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Episode 796: News and Notes
2025-02-04
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 Alonso and Roulstone. 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 795: MotoGP Silverstone – Moto2 Riders
2025-02-01
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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 794: MotoGP Silverstone – Moto3 Riders
2025-01-23
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 forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 793: Michael Gougis, The Long Chat
2024-12-27
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 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 how many race wins Marc Marques had in his dominate 2019 season. 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 792: Marvelous Martin
2024-12-05
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 the usual shenanigans in Moto2 and Moto3. Elsewhere in the show, Jim and Rich discuss an interesting email from subscriber Jacob Rower and have a quick talk through the post-race MGP test. With lots of changes for the 2025 season it was an interesting glimpse into what next season may hold. Racing gets underway again in Thailand in the final weekend of February. 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 791: The Michael Gougis Interview
2024-11-13
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 at large for Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, Michael proved a unique insight into the sport we love. His book is viable on amazon and here is a link to it: https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Marquez-MotoGP-World-Championship/dp/B0DJ3RKKBD/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 790: The Race for Clear Air
2024-11-08
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 extreme flooding in Spain. Later the guys chat about the action from Malaysia. In Moto3 David Alonso just keeps on wining and then shows his human side by donating his winnings to help the disaster relief efforts in Valencia. In Moto2 the walking wounded Veitti (cracked shoulder bone) runs off with the victory was poor old Jake Dixon looses a podium because his lap counter was wrong! Finally the discussion turn to MotoGP where Bagnaia crashed in the sprint and handed Martin a victory. The main event on Sunday was a titanic struggle between the two rivals but it only lasted 5 laps. Martin decided the risk was to great and hw rode home in second behind Bagnaia. Martin now only has to win the sprint on Saturday to clinch the championship. 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 789: Barber Vintage Festival
2024-11-07
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 MotoAmerica Stars. This year King Kenny Roberts was the Grand Marshal, accompanied by his son Kenny Jr. 2000 GP500 World Champion. Scott was able to speak with Tyler Scott (02:15), Hayden Gillim, (07:16), Stefano Mesa (13:10) and Kenny Roberts Jr (17:38). Enjoy! 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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Episode 788: MotoGP Thailand
2024-11-01
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 for the 2024 MotoGP world championship. Next stop Malaysia. The guys finish off by selecting their all time top 3 podium celebrations. Can you guess which one came first ?! 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. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….
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