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BracketLife Broadcast
BracketLife Broadcast is a LIVE show hosted by bracket racers Brandon Barker & Andrew Stirk. Every second Tuesday, they discuss relevant drag racing topics geared specifically towards Canadian Drag Racers – and there is no topic off limits! Brandon & Andrew share their commentary and even bring special guests on the show who they believe are making a name for themselves in Canadian Drag Racing. If you're looking for entertaining content that will get you fired up about Canadian Drag Racing –…
Episodes
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Please welcome to the show ... Mike Konopacki | Ep. 50
Arguably one of the most accomplished racers to have raced out of Canada, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Konopacki to the show! Mike returned home from the…
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Drag Racing Live Streams | Ep. 49
Live streams have become the best way to watch drag racing/ bracket racing events. What's your favourite live stream to watch? What's your least favourite? How…
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Reviewing Season Goals & Performance and NHRA Canadian Points Series Rumours...?! | Ep. 48
As mentioned in last episode, Brandon & Andrew are ready to dive into their personal racing season goals + results! How would they rate their season…
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Wrapping Things Up | Ep. 47
Canadian Drag Racing is just about wrapped up for the season, which leaves us with Points Championships and Final Events to discuss! Ontario Bracket Finals…
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WE ARE BACK! | Ep. 46
Brandon & Rachel have welcomed their baby girl (Alexandra) to the world, and after a two week break, we are ready to get back talking about Canadian Drag…
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Approaching the Final 'Turn' of the Season When Chasing Points | Ep. 45
We are headed into the final leg of the racing season – on this episode we talk about how to stay focused down the stretch to get the most out of your points…
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Race Week Recap, 660 Sportsman Nationals Preview & More! | Ep. 44
Race Week is officially in the books and we have a lot to talk about!! PLUS Drew Buchner, the promoter of the 660 Sportsman Nationals Races is back on the show…
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LIVE from Jasper, Ontario | Ep. 43
The Boys are back for another episode of our BracketLife Broadcast and for the first time EVER, they're in the same location! With tons of big money bracket…
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Why You Need The "Go Dead On" App | Ep. 42
Brandon & Andrew sit down with the developer of the Go Dead On App! If you haven't heard about this app before, it is the ultimate app for drag racers. You can…
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When Things Go Wrong | Ep. 41
When things go sideways in your racing operation, how do you adjust? Brandon & Andrew have both experienced some early season issues, sparking our curiosity on…
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A Boat-Load of Canadian Drag Racing Results | Ep. 40
Over the last two weeks, there has been a large number (or should we say a BOAT LOAD) of Canadian Drag Racing taking place across the country! Tune in as…
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Sienna Wildgust, Youngest Pro Series Class Driver | Ep. 39
Sienna Wildgust joins us for Episode #39 of our BracketLife Broadcast! Sienna has recently joined the KB Titan Race Team as the youngest to ever compete in a…
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Opening Weekend Takeaways | Ep. 38
The 2023 Racing Season has officially kicked off! Tune in with Brandon and Andrew as they chat about their experiences getting back to the track, takeaways…
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Practicing Race Tactics/Skills During A Race Weekend | Ep. 37
After talking with Matt Costabile last week about how he uses his by-runs to his advantage, we got thinking about all of the different ways to 'practice'…
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$50K Spring Fling Winner, Matt Costabile | Ep. 36
We spoke it into existence and Matt Costabile made it happen! Tune in for a BONUS Episode with Matt himself as he takes us through the journey to win $50,000…
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Let's Talk All Things WDRA with Jon O'Neal | Ep. 35
We are thrilled to introduce to the show, WDRA's very own, Jon O'Neal! With 4 Canadian tracks joining the WDRA this year, we are excited to learn more about…
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Spring Fling Million Recap with Rachel & Andrew | Ep. 34
Producer Rachel joins us on-screen for a special pre-season episode! Her and Andrew dive into a recap of the Spring Fling Million, and what Canadian races…
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Mental Approach to Racing | Ep. 33
This weeks episode is a deep dive into Brandon and Andrew's best advice when it comes to the Mental Approach of Racing! They chat about mindset, positive…
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World Series of Pro Mod Champion, Spencer Hyde Interview | Ep. 32
Spencer Hyde joins us on the show for Episode #32! Tune in as a we get a chance to sit down with the 2023 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Champion…
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Behind the Scenes of Putting Together A Big Money Race | ft. Michael Beard | Ep. 31
Have you ever wondered what it takes to plan a big money bracket race? We have too! This week, Brandon & Andrew bring on special guest, Michael Beard to answer…
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Top 25 Canadian Racers | Ep. 30
The episode we have all been waiting for ... Brandon & Andrew have enlisted a Selections Panel of 16 Racers from across the Country to help narrow down who the…
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Solo Episode with Brando | Ep. 29
We are shifting gears a little bit this week and changing the focus of the show (just until Andrew is back!). Which means, it will just be Brandon on the show…
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Tech Talk, Upcoming Season Schedule, Practice Tree Challenge + More! | Ep. 28
A week later than usual, but we are back on the show! Tune in as Andrew & Brandon dive into the upcoming season , what to expect at our practice tree challenge…
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Owen Henderson, St. Thomas' 2022 Mod ET Champion | Ep. 27
We are back with another Season of our Bi-Weekly BracketLife Broadcast Show! This week, Brandon & Andrew sit down with Owen Henderson. Owen is an IHRA 2022 Mod…
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2022 Year End Wrap-Up | Ep. 26
Brandon & Andrew sit down for one final episode in 2022! After just having returned from Indianapolis, they break down their trip to PRI and everything that…
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Chevy Reeves, The Classic's Series Box Winner Joins The Show This Week | Ep. 25
As we continue to sit down with 2022 Canadian Points Champions, we head out to Alberta, to chat with Chevy Reeves – The Classic's Series TDS Box Champion! Drag…
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Interview with RCSS' 2022 Super Pro Champion: Blake Sutton | Ep. 24
Brandon & Andrew are finally getting a chance to sit down with some of our Canadian Points Champions of 2022, and first up is Blake Sutton (aka 'Mango'). Blake…
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Part 2: Canadian Championship Countdown | Ep. 23
Continuing our discussion from last episode on Points Champions for the 2022 Season, Brandon & Andrew dive into the results from Grand Bend Motorplex…
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Part 1: Canadian Championship Countdown ft. Travis Ringguth | Ep. 22
Travis Ringguth is back on the show tonight as we breakdown our Points Champions from coast to coast! Canadian Series that we discuss include: Race Cayuga…
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Competing for World Titles, Season Wrap-Up & More | Ep. 21
The season may be coming to an end, but there is still so much to discuss! Join Brandon & Andrew as they break down what took place over the last two weeks…
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It's Bristol Baby! A Full Recap of the Fall Fling | Ep. 20
Brandon & Andrew just got home from their first Fling Event, and they are still on cloud nine!! Tune in to hear them talk about the week long event and what…
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Successfully Crossing the Canada/USA Border, Fall Fling Convoy | Ep. 19
With the travel restrictions finally loosened, and Canadian racers looking to head South to go racing, we have been asked by listeners to share our border…
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660 Sportsman Nationals, Western Summer Classic, Napierville 10K Race Recap ft. Travis Ringguth | Ep. 18
We are back to regularly scheduled programming which includes recapping some of Canada's largest big money bracket races of the 2022 season. Sit down with…
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The 2022 Summer Fling Is Coming Up (with Peter Biondo) | Ep. 17
Brandon & Andrew have the privilege to sit down with Peter Biondo himself to discuss his upcoming Summer Fling event in Columbus, Ohio and why you want to be…
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Mid-Michigan Recap, Upcoming 660 Sportsman Nationals & Western Summer Classic | Ep. 16
It's the biggest and busiest month of the year for Canadian Bracket Racing! Brandon & Andrew share an update on the Western Summer Classic in Medicine Hat, AB…
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Bracket Bonanza Race Week Recap | Ep. 15
After 11 days at the race track – we have a lot to discuss! Join Andrew on his first SOLO podcast as he breaks down what went down at the 41st Annual Bracket…
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A Preview Into Bracket Bonanza Race Week & Discussion on ARC Modules | Ep. 14
Things are gearing up for the 41st Annual Bracket Bonanza – the FIRST ever 4-Day Event in Canada! Brandon and Andrew will be breaking down the entire weeks…
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Canadian Racing Recap, Bill Bader Sr. Tribute ft. Craig Johnson | Ep. 13
Canadian Bracket Racing is ON FIRE and we've got a lot to discuss this week! Including: the Oil City Classic event (Edmonton, AB), Nitro Nationals event…
BracketLife BroadcastGoal Setting For Your Racing Program | Ep. 12
Brandon & Andrew are discussing goal setting for your racing program. How do you set goals? Why should you set goals? How do you measure/track your progress…
BracketLife BroadcastHow Has Live Streaming Impacted The Sport of Drag Racing? ft. Travis Ringguth & Ryan O'Connor | Ep. 11
Brandon & Andrew start off by welcoming Travis Ringguth and Ryan O'Connor to the show. Ryan is a young western Canadian bracket racer who is making a name for…
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The 2022 Season Has Officially Kicked Off! | Ep. 10
The 2022 Race Season has officially started! Brandon & Andrew kick off the show with the Canadian Countdown and spend the entirety of the show sharing the…
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Should Local Racers Go Try To Compete At Big Money Bracket Races? | Ep. 9
A couple weeks ago, we got a question from a viewer: Is it worth my time to go compete at a big money bracket race, if I haven't ever raced on this level…
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Controversial Drag Racing Topics | Ep. 8
Brandon & Andrew are opening up a can of worms and discussing all sorts of controversial topics: 1) Double Entries – Should this be allowed? Do double entered…
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Class Racing vs. Bracket Racing | Ep. 7
I know what you're thinking... but this is not a conversation about NHRA vs. Bracket Racing!! Brandon & Andrew tackle both types of racing and explain how they…
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The Impact of Jr. Dragster Programs ft. Travis Ringguth | Ep. 6
How has the addition of Jr. Dragster's impacted the sport of Drag Racing? Brandon and Andrew share their personal experiences as jr. drivers, while Travis…
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The Do's and Don'ts of Points Series | Ep. 5
Brandon and Andrew discuss the do's and don'ts of points series. What attracts you to join a point series? What pushes you away? How many chances do you have…
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Super Pro & Top Bulb Tech | Ep. 4
Brandon & Andrew bring everyone up to speed on the latest in Canadian Drag Racing & Super Pro/Top Bulb Tech. Not 'tech' as in expired seat belts, chassis…
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Footbrake vs. Top Bulb Racing ft. Michael Beard | Ep. 3
Brandon & Andrew sit down with Michael Beard from Loose Rocker Promotions, Inc. After sparking controversy over his new rules changes (ex. banning electric…
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Western Canadian Drag Racing with Travis Ringguth | Ep. 2
Brandon & Andrew sit down with Alberta's very own, Travis Ringguth! As a Western Canadian Racer and Promoter, Travis shares what it's like to race in Western…
BracketLife BroadcastIntroduction | Welcome to Our First BracketLife Broadcast | Ep. 1
Welcome to Episode #1 of BracketLife Broadcast with your co-hosts Brandon Barker & Andrew Stirk! Our hope for this show is to shine a light on Canadian Drag…