Best Drew Scanlon Podcasts (2025)

We do our best to avoid large chickens while recapping perhaps the best race this season along with a makeshift Button-themed pub, stone-faced shoe drinkers, and celebrating in the nude.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 100 - Malaysia GP Prerace 2016 1:28:52

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Against the scenic backdrop of Malaysia, our grand (pending legal proceedings) Liberty future comes into focus, Formula E's calendar can't make up its mind, some turtles ride in a golf cart, and Alonso discusses hair products.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 99 - Singapore GP 2016 1:30:04

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The air and track were hot with race cars, strategies, and lizards, but not as hot as the takes on the Liberty deal from pretty much everybody. Plus: Chase's mustache gets even more mysterious!By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 98 - Singapore GP Prerace 2016 1:14:08

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We oil up our facial hair in preparation for Singapore while Bernie dishes sick burns, Hamilton asks for a mauling, and countries go for gold by drifting in tanks.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 97 - Italian GP 2016 1:09:36

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Like a GP3 car at Spa, everything in F1 is up in the air, like whether Button will operate a vehicle of some kind next year, who's replacing Massa, and what Bernie will be up to in the year 2110.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 96 - Belgian GP & Italian GP Prerace 2016 1:06:30

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Another battle in the Ardennes erupts resulting in a first turn fracas, suspect squiggling on the straightaways, and a heavy bombardment of the barriers.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 95 - Belgian GP Prerace 2016 1:09:02

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CFDD (Computational Fluid Drew and Danny) celebrate the end of the midseason break with Roborace updates, the next big Euro Truck experience, and the longest race name in the history of our species.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 94 - MotoGP Austria 2016 1:11:07

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Now that we're all MotoGP experts, we don't have to grill Gurk about the best MotoGP races of the past decade, which fingers to use to brake, and whether motorcycles are all-wheel drive... but we do anyway.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 93 - MotoGP Primer 2016 1:01:32

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While Alonso and the rest of F1 are sunning themselves in deck chairs, we invite GameSpot's Gurk Erdemli on to learn us good about them two-wheeled racing machines.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 92 - German GP 2016 1:12:00

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We remove all foreign bodies from our eyeballs before diving straight (on full lock) into saying whatever you want on radio, baby Perez and Hulkenberg, and the most sophisticated of timing devices. Also: in Russian media, Kvyat calls out YOU.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 91 - Hungarian GP & German GP Prerace 2016 1:00:31

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Lang is back to regale us with boat anecdotes and ponder why everyone is so aggro. Maybe F1 should go hang out in Verstappen's van and just, like, chill, man.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 90 - Hungarian GP Prerace 2016 1:03:09

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With Danny back in the monocoque, we sprinkle paprika all over the Hungaroring, explore WWI-F1 crossovers, air hashtag beef, and attempt to rebuild a 2014 classic.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 89 - British GP 2016 58:15

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Danny's out sick this week so you know what that means: the Big Bopper himself Dave Lang joins us for hot takes on rules that suck, the concession stand at Spa, and who else but Pastor Maldonado.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 88 - Austrian GP & British GP Prerace 2016 1:22:38

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Track changes wreak havoc on suspensions like a brain on drugs and contribute to just as much elation, anguish, and human drama in F1 AND Formula E.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 87 - Austrian GP Prerace 2016 1:03:22

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Don't worry, Europe. The U.K. may be gone but race cars are still around! So too are Hulkenberg's eyeballs, treacherous cliffs, intercontinental rallies, and infamous NASCAR hacker gangs.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 86 - European GP 2016 1:05:56

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It's the first race at F1's equivalent of a Mario Kart track and despite a distinct lack of banana peels we learn that Lewis didn't RTFM, Kimi's a bona fide grease monkey, and Bernie Ecclestone is the world's foremost expert on civil rights.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 85 - Canadian GP & European GP Prerace 2016 49:52

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E3 and F1 may sound similar, but nowhere in Los Angeles could we learn that Vettel's a Flock of Seagulls fan, see Max continue to earn his stripes, and watch the Wall of Champions claim a few more victims. Plus... BAKU!By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 84 - Canadian GP Prerace 2016 1:26:52

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With no stop signs, pit speed limits, or knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, we explore the difference between stiffness and hardness, the benefits of mom-as-media liaison, and which track feature is most like a contraceptive.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 83 - Monaco GP 2016 1:31:58

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There must be something in the water (besides Kimi's yacht), because along with rain we get a full-on deluge of carbon fiber fragments littering the street, impatient teammates losing their minds, and the dumbest mistakes from the smartest people.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 82 - Monaco GP Prerace 2016 1:08:44

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Crank down the draw distance, because it's time for Monaco, Eastern Bloc beef, book teaching, The Triple, and Vettel's hilariously short memory. #beerBy Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 81 - Spanish GP 2016 1:15:59

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F1's European homecoming could not have been more exciting if Pastor Maldonado had shown up in a mech and done a bunch of headspins. Okay, maybe not, but you get the idea.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 80 - Spanish GP Prerace 2016 1:20:48

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BRAKING NEWS: F1 can be a ruthless place. But fear not, because we're reminiscing about good times with Pastor, daydreaming of a wonderful NASCAR future, and drinking on a boat with Eddie Jordan.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 79 - Russian GP 2016 1:10:06

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Praise be! His Crashliness Pastor Maldonado has returned! But not before hostilities between Russia and Germany resume, Bernie greases the palms of customs agents, and McLaren upgrades to Netscape Navigator. Davy Crockett.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 78 - Russian GP Prerace 2016 1:07:28

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Despite racing next to a sea as black as Bernie's heart, teams are optimistic about new wings, new engines, new hires, and the potential for Roborace robots to immediately develop a taste for human flesh.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 77 - Chinese GP 2016 1:11:13

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Under a haze of smog and painkillers, we recount the latest steamy episode of the F1 soap opera, including titillating Turn 1 carnage, risqué stratz, dirty kart gossip, and only the HOTTEST of Indonesian exchange rate news.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 76 - Chinese GP Prerace 2016 1:05:33

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The qualifying gods smile upon us before we dive into the weird world of F1 money, secret aerodynamic think tanks, and microwavable beef. Oh, and we solved all the world's energy problems. You're welcome.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 75 - Bahrain GP 2016 1:24:15

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The hot winds Bahrain bring us a shower of carbon fiber along with a surprising late-game driver swap, master of emojis and smackdowns Fernando Alonso, YET ANOTHER qualifying proposal, and the most heroic clown you've ever seen.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 74 - Bahrain GP Prerace 2016 1:12:37

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We smell COLLUSION ahead of the Bahrain GP, along with some rub-er-iffic Kimi rumors, The Drivers v. Bernie Ecclestone, Rio getting the shaft, and Formula E going VR. Oh, and remember that qualifying fever dream you had? Turns out it was REAL.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 73 - Australian GP 2016 1:39:41

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The first race of the season is in the books, and it did NOT disappoint! We get answers to all our pressing questions, such as how to watch F1 in the U.S., the best way to transport small birds, and what happens when you light a man made of ice on fire.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 72 - Australian GP Prerace 2016 1:21:04

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Look sharp, people! It's the first race of the season! We've got lots of questions to answer about new teams, new drivers, new qualifying, and the year's most ELECTRIC new (fictitious) romance.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 71 - 2016 Preseason Primer 1:19:18

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The 2016 Formula 1 season hasn't even begun and we're already feeling the Bern. If you've never seen a race, fear not! We lay out all this crazy sport has to offer. If you're back for another season, welcome back, and also they broke qualifying. Maybe.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 70 - Abu Dhabi GP 2015 1:10:48

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Pack it up, folks! We leave the silliness of the 2015 Formula 1 season behind in favor of our bright, glistening robot future.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 69 - Abu Dhabi GP Prerace 2015 1:09:19

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Smell that? It's a racing podcast logged with 1000 years of inaccurate snooker talk, the continuation of Lotus and Red Bull's Renwoes, tricky speedos, and the polar opposite of Kimi Räikkönen.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 68 - Brazilian GP 2015 1:01:05

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Formula 1 can be so stressful. Why don't you grab a lounge chair and join us in the sun instead?By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 67 - Brazilian GP Prerace 2015 1:13:13

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Noted racing enthusiast and carny Dave Lang tells us which dark alleys in Brazil are the right ones, how to navigate the T-shirt black market, and the status of his professional darts career.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 66 - Mexican GP 2015 1:14:12

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Perez tries his hardest to Mexico while the Finns can't help but Finnish. Meanwhile, Haas gets their second driver, tires get crazier but not too crazy, and, surprise, Ferrari likes money.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 65 - United States GP 2015 1:10:52

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In this rain-delayed episode of Alt+F1, Dan Ryckert watches his first ever Formula One race to prepare for a possible Championship-winning podcast.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 64 - United States GP Prerace 2015 1:01:51

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F1 comes home while Drew is away, so in the grand American tradition we discuss Russian names, kebabs, and Australia.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 63 - Russian GP 2015 1:05:39

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With tires colder than Putin's gaze, we go racing in the land of brave Russians, throttle sticking, loose back ends, fuzzy Pirelli hats, and coke trains, all in the name of Phillip.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 62 - Russian GP Prerace 2015 1:11:08

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It's a great big beautiful tomorrow for Manor, Danny doesn't know a guy from an elbow, Button makes up his mind, and Drew learns that New Hampshire is most definitely not in Australia.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 61 - Japanese GP 2015 1:09:56

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Truck Weekend looms large, but not before Haas gets a driver, Alonso gets testy, the Manors get lucky, and Sainz gets revenge on an orange, stationary nemesis. Meanwhile, some other guys are apparently "racing" at the front of the pack.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 60 - Singapore GP & Japan GP Prerace 2015 1:13:38

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The ghost trains of Singapore scramble the grid, Button forgets a fundamental truth, Rossi shows what America can do, and Verstappen protects the family jewels, all in the first half of this season's double-header.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 59 - Singapore GP Prerace 2015 1:05:09

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While Dave Lang drinks sugary cocktails, Jackie Stewart weighs in on enclosed cockpits, Maldonado makes bold claims, and nobody wants to give Red Bull an engine.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 58 - Italian GP 2015 1:03:21

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A mysterious late-race radio message livens things up, Italians love fire, Mark Webber is upset at something, and how to make your car faster by hitting it with hammers.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 57 - Italian GP Prerace 2015 1:03:02

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We confer as to who's locked in for next year, the best race car-themed snacks, zany cockpit designs, and Lotus making it to Monza with their kneecaps intact.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 56 - Belgian GP 2015 1:09:17

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I don't know what Mercedes, Ferrari, and Williams did to anger the Tire Gods this weekend, but they are PISSED.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 55 - Belgian GP Prerace 2015 1:08:30

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Some new FIA rules could cause a Hungary repeat, but that's nothing compared to such earthshaking revelations as how to fool someone into letting you drive a race car and Pastor's favorite type of grapes.By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 54 - Hungarian GP 2015 38:39

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Danny's back from the land of beer, bratwurst, and race cars to recount one of the best races Alt+F1 has ever seen. This one has it all, folks. Boy do we love being wrong!By Giant Bomb

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Alt+F1: 53 - Hungarian GP Prerace 2015 58:30

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We return from a short hiatus to some sad news. We reflect on the dangerous nature of F1 before dipping into the upcoming GP, rampant rumormongering, and emails from the front lines of tire destruction.By Giant Bomb