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MotoGPod 2008-12-19

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:07:00 -0800

Episode 158: Honda Bails on AMA, Rossi Duel in the Desert, Other Stuff!! * Contest Winners Announced! * Call with Darren Carpenter About News Some interesting news this week in MotoGP, World Supers and AMA. Darren and Bob talk about the latest happenings and the future of MotoGP and all kinds of other stuff! Even some track day info! Links this episode: Buy the 2009 MotoGPMatters Racing Calendar at http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/11/18/the_motogpmatterscom_motorcycle_racing_c.html An Hour With Carmelo Ezpeleta by Dennis Noyes at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-an-hour-with-carmelo-ezpeleta-part-i/ Honda Pulls Out of AMA at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sbk-american-honda-withdraws-from-ama-road-racing/ Bayliss Accepts Rossi Challenge for the "Duel In The Desert" at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-bayliss-accepts-rossi-challenge-for-the-duel-in-the-desert//P1/

MotoGPod 2008-12-12

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:06:49 -0800

Episode 157: New News, Old News * 600cc Rules * Honda F1 and What It Means for MotoGP * Liam Chat After China (Repeat) * MotoGPMatters 2009 Calendar Contest! - A super long show today! For the second week in a row, the call with Jules didn't work out, but we had some stuff ready. We have a repeat (yay) of a FANTASTIC call with Liam Shubert from earlier this year, but before we get to that we cover some news and commentary about MotoGP, the new 600cc class, World Superbikes and even Honda leaving Formula 1! We're all over the place on this one! But it's a good show and you should download it and take a listen. Also, don't forget the way cool contest to win 1 of 5 2009 MotoGPMatters.com Racing Calendars! Just send an e-mail to contest156@motogpod.com to enter! - Links this episode: Buy the 2009 MotoGPMatters Racing Calendar at http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/11/18/the_motogpmatterscom_motorcycle_racing_c.html Enter the Contest to Win One of Five MotoGPMatters.com 2009 Racing Calendars by sending e-mail to mailto:contest156@motogpod.com Honda Quits Formula 1 at http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/172388-0/honda_set_to_quit_f1.html Cycle News Online at http://www.cyclenews.com 2001 600cc Regulations at http://www.fim.ch/sec/documents/f_6127.pdf MotoLiam is Coming Home at http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4513953#post4513953 (part way down the page)

MotoGPod 2008-12-05

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:01:13 -0800

Episode 156: Don't You Hate Re-Runs? * Race Commentary Pepsi Challenges from Laguna Seca 2007 & 2008 * Calendar Contest! w00t! - Real life is intruding this week and plans for a call fell apart at the last minute. So, in order to have something besides aimless drunken solo rambling, we now present a rerun of two very popular segments, the Pepsi Challenges of Race Commentary from the 2007 and 2008 US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca! Plus some odds and ends of news and a way cool contest to win one of five great 2009 MotoGPMatter Racing Calendars! Details at the end of the show. Ha! You have to listen to the whole thing. Links this episode: But the 2009 MotoGPMatters Racing Calendar at http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/11/18/the_motogpmatterscom_motorcycle_racing_c.html

MotoGPod 2008-11-28

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:44:09 -0800

Episode 155: Laverty and MotoLiam * Jim Race interviews Eugene Laverty * Jules Cisek interviews Lian Shubert Jules Cisek hosts episode 155 featuring an interview Jim Race did with Eugene Laverty followed by the long awaited return of Liam Shubert to the podcast. Tune in, this is definitely one. NOTE: this show was originally posted on the 28th but due to human error (read: Jules f'ed up) the feed wasn't updated. Sorry about the delay folks! Links this episode: http://www.eugenelaverty.com/ http://www.motoliam.com/

MotoGPod 2008-11-21

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:07:48 -0800

Episode 154: It's All About Nothing * Kawasakis Don't Suck * Shameless Pluggery * Chat with Darren Carpenter Well, this show is a little bit all over the map today, but good stuff!! We've got some reader e-mail and we do a call with Darren Carpenter about all sorts of interesting stuff. Track days, race bikes, the state of AMA, a little bit of everything. The call was fun to do and I think it will be fun to listen to as well, so download this episode and see what you think! Links this episode: MotoGPMatters.com Motorcycle Racing Calendar at http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/11/18/the_motogpmatterscom_motorcycle_racing_c.html Formula 1 R/C at http://www.formula1-rc.com

MotoGPod 2008-11-14

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:46 -0800

Episode 153: World Superbikes Season Finale at Portimao * Semi-Technical Stuff About MotoGP Electronics and Wrist Injuries * Bob and Jules Chat About World Supers at Portimao * Fast Ass Laps at Thunder Hill * Odds and Ends This show is a little bit all over the map, but good stuff to listen to! We start off with a really big shout out for Fergus Caldicott, then we do some reader e-mail about fast laps at Thunder Hill, Casey Stoner's scaphoid injury, and what is going on with MotoGP electronics. After that, we move on to a cool chat with Bob and Jules going on about World Superbikes at Portimao and all sorts of other stuff. Also, some details on how you can help injured motorcycle racer Aaron Clark. Links this episode: Help Aaron Clark website at http://www.getwellclarkie.com Adam Silver ripping around Thunder Hill in HD-ish video at http://www.vimeo.com/2229551 Brief article on Motogp electronics on Crash.net at http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/news/171505-0/motogp_electronics_insight.html EE Times articles on MotoGP electronics discussing the electronics on the Suzuki, Kawisaki and Yamaha MotoGP bikes at http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=211601082 Two other articles about the Kawasaki's electronics at http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=202101943 and at http://www.techonline.com/product/underthehood/201801296

MotoGPod 2008-10-31

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:01:39 -0700

Episode 152: Valencia Review and MotoGP Season Wrapup Sorta * On the Two Seater with Randy * Liam in Sepang * There was a race in Valencia! * MotoGP 2008 is in the books * World Supers at Portimao A lot of varied stuff this week. We start off with some great material recorded at Sepang by Peter Vincent, aka Dirt Bloke. After that, Jules and Bob talk about the fairly boring Valencia race, the MotoGP 2008 Season, testing at Valencia and a little bit about World Superbikes last round of the season at the new Portimao circuit in Portugal. Good call, lots of fun, download it and take a listen! Links this episode: Peter's Wild Malaysian Holiday at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=31310 Superbike Planet about Hayden's Last Moments in Garage 16 at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Oct/081027b.htm

MotoGPod 2008-10-24

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:23:24 -0700

Episode 151: Sepang Roundup and Valencia Preview * Let's Talk About The Malaysian Grand Prix * Miscellaneous Other Rambling * Valencia Preview - Jules and Bob chat about the Malaysian Grand Prix plus some other odds and ends. Bit of a weird one, but fun! Download it and take a listen! - No Links This Episode.

MotoGPod 2008-10-17

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:05:37 -0700

Episode 150: Sepang Preview * Talking About Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix * Talking About Some Other Stuff * Boston Globe Pictorial - Jules and Bob chat about the Malaysian Grand Prix and how the end is nigh for the 2008 MotoGP Season. Sadness, but we have 2009 to look forward to! The show is good, little bit shorter this week. Download it and take a listen! - Links This Episode: Boston Globe article at http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/10/the_2008_australian_motorcycle.html Ride On Two topic "My Trip to Philip Island" by ilRazzo at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1994

MotoGPod 2008-10-10

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:11:22 -0700

Episode 149: Bob's Big Date * Phillip Island MotoGP wrapup * Magny Cours WSBK wrapup * Another discussion of the tire rules Jules Cisek hosts with Darren Carpenter as guest. We discuss the MotoGP race at Phillip Island, the WSBK round at Magny Cours, and then we talk about tires some more with yet another perspective (Darren is a racer). Links this episode: Puig sucks: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Puig+on+Pedrosa+Hayden+and+Repsol+Honda+role

MotoGPod 2008-10-03

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:09:59 -0700

Episode 148: The Wheels Go Round and Round, plus Motegi Review * Single Tire Rule Discussed ad nauseum * Motegi Wrapup with Some News About the Championship - Jules and Bob meant to talk about Motegi but got sidetracked into a fairly long-winded conversation about the single tire rule and what it means for the sport. Eventually Motegi is discussed as well, because it was a good race and there were some very significant happenings that need to be mentioned. Good show, fun stuff! Download it and take a listen! - Links This Episode: Figure out world times at http://www.timeanddate.com

MotoGPod 2008-09-26

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:02:26 -0700

Episode 147: Motegi Preview, Vallelunga SBK Wrapup and Tire Chat with Jules * World SuperDuperBikes in Vallelunga * Control Tires Keep Rearing Their Ugly Black Heads * Sort Of a Motegi Preview A little bit shorter show this week, down to a more manageable level. Jules and Bob chat about World Supers at Vallelunga (go Haga!) and also a bit about some news on the control tire story, the AMA/DMG debacle and some chatter about Motegi. Good call, lots of fun, download it and take a listen! Links This Episode: Indy photos by Jules at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0809indy Kangaroo TV handheld video device (MotoGP needs this!) at http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/07/24/world.kangarootv/index.html and http://www.kangaroo.tv Lap around Spa Francorchamps with Rich Zane's nephew that works for Kangaroo TV at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ZeuEvanks Bob's Navy Convoy Security video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2-8dPtJ9k&fmt=18

MotoGPod 2008-09-19

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:04:25 -0700

Episode 146: Indy Wrapup with Jules and a Ton of Livish Stuff! * Mea Culpa * Bob and Jules Talk Endlessly About Indy * Lots of Great Stuff We Recorded On Site! Super long show today, yes it really is more than two hours long. We start off with a call with Bob and Jules talking about Indy and all sorts of happenings, and the second half of the show is some really great stuff we recorded while we were there. Interviews with Liam Shubert, Toby Moody, Marco Simoncelli and several other personalities; plus a lot of general observations while we were there. It's great stuff and I think you'll like it a lot! Links This Episode: Some Great Images from Indy by Jules and others at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1928

MotoGPod 2008-09-11

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:12 -0700

Episode 145: Indy Preview with Jules and Jim * Indianapolis Knows How to Put on a Show * Bob, Jules, and Jim Conference Call Great conference call with Bob, Jules and Jim (I refuse to use the term 'three-way') talking about World Superbikes at Donington and the upcoming Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix and (duh) Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We're also doing a combined MotoGPod/RideOnTwo meet and greet on Saturda¥, September 13 at 12:15 near the Media Center at Indy, so we hope to see you there. The show is good stuff, we had a great time doing the call and it turned out pretty good quality-wise, considering the hurdles involved. Download the show and give it a listen! Links This Episode: Indianapolis street signs honor MotoGP stars on the Official MotoGP website at http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Indianapolis+street+signs+honour+MotoGP+stars Liam Shubert on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F4lbo36ziQ Indy track map at http://www.motogpod.com/images/indy_track_map.jpg Indianapolis 2008 MotoGPod/Ride On Two Meetup thread at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1919

MotoGPod 2008-09-05

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:05:25 -0700

Episode 144: Eugene Laverty Interview and Misano Wrapup * Jim Race chats with Eugene Laverty * Bob and Jules wrapup Misano * Even some 250cc stuff this show! Great show today following a great MotoGP weekend at Misano! First off, Jim Race talks with Eugene Laverty, the Northern Irish 250cc racer who is filling in for Fabian Foret in World Supersport, about all sorts of great stuff! After that, Bob and Jules chat about the Misano race which was another eye opener, and even talk a bit about the 250cc championship which simply doesn't get enough attention. Good stuff, download it and take a listen! Links This Episode: Eugene Laverty breaking in new leathers (hilarious) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKQ6rMWYKDw Simoncelli calls Barbera a criminal at http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Simoncelli+brands+Barbera+a+criminal+after+latest+clash

MotoGPod 2008-08-29

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:05:25 -0700

Episode 143: Misano Preview and... TIRES! * tired of tire talk? apparently we're not (: * misano preview Jules Cisek and Jim Race chat about tires, Rossi and Stoner (and tires), and do a preview of Misano (with the occasional tire comment). Links this episode: GP Stats Visualization (requires Flash): http://www.minglebee.com/gp/ MotoGP 2009 Silly Season Overview: http://www.motogpmatters.com/page/2008/08/26/who_s_going_where_in_motogp_in_2009_sill.html RideOnTwo silly season thread: http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1599

MotoGPod 2008-08-22

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:01:32 -0700

Episode 142: Holy Schnikes, Will You Guys Please Shut Up! * Late Braking Gnus: AMA DQ's Mladin * Sad Note, RIP Toriano Wilson * Liam Chats with Jules * Brno Wrapup, sorta * Contest Winners! * Gateway Track Day with MCRA An insanely long show today! One day they'll get to a more manageable length, I promise. But until then, we have lots to talk about. Amongst other news, Jules and Bob do a Brno wrapup that is way all over the map about a race that is absolutely pivotal for the 2008 MotoGP Championship. We also hear from Liam and we talk about the really nice folks in the MCRA. Good stuff, download and listen to the show! Links This Episode: Mladin disqualified at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Aug/080821atf.htm MCRA Lightweight Superbike race onboard at Gateway on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-fWuRbnJDs Midwest Cafe Racing Association at http://www.mcraracing.com

MotoGPod 2008-08-15

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:21:52 -0700

Episode 141: MotoLiam and Mark Neale * MotoGP news * Catching up with motoliam at the Ace Cafe * Interview with Faster director Mark Neale * a Contest! Jules Cisek hosts this week's episode and catches with Liam Schubert at the Ace Cafe in San Francisco. Also a great interview with Mark Neale, director of the film Faster. Plus some news leading up to Brno and a last minute Brno FP1 report. Oh, and a contest: Free downloads of the film Faster from iTunes! Links this episode: Nicky Hayden missing Brno: http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/08/12/nicky_hayden_to_miss_brno_motogp_round.html SOUP interviews Kevin Schwantz: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Aug/080810-34.htm MotoLiam: http://www.motoliam.com Faster on iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMovie?id=273855148&s=143441

MotoGPod 2008-08-08

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:09:39 -0700

Episode 140: OMG DMG! * Write the BBC * Peter Lenz * Call with Darren Carpenter about DMG/AMA and track days and MotoGP Jules is taking the week off, but we've got a really great call with Darren Carpenter. We have some comments, news, opinions and general blathering about the Daytona Motorsport Group's takeover of the AMA roadracing rights, plus some other fun chit chat. It's a good call, so download the episode and take a listen! Links This Episode: Peter Lenz's website at http://peterlenz.com Pacific Super Sport Riders at http://www.pssrtrack.com Midwest Cafe Racing Association at http://www.mcraracing.com

MotoGPod 2008-08-01

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:01:01 -0700

Episode 139: US GP Commentary Pepsi Challenge * Late Braking Gnus! * Indy MotoGP Suite Auction * Listener E-mail (aka Stoner bashing) * Commentary Pepsi Challenge with Jules Yet another long show today (shocker!) but very fun to make and I think it will be fun to listen to. We've got some great listener e-mails, an awesome chance to watch the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix from the posh seats, an excellent call with Jules where among other things we compare four different commentary teams doing the commentary for the Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, and some fantastic "you are there" audio from Laguna Seca. Good stuff, download the show and listen now! Don't forget to check out the stereo Director's Cut of the Warm Up at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/2008-07-20-MotoGP-WUP-Audio.mp3. Links This Episode: Steve Jones' Indy MotoGP Suite at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160266683577 1988 USGP with Lawson/Gardener at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/feature1988usgp.htm Vermeulen Renewing with Suzuki? at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jul/080731c.htm Stereo audio from the Sunday morning Warm Up at Laguna Seca at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/2008-07-20-MotoGP-WUP-Audio.mp3