The Shakedown: Recent Episodes
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann recaps the Dover doubleheader weekend which saw Harvick and Hamlin dominate once again. Mike breaks down the top finishers and gives you his key takeaways from the weekend. Mike also unveils his second week of his power rankings list heading into the final regular season race at Daytona. Richard Petty Motorsports is talking with one celebrity in possibly investing in the team. Mike analyzes the many dominos that may fall in what could be a historic moment in NASCAR.
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann recaps a historic weekend at Daytona, which saw Chase Elliott winning his third straight race run on a road course. Mike breaks down the top finishers and gives you his key takeaways from the race. Mike also unveils his power rankings heading into Dover. News broke early this week about the NexGen car resuming testing. Mike will react to the news.
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann breaks down the current playoff bubble and tells us which drivers are under the most pressure heading into the final four weeks of the regular season. Mike also previews the Daytona Road Course, which could have major playoff implications due to the uncertainty heading into Sunday.
In this episode of the Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann recaps the doubleheader weekend at Michigan that saw Kevin Harvick go back-to-back for the first time since Richard Petty. Mike analyzes the choose rule and why doubleheaders should become a thing of the future in NASCAR. Multiple teams announced new sponsorship deals this week, including Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports. Does this solidify Bubba's future? Mike gives you his thoughts on the matter.
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann breaks down the changes implemented by NASCAR, including the "choose rule" and new qualifying procedure. Mike also takes a look at what the future may hold for Erik Jones, now officially out at Joe Gibbs Racing after the 2020 season. The Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway for the second official doubleheader of the year. Mike previews the race and tells you who will come out with wins this weekend.
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann recaps the weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway which saw Brad Keselowski get his third win of the season. Mike also reacts to the news of Leavine Family Racing shutting its doors and some other silly season shakeups. Jeff Gordon did not crack the top-5 in the G.O.A.T. conversation that polled 19 active Cup Series driver. Mike discusses why this is a snub of the ages.
In this episode of The Shakedown, host Mike Bachmann breaks down Jimmie Johnson's highly anticipated IndyCar test and what it could mean for the sport going forward. Mike also reacts to the images released of what the SRX cars may look like down the road. The Cup Series returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend. Mike previews the race and tells you who will come out with the win.
Welcome to The Shakedown, a NASCAR podcast by one die hard fan from the northeast. Host Mike Bachmann reacts to NASCAR's decision to not hold practice or qualifying for the remainder of the season, as well as the latest news coming out of the Hendrick camp. Mike also unveils his dream roster for the Superstar Racing Experience. He backs out of the throttle to look at the stories outside the world of NASCAR before handing out some mid-season awards and making some bold predictions for the rest of the season.