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...
Aug 26, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 t...
Aug 19, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 lik...
Aug 12, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 w...
Aug 05, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 Euro...
Jul 29, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 s...
Jul 22, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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...
Jul 15, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 a...
Jul 01, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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.
Jun 17, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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.
Jun 11, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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.
Jun 11, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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.
Jun 10, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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.
Jun 09, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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.
Jun 08, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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.
Jun 07, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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.
Jun 06, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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.
Jun 05, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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.
Jun 04, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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.
Jun 03, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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.
Jun 02, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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.
Jun 01, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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.
May 31, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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.
May 30, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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.
May 29, 2022•43 min
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 Su...
May 28, 2022•1 min
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...
May 27, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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...
May 13, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 i...
Apr 29, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 ...
Apr 15, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 a...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
