Checkers, Wreckers and What The Heckers

About Checkers, Wreckers and What The Heckers

Checkers, Wreckers and What the Heckers is your weekly pit stop for all things NASCAR—hosted by country music artist, content creator, and die-hard NASCAR super-fan Chad Bearden; Haas Factory Team VIP Coordinator (and owner of the best hair in NASCAR) Rick Kojan; and the fastest man in North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports’ own “Demon Deacon” Chris Justice. From photo finishes to full-blown wrecks, they break down the best, worst, and most shocking moments from each week on the track with humor, passion, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t find anywhere else. Buckle up.

Publisher

chadbeardenmusic

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Mar 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Episode 81: Two Piece, No Biscuit.

   On this episode the guys recap the last couple weeks in NASCAR highlighted by the fights, The Chase standings, silly season moves and more.

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Episode 80: Regular Season Recap

   We know, we know. We have sucked. So we're getting back at it... and by back at it we mean arguing over NASCAR and sharing opinions that no one agrees on. In this episode we recap the regular season as we prepare for the finale at Daytona.

3. 

   18 Jul 2026

   Episode 79: EchoPark(ing Lot) Speedway

   Episode 79: EchoPark(ing Lot) Speedway Was EchoPark Speedway a race… or just the world's fastest parking lot? This week on Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers, the guys break down one of the strangest weekends of the season, where rain, delays, strategy, and survival stole the spotlight. Was the race worth the wait, or did Mother Nature park the entire field? We aren't holding anything back. We also dive into: 🏆 Should the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship trophy be renamed in honor of Kyle Busch? 🏁 NASCAR's major Daytona package changes—will less spoiler and less horsepower finally improve superspeedway racing? 📈 The latest Bracket Challenge standings and who still has a shot. ✅ Our Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers from both the O'Reilly Series and the NASCAR Cup Series. 🎯 Call Your Shot returns as we make our picks for the next Cup race and see if anyone can finally gain some ground. Expect plenty of laughs, hot takes, debates, and the kind of racing conversation you won't find anywhere else. 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode right here. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments—was EchoPark Speedway a great race... or just a really expensive parking lot?

Who has been a guest on Checkers, Wreckers and What The Heckers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rocko Dion Williams
• Carla Metts
• Matt Mitchell
• Reggie Walker Jr
• Randy "The Natural" Couture

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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