Best Dirtfish Podcasts (2024)

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Petter Solberg relives record-breaking Ouninpohja run 20:02

2h ago20:02

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Twenty years ago, Petter Solberg endured a torrid Rally Finland - feeling ill, and then going off early in the rally. But restarting on Saturday, the Subaru driver would make history by breaking the record on the legendary Ouninpohja stage - a record that stood for over 10 years. Petter talks to Colin Clark to rekindle those special memories See Pr…

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Sesks' and Ogier's future & a qualifying stage return? - WRC Rally Latvia 2024 Review 51:51

5d ago51:51

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The end result went begging for Mārtiņš Sesks in Latvia, but it doesn't matter - the statement he has made to the entire World Rally Championship service park is emphatic. The question now: what happens next? M-Sport team principal Richard Millener has already said he'd love to have Sesks back in the car, but how feasible is that? If Sesks can't ma…

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Will Toyota's extra car prove pivotal in Latvia? 1:03:39

16m ago1:03:39

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The World Rally Championship heads to a new location this week as Rally Latvia makes its WRC debut. And that’s the focus of this week’s edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod. Host Alasdair Lindsay is joined by Colin Clark and George Donaldson to look ahead to the action in Liepāja. With Toyota fielding both Kalle Rovanperä and Sébastien Ogier in Latvia, e…

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The impact of Tänak’s huge Estonia crash 1:02:56

3d ago1:02:56

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Colin Clark, George Donaldson and Alasdair Lindsay discuss Ott Tänak's high-speed roll on Rally Estonia and its consequences – plus there's debate on whether Takamoto Katsuta is pulling his weight at Toyota and a closer look at whether WRC testing needs a revamp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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Is Tänak becoming Hyundai's top dog? 59:11

20d ago59:11

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From Kalle Rovanperä's against-the-odds win from the substitute bench, Andreas Mikkelsen's response to recent poor form, yet another podium for Adrien Fourmaux and that marvellous debut from Mārtiņš Sesks, Rally Poland wasn't short of storylines. On this week's SPIN, The Rally Pod, Colin Clark and George Donaldson debate spectator problems, the blu…

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The case for an Ireland WRC return 56:19

18d ago56:19

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With the Donegal International Rally taking place last weekend, DirtFish’s David Evans, Brenten Kelly and Eliot Barnard made the trip to the north-west of Ireland to find out why the World Rally Championship simply must return there in 2026. Aaron Johnston, Jon Armstrong, James Cullen and local co-driver Niall Burns explain why rallying means so mu…

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Was keeping Rally1 the right call for WRC? 44:59

26d ago44:59

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The WRC's short-term technical future has finally been firmed up. But was retaining Rally1 rules the right call or should rally have gone more radical? George Donaldson joins David Evans and Alasdair Lindsay to debate the decision – plus talk Irish rallying and the WRC's fast gravel bloc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…

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Why all eyes have to be on WRC 2027 now 56:33

1M ago56:33

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It’s a SPIN of two halves this week, with David Evans catching up with Colin Clark post-Finke in Australia, and Brenten Kelly in America following the latest ARA action at Southern Ohio Forest Rally. Or that was the plan. Then World Motor Sport Council made its announcements in Uzbekistan and, predictably, there was lots to talk about. Even though …

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Is Toyota in crisis? 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Following last weekend’s Rally Italy Sardinia, Hyundai is 13 points clear of Toyota in the World Rally Championship’s manufacturers’ standings, and Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak are sitting first and second in the drivers’ points. So is Toyota in crisis? That’s a question we ask on this week’s edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod. Host David Evans is jo…

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The WRC's Rally Italy experiment 41:57

2M ago41:57

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A dramatically reduced number of stages means a very different looking Rally Sardinia. In this episode of SPIN, the rally pod, Colin Clark, David Evans, Jon Scoltock and George Donaldson discuss whether Thierry Neuville's Friday disadvantage could be nullified, if the new route offers value for fans, and what the WRC can do to increase its reach. S…

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Digging deeper into a truly extraordinary ARA round 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Oregon Trail Rally threw plenty of curveballs. The headline was both Subaru factory cars retiring within a mile of one another and opening the door for its 12-rally winning streak to be broken. But it was about more than Subaru’s unexpected disaster. An ARA cameo might become something more after Ricardo Cordero got to taste the winner’s champagne …

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Was Neuville’s Portugal performance a champion’s drive? 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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A dramatic Rally Portugal brought plenty of talking points to the World Rally Championship last weekend. While Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier secured his second consecutive WRC victory with a masterclass performance, Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville significantly extended his lead atop the drivers’ championship standings. Titles are won by maximizing your…

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Can the world champions be stopped in Portugal? 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Kalle Rovanperä and Sébastien Ogier will go head-to-head for the first time in 2024 at Rally Portugal – so are they favorites to win? Or can the current WRC title contenders, Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans, do something to stop them? Alasdair Lindsay, David Evans and George Donaldson go in-depth on what's to come from Rally Portugal. See Privacy …

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The roughest rally in America took no prisoners 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Unique cars, arch-rivals helping one another, Olympus Rally had it all. Nate Tennis, Jack Harrison and Brenten Kelly talk through the action – plus historic rally cars and how DirtFish helped one competitor iron out a haunting mistake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…

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Analyzing the defining moments of Croatia Rally 53:21

3M ago53:21

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Croatia Rally’s ‘Super Sunday’ proved to be particularly dramatic as mistakes by Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans on the same stage proved costly on the latest round of the World Rally Championship. But just how did those errors occur? Were Neuville and Evans unlucky or could they consider themselves fortunate to be able to continue and limit their…

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Everything you need to know about Olympus Rally 1:04:12

3M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

This week is the biggest event of the American Rally Association season: the Olympus Rally. But what’s the big deal? Why should you be following? A trio of DirtFish pros have the answers: Brenten Kelly, Nate Tennis and Jack Harrison. Sam Albert’s Ferrari-swapped Subaru, the fearsome challenge of Nahwatzel, the exciting rally debut of DirtFish alumn…

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Can Neuville maintain momentum on Croatia Rally? 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Thierry Neuville heads to this week’s Croatia Rally with a six-point lead in the World Rally Championship standings. He’s been at the top of the pile ever since the season kicked off in January - but he’s had to rely on some stunning ‘Super Sunday’ performances on the past two rounds. Is the Hyundai driver building a sustained title bid? Or can Elf…

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Kris Meeke & Brandon Semenuk at the Otago Rally 2024 46:46

3M ago46:46

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Competing in New Zealand is something that’s on every rally driver’s bucket list – certainly that’s the case for five-time world rally winner Kris Meeke and double American champion Brandon Semenuk. These two adrenaline junkies have traveled to the South Island this week to take part in the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally based in Dunedin. Before …

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Otago Rally preview and WRC Commission reaction 45:30

3M ago45:30

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With Otago Rally taking place in New Zealand this weekend and an important WRC Commission just concluded, there’s lots to digest on this week’s edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod. New Zealand’s South Island is sometimes in the shadow of its World Rally Championship-hosting northern neighbor but its roads have their own character and are just as spectac…

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Safari Rally Kenya and WRC points controversy 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Colin Clark and George Donaldson discuss Safari Rally Kenya, including a look at the controversial WRC points system that allowed Thierry Neuville to extend his championship lead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Our highlights of DirtFish's women's month 1:08:43

4M ago1:08:43

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Michelle Miller is used to calling pace notes in the ARA or guiding students through the world’s best rally school. This week, she’s added to her repertoire by hosting the final Women’s Month SPIN, The Rally Pod. And what a fantastic job she did. Sit back and enjoy the next hour as Michelle is joined by Kelley Clausen-Walters, Zander Lozano, Kendra…

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What is the future for the World Rally Championship? 45:44

4M ago45:44

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The FIA has radical plans to reshape the future of rallying. But are they the right plans? Alasdair Lindsay, David Evans and Colin Clark evaluate the consequences of those plans – plus there's excitement for Safari Rally Kenya. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…

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Until next time. We’re the Steering Committee. 1:11:21

4M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Episode 185: You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go.@ryanbahrke @cannonsrunEnter our code STEERING at checkout for 10% off your watch at JackSloane.com and follow them on Instagram at @jacksloanewatchco.Check out RiNo Sign Works’ amazing signs at rinosignworks.com and follow them on the ‘gram at @rinosignworks!Realtor Daryl Vaughn believes that …

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Janni Hussi, Reeta Hämäläinen and Enni Mälkönen 46:34

4M ago46:34

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Janni Hussi guest-hosts this week's SPIN, The Rally Pod, and is joined by two of her fellow co-drivers in the World Rally Championship: WRC2 champion Reeta Hämäläinen and WRC3 champion Enni Mälkönen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Automotive engineering legend Allen Orchard 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

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Episode 184: TSC pal Allen Orchard joins us to talk Rivian superiority, Tesla disruption, McLaren excellence and why nice guys like Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button finish first. Also, the paradox of not getting to drive the cars you’ve designed, the fundamental goodness of the Ferrari F40, why it’s okay to PDK and the importance of being authentic…

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Michèle Mouton's incredible career, in her words 34:52

5M ago34:52

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Guest host Becs Williams is joined by Michèle Mouton at the DirtFish Women in Motorsport summit to talk about the four-time WRC winner's long career, both behind the wheel during the fearsome Group B era, how she reached the highest echelons of motorsport and the impact her work outside of the cockpit with the FIA has made. See Privacy Policy at ht…

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Florida men. The Steering Committee at Amelia Island. 59:25

4M ago59:25

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Episode 183: We struggle with Florida’s EV charging network, deal with their nutty Lyft drivers, drink way too many of their G+Ts, rub shoulders with their car royalty and enjoy the best that Hagerty’s Amelia Island Concours weekend has to offer. The Concours, Cars & Community, Radwood, the Amelia Hangar event and the Brumos Collection… oh my.Also,…

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The women inspiring the next generation in motorsport 35:19

5M ago35:19

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Another DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summit has come and gone in a flash, and it's fair to say that this year's event was the best yet. On today's episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod, DirtFish's Josie Rimmer and Michelle Miller reflect on everything that happened last Saturday, and how inspirational the Summit continues to be for so many people. Plus, o…

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The Class Act. With Horsepower Heritage’s Maurice Merrick 58:07

5M ago58:07

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Episode 182: Over some fantastic Scotch, we solve the world’s problems and talk shop with our pal Maurice Merrick, on this special crossover episode of The Steering Committee. BMW 2002s, Diesel VWs, exploding Model As, Series Land Rovers, funky Peugeots, artificial intelligence and living the California dream. Recorded live at Hagerty Garage + Soci…

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DirtFish's WIM Summit is back + Rally of Nations reactions 47:29

5M ago47:29

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On this week’s episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod, host Lisa O'Sullivan and DirtFish Women in Motorsport coordinator Josie Rimmer offer the perfect preview to what’s coming up in Snoqualmie on Saturday. Want to know how to get involved – how to join if you’re in Washington and how to tune in virtually if you’re not? It’s all in the SPIN. Plus, we trave…

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Caged Beet! 1:08:37

5M ago1:08:37

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Episode 181: We’re live from the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, California for a fun show with pals Lindsey Jesch and Dan Pilling. We trade a Porsche 356 for a Merkur XR4Ti, terrorize LA freeways in a Maserati SUV and know why the caged Bug sings.Lyon Air Museum: lyonairmuseum.orgPetersen Museum: petersen.org077 Media: www.077.mediaDan Pilling: @d9n…

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A very strange Rally Sweden 1:05:26

5M ago1:05:26

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Rally Sweden 2024 was plain weird. World champions crashed, a WRC2 car won a stage and ran third overall, and the second-placed driver outscored the winner. And the rally winner stood on the top step for the first time in six years. Lisa O'Sullivan, David Evans, and George Donaldson talk about everything Rally Sweden. See Privacy Policy at https://…

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There goes my hero. With The CannonBawz Run’s Kris O’Neill 49:00

5M ago49:00

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Episode 180: Good egg and Scotch gentleman Kris O’Neill joins us to talk all things CannonBawz, model vintage enthusiast apparel over the internet, spread love the Cayman way and share why it’s all for his late brother, Liam. We discover too that everyone in Scotland lives in a castle and owns a distillery. True story.While we didn’t get to it duri…

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Who can stop Rovanperä from winning WRC Sweden? 1:04:12

5M ago1:04:12

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As the World Rally Championship makes its traditional second stop of the season in Sweden this week, excitement is building for the WRC’s only snow rally. ‘Snow’ is the word on this week’s pod, because we also look back at the ARA’s season-opener, Sno*Drift. Host Lisa O’Sullivan is joined by George Donaldson and James Bowen to discuss all things Ra…

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Pacenotes. With DirtFish’s Josie Rimmer 55:54

6M ago55:54

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Episode 179: Certified badass Josie Rimmer joins us from the Pacific Northwest to talk all things DirtFish, demystify the sport of rally and drive home the importance of women in motorsport. Come for the Arcade Fire, stay for the Michèle Mouton. 4 right, flat over jump!DirtFish: dirtfish.comWomen in Motorsport Summit: drive.dirtfish.com/wim-summit-…

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Did Monte Carlo live up to the hype? 48:03

5M ago48:03

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The dust has settled on the World Rally Championship's season opening Monte Carlo Rally, but still many questions remain. Happily, SPIN, The Rally Pod is here to have a crack at answering them. Join Lisa O'Sullivan, Colin Clark, George Donaldson and David Evans for a post Monte chat on this week's episode, as the team give their thoughts on which d…

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Ones and Zeros. 1:08:11

5M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Episode 178: We trip up on Texas geography, insult BMW owners, ponder the new Porsche Macan EV and argue with a computer. Enter our code STEERING at checkout for 10% off your watch at JackSloane.com and follow them at @jacksloanewatchco.Check out RiNo Sign Works’ amazing signs at rinosignworks.com and @rinosignworks.Realtor Daryl Vaughn believes th…

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Neuville's Monte Carlo brilliance (feat. Andrea Adamo) 37:18

6M ago37:18

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Hyundai's Thierry Neuville took an emphatic victory on the 2024 Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of the World Rally Championship season. But how did it stack up against some of the great Monte Carlo drives of the past? And what indications does it provide for the season to come? Those are among the topics discussed on this week’s SPIN, The Rall…

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All we are is yeast in the wind. 1:04:13

6M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Episode 177: David Hasselhoff sings and Bruz Beers’ Ryan Evans visits. We talk Belgian beer and give away one hell of a nice watch. The people of Andorra receive a message of peace and love and the guys from Shift Colorado Magazine get us ready for our closeup. Join us for a fun and factual TSC. Did you get me my Cheez Whiz, boy?Enter our code STEE…

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What Monte Carlo has in store for WRC 2024 1:02:06

6M ago1:02:06

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The 2024 World Rally Championship season finally gets underway this week with the Monte Carlo Rally. David Evans, George Donaldson, Alasdair Lindsay and James Bowen discuss title contenders, the move from Monaco to Gap, a hotly-contested WRC2 field and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

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Oliver point 2. 28:11

6M ago28:11

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Episode 176: A quickie after-hours bonus episode with Oliver Rotkis. NSFW beer talk. General angst. Life advice. Lots of Porsche 944 misinformation. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and spread the word!Enter our code STEERING at checkout for 10% off your watch at JackSloane.com and follow them at @jacksloanewatchco.Check out RiNo Sign Works’ amazi…

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Elfyn Evans opens up on the WRC's future, points system and more 49:16

6M ago49:16

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DirtFish went to Wales to sit down and chat with the man leading Toyota's charge this season - Elfyn Evans. In one of his most entertaining and revealing interviews ever, Evans opens up about his WRC career to-date, the current state of the championship, his 2024 title chances and much, much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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Legs akimbo on the Oregon Trail 1:12:09

6M ago1:12:09

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Episode 175: Things get spicy when pal Oliver Rotkis drops by the garage. We get a pink Porsche stuck in the snow, meet an old Swede named Stanley Blubrick and discover that there’s at least one vegan goth strip club in Portland. Also, self-censoring, German cocaine and death by dysentery. What a show.Don’t forget to listen for the SECRET WORD for …

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The biggest storylines of WRC 2024 42:08

6M ago42:08

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With just over a week until the World Rally Championship season kicks off, the SPIN, The Rally Pod team have assembled talk through the biggest storylines in the championship heading into 2024. Among several items on the agenda, David Evans, Alasdair Lindsay, James Bowen and Eliot Barnard discuss how they think the battle between Hyundai and Toyota…

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How to lose weight... Overnight! 1:12:10

7M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Episode 174: TSC pal Jim Bair joins us to talk Alfas and Amelia Island, Radwood and reverse lights. Plus, we reveal the surprising winners and losers of the 2023 Steering Committee season!Enter our code STEERING at checkout for 10% off your watch at JackSloane.com and follow them at @jacksloanewatchco.Check out RiNo Sign Works’ amazing signs at rin…

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The season starts here: Monte Carlo testing 58:14

6M ago58:14

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For many World Rally Championship aficionados, the season kicks off with testing for the Monte Carlo Rally. George Donaldson and James Bowen join David Evans to discuss the keys to success on the WRC’s iconic season-opener. We have tales of Monte testing past, which could last for weeks, as well as mid-event recces! There’s even a suggestion for ho…

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Beer bread and circuses 1:00:30

7M ago1:00:30

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Episode 173: We ease into the new year with our pal Matthew Fitzpatrick (@scandimaniac), who swings by the TSC garage to shoot the shit over bread made from Bruz Beers beer. We stuff our faces and ask how many miles are too many miles for a rental car odometer and learn how to leverage baked goods to woo potential life partners. Also, Land Rover ta…

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What's in store for 2024 35:59

7M ago35:59

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Q&A listener special, part two 1:03:24

7M ago1:03:24

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Six friends walk into a bar. A TSC New Year’s special! 1:01:13

7M ago1:01:13

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Episode 172: Steering Committee pals Matthew Fitzpatrick (@scandimaniac), Harry Liss (@jacksloanewatchco), Willis Wood (@dubdub5280) and Brendan Garst (@shiftcoloradomagazine) join us in the Bruz Beers garage at @bruzofffax to push 2023 off a ledge and share some dubious resolutions for the new year. We had a hell of a lot of fun and hope you will,…

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