Party Mode Podcast

The Japanese GP was a snoozefest - unless you are Ollie Bearman - and the drivers are in open revolt. Something has to change with the current ruleset. But what? Matt and Jethro discuss via a weekend in Mexico, some very ill-advised racesuits and Max's strange interest in a structural support beam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They juggle renovating and moving with childcare chaos and parenting trade-offs. High-speed motorsport talk spans hypercar track times, Max Verstappen’s GT3 drama and Suzuka’s figure-eight thrills. Industry shifts come up with BYD and F1 entry speculation plus Jonathan Wheatley/Aston Martin chatter. They also rant about Love Is Blind and plan reality-TV watch parties.

Political infighting, controversial rules, insane team work... and that's just the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party. In F1 there's been a lot going on, too. The boys reflect on Kimi's historic win and how Kim Kardashian has given Lewis his mojo back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 is back with the biggest rule shake-up in history and so it's fitting that Party Mode is back... with its own shake-up to discuss. So join Matt and Jethro to discuss the Australian GP, Baseball ruining life and hear first-hand (okay, second-hand) what a lovely girl Kim Kardashian really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The F1 and Party Mode season have come to an end. The boys reflect on the last year and look ahead to 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After team-mate clashes, qualifying wobbles, an engine failure in Zandvort and the stress of Max mercilessly stalking him, Lando has finally got over the line. The boys react to the F1 finale and a weepy but deserved World Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Papaya rules strikes again as McLaren fumble in Qatar. Favouritism, pressure or complacency? Plus, Sainz rules, Lewis slumps and sweet potatoes go with marshmallows. Apparently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaotic qualifying, average race, stunning plot twist. The Vegas GP has set-up a tantalising finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. But why would McLaren push so close to the margins? The boys pick through a crazy weekend and look forward to Max attack over the next two races  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the teams prepare for Vegas, the boys show their support for Lewis and Charles and ask McLaren to stop infantilzing their drivers. Plus, weird parties and live TV lessons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The promised cyclone never arrived, but after a perfect point scoring weekend for Lando Norris, has Oscar Piastri’s title been blown away? Is Max an alien? Is Lewis finished? So many questions and boy, what a race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices