Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1, and everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast. Every week, we discuss the race, the money, the tech, the sponsors, the travel, and the growing global F1 ecosystem. And have fun doing it.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHard Compound, an American take on Formula 1, and everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast. Every week, we discuss the race, the money, the tech, the sponsors, the travel, and the growing global F1 ecosystem. And have fun doing it.
Recent episodes include "Big Hats and Little Kimi. The 2026 United States Grand Prix." (28 October 2026, 37 minutes), "The 2026 United States Grand Prix. Big Hats and Little Kimi." (27 October 2026, 37 minutes), and "Singapore Grand Prix 2026. Communication Breakdown." (14 October 2026, 38 minutes).
Hard Compound publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 143 episodes.
Booking probability for Hard Compound is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hard Compound requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hard Compound's contact route on record: verified email.
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Hard Compound is a sports podcast with 143 episodes published.
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Episode #144
Austin didn't confirm Antonelli as the youngest Formula 1 champion in history, not technically, but the race mostly delivered for Kimi and the fans. Not so for George Russell, who continues to struggle. Nor for Ferrari...
Episode #144
Austin didn't confirm Antonelli as the youngest Formula 1 champion in history, not technically, but the race mostly delivered for Kimi and the fans. Not so for George Russell, who continues to struggle. Nor for Ferrari...
Episode #143
Vintage Verstappen at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. Turmoil at Ferrari. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for complete race analysis. Plus, answers to the big questions, including: Why Lewis and Ferrari will...
Episode #142
Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again? The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was certainly unique, and not always in a good way. A monsoon, a long race delay, confounding tire choices, and a...
Episode #141
George Russell gets a badly needed signature win at Baku. Meanwhile, the knives are coming out at Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton is getting more vocal about the team's shortcomings. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard...
Episode #140
Join Brian and Patrick for this special episode of Hard Compound. Just back from attending the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring track, we tell you what to expect for your first F1 race, how to save money, which...
Episode #138
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix was the denouement we deserved to the first half of the season. Close racing, stupid penalties, and enough drama to keep us engaged over the European-enforced summer break. Join Patrick and...
Episode #137
You've time traveled to 2026. You get to watch your favorite sport, Formula 1. It's more popular than ever. But, wait. Why are the drivers complaining about battery settings? And why are they cursing software glitches...
Episode #136
No yellow flag violation. An errant umbrella. A most peculiar safety car software glitch. And who was that mysterious fellow hawking his new book? Well, gang. It looks like we've got another F1 mystery on our hands...
Episode #135
Forget the engine controversy. In this episode, we discuss how AI could completely transform Formula 1. Probably not for the better. A topic we will revisit regularly. Plus, our coverage of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix...
Episode #132
All I do is win. Again. Another win for Kimi Antonelli, and an even bigger heartbreak for George Russell. Is time running out? Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the 2026 Canadian Grand...
Episode #131
Will Kimi Antonelli get to 10 wins before George Russell? Wait. Will Kimi Antonelli get to 10 wins before Charles Leclerc? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound to get all the answers. Patrick explains how the...
Episode #130
A special episode of Hard Compound. As Formula 1's long break comes to a close, Patrick and Brian examine all that F1 is leaving behind. The end of old school F1, daddy drivers, hustlers, and the fighter pilot...
Episode #129
April races cancelled? Improvise. Let's ask all the big questions in F1 that nobody else does but that everyone wants to know. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for all the answers. Plus, our discussion on F1...
Episode #128
At the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, teenager Kimi Antonelli wins again. The youngest championship leader ever. Just as these new F1 regulations reveal a stark split between younger and older drivers (and fans). Join...
Episode #127
Why is Toto Wolff smiling? Wait. Why is Lewis Hamilton smiling? And why is Max threatening to take his toys and go home? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for the answers, and more. Kimi Antonelli won his...
Episode #126
We are back! New season, new rules, new teams. Starting in Melbourne. Unless you're Oscar Piastri. Our resident EV engineer explains how these new F1 cars work, and why so many are upset about it, particularly the...
Episode #125
It's time! Brian and Patrick have seen enough, heard enough, read enough. We are ready to deliver our predictions for the F1 2026 season. It's all here. Driver champion, Constructor, streaks broken, first win, best...
Episode #124
Our open discussion -- we are still working through these ideas -- on how F1 has rapidly evolved from a (mostly) European sport into a global platform with multiple massive revenue-generating ecosystems. New fortunes...
Episode #123
It's that time of year again! The annual "Effys." Our completely non-official Formula 1 awards for best driver, best team, worst driver, worst team, best rookie, best cry, dumbest move, favorite race, and more! Join...
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IndyCar Series driver, Andretti Global
former Team Principal, Racing Point / Aston Martin
Global Icon, Philanthropist, and Bank of America's Newest Ambassador, The Breeze Flippers
Journeyman Lineman and Safety Training Manager, West Virginia Coalition on Homelessness
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