Mek' It Talk - BR8 Racing: Recent Episodes
Nathan Smith
UK based motorcycle racing podcasts suitable for most ages, all the gossip and funny bits without the need of a 'Bleeper' ...most of the time. Speaking to guests from around the world about their careers in a down to earth humorous manner in hour long episodes. Guests have included Carl Fogarty, David Knight, Alex Lowes, Steve Parrish, Neil Hodgson, Sylvain Guintoli to name a few. Also proud media and marketing Partners of the British Mini bike racing championship.
BMB favourite Chloe Jones talks about her journey in the racing world.
Highs / Lows and predictions.
Racing with OMG.
BLU Crew
England versus Scotland Predictions??
Rain rain go away.
BMB announcements
Give me light!
Tyre choice
Food choices
Recap of the races.
Talking about all thing Pitbike.
Touched a little bit on bike upgrades, trial bikes and of course season predictions.
Derv will win again in 2021?
Xmas Special with Storm Stacey one of the young superstars in the BSB championships.
Talk about his career, racing focus and all the mischief he gets up to in his spare time.
Walk the Talk Mental Health.
Round up of Teeside.
2021 calendar
Format changes for race weekends
Baffles = Yes
HP Limits coming.
General chat about track walks and paddock life.
All the action from Whilton Mill.
Bikes on Fire, big crashes , disaster on Saturday.
Controversial subjects such as suspension and Saturday Warriors.
Podcast Sponsored by Muppets Racing.
Updates on the Michael Laverty , Vision Track Academy.
After a fantastic 3 sisters event its time to catch up on the latest news, gossip and happening from around the British mini bike paddock.
Lots of subjects this time:
Misano Mini GP 150
Marshalls
Medics
Brakes
Set Up
Paying Bills with Fruit Gums.
Just another day in the BMB.
After a fantastic start to the BSB season we caught up with GR motorsports Storm Stacey to chat all things superbikes and everything else in-between.
What's inside...
-Storms initial thoughts of the superbike
-Just how nervous he actually was
-Buying and selling cars
-Working for a living to fund the racing
-That bloody dog on Instagram
-Why is everyone braking?
-Endo'ing around Donnington
-His thoughts on the Brookes/Irwin incident
As always an amazing chat with Storm, as entertaining as ever and was certainly on form.
A huge good luck to Storm at Snetterton BSB round 2.
So Derv has been out riding bikes again and for a change kept them on two wheels.
What was the feedback on the Ohvale 160cc.
There really are some amazing people in the paddock and some talented youth coming through fast.
Good luck to all riders at round 2!
Ellough Park was a great success and went off with a bang, literally!!
Riders chewing on a face full of tyres and cones and rolling around the floor like premier league footballers.
Professionals versus Amateurs and the fastest kids on the planet all performing athletes the highest level.
We look forward to the first round of the BMB with a Ellough park drive time special!
Followers questions and suggestion topics also spoken about in depth!
Its great to be back first of all to all of our thousands of listeners, Series 3 and the first episode of the new BMB race calendar .
In this pod!
-News on the academy
-Our predictions on the classes
-Derv and Nath crashing to save the helmets
-Daynes got data you know?
-Thumb brake review
-What really is the best, mini pit or bigger frames?
Living on the Isle of Man, owning a coffee shop and being a super start TT racer is just a day in the life of this talented racer.
Will he give us the secret to his coffee blend or is he a secret tea drinker.
What we do know is he is a top bloke and we thank him for coming on the BR8 Podcast.
A new format in support of male mental health getting guys chatting, what better way than a motorcycle quiz!
Join in yourself and let us know how you got on!
Nath flies solo with the midlands based riding speedster that is Tarran Mackenzie for a chat about his career and what happens if dad does not catch him when coming into the pits.
His honesty is for all to hear and such a great guy.
One to watch in 2020 when we finally gets going.
The Purple Princess joined us to have a discussion regards BMB and her future race plans.
Lissy also discussed what it's like to be a lady in a perceived male dominated sport.
Super insight into the mindset of a talented young rider.
A catch up with one of Britain's best talents on two wheels that has been produced in the last decade, Bradley spoke about his full career and what is coming up next for him...maybe a surprise or two.
A big thanks to Brad as he was super easy to speak to and his personality definitely lived up to his on track talents.
We wish you the best of luck in the upcoming season...
The Fastest man on two wheels, inspiration for many and childhood rebel.
The one and only Peter Hickman!!
Talking about the BSB, TT and of course BMB and the Ohvale.
John Hopkins, the man that ran at the front of Moto GP for numerous years, that came across to the BSB and made himself a legend and has fought and won his off track battles.
A fantastic guy and a pleasure to speak with, take a listen to get to know 'Hopper' that little bit more than you ever have before.
It was a pleasure to catch up with multi enduro world champion who dominated his sport over a long period.
Still to this day racing and looking forward to his new adventure of tackling the toughest off road race on the planet the Dakar Rally.
During Lockdown we wanted to catch up with some of our most supportive fans.
We bring you some of the interviews in a quick fire catch up session
BMB Special.
The nicest guy in bike racing. Sylvain has so much experience and knowledge it's unreal.
He tell's us the reality of being a racer in Motor GP, WSBK, BSB.
Great to have him on the show.
A hot prospect for this years BSB if it ever gets started, is our guest today. Straight talking Danny Buchan talks through testing and his racing career.
Ups and downs but as they say cream rises to the top, we are excited to see how Danny does when the flag drops again.
A genuine nice guy, flying to fame in BSB after only a short time on track we had the pleasure to have Ryan on with us talking about his career.
Thank you to our sponsor HG Concept!
At a time when racing is paused and we invest time in our loved one, friends and family - BR8 Racing Media wanted to update you on what we have been up to.
Ovale
Ellough Park experience.
Bike Maintenance.
Thank yous..
Parker Carb
Bambino
amongst other things.
MEK' IT TALK S2 Ep7 BMB Paddock Guests
We managed to catch up with Supermini Champion Jo Dickinson!! and his race support and 2 -stroke specialist Richard Slinn from Trick Tuning.
We also caught up with the main man James Mozzy Mozz tika !! :-)
Everything from the technical points of bike set up to more about dodgy hair cuts.
The Bucci? Mini Bikes and riding pasts.
Is there anything Steve Parrish can not do.
Superstar on 2 wheels, 4 wheels and 6 wheels.
Best friend of the cult hero Barry Sheen - we had the pleasure 17years to the day from his passing to get his old friend on and understand the world of motorcycle racing as it was done in it's hay-day.
Some hilarious stories about his youth and the antic he used to get up too.
BR8 are so grateful for your time.
He is back and tell us how things are after the big move to the top class!
Entertaining as even and insight into the world of BSB.
The icon that is Carl Fogarty joined BR8 Racing Media for a chat about his career.
His new Crankshaft Brewery - Pale Ale. Very nice!!
CCM Motorcycles project and the limited edition bikes.
Who is the greates british rider etc etc etc, what a legend.
General updates on the British Minibike championship.
Nath's Haircut, Brown Sauce Sandwiches and of course loads of stuff on bikes for you to devour.
Also some world news , New tracks and our picks for the top.
Happy Listening :-)
Alex Lowes following his big move to TEAM GREEN talks to us about training, plans , aspirations and his chances in 2020.
Great guy who smells good too.
Next British champion?
BR8 Nath and Derv caught up with the Legend that is Neil Hodgson.
Talking about racing, family, mindset, Moto Gp and his newest venture which is Mackenzie Hodgson Insurance. Insurance for the bikers out there.
We can not thank him enough for his open and approachable style and we are sorry for making him late for his Taxi!!!
Thank Neil
BR8 Racing Media
Well thats series 1 complete. We are happy to have The Ginger Gandalf , Dan Pearson in with us for a little chat.
Thank you for all the support and all of the young riders and old riders that have worked with us in this short period.
Keep the throttle pinned!! Enjoy what you do!!
and
MEK' IT TALK BABBI
Storm Stacey one of the youngest and most talented riders in the UK opens up about his life and all things racing.
Great Podcast.
Big hope for the future of UK Racing.
BR8 try and answers all your questions outstanding from the pre-season.
Lot's of videos to come on our you tube also.
We caught up with Dom and Chrissy from the popular Chasin' the Racin' podcast.
Great discussions about circuit and road racing.
Confidence and passion for racing.
Pitbike racing.
BSB and British Mini Bikes
Fastest lap
Training , He always beats Richard Cooper in the GYM.
Nervous Wee anyone?
Richard Cooper comes on to talk about all things big bikes and Pitbikes.
Burnt Potatoes
Rear Breaks
Old tyres!!!!
Tye Kinton - Sponsored podcast
Stretton racing.
Parents race. (parade)
140vs160cc
Lockwell racing.
Tattershall
Dervan wins his first race.
Jack Newton wins twice.
BR8 have been called out, and we have accepted the challenge!!
Plus all the latest news from BR8.
We catch up with BMB boss Alan Lord for all things 2020, Kids championship changes, tracks etc
BR8 had the opportunity to catch up with Ryan Tyers BMB Champion whilst being treated to a Symoto bike test weekend.
We discuss family, racing history, bike set up from suspension to gearing.
Excellent feedback and interview.
BR8 discuss a beginners guide to getting into British Minibike racing.
Costs, Bikes, what you need and don't need.
Great to share with those newbies that have lots of questions.
Talking about all things BMB, 3 Sisters first round of the BMB winter series, crashes, shout outs.
We talk about all things rider training and development.
Benefits of advice through coaching.
Podcast Sponsor - Hudson Kai Cooper 217!
BR8 Racing - The voice of the paddock.
Talking about all things Pitbike racing.
British Mini Bike Championships.
Testing bikes, crashing bikes and general fun from the paddock.
This weeks episode covers 50 frames to the 2 stroke war, as well as catching up with front man Dayne Blackburn.
Announcements a plenty!
Thanks to our Sponsors Jalapeño business Services,
Mek it talk...
First Podcast from the BR8 Racing team.
Discussions around British Mini Bike scene and Paddock life.
We do not take sides on issues but we do love to discuss them.