The TT Podcast

This week sees the return of Davo Johnson to the TT Podcast.After making his TT debut in 2010, he missed out on the races in 2011. Davo tells Chris and Steve why that was, and why he returned in 2012 where he achieved a top ten finish in the Senior.In 2019, Davo got the call from factory Honda to ride for them at the TT. He explains how it came at an interesting time for him and shares how he found riding alongside Ian Hutchinson on the team.Davo couldn’t ride at TT 2022, but made his return to the Mountain Course at the Manx Grand Prix recently. The guys discuss how the course has changed since TT 2019.The guys also look ahead to 2023, and find out what Davo’s priorities are moving forwards.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Australian rider turned commentator Davo Johnson tells Chris and Steve about his career so far.Davo tells the guys about the first time he watched the Isle of Man TT, and how he thought any suggestion that he might one day race on those roads was ridiculous. Fast forward to today, and he’s competed at nine TTs, including for the factory Honda team in 2019 where he recorded his first podium.After injury put paid to him entering the 2022 races, he joined the commentary team on the live TT coverage and tells Chris and Steve how he found the experience.Davo shares his first experiences of riding on two wheels, and explains why he made the move from Australia to the UK at the age of 18 to pursue motorsport.The guys discuss Davo’s short circuit career, and find out why he made the decision to ride in his first TT in 2010. He tells the guys about his first experiences riding the Mountain Course - including the famed newcomers trips!Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manxman Conor Cummins returns for part two of his discussion with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater about all things TT and racing.Picking up where part one left off, Conor talks about the short 9 months of rest he took after his crash before getting back on a bike, keen to take on the TT again.The trio also get into the racer’s experience at this year’s event and why he feels like his racing was the best it’s ever been at any event, though he admits he’s still got a lot to accomplish with the thought of his 23 second lead in 2010, before retiring, etched into his brain.The businessman reveals how his racing mindset translates to his other enterprises and why being a family man is also important in everything he does, including his strong relationship with the Padgetts team.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, Steve Plater and Chris Pritchard are joined by a man who not only races on the Isle of Man but was born and raised there, Conor Cummins.Conor joins the duo to talk about his racing career including why rolling up to the startline for the Mountain Course is unlike anywhere else in the world, he also speaks about one particular TT start involving a false red flag that almost caught him out.Addressing one of the biggest moments of his career, Conor reflects on his crash at the 2010 TT and what he thinks happened to send him off at The Verandah. The trio also discussed the rehab that comes from a crash like that and the racer’s decision to get back on a bike only 9 months later.The Manxman also looks back at the beginning of his racing career including why he didn’t end up pursuing a life on the track and the controversial reactions to his first TT fortnight at the age of 20.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Hillier is back for part two of his conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on the TT Podcast.Despite wanting to forget about it at the time, the lightweight TT winner gets into his infamous wobble at Ballagarey, why his first thought after was about Ian Hutchinson and what he learned about the rider’s responsibility to look after their bike.A man with BSB experience in his story alongside TT success, Hillier discusses the difference between road and track racing and why the gap between how you ride the different disciplines is closing thanks to the styles of racers like Peter Hickman and Dean Harrison.The family man also talks about his hesitance with the idea of his children following in his racing footsteps, or tire marks, and how his family influences what he wants to achieve with his life.Next week, Chris and Steve are talking to a man who doesn’t just race around the Isle of Man but also calls it home, Conor Cummins.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man with a lightweight win and many a TT podium in his record, James Hillier, joins the TT podcast this week with hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, but this time they’re recording at the home of the TT itself, the Isle of Man.Alongside plenty of racing chat, James lets listeners into a bit more of his personal life as he talks about juggling his racing career alongside having kids, renovating a house and working part time selling bikes.The rider discusses why he swapped out of his famous green leathers to ride for a new team this year and how that brand new set up affected his, self professed, middling results at this years event in June.Away from TT racing, James gets into his plans to take on the legendary Dakar rally later this year. Whilst he admits that it will be a struggle to get to the end of the event, the ambitious racer describes his hunger to compete and how the TT can prepare you for a rally event.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of the TT Podcast, it’s part two of rider and presenter Steve Plater’s time on the other side of an interview with Chris Pritchard.After discussing his journey to the TT in part one, the duo finally get into the multi-TT winner’s time at the event itself, including his quick rise to the top of the podium. The retired racer also discusses his Senior win in 2009 and the immense concentration that is required to get round the Mountain Course at all, let alone at a winning pace.They also get into the remarkable story of how a broken neck went unnoticed for a week after his infamous crash at the North West 200 that ended his TT career, and how he found out about it whilst buying a TV.Alongside his achievements on the course, Steve has become one of the most successful pundits going and he talks of the privilege it is to have been on the TT’s coverage for over a decade, including his time on the TT Podcast itself.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re flipping the TT Podcast on its head as host Steve Plater takes a seat on the other side of the table for his interview with Chris Pritchard.The retired racer and presenter on the TT’s television coverage talks to Chris about the late start he got in the world of motorbike racing and how his competitive edge took a while to kick in.The TT winner also tells some of his trademark stories including tales of how he got his first team position, the bicycle crash that stopped him from attending his first practice night at Scunthorpe speedway and a close call he faced during a practice ride of the mountain course, in a hire car, with his wife.As a man who’s taken on many different disciplines in his time, Steve talks about what it was like taking on everything from endurance racing to superbike laps and why it took a while before he was ready to take on the TT.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcaster and racer Dom Herbertson returns to the TT Podcast this week for part two of his interview with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater.Alongside pressing Steve for tips on how to impress the big teams, Dom also chats with the former rider about what it’s like to have that competitive drive and how his crash at this year’s TT has helped him to appreciate the event even more.The rider is also pushed by Chris on the level he sees himself being able to reach as he continues to push higher up the top ten and edge closer to a 130 lap, he also gets candid about the cost of racing and how he thinks he’d fare if given the chance to ride with a factory team.Taking the rare chance of having Dom on the other side of an interview, Chris and Steve ask him about how his own podcast got started and who some of his most memorable guests have been.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new series of the TT podcast continues this week as racer and fellow podcaster Dom Herbertson joins Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater for the first part of their chat.Not one for a quiet and easy life, Dom explains the work accident that led to the eye operation he underwent recently as well as going into what he remembers about his crash during the Senior TT this year after a successful two weeks beforehand.As the younger of the two Herbertsons on the TT course, Dom discusses what it's like to share that passion with his father Mark and how watching him race as a kid inspired the drive he has now.Dom also admits the ‘learning on the job’ start he had with road racing and how the MGP became his first road race before taking on the TT not long after, even if he started a little slower then expected.Next time, Dom continues his chat with Steve and Chris as they get into what it’s like to race alongside TT legends.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the return of author and presenter Matt Roberts for this episode of the TT Podcast as Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater join the host of the TT’s live coverage for part two of their chat.This week, the guys get stuck into Matt’s time presenting at the TT itself, from stepping in for Craig Doyle in 2009, to now hosting the first live coverage for the event in 2022.He also talks about the difference between the TT and other biking events and what it was like to watch from around the course with Steve and Cameron Donald. As TT fans themselves, discussion inevitably turns to some of the best moments from the event this year, including whether they think anyone matches up to what Hicky has to offer.Finally, Matt touches on his plans for the future, including why he’s decided to study for a post-graduate degree and whether or not he’ll be stepping into other sports any time soon.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the TT Podcast, hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are exploring a different side to the motorbiking world in their conversation with presenter and author, Matt Roberts.Matt discusses his surprising time on reality tv and how he got his start in the presenting world, despite studying Spanish at university in Huddersfield, something that he says actually gave him a boost getting into the media industry.Now host of the TT’s TV coverage, the presenter delves into his time at Eurosport and the BBC, including when he beat Chris himself for the job there, and the challenges of approaching riders as they prepare for a race.The guys also get into how racing has changed over the years, including the difference that everyone using the same tyres has made to the makeup of a race.Next time, Chris and Steve will continue their chat with Matt and get stuck into his time presenting for the TT.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater for part two of their conversation with 16-time TT winner Ian Hutchinson.Hutchy tells the guys about the injuries he’s picked up on the road - including his 2017 Senior TT crash - and the mental impact they’ve had on him. He shares how he’s grown his mindset to move forwards and get back on the bike after disappointment.In 2010 Hutchy won five races at the TT, becoming the only rider ever to do so. He tells Chris and Steve what it was like sitting on the startline of the senior, with four wins in the week under his belt.The guys learn about Hutchy’s friendly relationship with John McGuinness and his slightly more factitious relationship with Michael Dunlop.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TT Podcast is back, and in the first episode of the new series, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by the only person to have ever won five races in a week at the TT.Ian ‘Hutchy’ Hutchinson has won 16 times at the Isle of Man TT, but tells Chris and Steve he wasn’t proud of his performance at TT 2022.Hutchy’s journey into racing is an unusual one. His mum hated two things: rope swings and motorbikes. However, he reveals how he eventually got into riding trials bikes and worked his way up to winning races on the Mountain Course.With a fair share of low points, resulting in many missed years at the TT, Hutchy reflects on his recoveries from injury and how when he’s not riding, he spends time flying helicopters around the British Isles.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special compilation episode, Chris Pritchard looks back over Series 1 to find the best answers to the question we ask every single guest, ’How does it feel to get that tap on the shoulder?’.Plus, there’s a big announcement as we look towards the next series of The TT Podcast, landing in your feed on Friday 15th July.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the episode you have all been waiting for. Hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by the Milwaukee Senior TT Winner, Peter Hickman, to discuss an unforgettable day of racing for him and his team, and his plans for the 2023 Isle of Man TT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode of TT Daily for 2022, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater and joined by Lee Johnston to reflect on the last 14 days of racing on the Isle of Man and give their reaction to that all important Milwaukee Senior TT. Plus, an exclusive preview of Chris and Steve's chat with our Senior TT winner, Peter Hickman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater have all the highlights from the Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 and Chris chats to Michael Dunlop, Peter Hickman and Dean Harrison. Plus, the result from the 3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 2 and Chris and Steve talk about their hopes for a Milwaukee Senior TT on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined on the eve of the Milwaukee Senior TT by Josh Brookes. They talk about Josh's career, his love for the TT and how he's found 2022's racing. Then it's decision time, who are Chris, Steve and Josh expecting to see on the Milwaukee Senior TT podium? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater chat about their rainy Wednesday at the TT. There might have been less racing than expected, but they still have a thrilling result from the Bennetts Supertwin TT to reflect on and some name dropping too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater have an AAA pass to meet the team at Gas Monkey Garage by FHO Racing. We hear from Richard Rawlings on his first TT experience, from Peter Hickman on his hopes for the Milwaukee Senior TT and Faye Ho on her hopes for a more female future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater have blagged their way into VIP to reflect on the latest action from the TT. They speak to all the riders who made it on to the podium on Monday including Michael Dunlop, Dean Harrison, Peter Hickman, Conor Cummins, Davey Todd and the Birchall Brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard is joined live on stage at the Monster Energy Fan Park, with the podium trio from the RST Superbike race, Peter Hickman, Dean Harrison and Michael Dunlop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater take a look back at the first day of race week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater take a walk through the paddock to get the views of fans and some familiar voices. And as always, they reflect on Day 6 and an exhilarating week of qualifying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater take a seat at The Trackside bar to reflect on Day 5 of the 2022 Isle of Man TT, in today’s episode of TT Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater reflect on Day 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater team up with the TT's favourite Aussie, Davo Johnson to pick through Day 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of TT Daily, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by editor of SuperBike magazine, John Hogan, to reflect on the events of Day 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 2022 Isle of Man TT officially underway, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater reflect on the opening qualifying session and are joined by Day 1's fastest man, Davey Todd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off The TT Daily Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by editor of SuperBike magazine, John Hogan, and solo and sidecar competitor, Maria Costello MBE, to preview the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moment we have all been waiting for is now just hours away - The 2022 Isle of Man TT Races, fuelled by Monster Energy.After a 3 year wait, the greatest motor-sporting event in the world returns, and, like never before; with live coverage available for the first time in the event’s 115-year history courtesy of TT+ and the TT+ Live Pass.And while you can now watch all the qualifying and racing action live from anywhere in the world, we aren’t to be out done here on The TT Podcast as, from Sunday 29th May, you’ll be able to tune into The TT Daily. We’ll be on the ground to bring you daily coverage, behind the scenes access, and the all the insight to this year’s races.Make sure you’re subscribed to this podcast feed and that you’ve hit the notification bell on your podcast app - to make sure you don’t miss an episode of our daily updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a 28-year-old lad from Bradford lifted the Senior TT trophy for the first time in 2019, the likelihood of him still holding it three years later may have seemed lower than they turned out to be! After the hiatus caused by the pandemic, Dean Harrison heads to the 2022 Isle of Man TT as the reigning champion.In this episode of The TT Podcast, Dean tells Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater that he tries not to let pressure get to him. From the conversation, it’s clear he’s still as much a fan as he is one of the stars of the show.During the podcast, Dean explains decisions behind switching tyres to Dunlop, his feelings about the dangers associated with the TT and the mental and physical challenges he experiences on the bike.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Coward works as a groundworker by week and a motorbike racer by weekend. He’s spent the last nine years competing at the TT, and has become one of the event’s most successful privateers. In this episode of The TT Podcast he tells Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater how he balances working life with a career on the road.Like many of the riders who’ve been featured on this podcast, road-racing is in Jamie’s blood. Jamie shares how his father’s influence and support has paved his way to what he’s achieved so far.In August 2019, Jamie won the Junior Classic TT - but he’s never had a win at the Isle of Man TT Races. Seeded at number 1 for the Supertwin race this year, Chris and Steve find out how confident he’s feeling for 2022.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At times, racing at the TT may look like an individual pursuit but behind each rider is a support network. Some are bigger than others, but no rider can face the physical and mental challenge of the Isle of Man TT Races alone. One of the biggest networks supporting riders is Honda Racing UK, the team of both John McGuinness and Glenn Irwin for 2022.In Episode 9 of The TT Podcast, Havier Beltran, Honda Racing UK Race Team Manager, gives Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater a peek behind the scenes into the team. From balancing the attention required by riders from the established TT elite, and those new to the mountain, to communicating with teams in China, the part Havier will play at TT 2022 cannot be underestimated.Havier tells the guys about his journey, his motivation and his goals going forwards. He also shares how global events including war in Ukraine are impacting motorsport.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Irwin is the man for episode eight of The TT Podcast as the four time North West 200 winner joins Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater in the lead up to his debut at the world’s ultimate road race.Glenn talks about the A* revision he’s done as he prepares for his first year around the TT Mountain Course, how having John McGuiness as a teammate will help his learning process, and what he expects it to be like when getting that tap on the shoulder for the first time.The British Superbike star also takes the opportunity to push Steve for some racing tips and discusses an unusual first go round the Course during a parade lap in 2019.Hailing from what he describes as a hugely competitive family, the Honda rider gives a glimpse into growing up with a successful rider for a father, and how the attitude instilled in him has helped shape his recovery from a big 2017 crash at Knockhill that continues to affect him.Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Seven of The TT Podcast is a double helping as Chris and Steve are joined by a dominant force in sidecar racing, Ben and Tom Birchall.The Birchall brothers take a trip down memory lane looking back from their first TT holidays with the family, to dodging their marshalling dad around the Mountain Course in their debut year.The winning siblings also talk about the deal Ben made with his boss that allowed him to begin his career as a driver, and waiting for a young Tom to take his place as passenger.Addressing the lows as well as the highs, with the duo providing a detailed explanation to their 2012 crash that saw them fly off the side of Snaefell Mountain and the quick recovery to take their maiden TT podium.The pair also look ahead to this year’s event and hint at some exciting developments made during the two-year layoff.Next time, Chris and Steve are joined by one of the TT’s most hotly-anticipated newcomers in recent history, Glenn Irwin.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode six of The TT Podcast, Chris and Steve are joined by 3-time TT winner, 4-time World Superbike Champion and real life King of the Jungle, Carl Fogarty.Fogarty reminisces on an outstanding TT career including his Isle of Man debut, holding the lap record for an incredible 7 years, and that legendary race against Steve Hislop in 1992.The trio also take a look back to the beginning of the Lanchashireman’s biking career including watching his dad race - and crash - around the Mountain Course and losing him round the track at Oulton Park.The ‘I’m a Celeb’ winner also takes on the quick-fire round covering everything from two-strokes to four-strokes, and mealworms to camel penis!If you enjoy this episode of The TT Podcast, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Next time, Chris and Steve will be talking to the history making sidecar duo, brothers Ben and Tom Birchall.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Five of The TT Podcast sees Chris and Steve joined by the ever-popular Lee Johnston. In the show, Lee reflects on that tap on the shoulder feeling and what it’s like to set off around the Mountain Course. He talks of his fiery 2017 crash, and what it was like to secure that first TT win back in 2019. He also provides a characteristically honest perspective on his time with the factory Honda team and the struggles in motivation he faced whilst there.Alongside the TT talk, Lee also opens up about life since being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis and the support he gets from family at home and on the road.If you’ve enjoyed this episode of The TT Podcast, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Next time, Chris and Steve will be joined by the legendary superbike champion and former King of the Jungle, Carl Fogarty.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davey Todd, a relative newcomer to road racing, is our guest on episode four of The TT Podcast.After becoming the second fastest TT newcomer ever in 2018, Davey went onto record a host of top ten finishes in 2019.Regarded as one of road racing’s hottest properties, Davey talks Chris and Steve through the triumphs and setbacks of his career from riding Motocross bikes aged six, through British Supercross Championships, Supermoto, British Superbikes and eventually road racing.He also tells them about how the TT video game - Ride On The Edge - has helped his development as a rider, and what he remembers from his first laps round the Mountain Course.If you enjoyed this episode of the TT Podcast, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Next time, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by one of the race’s biggest (little) characters, Lee Johnston.So make sure you’re subscribed to receive that episode as soon as it drops.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the TT’s most experienced competitors, Michael Rutter, is our guest for episode three of The TT Podcast.2022 will mark Michael’s 28th year as a TT racer, with seven victories and 18 podiums along the way. In the episode, he reflects on his long and illustrious career where he has raced against - and been team mates to - some of the all-time greats of road racing.He talks of what could have been had he pushed himself harder in the early years, what he could have achieved without an extended break from the TT, and how he and John McGuinness MBE nearly came to blows after a tasty TT Zero encounter...If you enjoyed this episode of the TT Podcast, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Next time, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater will be sitting down with rising star, Davey Todd, a young man regarded as road racing’s hottest property.So make sure you’re subscribed to receive that episode as soon as it drops.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John McGuinness MBE joins Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater for Episode 2 of The TT Podcast.One of the sport’s biggest-ever stars looks back on an incredible career to date, and with 99 TT race starts under his belt, he looks forward to hitting the century mark in 2022.We get an insight into John’s family life, the superstitions he carries out before every race, and he opens up and reflects on the darker side of the sport which has claimed the lives of a number of his closest peers.Back in the red of Honda Racing for 2022, John also talks about how the deal came about and what he expects from the new era of Fireblade.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Next time, Chris and Steve will be sitting down with John’s friendly rival; 7-times TT winner, Michael Rutter. So, make sure you hit that subscribe button to get that episode as soon as it drops.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channelsMusic by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Hickman joins Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater for the very first episode of The TT Podcast.The serial record-breaker talks through the epic race-long battle with Dean Harrison in 2018, where Peter raised the bar to new heights with an incredible lap at an average speed of 135 miles per hour.He tells of his early life, his families disapproval of his racing, and what makes him so fast around the TT Mountain Course. He also looks ahead to what’s in store for 2022 with his new FHO Racing team.If you enjoyed this episode of the TT Podcast, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Next time, Chris and Steve will be sitting down with 23-time TT winner, John McGuinness MBE, so make sure you’re subscribed to receive that episode as soon as it drops.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every fortnight, TT Fan Park host, Chris Pritchard, and 2-time TT race winner-turned TV presenter, Steve Plater, are joined by a range of guests from the world of the Isle of Man TT Races to discuss their lives, their journeys, their ambitions, and their relationship with the greatest motor-sporting event in the world.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.