The Wrong Side of the Pond podcast is a sometimes weekly American soccer podcast based in Cincinnati and hosted by former front office shill D.J. Switzer and occasional local radio hack Jeremy Lance. Our discussions focus heavily on the soccer happenings on both sides of the metaphorical pond, with a focus on the Premier League, Major League Soccer, and the U.S. National Teams.
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The MotoGP Show from the wrong side of the pond! Despite his funny accent, every week Wilson brings you analysis and opinions on the hottest stories in MotoGP, with some WSBK and MotoAmerica thrown in. Plus - interviews, road bike news - and every so often, one of those 'four wheel' racers stops by to say hi. Listen every week, and follow @MotoWeek on Twitter and Facebook, and go to MotoWeek.net
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Nobody asked for it, but the Pondcast is back for a — checks notes — our twelfth season of gabbing about soccer. And just as we have for the previous 11 years, on the first episode of the season Jeremy and D.J. previewed and predict the Premier League season to come. Top four, relegation battle, golden boot, sack race winner, manager of the year, a…
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Marc Marquez channels his younger self in an epic Aragon display, while we get even more Championship drama thanks to a controversial incident with Pecco Bagnaia. I recap all of the action from the AragonGP on the show! The Rundown: - Qualifying: tricky conditions, and an impressive pole run - Sprint: one rider dominates, while a championship conte…
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Ok, so there could have been more action. But we got yet another big change in the MotoGP standings, and saw mistakes from some top riders in the sport. I recap the action in the AustrianGP, talk about the Championship, and give my take on the Red Bull Ring! The Rundown: - Qualifying - record-breaking session hints at an intense race - Sprint Race …
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Ducati has dominated at the Red Bull Ring, but hometown heroes KTM have never been far behind. Can Miller, Binder and Acosta keep up with the Desmos? I preview the AustrianGP, the Championship battle, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - The Red Bull Ring! My Preview of the AustrianGP - The track, and why Ducati runs so well here - The Favor…
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Silverstone surprises, Ducati domination, and another twist in the MotoGP Championship! I recap all of the BritishGP action, talk about the Title race, and give my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - A veteran rider has a record-setting Q2 - Sprint: Ducati teamwork minimizes a big mistake - MotoGP: Ducati teamwork minimizes a big mistake - The firs…
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MotoGP goes retro for Silverstone, but the Championship contenders are focused on the future. I preview this weekend's BritishGP, and give you my picks for both races! The Rundown: - My picks on the retro liveries - World Ducati Week drama - why it isn't a big deal - Silverstone! My preview of Round 10 of the MotoGP Championship - The Track - The F…
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The GermanGP seemed to be as much about luck as it was performance - I recap a wild and unpredictable weekend at the Sachsenring that featured big comebacks, bigger mistakes, and a shakeup in the Championship! The Rundown: - How much bad luck can Marc Marquez have in one weekend? - The real surprises start in qualifying - Sprint Race - Martin stops…
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Marc Marquez is a legend in Germany - but can he hold off Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin? I preview Sachsenring, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Sachsenring - my full preview of Round 9 of the MotoGP Championship - The Track - a lot of left turns, but a great place to race - The Favorites - Ducati leads the way - My Watch List - which r…
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The MotoGP Silly Season surprises just keep on coming! Pramac's long-rumored move to Yamaha is happening, and some people are calling it a Disaster for Ducati. But is it really? I tell you why Ducati might actually come out a little better off, and how big of a boost Pramac will be for Yamaha. The Rundown: - Pramac to Yamaha: another big Silly Seas…
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One rider absolutely dominates in Assen, and the MotoGP Championship gets even closer heading toward the summer break! I recap all of the Dutch TT action on the show, recap the Rider Standings, and give my take on the weekend. The Rundown: - Qualifying - a track record, and a penalty for a top rider - Sprint Race - everything goes to plan, and one …
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Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini and Marco Bezzecchi all get back on track for Ducati after signing with different manufacturers for next season. Will they get the same level of support? Will it effect the MotoGP Championship? I preview the Dutch TT, then make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Assen! My full preview of the Dutch TT - Big Silly Season…
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In a year of big Silly Season moves, Marc Marquez will be headed to the Ducati Factory Team next year. Why did they pick Marc over Jorge Martin? I'll tell you what I think, along with analyzing how it all went down! The Rundown: - Marc Marquez signs a multiyear contract with the Factory Ducati Team - How did the deal happen? Was there an ultimatum …
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Aprilia scores big in Silly Season! In a surprise announcement, they announce that Jorge Martin will jump from Ducati to the RS-GP in 2025 - we talk about how the deal happened, and whether it was a good move! The Rundown: - Aprilia drops a bomb on the paddock - stealing Jorge Martin from Ducati - Why did Martin choose Aprilia? - Why would Ducati l…
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Acosta has a new contract, Marc has some new rumors - but it is another rider that dominated at Mugello! I recap the ItalianGP action, review the MotoGP Championship picture, and tell you what I thought of the race weekend! The Rundown: - Silly Season - Acosta signs with Factory KTM, Marc rumors heat up - Sprint Race - one contender makes multiple …
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Ducati comes home to Mugello - can anyone beat them at the track where they dominated last season? I preview the ItalianGP, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Mugello! My full preview of Round 7 of the MotoGP season, the ItalianGP - The Track - an intimidating frontsretch, and a whole lot more - The Favorites - Ducati looking to dominate a…
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The Barcelona Sprint Race struggled to find a leader, and we were treated to comebacks big and small all weekend long! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Catalunya! The Rundown: - Aleix Espargaro retirement announcement - Sprint Race - you lead, you wreck. I discuss why - A great moment for the local fans - MotoGP Race - Pecco and Jorge square o…
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Ducati ponders their decision, Martin considers KTM, while Marc and Bastianini are tied in the standings - with only Catalunya left before we expect multiple major Silly Season announcements, could this be the most important weekend of the year? I preview the CatalanGP! The Rundown: - Martin issues and ultimatum, with a KTM twist - Ducati Drama is …
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No, it hasn’t been two months since we last published a podcast… you just, umm, missed the other episodes somehow. We get how it may seem like we’re suddenly back out of the blue to drop our annual Premier League Season Review Show. But that’s the show in store for you in a totally not-surprise move. And just like the previous 10 seasons before thi…
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Great performances, great comebacks, and an intense battle for the win - LeMans gives us another incredible race weekend! I recap all of the FrenchGP action on the show! The Rundown: - LeMans - another fantastic round - Qualifying gives us a track record - Sprint Race - one rider makes a statement, another makes an impressive comeback - MotoGP race…
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LeMans is tough on riders, tough on rookies, but very good to Ducati lately. Will this be another Bagnaia-Martin shootout, or can another Desmo rider step up to steal the show? I preview the FrenchGP, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - 2027 MotoGP Rules, Jerez Test, Silly Season rumors - a preview of upcoming shows! - The FrenchGP! My full…
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Just when you thought you knew what was going to happen, Jerez provided a BIG and unexpected twist - with Championship implications to go with it! I recap all of the SpanishGP action, review the MotoGP Title race, and give you my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race: I think they are still wrecking down in Turn 5 - Surprise podium finish…
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Jerez has launched both of Pecco Bagnaia's Championship runs - can he start a third this weekend? I preview the SpanishGP, and give my picks for the race! The Rundown: - Jerez! Full preview of Round 4 of the 2024 MotoGP season, the SpanishGP! - Silly Season Rumors heat up - The Track - The Favorites - who has the best chance of winning the SpanishG…
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Texas was more than a rodeo - it was a rollercoaster of excitement and drama! I recap one of the best MotoGP weekends in a long time, talk about the championship, and give you my take on the AmericasGP! The Rundown: - Qualifying - another track record, drama for the Championship leader - Sprint - the contenders take different paths, while one rider…
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MotoGP takes on Texas, and Marc Marquez is now showing up with a bike capable of winning - can he take on Bagnaia and Martin? I preview COTA, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - COTA: My preview of Round 3 of the MotoGP World Campionship - The Track - what will the pavement be like? - The Favorties - a trio of Ducati riders, one that is REA…
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Liberty Media is taking over MotoGP: will they follow the same path as Formula 1? And Fabio Quartararo is staying with Yamaha, did he make the right decision? I talk about two major MotoGP stories! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Liberty Media buys Dorna, and the commercial rights to MotoGP - Who is Liberty? - What they have been able to do with F1 -…
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Every time we thought we knew what was going to happen, Portimao gave us an unexpected twist! I recap all of the MotoGP action in Portugal, review the Championship Picture, and give my opinion of the race! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - Just when you thought you were going to win...THAT happens - MotoGP Race - a big wreck, even bigger surprises! - Wh…
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MotoGP makes a brief trip to Europe to take on the roller coaster that is Algarve! I preview the race, and try to figure out if anyone can find a way to keep up with Ducati, then make picks! The Rundown: - Portimao! I preview Round 2 of the MotoGP Season, the PortugueseGP - The Favorites - who has the best chance at a podium? - Watch List - riders …
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Ducati signs Moto2 rider Fermín Aldeguer for next season - how does the move affect their lineup in 2025? Plus - Marc, Miller and Quartararo are all making headlines coming out of Qatar - the Silly Season is heating up early - I discuss the latest rumors and tell you what I think will happen! The Rundown: - The second Silly Season Signing of the ye…
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Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia kick off 2024 by taking a swing at each other - who came out on top? And is Pedro Acosta already on their heels? I recap all of the action in the season-opening QatarGP, then give my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - one Ducati rider shines, while KTM stays hot on their heels - MotoGP Race - another Du…
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The 2024 MotoGP season is here! I talk about Pecco Bagnaia signing a new deal with Ducati, the affect it will have on Silly Season, and who his next teammate might be, then preview the season opener in Qatar - along with my picks! The Rundown: - Pecco Bagnaia signs a new Ducati contract - why it may have an impact on Silly Season - Who will be the …
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Qatar Test, MotoGP Preseason Favorites
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The 2024 MotoGP season is almost here! I analyze the Qatar test, then discuss the manufacturers heading into the 2024 season, along with my pre-season favorites for the Rider Championship (and whether anyone can beat Pecco). The Rundown: -Qatar Test - the Results -Riders on the Move - how did the riders switching teams this year fare in the preseas…
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#Pondcast: 11th Annual MLS Preview-ish Show
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Well, we missed the pre- in the “preview” portion of our look ahead at the already extant 2024 Major League Soccer season. Though we’re sure you’d expect nothing less than that from D.J. and Jeremy at this point. If you’ve been with us for any of our previous ten MLS previews, you’ll know the drill. The guys will rundown their predictions for the p…
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A rare new #Pondcast lands in your inbox today, and the boys have a doozy on tap for you. First on the docket is an in-depth conversation in reaction to U.S. women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan’s controversial comments about the depth of knowledge of the American soccer public — or lack there of. Next we turned our attention to the shock an…
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#Pondcast: The greatest month in soccer
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Rejoice: a new #Pondcast! Yeah, it’s been another month since the guys last recorded, but that’s almost normal at this point. But the rarity makes it more special, right? Anyway, the guys reconvened to talk about the January transfer window and the — flagging? — participation in the annual semi-annual scramble to flush out unwanted players and/or m…
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MotoGP will have new Concessions rules this year - leaving Honda and Yamaha in a much better position. Is the rule a good one? Will it have an impact on the season? What ARE concessions and why do they exist? I'll answer all of those questions, and more! The Rundown: - Concessions - we talk about the new rules - Where did MotoGP Concessions even co…
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What is a Trackhouse, and what is it doing in MotoGP? The U.S. racing team is headed to the Premiere Class - I discuss the unprecedented demise of RNF, why Trackhouse was chosen, and whether they can succeed in MotoGP! The Rundown: - RNF: How did they get into trouble? - Dorna makes an unprecedented decision - was it right? - Who is Trackhouse? Wha…
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Pecco and Martin battled back and forth from Saturday and Sunday in the MotoGP season finale - but one rider stepped up when the Title was on the line! I recap the ValenciaGP action - and analyze an incredible MotoGP Championship - on the post race show! The Rundown: - The Sprint Race: Martin takes control, while Pecco appears to get a little help …
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Ducati absolutely dominated the QatarGP - sweeping both podiums, and giving us a new Sunday winner - the sixth Ducati rider to win a MotoGP race this season. I recap all of the action - and the controversy - from Losail on the show! The Rundown: - Aleix Espargaro gets himself into trouble in practice - was the penalty correct? - Sprint Race - one T…
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Ducati dominated the MalaysianGP...but not with the riders you'd expect! I talk about all of the MotoGP surprises in Sepang, along with big rider rumors, and a title race that looks like it will go down to the wire in Valencia! The Rundown: - Luca Marini to Honda? I talk about the potential move, and how VR46 is sending mixed signals - Sprint Race …
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Action, drama - was the ThailandGP one of the best races of the season? It was a thriller, for sure! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Thailand on the Buriram post-race show! The Rundown: - Sprint Race: one title contender shines, and another struggles - Brad Binder puts on a show - MotoGP: a thriller! One of the best finishes of the season, as…
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Just when you thought the AustralianGP was going to be boring - it comes through with big surprises and a thrilling finish! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Phillip Island and give you my take on the (sorta) weekend of racing! The Rundown: - The weather - did Race Direction make the right call to swap days? - Sprint Race - lots of rain, zero a…
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It was a wild weekend in Mandalika! From big announcements, to on-track surprises - we got excitement from start to finish...but none of it could compete with the Championship drama! I recap the weekend of MotoGP racing on the show! The Rundown: - Friday and Saturday - a huge rider announcement, and surprises in qualifying - The Sprint Race - a fam…
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India provided excitement, big surprises, and even bigger Championship drama! I recap all of the IndiaGP action from the Sprint and MotoGP races, review the standings, and give you my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - friendly-fire takes away a big opportunity - MotoGP Race - a comeback performance and a big mistake - Three takeaway…
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Rumors, bike upgrades, and Championship drama - Misano made big headlines from start to finish! I recap all of the MotoGP action from the San Marino GP, talk about the storylines, and analyze a MUCH closer Title race! The Rundown: - Rumors and new bike upgrades - the weekend was exciting before the racing even started - Sprint Race - one rider domi…
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The MotoGP rumors are swirling in Misano, and they are big - is Marc Marquez headed to Gresini Ducati next season? I discuss what a move like this would mean for one of the biggest riders in MotoGP history, and whether it is a good idea. The Rundown: - Is Marc Marquez going to Ducati? - Honda's new test bike at Misano, and why it is important to th…
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Somehow, Pecco Bagnaia will be back in action this weekend, trying to defend his San Marino GP crown in Italy! I preview this weekend's race at Misano, talk about a few rider rumors, then make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Misano! Our full preview of Round 12 of the 2023 MotoGP season - the San Marino GP - The track - and what makes this Itali…
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Pecco Bagnaia got more than lucky Sunday at Catalunya! I recap all of the MotoGP action at the CatalanGP, discuss the big wrecks, the Championship picture, and tell you what I thought of Barcelona! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - a bit of redemption in an effort that went partially unrecognized - MotoGP Race - first-lap mayhem, followed by more Aprili…
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Catalunya is the home track for both Factory Aprilia riders - can they take the fight to Pecco Bagnaia and the Ducatis this weekend? I preview the CatalanGP, and make my picks for the MotoGP race! The Rundown: - Catalunya! Our full preview of Round 11 of the 2023 MotoGP season - The Track - and why it levels the playing field a bit - The Favorites …
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Controversy, dominating performances, and Championship intrigue - Ducati gave us some of everything at the Red Bull Ring! I recap all of the MotoGP action in the AustrianGP, review the MotoGP title race, and give you my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - lots of controversy and multile incidents - all courtesy of one rider - Was the …
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KTM comes home to the Red Bull Ring - but can they keep up with Ducati? We look at the contenders for this weekend's AustrianGP, talk about some Silly Season Drama - and I make picks for the race! The Rundown: - The AustrianGP - Round 10 of the MotoGP Championship - The Track - big speeds, big drama - The Favorites - the riders I think have the bes…
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