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Paddock Pass Podcast

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Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.
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Episodes

Episode 420: Chatting to Moto3's David Alonso + MotoGP riders that never fulfilled their talent

Adam, David, Neil interrupt their holiday days to bring chatter on the 2024 MotoGP calendar merry-go-round and discuss former and current riders whose career may or may not have met expectations. Why? To cue up a first English language podcast interview with Moto3 phenomenon David Alonso! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Jul 17, 20241 hr 7 min

Episode 419: MotoGP Championship circumstances, your Qs & Joe Roberts

Adam, David, Neil & Steve rattle through the best questions from Patreon this week (are you a Paddock Insider yet?) in the wake of the German Grand Prix. We also hear from Joe Roberts and discuss a few of the topical themes in MotoGP at the moment Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Introduction, Silverstone ticke...

Jul 10, 202448 min

Episode 418: Summing-up Sachsenring as the championship tightens

Round and around we go. Adam, David and Neil sit down on Sunday evening in the media centre at the Sachsenring to go through the talking points and moments from the German Grand Prix and round nine of twenty in 2024 MotoGP. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to KTM, Renthal and Fly Racing for their support

Jul 07, 20241 hr 3 min

Paddock Notes Sachsenring: Thursday – Future chat with a disco finale

Adam, David and Neil gather in the (supposedly) abandoned press conference room at the Sachsenring to talk about the words and opinions aired on Thursday for the German Grand Prix: Aleix on HRC, Remy Gardner returns, Yamaha movements and Marquez’s gamesmanship? Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Jul 04, 202416 min

Episode 417: Feeling the need for speedy Qs and talking with Maverick

The Paddock Pass Podcast is mainly on the move between Assen and Sachsenring but we still have time to take Patreon questions and also talk to Maverick Viñales about wavering pace and results, changing from Aprilia to KTM , home life and more Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Jul 03, 202456 min

Episode 416: Reviewing the Dutch TT - All hail the King of Assen

A formality? Perhaps. But it was another ram-packed round of 2024 MotoGP with some juicy talking points on and off the track. Join Adam, David and Neil to breakdown the eighth Grand Prix of the year with Grades, Moments, Winners & Losers and more Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Jun 30, 202456 min

Paddock Notes Assen Thursday: Tremors and the aftershock

Take your pick: Martin, Viñales, Bastianini, Bezzecchi. What about some of the others? Miller, Fernandez, Mir, Oliveira? Assen on Thursday was catch-up time for 2024 and 2025 MotoGP and Yamaha might also have something up their sleeves. Enjoy the first Notes show from a hot and sunny TT Circuit Assen with Markus Zorweg from Motorsport Magazin as special guest. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddo...

Jun 27, 202418 min

Episode 415: Assen chat classed-up by Collin Veijer!

It’s that time of the season: the TT Circuit Assen is upon us! We talk about one of the most revered racetracks and venues in Grand Prix history, our memories, and picks for 2024 success. We also welcome Moto3 star and home hero Collin Veijer back to the podcast to throw all the usual questions and more at the Husqvarna IntactGP man. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here:...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 414 - Toprak treble on Ducati home turf

A treble for Toprak has led to speculation. Will he be on the MotoGP grid for 2025? The murmur had started as Steve and Gordo sat down to record but now it's a full blown rumour. We give our assessment of what Toprak means for WorldSBK and why he hasn't had a chance on the premier class...yet Other talking points focus on whether Ducati needs Bautista, if Rea and Yamaha can succeed and the future for Bimoto and Kawasaki. The opening round of the WorldWCR championship is also a major talking poin...

Jun 22, 20241 hr 7 min

Episode 413: More from Austria and MotoGP Qs still to answer

Mir not in the HRC mire? What did bosses in Austria say about the new 2025 Tech3 super-team? Will Yamaha really have four bikes on next year? What now for Jack Miller? These questions and a couple more as the first MotoGP hiatus of 2024 rumbles on… Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for th...

Jun 19, 202440 min

Episode 412: A view to 2027 and those on the chopping block

The whole Paddock Pass Podcast crew get together to discuss Steve’s stint on the Isle of Man, hear Dave’s thorough interview with MotoGP Technical Director Corrado Cecchinelli about the face of the sport in 2027 and also chat about the names that might not see MotoGP action in 2025 Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 21 min

Paddock Notes: Senior TT Preview

This is the big one. This is the race they all want to win. This is the time to shine...so who better to get you up to speed ahead of today's Senior TT than Kyle White. As Kyle explains he's been working at the TT for over 15 years and visiting the island for over 30 years. Who does Kyle expect to win? What can we expect from the "big four" and who'll be the best of the rest? To read all of Kyle's writing head to the Belfast Newsletter's motorcycling section with the link below! Link to the News...

Jun 08, 202414 min

Paddock Pass Podcast Special: Peter Hickman interview

Peter Hickman is the Isle of Man TT lap record holder and a 14 times winner at the TT. He's been the man to beat in recent years but had a tough start to the 2024 TT. Having won the opening Superbike race of the week we catch up with Kyle White ahead of the Senior to assess Peter's chances before an interview with Hicky from earlier in the week Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us he...

Jun 08, 202423 min

Paddock Pass Podcast Special: Davey Todd interview

Davey Todd is the latest rider to join the list of Isle of Man TT winners. He's been a highly touted rider since making his Mountain Course debut but what has made the difference in 2024 for the TAS rider? We sat down with him to find out and Kyle White joins us to break down how Todd has developed as a rider Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thank...

Jun 07, 202422 min

Paddock Pass Podcast Special: John McGuinness interview

With 23 Isle of Man TT wins John McGuinness is a living legend of the toughest motorycle race in the world. He sat down with Steve to talk about getting back on the podium, how he feels and what the future holds. Stephen Davison joins us to set the scene in advance of the interview and to give some memories...

Jun 07, 202425 min

Episode 411 - Michael Dunlop makes history at the Isle of Man TT

For 24 years Joey Dunlop's 26 wins at the Isle of Man TT were almost a mytical target. Now the baton has been passed to his nephew Michael following his 27th victory on the Mountain Course. Respected Road Racing photograher Stephen Davison joins Steve on the pod to explain what it means for Michael, the Dunlop family and the Isle of Man TT to see Michael claim this victory. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.pat...

Jun 06, 202434 min

Episode 410: M&Ms – Martin, Marquez and the repercussions for MotoGP

Post-Mugello and there are one or two things to chat about…Get our insight, opinions and verdicts on the recent rider swaparounds for MotoGP featuring words from Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola, and what could possibly (rapidly) come around soon? Oh, and of course your Qs. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 11 min

Episode 409: Did Mugello move you? Wrapping the Italian Grand Prix

Adam, David and Neil gather in the slightly echoey confines of the Mugello grandstand balcony and outside the press conference room to discuss the movers and non-movers of MotoGP round seven. Grades, Moments, Winners and Losers and whether Dave has a penchant for Kiss.

Jun 02, 202453 min

Paddock Notes! Italy: Thursday – The plots thicken

With the Mugello monsoon coating the circuit on Thursday afternoon, Adam, David and Neil are joined by MotoGP pitlane reporter Jack Appleyard to provide perspectives and opinions on 2025 and much more after the first day of chat in Italy. Join us as a Patreon Paddock Insider for the full podcast and more from Friday and Saturday at Mugello. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

May 30, 202414 min

Episode 408 - Isle of Man TT Preview

Steve is joined by Kyle White to break down what we can expect from this year's Isle of Man TT. Kyle, the Road Racing reporter for the Belfast Newsletter, explains the differences between the classes at the TT and what makes Peter Hickman special at the island as well as a host of other topics

May 30, 202435 min

Episode 407: MotoGP’s swinging doors for 2025 and your post-Catalunya GP Qs!

A raft of questions from Patreon subscribers on a variety of topics in the wake of the Gran Premi de Catalunya and with the trip to Mugello hard upon. Marc or Martin? What about the rest? What’s up with Aprilia and KTM? Our tips for Tuscany and more. Join Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renth...

May 29, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 406: Banishing the Bad at Barcelona

Closing the gate at Catalunya and round six of 2024 MotoGP; Adam, David and Neil wrap the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya with the help of expert journalist Oriol Puigdemont. Moments, Winners and Losers and Talking points all here as the guys record show #406 a couple of hours after the Grand Prix in Barcelona and from the Media Centre.

May 26, 202456 min

Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday Teaser! Adieu Aleix, hello silliness

Adam, David and Neil are joined by renowned Spanish journalist and broadcaster Borja Gonzalez to talk about Aleix Espargaro’s impending retirement, announced today at the Gran Premi de Catalunya, and who will fill the void at the factory Aprilia team. Enjoy the first Catalan Paddock Notes show from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Listen to the full show on Patreon! Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

May 23, 202412 min

Episode 405: Vinga Catalans! Previewing MotoGP round six with Pol Espargaro

Time for Barcelona. Adam, David and Neil chat about the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and also speak to Pol Espargaro about the track, the Grand Prix, memories and his thoughts on a swirling 2024 silly season. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

May 21, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 404: Ducati future, Binder, 2027 and more in your post Le Mans Qs

Dave, Neil and Steve get together to go through a wide range of questions from Patreon subs in the wake of a vibrant French Grand Prix. We also talk to KTM’s Sebastian Risse about the impact and consequences of the 2027 MotoGP technical regulations following their publication last week. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

May 15, 202457 min

Episode 403: Au Martin! Wrapping the Grand Prix de France

Round five of 2024 has been set alight in Le Mans. Another atmospheric cracker and record-busting MotoGP event in the Circuit de la Sarthe. Talking points, ‘Moments’, Winners and Losers, and our Paddock Pass Podcast grades. Don't forget to check out www.renthal.com for some of the best possible accessories and upgrades for your street bike! Big thanks to KTM and Fly Racing.

May 12, 202446 min

Paddock Notes teaser: Le Mans Thursday – Putting a Marc on things

Adam and Neil are joined by the vastly experieneced (and peerlessly connected) Manuel ‘PecinoGP’ Pecino, one of Spain’s top media figures, journalists and broadcasters in MotoGP, to delve into the latest realm of rumours in Le Mans as the Grand Prix of France starts to gets noisy. To listen to the full show then sign-up to the Paddock Pass Podcast Patreon channel here (and for similar shows on Friday and Saturday from Le Mans): Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.pa...

May 09, 202411 min

Episode 402: Looking to Le Mans with a French ‘Morsel’ and some Aussie flavour

Adam, David, Neil and Steve are joined by Sport Bikes Magazine editor Thomas Morsellino to talk Le Mans and the forthcoming French Grand Prix as well as topics like the postponement of the Kazakhstan round and the freshly published 2027 regulations. Listen to our predictions for round five as well as a chat with exciting Aussie Moto3 rookie Jacob Roulstone, who’ll be repping the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 crew at their home event. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock...

May 07, 20241 hr 22 min

Episode 401: Hey Joe! Jamming to your MotoGP questions and more

Neil grabs an exclusive interview with Moto2 man of the moment Joe Roberts (our third American GP racer in a row on the show), we also answer your questions and cover-off some of the embers of the smouldering furnace that was the excellent 2024 Spanish Grand Prix. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and F...

May 01, 20241 hr 9 min

Episode 400! Splitting Spain and the gist of Jerez

Adam, David and Neil sit down in the abandoned press conference room at Jerez to talk about a remarkable round four of 2024 MotoGP and also hear from Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi as well as Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 team Manager Nico Goyon on the Pedro Acosta effect.

Apr 28, 20241 hr 7 min
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