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Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

Kevin Glendinning
Rallying
WRC
Donegal Rally
Irish Rallying
Ireland
Motorsport
Irish Tarmac Championship
ERC
World Rally Championship
Northern Ireland Championship
Rally 2
Rally Driving
Historic Rallying
M-Sport
Killarney Historic Rally
Motorsport Ireland
British Rally Championship
Donegal
Rally4
Hyundai

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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Latest Episodes

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 38.🎤

This week on the podcast, we catch up with Paddy McToal, the two-wheel-drive victor on the Lakeland Stages Rally, and Declan Casey, the second-place co-driver in the two-wheel-drive c... more

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 37🎤

On this week’s episode, Frank Kelly joins us to chat about his recent exploits on Polish Rally Legend, and to look ahead to the upcoming Escort Rally Special in Belgium and the RSC Ral... more

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🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season episode 36🎤

Marty McCormack & Barney Mitchell share their impressions of the latest round of the European Historic Rally Championship: the Lathi Historic Rally. We also discuss all the latest devel... more

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🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 35 🎤

On this episode we catch up with rally driver Kalum Graffin to discuss his FIA European Rally Championship season so far. Kalum reflects on his performances and the challenges of comp... more

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Recent Guests

Paddy McToal
Two-wheel drive champion, Lakeland winner
Lakeland Forest stages
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Declan Casey
Co-driver/competitor
Lakeland/Forest Forest
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Kalum Graffin
Two-time winner in BRC rounds, ERC participant
BRC/ERC
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Casey Jay Coleman
ERC3 competitor, WRC3 contender
ERC3/WRC3
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Kyle McBride
Junior ERC competitor
Junior ERC
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Chris Meek
ERC competitor, notable on-track battles
ERC/World Rally cars
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Noel Sullivan
ERC winner and Rally participant
ERC
Episode: 🎤Lakeland Stages & Rali Ceredigion Reviews. Plus Wexford Rally Preview🎤
Frank Kelly
Kelly Motorsport driver, international rally competitor
Kelly Motorsport
Episode: 🎤Frank Kelly, Jones Motorsport & Lakeland Stages Preview 🎤🚙
Zoe Jones
Co-driver, Donoghull/Donoghall participant
Kelly Motorsport
Episode: 🎤Frank Kelly, Jones Motorsport & Lakeland Stages Preview 🎤🚙

Hosts

Kevin
Host and interviewer steering conversations with guests across episodes
Conor Smith
Contributor and multi-episode participant helping guide dialogue and content
Connor
Co-host/participant providing segment introductions and guest facilitation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Good craic

    Keep up the good work: some great characters on the podcasts 👍 Some of the stories, passion and commitment to the cause help the rest of us rally addicts feel we are not the only ones suffering 🤣👍 Thanks for your efforts Kevin

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mactavishrally
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • A Super rallying podcast

    Kevin has produced some amazing interviews with Irish rally legends. They are all worth a listen. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rally Fan NI
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Just listened to 1st of 3 part interview with Andrew Nesbitt- I laughed, cried, and every inbetween- outstanding!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    super trucker Ash
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Love listening to the podcast here in Australia great work!

    The Andrew Nesbit episodes are some of the best listening on any podcast he should have his own movie!😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baz385
    Australia6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests span top drivers, engineers, and organizers, offering diverse perspectives.
Global audience loves the deep dives into Rally2 and heritage rally topics, with strong local community focus.
Polished host rapport and thoughtful guest selections create compelling, insightful episodes.

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

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#91
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#140
Italy/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#22
Ireland/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#43
Austria/News/Sports News
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#50
New Zealand/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kalum Graffin on his ERC Campaign to date. Plus R Kings Down Rally Preview
Q: Kalum, what a year. Coming away with third place in the Fiesta, or the M-Sport Fiesta Rally3 Trophy. Unbelievable. You have to be delighted with the results this year.
Kalum explains that the year exceeded expectations, thanks to a combination of a new car, a supportive team, and steady progress across events, culminating in a strong third place that validated their approach.
🎤Matt Edwards talks Rally 2. Plus Preview Rallye Lecale Preview🎤
Q: What makes Rally2 the base for the top end of the sport next year?
Matt explains that Rally2 offers a balanced path to the World Championship, enabling more entrants to compete at a high level with a more affordable platform, while still allowing for meaningful competition against works teams.
Review Central European Rally, Hemicuda Rally and preview WRC Saudi Arabia
Q: How do teams prepare for a completely new rally environment, like Saudi Arabia?
Teams need to adapt to new conditions, focusing on reliability and preparing for specific challenges that come with unknown terrain, while also learning from previous rally data.
Bushwhacker Rally - The Omagh Grand Prix - Review. Heroes & Legends on the Loose
Q: How was the experience of driving in night stages?
The night stages heightened the intensity and excitement, creating a unique rally atmosphere filled with energy and anticipation.
Bushwhacker Rally - The Omagh Grand Prix - Review. Heroes & Legends on the Loose
Q: What are your thoughts on the two-wheel drive competition this year?
The competition was fierce, with everyone pushing hard and demonstrating incredible skill, making it difficult to determine the winner until the last stages.

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A fast-moving Irish rally-focused show that blends race weekend recaps, technical deep dives, event previews, and behind-the-scenes culture. Episodes frequently cover modern Rally2 development, notes-and-setup methodology, and how major and grassroots events shape the regional rally calendar. Guests range from active competitors and engineers to organizers and heritage-focused figures, providing a well-rounded view of both contemporary competition and rally heritage. Notably, the show emphasizes community, club ecosystems, youth involvement, and the crossover between traditional circuit and rally disciplines, offering practical insights for teams, sponsors, and fans alike.

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Recent guests on Krunching Gears include:

1. Paddy McToal
2. Declan Casey
3. Kalum Graffin
4. Casey Jay Coleman
5. Kyle McBride
6. Chris Meek
7. Noel Sullivan
8. Frank Kelly

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