1st Gear Podcast

If you know nothing about a sport or profession please don't waste everyones time and make comments on it based on zero facts or knowledge.

In this Episode, Tanner and Erik will discuss quite a few different topics. We were both dealing with severe weather during the show so be ready to hear Tornado sirens, loud thunder, and plenty of opinions!

Erik and Tanner dive into a fast‑paced breakdown of the latest happenings in NASCAR — from on‑track drama to off‑track storylines shaping the sport right now. But this week, they’re tackling a bigger question too: why does the NASCAR conversation keep drifting toward the negative when there’s so much good happening in the sport?They unpack how social media, fan expectations, and the sport’s own history fuel the constant cycle of criticism, and they highlight the positives that deserve way more attention — rising talent, tighter competition, and some genuinely great racing.And then… the spicy topic of the week:Are the Dillon Brothers becoming the Paul Brothers of NASCAR?Erik and Tanner break down the comparison — the fame, the backlash, the branding, and whether the narrative is fair or just another case of fans looking for someone to roast.If you love NASCAR, love the debates, or just want a fresh perspective that cuts through the noise, this episode is for you.

We're Back! Yes we missed a week, but it doesn't seem like it. Today Tanner and Erik talk about automotive trends and why it's more fun to just do you. Chasing the internet fame has its price and usually it involves dollar signs. This is less racing and more life lessons we've learned, and we want to pass this onto you! Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!

Racing Season for Tanner is right around the corner! The Monte Carlo nose, and body is on the car, and its about ready to race. Erik, and Tanner discuss what the next generation of stock car should be like, and me modeled after. Then we explain why there are too many keyboard warriors, and come up with a real name for the nameless Nascar series. Ohh for those who read this far the letter C doesn't have it's own sound. Your welcome!

We are firing on all cylinders and about to embark on a 75 day challenge! Plus we discuss why it's fair and now factual to say they just don't make em' like they used to.

This week is a little different, we are talking Diesel trucks. Both of us have experience fixing and repairing them, and today we'll talk about some things to watch out for. Along with talk about Duramax trucks, and what years are great! Ohh, and eventually we cover the races this past weekend!

Nascar is ack and in a big way! Hitting on all cylinders from marketing to the energy at the track. The weekend was packed full of great racing and we're excited for the season. Points matter again, and we'll discuss our picks as to who misses the playoffs. This year is off to a great start and we can't wait to see how it progresses!

We're back! This week we'll cover everything from world issue to the ones we all seem to have at home. We said this would also have a lot of life, and the world is in a weird place. Nascar drivers were in the Epstein files, the cost of living is out of hand, and cars have gotten complicated! Ohh and we want to see the Budweiser Shootout make a comeback!