Moto PG Ep 121: Rising (or should that be already risen?) Stars: Remy Gardner

And so it begins. The 2024 season is officially underway and the tone has already been set wth the episode title. It's a line drawn from Borrie's first poem of 2024 and if this effort is the measure then it's going to be a spectacular year all round. There's new segments, new music and new sponsors but - importantly - there's also the same old same old from our three intrepid 'analysts'. Hear the Gresini team meeting minutes, Rossi's letter, Freido's racer horoscope and much, much more. Oh, and give us money. Lots of it. Thankyou. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… SC-PROJECT (https://sc-project.com.au/) Harley Davidson (https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/index.html) BMW MOTORRAD (https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au/en/home.html#/filter-all) Compass Expeditions (https://compassexpeditions.com/) Grey Gums Cafe (https://greyguminternationalcafe.com/) TROOPER LU (https://trooperlu.com.au/) NOISEGUARD (https://www.noiseguard.com.au/) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) CF MOTO (https://www.cfmoto.com.au/) AMX SUPERSTORES (https://www.amxsuperstores.com.au) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au/) MADE IN GERMANY (https://www.migmotorrad.com.au/) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

It might not be racing but it's still men riding motorcycles stupid fast so testing is worth talking about. Of course, if you're going to talk about a topic it's best to have a guest who knows what it all means and for that, we have Simon Crafar. Or Yoda, as we call him. As always, Simon delivers expertise and insight in a way few can and it makes for an engrossing conversation. In return for these gifts we give you we ask for only one small thing: money. You can give us some by joining our Patreon Pit Crew (https://www.patreon.com/MotoPG) or by buying Borrie's books (https://www.shocknawe.com.au). Or just send it in the post, we don't care. Either way, press play and get educated on what unfolded at Sepang at the weekend. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… ​ And our sponsors:​ APRILIA (https://www.aprilia.com/au_EN/) MOTO GUZZI (https://www.motoguzzi.com/au_EN/models/v85-tt/) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MADE IN GERMANY (https://www.mig.bike/) BMW MOTORRAD (https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au/en/home.html#/filter-all) HARLEY-DAVIDSON (https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/index.html) Indo Insider Tours (https://indoinsidertours.com). NOISEGUARD (https://www.noiseguard.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) HONDA (https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/) SUZUKI (https://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/) TRIUMPH (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au/) WORLD ON WHEELS (https://www.worldonwheels.tours/) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 AGV HELMETS (https://agvhelmets.com.au/) GREY GUMS CAFÉ (https://www.facebook.com/GreyGumCafe/) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

Even though Boris kissed him last time they met in person Joel Kelso agreed to come back on the Moto PG pod but with one caveat: it had to be on Zoom. Smart lad. And you should be glad he did agree because as always this chat with the Darwin born racer was both entertaining and enlightening. He's back in Moto 3 in 2024 and as you'll hear he's confident it will be a successful season which is great news for Australian motorcycle fans. So go and join Patreon or send us money by some other means and then press play and enjoy. You're welcome. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

Some questions don't have answers. Like how does somebody who knows as much about motorcycles and racing as Leon Camier end up on this podcast? Something is clearly amiss but again, dear listeners, it is you who benefits because Leon is a genius. He knows things that others don't know and he shares some of those things with us. It is enlightening and educational and everything this show usually isn't which, frankly, is a refreshing change. So listen and learn and enjoy. And then send us money, either by joining Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MotoPG) or by buying Borrie's books (https://www.shocknawe.com.au) or just send us cash or cheque in the mail. Or deliver it by hand, we're not fussy. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

Remy Gardner has spent his life surrounded by people who know motorcycles and motorcycle racing so one can only imagine his shock when he found himself on the other end of a Zoom call with our three blowhards just before Christmas. But the 25-year-old never flinched and proved himself to be intelligent, thoughtful and articulate with his takes on his career and motorcycle racing more broadly. So brace yourselves, listeners, because in the same way Simon Crafar lifts the tone of the show when he makes an appearance, Remy Gardner is well worth the listen. Enjoy. (And sign up for the Patreon Pit Crew, you tight a##es). IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

We don't yet have a nickname for him (feel free to make suggestions) but what a pleasure it was to chat with the popular and talented Sydneysider, Senna Agius. Senna heads to the Moto 2 World Championship in 2024 and somehow figured enduring an episode of Moto PG in the lead up would be good preparation. It'll be interesting to see how that pans out (hopefully really, really well!). There's also Borrie's poem and a few snippets from the Moto GP rumour mill so all in all worth pressing play. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

You need to make a lot of good decisions to get to the top tier of motorcycle racing but even the best have the odd stumble. Jacob Raulstone has done everything right in his young career to date which is why he will be riding in Moto 3 in 2024 and you/we won't be. Given that, we can forgive him his poor judgement in agreeing to be part of this Summer Sessions madness and hope he can make a speedy recovery to common sense in time for the new season. In the meantime, we had a great chat and wish the young man nothing but the best and lots of success in 2024. Enjoy. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

There are three categories of Motorcycle racer. There are gods (which is all of them, even the Captain) there are aliens (Marquez, Rossi, Jorge etc) and then there is our guest on Ep 118, Mat Mladin. There are no words that really capture the essence of Mladin though thousands have been used to try. This interview is everything you would hope for and more and while we say a huge thanks (again) to Mat for taking part it is YOU, the listener, who should be thanking US for making it happen. You can do that a number of ways like buying Boris's books, joining our Patreon Pit Crew, telling your friends about us or simply sending us money. Or all of the above. (But if you can only do one, choose sending the money). And don't forget to enter our incredible SC Projects competition to win up to $5000 worth of sex cannon godliness from our major sponsor and great supporters, SC Projects. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

We love our fans and especially our Patreon supporters. We really do. But there's no diplomatic way to say this people - collectively, your'e not the sharpest tools in the shed. We are having a competition. A brilliant competition, actually. A competition so good even Trump would admit it's better than any competition he's ever held because the prize is sex cannons. Yes, you heard right, SC Project sex cannons to the value of $5000. You wouldn't think it would be hard to give away, would you? But it is. Because you've let us down, sadly. You either can't or don't read instructions and hence, we have a digital sack full of useless entries that don't answer the question. And that makes it difficult for us to give away the sex cannons. Do you see the problem? So because we are generous, here are some examples of how NOT to enter the competition. Listen to them. Then read the instructions. Then try to get it right. And if we do all that properly one lucky listener is about to be the sexiest bastard in their family/office/friend circle/the pub they drink at. etc. So get to it if you want that person to be you. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: MOTOR SPORT TRAILERS (https://www.motorsporttrailers.com.au) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page

There are few more knowledgeable, sensible or enlightened voices in Moto GP than New Zealand's Simon Crafar. And yet, for reasons unknown by mere mortals, he freely gives of his time to talk to a degenerate trio who spend the bulk of their time masquerading as podcast hosts and the rest of their time pretending they know something about motorcycles. The Lord works in mysterious ways and you, dear listeners, should be giving him praise tonight for he has bestowed upon you a great gift: Yoda talking testing and all other things Moto GP. So follow these instructions in order: buy Borrie's books at www.shocknawe.com.au; get down on your knees and thank your preferred higher power for delivering this episode to you (especially you non-Patreon leaches); press 'play'; enjoy. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT None of this would be possible without our magnificent sponsors. They support us, so it’s only good manners you should support them. Visit their websites, try and buy their products, sign up for their newsletters, and tell them WE SENT YOU. And we would be really pleased if you bought Borrie’s books. They’re a great read, they make great gifts, and it helps him to feed his family. If he can feed his family he tends not to rob people. All four of his masterpieces are here (https://www.shocknawe.com.au/)… And our sponsors: APRILIA (https://www.aprilia.com/au_EN/) MOTO GUZZI (https://www.motoguzzi.com/au_EN/models/v85-tt/) SAVIC MOTORCYCLES (https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/) SC-PROJECT OCEANIA (https://sc-project.com.au/) MADE IN GERMANY (https://www.mig.bike/) BMW MOTORRAD (https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au/en/home.html#/filter-all) HARLEY-DAVIDSON (https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/index.html) Indo Insider Tours (https://indoinsidertours.com). NOISEGUARD (https://www.noiseguard.com.au/) MONGREL BOOTS (https://www.mongrelboots.com.au) HONDA (https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/) SUZUKI (https://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/) TRIUMPH (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au/) WORLD ON WHEELS (https://www.worldonwheels.tours/) CMB Financial Services (https://cmbfin.com.au) or call 1300 262 346 AGV HELMETS (https://agvhelmets.com.au/) GREY GUMS CAFÉ (https://www.facebook.com/GreyGumCafe/) Simon Crafar's Riders For Dogs (https://www.facebook.com/p/Riders-For-Dogs-100093614162628/?paipv=0&eav=AfaTLpwgAXgkNJn0H4pewS10dMuN4GuDt4_g2hVdTu35PkAACM4hlblVNyQn8lyl-j4&_rdr) Facebook Page