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Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

Kevin Glendinning
Rallying
WRC
Donegal Rally
Irish Rallying
Ireland
Irish Tarmac Championship
Motorsport
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 Gears - The Rally Podcast 2026 Season, episode 45🎤

On this week’s episode, we catch up with Harvest Rally winner David Kelly as he reflects on his victory and competing this year.

Dogleap Rally winners Jonny Greer and Niall Burns... more

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🎤🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 44🎤🎤

In this special episode, we look back at the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season through the eyes of the M-Sport and Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy crews who have been at th... more

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🎤🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 43🎤🎤

First up, we catch up with Daniel McKenna to hear about his modified-class victory at the Donegal Harvest Rally, as he reflects on the event and what it took to win.

Ralio present... more

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🎤🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 42🎤🎤

We sit down with Andy Hayes to reflect on an incredible season and his two championship successes, taking the Irish Forestry and Irish Tarmac Championship co-driver titles.

We als... more

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Recent Guests

John Coyne
Founder of the Motorsport Ireland Academy
Motorsport Ireland Academy
Episode: 🎤🎤We talk to our M Sport Guys, plus John Coyne🎤🎤
Daniel McKenna
Driver/Organizer, guest on the show
Irish rallying community
Episode: 🎤Donegal Harvest Review, WRC Finale, Plus Dogleap Stages Preview🎤
Emyr Penlan
Live rally commentator
Ralio
Episode: 🎤Donegal Harvest Review, WRC Finale, Plus Dogleap Stages Preview🎤
Peter Eakin
Safety officer for Maiden City
Maiden City Club
Episode: 🎤Donegal Harvest Review, WRC Finale, Plus Dogleap Stages Preview🎤
Andy Mackerel
A rally driver with extensive experience in Irish Forestry and Tarmac championships
Independent racer; co-driver Richard Cassidy assist
Episode: Review Laois Forestry, Chris Kelly Rallies, Andy Mackerel on his ITRC Season-Donegal Harvest Preview
Eddie Doherty
Rally driver (Cork 20 participant)
Irish rallying scene
Episode: 🎤Review of The Cork 20 Rally Plus Preview of the Laois Forestry Rally🎤
Tom Murphy
Rally co-driver (Cork 20 participant)
Irish rallying scene
Episode: 🎤Review of The Cork 20 Rally Plus Preview of the Laois Forestry Rally🎤
Sam Touzel
Driver, part of the championship discussion
Irish rallying scene
Episode: 🎤Review of The Cork 20 Rally Plus Preview of the Laois Forestry Rally🎤
Andy Hayes
Co-driver interviewed on Bushwacker Rally episode
Bushwhacker Rally event/Co-driver
Episode: 🎤Remembering Terry Harryman. Bushwhacker Rally Review plus Cork 20 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 139 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

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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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#78
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#92
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#197
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#234
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#20
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#56
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Review Laois Forestry, Chris Kelly Rallies, Andy Mackerel on his ITRC Season-Donegal Harvest Preview
Q: What was the thinking behind entering the Tournament Championship with the Schona (Scona) and this particular approach to racing?
They saw an opportunity to leverage a reliable, veteran-equipped car and partner with Richard Cassidy to push for strong results across multiple disciplines, balancing competition with learning and survival on tough stages.
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.

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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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1. John Coyne
2. Daniel McKenna
3. Emyr Penlan
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6. Eddie Doherty
7. Tom Murphy
8. Sam Touzel

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