Best Carlo & Olly Podcasts (2025)

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Perry McCarthy: racing for 90s F1 backmarkers Andrea Moda 1:18:36

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He drove for one of the least competitive teams in F1 history. He never started a race, but just making it to Formula 1 was ‘a million to one’ shot for Perry McCarthy making it to F1. Through extraordinary determination, he made it. When his raw talent behind the wheel was spotted at his local racetrack, McCarthy set his sights on racing at the top…

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Jamie Roberts and Allana Ferguson Help KOKO Prepare for the First Test 1:11:15

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This week on the KOKO Show we come to you from the glorious confines of the MJ Bale flagship store in Martin Place, Sydney. The lads are dressed to impress with some silky threads that lift the spirits and allow the human form to podcast like they have never podcasted before, all thanks to MJ Bale. We have arrived ladies and gentlemen, the first Te…

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Anthony Davidson: reaching the pinnacle through talent + testing 1:17:25

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Racing twice in 2002 with Minardi and once again three years later with BAR Honda in 2005, Anthony Davidson’s Formula 1 career had a few false starts. But in 2007, he finally got a full-time shot with Super Aguri. Although his F1 career ended just over a year later, Anthony is rightly proud to have reached the top of motorsport. Speaking to Tom Cla…

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Bernard Foley Stops By to Talk the Wallabies Winning and Lions being Tested 1:05:36

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This week on The KOKO Show we are joined in the studio by great mate of the pod, Japanese rugby’s hunkiest half and Wallabies legend, Mr Bernard “The IceMan' Foley. The Nard Dog along with the KOKO Crew go really deep on the Wallabies’ last gasp win over the Flying Fijians in Newcastle, as well as breaking down the Lions’ hard fought victory over t…

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F1 at Downing Street - with the UK Prime Minister, James Vowles, Oliver Bearman + Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon 23:27

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To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street - the heart of government in the UK. In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual…

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Lando Norris: raising his game 47:12

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This episode is brought to you by Dropbox Dash, an official technology partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team. Now a multiple race winner, podium finisher and polesitter, Lando Norris is ready to take the next step in his Formula 1 career and become World Champion. To do so in 2025, he’ll have to beat his equally talented teammate Oscar Piastri. But…

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The Lions are Here and the KOKO Crew are Getting Excited as Test Match Time Rolls Around 1:13:44

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This week on the KOKO Show we thought to ourselves it is time for a little trip back to ‘No Guest Nonsense Land’, the second happiest place on earth, a place where the boys who sit on the couch week in and week out can truly shine and are at full liberty to derail this podcast if they see fit. Thanks to our fantastic headline sponsor Guinness we ar…

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Kofi Kyei on unity and diversity in the gravel community 52:30

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Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. In this episode: Kofi Kyei Gravel Union Talks podcast with hosts Carlo…

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Brad Pitt: becoming Sonny Hayes for F1 The Movie 28:48

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For F1 The Movie, Brad Pitt lived the high-speed life of a Formula 1 driver. He drove with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. He learned to race. He spent years shooting scenes at racetracks around the world. The result is what he calls ‘the most visceral feeling you will get in a race car of anything put on film’ - F1 The Movie, in cinemas …

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Sekope Kepu Packs in Tight with KOKO as the Lions Arrive in Perth 1:09:23

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This week on The KOKO Show the sirens have sounded and from all reports the enemy is well and truly at the gates. That is right the British and Irish Lions have arrived on our shores after getting their pantaloons and long socks ripped up by the pouncing ‘Win Pumas’ in Dublin. Thanks to our new headline sponsor Guinness, we are bringing people toge…

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Isack Hadjar: ‘I’m a fighter’ 43:22

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He took some blows on his climb to Formula 1. Now Isack Hadjar is toe-to-toe with the heavyweights. Hadjar’s first F1 race was over before it began, as he slid off the track on a rain-soaked day in Australia. He tells Tom Clarkson how previous setbacks helped him get back on his feet, and establish himself as one of the best young drivers in the sp…

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The Oracle Wayne Smith joins KOKO and We Can Smell The Lions Coming 1:16:53

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This week on The KOKO Show the lads serve up a big old bowl of rugby flavoured frosted flakes, regaling tales of the tape from the South to the North and everywhere in between. To help us on this journey as the enemy creeps ever closer to our shores, we are pleased to unveil our new major sponsor for The Lions Tour, it is the one and only, delightf…

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LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion 50:10

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Emerson Fittipaldi made history with Lotus in 1972 by becoming the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Championship. In 1974, he won the title again with McLaren. Emerson’s achievements on track are legendary, but his actions off track are just as iconic. In a special F1 Beyond The Grid Legends episode, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he refu…

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Joe Rokocoko Comes on Board and Totally ‘Rocks-KOKO’ to its Core 1:14:00

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This week on The KOKO Show the band is back together to celebrate the fun, frivolity and fineries that finals footy has to offer. We tackle all the action of the Super Rugby Qualifying Finals, whilst also looking forward to the seismically sensational Semi-Finals this coming weekend. Plus, we get a little naughty up North for all the footy loving l…

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Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac is ‘very interesting project’ 43:44

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This year is the first time Valtteri Bottas isn’t racing in Formula 1 since he started as a rookie in 2013, but the 10-time Grand Prix winner says F1 is ‘still the number one thing in my life’ and his priority is to get back on the grid in 2026. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Valtteri discusses all the options he has for his next move. Would he like to …

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Joe Schmidt, Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight Make KOKO Majestic Again! 1:21:34

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This week on The KOKO Show we have a very special episode for you. It is jam packed with all your ‘Ra Ra’ remedies and footy fixes, to ensure you, our faithful fans are up to date and completely informed for your next pint at the pub. In episode 24 the lads have gone above and beyond in the guest department landing three big names to dance with you…

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Getting hooked on Ultras with Nicole Van Batenburg 55:18

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Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. In this episode: Guests: Nicole Van Batenburg, Ultracylist Gravel Unio…

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Simone Resta: F1 car designer who swapped Ferrari for Mercedes 38:26

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When he left Ferrari to join Mercedes, Simone Resta took decades of experience with him. In Italy, he worked with Michael Schumacher and designed race-winning cars for Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Charles Leclerc. Now, his task is giving George Russell and Kimi Antonelli the best Mercedes he can. As Deputy Technical Director Simone is focus…

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All Hail The King! Carlos Spencer Holds Court over his KOKO Constituents 1:08:19

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This week on The KOKO Show we have pulled together an absolute humdinger of an episode for y’all, it has the perfect balance of flair, footy and funnies that will get the blood pumping to all your important places. To help us on that quest we enlisted the services of some Rugby Royalty, that is correct we have the Kiwi rig that every man and his do…

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Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality 57:57

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Dario Franchitti has had a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indy500. But earlier in his career, Dario had plenty of interest from Formula 1 and tested for a few different teams. So why didn’t he end up racing in the pinnacle of motorsport? Speaking to Tom Cla…

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Ilona Maher Shows KOKO that She is More than Just the Biggest Name in Rugby 1:11:11

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This week on The KOKO Show we have landed the biggest name in World Rugby. She has represented the USA at over 30 international Sevens Tournaments, won an Olympic medal and now she is doing her thing in the 15’s game in preparation for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Although her feats on the footy field are something to marvel at, it is her work off …

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Celebrating F1 75 with Mario Andretti 54:55

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Mario Andretti was 10 years old when the first ever Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix took place at Silverstone, on the 13th of May 1950. The 1978 World Champion has seen everything the pinnacle of motorsport has to offer over the past 75 years, and is one of just 34 drivers to win the ultimate prize, so he’s the perfect person to celebrate s…

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Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu Stop by KOKO to Celebrate their Lions Selection 1:05:20

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This week on The KOKO Show we have an absolutely smashing episode for you all. The lads are joined by the two Aussie British and Irish Lions Tourees, Mr Mack ‘Daddy’ Hansen and Mr Sione ‘The Scot’ Tuipulotu. We broke down with the boys, what it felt like to join this illustrious club, where they were when they got the news and which Australian wate…

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Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress 59:21

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When Claire Williams sold the Williams F1 team at the end of 2020, a very special 43-year association between the Williams family and Formula 1 came to an end. Founded by Claire’s father, Sir Frank Williams, in 1977, the team have won 16 World Championships – a feat only bettered by Ferrari and McLaren. Claire rose through the ranks – starting as p…

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Sione Tuipulotu is the Centre of Attention as KOKO Finalise their Locked in Lions 1:16:55

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This week on The KOKO Show the lads were plagued with a serious case of Les Kiss fever, but they didn't seem to be that phased by this particular ailment, as they delivered a wall to wall recap of the week that was in World Rugby. Firstly, the boys addressed the new appointment of Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, a decision that buoyed the boy…

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Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era 53:27

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As the new Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley is taking on one of the most exciting projects in Formula 1. With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And n…

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Ben Donaldson is a Perfect Ten, Adding a Little Credibility and Heaps of Hair to the KOKO Show 1:00:33

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This week on The KOKO Show the boys regroup after a big ANZAC Weekend and they reflect on all the magnificent footy that was played in round 11 of the Superb Rugby, whilst also looking forward to the final five weeks of the season and predicting which team will come out on top. In a weekend where the Brumbies had a stumble, the Reds caught fire, th…

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Piers Thynne: running McLaren's championship-winning factory 53:49

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Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008. He oversees everything that happens at the team's base, the McLaren Technology Centre, so he’s played a crucial role in their current success. How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finis…

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Billy Pollard Hunts for Easter Advice on KOKO whilst Super Rugby Twists and Turns Yet Again 1:08:05

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This week on The KOKO Show we celebrated the Easter Break with a rip snorter of an episode that really rolled the stone away and allowed the lads to sink their teeth into a wonderful weekend filled with choccy eggs and fantastic friggin footy. The boys get down and dirty hunting for all the little bits and bobs from the Women’s Super Rugby Champion…

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Esteban Ocon: feeling at home with Haas 55:32

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After five years with Alpine, Esteban Ocon is embarking on a new adventure with Haas in 2025. What challenges has he faced while settling into his new team? How is he getting on with new race engineer Laura Mueller? What are the strengths and weaknesses of their car? Esteban tells Tom Clarkson how he’s adapting to his new surroundings and how Haas …

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Pierre Schoeman Packs in Tight with KOKO as we Dive Into a Wonderful Week of Footy 1:08:29

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This week on The KOKO Show we get our Swoopy back from his impromptu golfing trips to make the group whole again as we break down a wonderful week that was in the world of rugby. The lads came together to run a fine tooth comb through the Super Rugby W Final that saw the Tahs tackle the Reds at North Sydney Oval, to make it back to back chips in 20…

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'The team is a big family' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid... 1:32

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Tom Clarkson reveals which Formula 1 star will be joining him on this week’s episode of F1 Beyond The Grid. Listen to the full show on Wednesday 16th March or you can watch their chat on the official F1 YouTube channel.By Formula 1

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Katherine Moore on creating gravel routes for her new guide book and Armchair Adventures with Olly 50:40

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Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. In this episode: Guests: Katherine Moore, author, journalist, podcast …

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Marc Gene: witnessing five World Champions at Ferrari 52:19

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Ferrari ambassador and former test driver Marc Gene has been with the team since 2004. During that time, Marc has had the privilege of working alongside five World Champions: Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and now, Lewis Hamilton. Do they all have a common trait that makes them so successful? What’s the differ…

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Tom Hooper Turns KOKO Country and the Boys Wrestle with a ‘What’s Drewing?’ 1:04:42

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This week on The KOKO Show the boys are dealing with some post Hong Kong hardships and Swoop forgot to tell us that he was off to NZ to play golf. However, the remaining members of our merry band go in deep and dark to tackle the world of footy as we look at the Superb Rugby, Superb W, the Singapore Sevens and Drew has a bone to pick with the Europ…

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KOKO Delivers Another Hong Kong Sevens Spectacular with Habana, Quirk, Big Jim and Andy Goode 1:12:15

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As advertised, the KOKO Crew took on the Hong Kong Sevens for the second year in a row and some people doubted our commitment to the cause, but let the record show we came, we saw and we most certainly survived. Thanks to the Discover Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tourism Board), Cathay Pacific and Ovolo Hotels for giving the show another phenomenal experie…

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Jaime Alguersuari: record-breaking debut to high-pressure exit 1:07:23

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Chosen by Red Bull aged 15. Suddenly launched into his first Grand Prix as the youngest driver ever, having never driven a Formula 1 car before. Racing for the Red Bull junior team, Jaime Alguersuari was expected to win. He was dropped when he didn’t. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jaime looks back at his rapid rise to Formula 1. From his surprise debut…

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Multi-day gravel riding: how to and tips by Andrea Lodder 52:09

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Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. In this episode: Guest: Andrea Lodder Gravel Union Talks podcast with …

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Pierre Gasly: believing in Alpine 47:32

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‘I wish I could fast forward’, says Pierre Gasly. Like all F1 drivers, Pierre is used to things happening quickly. He thinks Alpine will be fighting further forwards in a matter of months, and is impatient to get there. He knows how winning feels. He believes he can do it again. Gasly tells Tom Clarkson about the faith he has in Alpine and its lead…

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KOKO Goes No Guest Nonsense as the Boys Prepare Mentally for the Hong Kong Sevens 1:07:29

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This week on The KOKO Show the guys are gearing up for another round of slaying the dragon in Hong Kong. They are fired up to rock the Hong Kong Sevens to its core, having said that blind Freddy could see the air of apprehension and fear pouring off the fellas. There will be stories told, lessons learnt and fun to be had, the lads will be galvanise…

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Andy Cowell: Aston Martin 'want to win’ 49:06

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Aston Martin’s Team Principal knows what it takes to win in Formula 1. Andy Cowell leads a team which now includes Adrian Newey. They have the newest factory in the sport. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are in the driving seat. Owner Lawrence Stroll is funding the team’s future. When will these ingredients bring trophies? Andy tells Tom Clarkson …

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Tom Wright Carves Up KOKO and the French are Crowned Champions of Europe 1:19:02

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This week on The KOKO Show we are taking it back to the old school and dishing up only one succulent rugby meal for week 7 of the show. You guys have begged and bartered for us to take it back to the old form and we have listened. But fear not our ‘Ra Ra’ infected rugrats we have not deprived you of any awesome footy flavoured goodness. In this wee…

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Max Jorgensen Passionately Pillages our Podcast with his Fast Feet and Viking Spirit 45:37

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For your second psychological stroking by Dr KOKO this week, we have brought in a very special guest to help break down all your emotional walls and to peer deeply in the rubble of your hearts. That is right, this week the lads are joined by the slickest speedster in Sydney, a Tah that tallies tries quicker than Swoop sucks back a slippery nipple, …

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Liam Lawson: ready to go at Red Bull 47:57

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With 11 Grands Prix under his belt, Liam Lawson is technically no longer a rookie – but he is about to embark on his first full Formula 1 season in 2025 and race at many tracks he’s never driven before. So how does the New Zealander feel about this next step with Red Bull Racing? Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s UK headquarters in Milton Keyn…

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Super Rugby is Flying in 2025 and the Six Nations is Coming Down to the Wire 1:00:18

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This week on The KOKO Show we put all our shit aside and moved footy to the fore, breaking down all the round 4 action from both the Superb Rugby and Six Nations. The lads can't resist hooping and hollering at the hot throbbing product that is Super Rugby Pacific 2025, as they discuss a week of footy that was packed full of upstarts, uprisings and …

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'I felt so out of control': BTG returns Wednesday 12th March 1:37

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First up in 2025: Liam Lawson. Listen to a preview of the Red Bull racer's conversation with Tom Clarkson here. Don't miss the full episode on Wednesday 12th March. Listen to F1 Nation's 2025 Preview Romain Grosjean, Laura Winter + Tom Clarkson answer the big questions ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Listen here Experience F1 live in 2025 Head …

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Carlo Tizzano Steals the Show on KOKO with his Neurodivergent Joie De Vivre 50:55

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The second episode you lucky bastards get to sink your teeth into this week will go down in KOKO show history as a ‘Hall Of Fame’ show on every possible level. We are joined by Rugby Australia’s little engine that can and will, a back rower that tackles like he has rabies and banters beyond his years. Please enjoy the ‘Pest from the West’, the head…

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Aston Martin’s masterplan – Newey, Alonso, Lawrence + Lance Stroll from the BTG Archive 49:44

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Adrian Newey began his new job at Aston Martin this week. Is he the man who will make Aston Martin World Champions? How does Adrian’s arrival change Fernando Alonso’s future plans? How has team owner Lawrence Stroll transformed Aston since he took over in 2018? And what is it really like for Lance Stroll to have his dad as his boss? Tom Clarkson ha…

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KOKO goes LOCO for Super Rugby and Carlo Tizzano Stirs up some Beef with Curry. 1:00:28

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In this week’s first spoonful of The KOKO Show you all get treated to a tasty charcuterie board of fine footy yummies. This week the lads decided to do the ‘Superb Rugby Roundup’ a little differently, instead of winding their way through every game one by one, they decided to tackle another cracking week of domestic footy by illuminating their ‘Top…

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KOKO Locks in some Lions, sets up Super Rugby Round 3 and Dominates a Dear Drew 34:03

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For our second succulent slice of KOKO this week the lads get chiefed up about round 3 of the Superb Rugby Season as they lay out all their tips and tricks for the upcoming games, whilst unpacking who they believe is warming into season 2025 nicely. We know what you are thinking up north, these one eyed southerners wouldn’t know what good rugby was…