audio by year 2008

* Some ranting. Well, actually, a lot of ranting
* Doug Hagy with Shadow Video Productions
* Tech Segment - Suspension systems (rerun from Episode #38)

We're back from our week off and we've got a pretty long show today. We start off with some news and e-mail, with ranting comments about all of that. After that, we move into some good stuff from Doug Hagy, owner of Shadow Video Productions, talking about track day videography. We finish up this week with a rerun from Episode 38 (back in the day) about front suspension systems and some various types that have been tried through the years.

Links this episode:
fans.moto.gp website at http://fans.moto.gp
Poll on Speed TV website about What Series You Are Waiting For at http://www.speedtv.com/news
Barry Sheene bio trailer at http://tinyurl.com/yvhcrb
Shadow Video Productions at http://www.shadowvideoproductions.com
Motorcycle Suspension photos at http://www.motogpod.com/suspensions

* News (sort of), e-mail, and odds n ends
* Laguna Seca Travel Notes Redux
* Call with Liam Shubert!

The show is a little bit all over the map today, but we have some really good stuff. We talk about several newsy sort of items and some great listener e-mail and then we have a call with Liam Shubert of the D'Antin Ducati Team. It's been a while since we talked with Liam and we've got some catching up to do!

Links this episode:
A California Yankee In Ducati's Court (Mark Elder story by Dean Adams) at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jan/080102-elder.htm
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motoliam.com
Biography Channel at http://www.biography.com (ask them to broadcast the Barry Sheene show!)
"The CatHouse" club at The Luxor at http://www.luxor.com/nightlife/ (can we get any less focused on MotoGP?)

(2008-02-27: edited MP3 filename and the feed to fix bad date in name. Hopefully this didn't break everyone's podcatcher!)

* Listener E-mail and some comments about Barry Sheene DVD
* A Plug For Charity
* Testing Kicks Off in Malaysia
* Call with Darren Carpenter About Track Days

The MotoGP circus is back in town after the winter break, with testing in Malaysia! Before we get to that, we have some reader e-mail about various things and a few comments, and then after the testing news we have a great chat with Darren Carpenter, talking more details on the ins and outs of track days! Good stuff, download the show and check it out!

Links this episode:
Crash.Net MotoGP News at http://www.crash.net/home~cid~6.htm
Barry Sheene DVD at http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/Champions/Legacy%20-%20A%20Personal%2...
Cycle To Cannes 2008 at http://www.cycle2cannes.org
Racing-Underground at https://www.racing-underground.com/

* Finally found a track bike!
* MotoGP Testing at Philip Island!
* MotoGP Testing at Sepang!
* Other Stuff!

Great call with Jules today, talking about the testing at Philip Island and Sepang. Before we get to that, I have some news to pass on, one item being that I bought that track bike I've been going on and on about! w00t! Overall, interesting show so download it and give it a listen!

Links this episode:
SpeedFeenz Motorcycle Gear Store at http://www.speedfeenz.com
Official Yamaha Racing website (Insider magazine) at http://www.yamaha-racing.com
Bayliss to race World Supers at Qatar, story at
http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2008/February/bayliss_rnd1.htm
Long Way Round website (episodes for only $1.99 each) at http://www.longwayround.com

* Listener E-Mail
* Save Mark Bracks!
* Call with David Podolsky of Chicken Hawk Racing
* Lame military jokes and an update on my son in boot camp

Fantastic call with David Podolsky of Chicken Hawk Racing about what exactly is going on with those round black things and why you might want to warm them up before a track day or race. Lots of interesting info in this call. Before we get to that, we have several great e-mails to talk about, ranging from corrections from the last show to suspension advice to more about the Barry Sheene video and bad bad news about Mark Bracks and what you can do about it. Lots of good stuff today and we even finish up with a little bit of Marine Corps chitchat about my son, who is currently in Marine Corps boot camp. There might even be an Air Force joke in here, if you listen carefully. Good stuff, download the show and listen!

Links this episode:
Save Bracksy Petition at http://savebracksy-petition.clubezy.com
Barry Sheene video in NTSC at http://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Personal-History-Barry-Sheene/dp/B000MKYJMS...
Traxxion Dynamics suspension (Max MacAllister) at http://www.traxxion.com
Catalyst Reaction suspension (Dave Moss) at http://www.feelthetrack.com
Chicken Hawk Racing at http://chickenhawkracing.com
United States Marine Corps oohrah site at http://www.marines.com

* Race Pattern Shifting
* Tech Segment: Big Bang Firing Order
* Chat with Jules about the IRTA Test at Jerez

Super good show today with some excellent listener e-mails followed up by a stupendous tech segment about Big Bang engines, courtesy of Scott Jones. After that, we chat with Jules about the IRTA tests at Jerez and some general predictions, ponderings and prevaricating about the upcoming season.

Links this episode:
Enter the contest at Chicken Hawk Racing at http://chickenhawkracing.com
Steve Jones Suite Deal at http://www.usmotogpfans.com
Scott Jones photography at http://www.turn2photography.com
Mark Kalan Photography at http://www.markkalan.com
DVD player region code and tv standards hacks at http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks

* Wales Air Ambulance Helimed Ride Out
* Contest Winner!
* Mini Tech Segment: Suspension
* Chat with Jules about World SuperBike season opener at Qatar
* Very brief update on MotoGP tests at Qatar

This week, we announce the winner of the contest to win a set of Chicken Hawk Racing tire warmers used by Ben Spies at Laguna Seca in 2007! There's also a mini tech segment about suspension and what exactly is going on when you hit a bump, followed by a chat with Jules about the World Superbike season opener at Qatar and some brief comments about the MotoGP testing also at Qatar. Download the show and have a listen!

Links this episode:
Wales Air Ambulance Helimed Ride Out at http://www.helimedrideout.co.uk
Chicken Hawk Racing at http://www.chickenhawkracing.com
Kropotkin Thinks blog at http://www.motogpmatters.com
World SuperBike Official Website at http://www.worldsbk.com
MotoGP Official Website at http://www.motogp.com

* What's on TV?
* Chat with Jules about World SuperBike season at Phillip Island
* Marine Corps Joke

Jules and I had a long chat about the World Superbike races at fantastic Phillip Island and we kind of neglected to do much for the MotoGP opener at Qatar or Daytona Bike Week! Big motortcycle racing weekend coming up, i hope you don't miss it! Also, some stfuff coming up on Discovery Channel that you should look out for! Download the show and have a listen!

Links this episode:
Troy's Story at Docurama at http://www.docurama.com/productdetail.html?productid=NV-NNVG107861
Troy's Story at Amazon online at http://www.amazon.com/Troys-Story-Incredible-Superbike-Champion/dp/B000Y...
Birth of a Racer on Discovery HD at http://dhd.discovery.com/tv-schedules/special.html?paid=66.14723.120576....

* Crazy Long Show Today!
* Chat with Jules about MotoGP Season Opener at Qatar
* No Less Than Three Calls With Liam Shubert!

OK, this episode might be a little long at over two full hours! But there's so much goodness to talk about and believe it or not, I cut out almost thirty minutes!!

Links this episode:
SpeedFeenz Motorcycle Gear Store at http://www.speedfeenz.com
RideOnTwo Forum at http://www.rideontwo.com
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motoliam.com
New! MotoGP Official Website not even mentioned in the show at http://beta.motogp.com

* MotoCzysz Documentary Premiere at Bagdad Cafe in Portland
* Chat with Jules about the Stoner Mystique

Only about 50 minutes or so this week, to make up for last week's horrifically long show. Good stuff this week, we’ve got a call with Jules Cisek about the Stoner Mystique and a report from Fergus Caldicott about the US Premiere of "Birth of a Racer" at the Bagdad Cafe in Portland. Check it out!

Links this episode:
Fans.Moto.GP at http://fans.moto.gp

* More about the Stoner Mystique
* Jerez Preview

Extremely short show today, only about 23 minutes of MotoGP fun. Jules is on vacation and I'm swamped at work. Still some very good stuff about the Jerez race this weekend, it's well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Steve Jones Charity Auction at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160223328427
VivaDucati.com at http://www.vivaducati.com
Midwest Cafe Racers Association at http://www.MCRAracing.com

* Jerez Wrapup with Jules
* Jerez Results
* Upcoming Schedule

Got a really good show today, nice long conversation with Jules about Jerez. Lots of opinion and insight, some smack talking, and sympathy for Grace over at Formula 1 Blog. She knows what I'm talking about.

Links this episode:
Colin Edwards QP save, MotoGP.com non-commentary version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_m-af2UXnI
Colin Edwards QP save, EuroSport version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1UlEQtdUGc
Colin Edwards QP save, Australian version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxARspGHQ2c
Fantasy MotoGP at http://www.mikeyscott.co.uk/fmotogp
RideOnTwo tipping competition (and all kinds of other good stuff) at http://www.rideontwo.com/

* Jules and Jim chit chat about WSBK Valencia and MotoGP Estoril
* WSBK Valencia wrapup
* MotoGP Estoril QP Wrapup and Race preview

AFM Racer Jim Race from Rideontwo.com joins us this week to talk about the WSBK Races at Valencia last weekend and about MotoGP at Estoril this weekend. We go over free practice and qualifying results and make wild guesses at what might happen tomorrow.

Links in this episode:
MotoGPnews forums: http://www.boardzero.com/motogpnews/
Example Rideontwo Estoril photo thread (warning: contains SPOILERS): http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1627

* Estoril MotoGP and 250 races - short reviews
* Discussion of Ducati and China rumours - 'cause we need more F1 like drama!
* Chat with Liam Schubert about Estoril, China and the usual Liam Stuff

Just a low key show after some great racing at Estoril. Jules chats with Liam Schubert of Alice D'Antin and does some minor news wrapups and race reports.

Links in this episode:
* Kropotkin's post on possible China round cancellation: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/17/378233.aspx
* Kropotkin's post on Hayden in 2009: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/17/378239.aspx
* Ghezzi-Brian website: http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/

* More on Ducati bringing in Troy Bayliss and Max Biaggi to help with the GP8
* Lots of Suzuki news
* WSBK races in Assen this weekend
* A chat with Liam Schubert

News items regarding Ducati and Suzuki, a reminder about WSBK races this weekend at Assen, and a phone conversation with Liam while he takes a morning walk over to one of his hangout spots.

Links in this episode:
Kropotkin on Melandri: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/21/380336.aspx
WSBK Assen 2007 race 2 Final Laps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i9Mg7l9DJk

* WSBK and MotoGP news
* Day one Shanghai summary
* Interview with Andrew Wheeler (professional motorsports photographer)
* Interview with Scott Jones (amateur motorsports photographer)

We start with a quick wrapup of the week's news. If you don't care about motorsports photography click "Stop" after the news segment. Otherwise continue to interviews with Andrew Wheeler and Scott Jones.

Links in this show:
Kropotkin on Yamaha in 2009: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/27/382438.aspx
Rossi Lookalike: http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/news/162455-0/rossi_lookalike_say...
Andrew Wheeler's photo site: http://www.automotophoto.com/
Andrew Wheeler's blog: http://automotophoto-andrew-wheeler.blogspot.com/
Scott Jones' photo site: http://www.turn2photography.com/
Scott Jones' blog: http://blog.scottjones.net/

* Bob is back!
* Championship Review with Darren Carpenter

Bob is back from a work & vacation related little break, and we get right back into the swing of things with a great chat with Darren Carpenter. We mostly covered the MotoGP championship so far, not so much a race review of the Grand Prix of China, but more like an analysis of the top ten riders in the standings and some opinions and chit chat. It's a long call, but it's interesting stuff!

Links this episode:
No links this episode.

A special episode featuring a long call with Liam Schubert giving us some important insights into his life with the MotoGP circus. Make sure you read Liam's blog post from exactly one year ago by following the link in these show notes.

You can always email Liam at liam@motoliam.com

Links in this episode:
May 13, 2007 blog entry at Motoliam.com: http://www.motoliam.com/2007/05/shanghai_stories_food_shopping.html

* Long Chat with Jules About All Sorts of Stuff

Kind of a rough and ready show today with a call with Jules where we talk about the China GP, World Superbike and Supersport, Ben Spies, the upcoming French GP at Le Mans and all sorts of other stuff. It's a little bit all over the map but it's a really good chat and well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Julian Ryder's article on traction control at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080513rn.htm

* A Touch Of News, Good and Bad
* Call with Jules Wrapping Up Le Mans and Stoner's Season

Another great chat with Jules this week about Le Mans and various things, including some spicy rumors and secret tidbits! I think you'll enjoy the call. Before we get to that, there's a couple of news items to cover, including the very sad death of Robert Dunlop.

Links this episode:
Death of Robert Dunlop at North West 200 road race at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7403931.stm
F1 Champion Michael Schumacher races in German Superbike series at Oschersleben at http://www.itv-f1.com/news_article.aspx?id=42681
Lots of Records for Rossi at http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/news/163367-0/updated_rossi_close...

* Listener email
* MotoGP and other motorcycle racing news
* Call with Liam Schubert about LeMans and Mugello

In this episode I answer a bunch of listener email, share some news items, and chat with Liam Schubert of Alice D'Antin MotoGP about the LeMans round and the upcoming race at Mugello.

Links in this episode:
AMA Superbike Class: http://superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080526a.htm
AMA Liter Class: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080529e4.htm
GP riders at a bee farm: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Quintet+enjoy+visit+to+Tuscan+farm

* call with Jim Race of rideontwo.com
* listener email and free practice news from catalunya

Jules talks with Jim Race of RideOnTwo.com about MotoGP at Mugello and World Superbikes at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.

Links in this show:
MotoGP @ Assen 2006 finish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlBf-PZkmi4
Bayliss saying his farewells to America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cN0LfYpnQc
Formula1Blog pocast: http://www.formula1blog.com/

* Blathering
* Long Call with Darren Chatting About the Catalunya GP
* Editorial: Passing and Pizza, WTF?

Bob is back, and no, he wasn't in rehab! We've got a long call with Darren Carpenter talking about the Catalunya MotoGP race, good stuff! We follow that up with a somewhat different feature, an editorial/commentary about passing in MotoGP compared to pizza and somewhat to other (much lesser) forms of motorsport, like, say, Formula 1. Interesting stuff, well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Dennis Noyes' comments on Ben Spies' prospects at
http://www.speedtv.com/article_print_view/844943 and
http://www.speedtv.com/article_print_view/845513
Watch the WindTunnel with Dave DeSpain segment with Peter Windsor and Darrel Waltrip debating passing at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?i=26729808...

* Call with Jules About Donington Preview
* Some Road Racing News

Long call with Jules about all sorts of stuff, I think it turned out pretty good and I think you’ll like it too!

Links this episode:
No links this episode.

* Listener Events
* Assen News
* Listener E-mail
* Call with Jules About Donington
* Shout out to The Hornrims!

I have to admit, the Assen jokes never get old. What can I say? I'm juvenile and immature. So, all two of you that actually read the show notes, I hope you have the same childish sense of humor. In any case, we've got a big show today with some news, some event notices, a listener e-mail, a long call with Jules about Donington, all wrapped up with a plug for MotoGPod listener Joe Popp's band The Hornrims! Check it out, I think you'll like the show.

Links this episode:
Wales Air Ambulance Helimed Rideout at http://www.helimedrideout.co.uk
2nd Annual Red Flag Fund Charity Auction, August 23rd, 2008 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL at http://www.redflagfund.org. Or send e-mail to jeff@redflagfund.org
Midwest Cafe Racing Association at http://www.mcraracing.com
The Hornrims at http://www.thehornrims.com Go Joe Popp!

* MotoGP On Broadcast TV in the USA!
* We Never Said Stoner Sucks!
* Assen Wrapup
* Track Day Mea Culpa

OK, we've got a really long show this week, almost two hours. But Jules and I were having such a great time with the call that we didn't want it to end! I think you'll like it and, hey, it will last one more commute or whatever you do when you listen to the show! We've got it all this week, a tiny bit of news, a wrapup of Assen, Jules and I explaining (again) our Stoner position, and a little lesson learned out on the track on my SV650. Good stuff, I think you'll like it!

No Links This Episode (too lazy)

* Luis d'Antin out, Hopper missing Laguna, Hacking called up to the show
* World Supers at Misano
* Sachsenring Preview and Championship Review

Another long show today with a long chat with Jules about the Championship thus far. Also some newsy bits and some general chit chat. And World Superbike as well! Plus, don't forget that the MotoGP race will be on CBS in the United States this weekend! Check your local listings.

Links This Episode:
Eurosport online petition at http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/keep-eurosport-motogp-coverage.html

* Getting Ready For Laguna Seca!
* Sachsenring Review with Jules

Kind of a hasty show this week, what with rushing around to get ready for the US GP at Laguna Seca. But Jules and I found time to have a good long call about Sachsenring, interesting stuff even if it's a little bit all over the place. And this is a new improved MotoGPod, now with 50% less Stoner bashing! =)

No Links This Episode

* OMG! Best Race of the Season!
* Kevin Schwantz!
* Nicky Hayden!
* Liam Shubert!
* Chat with Jules!
* Other stuff!

WOW! What a race, and it was so cool to be there. We've got a super big show today, very long but still only just barely touching on some of the things that I want to talk about with this race. After a race like that, I think we all need a break so it's just as well we have a few weeks until Brno. In this week's show, Jules and I do a rather long (shocking!) wrapup of some of the race highlights and general chitchat. Before we get to that, we've got some interviews that Jules and I recorded at Laguna Seca, including Kevin Schwantz, Nicky Hayden (not me interviewing him, but very interesting) and Liam Shubert! Some other good stuff, including a semi-drunken rant by yours truly. Download and take a listen!

Links This Episode:
Fuming Stoner Accuses Rossi on BBC at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7516543.stm
Jules' Awesome Race Pics at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0807usgp/
Steve Jones and the FANTASTIC Nicky Hayden Fans Trophy Suite at http://www.usmotogpfans.com
YouTube "Tribute to drivers (Fernischumi)" video link sent in by Jason Pryor at http://youtube.com/watch?v=BluQvEP6WnI

* 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

* 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

* 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_m...
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...

* 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

* 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...
RideOnTwo silly season thread: http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1599

* 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+...

* 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+Moto...
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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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+Hon...

* 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+Hon...

* 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....
Ride On Two topic "My Trip to Philip Island" by ilRazzo at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1994

* 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....
Ride On Two topic "My Trip to Philip Island" by ilRazzo at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1994

* 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.

* 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.

* 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

* 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

* 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_...
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

* 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_...
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

* 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_...
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

* 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_motorc...
Formula 1 R/C at http://www.formula1-rc.com

* 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_motorc...
Formula 1 R/C at http://www.formula1-rc.com

* 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_motorc...
Formula 1 R/C at http://www.formula1-rc.com

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* 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_motorc...

* 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_motorc...

* 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_motorc...

* 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_motorc...
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.ht...
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#post45... (part way down the page)

* 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_motorc...
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.ht...
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#post45... (part way down the page)

* 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_motorc...
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.ht...
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#post45... (part way down the page)

* 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_motorc...
An Hour With Carmelo Ezpeleta by Dennis Noyes at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-an-hour-with-carmelo-ezpel...
Honda Pulls Out of AMA at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sbk-american-honda-withdraws-...
Bayliss Accepts Rossi Challenge for the "Duel In The Desert" at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-bayliss-accepts-rossi-challe...

* 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_motorc...
An Hour With Carmelo Ezpeleta by Dennis Noyes at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-an-hour-with-carmelo-ezpel...
Honda Pulls Out of AMA at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sbk-american-honda-withdraws-...
Bayliss Accepts Rossi Challenge for the "Duel In The Desert" at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-bayliss-accepts-rossi-challe...

* 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_motorc...
An Hour With Carmelo Ezpeleta by Dennis Noyes at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-an-hour-with-carmelo-ezpel...
Honda Pulls Out of AMA at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sbk-american-honda-withdraws-...
Bayliss Accepts Rossi Challenge for the "Duel In The Desert" at http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-bayliss-accepts-rossi-challe...