Second Hand King, a Doo Wop rapper from Kansas City, talks to friends and people. Going through his life as well as connecting with others.
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There have never been three more sophisticated, informed, or serious MotoGP commentators than those screaming bastards on Italian TV. Or those stuttering Pom pumpernickels who keep saying “penultimate” because its fancier than “second-last”. They’re pretty good at this MotoGP commentary stuff. And there’s a few Spanish commentators who are the top of their game. We’re not them.
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Most startups are doomed to fail. But there’s an alternative route to financial freedom for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance, and just as much profit. Franchises. Franchise Empires gives aspiring franchise owners the playbook to build a multi-unit franchise empire of their own. Every episode we hear from guests who are building their franchise empire: Franchisees who started with one unit and aren’t stopping until they get to dozens, hundreds, ...
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“An Adventurer – He that goes out to meet whatever may come!” This is the credo of Allan Quatermain, the quintessential, swashbuckling protagonist of Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard. Quatermain first makes his appearance as a character in Haggard's most famous bestselling adventure tale, King Solomon's Mines. Published in 1885, this Victorian action novel depicts a group led by Allan Quatermain who travel to a remote region in Africa in search of the missing brother of one of them. It i ...
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The Rob Velivis Show The show took form in 2010 when Rob and Glenn Tenor started broadcasting using a cell phone for two or three friends. Shortly thereafter Rob moved the show to the Toil Inc Studios and became the first syndicated broadcast to join the Gashouse Radio line-up (to be followed shortly by Toil Studios roommates Into the Pit and Toil Rock Radio). In June of 2011 Gashouse Radio was on hand to broadcast for the first time ever the Perkiomen Valley Twilight League All-Star Game, R ...
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Moto PG 135: They Like Big Boots and They Cannot Lie
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Techincal and medical issues mean a late drop this week but it's still the Greatest Motorcycling Podcast in The Universe and for the price you bitches should be down on your knees worshipping us. On Ep 135 we have Borrie's Poem, Rossi's Instructions, The Captain's musings, and more plus a breakdown of all the racing across the weekend. OK you can p…
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Tips from the Top: Franchising’s Best Advice
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It seems like anyone and their mom is ready to give you advice about franchising. But why not take advice from franchising’s greatest who successfully scaled from the bottom to the top of the industry? This week, we’re mixing it up and compiling some of the best bits of advice and wisdom from franchising’s finest minds. I’ve hand-picked some of my …
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Moto PG 134: He passed The Dutchy on The Left Hand Side
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The racing at Assen was fire and s is episode 133 of Moto PG. Borie' Poem, Rosies lettter and more, its all here so get it in your ears now. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign…
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When there's no racing to review (and hence no associated bitch slapping that makes the whole circus so damn entertaining to watch) there's only one thing for it: to get serious. And if you want to get serious there is only one way these three miscreants can bring credibility to their ramblings and that's with the help of the legend that is Simon C…
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S9 E10: How Slick City Became an Adventure Park on Steroids
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Join The Wolf as he sits down with Bron Launsby, the mastermind behind Slick City, a thriving franchise in the recreation center space. Learn the secrets behind their success, from innovative performance slides to exceptional customer experiences. Bron shares ambitious expansion plans, aiming to open up to 40 new locations by 2025, with a vision of…
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S9 E9: 130 Units in 60 Months: Inside Soccer Stars’ Booming Franchise Model
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Who can forget being shuffled around to soccer games in the back seat of mom’s minivan, eagerly waiting to find out what post-game snacks awaited you at the end of your little league matchup? What if there was a franchise that could capture that same magic? The Wolf talks to Adam Geisler and John Erlandson, the co-founders of Youth Athletes United,…
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S9 E8: Unpacking beem Light Sauna’s Formula to Success
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How does the co-founder of beem Light Sauna think about scaling a thriving health and wellness franchise? The Wolf talks with Cynthia May, CEO and Co-Founder of beem Light Sauna, to discover her secret to scaling from 0 to 65 locations in a little over four years. Cynthia reveals her biggest challenges and successes in scaling a franchise brand, un…
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It might be the greatest 'We told You So' of all time. Nobody could have predicted Jorge Martin moving to Aprilia and Marc Marquez joining Ducati unless they were possessed. But Tug did. And so it was that Boris and Freido fired up the Gregorian chanting and performed an exorcism, right there in the studio, to drive out the spirits that have taken …
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S9 E7: How Checkers & Dave’s Hot Chicken Became a National Cult Obsession
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Before it became a media franchise sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken was a pop-up shop in East Los Angeles creating a line as long as the eye could see. Now it has a national cult following with investors like Drake and Usher invested in the Nashville-style chicken chain. The Wolf sits down to chat with founding franchisees, Andrew Feghali and Lawrence…
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Moto PG 130: The King Tide of Captaincy
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It's the end of an era with the Captain pulling the pin on Moto GP at the end of the season (insert foghorn sound effect here). Not only did the boys have the scoop on the announcement three weeks ago (We Told You So), but they have the Captain's own memo from Catalunya this past week revealing the skulduggery that ruined his big day. Of course The…
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S9 E6: How Dinesh Goswami Acquired 125+ Pizza Huts, Popeye’s, and Taco Bells
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Did you know when it comes to where your franchise is situated, there’s a breakfast side and a dinner side of the street? Dinesh Goswami certainly does, and with 125+ franchise locations open, including Pizza Hut, Popeye’s, , Taco Bell, and Checker’s, he knows why understanding your location is the #1 thing you can do to ensure the longevity of you…
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Episode 482: Episode 484 Of The Rob V Show (Addyson James)
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Episode 484 of The Rob V Show was a special Memorial Day edition! Thank you to everyone that have served in the Military and for the people that didn't make it back. With out them I would not be able to do this crazy radio show every week. Addyson James joined the program and she was a lot to of fun to have on. We found out that she is a Navy Veter…
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Episode 481: Episode 483 of The Rob V Show (Karissa Koxx)
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Episode 483 of The Rob V Show Karissa Koxx joined the program she was a lot of fun to have on. I tired to talk her out of being a cowboys fan but I don't think it worked. We talked about how she got into the business and her love for going on cruisers. I hope we can get her out to Philly this summer! Check the whole show out right here!…
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S9 E5: Mobile Station Mogul: Gas Biz Guy on the Future of the Gas Industry
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What’s the latest Twitter beef with an army of minions going to war for Gas Biz Guy? Is it a joke or is there legitimate beef behind the brawl? Join The Wolf as he sits down with viral Twitter personality Gas Biz Guy (aka Chris Hellgeth), a self-made entrepreneur who turned a ten-cent cigarette sale into a $100 million-a-year gas distribution busin…
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Moto PG 129: She'll Even Let You Pull Her Hair
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Glorious. That's the only way to describe the French and the madness that is the paddock at Le Mans. And the racing lived up to the hype this past week despite the pre race malarkey being rubbish. The gods who walk among us put on a show for the ages in France and Boris, Tug and Freido bring their own unique 'analysis' to what unfolded at one of th…
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S9 E4: The Visionary Leader Behind Pearle Vision's Eyewear Empire, with Bill Noble
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How did a West Point flight school graduate become the founder of 79 optical stores across the US? Bill Noble, Pearle Vision’s largest multi-unit franchise owner, joins the pod to chat with the Wolf about his fascinating journey from sitting in the cockpit to building a nationwide franchise empire. From his early days at Harrah's Entertainment to h…
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Deb Merrill had no idea she was destined for franchise management until her brother-in-law asked if she’d be interested in running a Jimmy John’s. Realizing that stage management wasn’t the dream job she had hoped it would be, Deb left her theater career behind for the food service industry. In this candid conversation with the Wolf, Deb opens up a…
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Moto PG 128: 'He sees their man eggs are unfried...'
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What's the title about, you ask? We don't understand it either but it was funny when Borrie said it, which you'll hear after you press play. But don't do that before you've worked out a way to give us money. We make it easy through our Patreon Pit Crew or you can send it in the post. If you're having trouble, get in touch and we'll work something o…
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S9 E2: The King of Chicken and Beef: How Drew Gressett Opened 80+ Zaxby’s and Hat Creek Locations
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Drew Gressett’s sitting down with the Wolf to discuss his personal journey in the restaurant industry—from his journey founding Hat Creek Burger Company to owning 60+ Zaxby’s. Hear Hat Creek Burger Company’s humble origin story—from starting as a food truck in 2008 to now having 26 brick-and-mortar locations, Drew shares the challenges and triumphs…
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S9 E1: How Adam Saxton Turned McAlister’s Deli Into an Unstoppable Franchise Beast
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You’ll never be able to operate 90+ franchises if your first franchise isn’t golden to begin with. Take it from Adam Saxton, operator of over 90+ McAlister’s Delis and co-CEO/Owner of the Saxton Group. With territories in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, Adam chats with the Wolf about his unusual philosophy for franchise expansion, including a unique o…
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Moto PG 127: America - Home of the Gravy Seal
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The racing in Texas (or North Mexico as our trio like to call it) was next level. So were the grid girls. And after a weekend like that there's only one guest who can live up to the hype and that's the incomparable Mat Mladin. Straight off the toilet and hobbling on a leg held together with sticky tape and chewing gum, the legendary racer joins Bor…
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Episode 480: Episode 481 of The Rob V Show (Sarah Love)
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Episode 481 Of The Rob V Show Sarah love joined the program. We cover a lot of topics but we had the first ever Sybian fail on the program. Check the show out right here!
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Episode 479: Episode 480 of The Rob V Show Reagan Foxx
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Episode 480 of The Rob V Show I got to have the one and only Reagan Foxx on the show. I have wanted to have her on the show for a long time. She was a blast to have on and did not disappoint. I even found out that she lived in Yardley, PA. Check the whole show out right here!
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Moto PG 126: Beware the White Tiger
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What do a white tiger, a Vegas casino act and Moto GP racing have in common? Nothing, obviously. But that doesn't stop our three intrepid analysts somehow weaving them together in one of the more bizarre opening narratives to an episode of the greatest motorcycling podcast in the universe. And from there, somehow, it goes downhill. Simmo is back fo…
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S8 E10: Listener Mailbag: Negotiating Franchise Agreements, Back Office Solutions, & the Nashville Chicken Wars
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Buckle up because the Wolf is taking another stab at your best Twitter questions in this solo question-and-answer pod. Should you be able to negotiate a franchise agreement? If so, how much of an agreement is negotiable, or are most franchise agreements a take-it-or-leave-it proposition? Then the Wolf uncovers his #1 recommendation for back-office …
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Episode 478: Episode 479 of The Rob V Show (Bella Lexi)
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Episode 479 of The Rob V Show adult film star Bella Lexi joined the program. We cover a lot of ground with her which included her trip to the AVNS and how she is a Dallas Cowboys fan. She was a blast to have on the show and you can check it out right here!
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S8 E9: How Lucas Mitchell Bought 20 Five Guy’s With Just $700k
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The Wolf chats with french fry master, Lucas Mitchell, a successful entrepreneur and franchisee of Five Guys, to discuss the ins and outs of scaling a franchise business. From building strong relationships with franchisees to managing shiny object syndrome, Lucas shares valuable insights and lessons learned along his journey. How did Lucas go from …
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Moto PG 125: He took the camel's mighty gland...
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And so it begins. The 2024 season is officially underway and the tone has already been set wth the episode title. It's a line drawn from Borrie's first poem of 2024 and if this effort is the measure then it's going to be a spectacular year all round. There's new segments, new music and new sponsors but - importantly - there's also the same old same…
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S8 E8: Stretching the Limits: The Rise of StretchLab, with Steve Hitzemann
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Loosen up. Literally. StretchLab is the Austin-based company helping others to increase performance and decrease joint pain. The Wolf chats with owner Steve Hitzemann about the fast-growing franchise’s rapid ascent to success. How did Steve dare to dream of a business model based on nothing more than stretching? Hear how Steve made the impossible p…
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S8 E7: A Bundt Cake Franchise With ~$300k In Profits?!
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The Wolf’s taking a break from his normal podcasting format to break down the latest in franchising news this week. Is Orange Theory’s acquisition by Self Esteem Brands a good thing or a sign of impending doom? With Orange Theory’s numbers diminishing since the initial insanity of their boom, could this spell disaster or is it a shrewd business mov…
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Episode 477: Episode 478 of The Rob V Show (Galaxy Starr)
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Episode 478 Galaxy Starr joined me on the program. She shared some great stories about customers and some of her own stories. You can find her out Cheerleaders and Double Visions, Check the whole show out right here!
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S8 E5: Listener Mailbag: Your Hottest Franchising Questions Answered
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The Wolf is breaking it down solo for this special Q&A session, where he’s answering your most burning questions about the world of franchising. What are the different strategies and considerations involved in owning one to two locations versus four to five locations? Are home services and non-brick-and-mortar franchises the place to hedge your fra…
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Episode 476: Episode 477 Of The Rob V Show (Snow)
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Episode 477 of The Rob V Show. I talked about the snow we are getting on Saturday and how people lose their minds when we get a storm. I got a very interesting text message and I brought back the Snack and Babe of The night.
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Moto PG 124: Talking Testicles With Yoda
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It might not be racing but it's still men riding motorcycles stupid fast so testing is worth talking about. Of course, if you're going to talk about a topic it's best to have a guest who knows what it all means and for that, we have Simon Crafar. Or Yoda, as we call him. As always, Simon delivers expertise and insight in a way few can and it makes …
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S8 E4: The Hand and Stone Massage Franchise Who Has Built a $80m/year Empire
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Eric Danver is the man who’s owned 100+ franchise locations over the course of his impressive career, including 58 Hand and Stone locations and 53 Philadelphia-based Papa John’s. He chats with the Wolf about his storied franchise career and the new challenges and opportunities the business presents in an ever-changing landscape. From his humble beg…
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S8 E3: When a Fad Turns into Failure: How to Defeat the Franchise Hype Cycle, with Dru Capenito
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Everyone wants to be the next Crumbl. But let’s face it—not every new and hot franchise can be the next Crumbl. Fads aren't always bad. But sometimes they can spell failure. So how can you protect yourself against becoming the next franchise fad failure? The Wolf chats with friend of the podcast and franchise consultant, Dru Carpenito about the fra…
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Episode 475: Episode 476 of The Rob V Show (Autumn Bodell)
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Episode Autumn Bodell joined the program and we covers a lot of interesting topics. You will have to listen here to find out what they were.
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Moto PG 123: Rising Stars: The Return of the Ginger Ninja
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Even though Boris kissed him last time they met in person Joel Kelso agreed to come back on the Moto PG pod but with one caveat: it had to be on Zoom. Smart lad. And you should be glad he did agree because as always this chat with the Darwin born racer was both entertaining and enlightening. He's back in Moto 3 in 2024 and as you'll hear he's confi…
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It’s time for the listeners to “Ask Me Anything”! When does a franchise restaurant become a viable investment? The answer may vary depending on factors such as the number of units and states involved, as well as an individual's risk appetite. Discover the key considerations that can help determine the right time to invest in a franchise. In this ep…
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Episode 474: Episode 474 of The Rob V Show (AVN Wrap Up)
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Episode 474 Of The Rob V Show I talked about my trip to the 2024 AVN Awards. I also cover the Vince Mcmahon news and why the Phillies haven't made any moves. Check the whole show out right here!
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Moto PG 122: Back Room Boys - Leon Camier
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Some questions don't have answers. Like how does somebody who knows as much about motorcycles and racing as Leon Camier end up on this podcast? Something is clearly amiss but again, dear listeners, it is you who benefits because Leon is a genius. He knows things that others don't know and he shares some of those things with us. It is enlightening a…
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S8 E1: The Family Who Owns 78+ McDonald’s
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Join The Wolf as he sits down with John Valluzzo and his sons, Michael and Nick, to explore their reign of owning over 80+ McDonald's locations as they dive deep into the fascinating world of the iconic fast-food franchise. The Valluzzos share their family's deep-rooted connection to McDonald's and explain their incredible journey to owning such a …
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Moto PG Ep 121: Rising (or should that be already risen?) Stars: Remy Gardner
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Remy Gardner has spent his life surrounded by people who know motorcycles and motorcycle racing so one can only imagine his shock when he found himself on the other end of a Zoom call with our three blowhards just before Christmas. But the 25-year-old never flinched and proved himself to be intelligent, thoughtful and articulate with his takes on h…
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Moto PG Ep 120: Rising Stars: Senna Agius
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We don't yet have a nickname for him (feel free to make suggestions) but what a pleasure it was to chat with the popular and talented Sydneysider, Senna Agius. Senna heads to the Moto 2 World Championship in 2024 and somehow figured enduring an episode of Moto PG in the lead up would be good preparation. It'll be interesting to see how that pans ou…
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Moto PG Ep 119: Rising Stars: Jacob Raulstone
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You need to make a lot of good decisions to get to the top tier of motorcycle racing but even the best have the odd stumble. Jacob Raulstone has done everything right in his young career to date which is why he will be riding in Moto 3 in 2024 and you/we won't be. Given that, we can forgive him his poor judgement in agreeing to be part of this Summ…
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Moto PG Ep 118: OMG it's Mat Mladin
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There are three categories of Motorcycle racer. There are gods (which is all of them, even the Captain) there are aliens (Marquez, Rossi, Jorge etc) and then there is our guest on Ep 118, Mat Mladin. There are no words that really capture the essence of Mladin though thousands have been used to try. This interview is everything you would hope for a…
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