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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

Glenn Seton

Supercars Hall of Famer and a true champion of Bathurst, hear the untold stories of Nissan's time in V8's and why championship titles with Ford are different to the others. Glenn Seton first went to Bathurst before he could even walk. he Mountain was a cruel place at times but the success he achieved elsewhere in Nissans and championship titles for Ford made him a Supercars Hall of Famer. He opens up to host Greg Rust as he guides son Aaron as a 3rd generation Seton racer takes to the track. Get...

Sep 17, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Mad Mike Whiddett

One of the world's best drifters, The Mad Man details his collection of fire breathing Mazdas and how he's always on the edge of losing control. Drifting is where competitors slide their car around a course in a cloud of tire smoke. Its origins date back to the 1970’s in Japan but one of the world’s best hails from New Zealand - Mad Mike Whiddett. Mike chats to host Greg Rust and shares a number of drift fuelled yarns. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or ...

Aug 27, 20181 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Craig Lowndes

The reason behind the shock decision to stop racing full-time and the mystery surrounding V8 Supercars' future. As well as Championship wins and Bathurst trophies, wheel-standing tractors and restoring old cars. Peter Brock's protege tells host Greg 'Rusty' Rust that he still has plenty left in the tank! Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 06, 20181 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Toby Price

The first Aussie to ever win Dakar opens up like never before, and details the pain, sweat and tears on route to his game changing victory in the desert. Can you imagine racing for 9,000k's through some of the most remote and toughest terrain on the planet? That's the reality of the Dakar Rally - To conquer it takes guts, determination and perseverance - something Toby Price has in spades. As first Aussie to win the race, Toby has overcome incredible challenges during his career, namely coming b...

Jul 16, 20181 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Mark Webber

Deciding between Ferrari and Red-Bull, and what Fernando Alonso said to change his mind. From BMX tear away on the streets of Queanbeyan to reaching the dizzy heights of Formula One through sheer ‘Aussie Grit’. The Monaco GP winner opens up to host Greg Rust about life behind the wheel of some of the most technologically advanced race cars and some classic jalopies in the early years. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See o...

Jun 17, 20181 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Shane Jacobson

Behind the scenes 'Kenny' stories, Top Gear Australia untold yarns and what gave him the desire to pursue motorsport as a career. Shane Jacobson started out on the long road to success in a Ford but as you'll discover he's a passionate Holden man who loves most things with an engine and wheels. The funnyman best known for the movie 'Kenny' shares the stories with host Greg Rust of why he keeps buying vintage Holden's and what it was like road tripping with Paul Hogen. Get in touch on Rusty's Ins...

Mar 20, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Jeremy Burgess

The Chief Mechanic for Mick Doohan & Valentino Rossi, this true motoring nut looks back on three decades in motorsport with fondness and reflection. A racer turned Chief Mechanic who guided some of the greatest riders to more than a dozen world titles. Jeremy Burgess worked with the big three manufacturers Honda, Yamaha and Ducati and looks back on the wild ride that was the past three decades in motorcycle racing. Now in retirement ‘JB’ focuses his time on wrenching, restoring two classic B...

Mar 19, 20181 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Tim Schenken

What began as a childhood passion took him all the way to Formula One in the 1960’s & 70’s and nowadays to a job on the other side of the pit wall. Host Greg Rust finds out why Tim Schenken inadvertently stood up a legend of the auto industry and the car he could have kept from his racing days which would be worth millions now. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 19, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Matt Hall

RAAF Fighter Jet instructor, unlimited aerobatic flight competitor and all-round Top Gun tells all about life in the sky, and the balance at home. In this episode host Greg Rust takes a look inside a hangar instead of a garage to talk to fighter jet pilot Matt Hall about some seriously cool toys. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 201852 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Greg Murphy

This 'Kiwi' is a Holden Hero with four wins in the famed Bathurst 1000, but Commodores weren’t his first choice. The reason is a shock. Host Greg Rust chats through working with greats like Peter Brock to badly injuring his back and the underpowered project car that reminds him of his teens. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 201852 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Troy Bayliss

3-time Superbike Champion and a World Champion at nearly 40, this Aussie racer is an icon for Ducati and a legend of Aussie motorsport. Host Greg Rust chats through the early days of borrowing money to go racing, then making it to the top, living on the French Riviera and now Troy Bayliss' decision in late 2017 to pull the helmet on again. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Mar 18, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Garth Tander

The Supercars Champion opens up with never before told stories from his first time driving, and when Bathurst left him with physical and mental scars. In this episode, guest Garth Tander opens up to host Greg Rust with stories he hasn’t even told his parents, as well, shining a light on how he loves the engineering side of the game and when he needs to escape he has the perfect muscle car for the drive. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at ...

Mar 18, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Steve Pizzati

How he started from pouring over race car data to becoming a Top Gear Australia host. The quick-witted frontman also has a distinctly French restoration project in the garage. Steve Pizzati can tell what sort of driver you are just by looking at you. In this chat with host Greg Rus, Steve reveals why he’s ok with the whole notion of driverless cars. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Mar 18, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Chip Foose

The legendary American designer has made countless dreams come true with jaw-dropping automotive makeovers. From the hit reality TV show ‘Overhaulin’ to restoration projects he’s planning to tackle and what the future holds in a rapidly changing industry, Chip Foose chats to Greg Rust about it all! Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Robbie Maddison

Daniel Craig's stunt double in James Bond's Skyfall, how it all began on the NSW coast and this inspiration Evel Knievel gave him as a kid. Robbie 'Maddo' Maddison chats to Greg Rust about how he wants to make motorcycles capable of being used on unfamiliar terrain...on the water. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Jamie Whincup

The inarguable GOAT of V8 Supercars shares untold stories from his career at the top of Australian motorsport. As well, why cleaning cars and making coffee are changing his life off the track and on it. Host Greg Rust chats to guest Jamie Whincup about how his Uncle’s influence helped him to get started on the path to becoming the Greatest Of All Time in the Supercars Championship, and the car he just had to have in the garage. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Inst...

Mar 18, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Molly Taylor

From living in a barn in England to winning the Australian Rally Championship. Her extraordinary drive is born out of the Taylor family's passion for cars. Speaking to her at the end of the 2017 season Molly Taylor talks to host Greg Rust about her own restoration project....a rare gem once owned by an Aussie media magnate. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Giancarlo Fisichella

A bonus episode recorded while Fisi was in Australia racing for Kaspersky Motorsport over the Grand Prix weekend - Still living the dream. His father's infectious passion for motor racing put Giancarlo Fisichella, known colloquially as ‘Fisi’ on the path to Formula One. From Go Karts to the drive just about every Italian dreams of and what the future holds for the former Australian Grand Prix winner. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiS...

Mar 18, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Rusty's Garage Trailer

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

Mar 04, 20182 min
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