Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

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Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast is an Irish based podcast. We interview guests from the world of rallying, promoting local rally talent and bringing you a wide range of Irish and International rally news. Follow on Facebook & X @KrunchingGears

  1. WRC commentator Jon Desborough

    1D AGO

    WRC commentator Jon Desborough

    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 4 and ITV, as well as what led him to transition into writing rally fiction novels during the COVID lockdown.  From behind-the-scenes stories to reflections on rallying’s greatest eras and personalities, this episode offers a fascinating look at the sport through the eyes of someone who has dedicated his career to telling its story

    1h 4m
  2. Review Fivemiletown & Mayo Rallies plus we preview the Northern Ireland Championship.

    5D AGO

    Review Fivemiletown & Mayo Rallies plus we preview the Northern Ireland Championship.

    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 Championship Coordinator Gavin Campbell, discussing what competitors and fans can expect in the months ahead. Chapters Start 00:00:00 FMT with Niall McGonigle 00:02:20 Mayo - David Kelly 00:19:50 Mayo Brian Lavelle & Jack Kelly 00:28:50 NI Championship - Gavin Campbell 00:45:40 End 01:02:09

    1h 2m
  3. M-Sport's season to date we talk with team principal Rich Millener plus Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne

    MAR 2

    M-Sport's season to date we talk with team principal Rich Millener plus Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne

    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 how they are settling into life at the top level with two rounds of the championship now complete. Chapters  Start 00:00:00 Rich Millener 00:02:15 Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne 00:37:50 End 01:13:56

    1h 14m
  4. We chat with Will Creighton & Liam Regan as they announce their 2026 ERC bid.

    FEB 27

    We chat with Will Creighton & Liam Regan as they announce their 2026 ERC bid.

    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 series.  The reigning British Rally Championship winner reflects on the significance of his first full ERC programme, as the long-standing partnership with Regan enters its 13th season. The pair will begin their campaign on the first round of the ERC in Spain, competing in a Citroën C3 Rally2 before transitioning later in the year to the all-new Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.

    17 min
  5. Previews of Fivemiletown & Mayo Stages Rallies

    FEB 26

    Previews of Fivemiletown & Mayo Stages Rallies

    Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 6. In this episode, we look ahead to the Fivemiletown Spring Stages Rally, organised by Omagh Motor Club and forming a round of the NI Gravel Rally Challenge. We’re joined by Clerk of the Course Ronnie McAleer and Deputy Clerk of the Course Lewis Boyd to discuss the event preparations, the stages and what competitors can expect. We also preview the Mayo Stages Rally, the opening round of the National Rally Championship, with insights from Clerk of the Course Stephen McGing, Event Secretary Ruthann O’Connor and PRO Andy Walsh as they outline plans for the season curtain-raiser. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Ronnie McAleer & Lewis Boyd from Omagh Motor Club 00:02:10 Stephen McGing, Ruthann O'Connor & Andy Walsh 00:21:40 End 00:54:00

    54 min
  6. Yeats Ridge Forestry review plus a preview of the Dacia Sandero Challenge Cup

    FEB 19

    Yeats Ridge Forestry review plus a preview of the Dacia Sandero Challenge Cup

    Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 5. We look back at the opening round of the Irish Forestry Championship, the Yeats Ridge Forestry Rally, with winning co-driver Martin Brady, 2nd placed Keelan Grogan (competing for the first time on gravel in a Rally2 Fiesta), and 3rd placed Jordan Hone, who debuted his Skoda Fabia RS Rally2. We are joined by Declan O’Keeffe, Carrie Ryan, Lauren Doherty, Evan Stapleton and Eddie Byrne to reflect on the recent Dacia Sandero Challenge Cup open day at Mondello Park and to discuss how you can get involved as we look forward to the 2026 championship getting underway on the Mayo Stages Rally. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Yeats Ridge review with Martin, Keelan & Jordan 00:03:00 Dacia Sandero Challenge chat with Carrie, Lauren, Evan, Eddie & Declan 00:35:45 End 01:16:04

    1h 16m
  7. Galway Rally review-Callum Devine, plus Tom Murphy & Killian McArdle. Also WRC Monte with Mike Chen

    FEB 5

    Galway Rally review-Callum Devine, plus Tom Murphy & Killian McArdle. Also WRC Monte with Mike Chen

    Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 4. In this episode, we look back at the dramatic Corrib Oil Galway Rally with overall winner Callum Devine, who shares his thoughts on the season opener. Galway has definitely set a high bar for the first round of the NAPA Irish Rally Tarmac Championship. We are also joined by second-placed co-driver Tom Murphy and winning two-wheel-drive co-driver Killian McArdle, as they reflect on their rallies and key moments from the event. We also chat to RallyTV commentator Mike Chen, who gives his expert analysis of the opening round of the World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo and the stories that shaped the season opener.   Chapters Start 00:00:00 Callum Devine 00:04:25 Tom Murphy & Killian McArdle 00:18:40 Mike Chen 00:44:05 End 01:18:20

    1h 18m
  8. Gazelles Off-Road Rally Team. Helen & Marcella relive their Dakar adventures.

    JAN 27

    Gazelles Off-Road Rally Team. Helen & Marcella relive their Dakar adventures.

    Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 3. Helen Tait Wright and Marcella Kirk talk to us about their recent exploits on the 2026 Dakar Rally, taking on more than 8,000 kilometres of punishing terrain, extreme temperatures, and relentless navigation challenges, against a field dominated by seasoned international teams, they secured an impressive finish in their class in their specially modified 1988 Land Rover Defender 110, affectionately known as “Purdey.” Helen and Marcella wanted to thank: Chris Stodel, Felix Prendergast, Jonathan Lane, family & friends who have lived the adventure from Day 1 and the staff at Marcella’s business who kept things running while they were away. Their sponsors include: Eurospare parts, Allisport Ltd, Exol Lubricants, Teng Tools, Giti Tire, Santana Trophy, World Storytelling Café, RJ Auto Electrical, 4 x Proyect, Flarespace, Mahker, Red Canoe Brands, Exmoor Trim, Deja Vu Bar and Tapas, Solihull Sisterhood, Safety Devices, Empire Tuning, Demand Engineering, Arrow Precision Engineering, Marsland Chassis, Blue Lizard Signs, Stauff UK, Coburn Fasteners, TM Pearson, GTF Automotive.

    1h 14m
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Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast is an Irish based podcast. We interview guests from the world of rallying, promoting local rally talent and bringing you a wide range of Irish and International rally news. Follow on Facebook & X @KrunchingGears

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