Today on "Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys," we're reckoning with the complex legacy of Roberta Cowell — racer, fighter pilot, prisoner of war, and the first documented trans woman to receive gender affirming surgery in the United Kingdom.
Hi everyone! With a new year comes a new future for the Donut Racing Show account. On January 4, we'll be changing ownership, and
@eliz_blackstock
will be using this account for her upcoming podcast "Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys."
This week on the Donut Racing Show, the crew conducts their first joint interview with
@JensonButton
- talking about the
@nascarg56
program at Le Mans, Formula 1, and yes... we get his Boyfriend of the Week.
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Have I mentioned... Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys will feature a video podcast, too? Make sure you're subscribed before the first episode is released Feb. 6 🫶
JUAN MANUEL FANGIO KIDNAPPED
In Feb 1958, headlines blazed: F1's greatest icon, Fangio, had been kidnapped at gunpoint by revolutionaries ahead of the Cuban Grand Prix — a bloody race that left 5 dead.
This is how Fangio's kidnapping transformed the Cuban Revolution
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THIS TUESDAY, I'm joined by motorsport legend Mario Andretti, where we'll explore the glorious highs and painful lows of his 1978 Formula 1 World Championship season. Sign up NOW to DEADLY PASSIONS, TERRIBLE JOYS and set your calendars for April 2
My good friends at
@F1orFOff
asked a great question: is there historical precedent for Williams handing Logan Sargeant's car to Alex Albon, even if it was Albon who ruined a chassis? The answer is yes — and I'm breaking down why
#F1
#formula1
#australiangp
#WilliamsF1
This week, Alanis, Elizabeth, & Nolan talk about the final race in Abu Dhabi. We also want to share some news with you: next week's episode will be the final DRS episode. We've loved doing Donut Racing Show + will share more next week.
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This week on the DPTJ Patreon blog, we're talking about Christian Horner, the dismissal of allegations against him, and what that means for
#F1
.
First of all, "dismissed" does NOT mean "cleared." Language matters!
This week on the Donut Racing Show, we dig into the history of the Indy 500 as an F1 event. Would Enzo Ferrari give Alanis the time of day? Which Indy event made Elizabeth fall to her knees in despair? And why is Nolan crying in the club rn?
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Today's episode is our last. It's an emotional one, but we still had a ton of fun recording it. Thank you to everyone who has listened, reached out, or told a friend about the pod. We love y'all. Links below for upcoming projects!
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Today on DRS, Alanis, Elizabeth, & Nolan talk about the US Grand Prix in Austin, including Elizabeth's on-the-ground experience + the absolutely CHAOTIC aftermath. Namely.... LOOOOOOOINTS!!!!!!
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This week on Donut Racing Show, Alanis, Elizabeth, + Nolan talk about the super chaotic Dutch GP, Max's upcoming stint in a fancy Monaco jail, and if this Haas can ever truly be a home.
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This week on Donut Racing Show, we talk all about the Baku GP. Why is Fernando Alonso being so nice to his teammate? Would Red Bull let Checo beat Max for the WDC? & could Yuki's lost tyre have gotten on podium if they gave it a chance?
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This week on DRS, we talk about some of our favorite scammy sponsors from F1's past. And yes, this is the Moneytron episode you were promised.
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This week on the Donut Racing Show, we talk about the all the WEIRD STUFF that F1 drivers do for press. Sneaker painting! Yuki + Pierre! And that one bizarre viral milk and cereal video!
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This week on DRS, Alanis, Elizabeth, + Nolan are joined by guest host Noel Miller (The Tiny Meat Gang Podcast) to recap the Brazilian GP - from that opening crash to the fact that George Russell has had too many good birthdays.
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"you reported that there was a cut, what was that?"
charles: absolutely not, i said a CAT, which's different. there was a cat in the middle of the road 😭
This week on DRS, we recap the silliest race in recent memory - the Australian GP. From paddock gimmicks to Lewis Hamilton's film series arc to Oscar Piastri's sweet homemade treats, this was one to remember. Listen here:
This week on the Donut Racing Show, we talk all about Formula 1’s decision to cancel the Imola Grand Prix (they finally got it right!). Plus, an easy fix for the Monaco Grand Prix and a stunning revelation about Lewis Hamilton’s dating profile!
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Did you know that Mario Andretti qualified on pole position for his FIRST-EVER Formula 1 race?
Yep: at the 1968 United States Grand Prix,
@MarioAndretti
turned his FIRST laps of
@WGI
, and he was faster than everyone else on the grid. Not bad for a rookie.
🔗 in bio for more!
This week on Donut Racing Show, we talk about the Miami GP. From the cringey driver intros to Max's epic climb to the podium, we're covering it all.
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In 1933, FIVE Grand Prix drivers colluded in an attempt to rig the Tripoli Grand Prix in an attempt to win millions. The ploy worked — but an uninvolved driver died.
Except... that's not what happened at all. History has had the story of the 1933 Tripoli Grand Prix all wrong.
"Drive to Survive" has always been glamorized series PR for Formula 1 — but season 5 felt like it was actively rewriting recent history to make F1 look better. On
@Jalopnik
:
"How could I have ever known, at 14 years of age, that I'd be here at Monza and clinch a World Championship?
This week on DPTJ,
@MarioAndretti
gets candid about his 1978 Formula 1 Championship and the hardships of losing a beloved teammate.
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New episode out today! If you like the show, please give us a nice lil rating, maybe a review, & we’ll put in a good word for you with Red Bull’s DoorDash account 😇
Today on DRS, Alanis, Elizabeth, & Nolan talk about the best race of the season - the Singapore GP! From the lizards to Carlos Sainz's big brain to... Iberian ham (?), they cover it all. Tune in here:
New episode of Donut Racing Show out now, all about S5 of "Drive to Survive" and some pre-season predictions! No, we don't talk about Guenther's shiny jacket. Yes, it was a major oversight.
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In this week’s episode (publishing Wednesday!),
@alanisnking
mentions a really good joke someone made about Red Bull and Ferrari. The problem is, she completely forgets the punchline.
Here it is:
Looking for your
#F1
fix this week? Make sure to catch up on an EXCLUSIVE conversation with Mario Andretti about his 1978 F1 World Championship and just what it means to have clinched that WDC at Monza, his native race.
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François Cevert was born on this day in 1944. His story is the one that introduced me to the incredible wealth of fascinating tales that exist within classic motorsport — and in many ways, that completely changed the course of my life.
This week on Donut Racing Show, Alanis + Elizabeth are joined by the hosts of The Red Flags Podcast to talk about the season so far, including Max's daddy issues, Oscar Piastri's mom, + a searing hot take on Toto Wolff.
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This week on DRS, Alanis, Elizabeth, + Nolan recap the Mexican Grand Prix, where Checo’s opening tangle with Charles Leclerc ended his home race, Kevin Magnussen suffered a major crash, + Danny Ric came to play!
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This week on the Donut Racing Show, we talk about the Spanish Grand Prix, including Lando's rise and tragic fall, someone's sweaty sweaty helmet, and the crew introduces our newest segment, Checking in with Checo.
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This week on Donut Racing Show, Alanis + Nolan are joined by Jason Fenske of YT's "Engineering Explained" to talk about the Belgian Grand Prix, whether or not Max Verstappen is funny, and if Yuki could ruin Daniel Ricciardo's career.
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This week on Donut Racing Show, we dig into the scandalous tax history of some major F1 players... and then talk about whatever these are. Listen here:
Today on DRS, Alanis, Elizabeth, & Nolan talk about the newest Bernie Ecclestone controversy, and shed some light on very very recent US GP history - when F1 almost killed the US Grand Prix.
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This week on Donut Racing Show, we give Nyck de Vries the attention he deserves! From the new Nyck Formula to discussion about the Red Bull Junior Program to our take on whether or not Nyck deserved THAT... tune in here:
This week on the Donut Racing Show, we talk all about the Monaco Grand Prix, Stebby's well-deserved podium, RAIN RAIN RAIN, and... daddy issues. Listen here:
I think it's fine to have complex feelings about Miami becoming an influencer-heavy event, but I also think it's important to interrogate those feelings and why your ire is being predominately directed at THESE specific influencers
Do you know Phil Hill, Formula 1's FORGOTTEN American World Champion?
The California racer never seemed to be the racing type. He was anxious, quiet, and ill. Yet in 1961, he became America's first WDC — under horrifying circumstances.
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Explained concept of “boyfriend of the week” to my dad and after a second he goes “oh ok, so my BOTW from Mexico could be all the old VW convertibles on the track for the driver’s parade?” Immediate grasp of concept, A+ for Dad
@donutracingshow
SPECIAL MONDAY TREAT!
@alanisnking
and
@eliz_blackstock
guested on today's "Past Gas" podcast about the legendary Jim Clark, alongside regular hosts
@nolanjsykes
and Joe Weber. Listen here: