Lee Johnston: Thankful To Be Here | The TT Podcast

Lee Johnston: Thankful To Be Here | The TT Podcast - E39

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9 ай бұрын

The TT Podcast is back on the Isle of Man, this time to take in the action from the Manx Grand Prix in August.
Chris used his time to catch up with some stars of the TT and was joined by a very special co-host, Lee Johnston.
Before sitting down with their first guest, Lee talked of his traumatic year following a shocking accident at the North West 200 in May. He opened up about his limited memory of the crash and how he has been recovering physically since; his experience watching TT 2023 from afar; and what the future looks like for him when his body fully recovers.
Lee will sit alongside Chris as co-host for the upcoming episodes of the TT Podcast.
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@gerryjamesedwards1227 9 ай бұрын

Given the severity of his injuries, I'm amazed at how quickly Lee is bouncing back. More power to him!

@chrisgoes9610 9 ай бұрын

Men need to talk more about this stuff it can really help. The times I needed to open up I found friends and family incredibly supportive. Reach out fellas don’t suffer in silence. Big big shout out to the NHS for doing an incredible job, the real unsung heroes (I can’t thank them enough).

@merv690 9 ай бұрын

as an old guy that likes bikes but not a fanatic race fan, I have to say Lee is the one guy I would love to meet, I think he has helped more people than he realises, with his fantastic videos, whishing all the very best

@stickdeath1980 9 ай бұрын

I'm all the way from New Zealand found Lee years ago been following him great racer and youtuber.After his crash i can relate to it as i had the sorta same crash ended up ruining my career in supersports here in NZ really glad to see him around and a postive light

@stephenlebillon3066 9 ай бұрын

Great to see Lee getting better, Chris did an amazing job letting Lee talk through the serious stuff and not making a joke of it,👍.

@martinstevenson7462 9 ай бұрын

God bless you Lee for being open about your accident I wish you a speedy recovery and regards to your family

@user-nt9nd7xm5f 9 ай бұрын

I am not sure Lee knows how many folk he helps with his honesty and openness but I can safely say I 100% respect him as a human, a family man and a bike racer. What a truly awesome bloke Big Respect ✊🏍💨

@ASC63Funky 3 ай бұрын

Lee is a legend he will ride again and will grace the roads with his riding. im happy to see him recovering. Thanks for posting

@Changed101 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant great to see the wee man on top form. Been through what Lee has and know exactly where he’s coming from.. Keep healing wee man 👍

@shadesshades397 9 ай бұрын

Great to see Lee looking so much better, but it’s a long road for him, his body will heal but it’s the mind that really takes a beating and hopefully with help he will be back to where he was before the crash. GOOD LUCK NEIL

@flythenride 8 ай бұрын

Soo good to see Lee on this podcast and smiling. 👍🏻

@michaelamiss1828 9 ай бұрын

Great interview. Think Lee is handling his issues very well. It’s tough and scary what happened but he has some solid people around him and his attitude is 100%. It’s a long road back but best wishes Lee and family. 🇦🇺

@hitenbjoshi 9 ай бұрын

We're all thankful to have you here 🍻

@robholloway5935 9 ай бұрын

To be as open as Lee is about everything takes a lot, great to see you're on the mend, top bloke 👍😎

@mattblackledge9068 9 ай бұрын

People absolutely love Lee for being a straight talking, down to earth bloke. Somehow he manages to make light of things that would ruin us mere mortals. Great guest, great co-host.

@douglasbagshaw9192 9 ай бұрын

We was at the CRAIG And spoke to so many people who came to see you Lee! Amazing personality !Love you to bits

@danielyeo6777 9 ай бұрын

Really looking Forward to it guys Many Thanks IOM TT.....Great to See the Wee Man on the Mend.....🤟💌🤟

@samgault8744 9 ай бұрын

Great podcast, looking forward to seeing the others. Have to admire Lee's attitude 👍

@chrispritch 9 ай бұрын

I ❤️ this man

@NodbodRS 9 ай бұрын

Loved that one. I understand what lee has gone an goinh thru. Had a bad crash 2 year back. Every single time i commented on his blogs passing encouragement on, lee always replied. Our bodies are strong an minds at times stronger. Time is the healer. Riding again within a year il add.

@mylo3126 8 ай бұрын

Total & utter respect !

@charles5712 2 ай бұрын

Ever brilliant. Loved it

@e.w.e2846 9 ай бұрын

Saw this on TT+ the other day when rewatching races and watched it again here because it’s so refreshing hearing a grounded guy like Lee. Anyone who’s not seen his KZfaq channel, I’d recommend it. Proper funny, modest and open dude 👍🏻

@ManxAndy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for these wonderful vlogs…..Lee is a fantastic rider, and fantastic on camera and radio…..he’s great at talking the talk, 👍😜🇮🇲👌. And a big up to Chris for not shirking about asking the questions that have to be asked….he’s really immersed himself into the TT paddock, and genuinely gets the best interviews we’ve seen in years …..👍🇮🇲😉

@chrispritch 9 ай бұрын

Bless you Andy! Glad to have been given the chance to a part of the TT

@ManxAndy 9 ай бұрын

@@chrispritch it’s true Chris, you have admitted you’re still nervous about how well you are seen doing the job, but hands down, you have done some of the best interviews with top TT riders we have seen for well over a decade, just one example…..Michael Dunlop, he’s never sat down for an hour interview ever….but yourself & Steve …I’ll not leave him out, 😉 got more out of MD in that 2 part vlog, than he’s given in 10 years. Not easy to form friendships with the type of person it takes to do what they do, as we know, most of the lads are very modest and shy about talking themselves up , and err away from in-depth interviews, these podcasts have turned a new era as to the stuff that goes on behind the riders and teams….long may it continue, and thankyou for being you, as a life long TT - MGP fan, that’s also helped in sidecars over the years,hand on heart, I can genuinely say, everyone that I’ve mentioned your name too, when discussing TT etc as a whole….thinks you have done and still are doing a fantastic job….enjoy you’re evening , and I will say hello next year, with Fonzi 🐶 of course 👍😉🇮🇲👌

@chrispritch 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it mate, thank you for saying that. It means a lot

@arcboy2011 9 ай бұрын

So glad to see Lee on this podcast. He is going to make a great co-host. I am in complete agreement with many posters here whom Lee has helped, myself included.

@deanharriss2029 Ай бұрын

MD is a class act.

@andrewmullen4003 9 ай бұрын

It's a hard thing when you have a bad accident, I think you have a great attitude to it Lee, much respect from a similar experience 19 years ago. Respect.

@graemelossey130 9 ай бұрын

Lee what a really great man, good luck for the future matey.

@jdahack7367 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Love you Lee. Great to see you healing. Best of luck going forward.

@AGG299 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Lee you continue to be an inspiration. That woman is amazing and what ever you decide we will all love ya get back on them vlogs.

@terryhosker1298 9 ай бұрын

Great to see Always posative

@paulgibson5326 9 ай бұрын

true dedication from a top guy not big headed Lee Jonston is so honest paul west yorkshire

@andywebster3838 9 ай бұрын

nice to see lee back again and thanks for the honesty involved as hard as it is to say it.

@stevewild6478 9 ай бұрын

Lee good to see your on the mend ,great rider,great bloke hope to catch up soon.

@mikethomas2138 8 ай бұрын

Excellent interview.

@tinkertime7165 4 ай бұрын

Wow I did not realise your accident was so bad. So glad you are making a good recovery.

@firebladeclements 9 ай бұрын

14th comment and 114th like! That's strange after having a tear listening to Lee on about the near death. I had darn near the same 20 years ago. 2 out of 10 survive that shit, that's you and me bud! You'll laugh at it soon Lee and be stronger for it! Of that I'm sure!

@TessaTickle 9 ай бұрын

best episode yet!

@jack6trains 9 ай бұрын

Full respect to you, Lee

@obsidian.... 9 ай бұрын

If there are people out there who don't just love this man (and cheer him on whenever possible) you must be horrible individuals. . He's such good people - which is what made me become a fan of him back in 17'. Just needs to fully heal up now and get back out there

@DeathsStalkerRVT 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see Lee getting better and more or less back to his irrepressible self. 😉

@martinholmes9262 8 ай бұрын

Just can't finish this! Nice to see ya on a bike in the later vids

@colindowd3892 9 ай бұрын

The need to know that you can still do is a major part of getting your head straight.

@flyingfox7252 9 ай бұрын

I’m coming back next June - can’t wait

@-DC- 9 ай бұрын

Lee ❤️

@colindowd3892 9 ай бұрын

Lee, if you're going to be hosting the pod casts, shame you don't get Niel on, so you get a mechanics point of view. 😂 So glad to see you doing so well. Keep doing what you do best. Love your no BS attitude to life.

@jasonparsons2198 9 ай бұрын

Fair play to you Lee best of luck buddy

@ACLz28 9 ай бұрын

I could watch these two banter for hours

@chrispritch 9 ай бұрын

❤️ there’s plenty of hours of that coming up over the next few podcasts!! 😂

@barryrose4850 9 ай бұрын

Hell and back. He’s a strong fucker 🏁

@andywatts348 9 ай бұрын

Respect Lee! You'll be a good commentator, if you're as good as you are racing bikes, then you'll be bang on bro 👊🏻

@ConnorLeMay 9 ай бұрын

Genu-winely decent bloke 💪🏻

@royread2491 9 ай бұрын

Whatever you decide to do in the future Lee, you've made your mark on many people with your straight forwardness and honesty, and you should be proud of everything you've achieved, (so far!!) Plus although you may, (worst case for you) end up as a team manager and not the rider, there will be some very lucky rider benefiting from you experience!! Hopefully you'll be involved with the sport in some form or another for the foreseeable future and keeping us race fans entertained with the vlogs.

@flatbrokefrank6482 4 ай бұрын

11 out of 10 🙂

@derekcomer4858 9 ай бұрын

Can we get Neil on, that would be epic 🤣

@briangrey4405 Ай бұрын

I think Lees lung scar tattoo should be a tribute to N H S

@Adam-oi7kq 9 ай бұрын

Like little Britain had me in stitches 😂

@chrispritch 9 ай бұрын

bloody hell does this mean we'll be cancelled in 10 years??

@Adam-oi7kq 9 ай бұрын

@@chrispritch looking back at the island like something off little Britain

@chrispritch 9 ай бұрын

oooh hahahaha yes!!!! I WANT THAT ONE!@@Adam-oi7kq

@Tony-Buzz 9 ай бұрын

👌👌👌👏👏👏👏

@stephenwilliamson1491 9 ай бұрын

Good on you mate for speaking about it! A had accident in 2016 Lee wish a went for bit of help cause the little things like scrubbing a rear tyre edge to edge it drives me crazy. But there this mental block going on probs not enjoyed a bike properly because of these little issues witch probs affects me in other aspects of life lol! Mad so it is

@dondle2 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic work from everyone involved. Honesty is always the best policy. Behind every good man is a good woman, and every man is from a woman born.

@m3dia95 7 ай бұрын

Gotta know when to fold em.

@user-cj9up7nl9b 11 күн бұрын

Remember the nutriion Lee😂

@2wheelsrbest327 5 ай бұрын

Message to Lee if you must race we will all support you but boy you have the personality and skills to be a presenter / pundit just like Steve and Shakey have. Think about it !