Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge

Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge

Join motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this season, competing in some of the world’s toughest racing events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. She’s bringing you inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing, and conversations with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete. She’s driven just about anything with four wheels, so she’ll be getting into everything from karting to NASCAR, and IndyCar to F1.

Episodes

November 18, 2025 47 mins

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Red Envelope Sports partner Shantal Lamelas, to discuss how she became one of the few female agents certified with the NFL. She gives insight into how boutique sports agency Red Envelope works collaboratively to support athletes during and after their careers. Also, Katherine and Shantal share their fitness philosophies and their love for adventure.

See omnystudio.com...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by the commissioner of NASCAR, Steve Phelps, to discuss his journey from Chef Boyardee to racing. They discuss NASCAR’s growth, from international expansion to how they incorporate fan feedback with the Fan Council. They also talk about the importance of introducing new OEMS to the sport and future possibilities for electric and hybrid vehicles.

See omnystudio.com/...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in after the end of the NASCAR season and reveals her secret weakness. Also, Cara Krstolic joins Katherine to discuss authenticity, balancing professional expectations, and how racing has changed them both.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played
October 28, 2025 44 mins

In this week's episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge welcomes renowned motorsport journalist, Jamie Little. They discuss Jamie's journey from hanging out with her dirt-biking neighbors to becoming a pit reporter and play-by-play announcer for NASCAR. She reflects on pivotal moments in her career, the evolution of social media's impact on journalism, and the importance of accurate reporting.

See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen joins Katherine Legge to check in as Katherine navigates securing sponsorships and the uncertainty of next season. They also share the story of how they almost got scammed, highlighting the darker sides of the racing industry. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played
October 14, 2025 14 mins

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas. She discusses her challenges with car handling, her team’s racing strategy, and the big impact of small adjustments to the car tire pressure. She also shares what’s coming up next for her, including her hopes to race at Talladega this weekend.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Ben Kennedy, the Executive Vice President and Chief of Venue & Racing Innovations Officer at NASCAR. They discuss Ben's extensive background, being the great-grandson of NASCAR's founder, and his journey through various roles in the racing industry—from being a race car driver to a team owner and now an executive. They also discuss his involvement in innova...

Mark as Played
September 30, 2025 40 mins

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, we stalked Katherine’s comments to answer all your burning questions. She shares the grossest aspects of being a race car driver, the details of her workout routine, and what she wants to be when she grows up.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played
September 23, 2025 11 mins

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine delves into the day-to-day business aspects of being a race car driver, from sponsorship relationships to merchandise. She checks in following her trip to Nashville and looks ahead to her next race in Vegas.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to answer all your burning questions. Katherine and Christina tackle the perception of female race car drivers, the traits that make drivers great, and which one of them is better at car setup. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 to talk about building her own engines, finding sponsorship, changing people’s minds, and being accepted. Janet shares how she transitioned from being an aerospace engineer to a race car driver, how her family felt about her racing, and the adrenaline and adventurous spirit tha...

Mark as Played
September 2, 2025 41 mins

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Graham Smith, General Manager of Ten Tenths Motor Club, to discuss how he’s continuing his family’s legacy with Speedway Motorsports and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He shares how they designed and opened the Ten Tenths Motor Club’s track, how he fell back in love with racing, and the details of his favorite and least favorite cars he’s owned...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Jordan Anderson, driver and team owner of Jordan Anderson Racing. Anderson shares how he went from racing to building his own NASCAR team in the Xfinity Series. They discuss the challenges of team ownership, the culture he's built, and his passion for helping drivers succeed.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, the season is winding down and Katherine is joined by Brandon Thomas, VP of Vehicle Design at NASCAR to discuss his journey from designing suspension and steering systems for tractor trailers to crafting Next Gen cars. Brandon shares insights from his career in both IndyCar and NASCAR, highlighting the differences in designing vehicles for both series. They also delve into the ‘Garage 56&r...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Then, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to share what school doesn’t teach you about other careers in racing, outside of driving. They give their advice to anyone interested in working on the track, no matter what role you want to pursue.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Kory Marchisotto, CMO of e.l.f. Beauty. Kory shares what brought e.l.f. to the Superbowl, Twitch, and the Indy 500, and the response they’ve gotten to their venture into motorsports. They also discuss the philosophy behind e.l.f. 's success – from showing up in unexpected places and speaking to underrepresented audiences, to democratizing access and suppo...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after her double duty weekend in Indianapolis at the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races. Katherine literally gets boiled alive and grabs her second top-20 finish in five Cup starts this year.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, with Brickyard coming up this weekend, Allison Melangton, the Senior Vice President at Penske Entertainment (the company that owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway), joins Katherine to discuss the amazing women in leadership at IMS. Allison also shares how she appeals to “epic event chasers” and the distinct challenges of organizing major events like the Super Bowl, the Indy 500, and ...

Mark as Played

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine reviews last weekend’s Sonoma Cup Series Race and answers a listener question about some Indy 500 lore. She’s then joined by the fastest woman alive, Brittany Force, to discuss how she transitioned from being an aspiring teacher to holding the Top Fuel speed record in drag racing at a whopping 341 mph. They talk about the mental and physical training needed for an NHRA driv...

Mark as Played

It’s that time of the month, and Christina Nielsen is back to discuss the F1 Academy, trends in separating men and women in driving, and what that means for the global conversation around women’s sports. Also, Katherine is home from the Chicago Street Course NASCAR Cup Race and shares the lessons she learned on the way to her top 20 finish. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us

Host

Katherine Legge

Katherine Legge

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.