Best Weekends With Bernie Podcasts (2026)

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Grosse Pointe Blank: Deep Thoughts About Dark Comedy, Going Home Again, and If Killing the President of Paraguay with a Fork is Forgivable 49:44

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. Yes, I did go to my high school reunion. It was just as if everyone had swelled. On this week's episode, Emily revisits the ultimate high school reunion film, Grosse Pointe Blank. Rewatching John Cusack's charming and hilarious performance of professional killer Martin Blank made i…

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The Holiday Mailbag Episode 56:12

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Hello, media consumers! Today's episode is a special holiday mailbag episode wherein Bryan and Joel answer your questions, as well as some they have for each other. The show starts out with a discussion about what media they enjoy in their free time (02:29) before they dive into questions like “What was the most overcovered story this year?” (12:06…

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Finale Part Four - The John Scarratt Holiday Special 2:39:14

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We're done with pitches and fixing bad sequels, but we're not done talking yet. As part of our farewell tour, we welcome the Secret Fourth Sequeliser, our artist-in-residence John Scarratt back to the podcast to talk through all the amazing visuals he's produced for us over the past 10 seasons. John Scarratt's website: https://www.johnscarratt.co.u…

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Gremlins: Deep Thoughts About Great Movies, Genre Mashups, and Where Gremlin Marauders Get Their Tiny Little Clothes 52:13

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. ...And that's how I found out there was no Santa Claus. Today, Tracie returns to another one of the movies that traumatized her and Emily in early childhood: the 1984 film Gremlins. Written by Chris Columbus and directed by Joe Dante, the film was advertised as a fun family fantasy…

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The People Who Shaped the Media in 2025 1:47:51

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Hello, media consumers! Today’s episode is a special year-end edition of The Press Box where Bryan is joined not only by David but by Joel as well! Bryan, David, and Joel come together to discuss the 12 people who shaped the media in 2025, in no particular order. The show starts out with Joel and David meeting each other for the first time, followe…

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Russell's Last Chat With Charlie w/Will Weldon 2:14:09

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Will and Al examine Russell's final conversation with Charlie Kirk, as well as his response to Charlie's death. It's uh... not good. Listen to Will's show I Hate Bill Maher! - https://pod.link/1746469734 Support On Brand on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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More Susie Wiles Fallout, YouTube and the Oscars, and Another Round of Jolabokaflod 56:56

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! They open their Jolabokaflod gifts for each other before discussing President Donald Trump’s intense TV speech from last night (09:01). Next, Joel gets a chance to share his thoughts on Vanity Fair’s big new feature on Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles (16:11). …

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The 2025 End of Season Review Show 1:23:50

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The season has come to a close and it’s time to take a look back with our host, Simon Lazenby who is joined by Ted Kravitz, Bernie Collins and Karun Chandhok. The team analyse the big storylines: they dissect how the Championship was won and lost, Lewis’ first season in Red and the future of Max and Red Bull. As a Christmas treat, they rank their t…

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Trump’s Chief of Staff Speaks, Reporting on Rob Reiner’s Killing, and a Jolabokaflod Book Exchange 1:05:15

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! The show opens with David opening his gifts from Bryan before they dive into their thoughts on Vanity Fair’s big new feature on Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles (13:03). Next, the guys listen to some of this past weekend's football audio, with a touch of some …

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Love, Actually: Deep Thoughts About Christmas Movies We Hate to Love, Creepy Cue Card Romance, and Early 2000s Fat Shaming 53:43

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around. This week, Emily brings her deep thoughts about the first of two Christmas movies the Guy Girls will be covering for the 2025 holiday season: Richard Curtis's 2003 romcom Love, Actually. Whi…

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Ep57: Bernie Ecclestone, Murray Walker and Daniel Ricciardo - Matt Clayton’s interviewed them all 46:22

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Formula 1 and motorsport journalist and podcaster Matt Clayton has worked in F1 for close to 30 years. He pioneered Formula 1 podcasting back in 2010 before, erm, everyone became a podcaster. Matt sits down with Di and his thoughts about the 2025 F1 season, McLaren’s papaya rules, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and of course Oscar Pia…

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Trump and CNN’s Fate, Another Telos-Novela, and the New Diddy Documentary 1:13:04

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing the future of CNN, including President Trump’s possible involvement in its sale, the assurances David Ellison reportedly made to Trump if he bought it, and what an Ellison-owned CNN would look like (01:10). Next, the guys talk about the Laura Rutledge—Justin Herbert post-game situa…

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The Champion Is Decided 53:20

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Simon, Ted and Karun analyse the season finale in Abu Dhabi, and dissect the three title contenders’ seasons The F1 Show is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-f1-show You can listen to The F1 Show on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The F1 Show". Watch every episode of The F1 Show on YouTube…

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CNN’s Fate, Trump’s Naughty List, Being Mad at the College Football Playoff, and Only in (Podcast) Journalism 59:01

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David start the show by discussing Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair parting ways as her contract ends, what this means for Ryan Lizza’s Substack, and whether Nuzzi will ever get another mainstream media job. Next, the guys dive into the Warner Brothers–Netflix–Paramount situation by breaking down the possible outcomes …

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The Land Before Time: Deep Thoughts About Grief, Animation, and How Much Scientific Verisimilitude We Require From Talking Dinosaur Cartoons 53:49

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. This week, Tracie brings her deep thoughts about the 1988 Don Bluth animated film The Land Before Time. Although both Guy girls were a little too old to appreciate this staple of Millennial nostalgia when it originally came …

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Ep56: Abu Dhabi GP crowns 35th Formula 1 Champion 40:13

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No yellow flags, no safety cars and no contact. The final race of the 2025 Formula 1 season was tense, because of what was at stake, but also quite boring as far as race action goes. With Australian Oscar Piastri trailing championship leader by 16 points, his McLaren team mate Lando Norris, cinching the title was going to take more than pure race c…

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Lando Norris, World Champion: The Morning After 13:04

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After 'The Decider in the Desert' in Abu Dhabi where Lando Norris became the new World Champion, Craig Slater sat down with him less than 24 hours later after his victory to find out how he's processing the win. They also discuss the messages he's received, why he trained his mind to help him win, Oscar and who is waiting to "come take my crown"! T…

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AAA: Ask Al Anything [PREVIEW] 29:28

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Here it is! Apologies for the audio being different, it's my own fault: I made the mistake of talking about how great my mic is (while using a new camera), without realising the camera had taken over all my audio settings. Classic. Anyway I hope you enjoy, and thank you patrons for the great questions and DMs! Want the full episode? Head to https:/…

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The American Canto Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays 1:21:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show with their thoughts on Olivia Nuzzi’s newly released book, 'American Canto,' including what they did and did not like about it. Bryan gives a short summary of the book before asking Joel questions not only about 'American Canto', but about what the future holds for Nuzzi now that the book is out…

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Ted's Abu Dhabi Podbook | The last dance in the desert! 29:03

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For the final time this season, Ted is in the Paddock, with Rachel and Craig, to bring you all the news ahead of the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. Will it be Lando? Could it be Oscar? It couldn't be Max, could it? Follow all the twists and turns of the title decider across Sky Sports this weekend. The F1 Show is a Sky Sports podcast. Liste…

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The Desert Decider: How did McLaren let it get this far?! 49:20

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We’re in Abu Dhabi for this episode of the F1 Show. Simon Lazenby is joined by David Croft, Rachel Brookes and Craig Slater crash a wedding to discuss the key storylines after the weekend and how Papaya rules have put McLaren in a difficult situation going into the final race of the season. They also discuss Sainz’s podium, Red Bull’s 2026 line up …

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Strictly Ballroom: Deep Thoughts About the Comedy Inherent in Ridiculous Competition and the Dignity of Taking Art Seriously 48:43

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. A life lived in fear is a life half lived. On this week's Deep Thoughts, Emily brings her analysis, nostalgia--and quite a bit of drool--to the 1992 Baz Luhrmann comedy Strictly Ballroom. Though this indie film, which was Luhrmann's directorial debut, may have gotten lost among the…

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Ep55: Qatar GP and McLaren’s monumental mistake 43:57

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Late braking, fastest laps, pole positions and a sprint win at the Qatar Grand Prix saw a welcome return to Oscar Piastri’s top form. However, in the main race, McLaren failed to pit both drivers on lap 7 of 57 when a safety car was deployed, when every other car on the grid did pit. To add complexity to race strategies, it was mandated that the ma…

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The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century? 1:52:29

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Hello, media consumers! Welcome to the first in a monthly series of special episodes in which we take an in-depth look at a single subject and then interview a guest to help us understand that subject. This month’s subject is The New Yorker magazine and our guest is its editor, David Remnick. This month’s issue kicks off with a discussion between B…

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Ted's Qatar Podbook | Lando shooting for the stars, Newey's new job and Pilates with Djokovic! 21:32

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On the weekend where Lando Norris could become a World Champion for the first time, Ted, Karun and Rachel round up all the news from the paddock ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. We discuss the driver's title race, Lewis Hamilton's unhappy season at Ferrari, and we look at Adrian Newey's new role at Aston Martin. All that and Pilates with tennis star …

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Bob Costas Remembers ... the Great NFL Pregame Wars 53:56

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined today by broadcasting legend Bob Costas to discuss the great NFL pregame wars of the 1980s and 1990s. They dive into everything, starting with him becoming the host of NBC’s pregame show in 1984. Next, they discuss Bob’s competition before turning to what made NBC’s show special (07:42). They continue by goin…

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Finale Part Three - Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 3:48:07

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It was said that we would destroy the prequels, not fix them! It's the final part of the finale trilogy, and time for us to discuss Revenge of the Sith. We cover everything from terrible CGI and the worst on-screen chemistry we've ever seen to dying of a broken heart and UNLIMITED POWER! And yes, we bring our own trilogy to its epic conclusion with…

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McLaren's costly mistake sets up a thrilling finish 52:02

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Simon, Ted and Jamie Chadwick provide reaction on the dramatic news of McLaren's double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is hot on the heels of Lando after his team's costly mistake in the desert. We round up all the major talking points from the weekend and look ahead to a thrilling final two races. The F1 Show is a Sky…

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Home for the Holidays: Deep Thoughts About Memory, Cringey Romance, and Why Tracie Can't Be Fooled Into Thinking BWI Looks Like O'Hare 54:06

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. Well, that was absurd, let's eat dead bird! Just in time for Thanksgiving, Tracie brings her deep thoughts about the 1995 "romantic" comedy Home for the Holidays. Although the dysfunctional dynamics of the Larson family makes for realistic and funny storytelling, the romance betwee…

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New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More. 1:20:13

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Bryan’s newest Texas barbecue adventure before diving into the most recent news in the ever-evolving Olivia Nuzzi saga, including their thoughts on Ryan Lizza’s second Substack piece and whether this story has reached the point of “feeling like you know too much” (09:49). Next, the guys dive into ever…

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Ep54: Las Vegas GP double McLaren DSQ keeps Piastri & Verstappen in contention 42:56

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The Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix has kept the World’s Drivers Champion wide open after both McLaren’s were disqualified after the race because the rear skid plates under the car were less than 9mm in depth. Dianne Bortoletto is joined by Ciara Gillan from Formula Live Pulse and together they break down the race, the championship, and wha…

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Alex Jones: Russell Rides Again w/John Hastings 2:00:05

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Russell went to InfoWars studio to hang out with Alex Jones, so me and John Hastings take a look to see if the conversation is as preposterously dumb as we thought. Watch John's comedy specials! - https://youtube.com/@thejohnhastings Go to John's website! - https://thejohnhastings.com Support On Brand! - https://patreon.com/onbrand…

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Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Advisor Zara Rahim 1:27:07

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss President Trump's recent interactions with the media, including his “piggy” comment, his meeting in the Oval Office with Mohammed bin Salman, and his comments on the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Next, the guys parse through MLB’s new media rights deal with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix (18:32). Later,…

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Ted's Vegas Podbook | Lando gets literary about the Title! Does Max need to gamble? Are Ferrari ready to 'ride it out'? 20:54

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Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! Ted is in the paddock with Anthony and Rachel for the first race of the triple header that will decide the 2025 Driver World Championship. But, is Lando Norris thinking about winning the Title? Is it Max Verstappen's last chance for a win? And, we discuss the mood at Ferrari. Follow every moment of the Las Vegas Grand…

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Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of 'American Canto' 1:12:58

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David dive into everything Olivia Nuzzi, starting with Jacob Bernstein’s New York Times piece, including what was said in his profile of Nuzzi and whether this is the right kind of profile for her. Next, they discuss the excerpt of Nuzzi’s book, 'American Canto,' released in Vanity Fair and whether the writing in t…

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Finale Part Two - Star Wars: Episode II - Attack Of The Clones 4:21:30

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We're back, making good on our promise for the next instalment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Creepy crushes, kiwi clones, complicated schemes, fake beards, and someone called Sifo Dyas? It's all here in this second chapter that leaps forward a decade and insists CGI is going to improve every single shot. But how will we continue our own Star Wa…

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Wall Street with Joe Saul-Sehy: Deep Thoughts About Mentorship, the Culture of Money, and Just How Many Yachts You Can Water Ski Behind 55:36

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Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. On today's episode, the Guy sisters welcome Emily's friend and co-author Joe Saul-Sehy, co-host of the wildly popular Stacking Benjamins podcast, to talk about the 1987 Oliver Stone film Wall Street…

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Ep53: Formula 1 and sports broadcaster, Chris Holding, the man behind the epic montage 42:09

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Chris Holding is the owner of Palm Seven Films, a production company that creates content for brands and broadcasts. He is one of the most experienced sports broadcasters in the country. Chris has worked with every major UK broadcaster including BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 as well as ESPN, IMG, NewsCorp, Discovery and more. And in Australia, Channels 7…

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The Chase Is On: Triple Header Preview & Championship Predictions 35:47

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In a special preview episode of The F1 Show, David Croft chats with Jenson Button about his recent retirement, the final three races and other story lines to look out for as we head towards the end of an eventful season. The F1 Show is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-f1-show You can listen to The F1 Show on you…

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The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison 'Now They Tell Us.' Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth. 1:37:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss what is in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, how this information paints journalism, and the Michael Wolff of it all. Next, Bryan and Joel analyze President Trump’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, including how the show received him, the topics they covered, and how this interview reflects …

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Finale Part One - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3:46:52

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We've teased it, we've threatened it, and we couldn't bring the show to an end without making good on our promise. Finally, the Sequelisers take on the Star Wars prequel trilogy. But in our Star Wars-saturated times, can we even remember what Star Wars looked like back in 1999? And is there anything worth salvaging from the Phantom Menace, or are w…

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Lando’s championship charge and Ferrari's fiery fallout 1:05:14

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This week on the F1 Show we dive into a dramatic weekend in Brazil. Simon, Bernie, and Ted unpack Norris' near perfect weekend, Piastri’s penalty controversy and Antonelli's resurgence. We also take a look at Ferrari’s fiery fallout after a double DNF and John Elkann’s explosive comments. Also there's Haas’s bright future, the mysterious Y250 vorte…