The Chain Reaction Motorcycle Podcast
Join Brendan, Mark, Ross & Janet, four Irish motorcyclists having a laugh and sharing their passion for all things on two wheels.
We bring you authentic craic, unfiltered banter, and deep dives into everything motorbikes, from road trips across Ireland and abroad to off-road trail riding, honest gear and bike reviews, garage maintenance, industry news, and chats with special guests from across the biking community.
Whether you're a seasoned rider, a weekend dirt enthusiast, or just getting started on your first bike, pull up a seat, grab a nice cup of tea and join us for the spin!
📩 Contact us: thechainreactionpodcast2026@gmail.com
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 9: Short Circuit Champion Alanna Maher Joins Us
This week, we're joined by country singer and short circuit champion Alanna Maher. Alanna breaks down her new role with Motorcycling Ireland, her plans for women in motorsport, her recent racing season and how she balances life on stage w...
Episode 8: Vanessa O'Keeffe from Edge Biker Training Joins Us
Vanessa joins us to to talk about her life on two wheels, from her early days in the Garda National Traffic Unit to instructing new riders and taking up off-roading on her Honda CRF. We also read through a listener email sent in by the BM...
Episode 7: Anto Dunne aka The Bandit Man Joins Us
This week we sit down with Suzuki fanatic Anto Dunne, better known as The Bandit Man. Anto takes us behind the scenes of his shed to talk about his passion for old school Suzukis, the realities of bike restoration, and what really goes in...
Episode 6: Jade & Gimli from worldtravellerz.com & Kawasaki ZX-10R Review
This week, Jade from worldtravellerz.com joins us to share what it's really like travelling across Central America on a motorcycle with her dog, Gimli, and living full time in a touring campervan. Jan asks us which two bikes we wou...
Episode 5: It's Brendans Birthday - Yeyyyy!
Once the party chat wraps up, Jan takes the mic in Jans 2 Wheels & Random Feels to talk womens bike gear and the quest for the best food stops on a spin. Over on the Ross Report, we review the Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak, before wra...
Episode 4: Dakar Legend & Enduro Coach Neil Hawkar Joins Us
In Episode 4, we’re joined by Dakar veteran and enduro coach Neil Hawker to chat off-road survival and elite racing! Plus, Ross introduces his brand new bike, Bren, Mark, and Jan test ride the Harley-Davidson Pan America courtesy of Dublin Har...
Episode 3: Meet our new Co-Host Janet Tuke
In Episode 3 of The Chain Reaction Podcast, we officially welcome our new co-host, Janet Tuke! Janet takes the mic and puts the rest of the crew in the hot seat with a round of questions to get to know the team a little better.Plus, Ross...
Episode 2: Irelands top 10 Motorcycle routes
On this weeks episode were talking about the best of Irish routes, everything from the Vee in Tipperary to the lough corrib scenic route, we talk about some hidden gems along the routes. Ross breaks the silence on a potential new purchase. And ...
Episode 1: Adventure Ride Portugal with ADV MOTO HAVEN
On this weeks episode we chat with Greg and Tania from ADV Moto Haven as they tell us about their adventure riding experience tour in the beautiful Algarve. We also discuss helmets and we compare mid budget with top tier and what are the pros a...