In Bed with Charlie

In Bed with Charlie

Author: Party Mode October 1, 2025 Duration: 49:09
Well, he does just about drag himself out of bed after engaging Party Mode in Portland. Meanwhile, Max wins in a Ferrari and Matt sees red in Business Class over those cookies in a green bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Party Mode Podcast is your weekly pit stop for everything Formula 1, hosted by Matt and Jethro. This isn't a dry technical breakdown, though you'll certainly get informed takes on qualifying laps, race strategy, and car performance. The show thrives in the vibrant intersection of high-speed sport and high-profile personalities, diving into the weekend's biggest stories with equal parts expertise and irreverent humor. Expect candid discussions about the latest off-track drama, sponsor shenanigans, and yes, even the occasionally questionable podium fashion. It's a conversation that captures the full spectacle of the F1 circus-the thrilling competition, the behind-the-scenes gossip, and the sheer entertainment of it all. Tune in for analysis that's as passionate about the racing as it is about the characters who define it, all delivered with the lively, unfiltered energy of two friends who love the sport. The Party Mode Podcast blends automotive insight with comedy and leisure, making the complex world of motorsport feel accessible and wildly fun. You'll hear the news, the nuances, and the nonsense that makes each Grand Prix weekend unique.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Matt is back! And F1 rolls straight into Hungary... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:34
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 par…
The Spa preview and One Man Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:41
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…
Sensational Silverstone delivers... until that Safety Car [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:12
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…
Yabba dabba... d'oh. Will the real Russell fans please stand up? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:07
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 need…
Will Aston Martin's misery ever end? Plus, Austrian GP preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
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 St…
Could it be 8 for Lewis? And has Lawrence Stroll broken F1's genuis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:04
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 2…
Kimi the Invincible and a Lewis & Kim love-in [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:48
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..…
Monaco magic? Preview of F1's most iconic race [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
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…
George's very polite temper tantrum as Kimi wins again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:01
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 the…
Montreal preview and Matt's magical white peacock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:16
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 l…