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Gabriel Jaime Podcasts
Comedian Felipe Esparza talks with random people he finds interesting. It might be somebody kind of famous or it might be that homeless guy at the end of your street who you walk past every day without saying hello. Because everyone has a story to tell about how they got where they are - no matter who they are.
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Formula 1's fastest stars slow down for in-depth interviews. Tom Clarkson brings you revealing, feature-length conversations with drivers, team bosses, engineering experts and F1 legends. Hit the follow button for the fastest way to get new episodes. Watch episodes exclusively on the F1 YouTube channel. An official Formula 1 podcast. For race reviews + previews, listen to F1 Nation. To learn more about how F1 works, listen to F1 Explains
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Gabriel Bortoleto: ‘my dream was so big’ - the long journey to F1
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55:39Aged 11, Gabriel Bortoleto left Brazil, determined to make it in motorsport. His family’s passion, hard work and sacrifice gave him a start. His talent saw him accelerate towards a racing career. A two-time World Champion saw he was special, and helped guide him to Formula 1. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Gabriel looks back at his childhood, how his pa…
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JROD ELECTRIC is a comedic influencer who also did electrician work. He got popular with his work videos themed by his past work and blended comedy. JROD https://www.instagram.com/jacob_rodriguez95/ _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr Butch - @ butchescobar JROD - @ Jacob_rodrigue…
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Fred Vasseur: Ferrari’s ‘next step’ with Lewis Hamilton + Charles Leclerc
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58:43‘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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Anthony Campos aka CiTRiC, is an actor and comedian who can currently be seen as the voice of Emilio of animated comedy show, "King of the Hill" on Hulu and starred in "Idiocracy" written & directed by Mike Judge. Anthony Campos https://dot.cards/bigcitric?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeSb8uehARoPByhZrb2l-JIppfTuBHwpHY2loeLKEdN-XHBHn2eVAwyweERLA_aem_i…
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James Hinchcliffe: F1TV expert on surviving ovals + being inspired by Villeneuve
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54:19Today 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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Ep 541 - Aaron Carnes (In Defense of Ska)
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1:48:19Aaron Carnes is a music journalist from Sacramento, CA. His work has appeared in Playboy, Salon, Bandcamp Daily, Sierra Club, Noisey, Sun Magazine, and Good Times. He has a book called "in Defense of Ska" that was released in 2021 about the history of ska punk music, focusing on the scenes in East L.A. and Mexico. Aaron Carnes https://aaron-carnes.…
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Butch Escobar joins Felipe and Rodrigo together this week with no guest, just stories. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Butch - @ butchescobar Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com…
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Jacky Ickx: Belgium’s F1 + Le Mans legend
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48:16Jacky 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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Felipe, Rodrigo, and Martin today. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ comicmartinrizo Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.comBy FELIPE ESPARZA
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Adrian Reynard: a founding father of Brawn GP + Mercedes
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58:49Adrian 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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Saul Trujillo sits in with Felipe and Martin today. Oh yeah, we take some phone calls, too... _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ comicmartinrizo Saul - @ saulcomedy Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.comBy FELIPE ESPARZA
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Alex Albon: changing people's perceptions
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48:32Alex 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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Comedian Jaime Garcia, the co-host of the "Fat Fish Podcast" and "Tiger Belly" podcast, sits in with Felipe and Rodrigo. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr Jaime - @ thejaimegarcia Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com…
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Perry McCarthy: driving for 90s non-starters Andrea Moda
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1:15:53He 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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Anthony Davidson: reaching the pinnacle through talent + testing
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1:14:01Racing 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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F1 at Downing Street - with the UK Prime Minister, James Vowles, Oliver Bearman + Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon
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23:27To 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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Finesse Mitchell is a stand-up comedian and was a SNL cast member. He has a comedy special "Slightly Offensive" that's available on his website: https://www.finessemitchell.tv/ _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ comicmartinrizo Finesse - @ finessemitchell Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http:/…
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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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Nate Jackson is a stand-up comedian who has a special out called "Super Funny" that will drop on July 8th via Netflix. https://www.natejacksoncomedy.com "Super Funny" trailerhttps://youtu.be/K_xA6ZqIKIc _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr Nate - @ mrnatejackson Get Tickets to laug…
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Brad Pitt: becoming Sonny Hayes for F1 The Movie
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26:56For 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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Brent Weinbach is a stand-up comedian, actor, and musician who has a special out called "Popular Culture". https://www.brentweinbach.com _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Brent - @ brentweinbachcomedy Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com…
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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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The Sklar Brothers (Jason and Randy) join Felipe and Martin in this episode. The Sklar Brothers are a comedy duo who are twin brothers. They've hosted ESPN Classic's "Cheap Seats" and "Dumb People Town". They've also starred in films such as "Wild Hogs", "Bubble Boy" and "The Comeacks". https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers/ It's also Felipe's Bi…
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LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion
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47:55Emerson 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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JR Jimenez is the host of the True Hustle Podcast. We are joined with Felipe, Rodrigo, and Martin. https://www.instagram.com/truehustlepodcast/?hl=en _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr JR - @ jrjimenezre Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://Felipes…
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Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac is ‘very interesting project’
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39:20This 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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We have comedian Shapel Lacey sitting in as our guest for this episode. Go see his comedy, his short film “The Moshumentary” and check out his “Love is Tight” merch https://www.shapellacey.com _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Shapel - @ shapellacey Get Tickets to laugh with Feli…
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Simone Resta: F1 car designer who swapped Ferrari for Mercedes
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38:26When 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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We have Felipe, Martin, Rodrigo, and Butch Escobar sitting in the podcast today. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Butch - @ butchescobar Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.comBy FELIPE ESPARZA
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Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality
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57:57Dario 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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Jeremiah Watkins is a stand-up comedian who also specializes in improv work. He has made Judd Apatow fall in love with comedy again. You can hear him as the voice of the iconic role of The Joker on DC Superhero Girls. Other credits include Carpool Karaoke, Roast Battle, Lights Out with David Spade, Netflix’s Historical Roasts, Jimmy Kimmel Live, HB…
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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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Joel Jimenez is a stand-up comedian. He's also the drummer for the band Mad Peaceful, one half of the Lesser Known Characters Podcast and Dogs of Browntown Podcast. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Joel - @ joeljimenezcomedy Get Tickets to laugh with …
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Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress
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59:21When 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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No guest today. Just Felipe, Martin, and Rodrigo. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.comBy FELIPE ESPARZA
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Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era
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53:27As the new Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley is taking on one of the most exciting projects in Formula 1. With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And n…
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Fred Stoller joins us on set. He is an actor and stand-up comedian. He has an audible called "My Friend Norm". Check it out! Fred Stoller https://www.youtube.com/@fredstollerspage _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Fred - @ fred_stoller Get Tickets to l…
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Piers Thynne: running McLaren's championship-winning factory
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53:49Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008. He oversees everything that happens at the team's base, the McLaren Technology Centre, so he’s played a crucial role in their current success. How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finis…
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Concrete joins us today. He is a comedian and an influencer. You can catch him live and he will be performing with Felipe in Houston, TX April 25th. Concrete https://linktr.ee/concretelive?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacHDj46jlUjot82KUAzg49Lqel_QJUVShlpWJ6bXAgk1nXIMUppkFv4RX5cGA_aem_yGd0vYSaU-Jbx39yTDoAGQ _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Fe…
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After five years with Alpine, Esteban Ocon is embarking on a new adventure with Haas in 2025. What challenges has he faced while settling into his new team? How is he getting on with new race engineer Laura Mueller? What are the strengths and weaknesses of their car? Esteban tells Tom Clarkson how he’s adapting to his new surroundings and how Haas …
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'The team is a big family' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid...
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1:32Tom Clarkson reveals which Formula 1 star will be joining him on this week’s episode of F1 Beyond The Grid. Listen to the full show on Wednesday 16th March or you can watch their chat on the official F1 YouTube channel.By Formula 1
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Jack Jr. is a stand up comedian who is seen on Netflix Is A Joke and Amazon Prime Video. He has come to the show to chat it up with the guys and talk about his upcoming special being filmed in May. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Jack jr. - @ jackjrc…
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Marc Gene: witnessing five World Champions at Ferrari
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52:19Ferrari ambassador and former test driver Marc Gene has been with the team since 2004. During that time, Marc has had the privilege of working alongside five World Champions: Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and now, Lewis Hamilton. Do they all have a common trait that makes them so successful? What’s the differ…
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No guest this week. Felipe, Rodrigo, and Martin. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.comBy FELIPE ESPARZA
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Jaime Alguersuari: record-breaking debut to high-pressure exit
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1:07:23Chosen by Red Bull aged 15. Suddenly launched into his first Grand Prix as the youngest driver ever, having never driven a Formula 1 car before. Racing for the Red Bull junior team, Jaime Alguersuari was expected to win. He was dropped when he didn’t. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jaime looks back at his rapid rise to Formula 1. From his surprise debut…
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Theo Taylor is a comedian and has a show called "Theodore M.E. Taylor's BowTie Guy" Theo Taylor https://linktr.ee/theodorecomedy _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Theo - @ theodorecomedy Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com…
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‘I wish I could fast forward’, says Pierre Gasly. Like all F1 drivers, Pierre is used to things happening quickly. He thinks Alpine will be fighting further forwards in a matter of months, and is impatient to get there. He knows how winning feels. He believes he can do it again. Gasly tells Tom Clarkson about the faith he has in Alpine and its lead…
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We have Jay Mohr. He is an actor, author, and comedian. He is also the host of the "Mohr Stories" podcast. Jay Mohr https://www.jaymohr.com/ _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Jay - @JayMohr37 Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com…
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Aston Martin’s Team Principal knows what it takes to win in Formula 1. Andy Cowell leads a team which now includes Adrian Newey. They have the newest factory in the sport. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are in the driving seat. Owner Lawrence Stroll is funding the team’s future. When will these ingredients bring trophies? Andy tells Tom Clarkson …
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No guest on this episode. We feature Felipe, Rodrigo, and Martin. _________________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Jiaoying - @ jiaoyingsummers Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.comBy FELIPE ESPARZA
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