The SolomonTalksBikes Podcast

It's finally race week once again! After a number of weeks off, Solomon and Charlie are back to preview the upcoming race in Mugello. The Italian grand prix kicks off the first triple header of the 2023 season, so who do we think is going to make the most of the points on offer and who is going to fall short at the chequered flag? Plus, Solomon finally converts Charlie into an Alex Marquez fa...

With another week to chat before MotoGP returns in Mugello, it's time to welcome yet another amazing guest onto the show: Maddi Patterson! Maddi is an experienced writer, content creator, marketing manager and Aussie extraordinaire. Hosts Charlie and Solomon sat down with her to discuss her experiences in the sporting world, her thoughts on the upcoming women's championship, and how she...

Since we've got a few weeks off between races, we thought it high time to get another guest on the show. This week: BunnoGP from the Red Sector podcast! Bunno joins hosts Charlie and Solomon in taking a holistic look at MotoGP following the 1000th grand prix in Le Mans, chatting about our past, present and future with the sport. It's a lengthy one but well full of laughter and fun, so en...

Drama could be found everywhere you looked at the 1000th grand prix weekend in France, so let's take a dive! This week, Charlie and Solomon pick their favourite moments from a wild and wonderful weekend in Le Mans, and discuss how the championship is evolving after five rounds. Who is actually in the chase, and who is simply an early pretender? Also, Solomon pitches sprint races in Eurovision...

As we gear up for the French grand prix, it's time to talk bikes once again! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss the gossip and drama surrounding the silly season, and predict who will reign supreme in a potentially wet & rainy race weekend. Which riders will swim, and who will sink? Plus, Solomon expresses his love for former riders returning, and Charlie makes his co-host break...

It was hot, it was frenetic, and it stirred up plenty of drama - it's time to discuss the weekend that was in Jerez! This week, hosts Charlie and Sol chat about the many talking points of the last week, including a new championship, injury updates, penalties aplenty and more. Plus, Charlie has a new MotoGP-related pitch you won't want to miss.

With the lunacy of the opening three rounds safely behind us, it's time to look ahead to the safety of the European section of this year's MotoGP championship - starting with Jerez! Solomon and Charlie are here to prepare you with everything you need to know ahead of the Spanish grand prix. Also, Charlie has questions regarding the recently announced MotoGP movie, and Solomon pitches a b...

Three races in and three weekend's worth of drama - the 2023 MotoGP season sure isn't disappointing so far. On this week's episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon walk you through the highs and lows of the weekend that was at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Who surprised even the most experienced punters, who has work to do heading into the European rounds, and what do we make of...

MotoGP rolls into the music capital of the world this weekend, so it's time to predict the outcome of the American grand prix! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a look back at the history of the COTA circuit to try and figure out who will reign supreme in the third round of this unpredictable championship. With riders injured and penalties looming, who will survive this battle of attr...

MotoGP just refuses to stop being wild, uncanny and unpredictable. In this week's episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon tackle the big talking points surrounding the weekend that was in Argentina, including the race winners, the lopsided form from Aprilia and a rare mistake from the reigning champion. Plus, Solomon brags about leading the Tall vs Short rider's championship, and the boys put...

We're midway through one of the most entertaining seasons of Mario Kart to date, but who's going to conquer the Egg Cup? In this week's super serious show, Charlie and Solomon discuss the big talking points leading into the upcoming cup, including racers falling off Rainbow Road, the eternal Blue Shell debate, and which karter is going down in history as the Greatest of All Time. Yo...

The first race weekend of 2023 is under our belts, including the first Sprint in history, so it's time to talk bikes! This week, Solomon and Charlie break down the talking points of the Portimao weekend, as well as previewing the race to come in Argentina. Plus, Charlie backs an Aussie for success, Solomon names his favourite for the Moto2 crown, and the boys try out a bit of karaoke together...

We're finally at the start of the 2023 season! For our first race preview of the year, hosts Charlie and Solomon get to grips with expectations and predictions for the Portimao grand prix. Who do we think will reign supreme at the rollercoaster, and who won't be tall enough to ride? Plus, Charlie spends three uninterrupted minutes talking about documentaries, Solomon blitzes through Moto...

Pre-season testing is done, which means we finally have everything we need to start making brazen predictions about the 2023 MotoGP season... which we love to do on this show anyway. This week, Charlie and Solomon break down what was achieved by each of the manufacturers in Portimao, who looks the strongest coming into the season, and what we predict the final reckoning of the 2023 championship wi...

Welcome to our first guest appearance on the show! This week, we're talking the junior and intermediate categories for MotoGP, so who better to call in than Moto2 and Moto3 commentator Neil Morrison? We talk riders to watch, rookies with potential, and make some big hero calls on who is going to win the championships come November. Thanks again to Neil for joining us for this episode! 

Before we kick off the 2023 MotoGP season in earnest, it's a good time to look back on what happened in 2022! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a trip down memory lane and discuss the highlights and key moments that made up last season's MotoGP championship. If you're a new viewer to the sport, this is your chance to catch up on everything you need to know about last year as...

It's a very special episode this week as the podcast celebrates the milestone of its 50th upload! Hosts Charlie and Solomon take a trip down memory lane and discuss the highlights of the series so far, including both our favourite moments in the podcast and our favourite MotoGP moments since the show began. It's a fun little party, and you're all invited to listen along and celebrat...

What a week we've had in MotoGP! Bikes are back on track for the first time in 2023, and hosts Charlie and Solomon are here again this week to give you the full breakdown. We'll take a dive into the results from each manufacturer, highlighting the highs and lows of the testing week for each of them, and discuss what we expect from the season kicking off in March. Plus, we have to fawn ov...

Continuing on from last episode, it's time to talk about the tech changes that are set to shape MotoGP in 2023! Charlie and Solomon are here to break down everything you need to know about tire pressures, ride height devices, aero and more. Also, early reviews are in for the Sepang Shakedown test, which is bad news because Charlie cannot pronounce the word shakedown to save his life.

It's time to look ahead to 2023 and everything that's changing in MotoGP! On this week's episode, charming and handsome hosts Solomon and Charlie bite into the topics changing and shaping the sport heading into this new season, including rider swaps, new liveries, first-time circuits and more. It's also a great opportunity to discuss sprint races again, and there's plenty...

We're back, baby! After a short hiatus, SolomonTalksBikes is back for season two, and both Charlie and Solomon have returned to deliver the news and talking points of MotoGP in the best and funniest way possible. This week: MotoGP 101! We break down all the important points you need to know in order to watch the world championship in 2023. Plus, what have we been up to over the break, and wha...

With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it fair to have a special holiday episode to wrap up the 2022 season! On this week's episode,  hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss their wishlist items for the coming year in MotoGP, as well as their (very) early favourites for the championship battle in 2023. Plus, there's important conversations to be had on Pedro Acosta, KTM, the 2019 Mo...

As promised, this week's episode takes a look back on the year that was in the junior and intermediate classes of the world championship! Solomon and Charlie are here to take you on a tour through the season, highlighting the biggest moments of each championship, the riders that impressed us, those who fell behind, and how we see the 2023 championship panning out for both classes. Plus, how a...

That's a wrap on the 2022 championship, but there's still plenty to talk about in the world of MotoGP! This week, Charlie and Solomon talk about their biggest moments of the season, and take a look back at some of their predictions from the beginning of the year. Plus, there's news to cover, stat attacks from Charlie, and Solomon forgetting which riders are going where for 2023.

What a way to finish the MotoGP championship! On this week's episode, hosts Solomon and Charlie are here to discuss everything that happened in the title-deciding weekend in Valencia. Who were the heroes, who were the unfortunate losers, and who is already looking ahead to 2023? Plus, the energy drink championship reaches its tumultuous conclusion, and Solomon has one final crack at his speed...