What makes the Isle of Man TT Races so special? Find out, by joining Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater each fortnight as they delve into the fabled motorcycling event, meeting the men and women who risk everything in pursuit of glory. If you want to know what it really takes to be a TT racer, this podcast is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Experienced podcast host and former British Superbike team Press Officer, Dave Neal, brings you in-depth stories and interviews from the world of motorcycle racing. Enjoy!
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If you’re interested in Island history, if you can’t resist a good story, and if you like meeting great characters, then you’ll love everything in The Archive Room! Real stories, told by the people who were there - using Manx Radio archive recordings to explore every aspect of Island life in years gone by.
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Chris Boyde with a host of TT pundits, racers and guests look back at all the day's action at the TT races.
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Programmes and features from Manx Radio's Mountain Memories station.
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A discussion with invited guests about their personal relationships with automotive nostalgia. Despite the title, it doesn't even matter if the topic of discussion is their Dad's car or not. It could be their Mums, their Grans, parents, guardians or even a neighbours. If it made an impression, we want to talk about it. Season 1 - February - May 2023 Season 2 - July - November 2023 Season 3 - November 2023 - March 2024 Season 4 - April 2024 - September 2024 Hosted by Andy Gregory and Jon Reck ...
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Welcome to the ultimate insider listen for motorsport enthusiasts – our brand new podcast unlocking the secrets to going fast. If you're passionate about speed and adrenaline-fueled racing, this is the show for you. Each episode, we chat with some of the biggest names in motorsport who we've encountered in 20 years of working in racing, rallying and the auto industry. You'll hear from competitors from every discipline, people behind the scenes working hard to makes things go faster, the offi ...
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Life in a Children's Home, wartime experiences, raising seven children, and 40 years in the world of politics - that was life for two tough Manxies - meet them here!
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In this first programme of the new series, David Callister talks with Inkerman Faragher and with Ellen O'Brien (also known as Cissy) Born in 1924 and 1922 respectively, they both spent the majority of the childhood in the Children's Home in Douglas, following the death of their parents. Here they share memories of their childhood, including being f…
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213: It's Red Bull GASGAS MotoGP Team boss, HERVÉ PONCHARAL!
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Send us a Text Message. Well, we’ve saved the best til last from Silverstone..it’s Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 team boss Hervé Poncharal! I’d been told by so many people before we sat down that Hervé is an absolute gentleman who loves to chat (which is useful for a podcast guest) and they weren’t wrong – what an absolute pleasure it was to sit with him a…
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Sally Alington: London Safari in a 2CV, a Mini Van, my Mum's Taxi, Keys left in ignition, a free Porsche and Ford Mustangs! S4E9
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We're joined for this episode by Andy's cousin Sally Alington. By day she is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Farm and high flying business woman, at the weekends she loves going for a drive in her Ford Mustang... A car that was not at all influenced by her parents choices, except perhaps for the fact they named her Sally! Expect stories of matresses i…
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Send us a Text Message. It's the fourth of our chats from the Monster Energy British Grand Prix – in this episode it a short chat with Speed-Up Racing’s Alonso Lopez! The Spaniard is making his name in Moto2 and finds himself on the shopping list of MotoGP teams for 2025, will he get his chance like his teammate Fermin Aldeguer? Time will tell…. Re…
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211: 'Riding the HONDA MotoGP bike is INCREDIBLY frustrating!' - TAKA NAKAGAMI
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Send us a Text Message. Any rider in MotoGP that rides a Honda is struggling, that’s clear to see, but what does it feel like from the rider’s view? We sat down with Idemitsu LCR Honda’s Taka Nakagami to find out just HOW frustrating things are at the moment riding for the Japanese giant that is HRC. After the weekend rumours began to circulate tha…
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In another special episode from the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Chris Pritchard chats to ten time TT winner, TT heart throb and all round road-racing legend, Giacomo Agostini about his career achievements, his fondest memory of the TT and what he thinks makes the Isle of Man stand out different. Remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now an…
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210: What a talent! It's Moto3 Championship leader, DAVID ALONSO!
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Send us a Text Message. We sat down with the ultra-talented Moto3 Championship leader at Silverstone to find out a little bit more about the 18 year old Colombian who is destined for great things in the MotoGP paddock. The Aspar Team rider is a delightful young man with his head firmly on his shoulders but also one who truly enjoys his racing and h…
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Jamie Orr: My Dad's Company Car was a Lotus Elise! Minis, Metros, Grandparents Scirocco Storm S4E8
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Jamie Orr joins us for a chat about all things automotive from his younger years. Growing up in Scotland there were Minis, Metros and Ford Sierras. Later on, he moved down south and was taught to drive at the legendary TRL (home of GTI International). His Dad used to restore motorbikes in a high rise flat, had a manual lathe from a submarine, and b…
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209: He's the next BRITISH Moto3 Grand Prix star... he's EDDIE O'SHEA!
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Send us a Text Message. It was announced by MLav Racing at Silverstone that Eddie O'Shea will become the latest Briton to make his mark in Grand Prix racing when the series hits Indonesia in late September when Eddie turns 18. We sat down with Eddie at the home of the British Grand Prix to find out how the Leicestershire rider feels about becoming …
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In this special episode, Chris Pritchard visits the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as they invited some of the biggest names from the Isle of Man TT to grace the famous Hillclimb and honour Michael Dunlop’s historic 29 TT victories. Remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free, be sure to subscribe to get each episode…
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208: 'I DEFINITELY made some MISTAKES' - JAMIE ROBINSON
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Off Track Podcast my guest this week is man who so many of you have been waiting patiently to hear from… he was 250 British Champion in 1995, raced in 250 Grand Prix, British Superbikes, British Supersport and the Isle of Man TT before settling for a new life in California, ladies and gentleman it's Jamie Robinson…
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Bonus Episode: We will be appearing at the NEC Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show in November!
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Yep! You read that right, we will be appearing in the all new Podcast Lounge on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November at the NEC Classic Motor Show. (Yes, this should have been a full episode this week, but this news needed to be shared!) We were over the moon to be asked to take part and we have been named alongside Auto Alex and Driven as podcast…
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Rewind | Josh Brookes: Fastest Aussie at the TT
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In the final episode of our TT Rewind series, we reflect on Josh Brookes appearance on the Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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207: 'In MotoGP it's FINESSE, here it's more SAVAGE' - REMY GARDNER
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Off Track Podcast and the second of our WorldSBK specials. After winning the Moto2 World Championship in 2021 Remy Gardner lasted one season in MotoGP before finding himself without a ride in the championship, a switch to GRT Yamaha in WorldSBK followed for 2023 and in 2024 that relationship continues. A stand-in …
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206: WorldSBK Special - TOPRAK RAZGATLIOGLU & SAM LOWES
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Off Track Podcast, our show this week is the first of two WorldSBK specials – three chats over two shows starting with 7 mins with BMW Motorrad’s championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu and then 20 mins with WorldSBK rookie Marc VDS Ducati man Sam Lowes – there’s a small audio issue with my first three questions t…
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Rewind | Cameron Donald: Teammates with Bruce Anstey
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This week on the TT Podcast, we take a look back at part two of our conversation with Aussie legend, Cameron Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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205: 'If you rode HARD enough, you got your CHANCE' - RON HASLAM
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Send us a Text Message. Last week it was the Pocket Rocket but this week it’s the Rocket himself, Ron Haslam! We sat down with Ron at his farm as he tells stories from his illustrious career and the people that were instrumental in his rise to Grand Prix racing and beyond. When you visit the farm the first thing you realise is that Ron’s still as i…
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Max Newman: Dad chasing a Porsche at Isle of Man TT, Ginetta, Sylva Leader, Austin 7, Audi S2, Golf GTI, Citroen Dyane S4E7
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We are joined this week by Max Newman, a die hard car enthusiast and one third of the 9Werks Podcast team. Max tells us about Citroen Dyanes, White Mk1 Golf L which his Mum got a speeding ticket in, Mk2 Golf GTI's driving to get the Michael Jackson Bad album, Phil Collins No Jacket Required and Philip Bailey Chinese Wall on casette. There's plenty …
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Rewind | Nathan Harrison: Riding with my TT hero
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In this episode of the TT Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Manxman, Nathan Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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204: 'It's been a REALLY tough start after serious INJURY' - LEON HASLAM
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Send us a Text Message. After the Donington Park BSB round we headed to deepest Derbyshire to the Haslam Farm where we sat down with 2018 BSB Champion Leon Haslam. We chat about the end of last season and the start of 2024, in which Leon makes quite a personal revelation as to where he is physically. It's always a pleasure to sit with Leon and this…
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Rewind | Lee Johnston: Thankful to be here
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This week on the TT Podcast, we take another look back through the archives to revisit Chris Pritchard's conversation with fan favourite, Lee Johnston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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203: 'I'm f****** EVERYONE in FP1!' - TOMMY BRIDEWELL
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Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to Off Track Podcast proudly sponsored by zerofit, the world’s warmest base layers, our guest this week needs little introduction – joined by our great mate Ben Currie one last time before he steps aside from his co-host role, we sit down with 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Champion Tommy Bridewell! We tal…
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Danny James: 4 in the back of a Capri, Collecting new cars at midnight, My Dad's Land Rovers. S4E6
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The first time we have done a full in person podcast, and it wasn't without its troubles... However, Danny James was a great guest, very accommodating in his workshop at home, and across two takes we managed to get all the audio and most of the video. Yep! There's an actual video of this conversation.. Check it out here. https://youtu.be/zMJByStJ_O…
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Rewind | Davey Todd: "I'm riding the fastest bike around the TT!"
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This week we're looking back at another classic episode from our back-catalogue, it's the man of the moment and your Milwaukee Senior TT 2024 winner, Davey Todd. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And make sure you hit the subscribe button and the notification bell, to download the lat…
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202: 'I HAVE to PERFORM, that's the REALITY...' - ANDREW IRWIN
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Send us a Text Message. This week's guest, in proud association with Zerofit the king of baselayers, has had a difficult time over the last 12 months in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. After sustaining a career-threatening injury during the Knockhill test in '23, coupled with helping develop a brand-new Honda Fireblade for ’24, it’s no…
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Rewind | Michael Dunlop: Keeping the Name Going
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In the weeks following the Isle of Man TT 2024 we'll be looking back at some of the best episodes from our back-catalogue, starting with the man who became the greatest of all time at TT 2024, Michael Dunlop. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And make sure you hit the subscribe button…
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201: 'We're a team of PENSIONERS now!' - DAVE MADSEN-MYGDAL
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Send us a Text Message. This week it’s our final chat from the NW200 and TT races as we sit down with a man who holds the record for the most TT starts in history and at 68 years of age he’s showing no signs of stopping – he was the first man to reach 100 starts at the TT and despite personal tragedy, he proudly continues to race at the NW200 and h…
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Matt Godfrey 'Drawn by Matt: Ford Escort that starts itself, A-Ha on cassette and we plan a classic car show! S4E5
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We're joined by Matt Godfrey, an artist who works under the 'Drawn by Matt' alias. We chat about old Fords, Metros, the embarrassment of his childhood friends seeing the cars his parents had, as he lived next to the school! We discuss the NEC Classic Car show, Goodwood Revival, and inadvertently start planning our own 'fancy dress' classic car even…
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More nuggets of nostalgia as we take a last look, for this year, at the shelf marked Tourist Trophy in the Archive Room
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This programme has extra content, not in the broadcast edition! A potted history of the TT Races - from journalist and race commentator Geoff Cannell, teaches us that, in its early days, it didn't involve bikes at all, and even when the bikes did join in, the race was never about speed! Manx Radio's first Managing Director, John Grierson, explains …
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We take a look back at the historic TT 2024. If you want to get in touch with the podcast it's @TTRacesOfficial. And, remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now to sign up to TT+ for free, be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the daily episodes as soon as they drop and head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features. H…
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200: 'You're a LONG time RETIRED...' - RICHARD COOPER
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Send us a Text Message. This week’s show is a real insight into the highs and lows of motorcycle racing. From multiple titles to laying in a hospital bed with a badly broken leg, wondering if it’s all over to finding the love for the sport again but on his own terms to take advantage of more family time and fatherhood. We also talk about other impo…
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Final day on the Isle of Man: The countdown is on to the Milwaukee Senior TT 2024, and we’re set for another moment of TT history. First up, we’ve got the 28th and 29th TT wins for Michael Dunlop. And remember when Steve and Chris made their TT 24 predictions? All will be revealed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Day 12 on the Isle of Man: Today's racing is uncertain due to weather delays. Chris and Steve are closely monitoring the updates as they come in, while also reflecting on past races and looking ahead to future events. If you want to get in touch with the podcast it's @TTRacesOfficial. And, remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now to sign …
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Day 11 on the Isle of Man: Everything is set for an action-packed day on the island. We have the RL360 Superstock and 3wheeling.media Sidecar races to look forward to. Chris and Steve will be providing updates every step of the way. If you want to get in touch with the podcast it's @TTRacesOfficial. And, remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.c…
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Day 10 on the Isle of Man: Today has the potential to be a historic day at the TT. The Metzeler Supertwin TT Race is underway, and Chris and Steve are tracking every moment in today's podcast. If you want to get in touch with the podcast it's @TTRacesOfficial. And, remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now to sign up to TT+ for free, be su…
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Day 9 on the Isle of Man: It's Tuesday, and Chris and Steve are back at the paddock. Today, they invite Greg and Chris from the media room to join our roundtable discussion. They delve into the rider pathway to the TT and explore a range of other intriguing topics. If you want to get in touch with the podcast it's @TTRacesOfficial. And, remember to…
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