The APEX Podcast

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A weekly father and son podcast from two petrol heads, discussing the latest news and opinions from the world of motorsport. From Formula 1 and MotoGP to other racing categories, expect informed views, race reactions and occasional lively debates — always with mutual respect and a genuine love of racing. From the creator of The Grumpy Cyclist Talks Music, swapping guitars for engines while keeping the same honest, passion-led conversation.

  1. Jul 16

    27-“..Das ist Marc Márquez-Territorium.“

    „Das ist Marc Márquez-Territorium.“ Yep…you read that right. And yes, it’s in German! The MotoGP circus headed to the Sachsenring, and once again it proved to be Marc Márquez territory. The Ducati rider swept both the Sprint and the Grand Prix, taking his 10th MotoGP victory at the circuit. An incredible record. Jordan and I chat about why he’s so dominant there, how he keeps finding that extra edge, and why he’s now looking every bit the favourite for this year’s World Championship. We also dive into: 🏍️ Diggia crashing out. 🏍️ Another frustrating weekend for Bezzecchi as his season continues to unravel. 🏍️ Pecco Bagnaia quietly keeping himself in the fight. 🏍️ Alex Márquez looking strong until he, like so many others, ended up in the gravel. 🏍️ Maverick Viñales and the growing KTM story. 🏍️ Cal Crutchlow being confirmed to ride for LCR at Silverstone. Plus… 🏁 Moto2 saw Ortolá convert pole position into victory after Alonso crashed out. 🏁 Moto3 belonged to Urarti, while championship leader Quiness settled for a measured points finish. And over in World Superbikes at Donington… Bulega didn’t win every race… Yes…you really did read that correctly! 😄 It was another brilliant weekend of motorcycle racing, and Jordan and I cover it all. Have a listen and let us know if you agree with our thoughts…or if you think we’ve completely lost the plot! 🎙️🏍️

  2. Jul 10

    26-“..Rules are Rules..”

    It was a hot one… in more ways than one! 🔥🏁 Jordan and I got stuck into everything that happened at Silverstone last weekend, and let’s just say… we didn’t exactly see eye to eye on the race finishing behind the Safety Car! 🤣 We had a proper debate about whether it was the right call, and neither of us was prepared to back down! It was refreshing to see Ferrari back on the top step… and, just to confuse everyone, it wasn’t Lewis! Charles Leclerc drove a superb race and thoroughly deserved the win. Kimi Antonelli looked sensational all weekend, but a bit of damage to the car ended any hopes of victory. George Russell seemed to be playing hide and seek for most of the weekend, yet somehow still came home in second! 🤷🏻‍♂️ The McLarens of Norris and Piastri had mixed fortunes despite arguably having only the third-fastest car, while Max Verstappen’s trademark fighting spirit eventually ended with a trip into the gravel. The Racing Bulls were once again scrapping away for valuable points, and as for Aston Martin… well… let’s just say their home race is probably one they’d rather forget! 😬 Over in IndyCar, McLaren celebrated their first-ever 1-2 finish at Mid-Ohio, but the biggest talking point was the rumour that the legendary Scott Dixon could be leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years to join McLaren next season. If that happens… wow! 😲 As always, Jordan and I had plenty to debate, disagree on, laugh about and analyse. If you enjoy a bit of motorsport chat with plenty of opinions, a few laughs and the occasional disagreement, this one’s definitely worth a listen! 🏎️🏍️ Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Did we get it right… or have we completely lost the racing line? 😉

  3. Jul 3

    26-“..The weekend was alive with Russel and Trackhouse..”

    🎶 The hills were alive… well, not with the sound of music, but with the roar of F3, F2 and, of course, the main event – Formula 1! And Mercedes suddenly look like a team right back in the fight… again! 👀 Jordan and I break down everything from an action-packed weekend in Austria, including George Russell’s much-debated pole position after Verstappen’s off, Ferrari’s frustrating lack of race pace, and the ever-improving RB team. With Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both adding more points to the tally, are RB now the best of the midfield? Then it’s off to Assen for an incredible weekend of MotoGP action. What a circuit, and what racing across all three classes! We chat about David Alonso’s spectacular Moto2 victory, Máximo Quiles taking yet another Moto3 win, and a truly historic weekend for Trackhouse Racing, with Ai Ogura securing the team’s first-ever victories in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix. All that, plus plenty more opinions, debate and the usual motorsport chat, is packed into this latest episode. Click one of the links below, have a listen, and let us know if you agree… or completely disagree! 🏎️🏍️🎙️

  4. Jun 25

    25-“..we are coming for you..”

    ‘We are coming for you…’ That’s probably what the likes of Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Márquez, Di Giannantonio and Pedro Acosta are thinking after Aprilia have seemingly self-destructed over the last two MotoGP weekends. The Czech GP certainly wasn’t Aprilia’s finest hour and, with the factory Ducatis sharing the victories across the weekend, the championship is becoming increasingly fascinating. Jordan and I discussed in much more detail whether Aprilia are starting to feel the pressure, as well as Ai Ogura continuing to make his mark on the grid. In Moto3, the dream remains alive, while in Moto2 Alonso’s faultless ride somehow only yielded second place on the podium. Elsewhere, there was plenty to talk about in IndyCar too, with a McLaren victory at Road America and Romain Grosjean’s wheel dramatically parting company with his car. As always, there was plenty to discuss, debate and probably disagree about along the way! 🏍️🏁🏎️

  5. Jun 18

    24-“..now, about the REAL 24hr race in…Middlesbrough..”

    This latest episode isn’t just about the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, where a famous victory saw arguably the greatest driver of all time finally take a win in Ferrari colours. We also discuss McLaren looking seriously competitive, Mercedes having a somewhat mediocre race despite showing flashes of pace throughout the weekend, Alpine and Racing Bulls proving to be the most consistent midfield teams, and poor Fernando Alonso qualifying last at his home Grand Prix. We also dive into the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Toyota celebrated a fantastic result while Ferrari were nowhere to be seen at the sharp end. Then the spotlight turns to Jordan himself, who took part in a 24-hour karting race near Middlesbrough. He talks about the teamwork, emotions, pain, speed, sleep deprivation and pure adrenaline that come with endurance racing. Against all odds, his team crossed the line victorious by more than two laps. Remarkable. Exhausting. Brilliant. Have a listen and let us know what you think!

  6. Jun 11

    22-“..Bad luck, or no luck at all..”

    This episode sees Jordan and I discussing — and at times disagreeing about — the latest action from MotoGP at Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary, the Monaco Grand Prix, IndyCar, and the BTCC at Oulton Park. We chat about the battle between the pretender to the throne, Pedro Acosta, and the current king, Marc Márquez, as they continue their fight for supremacy. We also discuss the incredible rise of Kimi Antonelli, who continues to impress on the biggest stage, plus Ash Sutton leading the BTCC standings heading into the summer break (with the other Hamilton picking up some valuable points too!). And over in IndyCar, Josef Newgarden continues his remarkable run at one of his favourite oval circuits. As always, there’s plenty to discuss, debate, disagree on, and laugh about along the way.

  7. Jun 3

    21-“..The Italian Job..”

    This episode was an absolute delight for Jordan and I to record…mainly because it was an absolute delight watching MotoGP at Mugello! An Italian rider, on an Italian bike, winning in Italy…yes, Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia did the honours in stunning fashion. Pecco Bagnaia arguably had his strongest weekend in months, while an injured Marc Marquez was still impressively competitive throughout. Elsewhere, Moto3 delivered the usual chaos and excitement, Manuel Gonzalez dominated Moto2, Alex Palou just keeps on winning in IndyCar after another victory in Detroit, and Mick Schumacher looked on course for a podium before a rather unfortunate “rookie” error cost him dearly. Oh…and Toprak Razgatlioglu winning again in WSBK? That’s now 22 victories…predictable at this point!!! 😂 Add in fresh Ferrari and Charles Leclerc contract talk ahead of his home race in the glamorous streets of Monaco, and there was LOTS for Jordan and I to get stuck into.

  8. May 30

    20-“..Toto has a good headache..”

    Headaches…they are not pleasant are they really…Toto has a headache, and potentially a big one…with both of his drivers on the verge of knocking lumps out of each other’s cars, it’s going to be a fascinating battle in the Mercedes F1 camp. Jordan and I discuss all the action from last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, where McLaren faulted, Lewis was in great form, and plenty of other talking points emerged over the weekend. Should women race in F1? Indy 500 drama with the closest finish in history, Ross Brawn linked with MotoGP?!, action-packed BTCC at Snetterton with the Sutton vs Ingram rivalry stepping up another level, plus Nick Hamilton’s incredible achievement winning the Jack Sears Trophy…you had a tear in your eye didn’t you… Much was discussed… and plenty more besides!!!

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A weekly father and son podcast from two petrol heads, discussing the latest news and opinions from the world of motorsport. From Formula 1 and MotoGP to other racing categories, expect informed views, race reactions and occasional lively debates — always with mutual respect and a genuine love of racing. From the creator of The Grumpy Cyclist Talks Music, swapping guitars for engines while keeping the same honest, passion-led conversation.

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  • Creator
    R&J
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © R&J
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    The APEX Podcast