The Shakedown

Episode 18: A Seven-Time Tribute

Welcome to episode 18 of the Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann analyzes each driver in the championship four and gives you his pick for the championship. Mike also unveils his Fantasy Five heading into the race at Phoenix. To close the show, we look back at some of Jimmie Johnson's most memorable moments as he will be making his final full-time NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend at Phoenix. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @shakedown_pod and subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNQGPvy0XwCQJF1XQyRY8w?view_as=subscriber

Episode 17: Racing to the Championship Four w/ Davey Segal

Welcome to episode 17 of the Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann is joined by Davey Segal of Frontstretch and NBCSports Washington to discuss Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick missing the championship four and the current NASCAR playoff system. Martinsville was not without its drama, but Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski have punched their tickets to Phoenix. Mike unveils his final edition of the playoff power rankings and gives you his pick for the championship. Be sure to follow the Shakedown on Twitter and Instagram @shakedown_pod, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNQGPvy0XwCQJF1XQyRY8w?view_as=subscriber

Episode 16: "Slowgano" No More

Welcome to episode 16 of the Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann recaps the first race of the round of 8 from Kansas Speedway. NASCAR fans are up in arms about the current rules package, so Mike gives you his thoughts on the matter. Joey Logano became the first driver to punch his ticket to the championship 4. We look at the updated playoff picture, and Mike unveils his latest edition of the playoff power rankings. Before we wrap up, we catch up on some silly season news. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @shakedown_pod, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNQGPvy0XwCQJF1XQyRY8w?view_as=subscriber

Episode 15: Analyzing the Round of 8 w/ Logan Reardon

Welcome to episode 15 of the Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann is joined by Frontstretch contributor, Logan Reardon, to analyze the Round of 8 drivers. Mike also gives his thoughts on Kyle Larson's interview with CBS's, James Brown. This was Larson's first public appearance since being suspended by NASCAR. The Round of 8 is set to kick off this Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Mike previews the race and gives you his Fantasy Five heading into the weekend. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @shakedown_pod and subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNQGPvy0XwCQJF1XQyRY8w?view_as=subscriber

Episode 14: Chasing Elliott's Road Course Dominance

Welcome to episode 14 of the Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann was not pleased with NASCAR's handling of the Xfinity Series race from the Charlotte Roval this past weekend, and he tells you why. We did witness history as cars took to the track for the first time under rainy conditions, and it was Chase Elliott winning his fourth road course race in a row. Mike breaks down the top finishers and gives you his playoff power rankings going into the first race of the round of 8 from Kansas Speedway.