'Nobody is going to REPOSESS my TELLY!' - JOHN McGUINNESS MBE
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- Finally, after 11 years of doing this we finally get to sit down with the Road Racing legend that is John McGuinness MBE! In the chat John, with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek, kindly tells us WHY we've never sat down together until now before we talk about that fabulous NW200 podium, his thoughts on this year's Isle of Man TT, and why we wear clothes, amongst other pearls of McGuinness wisdom... It's a peach of a show but a polite heads-up, some language is on the fruity side.
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John McGuinness is not only a legend but a kind soul. I remember him making my first TT a special one as I saw him walking by in town in a hurry and stopping to take a picture with me. Wish him many more happy and healthy years of doing what he loves. Whilst putting on a show that us fans will remember forever.
John has to be one of the most respected riders around, I can remember Josh Brookes saying John had a word with him about his riding at the TT and he listened, probably the only person out there who could give advice and not get told to F*#! off.. watched the NW and it was really emotional seeing John on the podium, couldnt have been happier for him.. I still believe with a little luck he could be on the box at the TT this year, the bike is fast and John is a happy man...
I think so too
Let me tell you if the weather is good sunny dry track with these new 2024 fireblades on slick tires he will be right up there so will Ian Hutchinson
But if the weather is shit light rain and a damp track John will be pushing for wins he’s that good in bad weather
Another great interview, just keep getting better 👏. Any chance of a Chaz Davies interview in the future ?
How can you not just love John McGuinness. He's just such a nice person at heart. The interviewer was fantastic too. Loved this interview, and the stories. I had my first TT as a spectator last year, on the end of the day of the senior I grabbed one of John's used front tires from the bin. It's marked JMTT. It's hanging here in my garage as a memory of my solo ride on my 34 year old VFR to the TT from Norway and back. I walked by John in the paddock. Next year I will ask for his autograph if I see him😊🙌
Hey Mcguinness you really shouldn't let ANY trolls affect you in any way,your respected worldwide, people travel from all over the world every year to TT just to watch you,you owe nobody anything, you need to make no excuses, your a hero with the biggest TT hero's,enjoy your life man and you race till as long as it suits you, I'll raise a glass to you next week at the paddock bar .
Absolutely mate!!! I truly hope john reads that message bud
Sad to hear John getting upset about comments on social media. I don't think he realises how respected he is by the riders and fans. He's on a par with Hailwood Dunlop at the TT. His love for the sport and bikes in general really comes across. The NW shows anything can happen in racing. He may be older but he has the knowledge and experience. He will be in the mix at TT 2024. I hope he continues to ride as long as he's enjoying it.
Yeah he really shouldn’t worry about trolls on social media. Imagine hating on someone as successful as John must be a miserable existence for them 😂
@@markkadams44well said mark.
McPint is a national treasure.
Same here dude I hope John keeps riding bikes 🏍 as long as he is safe, he knows the course like the back of hand ✋️ 😉 👍 😀 😕 🙄 ✋️
Social media gives the f*ckwits of life a megaphone. Without social media these knobs wouldn't have the balls to even say Hi to John let alone criticise him
Social media can be total bollox most of the time and is best just ignored!! Respect! Martyn.😂.
What a legend. Best tt memory I ever had was John braking the 130 lap.
Had the honour of meeting him a couple of times since . Such a gent 👏
He deserves all his success, he’s worked hard for it all his life and still is. He’s such an ambassador for our sport. Long may it continue
Agreed 100% Caroline 🙏🏼
English is my second language,but I can listen to this man for hours and hours with no end.John is a privilige and joy to listen to you !!Good luck for TT 2024
We had the pleasure of an hour or so with John and Becky, Dean Harrison, Carl fogarty and Lee Johnson at Olivers Mount a few years back, and he's just the same in person as he is on the telly.
Becky is an amazing woman. She's such an awesome wife, and mother, and John is a very lucky man.
I'd made a bit of a tit of myself by saying something in jest, and in my nervous state it came out sideways, and everyone held their laughs, but becky smoothed it out in a heartbeat with a really funny comment which took all the embarrassment right out of it, and we all laughed at my stupid arse together. It meant the world to me, having always been a mega fan of John McGuiness and desperate not to make a fool of myself, so becky, if you ever read this, I really appreciated you giving me an out to a pretty embarrassing situation 😂
The whole road racing community is just epic. A true family feeling, every time we're together at the races, and to me, who's suffers with horrific anxiety at times, this extended family have always been really supportive and friendly.
Maybe autistic people are drawn to motorbikes like I am, because I've met a surprising amount of other aspies at the road races.
Thanks so much for sharing that, it’s a great story and one that worked out well for you 🙂 I’m glad you find some kind of peace within the racing family and long may it continue. And thank you for watching 🙌🏼
What a legend. I could listen to John's stories for hours 😂. I bet he's got some BLINDERS he could tell after a couple of beers. Wishin him a safe a successful TT 24'.
Proud to have met and chatted to JM at the 2023 nec motorbike show, .lovely respectful bloke,.
How do you not have more subscriber’s? You got some great interview techniques.
Good job on allowing the speaker flow and not interrupting him. ✅✅✅
We’re working hard but it’s just taking its time growing 😊 and thank you, it’s something I work really hard at and makes me proud that it’s noticed 🙏🏼
I remember a couple years back at Aberdare Park, my dad whos had severe back problems and been on tramadol ect was having a long heart to heart with John when he was addicted to the pain meds. One thing that stood out to me is how John still had a smile on his face a joke to give and was happy to have a long conversation all while dealing with what can only be described as excruciating pain. Hats off to him, hard b*stard with a heart of gold
Thanks for sharing this, Josh 🙏🏼 hope your dad is doing as well as possible now
Great podcast again! McGuiness is a top bloke. I doubt any real bike fans have anything negative to say about him. Only sad internet trolls will have a go at him!! Fingers crossed for the IOM
Thanks Jon, couldn’t agree more with that and thanks for your kind words 🙏🏼
John is and always will be the Morecombe missile. End of. What a great man.
I'm sure your kids will look back on their child hood and say how wonderful it was.
I grew up in/on/around bikes, paddocks, race meets,my mom says she worries we didnt have Sunday lunches, coz we were always out racing. In my eyes I had the best child hood. I live bikes and still do at 52, I ride my own(not race) but it's something you get in your blood.
Top man ❤❤
Love Mcguinness. Absolutely top bloke. Ridden everything, won on everything. Missed him in 17 at TT because he'd crashed at NW200. Missed Guy too because he didn't get as far as Cronk y Voddy where I was.
He's one of my favourite ever humans. Still a racer at heart. 👍
You are right John, you can't fix what's not broken.
Do what works for you.
Your record speaks for itself...
John is a legend in the truest sense of the word, I still get a buzz every time I see him on track. His legacy is incredible and the fact he still has his feet firmly on the ground is testament to the man. Good luck at the TT John
There is no one laughing at this man. What an absolute legend 😁
If they do, they don’t laugh for long because of the love and admiration for John 🙏🏼
Met John at TT in 2019 , what a man , had a great conversation and a laugh with him, Guys a Legend
My most respected, loved, inspirational biker. A great human being. Keep racing whenever, wherever keeps you happy John but please use your experience to keep you in one piece.
Met John at the NW200 during a walk round the paddock on the Friday, got a selfie with him which made my NW200 complete. Best of luck at the TT John.
Id listen to this legend all day long. What a truely genuine person doing what he loves. Keep at it John from all your fans in Ireland 👍👍
Thanks, Michael 🙌🏼
Met him on ferry going tt absolute gentleman ,,😊
Could listen to John for hours. Legend ! So down to earth….. stops your knob hanging out !!! 😂
He’s right, too! 😂
Love this man ! He should never stop . Legend end .
Met John, and Bruce Anstey and many other stars, at IoM in 2015. Absolutely regular bloke who just happens to ride fast. Very approachable. This comes across in the interview - uncomplicated, motivated to succeed, and very much aware of his place in the sport. More power to him.
Thanks so much, David ✊🏼
What a legend. I ❤ this geeza, I could listen to him all day long. Good luck for the TT john Mc Guinness 💪🏼
Me too, and in the winter hopefully we will Andy 🙏🏼
Could listen to John for hours! Having briefly met him, unlike others he has no ego, is still very approachable and is more than willing to help up and coming riders with advice. Hehas earned the right to choose when he wants to pack it in and I think it's great Honda are supporting him in that considering all he has done for the brand.
I was jumping up and down in my hotel room in Egypt when he got podium at the NW200, so happy for him, ride safe at the TT John
Who gives a shit what other people think! Social media warriors!! You’re a legend and still bloody quick. Loved the pod cast!👌
Brilliant it’s a pleasure watching these podcasts , still there at 52 top man ✊✊
A cracking interview Dave well done! I could listen to John all night; you have to get him on again to tell his stories that would be mega! For those that disrespect you John….as Massive Wagons said in their song “f**k the haters”!
Thanks so much, Neil and I can promise you we’ll be doing our best 🙌🏼
Fantastic to listen to an absolute legend, John has every right to be out there, No way should he hang it up, he's got so many more race to win ! Top man, but be careful having a hard on opening the front door !!!!!
😂 thanks, Patrick
👍 looking forward to the winter chat. Really enjoyed this one. Cheers.
There is modest and then there is McPint. Great interview as always Dave. Difficult to believe people can say such negative things to him. Sad that it affects him too. He deserves the word Legend.
Thanks so much, Chris and agreed 100%
Yet another great show, you have a knack of bringing out the ordinary guy behind the guy doing extraordinary things .
What kind words, thanks so much Ian 🙌🏼 great to see you briefly over the weekend, see you in 🏴
Top class chap 👍 ❤️ one of the best ever, and he will always keep going, don't ever think he can't race, he will decide ❤
Top man John! what a pleasure to hear the man that is the TT hope he has a fabulous TT and a real honest good guy one of the best ever riders and what a mouth watering prospect to visit his place and hear more from such an icon in the sport cheers guys .👌👍
John is a legend. I remember walking past a stand he was on at Durham bike show years ago. He stood all day in the sun speaking to people & signing autographs. The people that ridicule him are not worth knowing - john has forgotten more than they know about bike racing.
Was at oulton park yesterday when I was not out I watched john he is so smooth and fsst makes it look easy. Look forward to the interview in the winter
I can’t believe I just looked up’Lapwing’ 😂 good on you John….all best at TT
😂
Top man John, down to earth and that's one of the things i like about him. Has nothing to prove. He's done most of it.
So much respect for John, and his knowledge of the tt is unreal, when my son was young he was obsessed with John, we even went into his motorhome one time when the 1st tt game came out, John took my lad and let him lie on the bed and play the new game with him, my son is 31 one now, got a photo somewhere with John and me lad under his arm ❤
That’s a great story and a lovely memory.
John is bang on. Honda know his worth & until the younger lads step up he's the better rider
Ignore the clowns on social media who probably never had a leg over a bike
Cheers Dave, John is a bit of rough but just a genuine proper bloke… great chat
John is mega proper good guy! Another great pod mate 👏
I can't believe some people say John should retire. Are they mental. John brings so much to the party, training up the young blood. And he loves the sport, good on ya JOHN is what I say. Do what you do best, ride bikes
Top man is John could listen to John all day long legend
Legend from one bricky to another all the best at tt john
A very wealthy bricky who probably hasn’t laid a brick in 30+ years.
Dave definitely has to go to the ranch in the near future. 😁 Fantastic listen.
Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼
What a guy what a journey ❤
Nw200 was emotional for a lot of us of a certain age John!
Loved this. 45 mins flew by listening to John. Was only going to watch for 5 mins before bed. Legend!
Sorry for keeping you up but so glad you enjoyed it 😁
Great man and let the arm chair chimps think what they like your a legend and what you have done for bike racing is bloody awesome 👌
Wish I had said hello at Donnington last weekend. Another great podcast with our Legend John.
Make sure you do next time 🙌🏼 and thanks so much ✊🏼
I'm exactly like John! Bricky had an ap50....... oh ok that's where it ends, I love bikes but he is a legend! Keep going as long as you are enjoying it! Haters gonna hate and it's all jealousy. Nicest guy in the Paddock.
😂 love that, Dean
John, I'm 70 , and still stick it to the youngsters, do what you do brother, opinions are like A holes, everybody has one...
Ignore that shite, carry on, greetings from California
Get them told, Dan! 👊🏼 thanks so much for watching the show 🇺🇸
Loving the Muppet socks John. 😂
Fantastic interview. Love John McG the man’s an absolute legend. You can tell that NW200 podium was something special. Respect.
Cheers, Raymond 🙂
Perfect timing with the TT coming up.great interview Dave.Johns book is hilarious.
Sometimes timing is everything. We’ve been chasing Dean for a while, Honda PR couldn’t make it happen so offered John instead… YES, please! 😁
Another good listen. I will be interested to see what you come up with if you do pin him down to another interview, as he's done a lot of pods and shows in recent years. Can you discover some fresh ground Dave? There must be something new.
Another suggestion for you for riders to feature- Terry Rymer. I don't think Tel has ever done an interview with anyone. He was very successful back in the day and especially in endurance racing, which was never big in the UK so he didn't really get the recognition for that he deserved. I'd love to hear more about his career and some of the stories he must have, stick him on your hit list.
He’s on the list, Andrew - we did three hours with him on the audio show (search Off Track Terry Rymer in Spotify or wherever) a couple of years ago but definitely need him on the video podcast
John McGuinness is a legend ...simple as that
What a genuine bloke Mcpint is….and bloody funny with it…..top man, and will forever be a TT legend…👍👌🇮🇲. Ps when you asked…what’s your favourite bike…I immediately said, Vimto Honda…👍👌😉🇮🇲
I kinda expected that but was glad to hear it 😁 great fella, funny and very self-aware 🙏🏼
@@OffTrack_Podcast isn’t he just….I’m only 3 years older than John, and the last time I raced a 250 was in 93 at Jurby south road circuit…2nd place in class I may add…couldn’t imagine doing what he’s doing now….FairPlay to him..and on a KR1S…his first race bike…👍👌😉🇮🇲
Don't put yourself down john your not fat FFS you are in your 50s. You don't look shit in leathers at all top bloke and great rider we love ya ❤
John you are an absolute LEGEND and a true scholar and gentleman. total respect for you and all I can say is bollocks to the keyboard warrior's. They are not a patch on you, you keep being you and doing you, that's all that matters. Keep it safe and keep it on two wheels.......
Always like listening to John 😊 You mentioning Ollie Olsen brought back some memories. I remember watching him at Hackney speedway and remember also Keith White. Did have a bib signed by them all but lost it over the years
Amazing what we remember from all those years ago, Dean. Glad you enjoyed the show 😊
@OffTrack_Podcast It certainly is and great to hear you both talk about it. I'm also 52 so John's and your memories resonate with me. 😊
Best one so far 🤩
Thanks, Will 🙌🏼
Mcpint leaves me in awe he is so humble about achievements but a giant in life stand tall my friend huge respect to you and ALL TT RIDERS first till last ride safe adios dude
Top Man Is John . I met him with James Whitam on one of their events. John is a lovely down to earth gentleman, and a racing legend. There is not many riders that are still competitive at 52. He is the same age as me . He is still finishing in the top ten . Fair play for him still racing. If he is still offered a ride. Why would he not take it. It’s not just the racing, it’s Johns experience that he puts into the bike development. Great interview. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for your kind words, Mark and agree 100% ✊🏼
Gent, enjoyed watching him in his career, av never been into bikes but after watching John on the TT been hooked,
I bet he looks back now and is clad he didn’t fall out with Honda or even Sue them after the big crash 💥 at the NW200 due a faulty gearbox like what also happened to Guy Martin at the TT when he came off at at about 140mph
Good fun ..good luck on the new fireplace 😅😅
Not many guys at 52 who are still putting in the lap times John is still putting in.
Not many guys in total, Jon 🙏🏼
John's a proper bloke
What a lovely dude, proper chilled honest, and by GOD can he ride a bike 🏍 😀 🙏 👍 good luck John 👍 King of the mountain.
Cheers 🍻 for your reply 👍 thanks dudes
With the weather looking a bit up and down on the Isle of man at the moment!. Mc p could be right up there this year, because he has seen it all before, top class racer in all conditions.
The people that Doubt John calling him this and that , couldn’t do anything close to what he has achieved, John Fcuk the Haters and keep doing what makes you happy, Your a Legend 💯
Absolute legend massive respect! top racer and a true gent of the motorcycle world.
what a great podcast john is a legend and such a nice lad.
One thing I have learned over the years is, show what you can do no matter what people say or think about you, if anyone comes to you with a problem you might be able to solve it, share what you have in the grey bank of man, other than that let them work it out for themselves, because in the ever hectic technological paradigm we have entered a kind of learned helplesness has come over society, where they often hate you for being clever and despise a fool, and David Daniel Stephenson knows a thing or two about bikes.
Good bloke
One word legend made up when he said about the and coming riders said Rob Hodson.
John you are and always will be a Superstar!
Brilliant interview love John proper down to earth
Haters are made to hate John, thats what they do.
I'm speaking for all your fans when I say WE NEED YOU OUT THERE. It's the middle of winter here in nz and I cry watching you out there.
Do it for us bro.
Couldn’t agree more 🙌🏼
Do what u do best John. Don't listen to the haters good luck at the tt
Always looked up to John one hell of a racer met him once at Goodwood think I obsession by asking when he was going to retire I just worry about him many years ago I had a massive injury with the lawnmower not 180 miles an hour on a bike but what he talks about I so understand fortunately I never got hooked. Most of the bits should hurt didn’t exist still going on though 62 year-old good on you John and I still am you’re riding Joey is my hero you have come a very close second keep going Michael
Enjoy every minuet Old saying from my grandmother Burn the candle at both ends it might not last the night Oh my friends and foes it gives a glorious light x
Top bloke.
It saddened me a little when he was talking about thinking that people might be laughing at him because I honestly don't know of any more respected or liked rider in racing, I've never heard the name of JM being taken in vain. A win at the TT would get him a reservation in Valhalla with Mike Hailwood.
Social media can be a cesspool - sadly it gives cretins a voice and it’s usually louder than the good folk on it 🤦🏼♂️
Just worked out how to comment 😂 enjoy your content from Nz , last vid is what we enjoy good stuff
Thanks so much, Ross! Love to hear where people listen from and that’s the furthest yet, I reckon 🙌🏼🇳🇿
One thing you should always remember John you’ve got more lovers and haters. Thanks Dave forgetting this one 👍
Agreed completely and my pleasure, Nick ✊🏼
John for every hater you get there are a thousand or more people who can still see you have the pace. You're there or there abouts consistently, and should luck go your way another podium or race win is definitely on the cards.
King John.
King Michael.
Don’t worry about the pricks on social media. How many TT’s have they won. Just use the best two words in the English Language, one starts with F the other starts with O. Have a good TT John.
Love him.
Once Ur enjoying it, keep going, ull know urself when to retire
The dunlops and john , the big five of road racing