Best Motpgp Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 815: MotoGP Misano – Bez’t Yet? 1:40:12

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Jim and Rich review MotoGP Round 16 from Misano in Italy. This was Marc Marquez’s first shot at 2025 title glory. In the end, a crash in the Sprint Race meant the title bid moved on to Motegi but this allowed Marco Bezzecchi to shine on an Aprilia which is rapidly becoming a match for the GP25 Ducati. Elsewhere, Moto3 served up the usual close batt…

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Episode 814: Look a Marquez still won 2:06:31

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The Catalan Gp is covered on this episode. With usually dull racing Jim and Rich jim and rich focused more on the news of the week. The announcement was that Gunther Steiner of drive to survive F1 fame is now a MotoGP own having bought the Tech3 team. Out on track the Moto3 race only became interesting in the last 5 laps. Jim was happy that for the…

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Episode 813: Hungary For More? 2:08:48

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Jim and Rich are back to talk about MotoGP Round 14 from Balaton Park in Hungary. The Hungarian MotoGP weekend was as much about the new track as the racing itself, with several incidents calling into question the suitability of the track for MotoGP action. Notwithstanding this, Moto3 dealt up another masterclass by Max Quilles, followed by more of…

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Episode 812: Red Bull Ring Race Review 2:07:59

1M ago2:07:59

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They are finally back together to discuss everything from the Red Bull Ring! They start taking about their trips and holiday adventures and then start the show off with a bit of listener feedback. Next up was all the news from the summer break. The guys share their thoughts on the attendance at the Red Bull Ring and then on the silly season rider a…

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Episode 811: Thoughts from the 'Ring and Brno 1:07:55

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Sorry this show is so late. Tis was due to the guys work schedule and Rich traveling to Donington Park and Jim traveling to Belgium for work. So this show is a bit of a mash up. Jim kicks thing on with his thoughts on the race at the Sachsenring and then Rich discussing the race from Brno. Normal service will resume at the Reed Bullring and thanks …

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Episode 810: Casualties at the Cathedral 2:04:32

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The guys get together again to talk about the action from Assen. This year the cathedral celebrated 100 years of racing. The action fast and furious as a number of riders had crashes on Friday. Marc Marquez and Ai Ogura having the biggest ones. The racing action started off with Moto3 and the pack racing was tight and exciting as always. The lunett…

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Episode 809: MotoGP Mugello – Game Over? 2:20:12

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Jim and Rich are back to talk about Round 9 of MotoGP from majestic Mugello in Italy. First up there’s the news that Liberty is officially cleared to make its majority stake purchase from Dorna, which will see it take the reigns of MotoGP and World Superbike. The guys talk through what this means in terms of opportunities and risks. Then its on to …

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Episode 808: Domination! 2:00:01

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Apologies for the lateness of this Pod Cast! In this episode Jim and Rich cover everything from Aragon! The kick it off with some great listener feedback about semi-automated ride height devices. Then they go over the news of Martins contract issues and the semi bombshell of Toprak signing a one year deal to race a Pramac Yamaha in 2026.Finally the…

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Episode 807: MotoGP Silverstone – One For The Agius 1:52:50

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As Round 8 at Aragon gets set to commence, Jim and Rich look back at a highly eventful set of races 2 weeks ago at Silverstone in the UK. For once, Moto2 dished up the race of the day, but there was plenty of action and incident in the MotoGP and Moto 3 races too. The lads also discuss listener feedback, ongoing contractual disputes at Aprilia, a n…

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Episode 806: Zarco est magnifique!! 2:12:23

4M ago2:12:23

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Jim and Rich dive into the crazy, complicated and confusing Grand Prix from Le Mans. The Moto3 boys kicked off the action on damp but drying tack on Sunday morning. The race was calm by the normal Moto3 standards, but the last lap more than made up for the lack of action. Kelso was looking for his first ever Moto3 win and was leading Munoz and Rued…

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Episode 805: MotoGP Jerez – Out Of The Shadows 1:33:19

5M ago1:33:19

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Jim and Rich catch up to talk through the race action at Jerez. The MotoGP race delivered the main talking points of the weekend, with Marc Marquez crashing out and younger brother Alex taking his maiden main race win. Heading into Round 6 at Le Mans, the championship is tight at top with the Marquez brothers and Bagnaia separated by just 20 points…

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Episode 804: Chatting with Gougis 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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In this special interview episode show Jim starts off with a few news items and some rumors. The Jim is joined with Roadracing World editor Michael Gougis. The two of them talk about the first three MotoGp races and a few other things. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connec…

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Episode 803: Normal Service has Resumed 1:53:17

5M ago1:53:17

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im and Rich dive into the Qatar Grand Prix in this episode. They guys cover all of the great racing action as all three races plus the sprint with action packed and full of drama. The Moto3 boys started off the evening with a great race that came down to a last lap, last corner dash to the line. By luck or great race strategy Piqueras won his secon…

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Episode 802: MotoGP Austin – Controversy, Chaos & Crashes At COTA 1:46:45

6M ago1:46:45

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Ahead of this weekends MotoGP round in Qatar, Jim and Rich look back on the craziness that was round 3 at COTA. Weather interfered with proceedings throughout the weekend, throwing up curve balls and controversies aplenty for Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP. Elsewhere, there is a quick round up of the news and a brief look back at World Superbikes from Por…

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Episode 801: Double Treble 1:40:22

6M ago1:40:22

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Jim and Rich start of this episode with some listener feed back. Seems The guys missed the fact that American Rossi Moor has signed to ride in the Junior GP Moto2 class this year (link below). Next Jim and Rich tackle the news starting off with Pirelli becoming the sole tire supplier for the entire MotoGP paddock in 2027. They discuss the Ogura dis…

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Episode 800: And So It Begins; MotoGP 2025 Is Go 1:35:00

7M ago1:35:00

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MotoGP 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…

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Epsisode 799: Wild Crazy Predictions 1:36:21

7M ago1:36:21

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Jim 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 Mo…

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Episode 798: MotoGP 2025 Pre-Season Testing 1:34:53

7M ago1:34:53

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Jim and Rich discuss the two 2025 MotoGP pre-season tests from Malaysia and Thailand. Action and incident aplenty heading into the first round of the season, set to commence on February 28th. The guys discuss the woes for Aprilia and KTM, progress for Yamaha and Honda, as well as the ongoing dominance of the bikes from Bologna. There is also a look…

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Episode 797: MotoGP Silverstone – Bits & Pieces 1:40:13

8M ago1:40:13

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For 797, its back to MGP Silverstone 2024 for one last time. This time Rich is chatting with a variety of people encountered in the paddock over the course of the weekend. In order of appearance, these are; Ryan Vickers, Derek Warwick, Steve Parish, Joe Achilles, Danny John Jules & Stuart Pringle. The impromptu paddock interviews are followed by a …

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Episode 796: News and Notes 1:32:11

8M ago1:32:11

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Happy New Year! Jim and Rich are back to go over all the news! The guys dive right in with a correction on the fuel regulations for 2027 and then talk about the Dakar Rally. Then they discuss the Liberty Media saga, which then leads to the KTM saga. Finally the guys discuss the potential of Moto3 going to 500cc twins. Lastly we talk injuries to Alo…

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Episode 795: MotoGP Silverstone – Moto2 Riders 37:13

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For 795, Rich is back on the Silverstone 2024 interviews; This time it’s the Moto2 rider chats and in this show we hear from Senna Agius (05:33), Sergio Garcia (17:20) and Tony Arbolino (27:15).If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. T…

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Episode 794: MotoGP Silverstone – Moto3 Riders 49:34

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Rich goes back to his interviews folder to bring the long awaited Moto3 rider chats collected at the 2024 Silverstone MotoGP round. In this show we hear from David Alonso (06:36), Jacob Roulstone (17:23), Iván Ortolá (32;51) and Joel Kelso (41:41).If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forg…

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Episode 793: Michael Gougis, The Long Chat 1:55:17

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In 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 …

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Episode 792: Marvelous Martin 1:19:45

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After a short pause for breath, Jim and Rich reconvene to chat through the final MotoGP round of the 2024 season held in Barcelona and titled the Solidarity GP following the widespread damage and loss of life in Valencia. The weekend would see Jorge Martin crowned 2024 MGP champion in a less than thrilling Sprint and main GP, albeit supported by th…

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Episode 791: The Michael Gougis Interview 1:03:51

11M ago1:03:51

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In this show Jim interviews author Michael Gougis about his book Legend: Marc Marquez’ 2019 MotoGP Championship. While the interview was supposed to be about the book, Jim took the liberty of asking Michael about World Superbikes, MotoGP, Aerodynamics, shape shifters and even Formula 1. Michael is a fantastic interview and since he is also editor a…

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Episode 790: The Race for Clear Air 1:42:40

11M ago1:42:40

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Jim and Rich cover the final race of the final triple header on this years calendar. They kick the show off with a great email from loyal listener Alan, which allows Jim rant on about techno-geeky thing like ride height devices and aerodynamics. We also learned that Barcelona will be the host for the last round of this years championship due to the…

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Episode 789: Barber Vintage Festival 39:32

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In another special episode, Scott Bolton brings us interviews from the Barber Vintage Festival presented by BMW Motorrad, which has grown to become one of the largest vintage motorcycle gatherings in the world. Along with the several disciplines of AHMRA vintage racing, the festival features the Pro Challenge race which attracts current and past Mo…

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Episode 788: MotoGP Thailand 1:21:45

11M ago1:21:45

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Jim and Rich catch up to discuss round 18 of the MotoGP world championship held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. A weekend of mixed weather and incident dealt up the usual mix of intrigue and spectacle, with Alonso setting more records in Moto3, Ogura securing the Moto2 crown and Bagnaia and Martin continuing their cat and mouse duel…

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Episode 787: MotoGP Silverstone – Team Bosses 40:44

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In the first of our interview specials recorded back at the Silverstone MotoGP round in August, Rich speaks with legendary team bosses Davide Brivio and Hervé Poncharal. First up is Davide Brivio of Trackhouse Racing. The two discuss his return to MGP from F1, how he started in the world of motorcycle racing and how he sees his role and that of Tra…

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Episode 786: Tear-off-ic Racing from the Island 1:55:47

11M ago1:55:47

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Jim and Rich talk about the three great races from “The Island”. In the Moto3 class newly crowned world champion Alonso showed why he is the champ by out smarting everyone by using the hard rear tire option. He forced the competition to use up their soft tires trying to keep up with him. Alonso is on another level right now and he is playing chess …

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Episode 785: Game, Set, Match! 1:42:03

12M ago1:42:03

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Jim and Rich discuss all the action from Motegi. The first World Championship had been handed out to David Alonso! The Moto3 champ won this title in style by winning in true Alonso style. He was as far back as ninth in this race but road through the pack late in the race to win by half a second. The Moto2 race provided all the drama this weekend as…

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Episode 784: Fabio Di Giannantonio 21:33

12M ago21:33

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In 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. …

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Episode 783: The Heat Builds In Indonesia 1:52:22

12M ago1:52:22

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Jim and Rich are back to keep track of the MotoGP championship as the current triple header hits its mid-point at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. The guys run through listener feedback and news before jumping in to talk through the 4 races. It was a hot and sticky round with crashes, blow ups and a continuation of the Bagnaia-Mart…

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Episode 782: Donington Park WSBK Special – Part 2 33:59

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In this second interview installment from July’s World Superbike Championship round at Donington Park, Rich speaks with Bonovo Action BMW’s Garrett Gerloff (4:47), HRC rider Iker Lecuona, (14:22), Kawasaki Racing Team’s Axel Bassani (22:38) and D34G Racing Team World SuperSport rider Oli Bayliss (27:19).Thanks again to the teams, riders, press offi…

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Episode 781: Misano Mayhem! 1:41:23

1y ago1:41:23

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Jim and Rich review the first of the triple headers. First Jim talks about his busman holiday to the IMSA race in Indianapolis, then the guys go through all the news. After the new the guys break down the racing from San Marino! With heavy rain just before the weekend the track had all of the rubber washed off and this seemed to have massive effect…

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Episode 780: Donington Park WSBK Special – Part 1 50:42

1y ago50:42

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Rich 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…

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Episode 779: Sekhmet Racing Interview Special 50:45

1y ago50:45

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In this special episode, Rich chats with Sekhmet Racing team riders Mallory Dobbs (3:07), Lissy Whitmore (19:07) and team principal Maddi Paterson (32:13) at the Donington Park WSBK round back in July. We get to hear a bit of the back-story for each of the riders and learn some detail on the new FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship (WCR fo…

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Episode 778: Misano Review: More Marquez Magic & The Race Of The Season 1:51:49

1y ago1:51:49

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Jim and Rich look back at the first of the MotoGP double headers at Misano. The Moto3 race dished up what might well prove to be the race of the season. Elsewhere, the racing was a bit more predictable but with a rain shower creating jeopardy and opportunity in the main MotoGP race an old hand came to the fore.Elsewhere in the show the chaps go thr…

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Episode 777: 1043 Days! 2:12:37

1y ago2:12:37

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Rich returns from holiday to discuss all the action from Aragon! The race weekend was plagued by overnight thunder storms that dirtied the track and created crazy racing action. In Moto 3, Alonso busted out to a huge lead and looked a sure bet to win the race, but Rueda had different ideas as he chose a hard rear tire. Once that switched on, Rueda …

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Episode 776: The Austrian GP Review 1:59:41

1y ago1:59:41

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Skyler Vickroy guest hosts with Jim and they cover the Austrian GP. They kick things off with the news and both guys fall back into their old routine ranting on about this or that. My goodness 8 bullet points in the news took 45 minutes to talk about. That was probably a good thing because the racing action was pretty poor this weekend. The Moto3 r…

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Episode 775: Silverstone MotoGP Weekend Review – Monster In So Many Ways 1:40:08

1y ago1:40:08

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Jim and Rich catch up to chat through the events from the Silverstone MotoGP weekend. Rich was in attendance to collect interviews and provide the trackside view. Great races as always, albeit dulled slightly by a disappointing level of attendance at the Silverstone facility. The guys start with a round up of the news following the summer break and…

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Episode 774: How the Mighty Have Fallen 1:48:57

1y ago1:48:57

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A long episode as Jim and Rich cover listener feedback and all the action from the German GP. It was a great weekend of racing that kicked of with Marc Marquez having a massive highside in practice. The Moto3 race was the best of the weekend as Alonso won another race this time leading for about half of the distance. Then we move on to Moto2 where …

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Episode 773: TAG-Racing Honda Special – Jaimie van Sikkelerus 30:55

1y ago30:55

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In 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…

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Episode 772: Awesome Assen 1:34:32

1y ago1:34:32

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Jim and Rich (who stayed up until the wee hours of the morning) discuss the action from Assen. The Moto3 race was the best of the weekend and gets the most love from the guys. Moto2 was a good race with a surprise penalty making the finish close. THe MotoGP races were lackluster as Pecco and Martin dominated the weekend. Please send Rich questions …

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Episode 771: 2025 MotoGP Rider & Team Speculation 1:33:23

1+ y ago1:33:23

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Ahead of this weekends MotoGP return at Assen, Jim and Rich get into some wild speculation as to who goes where in 2025 and beyond. This show was recorded 1 week ago, before the official confirmation arrived that Marco Bezzecchi will be joining the works Aprilia squad but we figured, what the hell, lets leave some of the wilder ideas in there for p…

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Episode 770: Looking Back On Mugello 1:30:59

1+ y ago1:30:59

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Jim and Rich catch up to talk through the races that took place at the classic Mugello circuit in Italy. As well as the races, there was the bombshell news from Ducati and Aprilia so the guys spend time on the ins and outs of the contractual movements and speculate on what this means for riders and teams elsewhere up and down the pitlane. As for th…

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Episode 769: Greg Haines Returns To MotoPod 1:58:36

1+ y ago1:58:36

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Rich 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.If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support th…

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Episode 768: Craziness at Catalunya! 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

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Jim rides solo on this one and reports on the Catalan GP. This weekend's racing seemed backwards as the Moto3 race was the calmest of the weekend and we had two wild races in the MotoGP Class. The Moto3 race was won by Alonso after smooth ride to the front and riding the best last sector than anyone else. Moto2 was a wild race with the ugly onset o…

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Episode 767: Magnifique Martin 1:56:14

1+ y ago1:56:14

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Jim 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 thr…

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Episode 766: Moto-America (Road Atlanta) & Donington BSB Test 56:01

1+ y ago56:01

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In 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 ac…