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The Nod – Ben Bowers & Charley Boorman

A mindful motorcycling podcast. Join hosts, Ben Bowers, Charley Boorman and Ant Partridge as they venture through the rich world of motorbike subculture with a new guest each episode. As they uncover shared passions for riding they also delve into themes of wellbeing and mental health. With guests from all corners of society we are united through the secret all bikers share. That two wheels bring joy, passion, fun and happiness.
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Aimee Fuller Jun 18, 2025

After breaking Gino Rea's Collarbone in the British Motocross Championships, Aimee shifted gear to become a Snowboarder. The first woman to land a double backflip in competition to take the X-Games gold put her firmly on the map and led to representing GB in the Olympics. Hear all about her journey with its trials and tribulations with Charley and Ben on the latest episode of The Nod.

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Aldo Kane - Former sniper turned expedition specialist Jun 10, 2025

If it's outside, then Aldo has probably done it! Following ten years as a sniper in the Royal Marine Commando's Aldo turned his hand to expedition support for television productions. From taking Will Smith into an active Volcano to running safety in South America for Foxy on his Narcos series, there are not many tight spots Aldo hasn't been in. We caught up with Aldo at BMW Motorad UK HQ for a ride on some brand new models and a great chat.

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Harvey Rides Bikes Jun 03, 2025

Many of you may know Harvey from his instagram page where he rides around performing random acts of kindness to strangers he meets. Handing out Haribo has become his calling card but his rapid social media growth speaks more to the power of kindness and everyday human interactions than it does motorcycle content. As will many things, the bike is the vehicle to support a greater purpose. We loved catching up with the now unmasked Harvey and chatting about his journey to two wheels and a life of influence.... Although Ben and Charley were slightly upset that he didn't bring them sweets...

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Dr Alex George May 27, 2025

On this weeks show Dr Alex George tells Ben and Charley that scientific research has proven that riding motorcycles positively wires your brain to stay mentally well. That's all we needed to hear. Tune in to find out more and hear about riding bikes in Wales, taking on Love Island and what it's like on the front line of the NHS. We loved meeting Alex and chatting with him. Enjoy the show.

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McFly's Dougie Poynter May 20, 2025

Charley and Ben go for a ride with Dougie from McFly. The bassist from the huge British Band is a new biker and big fan of Long Way....doh. Listen in to hear about life in a band and how addiction has had a huge impact on his life to date. We get some great insight into how he has tackled these challenges and what works for him to stay mentally well. It's a fascinating, honest and raw conversation with Dougie on subjects he's not spoken about publicly before.

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New Season! Joe Wicks - The Body Coach May 13, 2025

We are back for Season 3, powered by Devitt Insurance and supported by Quad Lock. Kicking off with fitness guru Joe Wicks, Charley and Ben sit down to talk about his long history and passion for two wheels. We also reveal the real reason his wrist was in a cast at the start of the Covid lockdown for PE with Joe! Tune in and enjoy the show. It's great to be back!

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DGR Special with Founder Mark Hawwa Apr 27, 2025

Ben and Charley sit down with the founder of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Mark Hawwa. The global charity phenomenon which now includes the Gentleman's Drive has raised over $50Million to date and is the biggest coming together of motorcycles on one day on the planet. All in support of Men's Health through their charity partner Movember. It's something very close to Charley and Ben as ambassadors of the charity and they were delighted to sit down with Mark and hear all about it.

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The Driven Chat Pod Off Apr 26, 2025

The great coming together of two behemoths of the automotive podcast world! This week the boys sit down with John Marcar and Amy Haynes from the Driven pod. It's a great chat with two awesome friends of the show. Enjoy!

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Dr Dr Dr Dr Fox! Legendary Radio DJ Neil Fox shows us how it's done. Apr 25, 2025

Legendary Chart Show DJ and original Pop Idol judge chats about his obsession with Harley's and having a cup of tea round at George Michael's house! It's a stripped back and honest chat covering a wide range of the highs and lows of his life and career.

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Brandon Paasch Apr 25, 2025

Ben and Ant take a trip to the Triumph factory to sit down with Brandon. He's won the Daytona 200 in stunning fashion onboard a Triumph and has a chap who raced a bit called Shakey Byrne as a manager.

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deBolex Motorcycles' Calum Pryce-Tidd Apr 24, 2025

deBolex are a world renowned builder of custom and limited run motorcycles. Widely considered to be one of the very based UK based builders, Calum and his team have a reputation for not just beautifully designed but also high performing motorcycles. The latest edition is the dB25 which has customers including Joe Wicks. Do like, subscribe and share!

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Robert Nightingale - Co-Founder of Malle London Apr 22, 2025

This week we are joined by the Co-Founder of adventure apparel brand Malle London. Diving into the world of inappropriate motorcycle racing and rallies we also discuss loss and the resurrection of the bike that inspired The Malle Mile.

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Magical times with Fred Weasley Apr 17, 2025

Harry Potter star and new rider James popped down for ride with the boys and chat. We love talking with new riders about their new found passion and freedom and James was no exception. From child superstardom in Harry Potter alongside his twin brother Oliver, James has had an interesting life to say the least! Enjoy this one.

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Mark Sheppard - Star of Supernatural Apr 17, 2025

Kicking off Season 2 with an amazing chat with Mark Sheppard. From supporting U2 on tour, playing Crowley in Supernatural and a love of Ducati's, this episode is a great insight into a man that has done so much in a single lifetime. A storyteller in its purest sense, Mark was a joy to sit down with. Enjoy!

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MotoGP Special - Jake Dixon Aug 08, 2023

The good folks at Triumph invited the boys along to Silverstone for the MOTOGP weekend and whilst there they sat down with Moto2 superstar and all round good guy, Jake Dixon. It's a really great chat with a young man that has lived a lot in his young years. Whilst there, Ben also was lucky to ride the Moto2 edition Street Triple around the track. Big thanks to Triumph for that bit of fun! And that's your lot for Season 2. We'll be back after a summer break!

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Live at the Malle Mile Aug 01, 2023

The penultimate show of Season Two and our first live podcast show if you will. The guys at the Malle Mile asked us to chat in the Lost Club so we thought why not record it and let you all hear what goes on. Hosted by the wonderful Sam Barham, the boys talk about their pasts, why do the podcast and how it's going. Don't worry there is also some chat about the Dakar rally from Charley and some therapy for Ant...

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Niels Peter-Jensen - NPJ Jul 25, 2023

The boys are at the Malle Mile and meet up with Niels who is over from Germany. A former World Cup mountain bike racer, Niels moved into free riding then motorcycles. He's also got his own computer game! Ant and Ben catch up with him at the end of the weekend when all the racing and commentating is done. So apologies for some husky voices!

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A Goodwood Festival of Speed Retrospective Jul 18, 2023

They boys spent some time at Goodwood FOS last week doing a spot of riding and rubbing shoulders with some proper legends. Charley and Ben spend some time catching up on that and a little look back and check in on the series to date. Ant and Ben take a wander around the paddock as well and check out Ben's potential ride....

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Mark Richardson - Skunk Anansie Jul 04, 2023

What does it feel like to sit in front of tens of thousands of people who are there to listen to you play? Skunk Anansie and Feeder Drummer, Mark Richardson, joins the boys this week to chat about the highs and lows of life as a rock star. A long term biker and keen enduro rider, Mark shares how bikes helped him through some of his darkest days and how much he loves his Ducati Desert X.... Mark is an inspiring and talented guy with a big heart who has done a huge amount to support the mental health of the music industry. Meanwhile, Charley has been over at the Isle of Man TT. It's another cracker folks.

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Titch Cormack Jun 20, 2023

This week we are joined by former UK Special Forces Operator and star of BBC2's Speed Shop, Titch Cormack back out on the Norton's and having a chat. As you can imagine, Titch has had a rather remarkable life to date and brings a fascinating insight into life in the military and how his most challenging mission was not in combat but simply being a father and business owner. Listen on now for a fantastic chat with one of the good ones. Don't forget to rate the show and leave a review!

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Iwan Thomas MBE Jun 13, 2023

Former Olympic 400m runner Iwan Thomas joins the boys this week for a special treat and exclusive 'First Ride'. Norton Motorcycles have kindly dropped off a couple of the brand new V4CR's for them all to have a go on. The first people outside of Norton to be allowed on the bikes! After the ride they sit down to chat about running, riding and some previously untold stories. We are big fan's of Iwan and how he goes about his life. Listen in the hear more.

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George Blagden Jun 21, 2022

Star of hit show Vikings and one careful owner of a Triumph Bonnevile, George pops into the studio to chat with the boys about the film industry, his bike history and more.

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Grace Webb May 24, 2022

It's back to school for Ben, Charley and Ant this week as they are joined by Grace Webb. A former primary school teacher, Grace has officially the best job in the world as host of hit CBBC show Grace's Amazing Machines. Having grown up at Donnington Park (Her grandfather created the modern circuit), ridden bikes since she was 17 and presented the Thundersport GB race series, it was a natural progression to presenting. Grace is an inspiring women trailblazing a path within the male dominated motorsport world and inspiring young girls and women along the way. The boys are all proud to stand as allies to Grace and all the other women who ride. Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think of the podcast:@thenodpod@IamBenBowers@CharleyBoorman@IamMrPartridgeBuy your The Nod Coffee at www.nudeespresso.com/coffee/nodpod

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Nick English May 17, 2022

With Ant away in Germany, Ben and Charley are joined by British Watch making pioneer, Nick English. Interested in all things British and mechanical, Nicks passion for anything dangerous runs deep. Adversity has ensued after surviving a plane crash that killed his father. From this crisis Bremont Watches was born. Listen in to hear how often moments of great trauma and the aftermath bring clarity and passion to to the forefront. There are some great tales from the road too. Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think of the podcast:@thenodpod@IamBenBowers@CharleyBoorman@IamMrPartridgeBuy your The Nod Coffee at www.nudeespresso.com/coffee/nodpod

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D*Face May 10, 2022

D*Face is a world renowned artist, biker and all round legend. In this episode we explore themes of validation, isolation and finding solace on the open road.

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Shakey Byrne May 10, 2022

The most successful British Superbike Rider in history, Shakey’s story is a fascinating insight into adversity, drive, resilience, and determination.

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Damon Hill May 10, 2022

We're kicking off our first guest episode with F1 World Champion, Damon Hill. Confusing perhaps for a motorcycle podcast but listen in to find out about Damon’s bike racing career long before he raced cars as well as his struggles with grief. It’s a belter.

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Ant, Ben and Charley May 10, 2022

Ant, Ben and Charley kick off the season with a chat between themselves. Setting out as they mean to go on, it’s not exactly polished despite Ben’s efforts as Ant and Charley struggle to leave their egos at the door.

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Trailer May 03, 2022

Coming soon! The Nod - an original mindful motorcycle podcast from MCN. Join your hosts Ben Bowers, Charley Boorman and Ant Partridge as they venture into the rich world of motorbike subculture, wellbeing, and mental health with a new guest from all corners of society each episode. Joined by F1 World Champion Damon Hill, British Superbike Rider Shakey Byrne, and world-renowned legend D*Face to name a few. Ben, Ant, and Charley talk about it all, from finding solace in two wheels on the open road, to grappling with grief. Get a taster of the first series here...

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