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UK based motorcycle racing podcasts suitable for most ages, all the gossip and funny bits without the need of a 'Bleeper' ...most of the time. Speaking to guests from around the world about their careers in a down to earth humorous manner in hour long episodes. Guests have included Carl Fogarty, David Knight, Alex Lowes, Steve Parrish, Neil Hodgson, Sylvain Guintoli to name a few. Also proud media and marketing Partners of the British Mini bike racing championship.

Nathan Smith


    • Jun 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES
    • 4 SEASONS


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    Latest episodes from Mek' It Talk - BR8 Racing

    MEK' IT TALK - S4 Chloe Jones Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 60:42


    BMB favourite Chloe Jones talks about her journey in the racing world. Highs / Lows and predictions. Racing with OMG. BLU Crew England versus Scotland Predictions??  

    MEK' IT TALK S4 Ep2 - Toad in the Hole!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 97:54


    Rain rain go away. BMB announcements Give me light! Tyre choice Food choices Recap of the races.

    MEK' IT TALK S4 Ep1 - We are back - Redlodge Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 88:37


    Talking about all thing Pitbike. Touched a little bit on bike upgrades, trial bikes and of course season predictions. Derv will win again in 2021?

    MEK'IT TALK - STORM XMAS SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 60:58


    Xmas Special with Storm Stacey one of the young superstars in the BSB championships. Talk about his career, racing focus and all the mischief he gets up to in his spare time.    

    MEK IT TALK' Ep 10 S3 - Winter round 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 57:55


    Ellough Park, Dervs Symoto Thumb breaks Winter warmers Mupo

    MEK IT TALK' S3 EP9 BMB Season Wrap up and Exclusives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 82:30


    Walk the Talk Mental Health. Round up of Teeside. 2021 calendar Format changes for race weekends Baffles = Yes HP Limits coming. General chat about track walks and paddock life.

    MEK IT TALK Ep8 S3 Slippery Mill 2 - FIRE!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 120:14


    All the action from Whilton Mill. Bikes on Fire, big crashes , disaster on Saturday. Controversial subjects such as suspension and Saturday Warriors. Podcast Sponsored by Muppets Racing. Updates on the Michael Laverty , Vision Track Academy.  

    Badgers on the feet- 3 Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 78:34


    After a fantastic 3 sisters event its time to catch up on the latest news, gossip and happening from around the British mini bike paddock. 

    MEK' IT TALK S3 EP6 - PADDOCK LIFE - Whilton Rd3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 76:13


    Lots of subjects this time: Misano Mini GP 150 Marshalls Medics Brakes Set Up Paying Bills with Fruit Gums. Just another day in the BMB.

    In the eye of a "Storm" ...... Stacey -Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 44:32


    After a fantastic start to the BSB season we caught up with GR motorsports Storm Stacey to chat all things superbikes and everything else in-between.  What's inside... -Storms initial thoughts of the superbike -Just how nervous he actually was -Buying and selling cars -Working for a living to fund the racing -That bloody dog on Instagram -Why is everyone braking?  -Endo'ing around Donnington  -His thoughts on the Brookes/Irwin incident As always an amazing chat with Storm, as entertaining as ever and was certainly on form.  A huge good luck to Storm at Snetterton BSB round 2.   

    Is that a river or the channel? - MEK' IT TALK S3EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 59:29


    So Derv has been out riding bikes again and for a change kept them on two wheels. What was the feedback on the Ohvale 160cc. There really are some amazing people in the paddock and some talented youth coming through fast. Good luck to all riders at round 2!

    MEK' IT TALK S3E3 "SS TO THE FACE"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 74:40


    Ellough Park was a great success and went off with a bang, literally!! Riders chewing on a face full of tyres and cones and rolling around the floor like premier league footballers. Professionals versus Amateurs and the fastest kids on the planet all performing athletes the highest level.

    That is the worst i have ever seen you ride...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 88:07


    We look forward to the first round of the BMB with a Ellough park drive time special! Followers questions and suggestion topics also spoken about in depth!

    "He's got data you know" - Series 3 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 94:28


    Its great to be back first of all to all of our thousands of listeners, Series 3 and the first episode of the new BMB race calendar . In this pod! -News on the academy -Our predictions on the classes -Derv and Nath crashing to save the helmets  -Daynes got data you know?  -Thumb brake review -What really is the best, mini pit or bigger frames? 

    Conor Cummins - MEK' IT TALK S2 EP20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 57:19


    Living on the Isle of Man, owning a coffee shop and being a super start TT racer is just a day in the life of this talented racer. Will he give us the secret to his coffee blend or is he a secret tea drinker.   What we do know is he is a top bloke and we thank him for coming on the BR8 Podcast.

    Motorcycle Racing "Quiz-cast" Neil Hodgson V Taz Mackenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 27:09


    A new format in support of male mental health getting guys chatting, what better way than a motorcycle quiz! Join in yourself and let us know how you got on!

    Peter Boast - MEK' IT TALK S2 Ep19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 83:44


    2 wheel specialist, Flattrack , bsb, 

    Tarran Mackenzie - MEK' IT TALK S2 EP18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 88:39


    Nath flies solo with the midlands based riding speedster that is Tarran Mackenzie for a chat about his career and what happens if dad does not catch him when coming into the pits. His honesty is for all to hear and such a great guy. One to watch in 2020 when we finally gets going.

    Lissy Whitmore MEK' IT TALK S2 EP17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 51:49


    The Purple Princess joined us to have a discussion regards BMB and her future race plans. Lissy also discussed what it's like to be a lady in a perceived male dominated sport. Super insight into the mindset of a talented young rider.

    Bradley Smith - Mek' it talk Series 2 Ep16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 81:58


    A catch up with one of Britain's best talents on two wheels that has been produced in the last decade, Bradley spoke about his full career and what is coming up next for him...maybe a surprise or two.  A big thanks to Brad as he was super easy to speak to and his personality definitely lived up to his on track talents. We wish you the best of luck in the upcoming season...

    Peter Hickman - MEK' IT TALK Ep15 S2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 78:12


    The Fastest man on two wheels, inspiration for many and childhood rebel. The one and only Peter Hickman!! Talking about the BSB, TT and of course BMB and the Ohvale.

    John 'Hopper' Hopkins -MEK'IT TALK S2 Ep14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 52:20


    John Hopkins, the man that ran at the front of Moto GP for numerous years, that came across to the BSB and made himself a legend and has fought and won his off track battles.  A fantastic guy and a pleasure to speak with, take a listen to get to know 'Hopper' that little bit more than you ever have before. 

    David Knight MBE -MEK'IT TALK SP Ep13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 82:29


    It was a pleasure to catch up with multi enduro world champion who dominated his sport over a long period.  Still to this day racing and looking forward to his new adventure of tackling the toughest off road race on the planet the Dakar Rally.

    Patreon BMB Special-MEK' IT TALK S2 EP12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 145:27


    During Lockdown we wanted to catch up with some of our most supportive fans.   We bring you some of the interviews in a quick fire catch up session   BMB Special.

    Sylvain Guintoli -MEK IT TALK Ep11 S2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 81:45


    The nicest guy in bike racing. Sylvain has so much experience and knowledge it's unreal. He tell's us the reality of being a racer in Motor GP, WSBK, BSB. Great to have him on the show.

    Danny Buchan -MEK' IT TALK S2 EP10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 88:41


    A hot prospect for this years BSB if it ever gets started, is our guest today. Straight talking Danny Buchan talks through testing and his racing career. Ups and downs but as they say cream rises to the top, we are excited to see how Danny does when the flag drops again.

    Ryan Vickers -MEK' IT TALK - S2 Ep9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 91:05


    A genuine nice guy, flying to fame in BSB after only a short time on track we had the pleasure to have Ryan on with us talking about his career. Thank you to our sponsor HG Concept!

    Isolation with -BR8 MEK IT TALK S2 Ep8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 81:10


    At a time when racing is paused and we invest time in our loved one, friends and family - BR8 Racing Media wanted to update you on what we have been up to. Ovale Ellough Park experience. Bike Maintenance. Thank yous.. Parker Carb Bambino amongst other things.  

    BMB Paddock Guests-MEK' IT TALK S2 Ep7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 112:17


    MEK' IT TALK S2 Ep7 ** BMB Paddock Guests** We managed to catch up with Supermini Champion Jo Dickinson!! and his race support and 2 -stroke specialist Richard Slinn from Trick Tuning. We also caught up with the main man James Mozzy Mozz tika !! :-)   Everything from the technical points of bike set up to more about dodgy hair cuts. The Bucci? Mini Bikes and riding pasts.

    Steve Parrish - MEK' IT TALK S2 Ep6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 54:15


    Is there anything Steve Parrish can not do.  Superstar on 2 wheels, 4 wheels and 6 wheels. Best friend of the cult hero Barry Sheen - we had the pleasure 17years to the day from his passing to get his old friend on and understand the world of motorcycle racing as it was done in it's hay-day.  Some hilarious stories about his youth and the antic he used to get up too. BR8 are so grateful for your time.

    Storm Stacey part 2- MEK IT TALK S2 Ep5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 67:38


    He is back and tell us how things are after the big move to the top class!   Entertaining as even and insight into the world of BSB.

    Carl Fogarty-MEK' IT TALK S2 Ep4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 78:09


    The icon that is Carl Fogarty joined BR8 Racing Media for a chat about his career.  His new Crankshaft Brewery - Pale Ale.  Very nice!! CCM Motorcycles project and the limited edition bikes. Who is the greates british rider etc etc etc, what a legend.

    MEK' IT TALK S2 EP3 - **BROWN SAUCE**

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 67:06


    General updates on the British Minibike championship. Nath's Haircut, Brown Sauce Sandwiches and of course loads of stuff on bikes for you to devour. Also some world news , New tracks and our picks for the top. Happy Listening :-)

    MEK' IT TALK Ep2 S2 - **Alex Lowes Special **

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 78:21


    Alex Lowes following his big move to TEAM GREEN talks to us about training, plans , aspirations and his chances in 2020.   Great guy who smells good too. Next British champion?

    MEK' IT TALK EP1 S2 - **Neil Hodgson Special **

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 110:31


    BR8 Nath and Derv caught up with the Legend that is Neil Hodgson. Talking about racing, family, mindset, Moto Gp and his newest venture which is Mackenzie Hodgson Insurance. Insurance for the bikers out there. We can not thank him enough for his open and approachable style and we are sorry for making him late for his Taxi!!!   Thank Neil   BR8 Racing Media

    MEK' IT TALK 18 - END OF THE SERIES ** GANDALF SPECIAL **

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 92:24


    Well thats series 1 complete. We are happy to have The Ginger Gandalf , Dan Pearson in with us for a little chat.   Thank you for all the support and all of the young riders and old riders that have worked with us in this short period.   Keep the throttle pinned!! Enjoy what you do!! and MEK' IT TALK BABBI    

    MEK' IT TALK 17 - **Storm Stacey Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 100:37


    Storm Stacey one of the youngest and most talented riders in the UK opens up about his life and all things racing.   Great Podcast.   Big hope for the future of UK Racing.

    MEK'IT TALK 16 - BRING YA BAFFLE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 54:17


    BR8 try and answers all your questions outstanding from the pre-season.   Lot's of videos to come on our you tube also.

    MEK' IT TALK 15 - Dom and Chrissy - Chasing the Racing Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 133:05


    We caught up with Dom and Chrissy from the popular  Chasin' the Racin' podcast. Great discussions about circuit and road racing. Confidence and passion for racing. Pitbike racing.

    MEK' IT TALK - Lee Jackson ****Special ****

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 50:47


    BSB and British Mini Bikes Fastest lap Training , He always beats Richard Cooper in the GYM. Nervous Wee anyone?

    MEK' IT TALK - RICHARD COOPER *** SPECIAL ***

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 58:47


    Richard Cooper comes on to talk about all things big bikes and Pitbikes. Burnt Potatoes Rear Breaks Old tyres!!!!

    MEK' IT TALK 12 - Coughing up a lung !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 61:35


    Tye Kinton - Sponsored podcast Stretton racing. Parents race. (parade) 140vs160cc Lockwell racing. Tattershall Dervan wins his first race. Jack Newton wins twice.

    MEK' IT TALK EP 11 - Is 10 BOB - 50p???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 71:34


    Tattershall. New Bikes PARKER SYMOTO PMT 2020 FOCUS RIDER

    MEK' IT TALK EP 9 ** SYMOTO DAY FEEDBACK**

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 65:31


    Full breakdown of the Symoto day and sponsored rider activity.

    MEK' IT TALK EP 10 **BRING THI FATHA**

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 43:57


    BR8 have been called out, and we have accepted the challenge!! Plus all the latest news from BR8.   

    MEK' IT TALK 8 - All Hail the LORD!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 146:17


    We catch up with BMB boss Alan Lord for all things 2020, Kids championship changes, tracks etc

    MEK' IT TALK 7 **SPECIAL** Ryan Tyers - Symoto Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 55:12


    BR8 had the opportunity to catch up with Ryan Tyers BMB Champion whilst being treated to a Symoto bike test weekend. We discuss family, racing history, bike set up from suspension to gearing. Excellent feedback and interview.

    MEK' IT TALK 6 - *SPECIAL* Beginners guide with BR8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 63:09


    BR8 discuss a beginners guide to getting into British Minibike racing. Costs, Bikes, what you need and don't need. Great to share with those newbies that have lots of questions.

    MEK' IT TALK 5 - 6 TITS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 76:22


    Talking about all things BMB,  3 Sisters first round of the BMB winter series, crashes, shout outs.

    MEK' IT TALK 4 - **SPECIAL** Rider training and development - Tye Kinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 77:19


    We talk about all things rider training and development. Benefits of advice through coaching. Podcast Sponsor - Hudson Kai Cooper 217!   BR8 Racing - The voice of the paddock. 

    MEK' IT TALK 3 - The aftermath.mp3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 79:19


    Talking about all things Pitbike racing. British Mini Bike Championships. Testing bikes, crashing bikes and general fun from the paddock.  

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