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12 Questions

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About this Podcast:

Each week, listen to drivers in their own words as The Athletic's Jeff Gluck asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. How good are they at replying to text messages in a timely manner? What's the best way to get out of a conversation with someone who won't stop talking? What advice do they have for someone having a hard time getting over a mistake? Those topics and more are addressed by each driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39%

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Selective

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What is 12 Questions about?

Each week, listen to drivers in their own words as The Athletic's Jeff Gluck asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. How good are they at replying to text messages in a timely manner? What's the best way to get out of a conversation with someone who won't stop talking?

Who hosts 12 Questions?

12 Questions is hosted by The Athletic. The show has published 43 episodes to date.

What has 12 Questions covered recently?

Recent episodes include "12 Questions with Chris Buescher (2026)" (30 October 2026, 17 minutes), "12 Questions with F1 driver Ollie Bearman (2026)" (21 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "12 Questions with Connor Zilisch (2026)" (16 September 2026, 16 minutes).

How often does 12 Questions publish?

12 Questions publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 43 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on 12 Questions?

Booking probability for 12 Questions is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 12 Questions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 12 Questions's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch 12 Questions?

The strongest fits for 12 Questions are Sports. 12 Questions has a sports audience.

About the host

The Athletic hosts 12 Questions, a sports podcast with 43 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 30, 202617 min

    Before he makes his 400th NASCAR Cup Series start, Chris Buescher joins the 12 Questions to tackle this year's version and poses a wild question for the final guest of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

  • Oct 21, 202614 min

    For a change of pace on the 12 Questions podcast this week, we welcome in Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman of Haas F1 Team. The 21-year-old British driver talks about racing against Kimi Antonelli as teammates in Formula...

  • Sep 16, 202616 min

    NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch is the latest to visit the 12 Questions Podcast for this year's version of the questions, hopping on to discuss his mindset around struggling and comfort level around Max...

  • Sep 9, 202620 min

    Ryan Blaney joins the 12 Questions Podcast to talk about fatherhood, building his brand and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 18, 202619 min

    The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion and recent Knoxville Nationals winner returns for his annual 12 Questions visit to shed light on why he enjoys the NASCAR grind more than ever. Hosted on Acast. See...

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  • Aug 12, 202619 min

    The NASCAR Cup Series points leader joins the 12 Questions podcast for his annual visit as the regular season nears its end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 5, 202625 min

    The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points leader joins the 12 Questions podcast once again as his JR Motorsports team rolls toward the NASCAR Chase with Justin Allgaier firmly in control of the No. 1 seed. Hosted on Acast...

  • Jul 15, 202618 minS0

    The Spire Motorsports veteran driver joins the 12 Questions podcast this week to discuss his perseverance in NASCAR and how he juggles an intense job with five children at home. <p > Hosted on Acast. See...

  • Jul 15, 202618 min

    The Spire Motorsports veteran driver joins the 12 Questions podcast this week to discuss his perseverance in NASCAR and how he juggles an intense job with five children at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

  • Jul 8, 202625 min

    Austin Hill has been put in the unenviable position of filling in for the late Kyle Busch at Richard Childress Racing this season while juggling his O'Reilly Series championship hopes. Hill is this week's guest on the...

  • Jul 8, 202625 minS0

    Austin Hill has been put in the unenviable position of filling in for the late Kyle Busch at Richard Childress Racing this season while juggling his O'Reilly Series championship hopes. Hill is this week's guest on the...

  • Jun 24, 202622 min

    Now in Chase contention following a midseason surge, Legacy Motor Club's Erik Jones is the next driver on the 12 Questions podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 24, 202622 minS0

    Now in Chase contention following a midseason surge, Legacy Motor Club's Erik Jones is the next driver on the 12 Questions podcast. <p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

  • Jun 17, 202622 min

    Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain joins the 12 Questions podcast as NASCAR heads to the San Diego street course race at Naval Base Coronado this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 17, 202622 minS0

    Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain joins the 12 Questions podcast as NASCAR heads to the San Diego street course race at Naval Base Coronado this weekend.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  • Jun 10, 202618 minS0

    Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman is the next to tackle this year's edition of the 12 Questions as NASCAR rolls into Pocono Raceway, where Bowman won in 2021.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  • Jun 3, 202616 minS0

    23XI Racing's Riley Herbst makes his 12 Questions interview debut and shares some thoughts on his love for American history, autograph brokers and more.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  • May 20, 202613 minS0

    The defending Indy 500 winner joins the 12 Questions podcast for another appearance heading into this season's Indy 500. Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing has won the last three IndyCar titles and is steaming toward a...

  • May 6, 202613 minS0

    Who better to chat with before Watkins Glen than Shane van Gisbergen, the heavy favorite on any road course? The New Zealand native returns for his third visit to the 12 Questions podcast here.<p > Hosted on Acast. See...

  • Apr 29, 202615 minS0

    Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing is next up on this year's edition of the 12 Questions interview series.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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