Talking Away with Greg Haines

The Motorbike Racing Show: Around The Table - With Tommy Bridewell and Niek van Gelder

Tue, 21 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Warning! Pineapple on pizza is discussed in this podcast. We’re back in Motorbike Racing’s finest eatery – and the name suggestions have started! On this occasion, Greg Haines is accompanied by The Netherlands’ online racer/commentator Niek van Gelder and none other than reigning British Superbike Champion Tommy Bridewell, who briefly leaves the table to attend to wildlife matters!

Conversation topics range from Tommy’s move from Ducati to Honda (was it just for the money?) to the time he deliberately duffed up Christian Iddon in the woods at Cadwell Park! Plus: do the guys have a favourite film?

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The Motorbike Racing Show: Around The Table - With Lucy Wiryono and Sylvain Barrier

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Welcome to The Motorbike Racing Show’s virtual restaurant! In our first simulated culinary experience, Greg Haines is accompanied by Indonesian influencer and TV presenter Lucy Wiryono plus France's former World Superbike racer and double Superstock 1000 Champion Sylvain Barrier.

Conversation topics include Pedro Acosta, Toprak Razgatlioglu, what MotoGP’s new rules mean for WorldSBK and how social media can both positively and negatively affect us. Plus: what’s everybody drinking?!

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The Motorbike Racing Show: Alvaro Bautista on World Superbike and MotoGP

Thu, 09 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Double World Superbike Champion Alvaro Bautista joins Greg Haines for half an hour to discuss the current season and how he feels Scott Redding is talking ‘bulls***’ when it comes to weight limits. There’s also opinions on the new 2027 MotoGP regulations and plenty of questions from the listeners!

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Talking Away with Mario Andretti - Senna, Surtees, Sainz and safety

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100

When it comes to names in motorsport, they don’t get much bigger than that of Mario Andretti. Greg Haines is joined by the car racing legend in this Talking Away special. Topics include late greats John Surtees and Ayrton Senna as well as Ronnie Peterson, safety improvements over the decades and how the human element remains such a key part of sport. There’s also Mario's memories of watching Sir Stirling Moss in 1955 plus current Formula 1 and the Carlos Sainz comeback from hospital bed to victory in the recent Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 31/03/24 - Bagnaia-Marquez drama, Toprak heroics and Liberty buys Dorna

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0100

It’s been one of the most newsworthy weeks in the history of motorcycle racing! As Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia ran into each other in MotoGP at Portimao, Toprak Razgatlioglu was stunningly overtaking Alvaro Bautista at the final corner for World Superbikes in Barcelona. Elsewhere, news of monumental proportions is brewing as F1's Liberty Media purchases Dorna. Greg Haines brings you the latest. Happy Easter!

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 20/03/24 - Aldeguer to Ducati, Nick Harris on MotoGP and Bulega’s brilliance!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

MCN’s Michael Guy shares his opinions on the announcement that Fermín Aldeguer has signed a two-year MotoGP deal with Ducati – but what will this mean for everybody else? Nick Harris takes his turn in ‘Surtees Stories’, with a few other tales to boot, while Greg Haines brings all of the latest news from across the paddocks of MotoGP and World Superbike. What about Nicolo Bulega?!

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 14/03/24 - Qatar MotoGP, Ryder on Acosta, Supersport's Montella and WSBK test

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Greg Haines is joined by World Supersport championship leader Yari Montella following his impressive double in Australia. There’s also the first addition of ‘Surtees Stories’ in which Julian Ryder helps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of British legend John Surtees going down in history as a World Champion on both two wheels and four; Julian also shares his opinion on the Qatar MotoGP and Pedro Acosta.

Plus: the latest news from motorcycle racing across the globe and updates hot off the press from the ongoing Barcelona World Superbike test where Toprak Razgatlioglu has crashed!

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 07/03/24 - Pol Espargaro practices for MotoGP TV debut!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Pol Espargaro drops in to join Greg prior to his Qatar debut as a pundit on Spanish television. Ahead of the 75th MotoGP anniversary season, the 2013 Moto2 World Champion discusses whether Marc Marquez can win in Doha and the ongoing conversation about slowing the bikes following Pol’s massive crash in Portugal last year. There’s also a test of Pol's listening skills and the mention of a live goat in the MotoGP paddock – yes, you read that right…

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 04/03/24 - Action on the tracks, action in the law courts

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

With Pecco Bagnaia signing a new Ducati MotoGP deal and rumours of Dorna being sold to Liberty Media, there’s a lot happening in motorbike racing!

Greg Haines gets the latest from the top riders in the Jerez Moto2 and Moto3 test as well as insight from World Champions Neil Hodgson and James Toseland after a spellbinding start to the World Superbike season in Australia.

Also: a sneak 'peak' into Eurosport’s new documentary, ‘At Home With Alvaro Bautista’.

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 19/02/24 - Greg & JT's WorldSBK Preview (Part 2)

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Stand by for drama! It’s almost GO time! James Toseland and Greg Haines bring you the second part of their 2024 World Superbike Season Preview! In this feature-length episode there’s in-depth analysis into every team and rider on this year’s grid.

Plus: the latest from the Phillip Island test and news from BSB and MotoGP.

MISSED IT? Thursday 15th February - Part 1 of Greg and JT’s Preview.

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 15/02/24 - Greg & JT's WorldSBK Preview (Part 1)

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Eurosport TV commentators Greg Haines and double World Superbike Champion, James Toseland, bring you the first part of their 2024 season preview. There’s conversation on new regulations, new circuits and safety as well as chat-chit about the different categories and rookie riders.

Plus: the latest news from MotoGP and BSB as well as a call with newly-crowned New Zealand Supersport 600 Champion, Cormac Buchanan.

COMING UP: Monday 19th February - Part 2 of Greg and JT’s WorldSBK Preview, including an in-depth look into each team and rider on this year’s grid. What chance does everybody have?

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 08/02/24 - Sepang MotoGP testing

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

All of the latest bike racing news in 25 minutes! Greg Haines reviews the Sepang MotoGP test and we hear from Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Aleix Espargaro. There’s also World Superbike insight plus headlines from BSB, MotoAmerica and the sidecar community thanks to Barry Nutley. Plus: James Toseland’s 2024 season predictions and Chaz Davies drops in to discuss his new MotoE venture.

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 28/01/24 - WorldSBK analysis and opinions from Sylvain Barrier

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

It’s a packed Sunday show as Greg brings in all of the latest news from MotoGP, World Superbikes and BSB. There’s also Sylvain Barrier's special in-depth analysis from the Jerez WorldSBK test and our first ever ‘Soap Opera Moment of the Week’…

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 18/01/24 - Chat with MotoGP and WorldSBK's Danilo Petrucci

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

MotoGP and World Superbike star, Danilo Petrucci, drops in for a chat about the season ahead and takes in some listener questions. Every Thursday, Greg Haines gets the latest news, results and opinions from the world of motorcycle racing.

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The Motorbike Racing Show – 11/01/24 - James Whitham, Josh Close and James Toseland

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

New for 2024. Every Thursday, Greg Haines gets the latest news, results and opinions from the world of motorcycle racing. There’s conversation and insight on British Superbikes, MotoGP and World Superbikes with James Whitham, Josh Close and James Toseland.

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Talking Away with Tommy Bridewell - 2023 British Superbike Champion

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0100

One week on from claiming the 2023 British Superbike title by just half a point in the closest finale ever, Tommy Bridewell lends 35 minutes of his time to Greg Haines. The ever candid 35-year-old from Wiltshire delves into what kind of relationship he really has with team-mate, Glenn Irwin, as well as expressing the mountain of emotion overcome following the sudden loss of team owner Paul Bird. Taking centre stage is Ollie Bridewell, Tommy’s elder brother to whom he dedicated his championship following a fatal 2007 accident at the age of 21.

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Talking Away: Penalties in WorldSBK - Chaz Davies

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0100

Two weekends ago at Magny-Cours, the majority of the World Superbike paddock was perplexed as to why Alvaro Bautista was not handed a penalty for crashing into his Aruba Ducati team-mate, Michael Ruben Rinaldi. Heading into MotorLand Aragon this weekend, Eurosport TV commentator Greg Haines catches up with experienced riders Chaz Davies and Jules Cluzel for two very different points of view.

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Talking Away in 5 Minutes: French WorldSBK preview

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0100

After five weeks with no World Superbike action, the championship is back this weekend in France live on Eurosport and Discovery+. Commentator Greg Haines talks through what he considers the top points ahead of a baking hot French Round, ranging from Andrea Iannone to Adrian Huertas and the tragic loss of iconic motorcycle racing team boss, Paul Bird. Also available as a video on the GregHainesTV YouTube channel.

Note: After recording it was announced that Jonathan Rea is to sensationally leave Kawasaki for Yamaha in 2024, while Nicolo Bulega will become the new team-mate to Alvaro Bautista at Aruba Ducati.

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Talking Away in 5 Minutes: Isle of Man TT documentary

Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Ahead of the 2023 Isle of Man TT which starts this coming week, a new documentary is out entitled ‘No Room for Error’. After back-to-back viewing of all episodes, commentator and journalist Greg Haines gives his opinions on the programme which follows the dramas of last year's most challenging, dangerous and tragic motorsport event in the world.

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Talking Away in 5 Minutes: Toprak to BMW!

Mon, 22 May 2023 22:00:00 +0100

Would you believe it? Toprak Razgatlioglu and manager Kenan Sofuoglu have shocked the motorcycle racing world with a move from Yamaha to BMW for the 2024 World Superbike Championship season. In the first edition of Talking Away in 5 Minutes, Greg Haines talks about the surprise move and possible consequences for other riders. Also available as a video on the GregHainesTV YouTube channel.

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Talking Away with Vanessa Guerra - A life in bike racing

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0100

Greg travels to Madrid for a chat with Vanessa Guerra. With the exception of being a rider, there’s not much Vanessa hasn’t done in MotoGP. The conversation takes in her unique relationship with Marc Marquez, what it’s like being a team press officer at the top of motorcycle racing and her switch into the media which included the Inside Pass vlog with Red Bull. There’s also a trip down memory lane, including the time Vanessa’s racing brother found his collarbone where his elbow should have been, and just how nerve-wracking was it to appear on Eurosport? And did we mention how Colin Edwards tried to get her fired from Forward Racing? In a poignant moment, Vanessa recalls live broadcasting following the tragic loss of Luis Salom. There’s also the small matter of a karting challenge with the host (!) while Remy Tissier pops in and MotoGP commentator Louis Suddaby is on the line ahead of this weekend’s Americas GP.

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Talking Away with Steve Rider - Lewis Hamilton, Ayrton Senna and Murray Walker

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Steve Rider is a bona fide legend of British sports broadcasting. Talking Away in this episode, the BBC Grandstand turned ITV Sport anchorman has been there and done it in just about every sport imaginable. There’s plenty of nostalgia as Steve recalls the highest high of Lewis Hamilton winning the 2008 F1 world title on the last corner of the last lap of the last race and the lowest low of 3-time World Champion Ayrton Senna losing his life live in-vision at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. There’s also discussion on Steve’s invaluable contribution to the development of TV coverage for the British Touring Car Championship, including memories of the late Murray Walker and a clip from the great man’s first-ever BBC broadcast in 1949.

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Talking Away about the Portuguese MotoGP

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0100

In the first Talking Away race review, there’s two Gregs for the price of one as Greg Haines is joined by Polish commentator Greg Jędrzejewski. The key points are the new Sprint race, rider safety and the story of the weekend: Marc Marquez colliding with Jorge Martin and Miguel Oliveira. There’s reaction from MCN’s Michael Guy and insight from the recent BSB test at Donington Park from Dave Neal. Also featuring opinions from Matt Birt and Neil Hodgson as the controversy rages on into Argentina this weekend!

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Talking Away with Bob Warman - 50 Years in Television

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

In a Talking Away special, Greg is joined by Bob Warman MBE who this year celebrates half a century since his television debut in 1973. A well-known face and voice in The Midlands, Bob is recognised all over the United Kingdom chiefly for his news reporting on Central News, formerly ATV Today. In a life full of colour and movement, Bob discusses how it all began and his friendships with Countdown star Richard Whiteley and motorcycle racer Percy Tait amongst many others. He also recalls the horror of reporting live from the scene of the Birmingham pub bombings in 1974. As well as the news reporting which became his trademark, including hosting the UK’s first-ever breakfast TV show, Bob also presented The Price is Right and enjoyed an indoor firework party with Chris Tarrant. What are his opinions on social media and the fall of the manufacturing industry in Birmingham - and what does it take to be a successful broadcaster? With tributes from Jasper Carrott, Mary Nightingale, Nick Owen and Ozzy Osbourne.

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Talking Away about #1 for World Champion racers

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000

2023 sees both Pecco Bagnaia and Alvaro Bautista running No. 1 on their MotoGP and World Superbike Ducati machines. In MotoGP, it’s the first time the famous single digit has appeared on a bike for over ten years. With this in mind, should organisers make it mandatory for the top rider to use the lowest number? Greg is joined by a star panel made up of Dennis Noyes, Neil Hodgson, James Toseland, Michael Laverty and Michael Guy. Opinions may differ!

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Talking Away about Alan Partridge at Christmas

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas! Greg reunites with Phil Lennon and Andrew Cairns for a second Alan Partridge show complete with a festive feel. It was back in 1995 when Alan’s wife, Carol, left him for a fitness instructor. The team discuss how Alan coped (or didn’t) plus we revisit the classic ‘Bill Carr’ scene as previewed in December’s original Partridge episode. Also: get your pens and pencils at the ready to keep score in the Partridge Mastermind quiz. Jingle Bells!

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A-HA! Talking Away about Alan Partridge

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Greg is joined by family members Andrew Cairns and Phil Lennon to discuss their all-time favourite comedy character, Alan Partridge. There’s memories and laughs in equal measure as the team dissect Alan’s personality and make some real-life comparisons. Also featuring plenty of memorable lines, a delve into Partridge’s past and loads of wonderful moments relived about the oh-so-awkward fictional broadcaster. Back of the net!

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Talking Away about World Superbike weight limits

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Alvaro Bautista was sublime on his quest to the 2022 World Superbike title. However, some cried foul and said the Spaniard had an unfair weight advantage. A case of sour grapes or is there some truth in it? Greg chats with aerospace engineer turned bike racing man Nico Sartori who gives in-depth analysis of whether he feels a minimum combined rider/bike weight limit is necessary. With contributions from Loris Baz and Niall Mackenzie.

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Talking Away with Jules Cluzel - Breaking bones and hating social media

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Jules Cluzel is a French professional motorcycle racer. Soon to retire, the Grand Prix and World Supersport winner welcomes us into his Andorra home to discuss how it started, how he came to end his career and what he regards as his highlight. Following a string of serious accidents, there's major safety concerns about younger riders and a real disliking to social media. With tributes from James Whitham, Simon Buckmaster and Kenan Sofuoglu.

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