Best Alex Perry On Fire Podcasts (2025)

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We're Back: The Summer That Wasn't a Vacation 18:20

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42m ago18:20

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The Alex Perry on Fire podcast is back and Alex returnswith brutal honesty about why he needed a break. Instead of only beaches and relaxation, his summer became an intense journey of breaking 20-year patterns, learning to slow down from "Ferrari speed," and rebuilding after burnout. This vulnerable comeback episode explores what happens when perso…

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Fred Vasseur: Ferrari’s ‘next step’ 58:43

19m ago58:43

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‘Pressure is the best motivation for all of us’. Fred Vasseur knows all about pressure. He leads Formula 1’s most storied team. At the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the tifosi – Ferrari’s passionate fans – want to see Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton on the podium. But what they, the rest of Italy and Ferrari fans all over the world really want Vas…

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James Hinchcliffe: F1TV expert on surviving ovals + being inspired by Villeneuve 54:19

7d ago54:19

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Today he's on F1TV giving us expert racing insight. But 10 years ago, James Hinchcliffe suffered a near-fatal accident during practice for the 2015 Indy500, which left many people doubting that his racing career could continue. A year later, he scored a sensational pole position at the very same racetrack. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, James talks thro…

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448: Sheree Utash—It’s Only the Best School in America 1:15:39

8d ago1:15:39

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Mike chats with Dr. Sheree Utash, Ed.D., president of WSU Tech and a national leader in workforce education. They talk about how she reinvented a community college into a national model for workforce development, her role in taking Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and shaping it into the mikeroweWORKS curriculum, and why she believes skilled trades are key…

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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind 1:36:03

14d ago1:36:03

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Tommy Mello founded A1 Garage Door Service—a 100 million-plus-dollar business. Tommy shares how he went from reselling Bowflex, cleaning pools, and painting garage doors to building one of the largest home service companies in the country. He talks about the hustle, the screw-ups, and the systems that helped him scale, including his no-nonsense app…

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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This 1:22:42

21d ago1:22:42

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Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its sequel, The War on Truth. Also discussed is Nick’s unfiltered memoir, Justify This: A Career Without Compromise, where he shares stories from his long career in Hollywood, and a new project a…

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Jacky Ickx: Belgium’s F1 + Le Mans legend 48:16

28d ago48:16

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Jacky Ickx didn’t grow up wanting to be a racing driver, so how did he become Belgium’s most successful Formula 1 driver and one of the most versatile racers in the history of motorsport? Competing in all types of cars and competitions, not only did Jacky win eight F1 races and finish runner-up in the Drivers’ Standings twice, he was also a serial …

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Adrian Reynard: a founding father of Brawn GP + Mercedes 1:01:31

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Adrian Reynard's motor racing outfit were one of the best in the world during the 1980s and '90s – winning multiple championships across Formula 3000, F3 and IndyCar. Reynard Racing Cars also held an impressive record of winning the first race of every major single-seater competition they entered. But when Adrian helped create the British American …

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:08:10

1M ago1:08:10

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America’s Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one’s phone in the toilet, and Peggy’s handsy masseuse. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get a Samsung Galaxy A36 for FREE with a $35 qualifying plan. TrumanBoot.com Use code MIKE for 15% off. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade m…

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Alex Albon: changing people's perceptions 53:16

1M ago53:16

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Alex Albon went into 2025 facing one big question. With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams, how would he measure up against his most competitive teammate since racing alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull? So far, Alex has answered that question on track – having the edge over Carlos in qualifying and on race day in the first half of the season…

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:14:46

1M ago1:14:46

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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhoo…

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Perry McCarthy: driving for 90s non-starters Andrea Moda 1:15:53

2M ago1:15:53

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He drove for one of the least competitive teams in F1 history. He never started a race. Just making it to Formula 1 was ‘a million to one’ shot for Perry McCarthy. Through extraordinary determination, he did it. When his raw talent behind the wheel was spotted at his local racetrack, McCarthy set his sights on racing at the top. He worked on a Nort…

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:52:44

2M ago1:52:44

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the con…

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Anthony Davidson: reaching the pinnacle through talent + testing 1:14:01

2M ago1:14:01

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Racing twice in 2002 with Minardi and once again three years later with BAR Honda in 2005, Anthony Davidson’s Formula 1 career had a few false starts. But in 2007, he finally got a full-time shot with Super Aguri. Although his F1 career ended just over a year later, Anthony is rightly proud to have reached the top of motorsport. Speaking to Tom Cla…

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:38:20

2M ago1:38:20

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …

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F1 at Downing Street - with the UK Prime Minister, James Vowles, Oliver Bearman + Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon 23:27

2M ago23:27

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To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street - the heart of government in the UK. In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual…

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Elliott Perry: Discovering Happiness Beyond Ego 22:29

2M ago22:29

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After a year of intensive therapy and inner work, Elliott Perry shares his profound transformation from anxiety-driven success to authentic happiness. He reveals how weekly therapy sessions slowly chipped away at decades of suppressed emotions and childhood programming, leading to a recent experience in Costa Rica that showed him what life looks li…

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Lando Norris: raising his game 43:11

2M ago43:11

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This episode is brought to you by Dropbox Dash, an official technology partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team. Now a multiple race winner, podium finisher and polesitter, Lando Norris is ready to take the next step in his Formula 1 career and become World Champion. To do so in 2025, he’ll have to beat his equally talented teammate Oscar Piastri. But…

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Brad Pitt: becoming Sonny Hayes for F1 The Movie 26:56

2M ago26:56

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For F1 The Movie, Brad Pitt lived the high-speed life of a Formula 1 driver. He drove with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. He learned to race. He spent years shooting scenes at racetracks around the world. The result is what he calls ‘the most visceral feeling you will get in a race car of anything put on film’ - F1 The Movie, in cinemas …

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:26:02

2M ago1:26:02

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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe Post a job for FREE. K12.com/ROWE Find a tuit…

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Isack Hadjar: ‘I’m a fighter’ 39:46

3M ago39:46

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He took some blows on his climb to Formula 1. Now Isack Hadjar is toe-to-toe with the heavyweights. Hadjar’s first F1 race was over before it began, as he slid off the track on a rain-soaked day in Australia. He tells Tom Clarkson how previous setbacks helped him get back on his feet, and establish himself as one of the best young drivers in the sp…

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:47:01

3M ago1:47:01

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Arguably America’s greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite …

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Year One Reflections: You are Never Alone 13:22

3M ago13:22

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One year - countless stories of resilience. In this special anniversary episode of Alex Perry on Fire, Alex opens up about the "river below the river"—those hidden struggles we all carry but never share, and why his twin brother Elliott's journey from rock bottom to finding light changed everything for their family. After a year of raw conversation…

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LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion 47:55

3M ago47:55

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Emerson Fittipaldi made history with Lotus in 1972 by becoming the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Championship. In 1974, he won the title again with McLaren. Emerson’s achievements on track are legendary, but his actions off track are just as iconic. In a special F1 Beyond The Grid Legends episode, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he refu…

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:39:30

3M ago1:39:30

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New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing “boring” cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded Contrarian Thinking to help others achieve financial freedom through uncon…

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From the Park Cities to Tent Cities: Elisabeth Jordan Shares her 12 year Journey of Making Friends on the Street 45:12

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Elisabeth Jordan, founder and CEO of The Human Impact, shares her powerful transformation from losing her dream job in entertainment to finding purpose through 12 years of street ministry. In this vulnerable conversation, she reveals how an identity crisis led her from Dallas's Park Cities to building genuine friendships with people experiencing ho…

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Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac is ‘very interesting project’ 39:20

3M ago39:20

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This year is the first time Valtteri Bottas isn’t racing in Formula 1 since he started as a rookie in 2013, but the 10-time Grand Prix winner says F1 is ‘still the number one thing in my life’ and his priority is to get back on the grid in 2026. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Valtteri discusses all the options he has for his next move. Would he like to …

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Simone Resta: F1 car designer who swapped Ferrari for Mercedes 38:26

3M ago38:26

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When he left Ferrari to join Mercedes, Simone Resta took decades of experience with him. In Italy, he worked with Michael Schumacher and designed race-winning cars for Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Charles Leclerc. Now, his task is giving George Russell and Kimi Antonelli the best Mercedes he can. As Deputy Technical Director Simone is focus…

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:23:30

3M ago1:23:30

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Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of “American Thought Leaders.” He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan’s inv…

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Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Dario Franchitti has had a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indy500. But earlier in his career, Dario had plenty of interest from Formula 1 and tested for a few different teams. So why didn’t he end up racing in the pinnacle of motorsport? Speaking to Tom Cla…

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:24:44

4M ago1:24:44

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, The Last Rodeo—and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That’s the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a retu…

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Celebrating F1 75 with Mario Andretti 54:55

4M ago54:55

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Mario Andretti was 10 years old when the first ever Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix took place at Silverstone, on the 13th of May 1950. The 1978 World Champion has seen everything the pinnacle of motorsport has to offer over the past 75 years, and is one of just 34 drivers to win the ultimate prize, so he’s the perfect person to celebrate s…

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

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Once named one of Inc. magazine’s 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, Any Dumbass Can Do It.…

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Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress 59:21

4M ago59:21

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When Claire Williams sold the Williams F1 team at the end of 2020, a very special 43-year association between the Williams family and Formula 1 came to an end. Founded by Claire’s father, Sir Frank Williams, in 1977, the team have won 16 World Championships – a feat only bettered by Ferrari and McLaren. Claire rose through the ranks – starting as p…

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:27:39

4M ago1:27:39

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Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the Montana Knife Company, and Bayard is founder and CEO of American Giant. Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States.…

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Don't Worry, Be Happy: Antero Rojas' American Dream 41:17

4M ago41:17

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In this heartfelt episode, Alex Perry sits down with hislongtime employee turned friend, Antero Rojas, to discuss the immigrant experience in America. From starting work at age 8 in rural Mexico to facing deportation despite having American children, Antero's story highlights both the struggles and triumphs of Latino immigrants. Learn how his unwav…