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MotoPodEpisode 845: The Isle of Man TT troublesThe Isle of Man TT has been and gone for another year! This year is one that will stick in our minds for years to come but unfortunately not for the right reasons. The spirits were damper than the weather after two fatalities and a number of injuries. Tributes paid to Dan Ingham and Alan Oversby sadly lost their lives doing what they love. We had serious injuries for Maria Costello, Shaun Parker, Ryan and Callum Crowe, Jamie Cringle, Erno Kostamo and lucky boy Michael Evans walked away from two big crashes. Our thoughts and well wishes go to...
2026-06-1556 minMotoPodEpisode 844: MotoGP Balaton Park – Hungary For The TonMotoGP Round 8 came from the Balaton Park circuit in Hungary, almost universally despised as a venue for world championship motorcycle racing. In the news we have changes coming for race starts, with the ride height devices going from Silverstone onwards and grid positions being more spaced out from the German round. There was also the sensational news concerning Leopard racing and alleged engine tampering in Moto3. Watch this space on that particular story. In the racing, Moto3 ended with a nasty incident in what was otherwise the Max Quilles show. Gonzales continued to dominate in Moto2. In MotoGP, Marc...
2026-06-121h 27MotoPodEpisode 842: Moto GP - Italy Expects and Mugello DeliversJim and Rich are joined by Karl Hun, who just returned from the races at Mugello, to talk about all the racing action. Moto3 was as exciting as ever. It kicked off with qualifying when many riders missed their final laps because they waited in the pits too long. Quiles never could catch a tow and ended up starting from 15th. He soon raced his way to the front but almost high sided in the last corner on the penultimate and finished off the podium for the first time this year.
The Moto2 was the best one of th...
2026-06-051h 48MotoPodEpisode 841: WSBK and BSB - The Dominance ContinuesKarl and Danny review Round 5 of World Superbikes at Most in the Czech Republic and Round 2 of the British Superbikes at Donington Park. There were changes and surprises within WSBK and BSB but these were short lived and normal service was resumed with the top riders showing their true colours. Karl also surprises us with the news that he's going to Mugello.....this is a shock to everybody.
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2026-05-2740 minMotoPodEpisode 840: MotoAmerica Barber - Kayla's Campaign ContinuesScott and Jake review MotoAmerica races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama after spending three days at the beautiful racetrack under sunny skies. There was great racing and also some unfortunate crashes - Ella Dreher perhaps suffering the most: Support-Ella-Here. Scott interviewed Jayson Uribe (102:50), Kayla Yaakov (110:54), Alessandro Di Mario (116:18) on Friday, and Mathew Scholtz (122:04) on Saturday. Jake interviewed Kensei Matsudaira (127:45) and JD Beach (134:32) on Saturday.
To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your...
2026-05-252h 20MotoPodEpisode 839: MotoGP Barcelona – Miracles Do Happen (x4)MotoGP Round 6 came from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The weekend was unseasonally cold throughout, leading to many crashes across the weekend. In Moto3, Max Quilles continued to dominate, whilst in Moto2 Manuel Gonzales took the win to further strengthen his early hold on the title fight. In MotoGP we had an exciting Saturday Sprint race, followed by a main Grand Prix with 3 starts following red flags for serious crashes involving Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco. Miraculously, neither rider was mortally injured. Equally miraculously were the other riders caught up in the chaos, one of whom would go on to...
2026-05-251h 49MotoPodEpisode 838: The North West 200 - A Storm Is BrewingDanny and Karl return with the latest news from racing at the North West 200. The wind was blowing and there were overtakes galore. Some real surprise results, a number of red flags that altered the racing throughout the weekend. Danny struggles with corner names, Karl is called up to be Channing Tatum's body double and conversation closes with news of the upcoming Isle of Man TT.
Make sure you follow us on social media and like, subscribe, share and comment. Coming up next is a hectic weekend of racing. Moto GP, WSBK, BSB and Moto America.
2026-05-1640 minMotoPodEpisode 837: The Title Fight IntensifiesJim and Rich are back hosting the show as MotoGp raced in Le Mans this past weekend. The weather, as usual played its part in creating controversy and chaos for the race teams and riders. For Jim and Rich this means rants. The show is filled with both guys ranting about cutting the length of the Moto3 and Moto2 races. Jim really goes off on a tangent about Liberty wanting to run a MotoGP race in Miami on the F1 track. This led to him also ranting on the attendance and the USGP in COTA and how Liberty can incre...
2026-05-141h 55MotoPodEpisode 836: The Cream Stays At The TopWorld Superbike Round 4 came from Balaton Park, Hungary and British Superbike Round 1 from Oulton Park in the UK. A lot to cover this week with Karl and Danny at the helm. The top riders of each discipline showed exactly why they are at the top, with neither dropping any points.....however, it was not plain sailing for the current leader of WSBK, Nicolo Bulega, and a red flag helped him out no end. Oliveira suffered a huge crash and there were mechanical issues left, right and centre. We also cover Cookstown 100, the real road racing from Northern Ireland with...
2026-05-0959 minMotoPodEpisode 835: MotoGP Jerez – Rainy Days And SundaysMotoGP Round 4 came from Spain’s iconic Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto. Weather was a feature this year, with a crazy MotoGP Sprint where the heavens opened and one Marc Marquez rode his luck to snatch a somewhat surprise win. Sunday offered up dry conditions and masterclass races from Max Quiles and Senna Agius in Moto2 and Moto3 respectively. Sunday’s MotoGP race was a humdrum affair, with the main talking point being Marc Marquez’s big early crash and his ongoing struggles with this year’s Ducati. On next to mighty Le Mans.
Speaking of France, a...
2026-05-051h 34MotoPodEpisode 834: Action in AtlantaLong time contributor Scott Bolton joins new host Jake Rower to cover the MotoAmerica races at Road Atlanta. Scott got interviews at the track on Friday with Brenden Ketelsen (1:24), Darryn Binder (1:32) and Alex (1:42) Dumas, and on Saturday with Sonya Lloyd (1:54). The MotoAmerica series kicked off in earnest and delivered a great weekend of close racing with many exciting moments around Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta that serves up a wide variety of corners and elevation changes. Scott has been attending for decades and enlightens us with plenty of track history including a weekend in 1994 with Scott Russell and Colin Edwards. One...
2026-04-252h 01MotoPodEpisode 833 - The Assen AssassinIn this episode, Danny and Karl talk about all that happened at Assen, The Cathedral of Speed. Bulega becomes joint record holder with another 3 wins, Sam Lowes gains 3 podiums and Chantra's injury woes continue. The weekend had it all, overtakes, penalties and records to boot. Updates from testing in BSB, and with the NW 200 on the horizon followed by the infamous Isle of Man, the guys touch on what is to come.
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2026-04-2441 minMotoPodEpisode 832: Chaos in COTAAfter traveling to COTA for the races Jim has the show ready and it's a long one. Jake Rower joins Jim and Rich to discuss all the action. Jim and Jake had a great time watching the races together at the track. The guys talk about COTA, where to watch from and their thoughts on the weekend as a whole. Moto3 was a great race that was decided on the last turn of the last lap. Moto2 started off with a bang, as seven riders crashed in turn 11 on the first lap. That race was shortened to 10 laps. Lastly the Mot...
2026-04-092h 02MotoPodEpisode 831: WSBK Portugal - A Masterclass in PortimaoJoin Karl and Danny talking about all that is WSBK from round 2 in Portugal. Portimao became the Bulega masterclass. After Sam Lowes set the early pace on Friday, Bulega turned it into a perfect round, winning Race 1, the Superpole Race, and Race 2 to complete a hat-trick on the Algarve rollercoaster.
Behind him, the bigger story was who could stay closest: Iker Lecuona emerged as the main challenger, finishing second in all three races, while Miguel Oliveira gave the home crowd something to cheer about with back-to-back Sunday podiums after also taking a Race 1 rostrum. By the end o...
2026-04-0128 minMotoPodEpisode 830: MotoGP Brazil – Carnival Of ChaosMotoGP Round 2 came from Brazil’s Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia, hosting a round for the first time since 1989. An action packed weekend, with crazy weather, a massive crowd, some good racing and more than a fair share of chaos with sink holes and track break-up detracting from what was, overall, a great reintroduction for Brazil onto the MotoGP calendar. Its early days in the championships, but already Moto3 and Moto2 are revealing the likely front runners. In MotoGP, track conditions had a major bearing on the outcome but Aprilia continue to give Ducati pause for thought. Next stop...
2026-03-251h 21MotoPodEpisode 829: The Daytona 200!Jim and MotoAmerica host Jake Rower do their first podcast together. The guys talk about all the action from Daytona as motorcycle racing starts in the States!
Jim and Jake get straight to the racing with coverage of the Mission Super Hooligan races and then talk about the Twins Cup races. Next up was the Mission King of the Baggers races. These two races both shocked the guys and are something that they are keen to expand on in coming shows.
Last was the Daytona 200 itself. They talk about the red flag, the pitstop problems, the...
2026-03-151h 00MotoPodEpisode 828: MotoGp is BACK!Jim and Rich are back talking about MotoGP! The heat in Thailand equaled the heat on the race track this weekend. The guys start off talking through the news. First up Dorna is no more and is replaced by MotoGP Sport and Entertainment. Then they talk about the proposed street race replacing Philip Island.
Moving on to the racing, the guys chat about a relatively calm Moto3 race and the great last lap that Quiles did to almost win the race.
Moto2 saw a couple of red flags as a major crash involving David Alonso brou...
2026-03-051h 50MotoPodEpisode 827: The Racing Is Back - World Superbikes Down UnderNew show hosts Danny & Karl hook up with Rich to talk through Round 1 of the World Superbike Championship from the mighty Phillip Island in Australia. Some great racing from the Island as usual, with both the Superbikes and the Supersports delivering some great racing and plenty of talking points for the season ahead.
To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we ne...
2026-03-0153 minMotoPodEpisode 826: Introducing The New (UK) WSBK & BSB CrewA quick intro show from Rich to welcome Karl Hunn and Danny Smith onto the pod as co-hosts for 2026 and beyond. Karl & Danny will focus on World & British Superbike race coverage, to compliment Rich & Jim’s ongoing efforts with MotoGP, as well as Jake Rower who recently came onboard to focus on Moto-America. A warm welcome and huge thanks to all of the new co-hosts.
As ever, the aim is to keep the pod moving forward with a wide range of coverage across the various road racing series, complimented whenever possible with event attendance and interviews.
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2026-02-1820 minMotoPodEpisode 823: Who’s On The Path To MotoGP?This time Jim and Rich enjoy a little bit of off-season prediction by coming up with their top-10 lists of up and comers in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes. These are the riders they feel have marked themselves out as possibilities (or in some cases nailed on certainties) for MotoGP action in the seasons to come. Let us know (motopod@motopodcast.com) which ones you agree or disagree with and if there are any names that have been egregiously overlooked.
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2026-01-281h 03MotoPodEpisode 821: Christmas WrappingJim and Rich squeeze in a show just before Christmas that contains some news a call for extra hosts, a supporter's thank you and three things about the season. Please take a minute to sign the Phillip Island petition at www.saveourrace.good.do Hopefully together we can save the MotoGP race.
Also take some time and send us you show suggestions on what you the listening public want. MotoPod@motopodcast.com
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2025-12-201h 19MotoPodEpisode 800: And So It Begins; MotoGP 2025 Is GoMotoGP action proper resumes just in time for MotoPod episode #800. Jim and Rich discuss the races from Thailand as the 2025 season gets properly underway. Great races in Moto3 and Moto2 with action and controversy in each. In MotoGP Marc Marquez starts off as he means to continue with a dominant double win, but elsewhere there was plenty to savour with Ogura stunning on his Trackhouse Aprilia debut and signs of real progress from the Japanese teams. Its going to be a great year of racing folks.
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2025-03-121h 35MotoPodEpsisode 799: Wild Crazy PredictionsJim and Rich sit down and try to predict the Champions in all three classes. First they start with the news that Jorge Martin will miss the opening Thai round and then proceed to run down their champions list for the MotoGp class. The guys are so wildly different until they reach the top two places. Then they move on to the top five in Moto2 and Moto3. Again their list could not be more different. Rich then brings us up to speed on the WSBK season opener down under at PI. Lastly Jim gets on a rant about safety...
2025-02-271h 36MotoPodEpisode 793: Michael Gougis, The Long ChatIn this show Jim sits down for another chat with RoadRacing World editor at large Michael Gougis. The guys talk about everything and anything motorcycles. Michael about chat about MotoGp , World Superbikes, discuss the Ktm saga and all of the problem the Austrian manufacturer is having and what is Pedro going to do? The guys even talk about having pits stops to change tires in MotoGp,instead of bike swaps. They even mention the renowned Honda NSR 750! Lastly you have a chance to win a signed copy of Michael’s book by sending an email to MotoPod@motopodcast.com stating ho...
2024-12-271h 55MotoPodEpisode 784: Fabio Di GiannantonioIn this special interview episode, Rich gets to speak with Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team superstar Fabio Di Giannantonio ahead of the Motegi round in Japan. They get to talk a little history, bike development, tyres, that first MGP win in Qatar last year and even how MotoGP downtime works in what is an unbelievably long and pressurised season. Fabio is such a calm and humble guy and a true pleasure to have spoken with.
Enormous thanks to Fabio, as well as to Laura and Pol from the VR46 team for making this interview happen. Its amazing to see MotoPod...
2024-10-0721 minMotoPodEpisode 780: Donington Park WSBK Special – Part 1Rich brings more interviews from July’s World Superbike Championship round at Donington Park. In this, the first of two rider interview specials, we get to hear from Bonovo Action BMW’s Scott Redding (3:51), Kawasaki Racing Team rider Alex Lowes (15:21), MotoXRracing Yamaha’s Bradley Ray(25:16), MIE Honda’s Tarran Mackenzie (30:22) and Elf Marc VDS Ducati’s Sam Lowes (40:00).
As always, it’s a pleasure and a privilege to speak with the riders in the WSBK paddock. Huge thanks to the teams and to Dorna for giving MotoPod the access and making all of this possible.
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2024-09-2350 minMotoPodEpisode 773: TAG-Racing Honda Special – Jaimie van SikkelerusIn the first of the special episodes between MotoPod and TAG Racing Honda, Rich sits down with BSB Pathways rider Jaimie van Sikkelerus to talk about his career, BSB 2024 and the challenges facing the riders as they juggle the pressures of racing. This was recorded on the Thursday before round 5 at Snetterton so thanks to Jaimie and the team at TAG Racing for their time and assistance. I’m sure you will agree that Jaimie is a charming guy with an incredibly determined yet humble approach to his racing. Stay tuned for more to come from Jaimie and the rest of...
2024-07-0930 minMotoPodEpisode 769: Greg Haines Returns To MotoPodRich is joined again by friend of the show Greg Haines of Eurosport fame. Discussion ranges from Liberty Media’s proposed acquisition of Dorna, to MotoGP and WSBK 2024. As always, it’s a long and detailed discussion and hopefully one that listeners will enjoy and throw back some comments on.
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2024-06-071h 58MotoPodEpisode 767: Magnifique MartinJim and Rich cover all the news and the racing from Lemans. The big was the rules that were released for the 2027 MotoGP season. Then some WSBK news and then a quick MotoAmerica and Real Roads tidbits. The racing action was amazing at Lemans. In Moto3 Alonso was up to his old tricks and Jim waxes poetic about Pirelli tires. Moto2 built suspense through the entire race culminating in a fantastic last two laps. Sadly Joe Roberts podium streak and Championship lead ended. Rich them ponders why Aldeguer and others are struggling on the Pirellis. Lastly was the Motogp races...
2024-05-151h 56MotoPodEpisode 766: Moto-America (Road Atlanta) & Donington BSB TestIn this episode, Scott Bolton reports from round 1 of the Moto-America championship at Road Atlanta. Scott catches up with Sean Dylan Kelley, Blake Davis and Hayden Gillim to hear their thoughts as round 1 unfolds and for the season ahead. Following this, Rich reports from a windy Donington Park in early April where the BSB circus was in testing action. Broadcaster Keith Huewen gives his thoughts on BSB, WSBK & MGP before Rich speaks with Charley Winfield from Tag Honda Racing to tee up plans between Tag & MotoPod for the BSB season ahead.
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2024-05-1356 minMotoPodEpisode 760: Lusail Pre-Season 2 With Martin DarlingtonIn this second episode from Lusail, Martin chats with LCR Honda team boss Lucio Cecchinello and gets pre-season thoughts from Maddi & Simon Patterson as well as a catch up with ex-MotoPod host and (now) HRC Head of PR, Marketing & Sponsorship, Harry Lloyd.
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2024-03-111h 20MotoPodEpisode 759: Lusail Pre-Season Testing With Martin DarlingtonPart one of the Lusail pre-season MotoGP test chats with occasional host and MotoPod legend Martin Darlington. In this first part, Martin gets to chat with Red Bull GasGas Tech3 rider Augusto Fernandez, followed by Repsol Honda teamsters Joan Mir and Luca Marini. Fascinating insights as always.
Next up for part two will be Lucio Cecchinello, Maddi & Simon Patterson and another former host and legend of the show, none other than Martin’s old sparring partner Mr Harry Lloyd (also of the Repsol Honda Team). Stand by and stay tuned.
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2024-03-0530 minMotoPodEpisode 756: Five Things and Wooded SpoonsHappy New Year! Jim and Rich get together for their first podcast of 2024! The guys start out by talking through a little bit of news and then turn their attention to a review of the 2023 season. Plus Jim puts out a call for a Moto America co-host! If interested please email MotoPod@MotoPodcast.com. Lastley please remember to like and subscribe to the show!
2024-01-301h 37MotoPodEpisode 755: Qatar Special #4: Last Of The Paddock ChatsIn this, the final collection of chats from last November’s Qatar MotoGP round, Rich catches up with the following paddock personalities: (0:44), Simon Patterson, (10:39) Stuart Higgs, (16:51) Toni Elias, (18:17) Bjorn Estment, (23:27) Randy Mamola & (25:13) John Hopkins.
As mentioned in the chat with Simon, he has a website where you can go to donate funds or bid on motorcycle racing gear, all of which is aimed at providing much needed medical equipment for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Please head over to https://linktr.ee/racingforukraine and contribute if you can.
Hopefully these Qatar specials, along with other race event content captured in 2023, pr...
2024-01-2627 minMotoPodEpisode 754: Qatar Special #3: Team BossesPart 3 of the Qatar MotoGP specials see’s Rich talking with a number of the team bosses, primarily LCR Honda’s Lucio Cecchinello. In order we have: (0:35) Lucio Cecchinello, (21:17) Paolo Ciabatti, (26:28) Davide Tardozzi, (27:13) Francesco Guidotti & (30:28) Razlan Razali.
Lucio has appeared on MotoPod before so it was great to speak with him at length again. We are hugely thankful to Lucio and to team press officer Irene for setting this up. The other interviews were impromptu but demonstrate how open and accommodating the MotoGP paddock and participants were. Although RNF are no longer in the MGP series (being replaced in 2024 by Trac...
2024-01-2136 minMotoPodEpisode 753: Qatar Special #2: RidersIn part 2 of the Qatar MotoGP special recorded back in November, Rich speaks to a whole host of riders from the 3 classes. The chats involve all manner of topics, ranging from aspects of their careers, performances in the 2023 championship, penalties and of course a look forward to 2024, particularly for those moving up a class. The teams and riders were incredibly generous with their time and a pleasure to meet so thanks to all involved and thanks again to Dorna Sports for their valuable assistance in providing MotoPod with access to the Lusail International Circuit paddock.
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2024-01-161h 56MotoPodEpisode 751: Qatar Special #1: Hervé PoncharalAs we start MotoPod’s off-season specials, we are pleased to bring you the first of several interviews from the penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship at Lusail International Circuit. This episode brings us the irrepressible Hervé Poncharal, boss of Red Bull KTM Tech3. It’s a while since Hervé was last on the pod (see Episode 330) so there was much to cover. So much so in fact that he and Rich spoke on Saturday and Sunday! Hervé was extremely generous with his time, so a huge thanks to him for this long overdue chat with MotoPod.
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2023-12-2041 minMotoPodEpisode 742: MotoGp Races in India!JIm and Rich settle in for a chat about MotoGp racing at a "new circuit". The Buddh circuit in India. The track isn't a new facility as Formula 1 had raced there in the past but it was a new event for MotoGP. The weather was hot and humid and the action on tack was a bit lackluster. Even Moto3 was a little dull except for the last lap. Was it the heat, the humidity, or the track? The guys talk through it to try to figure it out. Moto2 was the Perdro show and there was heartbreak for Jake. Tony...
2023-09-281h 31MotoPodEpisode 736: Donington World Superbike Special – Part 1Part 1 of a special interview show from the recent World Superbike round at Donington Park in the UK. Thanks to Dorna Sports for assisting MotoPod in gaining entry to the pre-race weekend media day, allowing Rich to speak with Garrett Gerloff (5:00), Loris Baz (13:43), Bradley Ray (24:19), Danilo Petrucci (34:07), Shaun Muir (45:42), Domi Aegerter (53:48), Taz Mackenzie (1:09:35) & John McPhee (1:12:04). Part 2 to follow shortly.
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2023-07-191h 15MotoPodEpisode 729: A Classic 1000th Race In Le MansJim and Rich review MotoGP’s thousandth race, run at Le Mans in front of a packed and passionate French crowd. As ever, incidents and penalties dominate the discussion but there’s also some great listener feedback and a few items of news in World Superbike and from the recent North West 200 road races run in Northern Ireland.
Keep the comments and questions coming and head over to the MotoPod website blog for thoughts and updates from the team. Finally, please like and subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t recently done so and become a paid subscriber if you ca...
2023-05-261h 45MotoPodEpisode 728: Penalties and Ambitious RidingRich returns from Oulton Park and joins Jim in discussing the action from Jerez. The Ducati armada was torpedoed by KTM as Miller and Binder had fantastic races. Binder won the Sprint and Pecco won the Sunday main event. Both races were stopped on the first lap as a result of crashes that caused the stewards to hand out some outrageous penalties. The Moto2 race was won by Sam Lowes in a runaway and Pedro Acosta rode to a level headed second place and now leads the championship. Moto3 was the usual barn burner of a race as Ortola doubled...
2023-05-041h 40MotoPodEpisode 714: MotoGP Discussion With Martin DarlingtonMartin returns to MotoPod to talk with Rich about MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3, focussing on the 2022 championships but also looking forward to some of the mouth watering prospects that await once the 2023 seasons get underway. Martin pays his own tribute to Andrew Wheeler and gives some insights into life in Qatar when a major show is in town. The lads also get into some fantasy track discussions, with each selecting the tracks they would drop and the tracks they would bring in as replacements. Let us know your thoughts and choices. As ever, it’s a fairly long chat so se...
2023-01-241h 41MotoPodEpisode 708: Phillip Island – A Modern ClassicJim & Rich belatedly catch up on the awesome racing at Philip Island in Australia, with the MotoGP race in particular serving up a modern classic which will live long in the memory. MotoPod will return shortly with a review of the round just held at Sepang, where the championships continued to deliver up their usual mix of drama and intrigue.
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2022-10-241h 23MotoPodEpisode 707: News & Phillip Island PreviewJim & Rich catch up on the latest news from BSB and WSBK and look ahead to this weekends MotoGP round at Phillip Island in Australia. Inevitably, talk turns to recent tragic events with the loss of both Chrissy Rouse and Victor Steeman; The entire MotoPod community extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, teams and fans of both Chrissy and Victor. Ride eternal brothers.
Please send us your comments and questions and, if you can, send your contributions to Gino Rea's neuro-rehabilitation treatment fund. We’ll catch you again on the other side of the PI weekend. Zoom Zoom…….
2022-10-1347 minMotoPodMotoPod Gino Rea AppealNot a regular show but rather a special call out to the MotoPod fraternity as we aim to raise £1,000 to go into the Gino Rea neuro-rehabilitation Treatment Fund. Dig deep if you can listeners; every Pound is going to be crucial in Gino's road back to recovery. See more at Gino's GoFundMe appeal page. Many thanks. https://www.gofundme.com/f/gino-rea-rehabilitation
2022-09-1605 minMotoPodEpisode 702: Racing at the Red Bull RingJim and Rich bring you all the news from the past week and boy was there a lot to cover! Eventually the guys actually start talking about the racing and conduct their silly season who goes where guessing game. Aslo MotoPod has teamed up with Rally4vets.com they provide service animals to veterans with PTSD. If you can, please try to attend their track day at Summit Point raceway on October 22nd!
2022-08-271h 36MotoPodEpisode 700: Anniversary TimeJim & Rich are back together again before MotoGP restarts at Silverstone following the summer break. As the show is celebrating hitting its 700th episode, we are delighted to have contributions from recent guests and the past hosts of the show, before heading into a long and detailed conversation with Simon Crafar, who returns to MotoPod for the first time since 2018. Hitting 700 shows is an awesome achievement so kudos to all of the hosts that have built the show since Bob kicked things off in 2005. As ever, a huge thanks to our listeners and supporters. The show is for you and...
2022-08-042h 18MotoPodEpisode 698: MotoGP Assen: The Championship Takes Another TurnRich & Jim discuss the recent Grand Prix at the ‘Cathedral Of Speed’ in Assen. There’s a quick round up of the news as we head into the 5 week summer break and of course a frank discussion regarding the Quartararo-Espargaro collision, the resultant penalty and fallout, with both rider and team heavily critical of the decision making currently pervading the MotoGP championship series. . Please subscribe to the show and donate if you can. In addition, please be sure to tell your like-minded mates/partners/colleagues about MotoPod and ask them to subscribe as well. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-07-031h 14MotoPodEpisode 697: MotoGP Sachsenring; Fabios MasterclassRich & Jim discuss the recent German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring and continue the rider market news and speculation. Apologies to the listeners for being a bit late with this one (travel and I.T. maladies intervened!) We will be back with a full round up of Assen in the coming few days. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-06-271h 31MotoPodEpisode 696: Ranting, Crying and RacingJim and Rich talk all things Barcelona in a whopping one hour forty-five minute show. They rant about race direction and penalties, cry about Joe Roberts crashing out of a sure win in Moto2 (at least Jim did) and discuss all the action from all three classes. Enough talk already! Grab a six pack and start listening!
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2022-06-091h 45MotoPodEpisode 695: Mugello!Jim goes solo on this show to cover the news and the racing from Mugello. It's a quick show just to keep everyone update on all the action. Grab a beer and listen!
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2022-06-0231 minMotoPodEpisode 694: The Science of the Racer’s Brain and Grid GuessingThis exciting episode starts out with news and notes from MotoAmerica to the Northwest 200. Jim and Rich do their best to predict the grid for MotoGP 2023 season. Then, the big interview with Dr. Otto Lappi and Alan Dove, authors of the book "The Science of the Racer's Brain". This book discusses how the racers brain processes information, learns tracks, learns strategies, patterns and chunks. Jim apologizes for the abrupt end to the interview due to technical difficulties, but you'll enjoy the listen. If you are interested in reading the book it can be found on Amazon. Link below:
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2022-05-303h 14MotoPodEpisode 693: MotoGP Le Mans & Listener FeedbackAhead of the MotoGP circus arriving in Mugello, Rich & Jim are back together to talk about the previous race in Le Mans and the continuing fallout regarding the Suzuki withdrawal announcement. There’s a bunch of brilliant subscriber feedback so thanks to our listeners for continuing to engage and support the show. Keep the questions coming! Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-05-261h 39MotoPodEpisode 692: MotoGP Jerez & The Hamamatsu BombshellAfter a week away, MotoPod is back to catch up on the shock news from Suzuki following the MotoGP race weekend in Jerez. It’s a quick show this time with Rich flying solo to talk briefly about the Suzuki news and the 3 races from Spain. Stay tuned for a more-in depth show following this weekends action at Le Mans. Do please send in your feedback, subscribe and donate if you can.
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2022-05-1627 minMotoPodEpisode 691: Red White & Blue Plus Eating Crow!Another week another MotoGP race weekend. This time Jim and Rich are talking Portimão, with a particular focus on the Moto2 race. There’s some listener feedback and a very quick mention on the World Superbike & British Superbike fronts. It’s a packed show so strap in, give it a listen and please let us have your comments and questions. As ever, subscriptions to the podcast and donations are most welcome. Enjoy…
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2022-05-061h 32MotoPodEpisode 690: MotoGP COTAJim and Rich hook up to talk through the 3 races at the recent U.S. MotoGP round at COTA before the circus arrives back in Europe with Portimão next on the calendar. As ever, please subscribe, donate if you can and send us your comments and questions.
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2022-04-201h 26MotoPodEpisode 689: MotoGP ArgentinaBefore race action kicks off again at COTA, Jim and Rich hook up to talk through the 3 races at last weekends Argentina Grand Prix at Termas de Río Hondo. Please subscribe to the show and donate if you can. In addition, please be sure to tell your like-minded mates/partners/colleagues about MotoPod and ask them to subscribe as well. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-04-081h 10MotoPodEpisode 688: BSB Preview With Steve DayRich is joined on the show by Steve Day, just announced as new Eurosport lead commentator for the British Superbike Championship. Steve discusses his departure from Dorna MotoGP commentating duties and looks forward to what promises to be a super competitive and compelling 2022 BSB championship. As ever, please subscribe, donate if you can and send us your comments and questions. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-04-041h 00MotoPodEpisode 687: Indonesia Review & The Return of Gavin EmmettJim and Rich catch up for a brief chat about the news and a slightly late review of the MotoGP races in Indonesia. Rich then gets to have an in-depth talk about the Indonesia races with Gavin Emmett from BT Sport. Please subscribe to the show, leave us a comment and donate if you can. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-03-311h 46MotoPodEpisode 686: Racing’s Back; Qatar ReviewThe MotoGP championship is back up and running, and what a weekend to kick off the new season. Rich and Jim get together to discuss the racing at Qatar across the 3 classes, none of which disappointed so please settle in for the news and views. Make sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a comment if you can and of course show donations are always welcome. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-03-141h 20MotoPodEpisode 685: News, Notes, Predictions, Plus Greg White!Rich and Jim discuss a little bit of news before the first GP of the year at Qatar! They also make some predictions about what they think will happen during the year and at the first race. Finally, Jim got an interview with Greg White. It's 90 minutes of chatting about everything motorcycle road racing. Grab a beverage...it's a long show!
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2022-03-032h 15MotoPodEpisode 684: More Testing, Plus The Return of Dave NealRich and Jim catch up on the recent news and of course get into the detail of the second MotoGP test at Mandalika in Indonesia. For a further trip down memory lane, Rich catches up with ex-show host Dave Neal to find out what post-MotoPod life has been like and what we can look forward to in the upcoming British Superbike season. Please subscribe to the show, leave your feedback and donate if you can. Enjoy…
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2022-02-252h 16MotoPodTesting, Testing, Plus Greg Haines Returns To MotoPodRich and Jim are back to catch up on the latest news and the recent MotoGP test in Sepang. Rich then gets to have an in-depth talk with Greg Haines from Eurosport, followed by a quick update from Greg on the recent World Superbike test in Portimão. Settle in for a very long show, but one which we hope you really enjoy. As ever, please subscribe, donate if you can and send us your comments and questions.
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2022-02-132h 44MotoPodEpisode 682: All The News Plus The Return of Martin DarlingtonRich and Jim are back chatting about the latest news in MotoGP, World Superbikes, British Superbikes and even an exciting development in Moto-America. There’s an in-depth listener feedback discussion on why Kawasaki won’t be back in MotoGP any time soon and, as a special treat, Rich gets to catch up with friend of the show and ex-host Martin Darlington. Do please send in your feedback, subscribe and donate if you can.
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2022-02-092h 30MotoPodEpisode 681: Make A WishRich and Jim are back chatting about motorcycle racing. This week we get into the wish fulfilment business and ask, given the opportunity, which 3 things would you change in MotoGP and why? Have a listen and let us know your thoughts or alternative suggestions. We’ll read out any listener feedback and change suggestions on the next show. Please subscribe to the show and donate if you can. In addition, please be sure to tell your like-minded mates/partners/colleagues about MotoPod and ask them to subscribe as well. Zoom Zoom…….
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2022-01-2258 minMotoPodEpisode 680: Looking ForwardRich & Jim catch up on the recent news after a few weeks away. Its then a look forward to the top three things (plus a few more) that are most looked forward to in the season ahead. As ever, grab a beverage and enjoy the banter. Don't forget to subscribe and keep the listener feedback coming.
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2022-01-121h 16MotoPodEpisode 679: 2021 A Look BackRich and Jim get together to have a look back at the 2021 season. They talk about who rode best and whose under performed in each class. They speculate about who might be world champ next year and where KTM will put all of its talent. It was a fantastic year, so grab a cold one and start the trip down memory lane!
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2021-12-111h 33MotoPodEpisode 678: Listener Feedback & NewsThe season may be over, but after a short pause, Rich and Jim dive into some listener feedback and catch up on some news from the worlds of MotoGP and World Superbike.
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2021-12-051h 16MotoPodEpisode 677: Grazie ValeValentino Rossi has finally called time on his great motorcycle racing career. The nine times champ rode his last race at Valencia. It was an emotion time as Luthi and Petrucci also raced their final races as well. Rich and Jim cover the Moto3 race and dissect the incident between Foggia and Acosta. The move on to the roller coaster of emotions that came from the Moto2 race and they try to figure out who oiled the track! Congratulations to Remmy for winning the World title. Lastly they discuss the last dance for the G.O.A.T. MotoGP was...
2021-11-181h 35MotoPodEpisode 675: One to GoAnother championship was awarded this weekend in the Algarve! Pedro Acosta became the first rookie to win the light weight title in 31 years! While the Moto3 race was full of suspense, intrigue and drama, The MotoGp and Moto2 races were kind of a let down. Rich and Jim cover everything in detail, run off the track come back on. There is only one racing weekend left!
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2021-11-111h 28MotoPodEpisode 674: One Done, Two To GoWow! What a weekend! Congrats to Fabio for becoming the first world champ of the 2021 season. Jim and Rich review all the action from a crash-fest weekend. We give our thoughts on the new age limits and discuss all the other news including Honda's WSBK rider line up. We then chat about the drama filled weekend on the Adriatic coast! From crazy crashes to close title races its all covered in a 90 minute plus show! Grab two beers and enjoy!
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2021-10-281h 28MotoPodEpisode 673: Inside the Rider’s MindJim and Rich team up for a fill in show! They quickly cover some news and Rich updates us on the shown down in BSB that is set for this weekend. Jim has an interview with clinical psychologist Don Barnes of Perth, Australia. They dive inside the riders' minds to understand what drives them and answer the question how young is too young to race in a world level championship. Jim even discovers something about himself during the interview. Lay down on a couch and have a listen.
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2021-10-121h 39MotoPodEpisode 672: Dodging Bullets, Again!Chaos in COTA! Rich and Jim talk you through all the craziness from the race in Texas. From a bumpy track that almost caused a rider strike to the horrifying events of the Moto3 race and the question of where did $100 million go, they cover it all. Jim gives you his take on being back at the races after almost 2 years away. Rich provides a theory on why the second satellite Yamaha does not have a rider yet, and to top it all off the Moto2 and Moto3 championships start to tighten up. This is a long one so grab...
2021-10-091h 55MotoPodEpisode 671: Doubling Down!Well Jim and Rich return to talk about the San Marino Gp! (apologies for the lateness of the show!). In a rare occurrence, everyone who won last week won this weekend! They guys try to dissect what is wrong with Pedro Acosta and his lack of a race victory. In Moto2 they marvel over another stunning ride by Raul for a second consecutive victory. In MotoGP it was all about the weather or lack there off as Pecco ruled and Fabio increased his grip on the Championship. Enjoy!
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2021-09-291h 19MotoPodEpisode 670: Man, He Tried!Rich and Jim are together again to bring you all of the action from Aragon! There was some gripping racing in Moto3 and Moto2 threw up a surprise winner. MotoGp was the best race of the day because of some fantastic action with just a couple of laps left. The guys cover all the silly season news and tackle the sly comments Jorge Lorenzo made about Fabio Quartararo. The news wraps up with the rumors about Rossi's MotoGp team.
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2021-09-161h 19MotoPodEpisode 669: Cool, Calm & CollectedFabio Quartararo rode a calculated race to win the British Grand Prix. Remy Gardner did the same in Moto2 and Romano Fenati was also mega in Moto3. Rich and Jim break down all the Maverick Viñales news and share their thoughts on everything and anything. Just your typical show. Enjoy.
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2021-09-031h 32MotoPodEpisode 668: Fortune Favors BraveSkyler guest host this show with Jim and they cover all the action from what might be the race of the decade. The Red Bull Ring produced great racing again and that MotoGp race was better than anything Hollywood could dream up. The guys cover the news and all the action in Moto3 and Moto2. They even try to figure out MotoGP silly season (they don't). Download and scream at your podcast device as they try to figure out who is riding where next year in MotoGP
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2021-08-211h 15MotoPodEpisode 667: They’re BacK!! (track limits)Rich and Jim discuss everything from the Styrian GP. This weekend provided some great talking points, from the G.O.A.T. retiring, to an atypical Moto3 race, to a crazy Moto2 event, throw in some changing weather plus a bonn fire in MotoGP. This weekend had it all.
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2021-08-121h 07MotoPodEpisode 666: How Young is too YoungRich and Jim come together on the eve the Styrian GP to discuss the news and what might happen in Austria. They also tackle the tough issue of how young is too young to ride a Moto3 bike. Doctor McDowell also weighs in on the subject. I'm sure you all can guess her opinion on this matter. It's a great chat with her! Enjoy.
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2021-08-061h 12MotoPodEpisode 665: Midterm Report CardsJim is joined by new guy Richard Jowitt. Together they cover the news and revisit Maverick Vinales bombshell to get Richard's thoughts on the matter. They then talk about the best races, racers, and memorable moments from each class. They wrap up the show with one word that describes each MotoGP rider! Sit back grab a cold one and relive the first half of an incredible season.
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2021-07-211h 16MotoPodEpisode 664: It’s not me, it’s you!Skyler and Jim cover the Assen GP and the bombshell of the year!
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2021-07-131h 29MotoPodEpisode 663: Return of the KingHow good was the race from Germany?? Crazy to see that right?
Join Jim and well, Jim as he host this one solo. Prepare to be sidetracked!
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2021-06-2531 minMotoPodEpisode 662: Bend it like a KTM?There was plenty of action from Barcelona. Frames and leathers got adjusted but only one worked out.
Join Jim and Skyler as they re cap the weekend!
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2021-06-161h 03MotoPodEpisode 661:Quatro PolesAhh Mugello, such a beautiful track with an even more beautiful backdrop of the Tuscan hills and Alps in the distance. We missed you!
Skyler and Jim go all in on MotoGP, track limits. Am I right?? Yeesh
Moto 2 and 3 provided some of the best action of the weekend.
Let's chat about it!
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2021-06-031h 26MotoPodEpisode 660: To rain or not to rainWhat a wild weekend from Le Mans. Mixed conditions led to uncertainty in the races but gave us something interesting to watch!
Join Skyler and Jim as that talk about it all.
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2021-05-261h 14MotoPodEpisode 659: Pump up to firstWow there was a lot of great racing across all the classes in GP. Join Skyler and Jim as they cover it all.
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2021-05-141h 30MotoPodEpisode 658: Emergence, Return and End of talentJoin Skyler and Jim as they Recap the races from Portimao
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2021-04-231h 18MotoPodEpisode 657: Dueling in the desertJoin Skyler and Jim as the cover all the action from the second round at Qatar!
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2021-04-081h 18MotoPodEpisode 656: Is this what we can expect?We are late again. Sorry everyone. We had some technical issues once more so the audio at parts will be a bit distorted. Things should be back to normal next week!
But racing is back baby and Skyler and Jim are here to talk about the first round of MotoGP from Qatar.
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2021-04-041h 02MotoPodEpisode 655: Turning laps in the desertWelp, this show is certainly late. Much like MotoGP the show went through preseason testing and there were a lot of bugs to work out. A lot more that have happened before. But we turned a few nobs and adjusted a few clicks to get the show back on track. So join us as we talk testing and give our season predictions.
PS: The edit is a bit rough
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2021-03-301h 06MotoPodEpisode 654: Save the Riders from Themselves!Hey Motopoders! Jim and Skyler come together to catch up on what is happening in the world of motorcycling. They talk about what is going on in their lives now and about the news. Jim has a special interview with Dr. Claire McDowell, who discusses concussions, broken bones, plating breaks and Marc Marquez's bone graft surgery. Skyler rejoins Jim and they layout a strategy and some ground rules for riders who crash so they can recover faster and still enjoy life after racing.
It's a long one. Grab your helmet, gloves and a beer. Let's Go!
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2021-02-282h 09MotoPodEpisode 653: New year, new show! 2021 editionHappy new year MotoPoder's!
Skyler and Jim are back on the air to cover the news that has happened during the off season. A big announcement from Skyler and a return of the big interviews. Who did Jim interview for the show?
Non other than Freddie "fast" Spencer
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2021-01-101h 10MotoPodEpisode 652: Partying in PortugalThe final round of 2020 has come and gone. We already had crowned the MotoGP champion headed into this weekend but the Moto2 and 3 championships were still up for grabs! Portimao delivered and we had some great racing.
Grab a beer and come have a listen
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2020-11-261h 35MotoPodEpisode 630: Qatar ine?Hey Gang!
Welcome back to another season of Motopod. This weeks show was quite late and you can only guess why. That's right, Corona. Skyler's company has closed its office and required the workers to work from home which interrupted all of his plans as he had to get his home office in order. Now that everything is up and running things should be back to normal. Well, at least when racing starts again.
For now sit back and relax and Skyler and Jim go over the races from Qatar.
PS: Skyler knows he needs to adjust his mic position...
2020-03-181h 29MotoPodEpisode 614: Suzuka 8hr + Thruxton BSBThis week all the news from the exciting 8hr race from Suzuka along with a full catch up with the events from British Superbikes at Thruxton
MotoPod regular Dave Neal talks to John Allen, a kind listener who followed the Suzuka race and talks through how the result of an 8hr endurance race came down to the last few minutes. Dave then earns his keep reaching over to Switzerland to chat with Andy Course about the last round of British Superbikes from the fast Thruxton circuit in Hampshire.
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2019-08-101h 51MotoPodEpisode 589: MotoAmerica P/ReviewWe're back!! Happy 2019 to everyone in MotoPod Land!!
Skyler and Derek kick off the New Year with a review of the 2018 MotoAmerica season and a look forward to what to expect in 2019.
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2019-01-2145 minMotoPodMotoPod_2018-03-05Episode 550: Our Man In Qatar
The name is Darlington, Martin Darlington and he is MotoPod's man on the inside at the final MotoGP test in Qatar. Skyler Vickroy finds out who fell victim to his seductive questioning and what secrets they let slip in the process.
Meanwhile Skyler kept the home fires burning and has all the news that's fit to articulate in the world of MotoGP & MotoAmerica.
Interviews
0:51:37 - Hafizh Syahrin
0:58:03 - Johan Zarco
1:04:44 - Takaaki Nakagami
1:11:33 - Michael Bartholomy
1:33:22 - Lucio Cecchinello
1:48:26 - Mike Leitner
2018-03-051h 59MotoPodMotoPod_2018-02-09Episode 546: Make MotoAmerica Great Again!
Skyler Vickroy and Scott Bolton mount up, disable the electronic rider aids and roar on to the internet airwaves with a bumper packed show.
They chew the fat on all the latest road racing news, before moving onto to an in depth look at the upcoming 2018 MotoAmerica season.
Our intrepid MotoPod reporter down under, Phil Hall brings us the first part of a collection of interviews from the 25th Australian Motorcycle News International Island Classic held at the Phillip Island Circuit.
1:13:15 - Troy Corser
1:38:57 - Colin Edwards
1:50:25 - David Johnson
2:10:03 - Jeremy McWilliams
2:15:52 - Marty...
2018-02-092h 33MotoPodMotoPod 2013-08-28Episode 377: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Marc Marquez
0:06:07 MotoPod meetup
1:26:46 Michael Laverty
1:36:26 David Emmett
1:51:27 Josh Hayes
2:25:39 Mark Miller
2013-09-033h 13MotoPodMotoPod 2012-03-07Episode 309: Previously on MotoPod…
Roger Gunn, Troy Corser, Sheridan Morias, Broc Parkes, Lukas Pesek, Mark Aitchison, Carlo Fioroni
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