Episodes
Greg Haines is joined by fellow co-commentator and two-time World Superbike Champion, James Toseland, and recently retired World Supersport Champion Chaz Davies for the final episode of the year.  What a year it’s been! Full of drama from start to finish, the guys analyse the season as a whole, take an insight into recently retired life, favourite moments, and of course, a look ahead to the new year and the new season.  From all of us here at Full Throttle, we wish you a fantastic holiday and...
Published 12/24/21
Greg Haines and James Whitham look back on a rainy weekend in Indonesia and salute new world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu after he secured his first title at the end of what has been a thrilling season of racing. And with the 2021 championship in the bag, thoughts already turn to next year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/23/21
After five weeks off, World Superbikes returns for the Championship Finale! Jonathan Rea has won the last six world titles but has to overturn a 30-point deficit in Indonesia to deny Toprak Razgatlioglu his first World Championship. Greg Haines is joined by James Whitham and James Toseland to discuss one of the most intriguing title battles they've seen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/15/21
Greg Haines and James Toseland come to us live from Argentina as the World Superbike championship charges on with Rea and Razgatlioglu still battling it out.  While over at Brands Hatch, Trystan Finocchiaro catches up with BSB Champion Tarran Mackenzie, alongside Niall Mackenzie, Jack Nixon, Cam Dawson and Ash Barnes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/18/21
Greg Haines is joined by Eurosport commentator, and former Scuderia Maranga rider, Trystan Finocchiaro to go through all of the classes across BSB and World Superbikes as the season slowly winds down.  Covering the excitement, the controversy, and the all-important question, who will be crowned British and World Superbike champion!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/12/21
Greg Haines and birthday boy James Toseland heap praise on Jonathan Rea and round up another eventful weekend of World Superbikes in Portimao. Plus reaction from the new WorldSPP300 champion, 18 year old Adrian Huertas, sealing the title in Portugal! Greg and James also discuss the future of motor-sport sustainability, and, a quick nod to the legendary Murray Walker. A jam packed Episode 16!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/04/21
Sadly, on Saturday, September 25, World Supersport 300 rider Dean Berta Viñales passed away following a multi-rider crash at Jerez. We use this time to remember him. Our thoughts and hearts go out to all of his family and friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/27/21
Greg Haines and James Whitham reflect on a dramatic weekend in Catalunya, with six-time world champion Jonathan Rea under serious examination from Toprak Razgatlioglu in the riders’ championship. Can Kawasaki get off the backfoot and propel the Northern Irishman to a seventh world title? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/20/21
Greg Haines takes a trip through the paddock after the eight ‘Title Fighter’ spots for the ‘Showdown’ were confirmed at the Silverstone round of the British Superbike Championship. Chats featuring BSB series and race director Stuart Higgs, FHO Racing team principal Faye Ho, rider coach at McAMS Roger Marshall, SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad rider Danny Buchan, and team principal of McAMS Yamaha Steve Rodgers. Greg also gets a few more words on last week’s controversy at Magny-Cours, after Kawasaki’s...
Published 09/13/21
Greg Haines and James Toseland are left bewildered by Kawasaki for their post-race protest that saw Yamaha’s Toprak Razgatlioglu denied a clean sweep at Magny-Cours. It saw six-time world champion Jonathan Rea bumped up to top spot from second in the sprint race. In such a tight championship, this has taken the paddock by storm!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/06/21
Mick Shanley is on hand to look at a thrilling WorldSBK season which is entering a crucial stage, a deep and detailed insight into life as Puccetti Kawasaki crew chief, as well as discussing the difficulty of trying to work on a race from a distance while stuck at home with Covid. Runaway British Superbikes championship leader Jason O'Halloran discusses his fine season and maintaining focus for the remainder of the campaign. In MotoGP, James Toseland looks back on the British GP at...
Published 09/01/21
Greg is joined by former double World Superbike champion James Toseland to pick through an action-packed weekend of racing in Navarra that leaves Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea neck and neck at the top of the standings and Scott Redding ready to pounce. James and Greg agree that should Northern Irishman Rea win his seventh title, it may be his best achievement while adding that the 34-year-old could soon train his eyes on becoming a 10-time world champion. Elsewhere, the conversation...
Published 08/23/21
Greg and James have a deep dive into the realities of the lives of racers after a difficult race at Brands Hatch  We get the reaction from treble winner Jonathan Rea, Andrea Locatelli reflects on his podium, and Scott Reading opens up about finishing the race after a horrible incident involving his close friend Brad Jones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/29/21
Greg Haines is let loose around the paddock after Knockhill for a spree of interviews and entertaining encounters, from the garages to the grid! Joining the interview spree was double race winner Danny Buchan, Kawasaki superstar Rory Skinner, Honda UK's Glenn Irwin, Full Throttle regular James Whitham, plus a whole hoast more. It's the 100th episode of Full Throttle! A huge thanks to you all for listening as ever! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/13/21
In the latest episode of Full Throttle, James Whitham joins Greg Haines to discuss the weekend’s action from Donington.   Toprak Razgatlıoğlu produced a spectacular showing at the Leicestershire circuit to announce himself as a genuine title challenger to Jonathan Rea in WorldSBK.   Elsewhere, Scott Redding struggled. The 28-year-old managed to salvage his weekend with a fourth in Race 2 after a “horrendous-looking crash” in Race 1. James and Greg debate Ducati’s struggles around...
Published 07/05/21
Greg Haines is joined by Dave Neal, motorsport editor at RICH Energy, to discuss Jason O'Halloran's masterclass at Oulton Park over the opening weekend of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.  Chris Iddon can count himself unfortunate not to have picked up a race win, having finished second to the Australian racer. Elsewhere, the chaps discuss the more processional round than usual, praising the calculated nature of O'Halloran's wins, and discuss defending champion Josh Brookes'...
Published 06/29/21
Ahead of the 2021 British Superbike Championship kicking off this weekend, Greg Haines looks ahead to the new season with Honda Racing’s Glenn Irwin and VisionTrack Ducati’s Christian Iddon. James Whitham gives us his Magic Moment from the past and Tom Booth-Amos drops by for a wide-ranging interview including the dramatic ending to his Supersport 300 race at Misano last week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/22/21
In the latest episode of Full Throttle, James Whitham joins Greg Haines to discuss the weekend’s action at Misano! Toprak Razgatlioglu claimed his first victory of 2021, eating into Jonathan Rea’s championship lead. Plus, the team analyse Michael Ruben Rinaldi’s two race wins, and reflect on the “madness” of Ana Carrasco’s victory in Misano WorldSSP300 Race 2.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/14/21
A stellar cast join Greg Haines on the latest Full Throttle, with World Superbikes stars Alex Lowes (Kawasaki) and Eugene Laverty (RC Squadra Corse) dropping in. WSBK heads to Italy this weekend with Jonathan Rea seeking to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship at Misano after four wins in the first six races. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/07/21
Jonathan Rea won twice in Estoril before dedicating his victories to Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, who tragically died during qualifying in Italy. Elsewhere, Garrett Gerloff caused a stir with his risk-taking and there was some yellow flag woe for riders.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/31/21
Another season, another chance for Jonathan Rea to rack up the wins in WorldSBK. And the six-time world champion did not hang around, winning the first two races in the opening round in Aragon. Greg Haines and James Whitham are back also to heap more praise on Rea and chat through the upcoming season on Full Throttle... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/25/21
It's the last podcast of the 2020 season! Julian Ryder joins Greg Haines to review an unforgettable World Superbikes season for all kinds of reasons. And we give marks out of 10 for each rider, as well as asking if anyone can stop six-time world champion Jonathan Rea in 2021... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/20/20
Greg Haines and Julian Ryder digest a sensational weekend of World Superbikes at Magny-Cours. There’s Rea milestones, Redding’s recovery and BMW fury at Garrett Gerloff, complete with interviews… but do they all mean what they say? BSB doesn’t go unnoticed, either, as five competitors stand a chance of the title on finals day! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/05/20
Greg Haines and Julian Ryder go back over World Superbikes first visit to Barcelona. There's also some random memories from Julian and plenty of laughs... just don't tell Niall Mackenzie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/21/20