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MotoPod 2012-02-22

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:40:46 -0800

Episode 307: And so ends our Winter of Discontent 0:16:46 Liam Shubert (Custom bike builder and former Pramac Ducati dude) 1:11:48 Brett McCormick (Effenbert Liberty Ducati SSTK1000 rider and 2011 CSBK Champion) 2:01:00 Simon Pavey (Six time Dakar Rally racer and astute trainer) Jim Race and Martin Darlington are abuzz, leading up to the first race of the year with WSBK at PI on tap! Before that though, we've got a chat with Jules Cisek and Liam, who you all have been demanding return. Also Brett McCormick joins us with some very cool stuff from down under, as well as a returning Simon Pavey with Martin. Make sure you get into Fantasy league quick. This is our warm up lap before the lights go out! Links: * http://www.offroadskills.com (Simon Pavey's off-road skills school) * http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/FriendsLeague.aspx?p=48 (MotoPod pin = 48) ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2012-02-15

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:03:50 -0800

Episode 306: Mail Bag Jules Cisek and Jim Race respond to a grab bag of listener emails and then discuss the Moto2, Moto3, and WSBK testing as we prepare to go into the last week before the racing season gets under way! Links this episode: * Luvio Suppo @ SOUP: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Feb/120209suppo.htm * Nikon D800 short film featuring Mark Miller: http://vimeo.com/36305675 * Making of above: http://vimeo.com/36306101 ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2012-02-08

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:19:41 -0800

Episode 305: From This Day, Forward 00:13:40 Jeremy McWilliams (former MotoGP, WSBK, BSB and AMA rider) 00:53:45 Chris Pike (Chief Technician for Jonathan Rea at Ten Kate WSBK) Martin Darlington and Jim Race sift through a quiet week of news with the Valencia Moto2 & Moto3 tests just underway. In addition we've got two more great interviews with Jeremy McWilliams and Chris Pike. Finally, join us once again this year as the MotoPod Listeners League is on with the MCN Fantasy League series! * http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/ ( MotoPod Listeners League - pin: 48) ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2012-02-01

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:16:32 -0800

Episode 304: Mad Ed Down Under * Scott Redding * Edwin Haazer * interviews from the PI Classics weekend Jim Race and Martin Darlington wander over the first test results departing the winter break for MotoGP from both Valencia and Sepang, and weave together some great interviews with Scott Redding plus bonus interviews done by Phil Hall with Ryan Farquhar, Jeremy McWilliams, Josh Brookes, Steve Martin, and others from the land down under. Jules Cisek also gets Ed Haazer's goggle-eyed impression from his trip to the isle where penguins go to chill. Join us, will you? ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2012-01-25

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:25:34 -0800

Episode 303: Simon says, Hayes heys, Wheeler waxes * 00:11:25 Simon Crafar * 01:28:15 Josh Hayes * 02:21:40 Andrew Wheeler Jim Race and Jules Cisek draw our GoPro HD2 winner and put in the glue between 3 fantastic interviews with former GP/WSBK rider Simon Crafar, AMA superbike champion Josh Hayes, and MotoGP photographer Andrew Wheeler. Links: * Simon Crafar's Motovudu site: http://www.motovudustore.com/ * Andrew Wheeler's Simoncelli book: http://automotophoto.com/58/58.html ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2012-01-18

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:13:16 -0800

Episode 302: Don't mess with Texas * In depth interview with Colin Edwards * Behind the scenes with Spiel Nalding Jim Race and Martin Darlington walk through the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 entry lists, enjoy a behind the scenes bit, and round out the show with a killer long call with the Texas Tornado, Colin Edwards. There is nothing that is too sacred to talk about, so we go in balls deep. Note: You still have until January 23'rd to get in your GoPro Hero HD2 camera giveaway answers, so send them in to motopod@motopodcast.com today! * http://www.texastornadobootcamp.com/ * GoPro HD2: http://gopro.com/hd-hero2-cameras/ ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2012-01-11

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:09:09 -0800

Episode 301: With apologies to The Specials... ... this is the Dawning of a New Era * James Whitham * Ben Spies * Doctor Claudio Costa Jules Cisek and Jim Race usher in 2012, with a serious bevy of interviews and a cracking start to the beginning of yet another year with MotoPod. Join in with James Whitham as he summarizes and finalizes the 2011 BSB season, hear Ben Spies just being a regular guy and enjoy the poetic nature of Doc Costa (of the Clinica Mobile) as they all all join us for a great start to a new year! Also some great listener emails and… another GoPro contest! Links: * GoPro HD2: http://gopro.com/hd-hero2-cameras/ * MotoMatters interviews Casey Stoner: http://motomatters.com/interview/2011/12/19/casey_stoner_interview_on_riding_fast_em.html ©2012 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-12-18

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:46:58 -0800

Episode 300: This is Madness * Mark Neale * Mark Miller A massive end of the year 4 way call with Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington and Jules Cisek. We go through lots of interesting listener email. Then two multi part interviews with director of Fastest, Mark Neale, and then with Mark Miller. Finally the calendar contest winners are announced. Mega show, enjoy in easy to swallow portions - we're off again for a few weeks. We'll be back in January of 2012! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-11-23

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:35:01 -0800

Episode 299: Encore, you Turkeys! * Dr. Martin Raines Martin Darlington and Jim Race reunite to bring you the latest endless silly season news, and Jules Cisek nails down a fascinating interview with Dr. Martin Raines, MotoGP statistician-extraordinaire. Pay close attention to the interview, as for the first five to get in their correct answer to the poised question will win a brilliant 2012 MotoMatters calendar, with commentary by David Emmett and photography by Scott Jones. Winners will be announced on the landmark MotoPod episode #300 in a few weeks time! Links this week: * Dr. Martin Raines on twitter: http://twitter.com/motogpmart * Valentino Rossi on twitter: http://twitter.com/ValeYellow46 ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-11-09

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:20:03 -0800

Episode 298: Upside down in Valencia * Valencia race roundup * 1st post season test Jules Cisek and Jim Race answer listener email, review the final round at Valencia, discuss the latest in the silly season and wrap up with a short discussion about the post Valencia test. Casey Stoner interviews provided by Repsol. Links this episode: . Fastest DVD for usa/canada: https://fastestthemovie.com/preorder/preorder.php . The Simoncelli Tribute lap from Valencia: http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/riders/Marco+Simoncelli#Valencia+pay+tribute+to+Marco+Simoncelli . MotoPod is now on Google+: https://plus.google.com/114165312289871072925 ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-11-02

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:20:41 -0700

Episode 297: The Show Must Go On * Valencia preview Jim Race and Jules Cisek attempt to return to normalcy by going through some extremely interesting listener emails, MotoGP news (some of it stale by the time these show notes were written), and a preview of the upcoming and final Valencia weekend. Remember to send in your questions for James Whitham to motopod@motopodcast.com Links: * Blata WCM website: http://www.blatawcm.com/ * Chércoles Mela interview with Carmelo Ezpeleta: http://www.as.com/motor/articulo/motogp-ahora-gustan/20111023dasdaimot_1/Tes (google translated: http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.as.com%2Fmotor%2Farticulo%2Fmotogp-ahora-gustan%2F20111023dasdaimot_1%2FTes&act=url) ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-10-26

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:16:14 -0700

Episode 296: fifty-eigth * on Marco Simoncelli * moto2/125 race and championship updates Martin Darlington joins Jules Cisek this week. We do our best with the difficult subject of Marco Simoncelli's death at Sepang on Sunday and then give proper weight to the intriguing 125 and moto2 races overshadowed by the tragedy. Links this episode: * Paolo Simoncelli: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/simoncellis-father-pays-his-respects/19318.html * Dr. Claudio Costa: http://clinicamobile2.gecod.com/it/news.do?task=detail&id=151 (and via google translate: http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fclinicamobile2.gecod.com%2Fit%2Fnews.do%3Ftask%3Ddetail%26id%3D151) * David Emmett: http://motomatters.com/blog/2011/10/25/editor_s_blog_on_the_death_of_marco_simo.html * Gavin Emmett: http://ontrackoffroad.com/gav-emmett%E2%80%99s-emotive-sic-blog/ * Kevin Schwantz: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Oct/111024-34-rip-sic.htm ©2011 motopodcast.com (portions of the audio excerpted from motogp.com and oneTV)

MotoPod 2011-10-19

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:07:50 -0700

Episode 295: Just A Perfect Day * MotoGP Phillip Island review and Sepang preview * WSBK Portimão review Jules Cisek and Jim Race ramble on Casey Stoner's perfect day and everything that happened around it on a wild and crazy weekend at Phillip Island. WSBK wrapped up their season in Portugal but Sepang is just a few days away in MotoGP. Dennis Noyes CRT 4 parter: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-noyes-notebook-what-is-a-crt-pt-i http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-noyes-notebook-what-is-a-crt-pt-ii http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-noyes-notebook-what-is-a-crt-pt-iii http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-noyes-notebook-what-is-a-crt-pt-iv ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-10-12

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:48:03 -0700

Episode 294: How to lose your voice watching motorcycle racing * MotoGP Philip Island preview * WSBK Portimao preview * BSB finale review from Brands Hatch Jim Race and Jules Cisek muck around with some news from MotoGP and WSBK, do a preview of the upcoming weekend racing and then drop into the phenomenal BSB finale from Brands Hatch Although none of us will be at either PI or Portimao, email us at meetup@motopodcast.com and meet other MotoPod listeners. * lose your voice here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjePvNcu8n4 ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-10-05

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:35:36 -0700

Episode 293: What If? * MotoGP at Motegi * WSBK at Magny Cours What if Ianonne had been called for a false start? What if Dovizioso and Simoncelli had not been? What if Rossi hadn't crashed? And what if Jules Cisek and Jim Race could stay on topic long enough to discuss the surprises at Motegi and the expectations of Magny Cours? * puma motorsports on FB: http://www.facebook.com/pumamotorsport * "Fastest" US premier contest: http://www.fastestthemovie.com/index-US-VegasPremiere.html ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-09-28

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:21:49 -0700

Episode 292: No mention of radiation * Ducati's Matteo Flamigni, José Manuel Cazeaux, and Vittoriano Guareschi Jim Race sounds like a radio as he joins Jules Cisek via skype mobile. Listener email is followed by really nice interviews with Matteo Flamigni, José Manuel Cazeaux, and Vittoriano Guareschi of the Ducati Squad courtesy of our friends at Edelman UK and PUMA. We then go over the recently released calendars for both MotoGP and WSBK and then the racing at Imola all the while checking on progress over at Motegi. Links this episode: * Future WSS Champion wanted: http://performancetechnicalracing.co.uk/news/future-world-supersport-champion-wanted/ * Len Padilla on twitter: http://twitter.com/FansMotoGP ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-09-21

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:09:30 -0700

Episode 291: Battlefield Aragon * Michael Bartholemy and Andrea Oleari of marc vds * Nicky Hayden * Dennis Noyes Martin Darlington and Jules Cisek discuss Aragon from almost the same time zone for once. Listener email is followed by a discussion of the 125, Moto2, and MotoGP races interspersed with interviews with Michael Bartholemy, Andrea Oleari, Nicky Hayden, and Dennis Noyes plus some atmospheric audio recorded at the Motorland circuit. This episode was recorded on the Spanish Mediterranean coast in an internet café during an FC Barcelona Valencia match so it'll sound a little different than usual and please excuse the bar noise as well as the minor dropouts as the internet signal was a bit of a rollercoaster. * Jules' photos from Aragon: http://bit.ly/mOGUjj * Toby Moody's article: http://plus.autosport.com/free/feature/3883/why-ducati-isnt-winning-anymore/ * http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2011/September/sep2111-yamah-ready-for-team-orders-to-help-lorenzo/ ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-09-14

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:27:01 -0700

Episode 290: Jim Race Flying Solo * Exclusive Nicky Hayden interview from PUMA Motorsport & Edelman UK * Quick review of Donington BSB * Looking forward to Aragon MotoGP Jim Race gathers together the quiet-ish week sans wingman. A quick show to keep you MotoPod-lings happy. Looking forward to Aragon MotoGP and back to Donington BSB. Meetup with Jules at Aragon this Saturday @4:30pm at the tunnel leading out of the paddock to the grandstand! + MotoPod Meetup eMail: meetup@motopodcast.com ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-09-07

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:41:47 -0700

Episode 289: Armchair Physics and Zarcolepsy * Misano: 125s, Moto2, MotoGP * Nürbergring: WSBK, WSS Jules Cisek and Martin Darlington go through listener email, various news bits, Jules' armchair theory of the leg dangle followed by a passionate appraisal of the bizarre 125 race, the once again extremely satisfying Moto2 race, and the mostly clinical and processional MotoGP race saved by a brilliant ride from SuperSic. We wrap up with Nürbergring action with the incredible variety of racing between WSBK Race1, WSS, and the deluge of WSBK Race 2. Links this episode: * the excellent "Ducati in crisis" article: http://www.findthethrottle.net/?p=43 * Jules' Casey Stoner leg dangle @ indy image: http://bit.ly/nFSNPB ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-08-31

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:45:55 -0700

Episode 288: The Tale of The Wombat and The Tooth Beaver * Elena Meyers * Andrea Oleari (MarcVDS) * Toby Moody * Shelina Moreda Martin Darlington anchors Jules Cisek who has just returned from Indianapolis and the GP round there. From Indy we've got Elena Meyers who, at 17 years old, got to ride Alvaro Bautista's GSV-R800, Andrea Oleari who's the Marc VDS data technician for Scott Redding and Mika Kallio, and an old friend of the show. Toby Moody speaks his mind on everything MotoGP. Martin and Jules cover all three races and try to make sense of the unusually quiet silly season and finally Jules catches up with the versatile and very fast Shelina Moreda. Links this episode: * Jules' photos from Indianapolis: http://bit.ly/oV7Jxj * Sequence of photos of BS11's start of the race (start - T3): http://bit.ly/pLP04s ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-08-25

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:41:31 -0700

Episode 287: Not about Rome * teleconference w/Nicky Hayden & Colin Edwards * Indy preview Jules Cisek and Martin Darlington answer listener email, do an Indy preview, and prattle on about this and that. Jim Race attended the Indianapolis Motor Speedway teleconference with Nicky Hayden and Colin Edwards so we have that - it's a good listen. A wee bit about WSBK @ Nürbergring and BSB @ Cadwell Park as well. Links this episode: * Indy Meetup: http://bit.ly/qdxDkp ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-08-17

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:16:54 -0700

Episode 286: Brilliant Brno * 125/Moto2/MotoGP Races at Brno * plus Testing + BSB Showdown Martin Darlington is back and joins Jules Cisek for a wrapup of the excellent racing from Brno in the Czech Republic. We start off with some listener emails and back of the envelope physics and then run down the 125, Moto2, and Motogp races before talking a bit about the Monday test and Martin explaining the whole BSB Showdown business we didn't get to in last week's show. links: * Andrew Wheeler's photo of Casey Stoner: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8137863&l=05da5efa58&id=97690951385 * History of Rome: http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/

MotoPod 2011-08-10

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:35:50 -0700

Episode 285: Electronics and Electrics * BSB and traction control * Laguna ePower * Mark Miller Jules Cisek and Jim Race are back and we do a wrapup of Laguna Seca with the ePower/TTX race but not before answering listener email in a very long winded way. Mark Miller makes fun of Jim's hair and then we do a quick wrapup of WSBK/WSS at Silverstone and a bit on the Suzuka 8 hour. * RIP Gary Nixon #9 Links this episode: Jules Cisek's photos from Laguna: http://www.flickr.com/photos/popmonkey/sets/72157627337228952/ David Emmett on the GP11[.1] : http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/08/08/the_trouble_with_the_ducati_desmosedici_.html Mike Edwards on BSB costs: http://motomatters.com/opinion/2011/08/05/guest_column_cutting_costs_in_bsb_by_mik.html ©2011 motopocast.com

MotoPod 2011-07-27

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:45:33 -0700

Episode 284: Live-ish from Laguna * Nick Harris, Livio Suppo, Cal Crutchlow, Lucio Cecchinello, Hiroshi Aoyama, Toni Elias, Valentino Rossi, Gavin Emmett, Paul Denning, Tom Tremayne, Nicky Hayden, Dennis Noyes Bleary eyed Jules Cisek and purple haired Jim Race glue together all the bits we took off our recorders from Laguna Seca. First, MotoGP commentator Nick Harris weighs in on the 2011 season and we follow with quick chats with HRC's Livio Suppo, Tech 3 rider Cal Crutchlow, LCR boss Lucio Cecchinello, Gresini rider Hiroshi Aoyama, and LCR rider Toni Elias. Valentino Rossi talks about QP and season prospects and Gavin Emmett makes race picks. Special guest host Mark Miller then interviews Jim Race while Paul Denning of Suzuki Racing, Tom Tremayne from Bridgestone, and Ducati's Nicky Hayden give post race impressions. Finally a fantastic wrapup with Dennis Noyes. Man what a weekend! ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-07-20

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:34:02 -0700

Episode 283: Der Sachsenring Delivers * Sachsenring review Jim Race and Jules Cisek discuss the best racing of the season from last weekend's Sachsenring round and weigh in on news and the upcoming weekend at Laguna. Twitter links: MotoPod: http://twitter.com/moto_pod Jim Race: http://twitter.com/caferace Jules Cisek: http://twitter.com/popmonk3y Martin Darlington: http://twitter.com/motopodmartin Gonçalo Silva: http://twitter.com/goncalosilv Simon Robert's gig: http://www.taniwhasolutions.com/ Visordown article on Simoncelli to Ducati for 2012: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/simoncelli-linked-to-third-ducati/18577.html Meetup map: http://bit.ly/rgvdD0 ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-07-13

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:32:58 -0700

Episode 282: Halftime * Claiming Rule Teams explained * Brno WSBK review * Sachsenring MotoGP preview Jules Cisek is joined by Gonçalo Silva to review the WSBK round at Brno and preview MotoGP at Sachsenring. We also answer a bunch of listener email and explain the Claiming Rule Teams (we hope). Links this week: * Stoner's Highspeed camera shot: http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Video/moments-casey-stoner-moto-gp-021243047212056 * Stoner on the 1000cc: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/Stoner+on+1000cc+development+and+riding+style * Pole Position Laguna: http://www.polepositiontravel.com/lagunaseca/2011/tickets.htm * http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-07-06

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:52:49 -0700

Episode 281: Mugello's Warm Welcome * Mugello 125/Moto2/MotoGP race reviews * BSB update Jules Cisek and Martin Darlington review the 125, moto2, and MotoGP races from Mugello Italy. We had some great weather on Sunday which resulted in some great racing very much worth talking about. We then try very hard not to go on a bashing spree… and fail. Finally a quick update on BSB @ Snetterton. Links this episode: * http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201107044230/Stoner-Abraham-Mugello-dust-up.html * http://www.facebook.com/motopod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-06-29

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:35:51 -0700

Episode 280: Alien-Nation * Ben Spies - Factory Yamaha MotoGP * Mark Miller - Splitlath Aprilia BSB While the rhetoric and vitriol are in full swing heading into the Mugello MotoGP round, we're treated to a call with Assen winner Ben Spies put on by the great folks at Indy with Jules Cisek in attendance. Jim Race and Martin Darlington review Assen GP, wander the hallways of rider bickering and still manage the time for a great call with Mark Miller detailing his own time at Assen as well as the upcoming Snetterton BSB round. Good stuff! Ben Spies retrospective: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-spies-retrospective-the-path-to-win-1/ MotoPod Gear: http://www.cafepress.com/MotoPod_Podcast MotoPod on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-06-22

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:55:56 -0700

Episode 279: The Learning to Breathe Show After the marathons of the last few shows, Jules Cisek finally gets a breather while Martin Darlington and Jim Race decide to play catch-up. We review the Aragon WSBK & WSS races, chat a bit about Knockhill BSB and look ahead to the Cathedral that is Assen MotoGP. Ahhhh. . MotoPod schwag store: http://www.cafepress.com/MotoPod_Podcast ** mini-contest ** The first two listeners who post a photo of themselves on the MotoPod Facebook page wearing gear from the above store will get a very nice Ben Spies poster-print, courtesy of our store manager Ayrton Ingle! ** . MotoPod on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-06-15

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:21:30 -0700

Episode 278: The Leviathan of The British Isles * Scott Redding, Michael Bartholomy * Colin Edwards, Cal Crutchlow, Ben Spies * Michael Czysz, Mark Miller * Mick Doohan, John McGuiness Monster show. Jules Cisek anchors Martin Darlington (returning triumphantly from the GPs at Silverstone), Jim Race (returning triumphantly from the IOMTT), and Gonçalo Silva (returning triumphantly from the hospital…). Join us for a 3.5 hour tour of MotoGP, WSBK at Misano, and Isle of Man coverage sprinkled with interviews, sounds, coffee, and beer. The contest email is once again: contest278@motopodcast.com Links in this episode: . Colin Edwards not on drugs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqTMPwjqR8 . MotoPod schwag store: http://www.cafepress.com/MotoPod_Podcast . MotoPod on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-06-08

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:51:36 -0700

Episode 277: TT's and Beer * Chris Pike (Padgett's Honda) * Mick Grant (GP/TT Legend) * Michael Czysz * Richard Hatfield and Jono Bautista (Lightning Motors) * Charley Boorman * Mark Miller, Michael Rutter, John McGuiness * Special guest appearance by Frank Schuengel of www.amadeusphotography.com With *Massive* thanks to everyone in MotoPodLand, Jim Race is prowling a tiny Isle in the Irish Sea to bring you his best impression of the IOMTT experience. Martin Darlington joins us for the call, along with a coterie of fantastic guests. Absolutely worth a listen. Maybe two or three. Wait until next week... We're not even close to done with the Island... Special guest appearance by Frank Schuengel of http://www.amadeusphotography.com Links this episode: * Jules' photos from Miller: http://www.flickr.com/photos/popmonkey/sets/72157626888167212/ * MotoPod on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-06-01

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:15:04 -0700

Episode 276: Miller Crossing * Emanuele "Lele" Martinelli (Leon Camier crew chief) * Ruben Xaus and Johnny Rae (Castrol Honda), Carlos Checa (Althea Ducati), Noriyuki Haga (Pata Aprilia) * Tom Sykes (Paul Bird Kawasaki), Mark Aitchison & Robby Rolfo & Lucio Pedercini (Pedercini Kawasaki) * Nick and Todd Grice (AMA privateers) Jules Cisek and Gonçalo Silva host this one starting with listener emails and shoutouts and still more Simoncelligate fallout. We review the WSBK/AMA races at Miller and BSB at Thruxton. Lots of interviews this week with WSBK personnel: "Lele", Xaus, Rae, Checa, Haga, Sykes, Aitchison, Rolfo, and Pedercini as well as MotoPod rockstars Nick and Todd Grice. Jim Race is on his way to the Isle of Man TT: remember you can use meetup@motopodcast.com to reach Jim and set up a meeting while he's out there. Links this week: * Simoncelli receives death threats: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/6467/marco-simoncelli-receives-threats-ahead-of-catalunya-gp * Pole Position Peter Lenz auction: http://images.polepositiontravel.com/galleries/Hospitality/Laguna_Seca.html * Direct donation to St. Josephs': http://www.stjoevanschool.org/peterlenzmemorial.htm * MotoPod on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-05-26

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 27 May 2011 01:34:57 -0700

Episode 275: Do racers dream of electric sheep? * Azhar Hussain - TTXGP Organizer/Promoter * AJ Rosensky - TTXGP Logistics * Brian Richardson - Team Electra * Eraldo Ferraci - Fast by Ferraci * PJ Jacobsen - Celtic Racing Jim Race and Jules Cisek go mostly electric with a long and fascinating chat with Azhar Hussain plus short bits on the ground at Infineon with AJ Rosensky and Brian Richardson followed by a review of the new Mark Neale documentary: Charge! To balance things out for the ICEheads, we then switch gears to MotoGP, WSBK, BSB, AMA and wrap up with two great interviews with Eraldo Ferraci and PJ Jacobsen. Remember: meetup@motopodcast.com if you're at Miller for WSBK this weekend or at the Isle of Man for the TT starting next week! Links this Episode: * Alex Kress website (racing calendar and other goodies): http://akress.com * Pedrosa injuries: http://www.marca.com/2011/05/15/motor/mundial_motos/1305463532.html * Bob McCullough going to Laguna Blog: http://mbob.posterous.com/ * Charge! http://chargemovie.com * IAEA Fukushima updates: http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/tsunamiupdate01.html * Yamaha 50th Anniversary livery: http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2011/05/yamaha-unveil-50th-anniversary-moto-gp-livery/ ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-05-18

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:35:05 -0700

Episode 274: Le Fight Club * Le Mans review * Konversation with Kropotkin * Josh Hayes at Infineon * Kickstarter shoutouts! Jim Race and Jules Cisek are rejoined by Martin Darlington this week. The Kickstarter shoutouts go out and we listen to a great conversation Jim had with David Emmett of Motomatters.com. Jim then splits leaving Jules and Martin to deal with Stonergate and Limoncelligate… Last but certainly not least a quick chat Jim did with AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes. Links this episode: * MotoMatters on the new Moto3 bike: http://www.motomatters.com/news/2011/05/13/honda_to_launch_moto3_bike_at_barcelona.html * MotoMatters: Editor's rant about Le Mans: http://www.motomatters.com/blog/2011/05/12/editor_s_blog_why_i_am_not_going_to_le_m.html * Rossi passing under yellow? http://www.giornalemotori.com/2011/05/16/bandiera-gialla-a-rossi/ ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-05-11

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:11:18 -0700

Episode 273: Monza and Bonanza * James Whitham * John Hopkins * Mark Miller * Michael Hannas Jules Cisek and Jim Race review Monza and bits of news here and there. Fantastic interviews with Eurosport commentator James Whitham, Crescent Suzuki's John Hopkins, TT bound Mark Miller, and TTXGP/AMA racer Michael Hannas. Many thanks to the entire MotoPod community for making our kickstarter project successful! Jim is going to the IOMTT! Finally, a special treat, a song written by Mark Miller and performed and produced by Jon Wadley. * IOMTT Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/popmonkey/motopods-jim-race-at-the-isle-of-man-tt * MotoPod on facebook: http://facebook.com/motopod and on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Moto_Pod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-05-04

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:13:50 -0700

Episode 272: No Love Lost * MotoGP Estoril review * Cal Crutchlow Interview(s) * Eskil Suter Interview * Kenny Noyes Interview Jim Race and Jules Cisek completely ruin the show with mindless banter, only to be saved by some excellent on-the-ground reporting once again by Gonçalo Silva at the Estoril MotoGP round with awesome talks with Cal, Eskil and Kenny. Plus remember, if you can, please help get MotoPod to the IOMTT. We've got no backup plan. You, are It. Links this episode: * Kickstarter for IOMTT: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/popmonkey/motopods-jim-race-at-the-isle-of-man-tt * Motomatters article before all the QP stuff even went down: http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/04/29/2011_estoril_motogp_friday_roundup_of_in.html * Lorenzo / Simoncelli exchange post QP: http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/Lorenzo+and+Simoncelli+exchange+views+in+Estoril+QP+Press+Conference * MCN fantasy league: http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/ * Kickstarter for IOMTT again :) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/popmonkey/motopods-jim-race-at-the-isle-of-man-tt ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-04-27

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:24:32 -0700

Episode 271: From around the world to Estoril * Mark Bracks guest hosts * Gonx interviews Bautista and Lorenzo * Longest outtake EVER Mark Bracks joins Jim Race and Jules Cisek to talk about MotoGP @ Jerez and Estoril, BSB @ Brands and WSBK @ Monza. Gonçalo Silva talks with Alvaro Bautista and Jorge Lorenzo. Plus the longest outtake ever (so keep listening after we say ciao :D - Parental Guidance Suggested) Links this episode * MotoRaceFace: http://motoraceface.com * Drippin' Wet: http://drippinwet.com * Monza WSBK 1997: race 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLYEVqiVa3o race 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFaHOuknb0c ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-04-20

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:34:04 -0700

Episode 270: A little bit of this, a little bit of that.. * Mark Miller * Ed Haazer * James Whitham Jim Race and Jules Cisek dash through the Assen WSBK results scattered amongst talks with Mark Miller (currently at the Isle of Man for TT promotion), Ed Haazer, a "regular guy" AFM club racer as well as a quick bit from Eurosport 2's James Whitham. A chaotic show, just as we like them. The first round of BSB at Brands Hatch is coming up this weekend as well as Estoril MotoGP.. Enjoy! Oh ya, and we announce the GoPro winner ;) links: * Bol d'Or 2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCCNtHp0C2k * TT3D Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QldZiR9eQ_0 * James and Foggy tour website: http://www.foggyandwhit.co.uk/ * Leon Camier on Biaggi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=299X-QgBxZE * Dennis Noyes - Sympathy for the Devil part i : http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-noyes-notebook-sympathy-for-the-devil-pt-1 part ii : http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-noyes-notebook-sympathy-for-the-devil-pt-ii part iii : http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-noyes-notebook-sympathy-for-the-devil-pt-iii ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-04-13

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:26:37 -0700

Episode 269: We're not going pro - but you might be... * Interview: Dennis Noyes * Interview: Ben Spies * Interview: Mark Neale Jules Cisek and Jim Race fill in bits in between some great interviews this week. We've got Dennis Noyes followed by Ben Spies followed by Mark Neale. Plus if that wasn't already kick ass enough, we're giving away a GoPro HD camera! Yep. But you have to listen to the show to find out how you can win one. Links this week: * GoPro: http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero-naked-camera/ * Dennis Noyes on twitter: http://twitter.com/DennisNoyes * Ben Spies: http://www.benspies.com/ * Mark Neale's Charge: http://www.chargemovie.com/ * Rossi & Hayden on GP12: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K2VU89JcFg and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovivii38IiA * Rossi + Stoner + Marshalls fan video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYNe6VzhNo0 ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-04-06

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:04:59 -0700

Episode 268: Quatro caras falam Jerez * Jerez! There was a trifecta of very entertaining races in Jerez last weekend and Martin Darlington, Jim Race, and Jules Cisek can't shut up about it. In addition we are joined this week by MotoPod's newest member, Gonçalo Silva, who was at Jerez in the flesh and brings to you his take on what he saw and smelled. Links this week: * Toby Moody's autosport column on Jerez: http://plus.autosport.com/free/feature/3406/reflections-on-a-motogp-thriller/ * MotoPod on Facebook: http://facebook.com/motopod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-03-30

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:59:49 -0700

Episode 267: Back to Leicestershire * Interview with Roberto (Roby) Rolfo * Interview with Lucio Pedercini * Interview with James Whitham Jules Cisek and Jim Race cover the WSBK Donington round. Jules leaves spittle on his screen. Jim takes a sleep aid. Also interviews with WSBK Team Pedercini's #44: Roby Rolfo, the team boss, Lucio Pedercini, and a fantastic chat with James Whitham. Links: * Foggy and Whit on tour: http://www.foggyandwhit.co.uk/ * Roby Rolfo: http://www.robyrolfo.eu/ * Team Pedercini: http://www.teampedercini.com/ ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod_2011-03-23

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:56:33 -0700

Episode 266: Out of the Darkness.... * Review of Qatar MotoGP Races * Interview with photographer Scott Jones * Preview of Donington WSBK races We here at MotoPod are stil digesting the Qatar weekend, and all that the results may entail for the season ahead. Join Jim Race and Martin Darlington in a detailed and at times delusional jaunt through our personal interpretations of just what happened over the last week in the Desert. On top of that, Scott Jones of Motomatters gives us his "boots on the ground" perspective as only a photographer can. What's next? You tell us... links: * http://www.scottjones.net/ * http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/ (PIN #1477) * http://www.rideontwo.com/tipping/explained * http://www.motogp.com/en/Fan+Zone/Fantasy+MotoGP * http://www.facebok.com/motopod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-03-16

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:52:32 -0700

Episode 265: It's a Go * Tantalizing talk with Dennis Noyes * Review of the final MotoGP test from Qatar Jim Race and Martin Darlington collectively lose their minds, but not before a bit of sanity in a talk Jim had with the ever eloquent Dennis Noyes. The time for talking is done. Now, it's all about performance. The MotoGP season is well and truly upon us now, and to be honest we couldn't be more happy. Bring it. . Follow Dennis Noyes on Twitter @DennisNoyes so he can pull safely away from @KennyNoyes in follower numbers :) . Calendar contest email: c0nt3st-2011c4l3nd4r@motopodcast.com (or just motopod@motopodcast.com, hehe) . MotoPod on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-03-09

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:37:03 -0800

Episode 264: I Remember When... * Chat with Mark Bracks about his Phillip Island WSBK weekend. * Interview with Ed Sorbo, jack of all trades. Jules Cisek and Jim Race answer some listener email, riff on (butcher?) the "Ducati Pullout" article from Cycle News and sport two most excellent talks, first with Bracksy on the PI season opener and then a rockin' jaunt with Ed Sorbo who's been all around the US roadracing scene, both literally and figuratively. Finally the email for the final Motomatters Calendar contest is: c0nt3st-2011c4l3nd4r@motopodcast.com :) Links this episode: . EDventure Racing: http://www.edsorbo.blogspot.com/ . Lindemann Engineering: http://www.le-suspension.com/ . Cycle News "Story behind the story: The Pullout": http://cyclenews.coverleaf.com/cyclenews/20110301#pg39 . Moscow Raceway: http://moscowraceway.ru/eng/index.php . MotoPod on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod ©2011 motopod@motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-03-02

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:15:16 -0800

Episode 263: It's ON! * WSBK and WSS racing Philip Island Jules Cisek and Jim Race discuss the excellent jump start to the world championship road racing season with World Superbikes and World Supersport (wow) at Philip Island. It's just us, no guest this week, but you might still enjoy the show :) http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/ - pin 1477

MotoPod 2011-02-23

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:54:51 -0800

Episode 262: A Dingo ate my Baby * Interview with Heiti Kender (explanation within) * Interview with Mark Bracks "live" from PI WSBK testing Simultaneous testing in both WSBK and MotoGP delivers the most "yard-sale" of MotoPod shows ever. You'll cringe with delight, mock us from afar and eventually realize you've booked passage on the crazy boat as well. Welcome to the final show before the WSBK season opener at Phillip Island. We promise, we'll thaw out. links: Mark Bracks' MotoRaceFace: http://www.motoraceface.com RO2: http://www.rideontwo.com MCN Fantasy League: http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/ (pin 1477) ©2011 motopod@motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-02-16

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:50:52 -0800

Episode 261: Legends and Birthdays Martin Darlington and Jules Cisek celebrate Valentino Rossi's birthday together and catch up a bit more on testing and other news. We also spend probably too much time talking about fantasy leagues and tipping competitions… Valentino Rossi official website: http://www.valentinorossi.com MCN Fantasy League: http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/ Rideontwo Tipping: http://www.rideontwo.com/tipping/explained MotoGP Fantasy Game: http://www.motogp.com/en/Fan+Zone/Fantasy+MotoGP ©2011 motopod@motopodcast.com

MotoPod 2011-02-09

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:09:00 -0800

Episode 260: Pre-Season Preamble * Interview with Mark Bracks * Motomatters.com Calendar Contest Jules Cisek and Jim Race recap all the testing we've had across both MotoGP and WSBK, split by a great chat with Mark Bracks. A simple yet well-packaged show, devoid of fluff. If you act now, with no delay you may have a badass calendar in your future. :) Calendar Contest email address: contest-2011calendar@motopodcast.com http://www.isuperbiker.com/index.php MotoPod on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MotoPod

MotoPod 2011-02-02

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:10:35 -0800

Episode 259: Simon Says * Interview with 2011 Dakar finisher Simon Pavey * Ramblings about the pre-season testing Jules Cisek and Jim Race chat about the pre-season testing in progress now in Sepang. Extremely cool interview with Simon Pavey who has just completed his sixth Dakar in truly audacious style! Various other ramblings - something about the racing season only a few weeks away? Links this episode: * Simon Pavey: http://www.simonpavey.com/ * Follow us on twitter: … MotoPod: http://twitter.com/moto_pod … Jim: http://twitter.com/caferace … Jules: http://twitter.com/popmonk3y … Martin: http://twitter.com/motogpodmartin * MotoPod Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/motopod

MotoPod 2011-01-21

motopod@motopodcast.com (Bob Hayes, Jim Race, Martin Darlington, Jules Cisek) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:46:58 -0800

Episode 258: Can you hear it? We can. * Interview with Chip Yates: Part II * Interview with Kenny Noyes (BQR Blusens Moto2) * Interview with Mark Woodage (Parkalgar / Bodangka Honda WSS) Dive into geek-land with Part two of a talk with Chip Yates and engineering details not to be missed. Kenny Noyes has just joined a new team in Moto2 and fills us in on all the details. Lastly, Mark Woodage fills us in on the two teams he is lined up with in World Supersport as well as some IOMTT talk. A jam-packed show. Are you ready for racing yet? Links this episode: * Kenny Noyes Fan Page on Facebook: http://moto.gp/Z87a * PTR and Parkalgar Honda: http://www.performancetechnicalracing.com/ * Chip Yates & the Swigz.com Racing Team: http://www.ChipYates.com Join MotoPod on Facebook! http://moto.gp/Z082