Rings, Gears, & Opinions

By Ken McFarland

Alabama Racing Hall of Famer Ken McFarland conducts deep-dive interviews with an array of guests.... more

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FAQs about Rings, Gears, & Opinions:

How many episodes does Rings, Gears, & Opinions have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Rings, Gears, & Opinions episodes:

April 22, 2025 Joseph Joiner
We're joined by Joseph Joiner to discuss his dirt late model racing career and his Yotutube channel, Hunt the Front.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
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45min
February 06, 2024 Buster Carden
Ken sits down with Buster Carden to discuss his life, his career in racing, what made him decide not to be a driver, and what it means to be inducted into the Alabama Auto racing Pioneers Hall of Fame.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
26min
January 30, 2024 Billy Melvin
Ken sits down with Billy Melvin to discuss his life, his racing career, and what it means to be inducted into the Alabama Auto racing Pioneers Hall of Fame. Billy is an incredible storyteller and has lived an incredible life. At the forefront has always been his passion and dedication to racing.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
1h 14min
July 18, 2023 George White - Part 2
Ken sits down with George White to discuss his career in life and career including his time in NASCAR alongside some of the motorsports greats: Bobby and Donnie Allison, Neill Bonnett, Harry Hyde, and more.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
21min
July 11, 2023 George White - Part 1
Ken sits down with George White to discuss his career in life and career including his time in NASCAR alongside some of the motorsports greats: Bobby and Donnie Allison, Neill Bonnett, Harry Hyde, and more.

Come back next Tuesday for Part 2 of this interview!
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
1h 13min
June 27, 2023 Eddie Allison
Ken sits down with Eddie Allison, the eldest of the Allison Brothers, to discuss his career in racing and The Alabama Gang.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
2h 3min
May 16, 2023 Richard Orton
Ken sits down with Richard Orton to discuss his incredible career and his experience as an Alabama racing pioneer.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
1h 31min
May 09, 2023 Alton Jones
Ken sits down with Alton Jones to discuss his racing career, including his memories from the legendary Snowball Derby.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
1h 32min
March 28, 2023 Robert "Paddlefoot" Wales
Ken sits down with his friend Paddlefoot to discuss the origins of his nickname and his racing career that began over sixty years ago. Paddlefoot was selected by the Alabama Auto Racing Pioneers for their Hall of Fame.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
1h 32min
March 21, 2023 Lee Hurley - Part 2
Lee Hurley is an Army veteran, a race-car driver, an engine builder and a radio host. He had a notable and inspiring racing career that began by racing Micro Midgets in the 1950's. In this 2-part interview, Ken sits down with Lee to pick his brain on his racing career and his personal ups and downs that has brought him to where he is today.
***YOUTUBE***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ

***PODCAST***
https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com
...more
57min

FAQs about Rings, Gears, & Opinions:

How many episodes does Rings, Gears, & Opinions have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.