Show overview
The Reserve Drivers Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 56 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 21 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 30 episodes published. Published by The Reserve Drivers.
From the publisher
The Reserve Drivers are back on the grid in 2024! Tim McDonald and Luke Rocca fumble through their F1 Comedy Podcast that deep dives into the weird, whacky and wild side of Formula One! After a series of messy legal disputes and intense contract negotiations, the boys will do anything to avoid being relegated to their junior podcast, Visa Cash App Talking BS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 56 episodesOur 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Preview
Our 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Review!
Our 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Review!
"This Is The Beginning"
We recap Audi's F1 launch! Violins,Vorsprung, songs and stairs... these are the best bits of a brilliant and bizarre event! Our brand new Live Show is on sale now! Come join us at The Corner Hotel in Richmond Tuesday March 3 for the ultimate night out for F1 fans. Tickets and more info here: And you can watch this episode on our Patreon!Want to support the show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify or leaving a five-star review really helps! Find us on Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE COOLDOWN ROOM - Podium Predictions!
TIX TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"The Pineapple of Motorsports"
We watched the Alpine launch to bring you the best bits! From Formula 1 and Flavio to pineapples and portable water - enjoy!Our brand new Live Show is on sale now! Come join us at The Corner Hotel in Richmond Tuesday March 3 for the ultimate night out for F1 fans. Tickets and more info here: And you can watch this episode on our Patreon!Want to support the show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify or leaving a five-star review really helps! Find us on Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Reaction To Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian
We know we're a serious motorsport podcast, but before we get back to talking testing, compression ratios and sustainable fuels.... Lewis and Kim???Our Live Show is on sale now! Come join us at The Corner Hotel in Richmond Tuesday March 3 (the Tuesday before the Aus GP!) for the ultimate night out for F1 fans. Tickets and more info here: And you can watch this episode on our Patreon! Want to support the show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify or leaving a five-star review really helps! Find us on Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE COOLDOWN ROOM - 10 Questions!
TIX TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE <<<We've got some new eps hitting the feed soon, but in the meantime, here's an unreleased episode from THE COOLDOWN ROOM from way back when.(Maybe Tim is a legit F1 fan after all...)https://tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event/3ecb0e01-fb33-43dd-95b7-6376da295290 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COME SEE US LIVE!
TIX TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE! <<<After selling-out last year's show we're running it back TUESDAY MARCH 3RD @ THE CORNER HOTEL! Come join us as we kick season 2026 off with a bang!https://tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event/3ecb0e01-fb33-43dd-95b7-6376da295290 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"A World Championship Dump"
Happy New Year! Tim and Luke look back on Lando's World Championship win - whilst also discussing Dr Helmut Marko, weird F1 sponsors, latex and reindeers....The Reserve Drivers Live is on sale now! Tickets available here: linktr.ee/TheReserveDrivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Every Challenge Is An Opportunity"
Adrian Newey is the new Aston Martin Team Principal? Who will win the 2025 World Championship? And what has Mickey Mouse got to do with F1?? Tim and Luke look back on Las Vegas and preview the Qatar Grand Prix. Plus we chat Helmut Marko, Hamilton's radio, Lawrence Stroll's reading, the Adrian Newey doco and Luke's CCTV system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Loose Appendages"
It's been a wait longer than George Russell's contract but finally the boys are back! Tim and Luke look back on all the drama from Singapore and more and chat papaya rules, Christian Horner rumours and Luke's medical history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Podcast Nightmares"
The boys are back! After the summer podcasting shutdown Luke and Tim talk Tim all things F1 - Valtteri Bottas and Checo Perez, Yuki Tsunoda and Gordon Ramsay, Franco Colapinto and Taylor Swift and Charles Leclerc and Duolingo. And isn't it ironic? Or is it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Horner's Gone
Emergency Episode! Tim and Luke breakdown the big breaking Red Bull news. Why was Christian Horner sacked? Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull? What's in Luke's sandwich? All will be revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"And We Box Now"
All the action from Austria! Norris and Piastri, Max to Mercedes and Ferrari's pitstops. Plus not one, but two games - the return of Kympressed or Unkympressed and Luke debuts a brand new challenge... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Maple Syrup On A Stick"
After an epic Canada Grand Prix the boys breakdown everything from George Russell's win to Nico Rosberg's sleep routine and Lawrence Stroll's pants. Plus maple syrup, fish burritos and Luke reviews the F1 Movie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Stuck Behind Liam Lawson"
Monaco, flexi-wings, Dua Lipa, chorizo and Luke's big week!Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thereservedrivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Following The Safety Cardinal"
OUT: Jack Doohan, Ollie Oakes and Pope Francis. IN: Franco Colapinto, Flavio Briatore and Pope Leo XIV! The boys talk all that plus Kimi Antonelli's pole, Max Verstappen's exciting news and the return of Metaphormula 1. Get access to bonus content and become an official Friend of The Show by joining our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/TheReserveDrivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"The Papal Junior Program"
Live in Miami! We chat Ferrari's blue livery, the Papal Conclave, Luke's rollercoaster rant and get to know the team bosses. Plus we ask - are F1 drivers wearing their caps forward or back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pasta Podcast!
Breaking News! Formula 1 has an Official Pasta Partner! And we get a little distracted... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.