The Moto Edition Podcast

TOM CAMERON (aka Tornado Tom) is competing in the 2026 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup sporting the race number 23.  To kick this episode off Jorge presented a little of the history of the Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) as it is now known, and delved into its focus on junior motorcycle racing talent as a pathway into the big league of professional motorcycle racing. And one of those talented juniors is ‘Torn...

IAN GROOM is a professional motorcycle coach with the California Superbike School. He is also founder of The Motorcycle Coach platform that provides remote motorcycle coaching services.  In this episode, Jorge and Ian discussed the importance and benefits of professional coaching for track day riders. They explored how coaching provides context and specific guidance that goes beyond general advice...

MARC WILSON is the operations manager for MEGA which runs ride days at Sydney Motorsport Park and Phillip Island GP Circuit. He is also a senior coach with the California Superbike School and one very knowledgeable bloke when it comes to motorcycle riding on track. In this episode, Marc and Jorge discussed Marc's recent experiences at The Bend racetrack, where Marc had ridden the full 35 corne...

TOM CAMERON (aka Tornado Tom) is an up and coming motorcycle racing champion in the making, now 13 years of age. He recently achieved a very difficult outcome - he won all three races in a round of the Oceania Junior Cup held in Sydney in March 2026. In the episode, Jorge dug into the pathway Tom has taken to get to where he is now, how he approaches his motorcycle racing, and his thoughts about t...

ANDREW SMART is brains behind the Ricondi leathers brand here in Australia, and the Race and Road motorcycle gear business. In this episode Andrew and Jorge chatted about all things associated with leathers and various aspects of motorcycle safety as it applies mainly to both track and street riders. They covered topics including leather versus textile, air bags, impact protection, helmets, and ev...

ADRIAN HASTWELL-BATTEN is a director of the California Superbike School in Australia. In this episode AyDee and Jorge discussed happenings at CSS for 2026, upgrades to coaching with technology, and a general chat about all things motorcycling. Remember to check out the CSSAU website here - https://www.superbikeschool.com.au   ————— SUPPORT THE TME PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode please visit,...

JACOB ROULSTONE is first and foremost a motorcycle racer. In this episode, Jacob and Jorge discussed the back story behind his life which has been dominated by motorcycles and racing. He first rode a dirt bike at 3 years of age, and has gone on to become a flat track champion, junior road racing state title holder, a participant in the Asia Talent Cup, European Talent Cup, JuniorGP World Champions...

MIKE JONES and STEVE BROUGGY: These two champions have been working together in a coach / pro-rider relationship for a long time now. It began way back when Mike was learning his craft through the California Superbike School under the tutelage of Steve, evolved into a formal relationship where Steve supported Mike personally and also with the aid of Pro-level Coach Adam Raffe, and has progressed n...

MISTI HURST is an ex-AMA pro racer, and a coach with the California Superbike School (USA branch). She is also an avid writer with a project underway to produce a series of books titled “Life in the Fast Lane”. IN this episode, Misti tells us about her career in motorcycling from a 24 year old novice, to racer, to championship winner and on to long time coach with the California Superbike School i...

MIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 8 of the 2025 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). This round was held at The Bend race track in South Australia, and brought a fantastic season to an end. The final results for the 2025 ASBK championship - 1st Josh Waters (381), 2nd Mike Jones (331), 3rd Ant West (303). We also spoke to Mike about ASBK plans...

APRIL RYAN is a go-getter. She is also a motorcycle enthusiast through and through and very active advocate of females in motorcycling. April founded the East Coast Female Riders, a Facebook group that has grown significantly since inception, and now has almost 10,000 members. She did this to create a "safe space" for female riders to go to, and connect with women who would positively su...

TOM DELEGRAM and ANTHONY SABBATINO are motorcycle racers and also the founders of Kustom Cockpits. Jorge has one of their inventions, the tank extender, attached to several bikes he rides and is now a huge fan of the product. So he jumped at the chance to sit down with Tom and Anthony and find out the history and evolution of their unique Kustom Cockpit product. What began as a project to develop...

MIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights after completing Round 7 of the 2025 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) at One Raceway. The discussion also included some tips for racers on how to get the most out of free practice leading into races. To follow Mike, visit his website and social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/   https://www.facebook.com/m...

NEIL CHAPPELL (AKA CHAPPY) is founder of the MiniGP Academy New Zealand, he is also a senior coach with the California Superbike School and long time motorcycle racer. Jorge and Chappy discussed preparations for the Mini GP series, including updates on sponsorship and rider changes in MotoGP. They explored the challenges and strategies involved in teaching juniors to ride motorcycles, focusing on...

CARLY BLACK is a coach with the California Superbike School based here in Australia. In this episode, Carly and Jorge chatted about her journey from car racer to motorcycle racer and then on to coach with the most famous motorcycle coaching school in the world. When she’s not riding bikes or coaching others, Carly runs a web design business. To follow Carly or to connect with her for web design su...

DANICA HAMPTON is a passionate motorcyclist and track day participant. She is also the 2021, 2023 and 2024 World Masters Weightlifting Champion. In this episode, Danica and Jorge chatted about her journey into motorcycling, motorcycle coaching, motorcycle racing, and also her involvement in World Masters Weightlifting. To follow Danica and learn more about her ventures, click on her social media l...

MIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his mid season insights after completing Round 5 of the 2025 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). This 5th round was held at Queensland Raceway. To follow Mike, visit his website and social media accounts: https://mikejonesracing.com/   https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing Mike’s...

PAUL BUTLER - Paul is a Wellingtonian (located in the north island of New Zealand), who’s 20 year career as a sports and private Physiotherapist has spanned the globe and includes working with track athletes, professional franchises and national teams, rugby league teams and players, rugby union, swimming, netball, and tennis professionals. He is now spending more of his time with motorsport profe...

KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES - From fighter planes to supercharged superbikes… in this episode, we dive into the story of one of motorcycling’s most powerful and iconic brands: Kawasaki. We’ll walk through their evolution, their landmark innovations, their racing dominance, and where they’re headed next. So tighten that helmet strap—this is going to be a fast one. ————— OUR SPONSORS The Bike Stig YouTube...

APRILIA MOTORCYCLES -This episode dives into a brand that might not have the mass-market presence of Honda or Yamaha, but when it comes to racing pedigree, innovation, and engineering brilliance — Aprilia punches well above its weight. From humble beginnings in post-war Italy to dominating the world stage in GP racing and Superbikes, Aprilia’s journey is one of bold ambition, cutting-edge tech, an...

SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES - This episode is about a brand that’s lived through war, rebellion, defection, domination on track, and some of the most outrageous speed records ever set on two wheels.  Yes — today, we unpack the evolution of Suzuki Motorcycles. Whether you’re a GSX-R nut, a Hayabusa cultist, or you just respect a damn good engineering story… you’ll enjoy this. ————— OUR SPONSORS The Bike Sti...

HONDA MOTORCYCLES - In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most influential names in motorcycling history — Honda. From humble beginnings in post-war Japan to MotoGP domination and cutting-edge technology, Honda’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.————— OUR SPONSORS The Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig   MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www....

YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES - From two-stroke rockets to MotoGP world domination, Yamaha has left an unmistakable mark on the world of motorcycles. So strap in — we’re about to take a ride through the history of Yamaha, from humble beginnings to high-tech racing machines. ————— OUR SPONSORS The Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig   MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minig...

DUCATI - Whether you’re a die-hard Ducatista or just curious about why these red rockets stir so many souls, this episode is for you. From radios to racetracks, here we explore the full-throttle history of Ducati Motorcycles. ————— OUR SPONSORS The Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig   MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/   ————— PRODUCTS WE US...

BMW MOTORRAD - From its humble beginnings to leading the charge in motorcycle innovation and racing glory — BMW’s story is one of bold engineering, adventure, and speed. In this episode we are diving deep into the incredible legacy of one of the most iconic names in motorcycling: BMW Motorrad. ————— OUR SPONSORS The Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig   MiniGP Academy...