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A weekly podcast discussing everything to do with MotoGP. Catch up on the latest racing news, learn more about the sport, and listen to our analysis of every race! Hosted by Solomon Nivison-Smith and Charlie Boyd
Mandalika served up yet more surprises in the 2024 MotoGP campaign, but did Jorge Martin do enough recovery work to command the remaining rounds? That's what Charlie and Solomon are here to decipher this week, as well as the fates of the remaining championship contenders and the future of the KTM brand. Plus, Moto2 and 3 start to wind down for the year, and Charlie considers his options for graciously conceding defeat in the draft championship.
Who could have predicted everything we would witness in the second consecutive Misano clash for MotoGP in 2024? Not us, apparently, but we're still here to review the highs and lows of the Emilia Romagna GP! Who impressed, baffled, and left us wanting more as we head into the flyaways? Plus, Charlie talks teeth, and Sol has some thoughts on the continued competitiveness of the in-house draft.
During what will likely be our last 'off' week before the end of the 2024 MotoGP championship, we thought it fine time to take a trip down memory lane and showcase the truly horrifying predictions made at the start of the year by Solomon and friend of the podcast Renita Vermeulen! What unbelievable shots did we call, how many actually landed, and can we really call ourselves MotoGP experts after this? Plus, Misano test updates, a shared love of tires, and some apologies to Franco Morbidelli among others.
It was a strange weekend in Misano, but MotoGP came to tango nonetheless, so let's have a chat about it! This week, Solomon is joined by Elisa from the Red Sector GP Podcast to discuss the high drama and talking points that emerged from a flag-to-flag showdown on Sunday. How does this impact our perception of the title fight? Plus, Elisa makes an unfortunate admission while Charlie is absent, and Solomon invokes previously unseen levels of Having Wisdom Teeth on the show.
It was total domination from the 8-time champ Marc Marquez this weekend in Motorland Aragon, but how did he accomplish such a terrifying feat? This week, Charlie and Solomon dive into the stats of the race to determine how it was possible, as well as covering all the gossip from the weekend. Plus, silly season updates, in-house championship domination, and plenty of thoughts ahead of the Misano GP - this is one episode you will not want to miss!
After a brief bit of respite, MotoGP is back - both for 2024, and at the Aragon circuit in Spain! Absent from the '23 calendar, this circuit has quite a competitive history, and Charlie and Solomon spend this episode taking a dive into the past results to try and determine the favourites from the current pecking order. Who will rise up and conquer the third Spanish race of this season? Plus, more podcast pitches and hilarity ensue.
In a weekend that will go down in history as One Of The Races Of All Time, MotoGP visited the Austrian hills for a battle for Ducati dominance. Which riders impressed and which are running out of time to improve as the second half of the 2024 season continues? Plus, Charlie pitches an alternative podcast idea, and Solomon discusses some more KTM tinfoil hat theories.
MotoGP is headed to Austria, so is it time for the balance at the top of the standings to shift? That's what we aim to decipher this week, as hosts Charlie and Solomon tackle the big questions around the eleventh round of the 2024 championship. Who are the favourites ahead of a blistering weekend in the Styrian hillsides? Plus, Solomon makes more enemies within the paddock, Charlie delights in WCR results, and the boys pitch an idea for even more bonus content on the show.
Enea Bastianini has woken up and chosen to challenge for the championship once again after a phenomenal weekend at Silverstone! This week, Solomon and Charlie look over the results from the 75th Anniversary weekend to decipher the bigger picture meaning of everything happening in MotoGP at present. Who is still in the race to be crowned at the end of 2024, and who has a lot of work to do to get back in? Plus, our extremely serious ratings of the special edition liveries on display over the weekend, and some serious talks over who is going to win the in-house draft championship come November.
After too many weeks away, the bikes are back racing at Silverstone this weekend for the 75th anniversary round, so it's time to pop out the champagne on the podcast! This week, the usual clowns Solomon and Charlie are joined by the divine Renita Vermeulen to discuss everything happening this weekend and everything we missed during the Summer break. Silly season rumours and updates, gutsy race predictions and a whole lot of laughs - this is one episode you won't want to miss!
As we gear up for Silverstone and the return of racing in 2024, Charlie and Solomon have enough time for one more mid-season yap, so it's time to discuss the non-MotoGP categories in the world championship this year! Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE are all having very different storylines this season, so why not have a listen and learn about the key contenders, the winners and losers of the first half, and who to watch in the races yet to come? Plus, Charlie pitches for an animal podcast for the show, and Solomon improves as a WAGs correspondent.
With the mid-season break continuing to trundle along, it's time to look back at the battles we've seen so far and see who the movers and shakers of 2024 are! This week, Solomon and Charlie review each MotoGP team and rider to determine who has reached their goals to date and who still has room for improvement. Who do we expect to adapt the best in the second half, and who have we arguably already seen the best of?
It was drama up until the chequered flag at the German grand prix, but what do the results mean for the championship? This week, Charlie and Solomon look into the results of the Sachsenring showdown to determine who the favourites are for the championship, and what we expect to see when MotoGP returns after the Summer break. Plus, Solomon buys a team, Charlie learns how to count to three, and the in-house championship marches towards a seemingly inevitable conclusion.
Assen didn't exactly deliver a tonne of action, but it did showcase just who the cream of the crop currently is in modern MotoGP! This week, Solomon and Charlie take a delve into the true winners and losers of a crazy week for silly season as well as the 2024 title hunt, and look ahead to the upcoming battle in Germany. Can anyone upset the King of the Ring with the bike he's on? Plus, F1 gets a brief mention, and Solomon manages to connect Enea Bastianini and lingerie.
It is finally time to go racing after several weeks off, and what better place to do so than the Cathedral of Speed at Assen? The Dutch circuit has served up plenty of delightful races in the past, and MotoGP in 2024 is already reaching a sizzling temperature, so expect sparks to fly this weekend as Solomon and Charlie guide you through the talking points ahead of round 8!
What a week for MotoGP silly season news, just in time for us to miss it last week! In a shortened episode made possible by the Kazakhstan GP getting moved, Charlie and Solomon dissect the latest batch of movers and shakers for the 2025 grid, and what it means for those left over. Plus, we witnessed the first running of the Women's Circuit Racing Championship - what are our initial thoughts?
With a bit of reprieve before the next MotoGP race, it's time to take a dive into next year's grid and see if we can predict the riders of the 2025 championship! With plenty of empty seats available, how many will we accurately name and how many will go down as shots in the dark? Plus, Solomon has feelings on one-off helmets and liveries, and Charlie drops a cheeky Star Wars reference.
To think we were expecting a quiet one this week! Not only was there plenty of action at the Italian Grand Prix over the weekend, but we've also had some bombshell news about the rider market for MotoGP in 2025. What are Charlie and Solomon's thoughts on everything that has played out over the last week? Plus, Charlie plugs the WEC, Solomon rants about Moto3 penalties, and we attempt collectively to figure out what happened in MotoE last time out.
It was a crazy weekend in Catalunya, but who impressed us the most in a fascinating MotoGP battle? That's what Charlie and Solomon hope to answer this week as they dive head-first into all the talking points from the weekend that was, as well as looking ahead to Mugello. Who looks set to be the strongest of the leading pack heading into the Tuscan hills? Also, a formal apology to the 5 or 6 riders who get verbally ruined this episode, we're really bad at making friends.
MotoGP's incredible 2024 season continues to roll on as we head to Catalunya for round six! This week, Solomon and guest host Renita Vermeulen break down all the key talking points coming up - including Ducati's imminent decision of who to put in their factory team next season. Who do we think will come out on top, in both the short and long term? Plus, Renita gets bullied into saying "Bazinga" several times, and Sol admits his love for Pedro Acosta's character.
With the show back up to date again, it's time for our hotly anticipated review of the weekend that was in Le Mans! This week, Charlie and Solomon discuss the ins and outs of the French GP weekend, including fierce battles, surprise performances, and a new look to the top of the championship standings. Plus, there's three smaller categories to wrangle the results of, some brief mentions of Eurovision, and some mild tensions still rife from last year's Christmas special - it's a boiling pot of an episode for a boiling pot of a championship.
In the Episode That Was Lost To Time, Solomon and Charlie discuss their thoughts ahead of the French MotoGP weekend. There are some bold predictions and plenty of data and theory talk, so it's definitely worth chucking a listen as we prepare for our Le Mans review!
When we said we wanted a return to normality in the European leg of the MotoGP championship, this sure wasn't what we had in mind! This week, Charlie and Solomon take a dive into a rather unpredictable Spanish grand prix. Who stood out as serious championship contenders in this fourth round of action? Plus, Solomon attempts to break a microphone stand and Charlie breaks the fourth wall.
With the drama of the opening rounds squarely in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to the relative calm of the European leg of the championship. But will it truly be calm? That's what Charlie and Solomon are here to figure out this week as they preview the upcoming weekend of racing in Jerez. At one of the most famous motorbike racing circuits of all time, what kind of thrills and spills can we expect for round four of this year's MotoGP championship? Only one way to find out!
Another brilliant round of unexpected and exciting racing was provided by the MotoGP field this weekend, so lets dive into the talking points! This week, Solomon and Charlie celebrate winners and grinners, debate championship contenders, and compare and contrast the Circuit of the Americas battle to the previous races for 2024. Plus, Lin Jarvis is retiring at Yamaha, and Solomon is a very professional host who has never forgot anything before a show. Ever. Trust us.
It's time to go racing in the USA once again! This week, Solomon and Charlie debate the pros and cons of Quartararo signing on for two more years with Yamaha, the highs and lows of MotoGP's previous visits to the Circuit of the Americas, and the winners and losers of the championship so far. Who are our picks to win big in Texas this weekend? Plus, some ideas for a potential ASMR spinoff.
There's really only one thing people are talking about in the world of MotoGP this week: Liberty Media, the giant responsible for Formula 1 rocketing to success, has purchased the series. Thanks to some timely recording, hear Charlie and Solomon's live reactions to the news dropping online and our initial thoughts on the future of the sport. Plus, we're using the extra week allowed by the Argentina cancellation to play some word games together and have a bit of fun!
What a weekend of action in Portimao this past weekend! On this week's episode, hosts Solomon and Charlie are back to review all of the action across the weekend of the Portugese Grand Prix. There was drama, surprise podium finishers, and a change in power at the top of the championship standings - plus, Moto2/3/E reviews and more. Give it a listen and enjoy!
Charlie is back from his hiatus and ready to rock and roll as we preview the second round of the 2024 MotoGP championship! This week, Solomon and Charlie take a peek at some of the controversies surrounding the Portimao circuit, and try to determine who the favourites are coming into this race weekend. There's some surprise names on our podium predictions this week - you won't want to miss this all-important guide to the Portugese Grand Prix!
We've made it to 100 episodes! Just in time, too, as the 2024 MotoGP season has officially kicked off in all its glory. We saw plenty of action over the Qatar weekend, including silly season announcements, crushing victories and a surprise rookie debut. With regular host Solomon and guest Elisa from the Red Sector Podcast, it's time to review the first grand prix of the season and see where we're headed for Portimao and the next 100 episodes. Thanks for listening!
As a special treat to start the season, we've got bonus content coming your way - a preview of what's to come in the Moto2 and Moto3 championships featuring the one and only Neil Morrison, the legendary commentator of the lower classes! Alongside regular host Solomon, we dive into both the junior and intermediate categories to determine who we think are the favourites for the titles, the rookies to watch out for, and the potential future stars of MotoGP. Thanks again to Neil for returning to the show and for providing his wisdom and insights!
Our final predictions are in, and it's finally time to go racing for 2024! This week, Charlie and Solomon are looking ahead to the Qatar GP and the start of the MotoGP season. Who do we think will come out on top in the desert duel? Plus, all 12 liveries for the season are out, so it's time to put our art critic hats on and rank our favourites against one another.
The pre-season for MotoGP is complete, and with all the testing data from Sepang and Qatar, it's time to make our predictions for the 2024 season! This week, join Solomon and Charlie as they disect the available stats and information to make some bold calls on the season ahead. Who do we believe will come out on top by the end of the championship? Plus, Solomon goes on a rant about trying to find Pecco Bagnaia's infamous debut as a voice actor.
It's time to form the battle lines for this year's in-house championship! For 2024, we're pitting the hosts of the show against one another directly: it's time to draft teams from the current MotoGP grid to see who can outscore the other over a whole season. Who will use strategy, wit and intelligence to piece together the strongest line-up of riders? Plus, livery reveals and more news on the Women's World Championship.
The Sepang test is finished up for MotoGP - so who came out in the best shape, and who still has work left to do before the season starts? This week, Solomon and Charlie are joined by friend of the show and fellow creator BunnoGP from the Red Sector GP podcast to run down the stats and stories from the official test. It's a nerdy episode, but full of helpful information before the start of the 2024 season, so hope you all enjoy!
Another week, another exciting step towards 2024 MotoGP! The Shakedown test is complete, and there's finally data to analyse, so this week Solomon is joined by returning special guest Renita Vermeulen to unpack all the stats and gossip. Plus, there's a challenge on the board: who can come up with the spiciest take ahead of the start of the season? It's a jam-packed episode, so hope you all enjoy!
Welcome back, avid listeners! This week on the show, we're catching you up on everything you need to know to watch MotoGP in 2024. What happened last year, what's new for this year, and what are the important factors to keep in mind ahead of the season opener in Qatar? Plus, we catch up on how our January break went, and begin to formulate an early tier list for this year's bike liveries!
Time to send off the 2023 MotoGP season with a bang as we welcome a huge slurry of guests on to fight for ultimate glory in a themed quiz! Regular hosts Charlie and Solomon are joined this week by both Bunno and Elisa of the RedSectorGP Podcast and Renita Vermeulen of TikTok fame, and Charlie is putting the entire cast to the test with a whole host of tricky and technical questions. From trivia knowledge to marketing pitches and a finale guaranteed to amaze and bewilder, who will come out on top and be crowned our inaugural Xmas Quiz winner? Make sure to play along at home and see how you score! Links to all guests can be found on our socials. Have a happy holidays, and we'll be back in 2024 for more!
If you enjoyed last week's season review for MotoGP, then you're going to have an absolute blast with this one! As a continuation of our wind-down for 2023, Charlie and Solomon are bringing you all of the highs and lows of the junior and intermediate classes through our pre-season predictions! What did we get right, what did we get heinously wrong, and were we smarter than official commentator Neil Morrison?
What a season we bore witness to in 2023! On this week's episode of the podcast, Solomon and Charlie look into the highs and lows of MotoGP's first year of sprints, including which riders impressed us the most and which teams left us wanting more. Plus, there's plenty to discuss on the news side of things thanks to a late conclusion to silly season - tune in to find out more!
Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin came into the finale with a title in the balance, and they put on quite the show for us to decide it! This week, hosts Solomon and Charlie take a look over the key moments of the weekend that brought about an end to the MotoGP championship. Winners and losers, teams and riders, and some important wrapping-up of ongoing bits on this show - this isn't an episode you'll want to miss!
Pecco vs Martin. After 19 rounds and some 600+ points on the table, it all comes down to this. After a stunning weekend in Qatar, Solomon and Charlie dive into everything to discuss from the weekend that was and look ahead to the potential drama coming up. Who are we backing to win the MotoGP championship in 2023? And, more importantly, can anyone on this show actually pronounce the name Di Giannantonio? Only time will tell.
We're officially in the thick of it - one way or another, the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season draws near, and we're here to try and make sense of it all! This week, Solomon and Charlie go nose-deep into the talking points of the Sepang grand prix and look ahead to the upcoming Qatar weekend. Who is going to win this championship? Who will ride for Repsol Honda in 2024? Why are Solomon's dreams always so prophetic and motorbike inspired? You'll have to listen to find out more!
The championship battle rolls on this weekend as Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin prepare to tough it out at the Malaysian grand prix! MotoGP's final triple header for the season is set to kick off with a bang, and hosts Charlie and Solomon are here to try and predict what madness might ensue. Which riders and manufacturers will handle the pressure, the weather conditions and the stakes at play? Also, enjoy a full minute of talking smack about current cinema trends and some surprisingly hot takes about who the 22nd rider on next year's grid will be.
An instant classic occurred over the weekend, devastating Aussie fans as a new best race of the season emerged in Thailand! This week, Solomon and Charlie dive into the nitty gritty of an excellent weekend of racing and try to determine how the championship will be affected. Who is the favourite to win the title with three to go? Also, Solomon combats a local inhabitant and Charlie loses his grip on the Short Kings versus Long Bois debate.
Is Australia the home of the instant classic? This week on the show, Charlie and Solomon get into the action from the Island and delve into some of the stories Solomon acquired from trackside. There's also a few title fights to weigh in on, some travel tales from Solomon, and another flyaway to preview this coming weekend - this is one episode you won't want to miss!
It's race week at Philip Island! In Australia!! But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, there's also a race weekend to wrap up from Indonesia. Sans one regular host, Solomon is joined this week by the incredible Elisa from the Red Sector GP Podcast to discuss all the craziness from Mandalika and preview everything still to come in Australia. Martin vs Pecco, the Tall Bois vs to Short Kings, Solomon's love for Vinales vs his handle on reality... Everything is hotting up nicely at the end of this MotoGP championship, so give us a listen and enjoy!
Just in time for the Indonesian grand prix, it's time for your weekly dose of MotoGP news! This week, Solomon and Charlie delve into the big news of Marc Marquez jumping ship and KTM figuring out their rider dilemma. Plus, there's a race this weekend - so who do we think will come out on top in the second Mandalika race weekend?
No-one could have predicted what happened over the course of the Motegi MotoGP weekend - but we certainly tried, so it's time to review! On this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon dive into the deep end with all the rain-impacted racing we saw in Japan, and try to unpack how it all affects the championship. Plus, there's lower classes to look back on, and a very important twist in the Tall Bois vs Short Kings championship - catch up on everything you need to know right here!
The first Asian flyaway is done, and it's the first of several double-header episodes for us in the frenetic conclusion to this year's MotoGP championship! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss all the drama that happened in Buddh, as well as previewing the action to come this weekend in Motegi. Who impressed us at the first-ever Indian grand prix, and what can you expect in the Japanese round this weekend? Plus, Charlie bullies Solomon for his podium predictions, Solomon dives into some Twitter drama, and the Tall Bois vs Short Kings championship takes another dramatic twist.
The Asian flyaways begin in India this year for the first ever Buddh Grand Prix! This week, Solomon and Charlie are here to catch you up on MotoGP news and prepare you for everything to come in the following days. Who should you be keeping an eye out for in practice, and how is the rider market lining up for 2024? Also, Charlie has some pitches for punishments, and Solomon admits to having baby names saved on his phone.
It was a weekend to remember for some and one to forget for others - the European leg of the 2023 MotoGP championship is finally complete, so let's talk about it! This week, Solomon is joined by returning guest Renita Vermeulen to discuss the weekend that was in Misano - we cover the dominance of Martin, the heroics of Bezzechi and Bagnaia, and how the championship stands with 8 races to go. Plus, Solomon fangirls over Dani Pedrosa for an uncomfortable amount of time, and Renita compares the Marquez brothers to Mario and Luigi. Don't miss it!
What a weekend it was in Catalunya - and what a weekend we have coming up! In the last of our European double-header episodes, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a look back at all the drama that unfolded over the Barcelona MotoGP round, and take a look ahead to Misano and the San Marino grand prix. There were big crashes, big winners, and a huge amount of talking points to discuss - get ready for an absolutely jam-packed episode! Plus, Charlie attempts a podcast any% speedrun, and Solomon covers MotoE duties for the week.
The championship battle rolls on to Catalunya as we begin the second half of the season in earnest! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon are joined by Renita Vermeulen to discuss the upcoming eleventh round of the 2023 MotoGP championship. Which Spaniards will rise to the challenge of the imperious Pecco Bagnaia and make themselves into local legends? Also, there's plenty to discuss regarding the future of the Sito Pons team in Moto2, and some puzzling quiz questions from Solomon that need answering.
It was another Bagnaia masterclass at the Austrian grand prix, but what were the major talking points and drama that emerged from the weekend? On this episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss the silly season updates from the tenth round of the championship, and berate the stewards for some careless calls made during the MotoGP races. There's also junior classes to review and the infamous Tall Bois vs Short Kings championship to update you on, and Charlie has some musical updates to provide, so sit back and enjoy!
Ready to rock and roll at the Red Bull Ring? On this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon take a look at one of Ducati's most dominant circuits to see if anyone can wrestle their crown away in Austria this weekend. Will KTM perform at their home grand prix, or will Aprilia bring the heat as they did in Silverstone? Also, Charlie makes a reality TV pitch, and Solomon announces his undying love for a certain replacement Honda rider.
The rain came to play at the British GP over the weekend, and it sure did turn things on their heads! This week, join your hosts Charlie and Solomon on a wander through the Silverstone race weekend, looking into the key takeaways from our first race back after the Summer break. Which riders shone amongst the clouds, and which ones left more damp than dry? Plus, Solomon gets into the nitty gritty of silly season and the Moto2 title chase, and Charlie sends his co-host into fits.
After a lengthy and drawn-out Summer break, MotoGP is back in business this weekend, so it's time to preview the British grand prix in Silverstone! Charlie and Solomon dive into the history of the circuit, the riders and teams that are expected to be competitive, and how the championship is progressing at this halfway point. Who will reign supreme come Sunday? Plus, the Petrucci fan club returns in full force, and Solomon accidentally pitches a new theme song.
Only one more week until we're back racing! To celebrate, your weekly hosts Solomon and Charlie are discussing the transition from MotoGP's early 2000s to now, and how the sport has changed and evolved on a technical level. If you've ever wondered how the current concession rules came about, how the Japanese and European manufacturers differ, or any other niche technical queries, this is the episode for you! Plus, Solomon discusses his recent trip to the Barbie movie, and Charlie forgets who Augusto Fernandez is.
The Summer break continues to roll on, and this week we've decided to check in on the lower classes! Hosts Solomon and Charlie bring you their somewhat expert analysis on the junior, intermediate and electric classes, discussing championship contenders, impressive rookies, and the best races of the year so far. Plus, Goodwood festival just wrapped up - what were our thoughts on the biggest festival of speed on the planet? You'll have to listen in to find out!
As we continue to count down the days until MotoGP's return in August, it's time to look at how the rider market is shaping up for 2024! On this week's show, Charlie and Solomon take a dive into the conversations surrounding rider moves and contract negotiations happening in the background at present. There's plenty of intriguing movers and shakers in play, plus the potential for a very big breakup - so where will the riders all land? Tune in and find out!
Happy MotoGP break everyone! This week, school's in session as the SolomonTalksBikes team dissects the first half of the season. With special guest Elisa Viihde from the Red Sector GP podcast in to join, hosts Charlie and Sol rank each of the full-time riders based on how they've performed in the opening 8 rounds compared to our pre-season predictions. There's arguing, agreements, and everything in between to look forward to! Thanks again to Elisa for joining us, make sure to follow her on socials for more of her content.
The first half of the 2023 MotoGP championship has reached its conclusion! On this week's show, Charlie and Solomon dive into the talking points of a very dramatic Assen grand prix and break down the key moments for the riders and teams. Who heads into the summer break with some deserved R&R, and who needs to up their game in the second half? Also, Solomon shares his opinions on THAT incident with Acosta, Charlie pitches some taglines for the show, and the two join forces to berate the stewards together.
What an awesome weekend of racing we just witnessed! This week on the show, Solomon and Charlie get into the action from the Sachsenring, discussing who the biggest winners and losers were in a dramatic weekend of MotoGP. Can anyone beat the current Ducati army? Also, Charlie debuts a new segment on the show, and Solomon tries his hand and introducing the show to mixed results.
The triple header is in full swing, as MotoGP wraps up in Italy and heads immediately to Germany for the seventh round of the season! On this episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon pick their winners and losers from last weekend's Mugello round while looking ahead to the upcoming Sachsenring showdown. Will Pecco Bagnaia continue his run of form, or will Marc Marquez restore himself as king of the ring? Plus, Charlie designs a MotoGP circuit, and Solomon concedes the lead of the Short vs Tall championship.
It's finally race week once again! After a number of weeks off, Solomon and Charlie are back to preview the upcoming race in Mugello. The Italian grand prix kicks off the first triple header of the 2023 season, so who do we think is going to make the most of the points on offer and who is going to fall short at the chequered flag? Plus, Solomon finally converts Charlie into an Alex Marquez fan, and the two join forces to bemoan Pecco Bagnaia's recent voice acting debut.
With another week to chat before MotoGP returns in Mugello, it's time to welcome yet another amazing guest onto the show: Maddi Patterson! Maddi is an experienced writer, content creator, marketing manager and Aussie extraordinaire. Hosts Charlie and Solomon sat down with her to discuss her experiences in the sporting world, her thoughts on the upcoming women's championship, and how she thinks our current batch of Aussie riders will fare in the future! Plus, Charlie offends Ducati's test rider, and Solomon proclaims his love for a former European circuit for the second week in a row.
Since we've got a few weeks off between races, we thought it high time to get another guest on the show. This week: BunnoGP from the Red Sector podcast! Bunno joins hosts Charlie and Solomon in taking a holistic look at MotoGP following the 1000th grand prix in Le Mans, chatting about our past, present and future with the sport. It's a lengthy one but well full of laughter and fun, so enjoy this laid-back celebration of all things MotoGP! Make sure to check out the Red Sector podcast for more of Bunno's work.
Drama could be found everywhere you looked at the 1000th grand prix weekend in France, so let's take a dive! This week, Charlie and Solomon pick their favourite moments from a wild and wonderful weekend in Le Mans, and discuss how the championship is evolving after five rounds. Who is actually in the chase, and who is simply an early pretender? Also, Solomon pitches sprint races in Eurovision, and Charlie rates a dad joke or two.
As we gear up for the French grand prix, it's time to talk bikes once again! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss the gossip and drama surrounding the silly season, and predict who will reign supreme in a potentially wet & rainy race weekend. Which riders will swim, and who will sink? Plus, Solomon expresses his love for former riders returning, and Charlie makes his co-host break for a full minute.
It was hot, it was frenetic, and it stirred up plenty of drama - it's time to discuss the weekend that was in Jerez! This week, hosts Charlie and Sol chat about the many talking points of the last week, including a new championship, injury updates, penalties aplenty and more. Plus, Charlie has a new MotoGP-related pitch you won't want to miss.
With the lunacy of the opening three rounds safely behind us, it's time to look ahead to the safety of the European section of this year's MotoGP championship - starting with Jerez! Solomon and Charlie are here to prepare you with everything you need to know ahead of the Spanish grand prix. Also, Charlie has questions regarding the recently announced MotoGP movie, and Solomon pitches a bird-themed podcast.
Three races in and three weekend's worth of drama - the 2023 MotoGP season sure isn't disappointing so far. On this week's episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon walk you through the highs and lows of the weekend that was at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Who surprised even the most experienced punters, who has work to do heading into the European rounds, and what do we make of the championship standings? Also, Charlie has questions about Ducati's infighting, and Solomon still doesn't understand the conversion rate from feet to centimetres.
MotoGP rolls into the music capital of the world this weekend, so it's time to predict the outcome of the American grand prix! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a look back at the history of the COTA circuit to try and figure out who will reign supreme in the third round of this unpredictable championship. With riders injured and penalties looming, who will survive this battle of attrition? Plus, Charlie pitches more ideas for the MotoGP movie, and Solomon goes into a weird amount of detail surrounding his sleeping habits.
MotoGP just refuses to stop being wild, uncanny and unpredictable. In this week's episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon tackle the big talking points surrounding the weekend that was in Argentina, including the race winners, the lopsided form from Aprilia and a rare mistake from the reigning champion. Plus, Solomon brags about leading the Tall vs Short rider's championship, and the boys put their heads together to come up with an ideal satellite team for 2024.
We're midway through one of the most entertaining seasons of Mario Kart to date, but who's going to conquer the Egg Cup? In this week's super serious show, Charlie and Solomon discuss the big talking points leading into the upcoming cup, including racers falling off Rainbow Road, the eternal Blue Shell debate, and which karter is going down in history as the Greatest of All Time. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder what the hell you're listening to - don't miss this one!
The first race weekend of 2023 is under our belts, including the first Sprint in history, so it's time to talk bikes! This week, Solomon and Charlie break down the talking points of the Portimao weekend, as well as previewing the race to come in Argentina. Plus, Charlie backs an Aussie for success, Solomon names his favourite for the Moto2 crown, and the boys try out a bit of karaoke together.
We're finally at the start of the 2023 season! For our first race preview of the year, hosts Charlie and Solomon get to grips with expectations and predictions for the Portimao grand prix. Who do we think will reign supreme at the rollercoaster, and who won't be tall enough to ride? Plus, Charlie spends three uninterrupted minutes talking about documentaries, Solomon blitzes through Moto2 and Moto3 testing, and the boys rate their favourite liveries of this season.
Pre-season testing is done, which means we finally have everything we need to start making brazen predictions about the 2023 MotoGP season... which we love to do on this show anyway. This week, Charlie and Solomon break down what was achieved by each of the manufacturers in Portimao, who looks the strongest coming into the season, and what we predict the final reckoning of the 2023 championship will look like! Also, Solomon compares his previous attempts as a bike-racing psychic, and Charlie tries to insert as many mid-episode plugs as he can.
Welcome to our first guest appearance on the show! This week, we're talking the junior and intermediate categories for MotoGP, so who better to call in than Moto2 and Moto3 commentator Neil Morrison? We talk riders to watch, rookies with potential, and make some big hero calls on who is going to win the championships come November. Thanks again to Neil for joining us for this episode!
Before we kick off the 2023 MotoGP season in earnest, it's a good time to look back on what happened in 2022! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a trip down memory lane and discuss the highlights and key moments that made up last season's MotoGP championship. If you're a new viewer to the sport, this is your chance to catch up on everything you need to know about last year as we gear up for the new season. Also, we discuss how we would rate MotoGP if we were movie reviewers, and Solomon laments having back problems.
It's a very special episode this week as the podcast celebrates the milestone of its 50th upload! Hosts Charlie and Solomon take a trip down memory lane and discuss the highlights of the series so far, including both our favourite moments in the podcast and our favourite MotoGP moments since the show began. It's a fun little party, and you're all invited to listen along and celebrate with us!
What a week we've had in MotoGP! Bikes are back on track for the first time in 2023, and hosts Charlie and Solomon are here again this week to give you the full breakdown. We'll take a dive into the results from each manufacturer, highlighting the highs and lows of the testing week for each of them, and discuss what we expect from the season kicking off in March. Plus, we have to fawn over the beautiful testing liveries on display - apologies in advance.
Continuing on from last episode, it's time to talk about the tech changes that are set to shape MotoGP in 2023! Charlie and Solomon are here to break down everything you need to know about tire pressures, ride height devices, aero and more. Also, early reviews are in for the Sepang Shakedown test, which is bad news because Charlie cannot pronounce the word shakedown to save his life.
It's time to look ahead to 2023 and everything that's changing in MotoGP! On this week's episode, charming and handsome hosts Solomon and Charlie bite into the topics changing and shaping the sport heading into this new season, including rider swaps, new liveries, first-time circuits and more. It's also a great opportunity to discuss sprint races again, and there's plenty of opinions being shared here. Plus, should the new slogan for the show be even sexier? You decide.
We're back, baby! After a short hiatus, SolomonTalksBikes is back for season two, and both Charlie and Solomon have returned to deliver the news and talking points of MotoGP in the best and funniest way possible. This week: MotoGP 101! We break down all the important points you need to know in order to watch the world championship in 2023. Plus, what have we been up to over the break, and what livery reveal has us laughing the most?
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it fair to have a special holiday episode to wrap up the 2022 season! On this week's episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss their wishlist items for the coming year in MotoGP, as well as their (very) early favourites for the championship battle in 2023. Plus, there's important conversations to be had on Pedro Acosta, KTM, the 2019 Moto2 season, and whether Santa would ride a GasGas or a Ducati.
As promised, this week's episode takes a look back on the year that was in the junior and intermediate classes of the world championship! Solomon and Charlie are here to take you on a tour through the season, highlighting the biggest moments of each championship, the riders that impressed us, those who fell behind, and how we see the 2023 championship panning out for both classes. Plus, how accurately was Solomon able to predict the outcome of these two classes at the start of the year? You'll have to listen to find out.
That's a wrap on the 2022 championship, but there's still plenty to talk about in the world of MotoGP! This week, Charlie and Solomon talk about their biggest moments of the season, and take a look back at some of their predictions from the beginning of the year. Plus, there's news to cover, stat attacks from Charlie, and Solomon forgetting which riders are going where for 2023.
What a way to finish the MotoGP championship! On this week's episode, hosts Solomon and Charlie are here to discuss everything that happened in the title-deciding weekend in Valencia. Who were the heroes, who were the unfortunate losers, and who is already looking ahead to 2023? Plus, the energy drink championship reaches its tumultuous conclusion, and Solomon has one final crack at his speedy Moto2 recaps.
As we prepare to witness history in Valencia, hosts Charlie and Solomon are here to give their thoughts on the battle for the MotoGP crown. Who will win the final race of 2022 and why? Also, Solomon tries not to anger the Rossi fan base, and gives a delayed Moto2 and 3 recap from last week as a treat.
What a showdown we saw in Malaysia! On this week's episode, hosts Solomon and Charlie are back to cover all the talking points from the Sepang race weekend, including our moments of the weekend, the riders that impressed us the most and our thoughts on the title fight as MotoGP heads to Valencia for the finale. Plus, Solomon tries to get a job at Monster Energy, and Charlie is surprised to learn about the Moto3 age cap.
What an incredible show we had at the Phillip Island grand prix! On this week's episode, Solomon breaks down the key stories and moments of the weekend, as well as some important news stories happening in the world of MotoGP. Plus, there's another race this weekend in Sepang, Malaysia - so who's going to come out on top for round 19?
We can hardly contain our excitement this episode - MotoGP is finally making its return to Australia for the first time since 2019! Hosts Solomon and Charlie are here to give you all the details and history lessons you could possibly want ahead of this monumental Australian grand prix. Who's going to come out on top in a predictably unpredictable Phillip Island battle?
It was a dramatic weekend in Buriram as we witnessed the second wet weather race of the 2022 MotoGP season! This week, Solomon and Charlie discuss the talking points of the weekend, compare notes on their expectations from last week's episode, and look to the upcoming Australian grand prix and the remainder of the season. Plus, the energy drink championship is closing up towards the season finale - so who will end up on top?
One race down for the flyaways, four to go! This week, Solomon discusses the key points from the Motegi grand prix and prepares everyone for the upcoming return of MotoGP action to Buriram, Thailand. There's winners and losers to crown, a big swing in the energy drink championship, a tight 5 minute recap for the junior classes and more!
In one of the biggest episodes of the series to date, Solomon and Charlie desperately attempt to cover all the news of the week in MotoGP. The grid for 2023 is set, the race in Aragon was... dramatic, and there's another one coming in Motegi this weekend! Plus, the energy drink championship tightens up, Sol barely gets through a 5 minute recap, and someone has the sniffles all episode (we won't name or blame here).
It's time for the Aragon grand prix, and the beginning of a triple-header of racing for the MotoGP grid as we enter the final stages of this year's championship! This week, Solomon and Charlie break down their thoughts on the latest MotoGP news, as well as who they think will do well in this weekend's race. Also, they get Nakagami and Morbidelli briefly mixed up - apologies, boys.
Where do we even begin after a week like that in MotoGP? In this episode, Solomon and Charlie talk about silly season updates, Marc's recovery saga, and the calamity of a race weekend in Misano. There's three championships still to play for, and we give our thoughts on the winners and losers. Plus, Sol gets to brag about his energy drink championship lead.
We finally have silly season news once again, which means Solomon and Charlie get to dive into all of the gossip that comes of it. There's also several other key bits of news, and let's not forget - the San Marino grand prix is this weekend, so there's plenty to discuss on that front as well!
What a weekend we witnessed in MotoGP! On this week's episode, hosts Solomon and Charlie discuss the big news stories of the week, including a new manufacturer and sprint races for 2023. Plus, there was a race in Austria - so we talk about our winners and losers, our big moments from the weekend, and Solomon gets to attempt his 5 minute summary of the lower classes. Also, we discuss the possibility of making a children's novel series.
It's time to preview the upcoming action at the Red Bull Ring in Austria! This week, hosts Solomon and Charlie are here to prep you with everything you need to know ahead of MotoGP's return to the Styrian hills, including a different track layout, our predicted riders to watch, and some history lessons from past races. Plus, Charlie delivers his hardest quiz yet for Solomon.
After waiting a month and a half to watch a race again, hosts Charlie and Solomon are peachy keen to break down the latest results! There's plenty to discuss, from winners and losers to the lack of silly season updates, and Solomon has a lot of thoughts about Moto2 and Moto3 to pack into a relatively small amount of time. Plus, there's some movement in the energy drink championship, and several minutes worth of blathering about chrome tabs.
It's finally time to get racing again! This week, Solomon and Charlie are here to break down everything you need to know ahead of the British MotoGP round. Who has won here previously, who do we think will perform come Sunday, and who is running out of time to fix their championship? Also, some good news for the Portugese fans.
We're sans a co-host this week, so Solomon is flying solo as we roll towards the second half of the season! This week, it's time to take a look at the silly season as it currently stands. Who has got a contract locked in for 2023, and where are the remaining riders headed? There's plenty to talk about as we count down the days until racing returns.
As we begin gearing up for the second half of the 2022 season, hosts Solomon and Charlie take a look back at some previous seasons in MotoGP. Where have things gotten better and worse, and how does the growth of the sport compare to that of rival series Formula 1 and WSBK? Also, how is Solomon dealing with racing withdrawal symptoms?
Continuing with our theme of reviewing the season so far, it's time to focus on the junior and intermediate classes. Hosts Solomon and Charlie take a dive into the results we've seen in Moto2 and Moto3 this year, discussing who the top riders have been and what the overarching stories are. Plus, Solomon puts his neck on the line and predicts who will wind up champion in both classes once we reach November.
In our first Summer break special, it's back to school for MotoGP as hosts Solomon and Charlie hand out our grades for the first half of the season! Which riders have impressed us the most so far in 2022, who has defied expectations, and who has some serious studying to do before the second half of the championship? Plus, enjoy two and a half minutes of nonsense about time travel movies.
What a way to end the first section of the MotoGP season! Having caught our breaths after the drama of the Dutch TT in Assen, hosts Solomon and Charlie dissect the key moments of the weekend, including our winners and losers, and talk about how the championship has been affected. Also, there was plenty of action in the junior classes, and SOMEONE has finally turned the tables in the energy drink championship.
It's our last double feature before the Summer break! On this week's episode, Solomon and Charlie dive head-first into the Sachsenring grand prix, including all of the winners and losers and our predicted impacts on the remainder of the championship. There's also a race coming this weekend in Assen, which means more quizzing of Solomon's memory, and an attempted speedrun of the Moto2/3 recap.
It's time for the German grand prix! This week on the podcast, hosts Solomon and Charlie have their say on the upcoming race weekend in the Sachsenring, including our predictions for the podium and our thoughts on the absent Marc Marquez. Plus, Charlie is forced to do research on Fabio Quartararo, and Solomon gets to flex his knowledge on the junior classes.
Well, that was one heck of a race in Catalunya. This week on the podcast, Solomon and Charlie disect all the action from the weekend in Spain, including our thoughts on the news of the week and all the critical moments of the Grand Prix. There's also plenty of winners and losers to dub this week, and Charlie has to come to terms with the current standings in the energy drink championship.
It's time for another double-header episode! This week, Solomon and Charlie are here to review last week's Mugello weekend, and prepare you for the upcoming race at Catalunya. Plus, there's a huge amount of news topics to discuss this week, some energy drink championship updates, and a couple of questionable jokes. You'll have to listen to find out what we mean.
It's time for our preview episode of the Italian Grand Prix! This week, Charlie and Solomon discuss all the ins and outs of the infamous Mugello circuit, including who we think will perform well this weekend. Also, we break down the hot potato talking point of the week, discuss the current Moto2 and Moto3 championships, and recap our infamous energy drink series after the Le Mans race.
It's time to review the Le Mans GP in this week's episode of the SolomonTalksBikes podcast! We talk all things Le Mans, including the winners and losers, our thoughts on the race itself, and how the silly season looks after the Suzuki drama. Also, Solomon announces his love for Diggia, and Charlie plans a coup.
We've plenty to talk about this week, as Charlie returns just in time for one of the biggest bombshells in recent MotoGP history. We discuss everything you need to know about the Suzuki drama, what happens next for the people involved, and what this will do to the rider market. Oh, and there's a race in Le Mans this weekend, we think.
It's a solo week for Solomon this week as he single-handedly tackles the task of reviewing the MotoGP event at Jerez! After a long stretch of unexpected races, we finally had a normal-feeling weekend, with familiar faces at the top of the standings and a return to form for riders who were strong last season. Who were the biggest winners and losers? How did Moto2 and Moto3 fair this week? And how much gloating can Solomon fit into the energy drink segment?
It's our biggest episode yet this week, as Solomon and Charlie try desperately to cover everything that has happened in the last week, PLUS everything that will happen in the coming weekend! Who crashed the party in Portimao? What was so dramatic about the Moto2 race? Who do we predict will succeed in Jerez? Will Solomon ever get ahead in the Energy Drink tally? You'll have to listen to find out.
We've finally made it to the European leg of the 2022 MotoGP championship. This episode, Charlie and Solomon discuss the upcoming Portimao grand prix, previous races at this circuit, and who we think is favoured heading into this round. Also, MotoE is coming up soon, and there's news to talk about from the Ducati camp.
There's a lot to unpack after such an action-packed weekend in Austin, but Charlie and Solomon are going to give it their best shot in this episode! What were the highlights of the race, which riders have the most work to do, and who do we see as the championship contenders? Also, Solomon starts to feel the pressure in the all-important Energy Drink Championship.
In our first ever double-book episode, Charlie and Solomon look back to the Argentine GP, as well as ahead to the Circuit of the Americas. Who dominated the headlines in Termas de Rio Hondo, who will do the same in Texas, and how is Solomon going to get back ahead in the all-important energy drink championship?
MotoGP is back in Argentina for the first time since 2019! In this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon look at past winners at the track to determine who our favourites for the race win are, highlight some of the peculiarities of the track, and discuss all the breaking news from the past week. It's also about time we did another rapid fire review for the lower classes.
Where do we even begin talking about the Mandalika Grand Prix? This week, Solomon and Charlie look at the highs and lows of the first Indonesian race in 25 years, including the events that defined the weekend, the riders that impressed us the most, and where we think the championship stands after 2 rounds. There's also plenty of bragging rights at stake with another update to the Energy Drink leaderboard!
It's a warm welcome back to Indonesia as the MotoGP grid gets ready to race at the Mandalika street circuit for the first time! Solomon and Charlie talk about the challenges ahead for the riders and teams, the things we learnt from the pre-season test here, and who we think will be standing on the podium come Sunday. There's also some updates from the Moto2 and Moto3 classes that we didn't get to last week, so make sure to tune in for everything you need to know ahead of the Indonesian Grand Prix!
What an unbelievable start to the 2022 season! In this week's episode of the podcast, Solomon and Charlie discuss all the talking points from Sunday's race, including the riders and teams that performed the best, those who still have work to do, the rookies of the class and more. Also, how did the first round of the energy drink championship go?
It's finally time for the new season to get started! In this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon give you a full run-down of the Qatar circuit, the previous winners we've seen here, and who we expect to do well in this week's race. There's also a few news updates to cover, and some updates on our planned energy drink championship!
Having put all of pre-season testing behind us, it's time to look ahead to the start of the 2022 MotoGP season. Charlie and Solomon take a deep dive into all six manufacturers in this year's championship to discuss who we think will stand out when racing gets underway, and who still has plenty of work to do in the days leading up until racing gets underway in Qatar.
This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon spend some time looking at the newest riders in the MotoGP class for this year: our latest batch of rookies. Where are they from, what should you expect from them, and who do we think is going to be fastest of the lot? There's also plenty of news to talk about, including the Mandalika test, more livery reveals, and the correct way to throw eggs at a wall.
This weeks episode is all about the previous season in MotoGP. Charlie and Solomon discuss the highs and lows of the 2021 season, reminisce on their favourite moments, and talk about who the big names were over the course of the year. There's also new liveries to rate and some big drama from within the paddock to unpack.
In our second episode, Solomon and Charlie get up to all sorts of hijinks discussing bike liveries, break down the parts of a race weekend, and talk in detail about rider safety. Also, there should definitely be an energy drink showdown in MotoGP.
In the very first episode of our new show, Charlie and Solomon talk about their experiences getting into MotoGP as a sport, as well as what to expect from future episodes. There's also plenty of news to catch up on as we head towards the start of the 2022 season!