The TT Podcast
Every week, Chris Pritchard and 2-time TT race winner-turned TV presenter, Steve Plater, are joined by a range of guests from the world of the Isle of Man TT Races to discuss their lives, their journeys, their ambitions, and their relationship with the greatest motor-sporting event in the world.
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35. Mike Booth - Part 2
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Boothy is back for part two of his guest appearance on The TT Podcast.
Mike talks through his journey to the TT, the life-changing events of TT 2022, and his recovery experiences over the last 12 months.
This episode does include graphic description of his inj...
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35. Mike Booth - Part 1
The TT Podcast is BACK and to kick off proceedings, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by Mike Booth.
Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss Mike's early racing career, some highlights away from the TT, and how he started making a career writing about motorbikes.
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TT Daily 2023: Preview Episode
To kick off this years TT Daily series, and give their predictions ahead of the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined in the studio by the fastest woman in history around the TT Mountain Course, Jenny Tinmouth and joined down the line by the newest member of the T...
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34. Josh Brookes - Part 2
In part two of the TT Podcast with Josh Brookes, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater hear of Josh’s determination to get on the TT grid, his gratitude towards other riders who have offered him advice over the years and his views on being a team mate of the fastest man on the course.
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34. Josh Brookes - Part 1
In this episode of The TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by Josh Brookes. Part One of the conversation sees the guys discuss Josh’s long journey from Australia to Europe, how a mixture of hard work and luck got him to where he is today and when he first came across the Isle ...
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33. Michael Dunlop - Part 2
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Michael Dunlop returns for part two of his conversation with hosts’ Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater. We hear of the friendship with Carl Cox, preparation for TT 2023 and what is left to win for Michael Dunlop.
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33. Michael Dunlop - Part 1
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by 21-time TT winner and all round TT legend, Michael Dunlop.
He’s part of the Dunlop TT motorcycle racing dynasty and has a unique view of the on-track highs and personal lows of motorcycle racing.
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32. Pete Founds - Part 2
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by Pete Founds for part two of their conversation. We hear the guys discuss how spending time as a passenger has benefitted his driving, the pressure that comes with being part of FHO Racing and why a lap record in TT ...
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32. Pete Founds - Part 1
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by 4-time podium sidecar driver, Pete Founds.
Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the benefits of spending summer holidays around the paddocks growing up, why he ended up going down the sidecar route an...
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31. Rob McElnea - Part 2
In part two of the TT Podcast with Rob McElnea, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater hear about Rob’s time with some of the greats of the sport and how he was able to learn from them; and why he believes he's the wrong size for to be a motorcycle racer.
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31. Rob McElnea - Part 1
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man with an illustrious racing career and a 3-time winner of the TT, Rob McElnea.
Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the levels of respect and focus required to take on the course, reminiscing abo...
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30. John Holden - Part 2
Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater welcome back John Holden to the show for more sidecar chat in part two of their conversation. The lads talk about the importance of Marshal’s for the event, and why John himself opted to volunteer at TT 2022.
Also, we get his view on what it takes to be a success...
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30. John Holden - Part 1
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man who needs no introduction, John Holden.
In Part One, John discusses how he feels age is just a number, the challenges facing sidecars today - everything from the preparation, to the weight of responsibility ...
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29. Mick Grant - Part 2
Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined once again by living legend of the Isle of Man TT, Mick Grant in the latest episode of the TT Podcast. Part two sees the guys talk retiring with no regrets, his view on the current crop of riders and the perils that come with managing our very own Steve...
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29. Mick Grant - Part 1
Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a legend of the Isle of Man TT, Mick Grant. Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the greats of the TT, Mick's first ever win in 1974 on “Slippery Sam” and why, if you enjoy riding a motorbike, you’ve got to ride the Isle of Man.
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28. Milo Ward - Part 2
In the second part of our TT Podcast episode with TT 2022 newcomer Milo Ward, he talks Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater through his first laps around the Isle of Man TT course in 2022, which he describes as the coolest experience of his life - and what his plans for TT 2023 were before he got inj...
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28. Milo Ward - Part 1
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater sit down with Milo Ward in part one of a two part conversation. The guys discuss the requirements for newcomers to the TT, the nerves and apprehension that comes with wearing the novice bib, and exactly how he fulfilled his dream...
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27. Clive Padgett - Part 2
Part Two of Clive Padgett’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater sees the guys talk Padgett’s historic TT 2009 Conor Cummins’ impressive 2022, Davey Todd having fun learning his craft, an appreciation for sidecars and of course, the future of Padgett’s Racing.
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27. Clive Padgett - Part 1
In the first instalment of Clive Padgett’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys switch focus between Clive’s day to day running of the legendary Padgett’s Racing to Clive’s own story and how his promising racing career was cruelly cut short.
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26. Ian Lougher - Part 2
In the second part of Ian Lougher’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys talk about his first TT win, which was in 1990. Ian explains how it was a challenging year with frustration at the European Championships and a misbehaving bike at the North West 200.
Chris and Steve...
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26. Ian Lougher - Part 1
In the first episode with TT legend Ian Lougher, he talks to Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater about the early days of his career. The Welshman holds an incredible 136 TT starts, 103 finishes, 29 podiums and 10 wins across five decades.
Ian tells the guys why he enjoyed early morning practice ses...
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25. Dr Gareth Davies - Part 2
In Part Two of his interview with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, Dr. Gareth Davies, one of the Chief Medical Officers for the TT, explains how Senior Race Day looks from his perspective - from the checks and simulations which the medical team sort before roads close, all the way to the decisio...
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25. Dr Gareth Davies - Part 1
Dr Gareth Davies, one of the TT’s Chief Medical Officers joins Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on this week’s episode of The TT Podcast.
Manx born and bred, Gareth tells the guys about his passion for the races, sharing experiences from his days watching from the hedgerows with his dad. He was ...
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24. Richard 'Milky' Quayle - Part 2
In Part Two of his interview with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, TT winner Milky Quayle talks more about his TT racing career as well as the next chapter in his relationship with the event, training the newcomers every year.
Milky discusses the feeling of not only stepping onto the podium at ...