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The Asian flyaways begin in India this year for the first ever Buddh Grand Prix! This week, Solomon and Charlie are here to catch you up on MotoGP news and prepare you for everything to come in the following days. Who should you be keeping an eye out for in practice, and how is the rider market lining up for 2024? Also, Charlie has some pitches for punishments, and Solomon admits to having baby names saved on his phone.

It was a weekend to remember for some and one to forget for others - the European leg of the 2023 MotoGP championship is finally complete, so let's talk about it! This week, Solomon is joined by returning guest Renita Vermeulen to discuss the weekend that was in Misano - we cover the dominance of Martin, the heroics of Bezzechi and Bagnaia, and how the championship stands with 8 races to go. Plus, Solomon fangirls over Dani Pedrosa for an uncomfortable amount of time, and Renita compares the Marquez brothers to Mario and Luigi. Don't miss it!

What a weekend it was in Catalunya - and what a weekend we have coming up! In the last of our European double-header episodes, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a look back at all the drama that unfolded over the Barcelona MotoGP round, and take a look ahead to Misano and the San Marino grand prix. There were big crashes, big winners, and a huge amount of talking points to discuss - get ready for an absolutely jam-packed episode! Plus, Charlie attempts a podcast any% speedrun, and Solomon covers MotoE duties for the week.

The championship battle rolls on to Catalunya as we begin the second half of the season in earnest! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon are joined by Renita Vermeulen to discuss the upcoming eleventh round of the 2023 MotoGP championship. Which Spaniards will rise to the challenge of the imperious Pecco Bagnaia and make themselves into local legends? Also, there's plenty to discuss regarding the future of the Sito Pons team in Moto2, and some puzzling quiz questions from Solomon that need answering.

It was another Bagnaia masterclass at the Austrian grand prix, but what were the major talking points and drama that emerged from the weekend? On this episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss the silly season updates from the tenth round of the championship, and berate the stewards for some careless calls made during the MotoGP races. There's also junior classes to review and the infamous Tall Bois vs Short Kings championship to update you on, and Charlie has some musical updates to provide, so sit back and enjoy!

Ready to rock and roll at the Red Bull Ring? On this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon take a look at one of Ducati's most dominant circuits to see if anyone can wrestle their crown away in Austria this weekend. Will KTM perform at their home grand prix, or will Aprilia bring the heat as they did in Silverstone? Also, Charlie makes a reality TV pitch, and Solomon announces his undying love for a certain replacement Honda rider.

The rain came to play at the British GP over the weekend, and it sure did turn things on their heads! This week, join your hosts Charlie and Solomon on a wander through the Silverstone race weekend, looking into the key takeaways from our first race back after the Summer break. Which riders shone amongst the clouds, and which ones left more damp than dry? Plus, Solomon gets into the nitty gritty of silly season and the Moto2 title chase, and Charlie sends his co-host into fits.

After a lengthy and drawn-out Summer break, MotoGP is back in business this weekend, so it's time to preview the British grand prix in Silverstone! Charlie and Solomon dive into the history of the circuit, the riders and teams that are expected to be competitive, and how the championship is progressing at this halfway point. Who will reign supreme come Sunday? Plus, the Petrucci fan club returns in full force, and Solomon accidentally pitches a new theme song.

Only one more week until we're back racing! To celebrate, your weekly hosts Solomon and Charlie are discussing the transition from MotoGP's early 2000s to now, and how the sport has changed and evolved on a technical level. If you've ever wondered how the current concession rules came about, how the Japanese and European manufacturers differ, or any other niche technical queries, this is the episode for you! Plus, Solomon discusses his recent trip to the Barbie movie, and Charlie forgets who Augusto Fernandez is.

The Summer break continues to roll on, and this week we've decided to check in on the lower classes! Hosts Solomon and Charlie bring you their somewhat expert analysis on the junior, intermediate and electric classes, discussing championship contenders, impressive rookies, and the best races of the year so far. Plus, Goodwood festival just wrapped up - what were our thoughts on the biggest festival of speed on the planet? You'll have to listen in to find out!

As we continue to count down the days until MotoGP's return in August, it's time to look at how the rider market is shaping up for 2024! On this week's show, Charlie and Solomon take a dive into the conversations surrounding rider moves and contract negotiations happening in the background at present. There's plenty of intriguing movers and shakers in play, plus the potential for a very big breakup - so where will the riders all land? Tune in and find out!

Happy MotoGP break everyone! This week, school's in session as the SolomonTalksBikes team dissects the first half of the season. With special guest Elisa Viihde from the Red Sector GP podcast in to join, hosts Charlie and Sol rank each of the full-time riders based on how they've performed in the opening 8 rounds compared to our pre-season predictions. There's arguing, agreements, and everything in between to look forward to! Thanks again to Elisa for joining us, make sure to follow her on socials for more of her content.

The first half of the 2023 MotoGP championship has reached its conclusion! On this week's show, Charlie and Solomon dive into the talking points of a very dramatic Assen grand prix and break down the key moments for the riders and teams. Who heads into the summer break with some deserved R&R, and who needs to up their game in the second half? Also, Solomon shares his opinions on THAT incident with Acosta, Charlie pitches some taglines for the show, and the two join forces to berate the stewards together.

What an awesome weekend of racing we just witnessed! This week on the show, Solomon and Charlie get into the action from the Sachsenring, discussing who the biggest winners and losers were in a dramatic weekend of MotoGP. Can anyone beat the current Ducati army? Also, Charlie debuts a new segment on the show, and Solomon tries his hand and introducing the show to mixed results.

The triple header is in full swing, as MotoGP wraps up in Italy and heads immediately to Germany for the seventh round of the season! On this episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon pick their winners and losers from last weekend's Mugello round while looking ahead to the upcoming Sachsenring showdown. Will Pecco Bagnaia continue his run of form, or will Marc Marquez restore himself as king of the ring? Plus, Charlie designs a MotoGP circuit, and Solomon concedes the lead of the Short vs Tall championship.