About this episode
Jeff Gluck shares his journey from a general sports fan to a respected motorsports journalist, highlighting his early days covering NASCAR during its peak and the impact of the 2008 economic downturn on motorsports media. He discusses his role on the NASCAR playoff committee, expressing skepticism about the playoff system's fairness and legitimacy. Jeff also reflects on the evolution of social media, the challenges of engaging with online criticism, and offers advice for aspiring motorsports journalists to find their unique voice and persevere in a competitive field.
Jeff Gluck finally stopped ignoring Thim's DMs and came on to talk with Hinch about how he became a fixture of the NASCAR media landscape, joining the NASCAR playoff committee as a critic of the playoffs, how he navigates online hate, and more.
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