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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signing Off | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:49:11 | |
On this final episode of the season, Jawad does his usual off-script review of the F1 year that has been. Also be sure to stick around till the end for an important announcement. Listeners can find all of Jawad's social media profiles and articles through this linktree, as well as check out the Grid Talk show's socials through clicking on the link as well. | |||
| The Bloke Called Bush | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:36:15 | |
Recapping a bit of a dead rubber Abu Dhabi GP on this episode, as Jawad waxes lyrical again about Max Verstappen and Ferrari managing to make a hash of things. At least Supercars had a title showdown in Adelaide, with a congratulations to Brodie Kostecki and the Erebus team - as well as mildly tearing shreds off Mark Skaife's anti-Kiwi rhetoric. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people. | |||
| The Mid-Season Recap | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:54:45 | |
The 2023 F1 mid-season recap. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people. | |||
| Clumsy Mules | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:45:16 | |
On this week's show there is more racing to talk about! Though Jawad does get carried away a little here and there in between reviewing the Grand Prix of Steiermark and looking ahead at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Also on the show is an update on Supercars and the second Sydney SuperSprint, along with the pandemic situation and how it affects the championship. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line. | |||
| Doubling Down | 09 Jul 2020 | 00:49:11 | |
What an epic start to the 2020 F1 season! Jawad reviews the Austrian Grand Prix and all its happenings first up on this week's show, before looking ahead to the next race at the Red Bull Ring. And with Melbourne going into lockdown again, he also discusses isolation and the impact of border closures on the Supercars championship. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line. | |||
| It's Pay Week! | 03 Jul 2020 | 01:02:43 | |
As you've probably figured out from the title, it is indeed race week and Jawad has wall-to-wall racing content on this week's podcast. From a preview of the Austrian Grand Prix, to a look back at the thrilling Supercars Sydney SuperSprint - you're going to want to bunker down and get ready for the weekend of racing ahead! Follow the podcast on Twitter @HitTheApexMedia and stay up to date with all our sporting musings. | |||
| At Shriek's Creek | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:48:11 | |
It's race week for the Supercars championship! And Jawad has his preview for the Sydney SuperSprint on this episode, as well as some thoughts on the revised calendar for the Supercars 2020 season. Also on the show, Jawad talks about F1's new commitment to promoting diversity and addressing inequality through #WeRaceAsOne, in wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and the uniting behind NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Be sure as well to follow @HitTheApexMedia on Twitter to stay updated with the podcast and all Jawad's musings. And if you'd like to see the OG Shriek at the Creek, then just follow this link here. | |||
| Start the Restart | 12 Jun 2020 | 00:46:42 | |
With motorsport all over the world beginning to restart, Jawad talks about the the IndyCar Genesys 300, new format for Supercars' return to Sydney and an update on MotoGP. | |||
| Ringers & Mash(up) | 05 Jun 2020 | 01:11:24 | |
On this loaded mashup edition of the podcast, Jawad is joined by Deano and Chris from the Regen E Racing podcast to discuss ringers, racing in the Serengeti with Extreme E and sharing our thoughts on the raft of new rule changes incoming for F1. | |||
| Life Down Under | 22 May 2020 | 00:38:25 | |
In this Aussie flavoured episode, Jawad talks about the Supercars restarting their season, has a giggle about red neck protesters and addresses the "conspiracy" theory about a second race at Bathurst. | |||
| Seb's Final Grazie Ragazzi | 15 May 2020 | 00:54:40 | |
In what's been a big week of F1 news, Jawad dissects the split between Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel - as well as the subsequent moves from Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo. Also he asks whether Ferrari's problem lies beyond their driver lineup and pays tribute to actor and comedian Jerry Stiller - aka Frank Costanza. | |||
| Adapting | 08 May 2020 | 00:52:32 | |
Jawad ponders the July 5th possible start date for F1, revisits an old classic Supercars race and shares his thoughts on whether we can do a better job at financial recovery than Joe Exotic. | |||
| Dance of the Bulls | 23 Apr 2020 | 00:52:05 | |
No, there are no dancing bulls on this show. But Jawad does talk about Red Bull and the 2010 F1 season and the new ESPN/Netflix series The Last Dance, which takes a look at one of the greatest sporting dynasties in the 1990s Chicago Bulls. | |||
| Just Add Water | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:40:24 | |
It was another rout by Max Verstappen and Red Bull at a rain soaked Belgian GP weekend and Jawad recaps this, as well as standout performances from Oscar Piastri in the Sprint race. Supercars talking points as well from the Sydney SuperNight, after Brodie Kostecki retakes the championship lead and there was a night of penalties, tirades and fines to recount. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people. | |||
| Revisitations | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:46:11 | |
The podcast pays tribute to the late Sir Stirling Moss on this week's episode. Jawad also talks about his plans to revisit old races and F1 seasons, as well as sharing some thoughts on Star Wars. | |||
| Stay Home! | 09 Apr 2020 | 00:50:15 | |
On this PSA edition of the podcast, Jawad discusses the latest movements around F1 and what they're doing to aid the people who're struggling during this pandemic. Also brought up is the culture of waste in society and how we should considering things like upcycling. | |||
| Still Here | 26 Mar 2020 | 00:46:44 | |
With no racing going on at the moment, Jawad reflects on some of the latest updates surrounding F1 in 2020 before spending some time wondering about how everyone else is doing these days and sharing some musical choices. | |||
| Pushing Pause | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:43:53 | |
With the Australian Grand Prix among many other of events worldwide cancelled, Jawad takes the opportunity on this week's podcast to reflect on how things transpired in the build up to the cancellation of the F1 in Melbourne. As well as talking about the wider impact of COVID-19 on our day-to-day lives. | |||
| And Away We Go | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:58:24 | |
The new season of F1 is upon us and Jawad has a little look ahead to 2020, starting with a preview of his home GP in Melbourne. | |||
| The Great Toilet Paper Epidemic | 05 Mar 2020 | 00:51:27 | |
Amid a national toilet paper epidemic, Jawad has better things to do such as provide a recap of pre-season testing and the growing controversy around Ferrari's engine from last year. He also shares his thoughts on the new season of Drive to Survive. | |||
| DAS ist Gut | 27 Feb 2020 | 00:43:23 | |
DAS ist pretty gut yeah? Jawad talks Mercedes' new invention and looks back at the first F1 pre-season test, before going over all the key talking points from the Supercars Adelaide 500. | |||
| Hereafter | 20 Feb 2020 | 01:00:52 | |
We're back baby! Jawad saddles up for a new season and on this first episode, talks about his time off podcasting and some pertinent global issues, including the demise of Holden in Australia. Also is a preview of Supercars in 2020 and the curtain raising Adelaide 500, as well as some of the F1 headlines heading into pre-season testing. | |||
| Supercars 2019 Season Review | 24 Dec 2019 | 00:44:45 | |
A look back in this final podcast of the year at the 2019 Supercars season, which was filled with much controversy and angst at times. But ultimately the best driver won in the end. | |||
| F1 2019 Season Review | 24 Dec 2019 | 01:08:15 | |
The 2019 Formula One season review at last. Please enjoy. | |||
| I Am Become Max, Breaker of Records | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:46:32 | |
Another weekend of broken records for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, as Jawad breaks down the Hungarian GP talking McLaren's rise, Alpine's fall and a sensational pole from Lewis Hamilton. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people. | |||
| How Time Flies | 06 Dec 2019 | 00:38:06 | |
A wrap of the Abu Dhabi takes centre stage on this week's podcast, even though it was a doozy of a race! Jawad talks dominance in F1 across the decade and also reflects on the MotoGP season, which saw Marc Márquez win a 6th world championship. | |||
| One Final Effort | 28 Nov 2019 | 00:36:58 | |
The final F1 race preview for 2019, as Jawad looks forward to the Abu Dhabi GP. He also looks back at the Newcastle 500, which was the final event for Supercars this season and all the driver transfer updates. | |||
| Feeling Electric | 20 Nov 2019 | 01:08:40 | |
It's an 'electric' episode this week with a busy Brazilian GP to wrap up and dissect. Jawad also has the company of Deano from the Regen E Racing Podcast to preview the upcoming Formula E season. | |||
| In the Court of the Champions | 13 Nov 2019 | 00:49:12 | |
It's all about the champions this week, as F1 heads to a country renowned for its world champions in Brazil and also the Supercars champions in the final Enduro Cup race last weekend at the Sandown 500. | |||
| Six of the Best | 07 Nov 2019 | 00:54:57 | |
This week's show asks the question of whether Lewis Hamilton is going to be an all-time great in F1, after he wrapped up his sixth world title at the US Grand Prix. Jawad also looks back at the race and previews the Sandown 500. | |||
| Racing Fiesta | 31 Oct 2019 | 00:37:52 | |
Time to look back at the fiesta of racing that was the Mexican GP, Supercars Gold Coast 600 and the Phillip Island round of the MotoGP championship. | |||
| The Preview Show | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:52:35 | |
Aptly titled The Preview Show, this week's podcast features a trio of previews for F1, Supercars and MotoGP - with all three championships racing this weekend. | |||
| Great Scott! | 17 Oct 2019 | 00:54:40 | |
Motorsport can be rewarding at times, but can be equally fickle. On the podcast this week, Jawad looks back at Mercedes 6th constructor's championship win at the Japanese GP and also attempts to digest and discuss the team orders controversy that unfolded at the Bathurst 1000 - which Scott McLaughlin went on to win. | |||
| Climbing The Mountain | 10 Oct 2019 | 00:55:36 | |
Mountains and typhoons take centre stage on this week's podcast, as Jawad previews the Bathurst 1000 and the Japanese Grand Prix. | |||
| Tripping Over Yourself | 03 Oct 2019 | 00:38:51 | |
Lewis Hamilton continues to break records, Ferrari keep tripping over themselves and Jawad discusses it all, as well as going into the AFL and NRL Grand Finals. | |||
| Ric Rolled | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:55:51 | |
On this very topical episode, Jawad discusses the latest Red Bull firing/hiring of Nyck De Vries and the return of Daniel Ricciardo. Before diving into what was a thrilling British GP, which saw McLaren emerge as the next best behind Red Bull and Max Verstappen. There's also plenty of praise too for homeboy Oscar Piastri and his best F1 weekend to date. Supercars chat too after the Townsville 500 event; a messy weekend for future NASCAR star SVG, while Will Brown takes the lead of the championship and the Ford teams try unique strategies to get results. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people. | |||
| Good Things Come in Threes | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:46:39 | |
Another round of back-to-back F1 races and Jawad is all over them both this week. The Singapore and Russian GPs that is! | |||
| Street Slingers | 19 Sep 2019 | 00:49:51 | |
Sports galore on this episode, as Jawad previews the Singapore Grand Prix and upcoming weekend of Footy finals. He also rips into the latest round of Supercars in Auckland and doesn't hold back in talking about parity and Triple Eight. | |||
| Push It To The Limit | 12 Sep 2019 | 00:45:21 | |
Another weekend and another great F1 race. Tune in as Jawad recaps the Italian Grand Prix and looks at Charles Leclerc's rise with Ferrari, as well as sharing some thoughts on how F1 can fix the issues seen in qualifying over the weekend. | |||
| Mono No Aware | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:33:04 | |
It was a dark weekend in Belgium for F1 and Jawad reflects on the loss of Anthoine Hubert to the motorsport world and the emotionally charged grand prix at Spa. He previews the upcoming Italian Grand Prix as well, pondering whether Ferrari can win on home soil. | |||
| On The Road Again | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:50:00 | |
Jawad's pretty far from home on this week's podcast, but there is still plenty to discuss including the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend and all the latest news on the driver market and F1 calendar for 2020. Also on this episode is the talking points from Supercars' Bend SuperSprint and Jawad also breaks down their recently confirmed 2020 calendar. | |||
| Market Watch | 24 Aug 2019 | 00:31:16 | |
Following on from the mid-season review special, Jawad is grateful that no driver announcements have taken place since recording this Silly Season special, where he discusses all the possible moves in the F1 driver market for 2020. | |||
| Mid-Season Review, Special Episode | 22 Aug 2019 | 00:54:06 | |
It's time to look back at the first half of the 2019 F1 season. Jawad breaks down the championship battle that isn't, between the top teams and looks separately at the best of the rest, as he shares his thoughts on the season so far. | |||
| Break It Up | 08 Aug 2019 | 00:43:40 | |
F1 heads into its summer break, whilst Jawad laps up the cold of winter and reviews the Hungarian GP. | |||
| The Black Comedy Horror Show | 01 Aug 2019 | 00:48:46 | |
Aptly coined by Danill Kvyat as a 'horror film with black comedy', the German GP was an unforgettable race. A rather under the weather Jawad attempt to recount the race at Hockenheim and preview the next outing in Hungary. | |||
| Silberstreifen | 25 Jul 2019 | 00:47:37 | |
It's the German GP week as the title suggests and Jawad previews the upcoming race on this week's podcast. Is 2021 also the 'silver lining' for F1? As he discusses the proposed vision of the sport's future. | |||
| Line Crossing | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:48:17 | |
After a weekend where everyone had a bone to pick with track limits, Jawad shares his black and white view on the matter and lauds another Max Verstappen masterclass. Lauding too the victory on debut in NASCAR for Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people. | |||
| Britannia Rule | 18 Jul 2019 | 00:43:47 | |
Celebrating all things British? Well kind of, as Jawad looks back at the exciting British Grand Prix won by Lewis Hamilton and the Cricket World Cup in England - won by England. | |||
| That's Rich! | 11 Jul 2019 | 00:48:10 | |
F1 return's to its spiritual home at Silverstone and Jawad has a preview of the British Grand Prix this weekend. He also looks back at last weekend's races for Supercars and MotoGP, before trying not to break down over Queensland's State of Origin loss. | |||
| Generation Next | 04 Jul 2019 | 00:47:54 | |
After the doldrums in France, F1 in Austria was back to its brilliant best and Jawad talks all about the race which saw Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc lock horns. | |||