John Holden: Nothing Better | The TT Podcast | E30.1

[@jeffstratton8838]

1988, his first start,and the only year that I attended the race,I have spent the past 35 years wanting to go back,I have been a massive fan of the island and rider's ever since,it's great to be able to get on this thing and be able to keep up with what is going on "over there" love the podcast, Steve was def a fan still am thanks guys

[@benjaminwatson8511]

Been following John since I were a child. We used to live across the road. Always fascinating watch him build in garage and go up and down kings mill avenue trying new pieces of kit. Such a humble bloke and a gentleman.

[@bunionpain16]

Holden is my favorite sidecar driver of all time

[@mattphillips9107]

John is an example of a true gentleman, loved being in the paddock with this man around. The perfect definition of a living legend 👏❤

[@SteveEfromStevesSidecarPlace]

Great stuff John❤

[@richardholdsworth5886]

John is a gentleman but having raced against him on short circuits i can tell you he is a fast & ferocious competitor. Good to hear him speak about his experiences on the podcast 👍

[@davemarriott]

Another down to earth bloke. The TT paddock is full of them.

[@terryhosker1298]

What a great and interesting man

[@dionbyrne4540]

Fantastic stuff..grass roots racing,love it guys ...well done to all

[@paullumley9616]

Thanks for making this , I am looking forward to part 2

[@nodtripRS]

That was very enjoyable, loved his description of his stats. Looking fwd to part 2.

[@davidgent5726]

Lovley man and a gentleman is John had the pleasure of doing a few laps with John one practice day at mallory.

[@martinbarker2316]

Brings back childhood memories hanging out in Norman Burgess's driveway watching him working on his sidecar and annoying the neighbours testing round the Cresent and Seedall...

[@christophernewton9579]

What a really nice guy and genuine too. I met him whilst giving a training course about steam and boilers at the chemical plant where he worked. As soon as I learned who he was I stopped talking about boilers and went over to him and shook his hand.

[@martinhowell3475]

Top man.

[@stephenpenniket9976]

Plater has the perfect face for radio

[@shaunnightingale4976]

Kevin Ashworth raced a 6 cylinder sidecar at the TT you could hear it from the grandstand coming down from the Creg.

[@grahamcunliffe9352]

You could always tell someone who had bought shoes from Tommy Ball they had a hole in the heel where they had string through to hang them up 😅 great memories

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video thanks for good video

[@richardhughes8968]

"The driver's Holden the passenger's Winkle"...ahh those were the days

[@garyemerson5476]

A great shame the interviewer with the beard doesn't seem to know much about racing history and the importance of the 2 strokes. Didn't even know there was a 750cc 2 stroke and the TZ was a game changer

[@danielt8960]

Especially the fact Joey Dunlop had his first win on the TZ750. Really surprised at that guy.

[@chrispritch]

I know a lot of history of two strokes...but i'm always willing to learn about things before I was born. I raced two strokes my self as well a learning how to become a mechanic by fixing two strokes. I'll do better next time Gary! Well I'm not sure I will.... we've already recorded the next few eps...

[@Misfirefly]

It's OK don't worry or stress old man you have George to carry on the Holden name bet your so proud of your 2 sons 😅😂😅😂😊😅

[@noordinaryskid4828]

Great podcast BUT why oh why is Chris still there?? Plastic fan c'mon 750 two stroke's!!! Are you serious??

[@chrispritch]

You tell me skidder... luckily I don't. need an encyclopaedic knowledge of everything that happened prior to me being born. A lot of the current riders and racers probably know less than I do about the history of the TT, But everyday is a school day don't forget Lee Johnston doesn't even know half of the corners he flies around! Far from a plastic fan, racing is in my blood, I was brought up on two strokes and raced them for a long time. You'll have to forgive me for not knowing about the old bikes... I'll get my head back in the history books!

[@jaybuxton2475]

​@@chrispritch I think you're missing the point Chris. You have to realize this is a way of life for many many people, it's ingrained in their blood, from riders right the way through to the ordinary fan. So to have someone on their podcast as a host who isn't knowledgeable on the basics well some people take that as an insult. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

[@chrispritch]

@@jaybuxton2475 Ironically I spent my childhood listening to these machines on vinyl with my dad (he's still got them) as well as most of the racing machines from the 60's and 70's.

[@Hissing-Syd]

Chris Pritchard doesn't even know 2 Stroke 750s were a thing? Such poor level of jounalistic knowledge. Keep Steve Plater to interview the guests on his own. Much more knowledgeable and great fun. Chris is like a Sunday school teacher.

[@chrispritch]

I'm not actually a journalist Syd... There's a whole host of people out that don't know 750 2 strokes were a thing, two strokes racing on the island full stop and a whole load that probably never knew the TT was once a mass start,. My job it to make people feel like they can listen to this and not have to know every single piece of information. & history of motorcycle racing. We want to make the podcast as fun and inclusive as possible to people who know more than me and Steve as we as those that don't know anything about racing or the TT. Appreciate the feedback... I'll go gen up on my 60's/70's two strokes!

[@BeardedWebb]

You must be a fun guy to have a pint with