Box of Neutrals F1 Podcast

With Olav Mol. Ziggo Sport's Olav Mol talks about Max Verstappen fans, *that* Brazilian Grand Prix commentary, and his enthusiasm (ahem) for the French Grand Prix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Ben Edwards. Peter McGinley begrudgingly continues to fulfil his contractual obligations. Some world champion retires. Channel 4 F1 commentator Ben Edwards reflects on the 2016 season, though doesn't mention Placido Domingo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dieter Rencken. We eulogise Lewis Hamilton's excruciatingly slow loss of his world championship, Peter McGinley attempts to make his own sound effects, and Dieter Renckens he has the flu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We preview the last race of the season to honour the drivers who are retiring and/or being forced out of Formula One against their will, McLaren is disappointed with Fernando Alonso's progress as an actor since 2014, and some championship is up for grabs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Verstappen's racing was inspired, but the Olav Mol's 'Dutch' commentary was better. Peter McGinley refuses to apologise for not satisfying his fans. We shortlist our impromptu should-have-been champions awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dieter Rencken. All the teams make their 2017 driver line-up announcements after we record, which makes our references to Home Improvement sound embarrassingly out of date. Plus Dieter renckens Ross Brawn might be the man to make F1 great again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reference Burgo's Catch Phrase and Gardening Australia to balance Sebastian Vettel's Peter McGinley-eque language and keep the show family friendly on average. Also, a race happens in Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLaren prepares to thaw Martin Whitmarsh from his cryogenically suspended state, and Rob didn't manage to see the United States Grand Prix, so we talk about his sewerage problem instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Murray Walker. This episode requires no further description. Hear the full Murray Walker interview by subscribing to ABC's Motor Mouth podcast, featuring Box of Neutrals's own Michael Lamonato alongside Yassmin Abdel-Magied — http://bit.ly/MotorMouthABC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dieter Rencken. Mercedes wins the world championship, Lewis Hamilton escalates his Snapchat addiction, and staff members at Dieter Rencken's hotel are forced to listen to a conversation about Formula One in the lobby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter McGinley delivers Lewis Hamilton a championship pep talk, Michael consider the advertising value of tattoos on Formula One drivers, and Rob makes branding changes to the programme without ABC consultation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not much happens ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix, so Formula One gets excited about slight changes to the camber of a racetrack and Peter McGinley tells a slanderous story to liven the mood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter McGinley rediscovers his love for the not-V8 Supercars while Michael and Rob engage in some Small Conversation™. Formula One is referenced on several occasions in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We display our embarrassing lack of music knowledge, Peter McGinley writes off his chances of earning a superlicence, and the ABC inaugurates the exciting new radio game 'Moustache or nose hair?'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dieter Rencken. In order of importance: Peter McGinley is back; CVC Capital Partners sells Formula One's commercial rights to Liberty Media, about which we ask Dieter what he Renckens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter McGinley goes on his midseason break, bankrupting Felipe Massa of confidence and sending him into retirement. Michael and Rob discuss the effect of football hooliganism on motor racing, but the Herald Sun doesn't buy it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the return of racing for the Belgian Grand Prix upon us after the F1 midseason break, we ask the question no-one else will: is Lewis Hamilton a weather god? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael returns from his trip to find Peter has become a QC and Rob has forgotten the names of some Formula One drivers despite Box of Neutrals being a largely F1-based programme. Nothing else of interest happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dieter Rencken. Peter McGinley finds a new theme, Rob James talks about his dry lips, and Michael Lamonato asks Dieter what he Renckens about European trucking logistics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob is accused of hijacking his own show, Peter is accused of panelling without a licence, and Michael is accused of disrespecting the boot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Craig Scarborough. Michael interviews respected technical expert Craig Scarborough to Budapest's most glamorous F1 hot spot, Peter talks about soiled pants, and Rob reminisces about radio news themes of eras past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob makes more references to radio personalities from other stations than is probably reasonable, Peter McGinley makes more references to Neighbours, and Michael makes reference to Fernando Alonso's marital status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dieter Rencken. Michael is mistaken for Peter by a Dutchman, Peter makes some political jokes, and Rob makes an unsolicited reference to the Beatles, but none of this matters because this is a radio show and therefore probably banned by the FIA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter returns from Macau, where he tells us there's a famous race sometimes held; Michael travels to a UK fish and chips shop to attempt to reverse Brexit, or, failing that, for the grand prix; and Rob gets his fix of Lyndsay Buckingham for the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter McGinley is replaced by the Peter McGinley 1000™, Michael and Rob argue about what Europe is, and we revisit what Dieter Renckened about the Brexit effect on Formula One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.