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Welcome to Thailand! This week, we're getting ready for the last three races of the season as MotoGP heads towards Buriram. There's a lot at stake here, so we can expect the riders to give it their all. But what will be required of them, exactly?

Peter's got the answers and he's taking us on a tour of the track, corner by corner, to share them with us. It's all your essential education for the week in one place: where to overtake, where to watch out for crashes and where to hit the gas like you mean it. Enjoy!

(Oh, and as always: don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!)

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Phillip Island, to quote Peter, always delivers. And this year we start out with a blast, as Marc Márquez fights a bug. And from big bugs we go straight to close calls, tight fights and daring tactics when comes to tire preservation. This is the track where there are always a hundred things happening at once, and Mat and Peter can't wait to see what it all means...

Oh, and we discuss some new ideas to get rid of bothersome wildlife, including snipers! What fun!

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This is Phillip island. It's fast, twisty and tricky. It's where a massive strait pushes your machine to the limits, where a wild gust of wind can suddenly make all the difference and where corners sometimes work exactly like how you expect they wouldn't.

Yeah, we love this place!

This week, join Peter as he talks you through every nook and cranny of this Ozzy ripper. And stick around for some great corner names, and the stories behind them!

 (Oh, and before I forget: pull up our map of the circuit!)

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It's almost time to go down under, all the way to Phillip Island, so now's the time to tell tall tales about Ozzie riders and their wildest exploits. To start: why are there so many Australian riders, compared to other countries? What's the culture like, and why does Peter love working with them? Where does the life-or-death obsession with speed come from, and why does it make the Ozzies so bloody determined? And why should you always claim to have seen a koala when you drive your car into a ditch?

From Mat's interactions with Mick Doohan and Casey Stoner, to Peter's work with Broc Parkes and Chris Vermeulen, there's some wild stories to be told here. And some of them even tell us some very interesting things about Phillip Island! You see, we'll tie it all together, somehow...

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A lot can happen in 40 minutes, but if that was the case today then it surely happened somewhere else than Twin Ring Motegi. We can't blame Bagnaia, of course: the man is here to win. Perfection is not entertaining, but pretty impressive.

So yes, it was a boring race. But that doesn't mean nothing happened - it just all happened within the little details. For example, Marquez is getting familiar with a new flywheel after last month's disaster in Indonesia, the presence (or lack of!) certain duels point at interesting developments, engineers are making unexpected alliances and Honda is about to ask itself a Ten Million Dollar Question.

Curious yet? Just hit that 'Play' button and find out...

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Officially, it's called the Twin Ring Motegi. So this weekend we're getting two tracks for the price of one! Well, would if we'd needed more than one. And if the other one wasn't made for car's, so let's not speak about it too much. But if you must know, we'll let Cartman explain it to you...

Okay, so now about the track we're actually racing on this weekend! Actually, let's just let Peter explain it, because he does a bang-up job of it. Take it away, Peter!

(Oh, and as always: don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!)

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Sometimes, it can all happen in a matter of minutes. One moment we have a four-way battle for the championship, the next finds Bagnaia and Martin as the last two standing. So what happened?

Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta gets bogged down in tire pressure regulations but clears them because of a 'leaking wheel rim'. But what does that mean? Is it even possible? Or is Acosta in possession of the mythical Rim of Power? You know, the artefact created by Sauron, the Dark Lord of Motor, that can make it's wielder invisible to tire regulations at a horrible cost? And does this mean that Accosta must now make a perilous journey to toss his KTM into Mount Doom?*

The answers to all these questions lie within this episode, together with Mat's impressions of MotoGP's newest track. Enjoy!

* There were originally about 15 more Hobbit-based puns, but we decided to spare you...

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Love Misano? Can’t wait every year for the race, and wish you wouldn’t have to wait another year when it’s done before you can see it again?
Well, this is your lucky year! Yes, we’re back at Misano and everybody is feeling the heat as this championship is swinging wildly. It might become a test of endurance, where the winner will simply be the one who makes the least mistakes - but what does that mean, and what will it look like?
Oh, and stick around for some lovely stories about riders’ dirty tricks throughout the ages. It’s a good one!

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No race this week, but Mat and Peter have plenty to talk about! First up is a new technology that can only mean trouble: the bloody radio. Yes, we might have been mucking about with radio's for more than a century, but until now nobody had the bright idea to put them inside the rider's helmet. And according to our hosts, there are some bloody good reasons for that...

But that's not all, because there's also another brand new piece of tech that a major manufacturer is still trying to keep under wraps - and this one could be very interesting. Also, we take a look at what it means for the championship to suddenly have to deal with a competitive Marc Márquez in the middle of the season and discuss what the introduction of some new front tires could mean. Ever wondered what determines the exact right levels of grip? We'll explain that, and more, in this week's brand new episode!

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According to Peter, when the Dutch get that sinking feeling in their stomach that tells you something is about to turn into an unpleasant surprise, they say that they are "feeling wetness". Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini can probably relate, as they called a surprise downpour's bluff and got away with it. Why? Because it the rain didn't 'smell right'. Call it local wisdom, but that's one hell of an advantage when racing at Misano. 

So, what exactly happened? And what other teams should be "feeling wetness" after today? Mat and Peter are ready to hash it out on air! Oh, and Mat has some beautifully diabolical ideas to spice up future races. It's just going to require a whole bunch of sprinklers and Keanu Reeves' phone number...

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Within the microstate of San Marino, there live just over 30.000 people. Those Sammarinese better get ready for a busy weekend, because when MotoGP comes to Misano World Circuit they tend to bring along more than 140.000 (!) visitors. So, what can those roving crowds expect to see this Sunday?

Join Peter as he talks us through a track where no bike design has a clear upper hand and where it all comes down to the skills of riders who know every bump and curve like the back of their hand. Just one lap and you, too, will know why this is the place where tracklimits are everything and the 'Misano curb' was invented. Sounds good? Then turn up the volume and press play already!

 (Oh, and as always: don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!)

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When asked about his motivation during a race, Usain Bolt explained that he imagined all the other runners were giant spiders: 'And then I get super scared.' But it's not just runners that are privy to this trick: riders, too, have their own fantasies that get their mental engines going. For example, Mat would imagine he's a fox. Luca Marini, today, had a very different trick to keep him sane in last place. And we can only speculate what it was that went through Marc Márquez' head as he took control and showed everyone that the legendary Beast is still in a class of his own.

Oh yes, this was a race to remember - and Mat and Peter have plenty on their list for today. So grab some cerveza, get comfy, and enjoy the show!

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MotoGP doesn't  go to California anymore - so according to Peter, it's a good thing that Europe has it's very own Laguna Seca! It's in Spain, it's less likely to kill you and it's called the Ciudad del Motor de Aragón. We just call it Aragón, for short.

This week, find out why you shouldn't bet on any rider who isn't in the two front rows at the grid and why it's a bad idea to have vertigo in Spain. Enjoy!

 (Oh, and as always: don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!)

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Well, we asked - and you delivered! We've got a whole list with your questions, and now it's time to answer them. What sensors would we rather see gone? What's our favourite fantasy team-ups? How much of MotoGP runs on beer, and will we ever see Mat and Peter covering MotoE? Well, we're sure you already know the answer to one of those questions...but if you want to know the rest as well, then you'd better put on this episode!

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 How do you bring excitement to an otherwise rather unremarkable race? Easy: you put the world's most deadly maniac at the fourteenth place and watch what he does. That's why Peter had a great time watching the race from the perspective of Marc Márquez' dashcam. But what exactly went wrong with his bike, and could it have been prevented? Mat and Peter are on the case, and it seems that the killer is that good-for-nothing ride height device...

And actually, come to think of it, Márquez wasn't the only rider that had a weird time in Austria. And how many times in a row has Ducati now dominated the podium? And who can look back at this race with satisfaction, and who should get worried? Looks like there is lots to discuss - so grab a drink, get ready and cheers!

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The Red Bull Ring is Silverstone's evil twin: a track that demands vicious and long braking, full of elevation and with very little flow. If you think that sounds too negative, you could also say that it's like a northern Mugello: a place where technical skills are pushed to the limit by riders that have to showcase perfect mastering of stop-and-go manouvering. And just like the energy drink that it's named after, the Ring will definitely raise your heartbeat and give you cold sweats...

Want to know more? Then let Peter talk you through the Red Bull Ring in this week's bonus episode.
As always, don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!

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Want to be a famous MotoGP racer? Then you'd better start young, move to southern Europe and make a name for yourself. And one of the best places to do that is in Red Bull Rookie Cup.

This week, we invite former racer and journalist Peter Clifford for a chat. For the last 18 years, he's been responsible for guiding and helping the young talent in the Rookie Cup. He's worked with people like Acosta and Binder when they were just teenagers, and knows exactly what goes into developing young talent into legendary riders.

What's the selection process like? How do you make sure that talent from all over the world gets a fair shot? And what does he think about the future of MotoGP, as someone who works with the next generation of riders on a daily basis?

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 It's a party at Silverstone, as MotoGP celebrates 75 years of racing there. Or is it actually 76 years? Never mind, back to the celebrations! And there's nobody with more reason to celebrate as Ducati, who continue their spree of dominating the podium with Enea Bastianini, Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia taking respectively first, second and third place.

But look behind the results, and you find a race where the bleeding edge tech that dominates modern racing collides with a track that has some serious old school quirks. And that leads to some really funny racing, especially when the new tire rules come into play...

Also in this episode: Peter is making record time with his introduction, some lessons from Hogwarts and Mat explains why bikes will never look better than when they take the form of a cigarette package travelling at 180 mph. Enjoy!

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When asked to report his experiences of Silverstone, Peter described it as "a place full of history and tradition, that can also be wet, grey, cold and miserable."

We then asked him to describe the track rather than the country it's in, and this episode is the result. So grab your bike, put on your headphones and come join us as we take a ride on one of the widest circuits in the tournament, where the engines run hot but the brakes stay cool. Cheers!

As always, don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!

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It's rider versus machine in the second part of our electronics special! This week we take a look at the different ways unseen systems determine a rider’s options. From electronic fuel injection to traction control and full drive-by-wire bikes, this is the story of machines performing clever mathematics at high speed. But it’s also the story of ambitious engineers offering riders some clever digital assistance – and all the ways in which those overly helpful boxes can accidentally become overbearing hindrances...

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It's 2024, and already we can say for certain that this season of MotoGP is weird. Spectacular rider transfers, a new set of regulations, essential developments in bike designs and even the upcoming farewell of Dorna itself: it's all turning out to be one hell of a ride. And that's not even going into the fact that we are seeing manufacturing legends like Honda struggling harder than they have in a long time. What's going on?

Enter this week's guest, the legendary Livio Suppo. He's held the reigns at Ducati, Honda and Suzuki. He guided legends like Casey Stoner and Marc Márquez through those tough early years, and he's weathered some of the most turbulent times in MotoGP history. So what does he make of it all? 

This week, join us as we have a lovely chat with an absolute legend about the future of MotoGP, and some great stories about our favourite living legends. Enjoy!

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Thinking about motorbike engineering, the first thing that springs to most peoples' minds are the nuts and bolts: the incredibly complicated moving engine parts, hydraulics and all the other things that you'd entrust a mechanic to fix with his toolbox. But that's just one part of the bigger picture. Amidst the steel and carbon there's a verifiable web of wires, connecting and crisscrossing microcomputers and sensors all over the bike. They're the nerves that drive the metal muscles of the machine - and they've been here for much longer than you may think.

In this episode, Mat and Peter are diving straight into the electronics. So get ready for high tension and sparks as we go from the earliest traction control systems to prehistoric data loggers and the modern use of fly-by-wire design. Cheers!

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 Do you want to know the guilty pleasure of any rider? It’s that split second during a heated battle, that magic moment where you see your opponent’s movements slipping, slipping and then, finally, the crash. Nothing serious, mind you. He’ll be back next race. 

But that’s next race. Today, you own the track. 

It’s a story as old as time, and this weekend it was performed by Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia at Sachsenring. 

But besides the great battles, there are some other incredibly interesting observations to be made. For example, this is the first time in the history of MotoGP that one manufacturer has dominated the podium six time in a row. So what is the secret of Ducati’s succes here? And, going all the way to the opposite end of the spectrum, why is KTM still struggling? Mat and Peter have some ideas. 

Oh, and we might make a little diversion to a different type of racing that takes place in desolate deserts…Enjoy!

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On paper, the Sachsenring in Germany mainly stands out for being the shortest track in the entire MotoGP tournament. Meanwhile, on the asphalt itself, it mainly demands attention for being an anti-clockwise, lefthanded motorpark-meets-rollercoaster adrenaline rush.

This week, Peter's going to tell us all about where to go fast, where to go cautious, and why a certain Marc Márquez might have a natural advantage here...

 As always, don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!

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Ask any heart surgeon, and they’ll tell you a pacemaker is a little device that’s meant to keep your heartbeat from going out of control. But at Assen we got to see a different kind of pacemaker in the form of Pecco Bagnaia, who absolutely dominated this race and drove up the pulse of all other riders as they struggle to keep up. Quote Jorge Martin: ,,He’s on another planet.”

And while a lonely Pecco is shooting through space with blistering speed and Martin’s in hot pursuit, there's an all-out brawl happening right behind them between Enea Bastianini, Marc Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonia. What determines the outcome, and what role does the uniquely serpentine nature of the Dutch track play in this? 

Mat and Peter are looking for answers as they take the show out of the studio and straight into the paddock. Oh, and be on the lookout for a surprise appearance of a familiar face from our Patreon. Grazie mille, Nicola! 

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Ah, Assen! Some people describe it as 'the Cathedral of Speed'. It's a great title, but take a closer look at its many, many twists and turns and another description comes to mind: the Church of Kink. Good luck putting that on a shirt, though...

This week, we're in Peter's hometurf. So who better to talk us through the oldest track in MotoGP?  Enjoy!

 As always, don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!

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How can you tell a good rider from a legendary one? How does body language factor into it? Does a crew chief earn more or less than the rider? And what are the perfect circumstances for a ripper of a party in the paddock?

Those are just some of the questions you asked us, and now it's time for Mat and Peter to give you the answers. So go pour yourself something summery, relax, and enjoy this Q&A special!

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Here's an interesting question: what was the last time KTM won a race? And what was the last time they won while the track was dry?

The answer is three whole years. Yes, with no race in Kazakhstan this week, Mat instead decided to dive into some interesting statistics. The numbers don't lie, and they point at something curious at KTM.

So this week we're going to dive into why an incredibly competitive bike like the RC16 isn't bringing home the gold more often. It's a question that not only involves lots of engineering and data, but also a serious look at the different kinds of pilots riding these machines. And the answer might have some serious implications for the freshly-signed Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales...

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 We called it: Marquez is coming to Ducati! But he’s definitely not the only one changing teams, as MotoGP faces one of its biggest shuffles in years. All of which begs the question: what makes the right rider ‘fit’ with the right team? Sure, anyone allowed even close to the grid has to be a pilot of exceptional talent, but it takes even more than that to be a champion. What is this elusive x-factor, and how do you spot it?

This week, it’s all about the unbearable weight of massive talent and how to spot it. It’s riding, yes, but also the personality on- and off the bike. And Peter explains how ‘a few squiggly lines’ of data can reveal not just what’s going on with the machine, but with the squishy human on top of it as well...

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Normally, something either does or does not grab our attention. But is it possible for something to be incredibly interesting because  it is dull as dishwater? That's what Mat and Peter are wondering this week about the race at Mugello. To watch it was a bloody bore, but the reasons for that are way more exciting than you might think...

This week, we've got the best ways to overtake and steal the perfect line, look at the nature of road rage geezers, Peter argues why he wants to buy Bastianini an alarm clock and we talk about why we don't talk about Acosta very often.

Cheers!

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"There are always 25 points as for the other races, but Mugello is a matter of honour." That's how Valentino Rossi described one of Europe's most beloved circuits in 2014. This week, Peter explains why that is as true today as it was ten years ago. So come join us as we take you, turn by turn, through the track where Ducati was developed and legends are made.

As always, don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!

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An uneventful race with no great surprises. That's what Mat thought when he saw the race this weekend. But Peter disagrees: the fact that nothing 'eventful' happened at Barcelona is almost special in itself. Oh yes, we've got plenty to talk about this week, as Peter calls Mat in his hotel. So pick up the phone and join in!

And, of course, there's the matter of Aleix Espargaro and his retirement. We're gonna miss you at the grid, Aleix,  so here's to you!

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Hot tires, low grip and some big fat hot break disks - that's what you've got to deal with in Catalunya if you want that sweet speed. Peter's been there, seen that and now he's ready to take us through one of our favourite tracks in the championship. So get ready, because this time were not just fast - we're la rapidez itself!

As always, don't forget to pull up our map of the circuit!

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This week, we say goodbye to some of our most hated enemies. So let's all gather round and pay our respects to the Ride Height Device, a proper smart piece of engineering that had to be killed before it killed any of the riders. Joining it on its journey to the Great Racetrack In The Sky are its close friends, Over-Engineered Aero and Dirty Air. They will not be missed.

You might have guessed it already, but this week we're all about the new regulations for MotoGP. There's some big changes coming - but not all of them are obvious, and some of them may have long-term effects that are definitely interesting. Curious? Then grab a drink and turn up the volume!

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 What is the plural of Marquez? Is it Marquezes? Marquezi? Well, whatever it is, Mat and Peter believe there’s three of them now. Imagine that, three Marc Marquezi! What does that mean? Well, you’ll just have to listen to the episode to find out…

 Also this week, some very interesting theories about who’s gonna get a Ducati factory bike next year and lots of thoughts on a spectacular race. So grab a beer (or a fine glass of French wine) and come join us. Cheers!

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Much like the French themselves, Le Mans appears elegant and graceful. But underestimate it for even a moment, and you'll discover just how brutal and viscious this track can be. Join Peter as he takes us through the track, from lethal do-or-die corners to long straights that turn MotoGP into a drag race...

 As always, don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!

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It's been a week since we saw Bagnaia and Marquez battle it out at Jerez, but what did we learn? Well, that Marquez is back, of course - that much is obvious. Less obvious is what it revealed about the nature of the bikes on the grid, and the engineers working on them.

See, something strange seems to be happening at Yamaha. On the outside, it seems little has changed. But Mat and Peter think that first looks can be very deceiving, in this case....

Also, Peter tells us about the smell of KTM burning rubber and Mat has a little chat with Gigi dall'igna about the fine line between 'vibration' and 'chatter'. Enjoy!

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Want to become a better rider, going faster than you ever imagined? Try being chased by Marc Marquez! It obviously worked wonders on Bagnaia, who fought to gain perhaps the most hard-fought victory in his career in Jerez.

But Pecco isn't the only winner here. Marquez shows that he's back, and that's good news for everyone. So blame it on the sun or on the crowd's infectious enthusiasm, but Mat and Peter are over the moon and ready to rave about it. Coming to you, straight from the pit lanes in Jerez to your ears, it's the Oxley Bom Podcast!

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Welcome to Jerez, where you will taste the curb or be left in the dust! Join Peter as he takes us through a track that requires superb reflexes, strong arms and some really brave braking. There's a reason why all the teams come to test here, and you'll need more than a strong engine to see this race through to the end...

 As always, don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!

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 Question: what do the CIA, MI5, the KGB and the Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast have in common? Answer: they all have their own highly paid spies. This week, we're tuning into the secret radio stations and decoding the scrambled messages in order to bring you some inside scoops!

There's a large manufacturer getting ready to enter MotoGP, but their racing record is less than stellar. There's a big player aiming to recruit Marc Marquez, but he might have a hidden motive. And Pramac Racing might be getting an offer they can't refuse, courtesy of a big name in Japan...

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There’s literally no track in MotoGP with more twists and turns than the Circuit of The Americas in Austin. It’s got twenty of them, so you’re in the wrong place if you’re betting on just raw engine power. And with Ducati still chattering like it's nobody's business, all bets are off…

Enter Maverick Viñales on the Aprilia, absolutely nailing his bike’s potential in the many, many corners of this Texan gauntlet. But not all riders were so lucky – and that might tell us some very interesting things about the season ahead. This week, we invite you to go left and right, left and right, again and again while we take you through all the literal and figurative twists and turns of the second race in this year’s tournament. Enjoy!

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If it ain't big, it ain't American - and there's nothing bigger than Texas, baby! So of course this is the track that has the most turns of them all. We asked Peter to describe each and every one of them, to give us a feel of what a lone rider might experience over there. This week, we're keeping Austin weird...

 As always, don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!

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The average brain weighs between 1.3 and 1.4 kg. Those 3 pounds of fleshy mass contain every memory, thought or feeling you'll ever experience. It would be a real shame if something were to happen to that, right?
Well, things do happen to it - nasty, painful things that can cause weird and unseen damage. One moment you're making good speed, the next you're in an ambulance wondering why you can't remember your birthday. Mat and Peter have both been there, as have many, many others.
Concussions are a very real part of motorsports, but we don't like to talk about them. So this week we're doing exactly that as we dig deep into the world of brain damage. Helping us are the expertise of retired neurosurgeon dr. Peter Richards, and the technical know-how of Richard Harfoot, who works for body armour producer D30.

So enjoy, and don't lose your head!

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 Stay out of the water - and stay out ofPedro Acosta’s way while your at it, because the Shark is taking zero prisoners at Portemao! This week, Mat and Peter are in Portugal and they’re broadcasting to you straight from the paddock. And they really, really liked what they saw today. 

So come for the race, and stay to find out why some riders have no choice but to draw a line in the sand. With sincere apologies to Steven Spielberg and Keith Richards, it’s the Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast!

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Fancy a ride on the Rollercoaster? Then you've come to the right place! Take a ride on the Algarve International Circuit, as Peter talks you through all cuts and corners of Portimao and sees the front take flight in frightening ways...

As always, don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!

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No new race this week, but we've got plenty to talk about as we gear up for Portugal.  Mat says his goodbyes to the late Gary Taylor, former Suzuki team manager, and Peter explains why not all lessons learned at Qatar are applicable to the rest of the season.
That said, one thing that probably will carry over to the next race are the ambitions of Pedro Acosta. Last week, he aimed to make an impression. Well Pedro, the good news is you succeeded; the bad news is that Mat and Peter now have high expectations. Good luck!
Oh, and stay tuned for a chat about chattering, and a whole bunch of other topics. Cheers!

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It's on! The first race of the MotoGP Championship 2024 has finished in Qatar, and Bagnaia bagged his first win. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Yamaha and Honda struggle to keep up with Aprilla, KTM and Ducati. Can they keep up with this Italian competition? Or has the gap already become so big that this season will bring us two champions - one world champion, and one winner of the "Japanese Tournament"?
And on another subject, should you always believe a rider when he's just gotten of his bike?
Mat and Peter have lots to discuss, so join us in the first episode of this new season. Enjoy!

P.S. We recorded this while Mat was still at the track, so apologies for any problems with the audio...

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Welcome to Qatar, where the straights are long, the turns are tricky and the curbs are welcoming! This week, we're giving you a little extra treat as Peter talks you through all the little tricks and turns of the Losail International Circuit. 

Oh, and don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!

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The end is nigh!
Yes, dear people, this is the end - the end of the long winter, and the return of a brand new season of MotoGP! But before we take you to the deserts of Qatar, Mat and Peter set out into the wastelands of social media to answer your most burning questions. Who's the most underrated rider? Will Disney buy MotoGP? And who serves the best coffee in the paddock? There's only one way to find out, so come join us!

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He grew up near turn 1. When it comes to raw top speed, he holds the record. Last year, he finished second in the championship. And yeah, he can hang like it's nobody's business.
This week, Mat gets out his taperecorder as he goes to have a little chat with Jorge Martín about tattoos, girlfriends, Conor McGregor and motorbikes. What are his expectations for the upcoming season? And what do Peter and Mat think about his chances?

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Oh boy, it's a big one this week with a very special guest! He's won the World Championship Supersport, rode in front of the pack in MotoGP, is fast as lightning when test riding for Yamaha and has drunk beer with our hosts since way back in the day. That's right, we're having a chat with the one and only Cal Crutchlow!

But that's not all, because we've got a surprise announcement for you this week. Here's a little hint: it rhymes with 'fab mite' and can be found at oxleybom.com. Or help us out at our brand new Patreon...

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It's time for the greatest test of the year, and the last one before the next MotoGP series starts! If you want to know what this season will look like, you need to be at Sepang. The bikes are new, the riders are ready and our hosts are right in the middle of it...

Oh yes, we've send Mat and Peter to Malaysia, and they've been very busy gathering every little bit of information they could get there hands on. Curious? Then grab a drink and turn up the volume, because it's time for some tall tales of testing!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!    

The future is almost here, and it's going to be weird. We've got machines designing machines, biofuels and even something called the "banana effect". Want to know more? Then join Mat and Peter as they take a look at what to expect from the tests in Sepang.

Also this episode, we pay homage to the late but always great Garry Taylor. Mat pays his respects by sharing some of Taylor's famous wit. Here's to a great one!

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Imagine one moment of perfect calm. You feel the air move around you, free from gravity. In the blink of an eye, everything becomes clear as water. It would be beautiful – if only you weren’t in the midst of a violent highside.

Racing means crashing, something Mat and Peter are all too familiar with. But what happens when a rider loses control? What goes through your mind in that moment between error and violent consequence, and what does an engineer see when a bike goes flying in ways it was never meant to?  What does it mean to learn the limits of your bike the hard way, and how can someone like Marc Márquez both have the most wins and the most crashes? This week, we throw all caution to the wind as we look at why riders crash.

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!   

If you want to go fast, you hit the gas. But what actually happens when a rider goes full throttle? The answer, as you might expect of a cutting edge million dollar speed machine, is a little complex. Luckily, we’ve got our very own engineering expert! Join us as Mat asks Peter everything you’ve ever wanted to know about what happens when you turn that handle.
Oh, and make sure to stick around for the end of the episode for some very cool updates about the future of the podcast…

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 This week we give a royal welcome to our guest, the legendary Kenny Robers. ‘King Kenny’ not only won the world title three times, but he also changed the face of MotoGP forever through his legendary battle with the FIM over riders’ rights, than started his own world titles winning raceteam and  even  became a racebike manufacturer. And that’s not even getting in to some of his other (in)famous exploits…

So join Mat and Peter as Kenny takes them on a wild ride through history, from heated battles on the track to the case of a missing testicle, and discover that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Let’s go!

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‘A’ is for ‘aero’
Of which some get two
‘B’ is for ‘braking’
Later than you
‘C’ is for ‘concessions’,
Which next season needs
‘D’ is for ‘dunces’
Who have little speed

This week, we’re putting the MotoGP rule book on the chopping block as we discuss the new concession system. Can you keep MotoGP exciting and fair at the same time? And what does 'fair' even mean in racing? Mat and Peter are about to find out as they look at how we got here and examine what these new rules mean. Cheers!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

 Earth has finished another lap around the sun, again not breaking it’s record of 365 days. But while the Big Blue Marble isn’t going to change speed any time soon, the same can’t be said for the bikes in MotoGP. 

 So today, at very edge between 2023 and 2024, Mat and Peter dust off their crystal balls to take a peak at what the future holds for all our favorite competitors. We’re going through the bikes of 2024, machine by machine, and see what we can expect of them. So cheers to the new year, and enjoy!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!    

The holidays are here, so we've invited a special guest to join us around the fire. Say hello to Paul Trevathan, an industry veteran and MotoGP crew chief for KTM.  You might know Paul from his work with riders like Mika Kallio, Miguel Oliveira  and Pol Espargaro.

Well, this week he's sitting down for a long chat with Mat and Peter...and they've got a lot of questions! So don't be worried if this episode ends up a little longer than usual - consider it a holiday present! 

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!   

 He’s a legend. He’s changed the face of MotoGP. One of our hosts wrote a book about him. This week, Peter and Mat share some of their favourite memories of self-proclaimed ‘Poet of the Line’ Valentino Rossi!
From the time Mat saw a twelve year old Valentino riding mini bikes to the day Peter discovered why ‘Il Dottore’ always carried a rubber band, there is a lot to talk about when it comes to Rossi. So join us by the fire and warm yourself with some of our favourite stories about number 46…

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!  

We all love racing bikes - so why aren't more people watching? The answer involves money, something our hosts are terrible with. That's why we asked someone else to explain it for us...
Yes, this episode we welcome our first guest in our very first interview! Dario de Wit is a financial expert and investor who specializes in motorsports. He's here to explain where the the profit comes from and how money works in MotoGP. So join us and strep in, as we dive in deep and follow the money!

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MotoGP might be taking a break, but we're not going anywhere! Testing has begun at Valencia, and Marquez is bloody fast again. Meanwhile, Mat takes a close look at the new concession system and Peter has a sneaking suspicion he's seen Honda's new bike somewhere before...

For all this and more, tune in to our new episode!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!    

It's over. The final race has been held, a new champion has been crowned and the teams, bikes and drivers retreat back to their homes to train for next year. But we're not done with MotoGP yet, as we take a look at this last hurrah and reflect on what has been a wild, wild season. So pour yourself a cold one, get comfortable, and let Mat and Peter treat you to an extra long season finale!

Wait, season finale? Well, stick around to the end, because we've got some great plans to keep you up to speed during the holidays. Because MotoGP might take a brake on us, but we're not doing the same...

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!   

Mat and Peter are angry - no, furious! - as any chance for a spectacular finale evaporates like rubber from a bad rear tyre. What caused Martin's rotten luck, and could it have been prevented? And what's it like to be within the paddock in these last few races, as the pressure is building and there is no place to rest? Grab a beer and let Mat and Peter find out the answer for you, in this new episode!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!  

Bastianini unleashes the beast upon Sepang, but what's his secret? Peter thinks the answer might hide in Enea's thumb, and explains why that's incredible. Meanwhile, Mat explores the tactical applications of tyre pressure warnings, and tells why that tactic might lead to some very interesting final races this tournament.

So join us as we skirt around this the curbs of this week's episode, neatly dodging the rules and fighting a long front fork. Cheers!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

 This week we're trying out something new, as Mat and Peter transport you to Sepang International Circuit! Where are the curves and straights that can make or break a race? Which corners are a rider's delight, and which are their worst nightmare?

 So join us as we take Sepang apart, corner by corner, and take a look at what makes or breaks both bike and rider in the Malaysian tropics. Then, stick around to discover why Mat knows so much about the layout of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, why both Peter and Stefan Bradl won't ever forget a certain bit of tarmac and what goes through the heads of this year's potential champions as they take a look at the man in the mirror.

We’ve got a packed episode for you this week, so strap in and enjoy the ride...

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!

What happens when a man with nothing to lose faces down two riders fighting for the championship title? You get absolute bloody fireworks, as Binder, Martin and Bagnaia fight tooth and nail over every inch of asphalt. But was Bagnaia's briliant manouvre a calculated attack, a happy accident, or both? And how are the tyres involved?

Mat and Peter discover the answers as they dive deep into the race at Chang International Circuit. So join us as Mat is reminded of an old prediction and Peter explains why he's not angry at Álex Márquez - just a little dissapointed.

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!     

Jorge Martin has gone soft in the tyres - but has he gone mad as well? Peter and Mat are divided over a choice of tyres, discover that there is a very fine line between bravery and stupidity and consider which riders might want to take a holiday.

Welcome to Philip Island, where crazy things are happening and our Wi-Fi can't be trusted. Now come join us, through the corners and up the crest, as we move at blistering speeds along a track where the even the fastest heroes dare not crash....

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!     

This week we’re pushing it to the absolute limit in Indonesia as we look at the aftermath of the race at Mandalika. What limits, you ask? All of them! We’ve got such sights to show you!

They said it couldn’t be done...but they did it anyway!
See a rider who’s bike handles like a chopper!
Witness a man with only one good leg, fighting for the podium!
Shudder as training rivalries are taken to the boiling tarmac, and watch in horror as a promising young man makes a death-defying choice of tires...and pays the price!

All this and more on a new episode of the Oxley Bom Podcast. Come listen...if you dare.

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!    

Take a long, deep breath and enjoy the silence while it lasts, because chaos is around the corner. It's a mad dash from here to November, taking riders all across the world and through hell and back in a grand final fight for the title.
But there is another contest going on behind the screens: the battle between the red shirts and the purple shirts, Bagnaia versus Martin. And while the championship is gearing up for the most grueling month in MotoGP history, Marquez is preparing for his return to a certain Italian brand.
So join us as we talk about bike versus bike, red versus purple and riders versus exhaustion in this week's episode!

 With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!    

The best of the best are getting wet and wild at Japan as MotoGP goes to Motegi. This week, Peter is deeply impressed (and scared!) when Jorge Martín takes it to the absolute limit and Mat wants to cry for Johann Zarco. Also: all the reasons why Ducati's go fast when the track gets drenched and why you really don't want a steamy helmet...

 With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!   

"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen."
Whoever first said that clearly never visited Buddh International Circuit, where the bikes are overheating and the riders are cooking in their leathers. The heat leads Mat and Peter to strange questions, such as: why would Fabio Quartararo do a good job as the world's fastest alarm clock, and what happened with Jorge Martin's suit?

So join us as we discuss modern MotoGP history: the first race on a brand new track, where proven riders have no old tricks to fall back on and new legends are made!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!  

We all know and love a good rivalry, from Achilles and Hector to Rossi and Biagi. Or from The Beatles and the Stones, to Rossi versus Marquez. Rivalries come in all different shapes and sizes, and some don't even involve Il Dottore!

This week, we'll take a look at legendary rivalries and the races they made. Does every great rider need an equally great rival, or are they slowly becoming a thing of the past? And what dastardly acts did Mat get up to when left in a fancy establishment with Peter's former driver Cal Crutchlow? Listen to this weeks episode to find out!

 With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!   

Sad news this week as we say goodbye to Mike Trimby, a legend who helped make MotoGP into the sport we all know and love.
Meanwhile, on the track, Mat and Peter see riders pull of some amazing stunts while fighting their own injuries and we even get a sneak peak at some of the interesting figures Mat has diner with...

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!  

It's time for Aprilia's revenge at Catalunya, as Espargaro and Vinales take home the gold and silver. That's not just fantastic driving, but also some incredible engineering at work.

Luckily, Mat and Peter sitting tight around their mikes underneath the Spanish sun and they're ready to tell you all about it. So get ready to learn about a bike that gets more grip the faster it goes, dangerous new trends at the starting grid and the terrible memory of the Bike Which Must Not Be Named!

 With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!      

When is a motorbike like an airplane? When Mat and Peter are discussing aero, of course! This week we dive into the field of applied physics that is changing the face of racing as we know it. It's a story of bizarre unintended effects, beginning with some simple tweaks and ending with riders whu use their own limbs as airbrakes and 'dirty air' as a defense.

Or, as Peter puts it omniously: "The engineers went looking in corners where they weren't supposed to be looking - and they found something there."

 With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!     

Coming to you straight from the Red Bull Ring in Austria, we've got a packed episode for you this week!

Why did Bezzecchi struggle to overtake Jorge Martín? Can everything really be traced back to Viñales ? And what on earth was Mat trying to photograph before the officials send him away? Listen to find out the answers to this and much more, while Peter does his best not to start a bomb scare and Mat has us wondering what's cooking in the kitchen. Cheers everyone!

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!    

Imagine you are a rider, fighting for first. Your machine is the fastest thing on two wheels, asphalt flashes by at speeds over 300 km/h and there's no sound but the roaring winds and the scream of an engine tweaked to the peak of its abilities.
 
 It's the perfect moment.
 
 And then you hit the brakes, bleeding away all that hard-won speed and momentum,  because there's another bloody chicane coming up.
 
 Chicanes, we all know and hate them. Ugly little corner-snakes designed to steal away speed, annoy riders and save lives. They are often necessary, and frequently annoying. But what is the difference between a 'good' and a 'bad' chicane? Why are they notorious for making or breaking track times? And is your favourite track in danger of sprouting a chicane? Mat and Peter are on the case, and the answers might surprise you!
 
  With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!   

 The wait is over! Yes, MotoGP is back – but more importantly, so are Mat and Peter! It's time to talk Silverstone and Peter's almost recovered from his adventures in Japan. Luckily for us, he’s ready to explain what really happened when Bagnaia seemingly took a little flight over the green. Meanwhile, Mat muses on what it means for modern bikes with to be in each other’s slipstream, why no driver wants to be caught in someone’s ‘dirty air’, and if there’s such a thing as ethical arson. 

You’re just going to have to listen to the episode to figure out that last one...

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

Are you feeling the pressure? Mat and Peter are, as they dive head first into the show's first double feature. Double what, exactly? Double the subjects!

We're kicking off the week with the end of our Tire Trilogy, which is totally a real thing which we planned in advance. In this grand finale, Mat takes a look at the Dorna's decision to implement a minimum pressure rule, and why this seemingly small thing has a massive influence on the bike.

But that's not all, because the pressure in the tires is nothing compared to the pressure a rider feels when he's standing at the grid, hand on the throttle and eyes on the lights. Or is it? You're about to find out, as an ex-rider and a former crew chief reveal what goes on behind the visor.

With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!

A big change is on the horizon. Pirelli has taken over Dunlop's exclusive contract in Moto3 and Moto2, and in a few years they might make a bid on MotoGP. Big deal, right? 

Well,  clothes might make the man but Mat and Peter explain why it's tires that make the bike. From grip and top speed to balance and a million other little things, they all come down to those big black round things attached to your motorbike. And a small change in manufacturer can cause all the difference in the world once you're on the grid. 

So join us as Mat muses on the meaning of a monopoly while Peter ponders the 
performance of Pirelli over Dunlop. Think you're tired of tires? Well, strap in and let's see how deep the rabit hole goes...

We're handing the reins over to you this episode, as Mat and Peter answer your most burning questions. Does Ducati deserve its domination? What really makes Rossi tick? Why doesn't Marquez just put wings on his 2020 bike and call it aero? And should we bring back the Tire Wars? 

Strap in and get ready - you demanded answers from us, and we're going to give them to you! 

 With big thanks to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our themesong! Check out The Nextmen at https://thenextmen.bandcamp.com/   

The sight of a Japanese bike at the front of the grid is starting to look more and more like a thing of the past. Honda and Yamaha are struggling, while Suzuki left the MotoGP entirely. What's  going on, and what's going to happen?

Join us this week as Peter shares a unique insight into the politics of racing, and Mat discovers that it is, of course, the fault of car people.  

 With big thanks to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who wrote our themesong! Check out The Nextmen at https://thenextmen.bandcamp.com/  

Need to get out of a corner, fast? Well, there's a little gizmo for that - and it is changing the way riders are engaging with the track in fundamental ways. 

This week, the boys give you the lowdown on that most mysterious piece of tech: the Ride Height Device. Banned by the Formula 1 but embraced by Ducati, this little miracle of engineering allows bikes to pull off corners that would have been impossible just a few years ago. But where did it come from and how does it work?

Peter has seen the Device for himself and is here to tell us all about it, while Mat dives deep into its history. From German traffic laws to hydraulic computing, this is the story of what happens when human skill is put against briliant engineering.

With big thanks to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club, who helped us out with an awesome new themesong! Check out The Nextmen at https://thenextmen.bandcamp.com/ 

MotoGP comes to Peters backyard, so this time it's personal! Live from Assen, Mat and Peter discuss a race where the 'Ducati-difference' is becoming painfully obvious and close calls raise red flags - but try to have some sympathy for the stewards.

It's time for some teutonic thrills as MotoGP does Sachsenring! The riders give it their all, but is a killer attitude enough when confronted with Ducati's mean machines? Join Mat and Peter as they discuss Italian technology, close calls and a certain rider who DNF'd with his head in his helmet and his helmet in his hands. 

Mugello becomes the track of close calls this year, as both Marquez brothers take a tumble, Bagnaia takes home first place and Zarco shows some fantastic racing. 

But how many close calls are too many, and why does this season seem to ask so much of the riders? That's the question bothering Mat and Peter - and with Mat at the track, there's no better moment to go searching for an answer. 

 Welcome to Mugello, where the longest strait in MotoGP pushes bikes and riders to their absolute limit. Here, they compete for more than points: they fight for the honour of bringing home first place on perhaps the greatest track in the tournament. 

It is the shining jewel in MotoGP’s crown, the place where legends are made.  But what makes this track so special and what can we expect next week? Mat and Peter find out as they tackle late break points, rabid fans and the legendary exploits of Valentino Rossi and a blow up doll.   

The superbikes are revving up for the Isle of Man TT and Peter has questions. Luckily, Mat has more than enough personal experience to answer them. What are the technical challenges of maintaining a bike in this race? How dangerous is it really? And why do some riders say it's the best experience in the world? 

Join us as we dive deep into the the race where MotoGp started!

The aftermath of Le Mans has people talking about Bagnaia's comment that he wouldn't mind "a bigger gap between the factory and satellite bikes". But what does he mean, and what does it tell us about the current state of technology in MotoGP? Mat and Peter try to unpack the situation - but they only have thirty minutes before Peter's Ducati-alarm goes off. 

It's a wild weekend at the MotoGP in Le Mans, France, as Mat and Peter talk crashes, close calls and some good old fashioned chaos. Cheers!

Peter and Mat test out their audio equipment and discuss the race at Jerez.