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Rusty's Garage

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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Episodes

Karl Reindler (Part 2)

The emotion and passion is palpable in this unmissable episode of Rusty's Garage. Karl Reindler steps through the gripping recollections of a firey Supercars crash and the moving emotional toll it took on his family. Today, he is driving the Formula 1 Medical Car.... of all things! Karl has remarkably reinvented himself to stay involved in the sport he loves, even when things didn't go to plan. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a conversation that is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking See omnystudio.c...

Oct 24, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Mighty Car Mods (Part 2)

With more than half a billion YouTube views, this story of passion, hard work and fun keeps getting better. But, these insane download numbers and a global social media following hasn't changed Marty and MOOG. Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust as they retrace the road to becoming the number one DIY Auto Adventure show and take us inside calls from major Hollywood movie franchises along the way. See Marty and Mood in action at https://www.youtube.com/c/mightycarmods/videos Visit the guys here: https://might...

Oct 03, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Mighty Car Mods (Part 1)

Rusty's Garage steps into a Super Garage to discuss a true Aussie automotive success story. Marty & MOOG from Mighty Car Mods join Greg 'Rusty' Rust in a rare conversation that charts this car loving duo and their rise to fame. The self taught legends of car modification reminisce about doing voice on hold messages in the early days to help pay for tyres and step through their pioneering automotive content on YouTube when dial-up internet was still a thing. It really is an inspirational tale...

Oct 03, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Lee Holdsworth (Part 1)

On the eve of his second retirement, and ahead of defending his Bathurst 1000 title, Lee Holdsworth joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fabulous chat. He discusses retirement take 2 and his plans beyond Supercars, as well as his nerve-racking recollections of that popular Bathurst win with Chaz Mostert. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a deep and insightful conversation with one of the most liked drivers in the sport - Grove Racing's, Lee Holdsworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See ...

Sep 13, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Lee Holdsworth (Part 2)

Commitment and loyalty have been the foundations of Lee Holdsworth's successful Supercars career. He forged strong ties with key people in the Supercars pit lane - often on a handshake. Join Rusty for a cracking chat with the Driver's Driver who is notoriously tough, but unbelievably fair when he puts the helmet on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 13, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Tony Cochrane (Part 1)

Former Supercars Chairman interviewed like never before, hear about his involvement in a new global Supercross Series, how he got started in the Entertainment business, meeting Barry Sheene and a little known bid to promote the premier World Motorcycle Championship. Tony Cochrane joins host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an intimate conversation that unpacks the life of the enigmatic former Chairman of Supercars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 22, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Tony Cochrane (Part 2)

Doing it Cocho's Way - secret meetings to lure him to Supercars, death threats and dealing with a track fatality. As well, outrageous Sheeney stories that will have you in stitches. The former Supercars Chairman joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust from the Gold Coast for a tell all chat about his time in Supercars, Indy on the Gold Coast and the controversial removal of 'V8'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Tony Cochrane (Part 3)

A shock move to the AFL, his frank take on Supercars now, working with the mighty Rolling Stones and the cool Muscle Car in the Cochrane garage. In this final chapter, host Greg 'Rusty' Rust steps into the current day of Tony Cochrane - from the Gold Coast Suns to the evolution of Supercars in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Ralph Bellamy (Part 1)

The man behind one of F1's big engineering leaps, stories of Bernie Ecclestone, and the tragic passing of 'SuperSwede' Ronnie Peterson. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust in a conversation for all racing ages with respected Aussie designer and engineer Ralph Bellamy who worked at Lotus, Brabham and more in a storied career that took him all round the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Ralph Bellamy (Part 2)

The rise of Lotus F1, a move to Brazil for Emerson Fittipaldi, hair raising stories of flying to F1 GPs, the day Adrian Newey applied for a job and returning to the Australian racing scene. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fascinating chat about competitive life in Formula 1 on the other side of the pit wall and continuing to design and engineer in his 80’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Brad Jones (Part 1)

By popular demand, one of the real characters of the Supercars paddock for a special episode of the Garage. From growing up around legends of Aussie Motorsport to driving for Mitsubishi in Japan and why it always felt like Brad and his brother Kim against the world. Plus working with the King Peter Brock and a cheeky late night tyre pressure check on his brother Phil Brock's race car. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a personality fuelled convo with Supercars team owner Brad Jones from BJR - brou...

Jul 05, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Brad Jones (Part 2)

Barry Sheene introducing Brad to music legend Phil Collins, the immense potential he saw in Jason Richards, his great friendship with Neil Crompton and their awkward wait in the foyer at Williams for a meet with Sir Frank. Plus the rare Audi race car he plans to restore and incredible memories of racing AUSCAR and NASCAR at the Thunderdome. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust and one of the most requested Garage guests - former Touring Car racer turned Supercars team owner Brad Jones - brought to you ex...

Jul 05, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Eugene Arocca (Part 1)

CEO of Motorsport Australia talks an odd legal battle with Dame Edna, the LinkedIn message that changed everything, and the inside stories of his time at North Melbourne. Unpack the career of Eugene Arocca with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and understand the drive of one of the most influential people in Australian motorsport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Eugene Arocca (Part 2)

The controversial decision to re-brand from CAMS to Motorsport Australia, and why that decision has changed things around the organisation. Plus, an analysis of Michael Masi's career in F1 and what's next for the former FIA man. Host Greg 'Rusty' Rust chats the inside and out of Aussie Motorsport with the man at the top. Hear what decisions are being made and why, as Eugene Arocca unpacks Motorsport Australia from then, until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 13, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Ross Stone (Part 1)

A rare long form chat with one of the great team owners in Australasian motorsport. Working with the legendary Dick Johnson, and the respect the The Stone Brothers garnered internationally, as well as working with the larrikin Graeme Crosby and inspiring the next generation of racers. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a special conversation with Supercars Hall of Famer Ross Stone as he sits down and reflects like he's never done before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 23, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Ross Stone (Part 2)

How he started one of the most iconic Supercars teams in history, the Bathurst win that changed everything, unique insights on star drivers like Marcos Ambrose and restoring their most successful race cars. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an episode with Supercars team owner, and pure racer Ross Stone. A unique character who let results on track do most of the talking, until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Jim Richards (Part 1)

One of the all-time racing greats. From hustling a Hillman Imp, to the first of many memorable races at Bathurst, and business with Supercars Hall of Famer Bob Jane. Jim Richards is a bonafide legend - seven time Bathurst 1000 winner, New Zealand Motorsport Hall Of Famer and V8 Supercars Hall Of Famer. Unpack his career and hear incredible yarns from his time in motorsport with host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust in one of the most requested podcasts in the history of the Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

May 02, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Jim Richards (Part 2)

The Mark Skaife bottle shop incident, a race against time from Perth to Melbourne with Peter Brock, and the moment 'Gentleman Jim' knew it was time to stop racing Supercars at Bathurst. Join host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust for an unforgettable Garage convo with a true legend of motorsport, Jim Richards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 02, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Malcolm Oastler (Part 1) - Australian GP Special

Celebrated Formula One designer and engineer unpacks building a title winning car, his time in the Formula Ford scene and an inside look at the mechanics of a great race car. What began with a childhood fascination for anything mechanical would lead to Formula One and the creation of title winning F3000 and IndyCar machines. Greg 'Rusty' Rust catches up with former BAR technical director Malcolm Oastler for the final episode of our special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australi...

Apr 10, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Malcolm Oastler (Part 2) - Australian GP Special

Working with Jacques Villeneuve and Mark Webber, and what it was like engineering for Niki Lauda. As well, some of the crazy garage projects in post-race life. Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust and the incredibly talented former Reynard designer Malcolm Oastler for a brilliant convo about racing, engineering, and the human side of a very mechanical sport. The final episode of our special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Apr 10, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Alan Jones (Part 2) - Australian GP Special

Mysterious meetings with former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, the sliding doors moment that saved AJ’s life, racing superstitions and rental car hijinks at the Nurburgring. Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust in a barebones and forthright convo with Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer Alan Jones. It’s rare for AJ to jump behind a podcast mic, so we’re grateful to hear him so candidly unpack his time in F1, Touring Cars and more. This is episode two of a special three-part series celebrating the return of the Au...

Apr 06, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Alan Jones (Part 1) - Australian GP Special

The 1980 Formula One World Champion talks secret meetings with Enzo Ferrari, the legendary Frank Williams, and what he thinks of the new 2022 cars. Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust catches up with one of the undisputed hardmen of Formula One and Australia’s last World Champion for a frank and honest conversation about the sport now, and how it compares to back in the day. This is episode two of a special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Apr 06, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Will Buxton (Part 2) - Australian GP Special

Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren insights, why Oscar Piastri is the real deal and what Red Bull is doing the arm themselves for 2022. One of the most recognisable figures in the world of Formula One, Will Buxton, joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to give a spectacular view of the Formula One paddock before the Australian Grand Prix, and dives deep into the future of the sport for us at home and abroad. Episode 1 of 3 of our special three part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix. Keep an e...

Apr 04, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Will Buxton (Part 1) - Australian GP Special

Go behind the scenes of Verstappen v Hamilton, and the production of Netflix's Drive to Survive. The voice of Netflix's Drive to Survive unpacks what it takes to make the series, behind the scenes of Verstappen v Hamilton, and what it really means to report and work in the F1 paddock. Journalist and broadcaster Will Buxton joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to talk the origins of his career in media, the permanent scar left by his first experience in motorsport and why he's easing off the throttle for seas...

Apr 04, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Cameron Donald (Part 2)

The loss of a mate on the Isle of Man, why the smell of garlic prevented a monumental crash, and the moment he knew it was time for a change of pace. Cam Donald, the man who beat the odds, is an immensely talented motorcyclist, and someone who knows how to tell a story. From the Macau Grand Prix, to the terrifying Isle of Man TT, hop on and enjoy all the twist and turns with host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 28, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Cameron Donald (Part 1)

The most dangerous motorcycle race in the world - the Isle of Man TT, a race where a rider dies almost every year. What does it take to win when you're flat out through village streets, screaming round sketchy corners, and launching over blind crests? Just ask Cam Donald. The 2008 Isle of Man TT winner, and downright freaky motorcyclist joins host Greg 'Rusty' Rust to explain the race, talk his upbringing and give us an insight into what it takes to win big on two wheels. See omnystudio.com/list...

Mar 28, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 73

James Allen (Part 2)

Behind the scenes of Webber/Vettel meltdowns, where the Hamilton vs Verstappen rivalry is headed and leading motorsport's shift into new age digital media. Greg 'Rusty' Rust drives a gripping convo with former F1 press conference moderator James Allen - a narrative voice in the recent Schumacher documentary. The learnings from powerful figures in the pit-lane and connecting with a younger audience so Formula 1 remains a global phenomenon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 07, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 72

James Allen (Part 1)

Respected Formula One commentator talks Schumacher, Senna and Hamilton in a rare insight into the elusive F1 paddock. And what it was like working with the legendary Murray Walker. On the eve of a new F1 season join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an enthralling chat with award winning motor racing broadcaster James Allen who became a voice of the sport during the 90's and 2000's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Inside McLaren F1 - Bob McMurray (Part 2)

The shock of Ayrton Senna's passing, the moment they knew Lewis Hamilton was special, and James Hunt's mischievous, but loving personality. Bob McMurray was an integral member of McLaren's Formula One team during their golden era of the 80s and 90s, guiding drivers like Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda, Lewis Hamilton, David Coulthard and James Hunt. Unpack incredible stories from the unpredictable world of Formula One with Bob, and host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Feb 14, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Inside McLaren F1 - Bob McMurray (Part 1)

The reality of Hunt vs Lauda and the golden era of McLaren, and what the inner-sanctum of one of Formula One's biggest teams was really like. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust as he explores the extraordinary world of Formula One with paddock (or village as he likes to call it) mainstay Bob McMurray. Unpack and hear stories from the days of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Lewis Hamilton and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 14, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 71
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