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Rusty's Garage

LiSTNR
Supercars
Formula One
Supercars Championship
Motorsport
Bathurst
Bathurst 1000
Australian Rally Championship
Oscar Piastri
Australia
Formula 1
NASCAR
New Zealand
Mclaren
Hayden Paddon
Motogp
Motocross
Dakar Rally
Indy 500
Race Of Champions
Subaru

In Rusty's Garage, automotive commentator and journalist Greg Rust speaks to the most passionate riders, drivers, designers and collectors he knows. Each guest shares their stories about the machines they've owned, raced, crashed & restored throughout their lives going flat out.

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Latest Episodes

Code Sport’s Matt Hickey makes his first appearance on the pod for the year as F1 gets ready to rock Montreal.

Can anyone stop the Kimi Antonelli juggernaut? And how will his Mercedes teammate George Russell respond when he thought it was going to be... more

Morphing from racer to coach and why his personality was perfect for the role.

The constant thirst for information on how to be a better athlete which gave his academy international acclaim.

Branching out and tackling desert enduros as well as me... more

Glory days with his brother Dean on the family property in Sydney’s south roaring around on home made dirt karts and fold up bikes.

How a trip to see legends like Roger De Coster at Oran Park in the early 1970’s left a lasting impression.

Why his... more

One of the all time greats of Motorsport from the Tasman region is finally on the pod.

Ken Smith has been racing since 1958 and he’s still going!

The family’s love for another kind of horsepower and how Kenny would sometimes hold up the motor racing ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Gall
Australian motocross star, later coach and promoter
Individual athlete, Yamaha long-time partner
Episode: Stephen Gall | Part 1 - paddock bashing & battles with ‘Grunt’
Ken Smith
Legendary Kiwi racer
Kiwi motorsport community
Episode: Kenny Smith | Part 1 - a good bet & waking up with silver feet!
Kenny Smith
Professional racer with a storied career across NZ, Australia, Asia and Europe
Episode: Kenny Smith | Part 2 - mentoring Scott Dixon & iconic single seaters.
Jackson Long
Young rally driver, stepping up to a Skoda with Pedders team
Pedders/Scott Pedder team
Episode: The Motorsport Brief | a champion and one in the making
Stewart Bell
Author of Formula One, The World's Most Brutal Sport
Penguin (publisher)
Episode: The Motorsport Brief | F1 The World’s Most Brutal Sport
Brad Johnson
AFL Hall of Famer, Bulldogs legend
Brad Johnson - former AFL player
Episode: The Motorsport Brief | Brad Johnson - from AFL to Motorsport
Tabitha Ambrose
Racer, daughter of Marcos Ambrose
Ambrose racing family
Episode: The Motorsport Brief | Tabitha Ambrose - racing with a famous surname
Kevin Magee
Aussie motorcycle racer known as Magoo and The Horsham Hurricane
Independent racer/team affiliations as discussed in episode
Episode: Kevin Magee | Part 1 - Horsham hijinks & rounding ‘em up on the outside!
Allan McNish
Audi's Director of Driver Development
Audi
Episode: The Motorsport Brief | Allan McNish, Audi's Driver Development Program Director

Host

Greg Rust
Automotive commentator and journalist with extensive involvement in motorsport media and event coverage

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • James Courtney

    That pod cast was so entertaining and interesting, James is a natural hope we hear more with him .

    Well Done Rusty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoota
    Australiaa month ago
  • Rusty knows his stuff

    Always a pleasure to listen to Rusty. He seems to get the most out of his guests and is an easy listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leeriy12345
    Australia5 months ago
  • Podcast Great!

    I’ve listen to 60-70 percent of podcasts and their all great. Give me something to look up to as I am a kart driver and am keen on journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merik Nesbitt 91
    Australia8 months ago
  • Float level adjustment in a carby.

    G’day Greg, I have listened to every podcast and I’m 99.9% impressed with the way that you apply your knowledge and skills to interviewing your guests.

    The .1% that becomes a negative is the music and advertising. They are too loud in comparison to the speech, especially when the music is at the same time as the spoken word.

    This may only be a small criticism, but it will stop a sudden dive for the volume control on the stereo when the music is happening.

    Cheers and thanks for a great show, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pommy John.
    Australiaa year ago
  • Must listen for race fans

    Appreciate Rusty’s commitment to Motorsport and in particular speedway. Gives wonderful insight and his passion shines through to put the sport and it’s competitors up in lights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig-787
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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The show offers a well-researched and passionate look at motorsport, often balancing history with current events.
Listeners appreciate the host's interviewing style and the breadth of guests, though some note audio balance issues with music.
The range of guests—from drivers to executives—keeps the episodes varied and engaging for motorsport fans.
Rusty delivers with depth and insight, consistently pulling real stories out of guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Motorsport Brief | a champion and one in the making
Q: Can we start with a backstory on how this all came together for you and Scott Pedder's team?
Jackson explains the process of purchasing the car, bring in Scott Pedder, and forming a two-car factory-like outfit with professional discipline, outlining how the collaboration moved from casual to a formal, two-car operation.
Kenny Smith | Part 2 - mentoring Scott Dixon & iconic single seaters.
Q: Did you ever consider Europe and F1 opportunities seriously, and what held you back?
Kenny explains that while there were early talks and potential paths to Europe, personal choices, timing, and staying close to family and other commitments influenced his decision to remain in the NZ/Australian scene, with optimistic reflections on what might have been.
James Courtney | Part 1 - cut throat karting & losing a good mate
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you from karting toward a professional open-wheel career?
A combination of Alan Gow's mentorship and financial backing for Formula Ford, along with Neil Crompton's encouragement, created a concrete pathway from karting to Formula Ford and beyond, enabling growth into higher levels of competition.
James Courtney | Part 1 - cut throat karting & losing a good mate
Q: Tell me the backstory to your name, Giovanni Cotini, and how that influenced your path into racing.
James explains that the initial suggestion to adopt a European-sounding name came from others in the industry to help him fit the European racing scene, but he kept the name James Courtney as the identity that stuck and carried him forward.
Kevin Magee | Part 1 - Horsham hijinks & rounding ‘em up on the outside!
Q: Did you win, and was there a trip to the Netherlands that eventuated?
Yes, there was overseas racing momentum including a Suzuka 8-Hours involvement and a path toward international competition that eventually connected with Dutch and European opportunities through connections and team sponsorships.

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Recent guests on Rusty's Garage include:

1. Stephen Gall
2. Ken Smith
3. Kenny Smith
4. Jackson Long
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6. Brad Johnson
7. Tabitha Ambrose
8. Kevin Magee

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