Podcast
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 – all you need to do is hit play!
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- #134
- Episodes
- 109
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 5 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
109 episodes, newest first
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56 min
Talking Strategy with Cooper Chun | Ep. 109
Season 5, Episode 109
Show notes
A Vegas Spring Fling Million winner, multi-time, multi-class NHRA National Event winner, and most recently, the winner of the OG $50K Warmup Race!
We’re talking strategy, race-day decisions, and what it takes to get the job done when the stakes are HIGH!
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W.O. STINSON & SON LTD.
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1 hr 16 min
2026 Season Recap | Ep. 108
Season 5, Episode 108
Show notes
Andrew & Brandon are back on the mic to break down their 2026 racing seasons!What worked? What didn’t? What will they do differently in 2027?_________________
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54 min
38 Runs in 4 Days with Braydon Heroux | Ep. 107
Season 5, Episode 107
Show notes
"What a ride at the West Coast Bracket Races.""The atmosphere for the inaugural Border Battle 🇺🇸 vs 🇨🇦 was something I will remember forever. Our whole squad showed up and made it a memorable one." – Braydon HerouxJoin Brandon as he sits down with Braydon to discuss his runner up finish at the West Coast Bracket Race in Spokane, WA two weeks ago!
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W.O. STINSON & SON LTD.
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40 min
$20K Ace Race Winner – Jordan Crowe | Ep. 106
Season 5, Episode 106
Show notes
Jordan Crowe recently headed south to compete at the ACE Triple $20K’s Event — and came home $20,000 richer!! 💰Tune in as Brandon sits down with Jordan to hear about his experience and what was going through his head when he realized he just won one of the biggest races of his career!
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52 min
What Are Your Labour Day Weekend Plans? | Ep. 105
Season 5, Episode 105
Show notes
It seems crazy that we are almost at the end of the 2026 race season. As things start to wind down, there are only a few more Big Money Bracket Races on this side of the border! 🇨🇦 Which races will you be heading?!
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BRACKET SUPER TOUR
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57 min
Imagine Your First Win Is For $50k with Bryan Campbell | Ep. 104
Season 5, Episode 104
Show notes
Imagine your FIRST winner's circle… holding a cheque for $50,000!!! That’s exactly what happened to Bryan Campbell – after he turned on the final win light at the 33rd Annual OG $50K event in Mid-Michigan a few weeks ago.
Tune in as we sit down with Bryan to hear the full story!
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1 hr 17 min
All-Star Shootout, Jr. Heads Up Racing, 5-Day Points Series + More | Ep. 103
Season 5, Episode 103
Show notes
The 45th Bracket Bonanza Race at Luskville Dragway takes place THIS weekend! Catch up with Brandon & Andrew as they share details on all of the exciting new things that have been added to schedule this year! AND, of course adding our two cents in by "speculating" on what the heck is going on with this IHRA mess ...
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41 min
Mid-Season Progress Update & The State of the IHRA | Ep. 102
Season 5, Episode 102
Show notes
Brandon is taking over the mic for a solo episode – giving an honest mid-season update on his own racing program!He'll be breaking down what's been working, what hasn't, and the adjustments he's making as he looks toward the second half of the season. Whether you've been following his season or looking to better your own racing program, there's plenty to take away from this episode.AND since everyone and their mother is talking about it .... He will be diving into the current state of the IHRA, sharing his thoughts on what he hopes the future holds for IHRA racers, tracks, and the sport as a whole.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS:
W.O. STINSON & SON LTD.
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1 hr 29 min
Racing For A Quarter Million Dollars with TB Promotions | Ep. 101
Season 5, Episode 101
Show notes
Please help us welcome to the show – Brian Whitworth from TB Promotions!
With pre-entries opening this Thursday for the 250K Race at US 131 Motorsports Park – we are excited to chat about what this event is going to look like + why you should be there!
We will also be diving into all things promoting, what it's like to run big money bracket racing events at this calibre, and how they are handling timing system concerns.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS:
DSE AUTOMOTIVE
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1 hr 1 min
Taking a Look Back at the Last 5 Years (100th Episode Special) | Ep. 100
Season 5, Episode 100
Show notes
100 episodes.What started with Brandon & Andrew talking about Canadian Drag Racing turned into something way bigger than we ever imagined!Over the last 5 years we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with racers, track operators, promoters, champions, and the people who make this sport what it is.We’ve talked wins, losses, late nights, long drives, family, sacrifice, big money races, grassroots racing, and everything in between.This show has never just been about racing.It’s about the people behind it.To every guest, listener, sponsor, and supporter that’s been part of this journey — thank you.
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51 min
Let's Go Bracket Racing | Ep. 99
Season 5, Episode 99
Show notes
Brandon & Andrew are chatting about what still needs to happen for them and their racing operations before they go racing on May Long Weekend!
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1 hr 21 min
Sustainability of Big Money Bracket Racing with Chris Gulitti | Ep. 98
Season 5, Episode 98
Show notes
The future of big money bracket racing… is it sustainable?This episode we sit down with Chris Gulitti to talk about the reality of today’s big money bracket races — rising entry fees, massive purses, and the question nobody wants to ask…👉 Can the next generation of racers actually afford to compete?With so many young drivers coming up in the sport, what does the path forward look like without generational backing?THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS:
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1 hr 9 min
Super Tour Points Changes, WSOPM, Gators + More | Ep. 97
Season 5, Episode 97
Show notes
Andrew & Brandon are back for a solo episode tonight – talking all things Super Tour changes, WSOPM and Gatornationals Recap!
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DSE Automotive
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1 hr 12 min
All Things Drag Racing with Wes Buck | Ep. 96
Season 5, Episode 96
Show notes
We’re excited to welcome Wes Buck, Founder & Editorial Director of Drag Illustrated and host of The Wes Buck Show, for a live conversation about all things drag racing.Brandon first connected with Wes this past December at the PRI Show after being named to the Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list. Now, we’re continuing that conversation and bringing you along for the ride.From industry insight and racer stories to the future of the sport, Wes brings a unique perspective shaped by years of experience and conversations with some of drag racing’s biggest names.This is one episode you won’t want to miss!
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1 hr 5 min
Social Media Creator, Racer & Mama – Kendra Larson | Ep. 95
Season 5, Episode 95
Show notes
Please help us welcome to the show – Kendra Larson! With over 23,000 followers, Kendra shares her everyday life as a mama to two young boys, and what it's like to race alongside her husband!We are excited to pick her brain about social media and the chaos of racing with family. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS:
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1 hr 12 min
2026 = A New Drag Racing Universe | Ep. 94
Season 5, Episode 94
Show notes
Team changes, sanction changes, track ownership changes, promotion changes, etc... We are waking up in a new racing universe as of January 2026 that we have never seen the likes of before in drag racing history!
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1 hr 16 min
Your 2025 NHRA Top Dragster World Champion – Casey Plaizier | Ep. 93
Season 4, Episode 93
Show notes
He is no stranger to the world of Drag Racing in Western Canada. Please help us welcome to the show, your 2025 NHRA TOP DRAGSTER WORLD CHAMPION - CASEY PLAIZIER! 🇨🇦 We are thrilled to be sitting down with Casey to recap his run at the world championship! As Casey shared online, this was a "fairytale end[ing] to an already storybook season" – and we can't wait to hear all about it!
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42 min
HOT TOPIC: Potential IHRA Schedule Leak? What Does This Mean For 2026? | Ep. 92
Season 4, Episode 92
Show notes
We've got a Hot Topic on our hands! After seeing a potentially leaked IHRA Schedule for 2026, Brandon & Andrew pre-recorded a special podcast episode to share their thoughts! Should HOT TOPIC'S be a new podcast segment? Let us know!!
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1 hr 5 min
The Beginning of Off-Season | Ep. 91
Season 4, Episode 91
Show notes
We are back after a 5-week hiatus tonight – thank you all for your patience as Brandon & Rachel welcomed their second daughter, Avery, to the world! With the off-season officially here for majority of us, Brandon and Andrew dive into an end of season review, including their own race results and whether they were successful in hitting their early season goals or not!
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1 hr
Finishing Off The Season Strong | Ep. 90
Season 4, Episode 90
Show notes
With only a few race weekends left on the calendar – it's time to make them count!! What is your game plan for finishing out the season strong? For those still chasing point series, how are we feeling?!Brandon & Andrew will be diving into their game plans for the remainder of the season & of course recapping all of the incredible race results we've been seeing! 🇨🇦
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