The Shakedown
The Shakedown
Michael Bachmann
Host Mike Bachmann offers a candid perspective on the hottest topics in NASCAR. Episodes include race recaps, news analysis, as well as interviews with men and women who are in the middle of all of the action of NASCAR.
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
Nov 6, 2020
38 min
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
Nov 4, 2020
54 min
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
Oct 20, 2020
38 min
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
Oct 16, 2020
41 min
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.
Oct 13, 2020
31 min
Episode 13: Things Are Getting Silly
Welcome to episode 13 of The Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann breaks down all of the latest moves in Silly Season, and he previews the final race of the round of 12 at the Charlotte Roval this upcoming weekend. 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
Oct 9, 2020
24 min
Episode 12: Blurred Lines & Bowman's Rise
Welcome to episode 12 of The Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann gives his take on the yellow line controversy surrounding this past weekend's race at Talladega, tells you who is on the rise in his power rankings, and looks back on Alex Bowman's ascension to now replacing 7-time champion, Jimmie Johnson, in 2021. 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
Oct 7, 2020
38 min
Episode 11: New Beginnings
Welcome to episode 11 of the Shakedown, the NASCAR podcast that breaks boundaries and stirs up controversy. Host Mike Bachmann discusses the importance of Kurt Busch's win at Las Vegas and makes his case for a championship four bid. Mike also breaks down the changes made to the 2021 Cup Series schedule, showing displeasure for the Bristol dirt race and the tampering of the Brickyard 400. Stick around for a fantasy five as well heading into race number two of the round of 12 at Talladega Super speedway!
Oct 2, 2020
36 min
Episode 10: Throwback Weekend and the Future of Auto Club Speedway
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann recaps the Southern 500 and throwback weekend. Mike breaks down the playoff bubble and gives you his key takeaways from the race. Mike also gives you his power rankings heading into Richmond. Big news dropped this morning regarding the future of Auto Club Speedway. Mike breaks down the report and analyzes what could happen in the future for the sport. 
Sep 8, 2020
43 min
Episode 9: Breaking Down the Playoff Grid & Chasing Greatness
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann recaps the regular season finale at Daytona, which saw William Byron and Matt DiBenedetto as the beneficiaries in securing their spots in the playoffs. Mike breaks down the top 16 and who the premature championship four drivers are. Mike also discusses the latest coming out of Richard Petty Motorsports and some sponsorship news that have one team on the rise and another on the verge of possibly shutting down. 
Sep 1, 2020
1 hr
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