EP 137 - The One Where Karl Refused to Get Naked

A comedy Formula 1 podcast reviewing the Australian Grand Prix, George Russell’s win for Mercedes, Ferrari strategy chaos and the latest F1 discussion.Season 7 of The Monkey Seat rolls on — proving Tom and Karl have now spent seven years confidently misunderstanding Formula 1.In Episode 138, the lads review the Australian Grand Prix, where George Russell takes the win and Mercedes suddenly look frighteningly dominant. Is it a sign of things to come in 2026… or just the annual Melbourne madness? Either way, the boys have opinions — and as usual, they don’t line up.Meanwhile Ferrari strategy strikes again, Aston Martin turn out to be less terrible than expected, and the discussion drifts into the general state of modern F1. Drivers complaining, fans complaining, everyone complaining — except Tom, who firmly believes they should stop whining and just drive the cars.Somewhere in the middle of all this, Tom goes on a surprisingly educational mini history of Formula 1, explaining why change in the sport isn’t just inevitable… it’s essential.And because this is The Monkey Seat, things quickly descend into chaos. Karl begins redesigning his office layout live during the podcast, furniture is apparently moving mid-recording, and the YouTube chat joins the madness with live banter throughout the episode.Expect Driver of the Day debates, Dick of the Day accusations, off-topic tangents, and the usual Monkey Seat nonsense — because if you’re here for professional analysis, you’re definitely in the wrong garage.If you want serious F1 discussion, head over to Grid Talk. But if you prefer your Australian GP review with chaos, sarcasm, and interior design updates, you’re exactly where you should be.Catch Tom and Karl behaving slightly more professionally on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk on all socials.Check out f1chronicle.com for motorsport articles written by people who use punctuation, and visit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk for the full Grid Talk universe.Find The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn and Breaker — or just shout “Ferrari strategy meeting!” into the void and wait for the chaos.

Hold onto your helmets and unplug the Wi-Fi — Episode 137 of The Monkey Seat has arrived, and it’s already gone off the rails before the lights have even gone out.This week Tom and Karl look ahead to the 2026 Formula 1 season, but before they can pretend to be experts about the future, they first revisit their 2025 predictions… which age about as well as milk in the Bahrain sun. Turns out predicting F1 is hard when you don’t know what you’re talking about.With reputations already in tatters, the lads dive headfirst into their 2026 predictions: champions, disasters, surprise heroes, and the inevitable chaos that comes with new regs. And yes… Sergio Perez is back, which is great news for Checo fans and terrible news for Tom, who reacts with all the calm restraint of a man who has definitely not been ranting about Perez for several years straight.But the real scandal? Karl betrays the audience.After losing a bet, he was supposed to record an episode completely naked… and he’s bottled it. The excuses are flimsy, the disappointment is real, and justice may yet be served.As if that wasn’t enough, this episode features brand-new podcast tech, experimental setups, and Irish internet held together with duct tape and hope. The glitches, dropouts, and audio chaos aren’t problems — they’re features. Think of it as immersive realism: the sound of two grown men wrestling with technology they absolutely should not have bought.Expect bold predictions, terrible reasoning, tech meltdowns, and the usual Monkey Seat nonsense — because if the 2026 season is half as chaotic as this episode, we’re in for a classic.Looking for serious F1 analysis? Go listen to Grid Talk. But if you want predictions with zero accountability and more technical difficulties than a Ferrari upgrade package, you’re exactly where you need to be.Catch Tom and Karl pretending to be professional on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk on all socials.For real motorsport journalism, head to f1chronicle.com, and for everything Grid Talk, visit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk.Find The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker — or just shout “CHECO IS BACK” into the void and wait for Tom’s blood pressure to spike.

Pack your sunscreen, your sand goggles, and your patience for terrible opinions — The Monkey Seat is back for Episode 136!This week, Tom and Karl dive into the Qatar Grand Prix, a race hotter than the tyres, tempers, and Tom’s laptop when he has too many tabs open. Expect sweaty drama, slippery strategies, and more deleted lap times than Karl has excuses for being late.BUT WAIT — just as they hit record, BREAKING NEWS dropped like a Red Bull junior driver:Red Bull announced their 2026 driver lineup.Did it make sense? No.Did the boys handle it professionally? Absolutely not.Cue instant reactions, wild speculation, and the kind of live meltdown you only get when F1 silly season barges into the podcast uninvited.They didn't do driver and dick of the day awards because well... they forgot.It’s everything you expect from The Monkey Seat: off-topic tangents, questionable takes, unexpected news, and two hosts who are legally banned from being considered “serious analysts.”If you want proper journalism, go to Grid Talk. If you want chaos with air-con, you’re in the right garage.Catch the more “professional” versions of Tom and Karl on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk across all socials.Check out f1chronicle.com for articles written by adults, and hit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk for the full Grid Talk universe.Find The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker — or just whisper “breaking news” into a microphone and we’ll appear, panicking.

Sound the alarm and hide the microphones — it’s a special edition of The Monkey Seat!For only the second time ever, Tom and Karl are in the same room… and, miraculously, the world hasn’t imploded (yet). To make things even more unpredictable, Karl’s son Killian joins the chaos — proving once and for all that bad opinions might just be hereditary.This isn’t your usual race review — no tyre talk, no lap times, no analysis (not that there ever is). Instead, the lads are blowing up the F1 driver market and rebuilding it their way. The only rule? No one stays where they are. Expect questionable swaps, outrageous justifications, and enough driver reshuffling to make silly season look sensible.It’s an episode full of laughter, bickering, and family-friendly anarchy — three voices, zero structure, and absolutely no chance of agreement. Basically, the most Monkey Seat thing ever.If you want serious motorsport discussion, go find Grid Talk. But if you want three generations of chaos theory disguised as a podcast, you’ve come to the right grid box.Catch Tom and Karl pretending to act like professionals on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk on all socials.For proper motorsport journalism, head to f1chronicle.com, and for more Grid Talk goodness, hit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk.Listen to The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker — or just open a window, shout “contract chaos!” and we’ll appear, spreadsheets in hand.

Tom and Karl are back for the United States Grand Prix, bringing you their unique brand of chaotic commentary from the land where everything’s bigger — including the egos, the portion sizes, and the track limits.In true Austin fashion, the weekend had it all: cowboy hats, confused strategy calls, and more deleted laps than Karl has brain cells left after the afterparty. The lads hand out their Driver of the Day awards (expect at least one based on vibes alone) and, of course, crown the Dick of the Day, because someone always deserves to wear the Stetson of shame.It’s the usual mix of banter over brains, with more tangents than turns at COTA and enough off-topic chatter to make Crofty short-circuit. Was the race good? Who cares — the podcast definitely isn’t.If you want proper F1 insight, go listen to Grid Talk. But if you prefer bad jokes, bad takes, and two Brits doing bad American accents, you’re in the right paddock.Catch Tom and Karl pretending to know what they’re doing on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk across all socials.Check out f1chronicle.com for real journalism, and hit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk for all things Grid Talk.Find The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, and Breaker — or just scream “YEEHAW!” into a microphone and we’ll appear with terrible opinions and even worse accents.

Tom and Karl tackle the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a race that once again proved the streets of Baku are as brutal as Karl’s hangovers and as unpredictable as Tom’s WiFi. Safety cars, carbon fibre confetti, and more crashes than a Windows 95 PC – and somehow, it still wasn’t the weirdest weekend they’ve covered.The lads hand out their Driver of the Day awards (one probably makes sense, the other probably doesn’t) and crown the inevitable Dick of the Day – because on the streets of Baku, someone always earns it.Expect wild tangents, bold-but-terrible predictions, and more questionable takes than a Red Bull PR statement. As usual, it’s less “analysis” and more “two blokes in verbal bumper cars.”If you actually want serious F1 coverage, go listen to Grid Talk. But if you’re here for bad jokes, chaos, and laughter echoing down the long Baku straight, you’ve found your pit stop.Catch Tom and Karl attempting professionalism on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk across all socials.For real journalism, head to f1chronicle.com, and for the full Grid Talk fix, hit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk.You can find The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker — or just shout “STROLL INTO THE WALL” three times and we’ll appear.

Brace yourself for some soggy shenanigans – The Monkey Seat is back, broadcasting straight from the metaphorical pit lane of poor life choices!This week, Tom and Karl tackle the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, where the weather is as unpredictable as Karl’s connection to reality, and the race strategies made about as much sense as Tom’s fantasy team. Was it wet? Was it dry? Was it worth staying awake for? Who knows – but the boys have opinions on it, and they definitely don't line up!They’re slinging out their Driver of the Day awards with all the grace of a Sauber pit stop on a budget airline, and someone definitely gets slapped with the Dick of the Day title – a time-honoured tradition that’s just as prestigious as it sounds (which is to say… not at all).Expect off-topic tangents, and an accidental deep dive into Spa’s many mishaps – both literal and metaphorical. As always, it’s less "analytical insight" and more "two guys bickering in surround sound."Looking for actual F1 journalism? Head over to Grid Talk. But if you want bad predictions, bold opinions, and banter with more corners than a Carsten Tilke street track, you’re in the right place.For the “slightly more serious” versions of these two, catch them on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk on all your favourite socials.Check out f1chronicle.com for motorsport articles written by people who use punctuation, and hit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk for the full Grid Talk experience.Find The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker — or just scream into the Ardennes mist and we’ll find you.

Strap in and crack open a lukewarm can of supermarket own-brand cola, because The Monkey Seat is back — just in time for the British Grand Prix!Tom and Karl return to their mics (and questionable opinions) after accidentally ghosting the Austrian Grand Prix. Was it scheduling? Was it laziness? Was it because Karl got lost in a multi-storey car park? We may never know. But they’re back now, and ready to pretend they never left.In this episode, the lads dive into all the Silverstone shenanigans — home heroes, hydraulic heartbreaks, and more Union Jacks than a Coronation street party. They hand out their now-famous Driver of the Day awards (no one agrees, as usual), and crown the ultimate Dick of the Day – a prestigious honour for the biggest muppet on the grid. Or possibly in the commentary box.It’s banter over breakdowns, nonsense over nuance, and the kind of chaotic race recap that makes Sky F1’s coverage look like a TED Talk. Live reactions, fan interactions, and more detours than a British road trip – if it’s serious F1 you’re after, Grid Talk exists. If you want vibes and very little journalistic integrity, you’ve found the right pit lane.Catch the guys trying to act professional over on Grid Talk @gridtalkuk across all socials.For actual motorsport coverage, head to f1chronicle.com, and for more slightly better-prepared F1 chat, visit linktr.ee/gridtalkuk.Listen to The Monkey Seat on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker… or just yell into a traffic cone and hope for the best.

Buckle up for another sun-soaked siesta of chaos on The Monkey Seat with Tom and Karl – the dynamic duo who still know absolutely nothing about F1 strategy, but plenty about winding each other up.This time, they’re fresh off the Spanish Grand Prix, where tyre strategy was confusing, overtakes were rare, and Karl’s internet dropped more often than Red Bulls pit strategy. They’re dishing out their Driver of the Day picks, and of course, naming the all-important Dick of the Day – because someone always deserves it, and no, it’s not always Max.Expect wild takes, laughably poor predictions, and enough off-topic tangents to make a team principal cry. They were live on YouTube interacting with fans in real-time and, as usual, forgetting to actually watch large chunks of it. Professionalism? Never heard of her.If you're after real insight, go listen to Grid Talk. But if you're here for accidental comedy, light-hearted F1 chaos, and two mates who treat race analysis like a pub quiz they forgot to revise for – The Monkey Seat has your back.Want to hear them pretend to be grown-ups? Catch them on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk on all socials.For actual motorsport journalism, head to f1chronicle.com, and for more Grid Talk, hit up linktr.ee/gridtalkuk.Find The Monkey Seat wherever you get your podcasts – Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, Breaker – basically, if it plays sound, we’re on it.

Buckle up for another wild ride on The Monkey Seat with Tom and Karl, the hosts who know nothing about F1 but everything about making each other laugh. In this episode, they’re handing out their Driver of the Day awards (don’t expect them to agree on anything) and crowning the Dick of the Day because, honestly, someone’s got to earn it. The guys dive into the latest race – but don't worry, it’s less about in-depth analysis and more about ridiculous opinions and off-the-wall takes. Plus, they’re live on YouTube, interacting with fans in real-time as they try (and fail) to stay on track. If you want serious race breakdowns, go to Grid Talk. But if you’re here for laughs, chaos, and questionable decisions, The Monkey Seat has you covered!If you want to hear more from the guys in a slightly more professional manner, they both are regulars on the Grid Talk Podcast @gridtalkuk on all socials Head to https://f1chronicle.com/for all the latest articles around Motorsport and head to linktr.ee/gridtalkuk to head straight to the Eargasmn that is the Grid Talk Podcast, every race weekend directly after the event to get up to the minute analysis on F1 Catch us on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, Tuneln, and Breaker by searching for Monkeyseat Podcast