have some major racetrack news from one of America's best racetracks. Our special guest is Greg Lynn. Greg spends his days working on top fuel dragsters for his day job and he spends his evenings chasing races at dirt tracks all over. Travel, race, work, repeat is the way he lives…
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Episode 107..."Old School Cool" with Lee Hobbs
This week we sit down with a living legend Lee Hobbs. Lee is a 15-time track champion at 7 different racetracks. He is the owner operator of Hobbs Chassis and a former U.M.P national champion.
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Episode 106..."We're still learning" with Kirk Turner
Our weekend race trip takes us to the volunteer state. We make stops at Big South Fork Raceway and Tazewell Speedway. Our special guest is Kirk Turner. Kirk is a 2nd generation racer out of Crossville, TN. He spent his younger years on two wheels and now has made the jump into the…
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Episode 105..."Making racing fun again" with the BIG WHEEL Scotty Thiel
This week USAC has a double shot in the Hoosier state. BP32 is back and our special guest is a former IRA sprint car champion "The Big Wheel" Scotty Thiel. Scotty talks about coming home after leaving the World of Outlaws and racing for fun again.
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Midweek Slider... 3hr edition
We breakdown the good, bad, and ugly of the World Championship Figure 8 race.
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Episode 104..."Dude this ain't for me" with "LiL Sexy" Cody Overton
We have a sold-out World 100 and a 1st time winner. Weekend race trips take us to Indiana and Illinois. Our special guest is Cody Overton. Cody is one of the bright young stars in the sport with a big personality.
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Episode 103... "Worldwide Sliders" with Bryan Brewer, Brendan Sharland & Puk
This week we bring you not 1 but 2 deep dives. Starting with the New Zealand Super Saloon driver Brendan Sharland and promotor of Robertson Prestige International Speedway Mr. Puk. Then guest number 2 is upcoming sprint car standout Bryan Brewer. Bryan is a 4th generation racer that is competing…
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Episode 102..."This life isn't for everyone" with Ashton Winger
Another weekend, another couple of long nights. We make the trip to the Pond and the Gap. Our special guest is Super late model super star Ashton Winger. Ashon is the current H2F points leader and a former Hell tour champion.
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Episode 101..."Titans of the X" PART 2
Part 2 in our old racetrack segment. We pick up where we left off and the stories are just getting good. 25 years and we still talk about them today.
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Episode 100... "The titans of the X"
100 consecutive weeks we have brought you the most in-depth coverage in all of podcast. This week we present LMS legends in a round table edition. 0 Raymond Johnson, 4 Calvin Crain, 38 Artie B Ware, 42 Tony Anderson, 59 Pat Pierce, and 116 of Chris Harmon.
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Episode 99..."Hey Dad" with Dale Puckett
This week we witnessed a 1st in the racing world. Knoxville Nationals did not disappoint. Our special guest this week is the 1995 KMS Champion, Dale Puckett. Dale was an invocator of racing on a small budget coming from a racing family while raising another generation of racers.
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Episode 98..."It's part of growing up" with Anton Hernandez
The North/South 100 did not disappoint. The special guest is Anton Hernandez. Anton has won 7 Karting championships at a young age. Also has a POWRI west midget title, Indiana 305 title, and a golden driller from the Tulsa Shootout.
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Episode 97..."We had a ton of fun" with Tyrel Todd
Weather causes havoc on the race weekend. USAC did get in the conclusion of Indiana Sprint Week. This week's special guest is Tyrel Tood. Tyrel was a consistent front runner in central KY for many years. Winning at every track in the region. Now spends his time as the crew chief for his son Caleb...
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Episode 96... "Juggling life" with Jesse Lowe
This week we hit the road for events at Circle City Raceway and 191 Speedway. Our special guest has been at the top of the Crate Late Model world for years now. Former champion with the American All-Star series, Jesse Lowe. Jesse also promoted one of the most successful racetracks in East Tennessee.
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Episode 95..."Soft spoken, wide open" with Caleb Todd
The traveling road show continues as we made our way to East Tennessee this weekend for the Cumberland Plateau Modified series doubleheader. Our special guest is 17-year-old 3rd generation racer Caleb Todd. Caleb is a 3-time Karting champion and has picked up multiple Pro Late Model wins early in...
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Episode 94..."You gotta figure it out" with David Gasper
This week we head to Bloomington Speedway for the Legends 50 event. U.M.P. Summer nationals crowns a champion. Our special guest is a 2-time California lighting sprint champion David Gasper.
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Episode 93..."Blue Crew" with Brad Kemp & J.T. Huffman
We celebrate America's birthday with a special episode. We have a round table conversation with club 92 teammates, Brad Kemp & J.T. Huffman. Both are 3rd generation drivers. This is true Trading Sliders fashion; we are all over the place.
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Episode 92..."The next Generation" with Caden Puckett
Weather played havoc again this weekend on most race plans. WOO and Lucas did get theirs in and we will discuss that. Our special guest this week is a 4th generation racer, Caden Puckett. He's already winning championships following in his fathers and grandfather's footsteps. He is a 3-time…
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Episode 91 "Racing Etiquette" with the THROTTLE Shane Cottle
A busy race weekend has come to an end. We made trips to Bloomington Speedway and Paragon Speedway. This week's special guest is well respected in the sprint car world. With 4 track championships at Kokomo Speedway and 1 at Gas City Speedway. It's the "Throttle" Shane Cottle.
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Episode 90..."82 & still playing with cars" with Joe Williamson
The crew hits the road again this week as we headed to Natural Bridge Speedway for the American All-Star Series. Our special guest is a 6-time Drag Racing National Champion, 2-time Salem Speedway late model track champion, Barren County Speedway late model champion, and IHRA world champion, Joe...
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"Pound the Cushion" Volume 5
This week we catch up with rising star Wyatt Coffee as we preview the Sav-a-lot American All-stars trip to Natural Bridge Speedway. Also Dr. Pat Sullivan joins us to discuss the importance of grassroots racing.
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Episode 89... "Everything kinda fell in place" with Keith Kunz
The traveling road show splits up this week to bring you the most coverage possible. We head to Thunder Mountain Speedway and Lincoln Park Speedway. Our special guest is Keith Kunz. Keith is the man behind KKM and the most dominant car owner in the history of midget racing.
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"Pound the Cushion" Volume 4
This week we catch up with Chris Stepan as he prepares to tackle year 4 of the U.M.P. Dirtcar summer nationals. Week 1 of the HELL tour starts next week. Then Drake York stops by to recap USAC at the Knoxville Raceway and we preview upcoming events at Red Hill raceway and the Indiana Midget week.
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Episode 88..."I'm just holding on for dear life" with Jakeb Boxell
The traveling road show is back at it again as we cover events for KKM give back challenge series and the Northern Allstar Late models & mods. Special guest is the up-and-coming open wheel stand out Jakeb Boxell. Jakeb hits the road for year 1 on the USAC national midget campaign. He is also Matt...
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Episode 87..."I've got nothing left to prove" with Jeremy Mills
This week we head west to Knoxville Raceway and Eagle Raceway for our weekend road trip. The special guest is a former IMCA national champion and multi time IMCA North Central region champion, Jeremy Mills. Jeremy has won 17 track championships over the last 26 years and is the defending Boone...
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Episode 86..."Hey...we're going racing" with Richie Alexander
We hit the road again with The Cumberland Plateau Modified Series as we head to Thunder Mountain Raceway. This week's special guess is a longtime friend, 1993 NASCAR Gold Wrench award winner, Richie Alexander.
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Episode 85..."It's boring down there" with Matt Hamilton
This week's guest is a 3-time track champion at Florence Speedway, 3-time track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway, and a track champion at Moler Raceway Park, Matt Hamilton
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Episode 84..."Any car, Any track" with Parker Perry
This week's guest is 15-year-old super star in the making, Parker Perry. Parker is a 2-time HART non wing micro series champion and a 9-time karting champion.
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"Pound the Cushion" Volume 3
On this episode of "Pound the Cushion" Usac Racing Drake York stops by and talks Kokomo Grand Prix and we preview upcoming events. Plus, Joseph Rush talks about this weekend's Sav a Lot American All-Star events.
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Episode 83..."Hitting the road" with Pinball Allen Douglas
The old racetrack segment is back with the 2nd generation racer Allen "Pinball" Douglas. Celebrating 35 years in the sport. Plus the Slingin Dirt Super Late Models makes its debut at Brownstown Speedway.
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"Pound the Cushion" Volume 2
This episode of Pound the Cushion we talk to Trenton Berry from RacinDirt TV and D.J. Smallwood with Slingin Dirt Super Late Model Series.
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Episode 82..."I'm just a little hood" with Jeffrey Shackelford
The traveling road show continues as we hit the road this weekend with coverage from Paragon Speedway, Circle City Raceway, and Anderson Speedway. Our special guest is a 3rd generation racer and former Outlaw Figure 8 champion at the Indianapolis Speedrome, Jeffrey Shackelford.
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Volume 1... Pound the cushion
Drake York and James Essex stop by for our first edition of this new segment.
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Episode 81..."Still having fun" with Chase Stockon
This week we hit the road for a double header in the bluegrass state with the Sav-a-Lot American All-Star Series at Ponderosa and Lake Cumberland Speedway. The special guest is the 4-time MSCS Sprint car series champion and current USAC national sprint car competitor Chase Stockon.
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Episode 80..."The Kentucky Colonel" Steve Francis
This week we have a major technical issue with the editing server. Well, it crashes. But we were able to recover this week's deep dive with the Kentucky Colonel Steve Francis.
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Episode 79..."I can't sit at home" with "Stone Cold" Tim Tungate
The crew heads separate ways again this week to bring you the most coverage possible. Curt heads to Brownstown Speedway for the Lucas Oil dirt late models. Bobby travels west to Windy Hollow Speedway for the Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series. Our guest is the winningest driver in the history of...
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Episode 78... "All grown up" with Kid Dasco Devin Gilpin
Trading sliders crew hit the road this week as we split up to bring you coverage of the Spring 50 from Florence Speedway and the No Way Out 40 from Paragon Speedway. This week guest is 6-time late model track champion and 3-time modified at Brownstown Speedway Devin Gilpin. Devin is one of the...
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Episode 77..."Taking the next step" with Logan Walls
What a crazy weekend in dirt racing. Woo Late models spend the weekend in the volunteer state. High limit is in Vegas and a reminder of the danger in the sport. This week special guest is Logan Walls. Logan is a 3-time Rockcastle Speedway track champion and the 2025 Thunder Mountain Speedway Pro...
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Episode 76..."Circle of life" with "T Mac" Terry McCarl
Speedweeks is finally over and we have you covered. All is well in the sprint car world. This week special guest is "T Mac" Terry McCarl. Terry is an 8-time Knoxville track champion and 8-time Huset's Speedway track champion. He is also a member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
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Episode 75..."From iRacing to series champion" with Jacob Hall
Lucas Oil late models finish up a weeklong battle at Ocala Speedway. Sprint cars race on the east and west coast and we have you covered. Our special guest is the 2022 Ironman modified series and the 2025 Cumberland Plateau modified series champion Jacob Hall.
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Episode 74... "Sink or swim" with Shawn Smith
This week the traveling road show continues as we head to the sunshine state for the Winter Heat Series for the USCS sprint car series and the IMCA modified super national qualifier at Southern Raceway. The old racetrack segment is back with a 7-time track champion Shawn Smith. Shawn is the owner...
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Episode 73..."Recreating the Magic" with Magic Man Mike McKinney
Volusia speedway crowns its final gator champions. All focus now turns to the Lucas Oil series for the next 2 weeks. This week's guest is the 2024 UMP summer nationals modified champion, Mike McKinney. Mike has track championships at Fairbury and Lasalle Speedways.
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Episode 72... "Indiana's next big thing" Gunnar Setser
All eyes are on Florida's Speedweeks and week 1 of the Dirtcar Nationals which did not disappoint. Volusia Speedway Park was in tip top shape. We have you covered on all things Volusia. This week's guest was the 2025 USAC National Sprint Car Rookie of the year, 17-year-old throttle dumper Gunnar...
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Episode 71..."It's fergie time" with Chris Ferguson
Speedweeks is upon us and we have you covered. ASCS sprints at Volusia Raceway Park did not disappoint. This week's guest is the owner of Victory Seats and one of the nation's top dirt late model drivers, Chris Ferguson. He stops by to discuss driver safety and life on the road while running a...
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Episode 70..."I'm just an idiot that can talk into the mic" with Duane from Dirt Nerds
This week the U.S. braces for a major snowstorm and we talk racing from Volusia Speedway Park. World of Outlaw Late models kick off their 2026 season. Our special guest is Duane Hancock from the Dirt Nerds podcast. Duane is race director for the AFCS sprint cars and one of the original podcasters...
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Episode 69..."I'm grateful I get to do what I love for a living" with Dean Mills
It's time for the greatest race event of the year and we have you covered all week from the 2026 Chili Bowl Midgets Nationals. This week's guest is a 43-year veteran of shooting motorsports, Dean Mills. Dean has brought us some of the most iconic videos of our generation. This is a behind the...
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Episode 68..."Keeping it real" with Big Daddy Joe Duvall
It's that time of the year again. Wild West Shootout and The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. As we head to Tulsa to cover the Chili Bowl, this week's guest heads west to the Wild West Shootout. "Big Daddy" Joe Duvall. Joe is one of the nation's top modified drivers. He is a 2-Time American Racer...
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Episode 67..."We have the keys to the playground" with Andy Bradley
This week the crew heads to Tulsa, OK. for the "Meca of Mirco's" the world-famous Tulsa Shootout. The special guests this week is the co-promoters of Bloomington Speedway Andy Bradley, David Hays and the driver of the Hoosier Speed house car Sam Hinds. It's a round table of craziness.
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Episode 66... "Climbing the mountain" with Adam Ogle
It's driller season as the trading sliders podcast crew gears up for our 1st trip to the Tulsa Shootout. Our special guest this week is Adam Ogle out of Gatlinburg, TN. Adam is in his 4th year of competition and took to the road with the Cumberland Plateau Modified Series the last 2 seasons. With...
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Episode 65... "A true champion" with Jeff Leka
As we close in on Christmas the indoor season officially has begun. We cover Powri events from Illinois and the rumble in Ft. Wayne. This weeks guest is a 2-time National champion with over 350 career features wins, Jeff Leka. Jeff has 4 track championships at Macon Speedway and 1 at Farmer City...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Current announcer traveling all over talking racing. Covering everything from dirt mods to pavement sprints. If they race it we will cover it. Talking to drivers, officials, track promoters, and fans all over the country. We fully support slidejobs and big cushions.
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Bobby Puckett
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Current announcer traveling all over talking racing. Covering everything from dirt mods to pavement sprints. If they race it we will cover it. Talking to drivers, officials, track promoters, and fans all over the country. We fully support slidejobs and big cushions.
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