Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

Krunching Gears - |The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 30|   This week on the podcast, we catch up with Jonny Greer and Niall Burns following their victory at the Loughgall Rally the latest round of the Northern Rally Championship. We also catch up on the latest round of the FIA European Rally Championship (Rally di Roma Capitale) with Craig Rahill, Conor Smith, Casey Jay Coleman, and Killian...

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 29🎤   On this episode of the Rally Podcast, we look ahead to one of the biggest and most anticipated events on the Irish rally calendar, the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. We catch up with Josh McErlean and Eoin Treacy, who have been released from their World Rally Championship duties with M-Sport to tackle the famous Done...

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 28🎤 🩷   On this special episode we celebrate the return of one of the most iconic cars in Irish rallying history, the legendary “Pink Panther” Ford Sierra RS Cosworth that carried James Cullen and Ellen Morgan to victory on the Donegal International in 1991. We speak with Paul Murphy and Declan McBrearty, part of the dedicated team behi...

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast 2026 Season, episode 27🎤   This week, we get under the bonnet and take a look behind the scenes of rallying with three special guests who bring unique perspectives from the sport. First we catch up with Colin Turkington, four-time British Touring Car Champion and BMW’s most successful racing driver, following his recent venture into rallying at the Tyrone Sta...

🎙️ Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast 2026 Season |Episode 26|   In this episode, we look back at an action-packed Circuit of Munster Rally with Daniel Breslin and Damian Doherty, the leading rear-wheel-drive crew, who chat about their impressive run. We also hear from second-place overall finisher Keelan Grogan, who reflects on a strong result against tough competition. Rally4 winner Oran Englan...

Krunching Gears ┃The Rally Podcast 2026 Season┃ Episode 25. On this week’s podcast we’re joined by the top two finishers from the recent Jim Clark Rally. Winner Max McRae reflects on a standout victory, while Meirion Evans looks back on the challenges of one of the UK’s most iconic events. We also discuss the recent Toyota Gazoo Racing test session in Donegal with Eamonn Kelly and Rory Kennedy, wh...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast [2026 Season] episode 24.   Fresh from their impressive victory at the Carlow Stages Rally, Michael Boyle and Dermot McCafferty join us to break down their winning performance along with Cathan McCourt and Barry McNulty, who secured an excellent second place as they reflect on a hard-fought battle at the front of the field and the pace needed to challenge for vi...

Krunching Gears – The Rally Podcast | 2026 Season - Episode 23   Sean Moriarty joins Kevin and Conor for a deep dive into why Vodafone Rally de Portugal remains one of the most iconic rounds of the World Rally Championship. An experienced automotive journalist and founder of Kerry Motorsport News, Sean shares first-hand insight into the culture, history, and atmosphere surrounding Rally Portugal....

Krunching Gears – The Rally Podcast | Season 2026 | Episode 22   This week on Krunching Gears – The Rally Podcast, we recap a dramatic Killarney Rally of the Lakes, with Rob Duggan joining us after clinching victory in the Modified category. We revisit the Manx Rally, with overall winners Ryan Loughran and Robb Fagg recalling their standout performance and claiming victory on the iconic island sta...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast 2026 Season, episode 21.   In this episode, we’re joined by Christophe Jacob, one of the organising team and Frank Kelly, MKII Escort hero, to talk about The Escort Rally Special in Chimay, Belgium, on 11th –13th September. A rally that delivers a pure, no-compromise celebration of Ford Escort rallying on fast, technical asphalt. Designed exclusively for Escort...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 20. Luke Barry, award-winning journalist with DirtFish, joins us to break down the WRC season so far, covering the standout performances, surprise results, and key storylines shaping the championship battle. With expert insight and behind-the-scenes perspective, Luke helps us unpack what’s happening across the WRC. We also turn our attentio...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 19.   This week’s episode takes a look back at an action-packed Moonraker Forest Rally, where standout performances defined the weekend. We are joined by Andy Hayes (who claimed top honours alongside Josh Moffett) and 3rd placed co-driver Martin Brady (who sat with Mark Donnelly). In the two-wheel-drive battle, Jack Harris emerged victoriou...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season Episode 18.   Fresh off an extraordinary double victory on two of the toughest rounds in the World Rally Championship, Aaron Johnston returns home to celebrate in style. In this special live episode, recorded in Omagh, we capture an unforgettable evening with Aaron alongside his family, friends, supporters, and sponsors as they reflect on back-to-ba...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 17.   Guests this week bring a packed rally roundup and preview. We kick things off with Conor Edwards as we dive into Rally Croatia, breaking down the key moments, standout performances, and what it all means for the championship battle. From high-speed asphalt to dramatic stages, there’s plenty to unpack. Next, we shift focus to the openi...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season Episode 16.     We’re fresh off the stages of the Circuit of Ireland with a full breakdown of all the action. We’re joined by overall winners David Kelly & Shane Buckley as they talk us through their performance, the key moments of the rally, and what it took to come out on top in their stunning Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2. We also catch up with Barr...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season Episode 15   In this episode, we sit down with Craig Rahill, Casey Jay Coleman, Cian Caldwell, and Kalum Graffin to discuss their upcoming campaign in the European Rally Championship Rally3 Trophy, a five-round, M-Sport Poland–run competition kicking off at Rally Sierra Morena in mid-April. Craig and Casey Jay return for their second season in the c...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 14. This week’s episode features a conversation with North Wales Rally Historic winners Marty McCormack and Barney Mitchell, who reflect on their performance and what it took to secure the victory in their stunning Mats van den Brand-prepared BMW M3. We also catch up with Shane Quinn following his impressive second-place finish in his Rally...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, Episode 14. East African Safari Classic Rally. In this episode, we talk with Keith McIvor and David Burns following their sensational 5th overall finish at the 2025 East African Safari Classic Rally. They take us behind the wheel of one of the toughest endurance events in motorsport, sharing the highs, challenges, and defining moments of their campaign. The jou...

Welcome to Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. In episode 13 of our 2026 season, we bring you the latest and most compelling stories from the rally world. First, we interview Andy Hayes, the winning co-driver from the West Cork Rally, who shares how he and Josh Moffett achieved their victory. This was the first win for the Toyota Yaris GR Rally 2 on a round of the ITRC. We also hear from Allan Ha...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 12.     This week’s episode looks back at the 2026 West Cork Rally with John Dalton and Eurig Davies, the top two-wheel-drive crew in their Darrian, who reflect on their victory and explain why competing in such an iconic car means so much to them.   Frank Kelly joins us to recount how disrupted travel plans turned into an unforgettable Wes...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 11.   In this episode, we look back at the opening round of the Northern Ireland Rally Championship in Bishopscourt with Jonny Greer and co-driver Niall Burns, who join us to reflect on their winning performance and a strong start to their championship campaign.     We also catch up with Osian Pryce to discuss his outing at Rally Costa Brav...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 10.     In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Desborough, the original "voice of rally".  Jon is a prominent sports journalist, veteran WRC commentator and author.  Jon has spent years immersed in the highs, heartbreaks, and characters that define rallying. In this episode, he shares insights into his time commentating on the WRC for Channel...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 9. In this episode, we’re joined by Niall McGonigle to reflect on his victory at the Fivemiletown Spring Stages Rally. We also review the Mayo Stages Rally with overall winner David Kelly, plus the two-wheel-drive victors Brian Lavelle and Jack Kelly. Finally, we look ahead to the upcoming Northern Ireland Rally Championship season with Cha...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 8. In this episode, we’re joined by Rich Millener, Team Principal of the M-Sport Ford, to discuss the team’s start to the 2026 World Rally Championship season and the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in the opening rounds. We’re also chat to Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne to reflect on their transition into Rally1 machinery and...

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 7.     In this episode, we sit down with William Creighton and Liam Regan to discuss their major announcement for 2026. Backed by the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, Creighton will step up to contest a full campaign in the European Rally Championship with Tagai Racing Technology, representing Stellantis Motorsport across the seven-round s...