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THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAR RIGHT NOW.

'What war?', you might ask? Well, I couldn't possibly tell you! Maybe the Duke of Luxenburg decided to invade Thailand. Maybe it's the manufactorers versus Liberty. Maybe cats and dogs are finally getting serious about it. All just as likely, right?

Okay, maybe if there was a war it would be about the second topic. And maybe that hypothetical scrap would be about a new rule that limits riders to a single bike all weekend, giving a whole new dimension to already disasterous crash-outs. 

And if that were the case, wouldn't that touch upon a topic at the heart of the sport? I'm talking here about crashes, about risk and its old companion danger. There's no denying it: we all love that MotoGP is a sport with serious teeth. But what is acceptible, what is moral and what is realistic? Consider this our little addendum to last week's race. 

Alright, enough blabbing on my part. Let's get Mat and Peter in here, eh?

Cheers!
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Well, that wasn't what we expected, nor what we wanted. Bloody disaster! 
In case you're reading this from some far-off future where people (hopefully) don't remember this race very well anymore, know that we had a pretty mess on our hands with bad, avoidable crashes galore. You could call it a lottery, you could call it a farce...but you can't call it racing. 
Understandably, Mat and Peter have some thoughts on the matter. What type of thoughts? Well, let's just say that as a producer I always love it when I get to flag an episode as 'explicit' on some platforms. And today? Oh brother, is that box checked.
And if that's a problem with you, just remember that swearing is a perfectly healthy way to deal with stressful days like today. Speaking of stress: how the hell do these riders do it? You know, having to restart the race again and again. Watching horrible crashes and knowing it could be you. It's harder than you think; just listen to Mat talk about the moment he realized his racing days where numbered. 
So yes, we have plenty to talk about today. Let's do it! 
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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! And additional thanks to flowerhead, who's music you can find here. 
Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

Oh dear, what a weekend! For want of a screw, the race was lost. Or, maybe I should say: for want of a proper screw. Yes, I'm talking about Marc Marquez, him having a screw loose leading to a rather painful absence for the man who'd absolutely shattered the lap record at Les Mans on Saturday. 
And it's bad news for Ducati, too, as Alex took a tumble within the first rounds today and left the door wide open for Aprilia to, once again, establish dominance. It looks like the greatest contest this year will be an in-house affair for the Bezz and his teammate Martin. Yes, it's the Axe Murderer versus the Mad Philosopher. Here's to many more battles to come! 
So yeah: bad news for Ducati. But maybe not as bad as you'd think. Why? Well, I could tell you that but I won't. Not because I don't like you, dear reader, but because we've got Mat and Peter ready to talk about it. So let's just wrap this up and hit play, alright?
Cheers! 
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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! And additional thanks to flowerhead, who's music you can find here. 
And thanks to our sponsors, OnTrack Experiences. Check them out if you want an easy all-in-one package for your favourite race!
Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

Come on, it's time to check out the best race ever. 
You might have noticed, but a lot has been changing in MotoGP recently. New owners, new rules, new tracks and the end of the 1000cc-era. It feels weird, doesn't it? Most humans, when unsure about the future, start ruminating on the past in search of answers. After all, it's often only when seeing where we came from that we can actually see how far we've come and how much things changed. But turn back the clock by, say, twenty years. What do we find? Well, it's the 990cc's last hurrah. There's money galore, courtesy of the tobacco companies, but those sponsors aren't coming back next year. In other words: it's the end of an era, all over again. 
So, Valencia 2006. In one corner, there's the late but great Nicky Hayden, aka The Kentucky Kid. In the other corner, it's Il Dottore himself. Whoever wins the race, wins the tournament. It's one of the greatest underdog stories in the MotoGP's history, ending in 'the greatest quote of my life'. 
That's Mat's words, by the way.
So come join us this week as we go back in time and rewatch this legendary race. Go here (right at the 4:00 minute mark!), mute the video, press start when we tell you and enjoy the live commentary!
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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 
And thanks to our sponsors, OnTrack Experiences. Check them out if you want an easy all-in-one package for your favourite race!
Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

VIDEO ALERT! We've got Mat and Peter live from Jerez, with their mugs on camera! I'd click this, if I was you! 
Normally after a race, you just pack up and go. If you hurry up, you've got just enough time to celebrate your victory or mourn your losses and still catch your plane.
But if you did that this week you'd feel pretty silly at the airport, because we've got testing to do! 
And it's a little bit of a special occasion, too, as we draw inevitably closer towards the end of the 1000cc bikes now looms closer and closer. Every test done is one less remaining. One tick closer on the clock to the history books of MotoGP. After today? Only two of those remaining. Get them while they're hot!
Having said that, what did we see today? Well, that depends on which manufacturer we're talking about. Let's just say that the value of a day like this might be a little different for a dominating giant like Aprilia than it is for, say, KTM...
Well, luckily we've got Mat and Peter on the case. And because yestarday's episode was rather brief, we've decided to share their findings with all of you instead of only with our super cool and special Patreon supporters.  And if you're a supporter, don't worry: we've got some pretty cool stuff coming up, just for you...
Okay, that's enough for now...enjoy this special update! 
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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 
And thanks to our sponsors, OnTrack Experiences. Check them out if you want an easy all-in-one package for your favourite race!
Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!