Welcome back to The Flag to Flag Podcast! In Episode 36, we bring the energy — and the chaos. From Chad’s surprise deep dive into college basketball to heated IndyCar strategy breakdowns, F1 driver swaps, and controversial NASCAR drama… this one's packed.

Here’s what we’re covering:

00:00 Intro & Personal Updates
03:03 Chad’s April Fools Basketball Prank (and John’s reaction)
08:58 IndyCar Thermal Race Strategy & Penske’s Struggles
14:59 F1 Japanese GP Preview & Weather Predictions
21:01 Ferrari’s Tough Stretch & Red Bull Driver Drama
27:54 Yuki vs. Liam — Fair or Foul?
30:57 Red Bull’s Performance Slips & Car Dynamics
33:59 Race Picks for Japan
40:54 NASCAR’s Martinsville Mayhem – Was It Too Much?
51:11 Penalties, Respect, and the Role of Emotions
56:51 Has NASCAR Lost Its Personalities?
1:01:06 Darlington Throwback Picks + Paint Scheme Deep Dive

Whether you're here for the motorsports banter, serious analysis, or to hear why Mike Wazowski is our official checkered flag holder... you're in the right place.