#140

[@andrewoverton5170]

The thing I like about your interviews is that you bring out the real person, there's none of this corporate media-speak bollocks. The interviewees chat in a relaxed and reasonably open way. You can see here how JR is a genuinely nice and sensitive bloke, affected by social media comments. But at the same time it comes across how determined, focussed and hard he is as a professional racer. I enjoy the human side of these interviews. Well done lads, another good 'un.

[@danielt8960]

Very proud of JR and Northern Ireland 🏁☘️

[@markellis197]

The most successful wsbk rider ever and yet so down to earth. Truly humble bloke. Fantastic listen lads 👍

[@colinjrob]

Very humbling and heartfelt experience listening to and watching this interview. Had every emotion within it including thought provocation and laughter. The fact that one of the interviewers Chris is sadly no longer with us adds to just how special this dialogue and interaction with really legendary nice guys was. Thanks guys

[@patchthesinclair5896]

That was outstanding! Thank you for the way you bring the sport to life, your guests are always so relaxed and natural compared with tv interviews. Keep it up , keep doing it! Brilliant thank you!

[@MotorbikePod]

Thanks very much mate

[@SchmozzleGTO]

Greatest interview with greatest SBK rider of all time... he comes across so well, particularly in such a long relaxed interview. What a class act and so generous with his time... saw him catch his break lever at the start in Mondello back in 05 or so- incredible to think he's been firing at the top level ever since... what a boy, fair play to him. And so humble and generous with his time and praise etc... A bang on bloke and legend. Wish him the absolute best this year and for whatever he does as long as he's doing it. Just a proper champion amongst champions, shing example of class, gratitude and generosity... Can't imagine there's another c3 hr interview with a GOAT of any other sport where it stays interesting and 'meeting your hero' is not only 'not a dissappointment' but actually makes him even more sound... Superb podcast, you boys are killing it... can't wait for more, keep it up lads you're on a roll!!

[@claytonknight3078]

Jeez what to say about JR. Watching him go into turn one with the rear tire a foot off the ground with his right leg out and turning chasing Toprak is just amazing to watch. I really think that those are the most exciting riders to watch in racing today. I think it is a flip of a coin to say which one is the best. It's just so cool to hear these great stories.

[@paulbroomer871]

Brilliant. What a nice guy and i was star struck even watching and listening to it :)

[@royalbee9088]

I'd love to see Johny doing the north west 200 or TT it would be insane, and loved the pod lad's thanks for awesome job ❤️🔥🔥

[@Twinpot1962]

You never fail to bring out the best in people. Listening is a skill and you have it in abundance.

[@nodtripRS]

Notta big fan of JR, but certainly enjoyed listening to this one. A down to earth good person with zero ego. 👍

[@jeffyoung8012]

Brilliant lads....Rea sounded so less wooden than he does on tv...I'd even say I liked him...seemed honest...cheers lads

[@ct9683]

It’s very clear that he had a lot to vent. Glad he was able to come on and put on a great show. Well done gents

[@davidviggars3551]

Admired Johnny's riding for years, had chance to meet him in Douglas during the tt but he was with his lad buying a dinosaur 🤣🦖 so left him alone. Top guy

[@Desmo904]

I always wait for the video version of your podcasts as I like to see the expressions (even between answers etc). Top class from Jonathan as always! Great interviewer and shooting straight with the answers. Well done guys!

[@88pedro888]

Been a fan of Jonathan since he appeared on the scene and this is simply the best interview with him that I've ever seen. Well done guys.

[@MotorbikePod]

Very kind - thanks Peter

[@JayEss414]

Great show , what a legend

[@crumblymal8479]

Bloody fantastic to see Johnathon on the pod really good interview lads he is just one of the greatest : )

[@robg9379]

What a genuinely nice guy Johnnie is . Great interview, really interesting & enjoyable.

[@SchmozzleGTO]

PLEASE PLEASE petition/lobby for BSB to come back to Mondello Park and if making the journey, add Bishopscourt to the following weekend!? An Irish leg of BSB would be epic.... we (Irish) loved hosting it. Would be so incredible to have BSB back!

[@deanhovell177]

Nice to see you back on a bike.

[@prophet2914]

Once again another cracking Podcast, I always thought Johnny was very clinical but after watching the interview, am pleased to say he's changed my mind, for someone to have won all those world champions he's such a well down to earth bloke. Thanks again for the podcast and good luck for this year's racing lads, I'll be watching 🏍🏍👍

[@craigharrison5958]

what a humble and totally honest down to earth man. a great champion and comes across as a nice guy. great work again lads. keep em coming :)

[@jaybuxton2475]

Excellent interview.

[@markpearce1582]

Loved it. Great to listen to such a down to earth world champion. Good luck this season JR

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

Fantastic guys your getting better and better and Jonathan comes across really well he seems a proper nice chap a very talented one but really down to earth...

[@stevesharpe8530]

Brilliant pod cast as per usual and what a great down to earth guy Jonny is, we should all be very proud of his achievements 👏

[@kselectrical6183]

As per absolute brilliant interview. It’s so good to listen to your Guests speak for a long period you really get to appreciate all they have had to do to get to the top.. thanks again..

[@graemeprice7873]

3..2..1..Fantastic interview lads! What a nice down-to-earth bloke. My 'claim to fame' concerning the Rea family is getting drunk with Jonny's Uncle Malcolm and a clan of Northern Irish race fans in a bar in Buriram the night before the races in 2019. What an atmosphere!

[@Changed101]

Awesome podcast lads. Personally I think Jonathan is the best motorcycle racer in the world #legend

[@ry-_-an2269]

Been looking forward to this one, 1 hour in and superb so far. Class once again lads!

[@MotorbikePod]

Thank you

[@shanedolan2364]

That’s is definitely one of the best. JR is such a honest bloke which makes it even better. He will take the fight to toprak this year no doubt 👍 Great podcast guys

[@mikerapley1303]

Superb person.

[@bikeaddictbp]

What a terrific guy! Great interview!

[@Shinysideup]

That was awesome guys, thank you.

[@robertroddy8925]

As usual great show lads and to Johnathan you will be in the history books as a legend and all the best for this season I think it will be a title year and start brushing up on the Dakar for your post retirement in a few years time

[@NotNowCato1254]

Was thinking the very same - future Dakar contender?

[@michael-dd3em]

To cool for school absolutely weapon on a bike and I’m sure he will beat top rack this year . Nice one Chrissy and Dom with this one 👌

[@glenhorrocks2510]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@nicksidell4797]

Mega interview 👍

[@lescrawford7882]

Quality interview, great insight and hands like Samson lol

[@allandavies4564]

Enjoyable interesting interview

[@simonbreeze6925]

Thanks for another great Pod guys

[@snrplissken6354]

Mega interview, so many great stories and so many more left on the table. Would have loved to know the back storey to his one handed jump over the mountain, epic picture! Also please try to get Jonny back on the show, your repeat guest such as Peter and Christian bring amazing detail both pre and post season. Great Pod guys listen every week

[@MotorbikePod]

Thanks very much

[@alannea617]

That was very good 👍

[@elvisparsley7497]

Great stuff boys, thank for just letting the man speak 👍

[@Dukeecosse]

Another class pod cast lads :) Mega entertainment 😛😎

[@anthonyfairlcough3888]

This was top draw 👌 thank you Johnny Rea .

[@nigelblindblokeracing6139]

Nice again guys🏁

[@heymanmotorsports49]

MEGA job boys!

[@mattwells6446]

Loved it lads!

[@doug3011]

What a treat. A true legend and he is up there with lewis Hamilton as the greatest ever motorsport athlete .. its strange that all the dominant figures, Rea, Hamilton, Marques, where all beaten this year.

[@djg9589]

Great pod lads 😁👍🏻

[@richiektm]

I’m enjoying this that much I’m going to have to watch it in a couple of settings, my ears always pick up when I hear the name Craig Jones as he was a local lad to me and we also had physio sessions together maybe get Steve Jones on as I think he would be an interesting guest. Keep the good work up lads

[@samsspace4833]

If Carlsberg did podcasts this would be it. Great episode 👍

[@MotorbikePod]

Thanks mate

[@meekyman]

Hope you guys will catch up with some Road Racing Royalty while you are over? Michael Dunlop, Ryan Farqhuar or Phil McCallen would all be great I think.

[@MotorbikePod]

We got one of the above...

[@gordonbuchan8939]

Top man johnathan

[@fastdriver2961]

Loris Baz vs Sykes whas an awesome battle

[@johnlewis5330]

Comes over as a top man.

[@allisonewing9498]

Great podcast lads, really enjoyed it, well done. JR is such a nice guy, so down to earth and genuine. He’s a fantastic ambassador for Northern Ireland. Loving the NI tour so far. Two brilliant episodes!

[@robertcranney2022]

Tell him to get himself to teesside for the freetech 24hr on a Kwak 125😁

[@wyndhamtyley6174]

do u guys think when spies won that year in the championship that if haga stayed with yamaha that he might of won his first championship. im convinced he would of won it. cheers awesome interview

[@andrewmallard2301]

Isn't Jonny's story so typical of so many other families and their sacrifices they have to make. To get to the top, it starts with these family sacrifices.

[@williamlorimer060867]

A guy you would genuinely go to pub with 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@jrea65]

I’ll get them in!

[@jeffdavies688]

Jonathon Rey.....a gentleman....great podcast ...

[@JustTex]

Did dom get to finish a sentence without jonathan talking over him?!

[@JohnHonda101]

how fkn great is Jonny, I just wished he rode a Yamaha.

[@patchthesinclair5896]

MONDAY 😁

[@benbell133]

Get Scott Redding on will be good talking about going out MotoGP to go BSB then now ends up with BMW

[@stuartkelly578]

Again not only a fantastic pod but lunch with JR u lucky b**tards ! lol..Big Q is though ...What are both ur(racing) plans for this year ? Nothing in the press apart from Joe Francis robbing Chrissy’s seat 😳🙈🙈

[@rustynut9uk897]

Like 👍 Like 👍?

[@thirstybonsai1888]

I don't like the guy without a hat. He interrupts way too much

[@richie7361]

Great interview boys yet again. Being honest though rea moaning about navarra and the 500 rev limit is ridiculous really last time I checked he got a pole in that race so what is he meaning about. I do respect him but he is bitter about losing the championship anybody can see that

[@NotNowCato1254]

I see the bitter disappointment of a real competitor at the top of his game, not bitterness. Jonny and KRT finally met their match with Toprak and Pata Yamaha this past season, and with it a boost to WSB. This year should be a doozie 👍