
Paddock Pass Podcast
News
Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News
Description:
Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.
Twitter:
@PaddockPassPod
Language:
English
Episodes
Paddock Notes: UK Thursday – Dishing the Birt
5/22/2025
A lightly windswept Adam, David and Neil welcome fellow journalist and MotoGP TV world feed commentator Matt Birt onto the first of our free Paddock Notes shows from Silverstone this weekend. Matt talks about his transition from the written word to the spoken, and then we dip into subjects like Jorge Martin and Aprilia, KTM and arguably the most unpredictable race on the calendar.
Duration:00:34:10
Episode 488 - Toprak and Bulega prove a class apart
5/21/2025
On today's show Steve and Gordo look back at the Czech Round of WorldSBK. Toprak won two races and Bulega ended the weekend on a high by claiming the honours in a drag race to the line. What happened to Razgatlioglu's BMW during those final laps and just how good is Bulega? The other talking points surround the rider market for next year and Gordo's news of a new motor for a ride around Iberia!
Duration:00:54:46
Episode 487: A look ahead to the UKGP in a world according to Cal
5/19/2025
Adam, David and Neil are delighted to be joined by Cal Crutchlow to talk about the UK Grand Prix, Silverstone, MotoGP in 2025 and plenty more.
Duration:01:12:23
Episode 486: Martin/Aprilia Divorce?! And Herve Poncharal talks Le Mans, Maverick & future MotoGP
5/13/2025
Adam, David and Neil connect in the aftermath of the French Grand Prix and with news swirling in MotoGP that the reigning world champion is set to jump out of his Aprilia contract prematurely. Is there any truth in the news? What have we heard? Do we think it’s likely? Why has this happened and what is next?! We also sit down with Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal Herve Poncharal to talk about Le Mans, Maverick Viñales’ surge and more
Duration:00:50:39
Episode 485: French Grand Prix wrap! Happiness at home
5/11/2025
Adam and Neil connect with David from the confines of the Le Mans media centre to go over an emotional and chaotic round of 2025 MotoGP where history was made and histrionics reigned.
Duration:01:07:25
Episode 484 - The WorldSBK Italian job from Cremona
5/9/2025
Round 4 of the WorldSBK season is in the books and while it wasn't a thriller there is still plenty to look back on from the Italian Round. With plenty of talking points we've taken questions from our Patreon supporters who asked Steve and Gordo how good is Bulega , to look at the rider market and Toprak's future, how to tackle the Superpole dilema and if a change is needed as well as looking at the WorldSSP and WorldWCR races.
Duration:01:10:32
Paddock Notes: France Thursday – Early Le Mans levity
5/8/2025
Adam and Neil are joined by GPMag’s editor, writer, expert rider and Le Mans ‘radio’ legend Thomas Baujard for the first Notes show from the depths of the Bugatti Circuit press room. Weather, the Le Mans vibe, French expectations, Le Tour MotoGP and Ducati’s Marquez favouritism?! Plus more convo.
Duration:00:24:14
Episode 483: Looking to the French Grand Prix, MotoGP rules, rider changes & more
5/6/2025
A rapid podcast show this week as Adam and Neil prepare to enter the arena of Le Mans for the sixth round of 2025 MotoGP (with Dave’s full blessing). We talk about our thoughts of the French venue, possible victors, new rule changes, who is on the 2026 chopping block, hear from HRC and more
Duration:01:10:11
Episode 482: Spanish Grand Prix review – If not one, then the other
4/27/2025
A special day at a special place. Adam, David and Neil try to find a quiet spot in the confines of the Circuit de Jerez pitlane structure to talk about a milestone victory, a remarkable performance and another shocking moment in 2025 MotoGP. Pic by MotoGP.com
Duration:01:02:12
Paddock Notes: Jerez Thursday – Table for Three
4/24/2025
Adam and Neil have the lively presence of David on-site for the first round of 2025 MotoGP. They discuss what they have seen and heard on Thursday and the set-up day for the opening Grand Prix date of the calendar at a sunny Jerez: Yamaha’s V4, HRC’s dazzle, Aprilia’s woes, KTM’s activities and more
Duration:00:27:44
Episode 481: The best bike museum in the world & a future USGP?
4/23/2025
Adam paid a visit to the Barber Motorsports Museum in Alabama before the recent Grand Prix of the Americas and spoke with Director Brian Close about the stunning collection of almost 2000 motorcycles as well as the growing momentum of gossip around MotoGP visiting the neighbouring Motorsports Park in the near future.
Duration:00:35:34
Episode 480: Spanish GP coming up as we chat with Franco and dive into HRC
4/22/2025
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix kicks off the European phase of the calendar so Adam, David and Neil chat Jerez and the current news items around MotoGP. We also have an exclusive interview with VR46 Pertamina Enduro rider Franco Morbidelli as well as the insider scoop on what’s going on with the HRC resurgence.
Duration:01:19:31
Episode 479 - Bulega falters, Toprak struggles but Loka wins
4/16/2025
What a weekend Assen delivered for WorldSBK. A dominant Race 1 seemed to put the writing on the wall but Nicolo Bulega fell foul to two technical failures on Sunday, Toprak Razgatlioglu had tyre troubles while Andrea Locatelli wrapped up his first career win in the Superbike class
Duration:01:01:41
Episode 478: Qatar Grand Prix Review – Under Pressure
4/13/2025
Great racing and big stories from the Lusail International Circuit but somewhere there was also the dull hiss of disappointment. Adam and Neil were shivering away in the Qatari Media Centre but were warmed by the presence of Dave for the latest show where we talk Marc, Maverick, Martin, misfortune and mood.
Duration:01:01:24
Paddock Notes: Qatar Grand Prix Thursday – Don’t dash off
4/10/2025
Adam and Neil are joined by renowned journalistic colleague Oriol Puigdemont to talk about some of the main topics that surfaced from the first day of hype and build-up at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
Duration:00:20:45
Episode 477: Quizzical for Qatar as Pedro Acosta takes your questions!
4/6/2025
Adam, David, Neil and Steve talk about the Lusail International Circuit, Jorge Martin’s return and our predictions for MotoGP round four. Plus, we speak to Pedro Acosta (with your questions!) and his Red Bull KTM Crew Chief Paul Trevathan about 2025 so far. (Photo by Polarity Photo)
Duration:01:10:25
Episode 476 - Wrapping up Portimao WorldSBK
4/3/2025
There's more and more happening in the WorldSBK paddock so Steve, Gordo and Ivo are on hand to get you up to date! What's happening with Toprak and a move to MotoGP? How good was the racing with Toprak and Bulega? Was Andrea Locatelli the top performer? All these topics and more are covered on Episode 476
Duration:00:56:06
Episode 475: Americas Grand Prix review – A little chaos with your coffee?
3/29/2025
All the key thoughts, talking points, dramatic moments (just one or two) from the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas as Adam and Neil call-up David from the COTA Media Centre. Marquez madness and manipulation, Bagnaia’s bounceback, Diggia’s drain and more: Listen-in!
Duration:00:59:59
Paddock Notes: USA – Through the rain at Austin with Oxo & Hunter Lawrence chats
3/27/2025
A special first show from the Grand Prix of the Americas with Mat Oxley joining Adam and Neil to talk USGPs, Kenny Roberts and more and we also interview double AMA SX/MX champion Hunter Lawrence (currently coming back from a shoulder injury) about his appreciation of the asphalt.
Duration:00:37:29
Episode 474: Americas GP Preview – Marquez to mark his territory? Favourite American riders and the lack of new heroes
3/24/2025
Adam, David, Neil and Steve talk about the forthcoming round three of 2025 MotoGP and the trip to a resurfaced Circuit of the Americas: Will Marc Marquez keep-up his dominance? Who were the guys’ favourite American riders and where will the next generation come from? More questions and more topics!
Duration:00:44:14