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Join 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 of the weekend, Bulega had stretched his advantage at the top of the standings to 124 points, with Lecuona next on 68. Next up will be coverage of MotoGP round 3 from COTA with Jim and Jake trackside, bringing you the best of the action. 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 need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

MotoGP 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 COTA, with Jim trackside. 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 need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

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 first appearance of former Moto2 rider Darin Binder and his epic battle with up and coming racer Kayla Yaakov. Congratulations to Josh Herrin for becoming a five time winner of the 200. 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 need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Zoom Zoom…….

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 brought the racing to a halt. At the second restart another crash caused the second red flag. Racing resumed with only a seven lap dash won by Gonzalez. MotoGP saw a great sprint race between Marc and Pedro only after Bezz crashed out. The Sprint ended in controversy as Marc was told to drop one place because of an aggressive move on Pedro at the last corner. Bezz bounced back on Sunday easily winning the race by a country mile. Pedro fought his way to a second place podium with Fernandez third again! 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 need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Zoom Zoom…….

New 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 need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Zoom Zoom…….

A 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. 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 new Liberty Media- MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

The liberty show is finally here! This topic was so huge that Jim and Rich had to add some extra help in the form of former host Skyler Vickroy and new Moto America host Jake Rower. All four guys cover everything Liberty. Can Liberty do for MotoGP what it has done for F1? How many races are too many? Short races? Do we need Moto2 and Moto3 at every round? Where do you get the new talent from? What about the stories? The list is endless and that is why this show is a monster! 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…….

The '27 MotoGP silly season kicked off this past week and Jim and Rich could not help but join in on the fun and make a few bold predictions. After the guys run through a couple of news items, they put out a call to Australia to get more information on "The Bend" near Adelaide. Then they discuss their 2027 MotoGP teams line ups. Both Jim and Rich have some bold predictions that you should find very entertaining! 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…….

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 ([email protected]) which ones you agree or disagree with and if there are any names that have been egregiously overlooked. 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…….

Jim and Rich are back for the first time in 2026, this time to have a run through the news, rank the entire 2025 MGP grid, justify their top 10’s and hand out the annual wooden spoons. Incidentally, after some minor confusion as to where the concept originated, post-show Rich leaned on Google and determined that "Wooden Spoon" (as a prize for coming last) stems from 19th-century Cambridge University, as a booby prize for the lowest math exam score, later adopted into rugby in 1894 and subsequently other sports and competitions. 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……. Short: Jim and Rich present their top 10 MotoGP riders from the 2025 season.

Jim 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. [email protected] 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…….

Jim and Rich review the final MotoGP Round from Valencia in Spain. With two of the three championships already decided, the main interest for the weekend was on the Moto2 title decider, with Diogo Moreira triumphing in the championship ahead of his move up to MotoGP with LCR Honda. Moto3 saw a maiden race winner in Adrián Fernández, whilst MotoGP saw a sprint win for Alex Marquez and a GP win for Marco Bezzecchi, rounding out a stellar season or both riders. Elsewhere Jim and Rich chat through some news, listener feedback and touch on the end of season MotoGP test, held in Valencia on the Tuesday following the race weekend. 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…….

In the spirit of so many substitute riders in the Moto3 class Jim got a substitute for Rich who was traveling to help talk about MotoGP. Skyler and Jim chat about the MotoGP races and Skyler gives his take on Marc, Pecco, Liberty Media and many other things. Jim them goes solo to fill you in on the Moto3 and Moto2 races. Only the Moto2 title is left to be decided but Moreria made a statement by winning the race. 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…….

Jim and Rich try to get together and chat about Philip Island and Sepang, but technology let us down. Rich’s internet left the chat leaving Jim to finish the show by himself. The guys did cover some listener feedback and got through the news together. After that Jim covered all the racing action. At PI a second world champion was crowned as Rueda locked up the 25 Moto3 championship. Hometown hero Senna Agius won the Moto2 race and Jack Miller Tried his hardest to be on the podium but crashed out. The teams then moved to Sepang where Alex Marquez secured second place in the world championship marking the first time brothers have finished one two in the history of the top class. The Moto3 race had a crazy crash on the sighting lap that caused the race to be shortened to 10 laps and the Moto2 race was moved to after the MotoGP race. Furusato won his first ever Moto3 race and Jack Dixon won the Moto2 class. 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…….

Jim and Rich review MotoGP Round 17 from Mandalika in Indonesia. After a season of relatively trouble-free speed and consistency, Marc Marquez was hit by trouble in the form of Marco Bezzecchi. It was something of a crash and injury strewn weekend with several riders missing. Through it all came Fermin Aldeguer, demonstrating why Ducati put so much faith into signing the now 20 year old. Elsewhere, Moto3 was boiling up to a big finish before the red flags came out for David Muñoz following a nasty collision with Adrián Fernández; The M3 race saw a deserving José Antonio Rueda clinch the title. Moto2 was a rather steadier affair, with the main drama coming post-race after a technical infringement disqualification for Manuel González, leaving his title position in the balance with Diogo Moreira. As ever, Jim and Rich cover the news and listener feedback. Thanks to Gareth Lock for his feedback and thanks also to Michael Leete for keeping former show host Jim Race in our collective thoughts. 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…….

And just like that the first World Championship is wrapped up! Marc Marquez clinched his 9th World Championship at the Japanese GP over the weekend. Marc placed second in both the Sprint and the GP to none pother than a resurgent Pecco! The Moto3 race was neutered a little bit by a weird but brief sigh rain that spooked championship leader Rueda early on in the race. This let Munoz to take a commanding lead that he held until the end of the race. Rueda now has a chance to wrap up the tile at the next round. In Moto2 saw an on form Jake Dixion and Gonzalez qualify well. In the Race they both dropped back and rookie Holgado romped to other victory. Gonzalez was fast but too aggressive during a pass attempt on Vietti. Veitti went down and Gonzalez went to the long lap penalty loop. The guys also cover the new and go deep into things said by Michael Laverty. 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…….

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 battles, whilst the Moto2 race proved slightly less eventful. Aside from the MotoGP weekend action, the lads talk through Yamaha V4 related listener feedback (thanks Jake) and the latest in 2026 rider contract news. 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…….

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 first time in a long long time the riders kept out of the pit lane exit while riding 5 wide on the front straight. Piqueras took the win but despite a long lap penalty Rueda finished second and still has a commanding lead in the championship. In Moto2 Holgado lead every lap to take his first Moto2 win. The best par of the race was Munoz’s pass of Dixion going into turn one. I was a masterful outside to inside maneuver but sadly Dixion was able to get back by in the late stages of the race. In MotoGP Marquez won, no not Marc, but Alex. Alex was unbeatable by anyone but himself as he crashed out of a comfortable win in the Sprint and handed the win to his brother. On Sunday he was unbeatable taking a commanding win after an early dice with Marc. 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…….

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 the same from David Alonso in the Moto2 race. MotoGP was the MM93 show again but Bez, Acosta and Martin hinted at what may become a slightly closer battle out front as the season moves into the latter stages. Aside from the MotoGP weekend action, the lads talk through a bunch of listener feedback and some significant rider movements and news. 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…….

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 and team swaps. Last news item covered is the 2026 WSBK and MotoGP schedules. The racing was good in the Moto3 class as four riders fought for the lean in the opening laps. This quartet was joined by two more riders to create an exciting ending to the race. Moto was drama filled for Gonzalez. A non-finish decreased his points lead to 19 over title rival Canet. Moreira after another win is in with a shout at the world title as well. The MotoGP class saw a surprise pole sitter in Bezzecchi, while Marc Marquez fell. Have no fear Marc rebounded to win the Sprint on Saturday and the GP on Sunday, but Bezzecchi did make him sort of work for it. 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…….

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 for your patience! 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…….

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 lunette crash at the chicane saw the Italian struck by Furusato. This brought out a red flag once the leaders had reach the 4th sector. Jim then goes on a rant, arguing that the red flag should have been displayed by at least sector two. The Moto2 race featured Moreira winning the race after stalking Canet the whole way. With this win Moreira becomes the first Brazilian to win a Moto2 race. MotoGp was also a crash filled event. The Sprint went off with out a hitch and saw Marc Marquez make a great start from the second row to win with his brother in second and Bezzecchi a strong third. Sunday Marc had another great start and cruised to victory at the slowest possible speed. Alex and Acosta tangled with Alex suffering a broke hand in the accident and Acosta was accused by Marc of riding too aggressively. Bagnaia set several fastest laps looked good and hopefully the podium will help him to fight at the front for the rest of the year. 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…….

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 the racing from Mugello. As always, Moto3 served up a race of bonkers pack action, with Máximo Quiles taking his maiden win. In Moto2, Manuel González took another dominant win to strengthen his grasp on the championship lead. Then in MotoGP Marc Márquez showed just how much he has in reserve to overcome a mishap at the start of the Sprint, then duke it out with Pecco and Alex for the win in Sundays main event. As far as the destination of the 2025 MotoGP world championship is concerned, both Jim and Rich feel like its game over for everyone else. 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…….

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 they guys cover the racing. The Moto3 Class was a classic with the twist of making sure you picked the right tire. This odd set of conditions resulted in a first time winner Munoz who just barely defeated the new rookie sensation Quiles! The Moto2 race was the best of the weekend and also included a first time winner. Moreira rode through the pack and chased down race leader Oncu in the closing laps. Oncu never quit and kept pushing. On the last lap at the last turn Oncu rode around the outside of Moreira to win the closest Moto2 race ever by 0.003 seconds!! MotoGp was a bit boring as Marc Marquez lead every secession ook pole position and won then sprint and on Sunday lead every lap in dominate fashion to win the main event. Domination like this has not been seen in this class since Marc himself did the same thing a decade ago at the German GP in 2015. This is the domination that we all feared when Marc was chosen to ride the factory Ducati. On the bright side Pecco appears to have found the feeling again on his Ducati and may yet be able to challenge Marc. Stay tuned! 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…….

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 nasty injury for HRC’s Luca Marini and the vexed question of why Silverstone draws in such a small trackside audience. 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…….

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 Rueda. In the second to last turn Munoz dive bombed Kelso which caused both to go off track. This allowed Rueda to pass both of them and take a surprise victory. The Moto2 riders were forced to watch the back of Gonzalez for the whole race as he dominated. MotoGP was where all the action and surprises were. Quartararo shocked with pole position or Marc Marquez.. In the Sprint Marc used a smooth and patient approach to take the win over his brother and rookie sensation Aldeguer. On Sunday the weather played havoc with everyone as new rules caused chaos. Picking the right tire was critical as some riders went from slicks to wets to slicks and back to wets. However the man who made all the right calls was Zarco. He became the first Frenchmen to win the French Grand Prix in 71 years. 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…….

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. 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…….

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 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…….

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 second race of the year will Rueda had a mechanical failure and did not earn any points. Next up the Moto2 Crew had a good as as championship leader Jake Dixon crashed out and slow starting front row man Canet went from 3rd on the grid to 14th and then chased down the leaders to win his first race of the year and take the lead in the championship. Lastly the MotoGP grid bolstered by the return of Martin had their best races of the season. Marc Marquez won the sprint while Bagnaia finished 8th. The race Sunday night was action filled as the Marquez brother tangled at the first turn. Surprisingly Vinales raced to the front on his KTM only to run wide and let Marc take the victory. Bagnaia finished third but was promoted to 2nd after Vinales was penalized for low tire pressure. Morbidelli was third. 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…….

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 Portimão, where Torak Razgatlıoğlu once again reigned supreme. 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…….

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 disqualification and chat about the X rant that people are becoming bored with the sprint races. Lastly they cover all the action from Argentina. Piqueras opened his winning bank account with a somewhat controversial win in Moto3. What does the rule really say about touching the green paint on the last lap? Inquiring minds want to know. British pride was on full display in Moto2 as Jake Dixon took a commanding win and moved into second in the championship chase. Lastly MotoGp and what can you say about Marc’s incredible start to the season. The result may have been the same as last race when Marc battled his brother for the win, but how we got there this time is completely different. The guys also wonder when Marc will actually loose a race. 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……. Rossi Moor: https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/american-rossi-moor-signs-with-juniorgp-moto2-team/

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 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. 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…….

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 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 in the Daytona 200 after some major crashes in sketchy conditions. Here are the links to the Fantasy Leagues mentioned in the show: https://fantasy.motogp.com/ MotoPod Mayhem Code: ZLPVSHCJ http://motogoat.net/ https://motogoat.net/dashboard.html 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…….

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 ahead to the first round of the World Superbike Championship taking place in Australia and a brief round up of news in BSB and Moto-America. 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…….

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 selection of media debriefs with the MotoGP riders as they discuss their plans and progress over the 4 days of the event. 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…….

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…….

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…….

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…….

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 [email protected] 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…….

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…….

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…….

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…….

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…….