Best Open Paddock Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 516: Australian GP preview – Wide open! 44:49

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Favourite Phillip Island memories, the state of MotoGP without Marc Marquez (who can possible win in Australia?), thoughts on the series’ best racetrack and more as Adam, David and Neil anticipate round 19 of 2025.By Apex Radio Collective

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Episode 519 - Toprak signs off as a triple Superbike champion 1:12:09

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As the final round of the WorldSBK dawned it seemed like a foregone conclusion. There was little doubt that Toprak Razgatlioglu would be crowned for a third time as champion. Nicolo Bulega had proven to be an admirable rival but ultimately Toprak would have too much for his rival...that was the plan at least!The reality was quite different and ulti…

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Episode 518: MotoGP Australian Grand Prix Review – Tales of the Unexpected 1:15:39

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Surprising, riveting, overdue? The 35th Australian Grand Prix provided another notable episode of MotoGP. Adam and Dave down another coffee and call Neil who’s wrapped up against the Phillip Island winds to talk about round nineteen of the season.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Australia Thursday – Warming-up Phillip Island 23:46

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No Marquez, no Martin, no Maverick but arguably the most inviting and open palette for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. Apart from the weather. Adam, David and Neil (on the ground in Victoria) record their thoughts and opinions in the wake of the rider debriefs and ongoings at ‘PI’ on Thursday.…

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Episode 517 - Toprak and Bulega take the title battle to the final round... 1:01:03

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After a busy weekend in Portugal Steve and Gordo break down the action from Estoril. As usual in 2025 Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega shared the spoils. The duo will bring their title fight down to the final round of the year this weekend at Jerez and we look at how on Sunday it seemed that everyone had their own narrative to push...There was…

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Episode 515: Indonesia Review - Why was Mandalika such a wild and wacky weekend? 1:16:03

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If you love a surprise, the Indonesian MotoGP round at Mandalika was the grand prix weekend for you. A rookie winner, the favourite taking the champion out, and the man who dominated Motegi sinking without a trace. Why did Mandalika turn out this way? Neil, Steve, and David talk you through a tricky track, Fermin Aldeguer's triumph, Marco Bezzecchi…

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Paddock Notes: Indonesia Thursday - How's the hangover? 22:33

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Neil and David are joined by MotoGP commentator and presenter Louis Suddaby, who dials in from the media centre at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, to talk through the morning after the weekend before.What's Pecco Bagnaia's strategy for this weekend now that he's proven his mettle once more? Where will newly crowned champion Marc Marquez find his m…

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Episode 514 - Aragon WorldSBK Review Show 1:00:46

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On today's WorldSBK show we'll review the action from the Aragon Round of WorldSBK where the wins were split but the action was intense!Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega have been the story of the season but what do Steve and Gordo think of their title battle? Is it exciting or inevitable? Both of our Paddock Insiders weight in on the topic whi…

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Episode 513: Japanese GP review – Coming back and the comeback 59:44

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Ducati delight. 2025 is officially sealed and the narrative locked. But the race order and podium finishers might surprise a few. Adam, David and Neil offer their thoughts on the Japanese GP, the milestone and the moments.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Japan Thursday – Tempering expectations at Motegi 24:44

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Adam, David and Neil are European based for round seventeen of 2025 MotoGP but still have opinions and news after the first day of media work and debriefs in Japan. Join the crew on Patreon for further daily shows on Friday and Saturday.By Apex Radio Collective

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Episode 512: Japanese GP preview, our favourite Japanese riders and Gresini team talks 1:17:49

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Konnichiwa Motegi! MotoGP goes overseas for the next stint of the 2025 calendar with Japan up first. Adam, David and Neil talk about their favourite Japanese GP riders and memories, offer predictions for round 17 of 22 and also talk to Gresini’s Sporting Director Michele Masini about Alex Marquez and a sterling 2025 for the team. Pic by Polarity Ph…

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Episode 511: Casting a verdict on MotoGP’s new Hall of Fame 34:01

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Adam and Neil (plus Dani, Freddie and Kevin) comment on MotoGP’s freshly installed Hall of Fame; launched with a swish ceremony in Rimini last week. We discuss the criteria, the need, and the purposes of the new initiative as well as hear from a few of the ‘Famers themselves.By Apex Radio Collective

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Episode 510: San Marino GP review – Sweet Revenge 1:11:37

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A war of brands and limits pushed at a sunny and packed Misano. Adam, David and Neil raise microphones in the media centre at MWC to talk about the approaching finale of a startling (if expected) comeback narrative in 2025 but also a few other tasty observations in San Marino.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Misano Thursday: Are you Blue or are you Blind? 28:23

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There will be a new howl in MotoGP this weekend for round sixteen and the San Marino Grand Prix. Yamaha at least unveiled their V4 M1, and the Japanese firm’s big bid to return to glory will appear for the first time at the circuit where they won the title in 2021. Bastianini and MotoE news also discussed as Adam and Neil are at last joined by a ta…

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Episode 509 - Toprak dominates in France 45:11

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Magny-Cours has always been a favourite track for Toprak Razgatlioglu but having dominated the French Round of WorldSBK the Turkish star now has one hand on his third World Championship. Nicolo Bulega was his closest challenger but in reality it wasn't close last weekend. A triple podium for Bimota, Jonathan Rea in the podium fight, new riders on t…

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Episode 508: Catalan review – Sibling supremacy on home turf 1:12:53

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They did it again. Some tangible tension and some incident and accident to chat about this evening as Adam, David and Neil go through their views and opinions on the Catalan Grand Prix. Ratings, ‘Hire and Fire’, ‘Moments’ from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and more.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Magny-Cours - Jonathan Rea ready to sign-off from WorldSBK 41:45

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The WorldSBK paddock has plenty to discuss in France. Whether it's Jonathan Rea's retirement, Danilo Petrucci to BMW or the rest of the rider market. There's also what happens with engineers next year and the chance to sit down with Rea to talk about his career and the relationships he's built up over the years. Alex Lowes was teammate to Rea at Ka…

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Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday – slipping, sliding to the unknown? 27:50

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Adam, David and Neil are joined by friend and (incredibly well informed) journalist Thomas Baujard to talk about the themes emerging from the first day of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Is Marc Marquez vulnerable? What were riders saying about their new contracts? Yamaha’s V4 chatter, Barcelona bitumen and more predictions.…

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Episode 507: Catching Catalunya & MotoGP teams talk with Davide Brivio 1:23:40

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A full squad online to chat recent topics of 2025 MotoGP and to preview the Catalan Grand Prix: round 15 of 22 in the current series. We also talk to Trackhouse Racing’s Team Principal Davide Brivio about his riders and the changing landscape for independent outfits. Pic by Trackhouse Racing.By Apex Radio Collective

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Episode 506 - Jonathan Rea announces decision to retire 33:48

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Jonathan Rea will leave a legacy unlike any other when he hangs up his helmet after the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season. The six times World Champion confirmed his decision today and Steve and Gordo break down the career he's had and what it means for the Superbike World ChampionshipBy Apex Radio Collective

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Episode 505: Hungary Grand Prix review – An appetite for more? 1:15:00

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Balaton Park: a winner? We cast our thoughts from the new circuit on the fourteenth round of 2025 MotoGP, the red strain of the current series, two emerging challengers (perhaps) and more as the world championship pushes out of another double-headerBy Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Hungary Thursday – The level playing field and Dorna talk U.S. TV! 37:00

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Welcome to Balaton Park! The first Hungarian Grand Prix since 1992 is inching closer and Adam and Neil have been dodging rainfall in the brand new paddock close to Balaton Lake. Pecco’s diplomacy, Marc’s chances, Miller’s frustration, Moto2 mover gossip and an exclusive talk with Dorna CCO Dan Rossomondo about the new American TV outlet. Have a Lls…

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Episode 504: Red Bull Ring Grand Prix review! Plus, Gresini and KTM talk! 1:13:34

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The train rolls on for one rider, one team, one brand in 2025 MotoGP but Austria delivered a few talking points as well as the welcome sight of MotoGP cranked up to full pelt after the summer break (also hard on the anchors at one of the most demanding tracks for braking). Adam, David and Neil get on the mics from the Red Bull Ring Media Centre to …

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Paddock Notes: Austria Thursday – The sound of stability? 27:57

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Adam, David and Neil are joined by Austrian journalist Markus Zörweg at a stuffy Red Bull Ring to dissect the topics and comments of Thursday’s activities for round 13 of 2025 MotoGP. Injuries, Stability Control, the forthcoming Balaton Park & crowd expectations in Spielberg. Tuck in. Pic by Polarity Photo…

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Episode 503: Austria preview and making MotoGP TV 57:12

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The guys are joined by TV Producer Alannah Fellows as she talks about the effort behind-the-scenes to get MotoGP live on the screen. The hassles, the satisfaction, the near-misses and the expertise. We also preview the return to action for 2025 and the trip to the fearsome Red Bull Ring: will the Marc Marquez streak continue unabashed? Pic by Polar…

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Episode 516: Australian GP preview – Wide open! 44:49

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Episode 519 - Toprak signs off as a triple Superbike champion 1:12:09

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Episode 518: MotoGP Australian Grand Prix Review – Tales of the Unexpected 1:15:39

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Paddock Notes: Australia Thursday – Warming-up Phillip Island 23:46

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Episode 517 - Toprak and Bulega take the title battle to the final round... 1:01:03

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Episode 515: Indonesia Review - Why was Mandalika such a wild and wacky weekend? 1:16:03

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Paddock Notes: Indonesia Thursday - How's the hangover? 22:33

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Episode 514 - Aragon WorldSBK Review Show 1:00:46

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Episode 513: Japanese GP review – Coming back and the comeback 59:44

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Paddock Notes: Japan Thursday – Tempering expectations at Motegi 24:44

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Episode 512: Japanese GP preview, our favourite Japanese riders and Gresini team talks 1:17:49

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Episode 511: Casting a verdict on MotoGP’s new Hall of Fame 34:01

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Episode 510: San Marino GP review – Sweet Revenge 1:11:37

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Paddock Notes: Misano Thursday: Are you Blue or are you Blind? 28:23

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Episode 509 - Toprak dominates in France 45:11

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Episode 508: Catalan review – Sibling supremacy on home turf 1:12:53

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Paddock Notes: Magny-Cours - Jonathan Rea ready to sign-off from WorldSBK 41:45

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Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday – slipping, sliding to the unknown? 27:50

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Episode 507: Catching Catalunya & MotoGP teams talk with Davide Brivio 1:23:40

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Episode 506 - Jonathan Rea announces decision to retire 33:48

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Episode 505: Hungary Grand Prix review – An appetite for more? 1:15:00

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Paddock Notes: Hungary Thursday – The level playing field and Dorna talk U.S. TV! 37:00

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Episode 504: Red Bull Ring Grand Prix review! Plus, Gresini and KTM talk! 1:13:34

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Paddock Notes: Austria Thursday – The sound of stability? 27:57

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Episode 503: Austria preview and making MotoGP TV 57:12