
SPIN, The Rally Pod
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Stay up to date with the world of rallying with SPIN, The Rally Pod: delivering analysis and insight of the World Rally Championship from DirtFish's panel of experts.
Episodes(40 episodes)

E319 - Remembering 'Beef' with Markko Märtin and Robert Reid
As the rallying world remembers Michael 'Beef' Park 20 years on from his passing, David Evans is joined by Markko Märtin and Robert Reid to regale old stories, share memories and illustrate not just how good a co-driver he was, but what he meant to those around him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Sep 18, 2025Duration: 53:13

E318 - WRC Rally Chile 2025 – Preview
As the World Rally Championship title fight continues to intensify, join Colin Clark, Eliot Barnard and host Alasdair Lindsay as they preview Rally Chile on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Sep 9, 2025Duration: 58:30

E318 - Niclas Grönholm: Emerging from my dad's shadow
With a two-time World Rally champion (Marcus Grönholm) for a father, there was always going to be a degree of pressure on Niclas Grönholm - particularly as he was a latecomer to motorsport. In stage six of Stage Mode, the Finn dives into that topic, explains why he chose rallycross over rally, his memories of his dad's WRC heyday growing up and how he's become more interested in rallying in later years. He also surpasses expectations in the 'higher or lower' challenge, and picks out his favorite Marcus Grönholm stage-end quote!See Privacy Policy at...
Published: Sep 3, 2025Duration: 1:07:33

E317 - WRC Rally del Paraguay 2025 – Review
Rally del Paraguay's WRC debut was a cracker – but what does it mean for the title race? And what, if anything, should be read into Adrien Fourmaux's unexpected end-of-rally retirement? David Evans and Colin Clark analyze all the key talking points from last week's rally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Sep 1, 2025Duration: 28:46

E317 - Jon Armstrong: M-Sport's title contender
M-Sport European Rally Championship driver Jon Armstrong joins Luke Barry for stage 5 of Stage Mode to discuss how he's dealt with near-misses, the progress he feels he's made and whether he genuinely believes he can win this year's ERC title. Jon also talks about that special run at Goodwood in L555 BAT, and kicks himself over an answer in the higher or lower leaderboard challenge!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 27, 2025Duration: 1:02:44

E316 - WRC Rally Paraguay 2025 – Preview
The World Rally Championship has landed in Paraguay, and so have we! Colin Clark and David Evans are your hosts for this episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod as they look forward to this brand-new event, and offer their thoughts on the title fight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 26, 2025Duration: 42:55

E316 - Matias Henkola: How to revolutionize rallying
Matias Henkola, CEO and founder of Rally Finland’s title sponsor Secto Automotive, is a man who plans to save the car. He joins David Evans to provide fascinating insight into what he sees for the future of the World Rally Championship and the wider automotive industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 20, 2025Duration: 34:28

E315 - Andreas Mikkelsen: I still want to be back in WRC
Three-time World Rally winner, and two-time WRC2 champion, Andreas Mikkelsen joins Luke Barry for stage three of Stage Mode to discuss his WRC future, what made Volkswagen so great, and his predictions for the 2025 WRC season. Mikkelsen also answers questions from Club DirtFish members, and takes on the 'higher vs lower' leaderboard challenge!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 13, 2025Duration: 49:07

E314 - Nicky Grist: McRae memories and vision for the WRC
For stage two of Stage Mode, WRC legend Nicky Grist joins us for over an hour of insightful conversation. Explaining what made Juha Kankkunen so good, sharing stories of Colin McRae and offering his thoughts on where the WRC is today vs his era, Nicky also picks his dream team and takes on the 'higher or lower' leaderboard challenge - even flipping things round on host Luke Barry!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 5, 2025Duration: 1:21:41

E315 - WRC Rally Finland 2025 – Review
Is this Kalle Rovanperä's renaissance? How difficult a position is Hyundai now in? And what next for Mārtiņš Sesks as his scheduled part-time campaign draws to a close? Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay talk Rally Finland 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 4, 2025Duration: 53:57

E313 - Oliver Solberg: How it feels to be a WRC winner
The mics are on and we're flat to the mat. Welcome to DirtFish's brand-new weekly podcast, where we're putting guests into the drivers' seat. Launching into stage one with us is a man who's fittingly proved himself to be rather adept at debuts.Oliver Solberg dives deep into his sensational Rally Estonia victory, explains his emotions as he bizarrely drops back to WRC2 in Finland this week and reveals his dream rally team as part of a new segment 'get to know.'Plus, he takes on the 'higher or lower' leaderboard challenge and answers...
Published: Jul 30, 2025Duration: 41:10

E314 - WRC Rally Finland 2025 – Preview
Home hero Kalle Rovanperä is still chasing a first Rally Finland win. Will this finally be his year? SPIN, The Rally Pod's quartet of panelists – Colin Clark, David Evans, Luke Barry and Alasdair Lindsay – all have different opinions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jul 29, 2025Duration: 34:40

E312 - We're launching a new guest-led podcast: Stage Mode!
Every week we're going to be welcoming guests onto our podcast RIGHT HERE, under the new name of Stage Mode. But SPIN, The Rally Pod isn't going anywhere - it's simply moved home to Club DirtFish. Luke Barry and David Evans explainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jul 22, 2025Duration: 7:03

E313 - Rally Estonia 2025 Review
Oliver Solberg is the natural talking point on SPIN, The Rally Pod as he stuns the WRC service park. Colin Clark and David Evans review Rally Estonia 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jul 21, 2025Duration: 31:30

E312 - WRC Rally Estonia 2025 Preview
Ott Tänak is the form driver in the WRC heading to his home rally – but does that make him favorite to win? And what can we expect from Oliver Solberg on his Toyota Rally1 debut? David Evans, Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay delve into the hot topics heading into Rally Estonia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jul 14, 2025Duration: 32:49

E311 - WRC 2025 half-term report
Seven rounds down, seven to go. It’s the half-way point in this year’s World Rally Championship and time for the WRC contenders' half-term report. Running the rule over the class of 2025 are our headmasters, Colin Clark and David Evans, with Alasdair Lindsay ready to wield the cane where necessary. Which driver do you reckon is the teachers’ pet? And who is the star pupil who has hit hard times? Then there’s the lad who seems to know what’s expected in the classroom, only to turn in poor homework. And what about the popular kid whose marks are...
Published: Jul 9, 2025Duration: 47:26

E310 - Oliver Solberg finally gets another Rally1 chance!
Three years after he was dropped by Hyundai, Toyota has handed Oliver Solberg his dream shot in a Rally1 car for Rally Estonia. Hear from Oliver himself before David Evans and Colin Clark join Luke Barry to dissect the news - plus Sebastien Ogier's entry to Rally FinlandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jul 3, 2025Duration: 55:14

E309 - Acropolis Rally Greece 2025 review
Is it time for Hyundai to prioritize Ott Tänak after an imperious Acropolis Rally Greece win? Colin Clark and Eliot Barnard debate the 2019 world championship's title chances, whether Sébastien Ogier completing the season would add value to the WRC and Kalle Rovanperä's continuing struggles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jul 1, 2025Duration: 49:13

E308 - Acropolis Rally Greece 2025 preview
Colin Clark and David Evans sit down to look ahead at this week's trip to GreeceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jun 25, 2025Duration: 57:49

E307 - Kris Meeke & Dani Sordo discuss it ALL!
In this unique episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod Kris Meeke and Dani Sordo join Colin Clark for half an hour of stories, truths and craicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Jun 18, 2025Duration: 36:10