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BONUS EPISODE: Peter Does Austin
11 april 2024 · 18 min
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... Lees meer
As always, don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!
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Head Like A Hole - The Oxley Bom Concussion Special
7 april 2024 · 54 min
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. Lees meerSo enjoy, and don't lose your head!
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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Who's Gonna Buy MotoGP? (With special guest Dario de Wet)
1 april 2024 · 50 min
For Sale: MotoGP World Championship. Comes complete with licensing and broadcasting rights. Interested buyers should contact Dorna. Only one left in stock, so call quickly! Lees meer
After more than three decades, it seems Dorna is interested in selling the rights to MotoGP. But who's going to buy? Recent rumors are pointing at Liberty Media, owners of Formula 1.
But how serious is Liberty Media about this, and what would the effects be for MotoGP? Is this the end of the grid as we know it, or a change long overdue? The answers involve money, lots of money. And because Peter and Mat are still pretty crap at that, we asked friend of the show and financial expert Dario de Wet to explain it to us.
One thing is for certain: whatever happens, it ain't going to be cheap...
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Portemao 2024 - Keith Richards' Shark
24 maart 2024 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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!
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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BONUS EPISODE: Peter Does Portugal
22 maart 2024 · 11 min
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... Lees meer
As always, don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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MotoGP - No Need For Introductions
17 maart 2024 · 48 min
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! Lees meerWant more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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Qatar 2024 - The Japanese Championship
11 maart 2024 · 32 min
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! Lees meerP.S. We recorded this while Mat was still at the track, so apologies for any problems with the audio...
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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BONUS EPISODE: Peter Does Losail
9 maart 2024 · 10 min
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. Lees meer
Oh, and don't forget to pull up a map of the circuit!
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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Listener Questions and Damn Good Coffee
3 maart 2024 · 51 min
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! Lees meerWant more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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Hanging with Jorge
22 februari 2024 · 35 min
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? Lees meerWant more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. 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!
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Racing Is Good For You - Interviewing Cal Crutchlow
18 februari 2024 · 45 min
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! Lees meer
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...
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!
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Sepang's Tall Tales of Testing
11 februari 2024 · 51 min
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... Lees meer
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!
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Tech Talk - The Banana Effect
4 februari 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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!
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Zen and the Art of Crashing
28 januari 2024 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Tech Talk - The Terrible Throttle Tell-All
21 januari 2024 · 44 min
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… Lees meerWith 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!
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Hail to the King, Baby - Interviewing Kenny Roberts
14 januari 2024 · 52 min
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… Lees meer
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!
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!
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A Concise Concession Conversation
6 januari 2024 · 36 min
‘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 Lees meerThis 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!
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New Year's Special - The Big Machine Roundup
30 december 2023 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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A Very Kiwi Christmas - Chatting with Crew Chief Paul Trevathan
22 december 2023 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Winter 2023 – Grinning Assassin, Poet of the Line
17 december 2023 · 35 min
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… Lees meerWith 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!
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Interview - Show me the money!
10 december 2023 · 44 min
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! Lees meerWith 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!
Dario’s Monza Group invests and fuels growth into global motorsports opportunities, working with top-tier players across the motorcycle grand prix racing paddock to enable investment, co-investment and sponsorship into the sport
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Winter 2023 - No Rest For The Wicked
3 december 2023 · 36 min
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... Lees meer
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!
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Valencia 2023 - Don't Deny The Hugs
27 november 2023 · 38 min
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! Lees meer
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!
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Qatar 2023 - Not With a Bang But A Whimper
20 november 2023 · 34 min
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! Lees meer
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!
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Sepang 2023 - The Thumb Brake of the Beast
12 november 2023 · 31 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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MotoGP - The Man In The Mirror
2 november 2023 · 30 min
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? Lees meer
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!
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Thailand 2023 - A Crazy Spooky Black Cloud
29 oktober 2023 · 31 min
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? Lees meer
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!
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Phillip Island 2023 - He Could Take A Year Off?
22 oktober 2023 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Mandalika 2023 - Hard Times With a Soft Tire
15 oktober 2023 · 29 min
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! Lees meer
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!
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MotoGP - Red versus Purple
6 oktober 2023 · 30 min
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! Lees meerWith 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!
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Motegi 2023 - The Great Rain Robbery
1 oktober 2023 · 31 min
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... Lees meer
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!
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India 2023 - If You Can't Stand the Heat...
24 september 2023 · 34 min
"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? Lees meerSo 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!
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MotoGP - From Rivalry to Burglary
15 september 2023 · 31 min
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! Lees meer
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!
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Misano 2023 - Farewell to the Last Link
10 september 2023 · 30 min
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... Lees meerWith 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!
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Catalunya 2023 - Don't mention the Cube
3 september 2023 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Tech Talk - The Entertainment Branch of Physics
27 augustus 2023 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Red Bull Ring 2023 - Always Wrong in Another Way
20 augustus 2023 · 38 min
Coming to you straight from the Red Bull Ring in Austria, we've got a packed episode for you this week! Lees meer
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!
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MotoGP - The Chicane Chicanery
13 augustus 2023 · 31 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Silverstone 2023 - A Sneaky Box of Matches
9 augustus 2023 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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Double Feature - Head in a Box
30 juli 2023 · 33 min
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! Lees meer
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!
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Tech Talk - The Tires They Are A-Changin'
20 juli 2023 · 31 min
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? Lees meer
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
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Listener Questions - Veteran of the Tire Wars
16 juli 2023 · 30 min
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? Lees meer
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/
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Tech Talk - Blame the Car People!
9 juli 2023 · 32 min
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? Lees meer
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/
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Tech Talk - Pump it up, pump it down
29 juni 2023 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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/
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Assen 2023 - Fancy a quick one?
25 juni 2023 · 32 min
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.
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Sachsenring 2023 - There's always a price for everything
19 juni 2023 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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Mugello 2023 - Everybody Hurts
11 juni 2023 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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MotoGP - Getting ready for Mugello with Claudia Schiffer
4 juni 2023 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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The Isle of Man TT - Where MotoGP Started
27 mei 2023 · 32 min
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? Lees meer
Join us as we dive deep into the the race where MotoGp started!
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Too much tech?
21 mei 2023 · 33 min
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. Lees meer