ARCA Pocono Winner Christian Eckes is another in the long line of ARCA drivers who come into The Freak Nation and have brilliant conversations. Eckes raced both in ARCA and the NASCAR Truck Series this weekend. And he explained how both are radically different. He talked about the peculiarities racing at Pocono. And he hinted…
Actor/Comedian Shawn Wayans had a hilarious visit to The Freak Nation Sunday night. But what would you expect from the first family of comedic entertainment? Wayans told some great stories about growing up with nine other siblings, nearly all of whom were interested in a great laugh. Listen…
This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. Honda had a frustrating three years in Formula One supplying engines that weren’t competitive at McLaren. The break up after the 2017 season was visible and embarrassing for all concerned. But Honda today had a collar popping weekend at the German Grand Prix.…
IndyCar Iowa Winner Josef Newgarden, the points leader in the season championship, was in The Freak Nation Sunday night to talk about his rain delayed victory in Iowa. The delay found the race not ending until early Sunday morning but Newgarden was happy anyway as he expanded his points lead for the championship. But Newgarden…
NHRA Denver Pro Stock Winner Greg Anderson broke his year-long winless streak Sunday at the Mile High Nationals. The idea of Anderson going winless is pretty rare considering he’s won four championships (2003-05, 2010) and was the 2004 Speed Channel Driver of the Year, one of only three drag racers to earn the honor. Anderson…
L.A. Times Writer & Podcast Host Daniel Miller has investigated a Larger Than Life personality from the Los Angeles streets in the late 1960s. But Big Willie Robinson found a way to calm tensions and bring together diverse community using street racing and political power. It was an odd mix but Miller tells us that…
Adam Ruins Everything Host Adam Conover visited The Freak Nation Sunday night explaining his popular show on Tru-TV. Adam Ruins Everything busts myths and “old wives tales” for us. Some are in the mainstream, others are in sports. He described several that are strongly checked out by the show staff and investigators. Conover is a…
This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. The IndyCar Series goes to Mid-Ohio next weekend with a tough championship still unfolding in 2019. There are five events left in the season including Mid-Ohio. And there’s less than 100 points separating the top four drivers in the battle. Points leader Josef…
The Freaks spend a few minutes with actor Corbin Bernsen on the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film Major League. Bernsen was one of the stars including Wesley Snipes, Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Bob Uecker, Rene Russo and Dennis Haysbert. It was an ensemble of stars and some were early in their brilliant careers. Bernsen,…
ARCA Elko Speedway Winner Chandler Smith returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night after his third win of the ARCA season on General Tires. Smith has had enormous success with Venturini Motorsports in ARCA and with Kyle Busch Motorsports in the NASCAR truck series. But he’s still auditioning weekly to get a ride in the…
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