Party Mode Podcast

Party Mode

Each week Matt and Jethro dig into the world of F1. From lap times to off-track gossip to fashion blunders, the boys have you covered

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20 episodes
Updated Monday
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Lance Stroll has terrible hair
The Hungarian GP was a real thriller and the first win for Lando as World Champion. But, was this the one that got away for Lewis? Has George angered the gods? And will Max be driving alongside his mate Norris next year? All this plus Comic Con and The Odyssey and Pulp from the Paddock sponsored by AS Colour. Visit ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 46 min
Matt is back! And F1 rolls straight into Hungary...
After a relaxing holiday detached from screens, F1 and the World Cup, Matt is back with Jethro to discuss the fallout from Spa and look ahead to Hungary. It's a bumper week for Pulp from the Paddock brought to you in partnership with AS Colour. Go to ascolour.com to see their amazing line of high quality, timeless pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 22 · 31 min
The Spa preview and One Man Show
The brilliant Spa F1 race weekend is nearly upon us, and Jethro handles Matt's absence with a concise preview and then by answering some of the many listener questions sent in last week. Apologies in advance that this is a one man show... but we figured it was worth a try. As usual our Pulp from the Paddock is in partnership with AS Colour. Not as usual... we don't have any Pulp. But still check them out at https://ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 39 min
Sensational Silverstone delivers... until that Safety Car
A perfect summer weekend at Silverstone, record attendance and SO MUCH incident. Lewis on Sprint pole, Leclerc reborn, Kimi on fire, car failures, Verstappen crashes... And somehow a nightmare weekend for George ends up looking pretty good, after all. Has he done a deal with the devil? Jethro and Matt reveal all... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 6 · 41 min
Yabba dabba... d'oh. Will the real Russell fans please stand up?
The Austrian GP delivered, with some great wheel-to-wheel racing, a super-tight finish and the championship closing up at the top. Plus, Red Bull emerged as possible contenders for future wins, too. However, Russell needs a PR make-over, Leclerc has gone missing and Williams... nope, let's not talk about Williams. How about NASCAR and the World Cup instead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 50 min
Will Aston Martin's misery ever end? Plus, Austrian GP preview
It's race week! Which is great news for everyone, unless you happen to drive for or work for Aston Martin. Will this nightmare end? Or have they written off 2026 already? Will Alonso walk? Plus, espressos at 11pm, Toy Story 5 chat and Matt's is getting a special massage. For Father's Day. It's not like that. We'd also like to welcome our new Pulp from the Paddock sponsor AS Colour. These guys pride themselves on producing high-quality, functional blank apparel that stands the test of time. Established in 2005 in Auckland, New Zealand, AS Colour has grown from humble beginnings to now operate thirty-one retail locations and six distribution facilities across Europe, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Visit https://ascolour.com for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 22 · 33 min
Could it be 8 for Lewis? And has Lawrence Stroll broken F1's genuis?
LEWIS IS BACK. Again. But maybe for real. Will it stick? Will Leclerc recover or crumble? Can George do anything about his team-mate and ex-team mate pincer movement? All these questions and more answered. Plus Le Mans 24 hour chat and World Cup fever. And not a mention of home improvements... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17 · 41 min
Kimi the Invincible and a Lewis & Kim love-in
Monaco delivered a scintillating qualifying session, a strange race with many, many penalties and yet another win for Kimi. Plus, lots of Kim Kardashian. What's not to like? Well, not much, unless you're George Russell... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 8 · 35 min
Monaco magic? Preview of F1's most iconic race
Monaco is upon us and while the race isn't always amazing, qualifying is truly stunning to watch. Who will win? Who will be P10? These and many other qeustions are answered. Plus, Matt is home alone and excited (although an albino peacock might join him, who knows?), and Jethro is heading to Italy to drive hypercars made just around the corner from Ferrari... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 3 · 41 min
George's very polite temper tantrum as Kimi wins again
Montreal serves-up a truly classic GP that could have been even better had George's car not expired. The net result is a 19-year old is the strong favourite to now win the championship... whilst 41-yr old Lewis shows there's life in the old dog, yet. Plus - you'll all be relived to hear - Lance Stroll isn't about to retire any time soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26 · 52 min
Montreal preview and Matt's magical white peacock
Jethro is in Italy with more work than he can possibly comprehend, Matt has a surprise visitor to his back garden and, more importantly, there's an F1 race this weekend. And it's at a brilliant track and the weather is looking feisty. Max should be okay with that after 24 hours at the Nürburgring in cold, damp, unpredictable conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19 · 40 min
More power for Ferrari? F1 rules let the rest play catch-up to Mercedes
It's another non race week - but Max is prepping for the Nürburgring 24 hour and F1 politics is about to erupt over ADUO, a clause in the rules that might hand Ferrari, Red Bull and Aston Martin an engine upgrade post Canadian GP. Matt and Jethro discuss the ramifications. Plus, Michael Jackson invades the Bovingdon household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12 · 41 min
Gasly flips, Max spins, Kimi dominates and Russell goes missing in Miami
F1 is back and served-up a brilliant weekend in Miami. The storms stayed away but Russell's mood must be darkening after a dominant weekend for Kimi and there are signs that McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull might get in the mix as the championship unfolds. Matt is just happy he gets to sleep through some racing again... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6 · 49 min
Miami preview! Plus Matt gets mistaken for Drake by millions online
Does anyone remember F1 racing? Well, it's back and Matt and Jethro are fired-up for a chaotic Sprint weekend with new rules, new upgrades and the potential for high drama in a fantastic city. Plus, Matt is an overnight sensation thanks to a collab with Drake. Trigger warning: Conversation does include a description of suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 28 · 35 min
New rules, Heated Rivalry and still no racing
The wait continues. How it is still not race week!? But, new rules have been set for Miami and Matt and Jethro try to understand if they'll make any difference. At all. Plus, reviews of Heated Rivalry and Temptation Island. Because it's STILL NOT RACE WEEK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 22 · 44 min
Dutch supercars and a looming Red Bull crisis?
Max's best bud is leaving Red Bull... will the four-time champ follow? Plus things you shouldn't watch on a plane according to Matt, and a weird little Dutch supercar that's lighter than an F1 car with Jethro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 14 · 42 min
Easter blues as the race drought continues
Will Alonso Snr still be in F1 when his new son Leonard makes his debut in 2044? Will Honda have fixed their engine by then? Is Lance Stroll looking for a new job? These and other questions answered by Matt and Jethro as F1's enforced break drags on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 7 · 42 min
Max damage in Suzuka
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
March 31 · 51 min
Love for Suzuka is Blind
Matt and Jethro preview the upcoming Japanese GP via Easter egg school projects, a house renovation and a critique of Love is Blind. Plus, new P10 predictions and is Audi's loss going to be a shot in the arm for Aston Martin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 24 · 52 min
Kimi wins! Lewis is back! Plus, Matt's Oscar party insight
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
March 17 · 47 min

Party Mode Podcast

Lance Stroll has terrible hair

Matt is back! And F1 rolls straight into Hungary...

The Spa preview and One Man Show

Sensational Silverstone delivers... until that Safety Car

Yabba dabba... d'oh. Will the real Russell fans please stand up?

Will Aston Martin's misery ever end? Plus, Austrian GP preview

Could it be 8 for Lewis? And has Lawrence Stroll broken F1's genuis?

Kimi the Invincible and a Lewis & Kim love-in

Monaco magic? Preview of F1's most iconic race

George's very polite temper tantrum as Kimi wins again

Montreal preview and Matt's magical white peacock

More power for Ferrari? F1 rules let the rest play catch-up to Mercedes

Gasly flips, Max spins, Kimi dominates and Russell goes missing in Miami

Miami preview! Plus Matt gets mistaken for Drake by millions online

New rules, Heated Rivalry and still no racing

Dutch supercars and a looming Red Bull crisis?

Easter blues as the race drought continues

Max damage in Suzuka

Love for Suzuka is Blind

Kimi wins! Lewis is back! Plus, Matt's Oscar party insight