THE GRILLE

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What's THE GRILLE about?

THE GRILLE is proudly different. A new automotive industry podcast hosted by Greg Rust, Shane Jacobson, and Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce CEO, Geoff Gwilym. A mix of comedy, tales from the road, celebrity interviews, and automotive industry insights.

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THE GRILLE episodes:

07.27.2023
A millionaires number plate, Frankenstein's car-boat and Coral Taylor is back!
In this episode Shane reveals how much a Dubai number plate sold for (setting a new world record). Rusty praises Shane van Gisbergen after he shocked the NASCAR world. Geoff has the latest VFACTS figures which have some surprising results....
07.13.2023
Coral Taylor's in the hot seat, Rusty on a Postie bike and N.T bucks the trend
Rally co-driving royalty Coral Taylor joins The Grille this episode and regales the team with stories from the jump seat. Rusty reveals that he fancies himself a fast man atop a Postie bike. Geoff looks into why the Northern Territory...
06.29.2023
Steve McQueen's Ferrari, rude car dealers and Shane is the King!
The boys dig into the latest in motor industry news including a rare Steve McQueen Ferrari up for sale, they look at how to deal with rude car dealers and Geoff reveals the best selling car categories in the latest...
06.15.2023
Simon Evans attacks the Finke, a penthouse McLaren and VFACTS!
The boys are joined this episode by rally driver Simon Evans to talk about how he plans to keep his car straight during this years Finke Desert Race. Shane reveals his trick for shushing a ballroom of mechanics as well...
05.25.2023
Lanye Beachley's secrets for success, some massive engines and VFACTS!
Layne Beachley joins the podcast again and this time dives deep into how to re-wire your brain for success. Shane defends further investment in his Morris. Geoff looks into some massive engines as well as the latest VFACTS figures. Plus...
05.11.2023
Layne Beachley on a winning mindset, Shanes new race-car and VFACTS
The team chat with surfing legend and mindset mentor Layne Beachley about what she does to keep herself mentally sharp. Geoff takes a look at the latest VFACTS results for the month of April. Gavan Keenan, CEO of Denso Australia...
04.20.2023
LIVE at the F1 (again) with Perkins, Crompton and Lehmo!
The Grille boys are back with part two of their LIVE at the F1 special. Featuring Larry Perkins, Neil Crompton and Lehmo speaking at the 2023 VACC Presidents Grand Prix Supper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.06.2023
Larry Perkins, Neil Crompton and Lehmo LIVE at the F1
Join The Grille for a very special episode LIVE at the 2023 VACC Presidents Grand Prix Supper. Rusty and Geoff are joined by a star panel including Larry Perkins, Neil Crompton and Lehmo. Larry chats about his days in Formula...
03.23.2023
Bob Marley's Rangie, NZ vs Aus drivers and this months VFACTS!
Elise Elliot joins the boys again to give us a proper rundown on her new Cool Cars TV show. Geoff isn't impressed by a Bob Marley Rangie Classic that's gone up for sale. Shane reveals why he thinks he'd come...
03.09.2023
Cool Cars TV show, Shane's number plate obsession and how F1 drivers pick their number!
The boys are back together to bring you the latest in 4-wheeled goodness! In this episode Shane talks for a bit too long about number plates, and Geoff gives us his latest odometer reading. Elise Elliot fills the team in...
02.23.2023
Cam Waters' new Gen3 Mustang, Patrick Dempsey's first car and some questionable valet parking!
Cam Waters joins The Grille to preview the upcoming Supercar season featuring the brand new Gen3 Mustang. The boys take a look at what some celebs were driving for their first car. Geoff takes a a look at January's VFACTS...
02.09.2023
Cam Waters on rising to the top, Britains greatest barn find and why you should probably change your tyres!
Join The Grille team this episode as they chat to supercar superstar Cam Waters about how he became so damn fast. The boys catch up on car news from around the world including what might be the best ever barn...
01.26.2023
How to stay safe on the road this summer, the best and worst cars of 2022 and are cars getting weirder?
The Grille team take a deep dive into some of the best and worst performing cars of the past 12 months. Steve Pizzati joins us again to share his top tips for staying safe on the road this summer. The...
01.12.2023
How Steve Pizzati almost died, a sports-car covered in coral and the final VFACTS of last year!
The boys come bearing a late Christmas present, you'll now get The Grille twice a month EVERY month. And in this first episode of 2023 the guys chat with Top Gears Steve Pizzati about the time he was almost killed...
12.08.2022
2022 motorsport recap, where is the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car now and a Dakar Porsche 911!
The motorsport season has just wrapped up so we chat to the top man Eugene Arroca on….will he renew Shane’s licence? Geoff sinks his teeth into some annual motor vehicle census data and where is the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car...
11.29.2022
BONUS Episode Live from Bendix Brakes
In a special bonus episode the guys chat with some of the incredible workers at Bendix Brakes who have brought their cars in to put on show! Special thanks to Bendix Brakes for having us at their fantastic facilities! See omnystudio.com/listener...
11.10.2022
LIVE from Bendix Brakes in Ballarat!
A tour through the world class facilities at Bendix HQ in Ballarat, and an incredible look at some of the cars owned by Bendix employees. Another cracking episode with all your favourites, including Cop This, VFACTS and Blow it out your...
10.09.2022
Moto GP at Phillip Island is back, Australia's EV reality check and Oscar Piastri insight
The bikes are back at Phillip Island and special guest Chris Vermeulen is here to walk us through it. As well, a Casey Stoner update, and an insight into the soon to be McLaren driver Oscar Piastri's mindset. Moto GP's Chris...
09.08.2022
Dick Johnson TV series reveal, Geoff live from Norway, and electric vehicle shocks
A guest for the ages, the great Dick Johnson - with Shane'O spilling the beans on a massive DJ inspired TV show he's got his eyes on. Plus, Geoff joins us live from Norway, where he's talking to European Geoffs...
08.10.2022
Neil Crompton's Supercars exclusive, electric vehicle shock and talking to the new government
Supercars royalty Neil Crompton joins the team to talk the Supercars documentary series, how he got started in commentary and what's happening in the world of broadcast. Plus, the latest VFACTS, which have a few electric vehicle insights, where we're at...
07.11.2022
Craig Lowndes' Bathurst journey, the new F1 movie & the VACC's new building
Craig Lowndes opens up about Jamie Whincup and his time in Supercars, a brand new Brad Pitt F1 movie and the VFACTS that caught Geoff's eye in the month of June. As well, Shane's incredible longest taxi cab story, member guest...
06.09.2022
LIVE from Denso's Testing Facility!
Recording in a crazy hot 40°C testing chamber, an inside look on how our Aussie engineers test your cars, and a walk around Denso's incredible facilities. Join Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym for another massive episode of...
05.09.2022
Tim McDonald's drivers licence saga, Ford vs. Holden movie update and a collection of 250+ Land Rovers!
Channel 10's Tim McDonald doesn't have a licence...but you can help! Go behind the scenes of his ripper show The Cheap Seats, as well as hear our VACC member guest reveal the customer who had a collection of over 250...
04.11.2022
LIVE from Albert Park at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix!
The Albert Park street circuit is back, and The Grille crew are on deck for a very special episode! We're joined by Tim Schenken, Australian Grand Prix corporation CEO Andrew Westacott and our first ever live studio audience! Greg 'Rusty' Rust,...
03.09.2022
Toby Price's Dakar secrets, new Batmobile & petrol prices explained
Behind the scenes of the Dakar Rally, electric cars surprise again and why five star safety ratings are getting an overhaul. Dr Imogen Reid, the Strategy and Policy Lead at the VACC joins the team in studio to discuss the importance...
02.09.2022
Grant Denyer's Supercars collision, Skoda police cars, 4WD boulder nightmare!
The Gold Logie winner is in the hot seat to chat his stellar racing career, behind-the-scenes TV yarns, and the plan him and Shane have for a very special badge! As well as the great Grant Denyer - Chris Hummer from...
01.18.2022
David Brabham's amazing Le Mans story, Tesla's crazy sales figures & bold 2022 predictions
Automotive royalty David Brabham shares untold Formula One and Le Mans stories, Geoff explains the shock 2021 final sales results and the incredible electric vehicle predictions for 2022. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust, Shane Jacobson and the VACC's Geoff Gwilym in another...
12.13.2021
Molly Taylor's FaceTime with Nico Rosberg, insane number-plate prices & a VFACTS shock
Trade secrets from an auction expert, did we land a ride in the PM’s car and an Elton John Ferrari sale for the ages. Rally Champion Molly Taylor joins us ahead of her Dakar debut for an inspiring chat, wheel spinning...
11.09.2021
Flying cars with Dr Karl, Shane’s time travelling speeding fine, Bond car favourites
Australia’s Doc Emmett Brown drops by to predict our automotive future, Sandown Racetrack to be shutdown, plus - Geoff unearths a surprise in the VFACTS reporting. Chatting with Gavan Keenan from Denso about how they invented the QR code, and the...
10.07.2021
Special guest Daniel Ricciardo, a $5,000 electric car & Top Gear's Steve Pizzati to the rescue
A NASCAR bet with Zak Brown, Dan's daily drive and a return to Perth. The honey-badger joins the boys post his Monza win to break down the incredible race, confess his cravings for Aussie meat pies and preview the rest...
09.09.2021
Kenny & Crocodile Dundee, Mick Doohan’s mid-air inspiration, a Porsche deal you wouldn’t believe
Mick Doohan on why his son chose F1, Shane’s movie car backstories, Geoff takes a dive into the latest VFACTS, and the new Lamborghini Countach. Carly Ruggeri, Chair of the VACC Body Repair Division, is our member guest, and Shane sings...
08.09.2021
Jeremy Clarkson's fav Aussie cars, Shane's Sahara value spike and has Geoff ridden in the PM’s car?
Meet THE GRILLE team in our first ever episode. ‘Cop This!’ unearths Russian military spec aftermarket upgrades and The Simpsons car predictions that came true. We dissect the July VFACTS and other auto industry news. Special guest Jeremy Clarkson tells us what...
07.22.2021
THE GRILLE - Trailer
THE GRILLE is proudly different. A new automotive industry podcast hosted by Greg Rust, Shane Jacobson, and Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce CEO, Geoff Gwilym. A mix of comedy, tales from the road, celebrity interviews, and automotive industry insights. Laugh and...

What's THE GRILLE about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

THE GRILLE episodes:

A millionaires number plate, Frankenstein's car-boat and Coral Taylor is back!

Coral Taylor's in the hot seat, Rusty on a Postie bike and N.T bucks the trend

Steve McQueen's Ferrari, rude car dealers and Shane is the King!

Simon Evans attacks the Finke, a penthouse McLaren and VFACTS!

Lanye Beachley's secrets for success, some massive engines and VFACTS!

Layne Beachley on a winning mindset, Shanes new race-car and VFACTS

LIVE at the F1 (again) with Perkins, Crompton and Lehmo!

Larry Perkins, Neil Crompton and Lehmo LIVE at the F1

Bob Marley's Rangie, NZ vs Aus drivers and this months VFACTS!

Cool Cars TV show, Shane's number plate obsession and how F1 drivers pick their number!

Cam Waters' new Gen3 Mustang, Patrick Dempsey's first car and some questionable valet parking!

Cam Waters on rising to the top, Britains greatest barn find and why you should probably change your tyres!

How to stay safe on the road this summer, the best and worst cars of 2022 and are cars getting weirder?

How Steve Pizzati almost died, a sports-car covered in coral and the final VFACTS of last year!

2022 motorsport recap, where is the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car now and a Dakar Porsche 911!

BONUS Episode Live from Bendix Brakes

LIVE from Bendix Brakes in Ballarat!

Moto GP at Phillip Island is back, Australia's EV reality check and Oscar Piastri insight

Dick Johnson TV series reveal, Geoff live from Norway, and electric vehicle shocks

Neil Crompton's Supercars exclusive, electric vehicle shock and talking to the new government

Craig Lowndes' Bathurst journey, the new F1 movie & the VACC's new building

LIVE from Denso's Testing Facility!

Tim McDonald's drivers licence saga, Ford vs. Holden movie update and a collection of 250+ Land Rovers!

LIVE from Albert Park at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix!

Toby Price's Dakar secrets, new Batmobile & petrol prices explained

Grant Denyer's Supercars collision, Skoda police cars, 4WD boulder nightmare!

David Brabham's amazing Le Mans story, Tesla's crazy sales figures & bold 2022 predictions

Molly Taylor's FaceTime with Nico Rosberg, insane number-plate prices & a VFACTS shock

Flying cars with Dr Karl, Shane’s time travelling speeding fine, Bond car favourites

Special guest Daniel Ricciardo, a $5,000 electric car & Top Gear's Steve Pizzati to the rescue

Kenny & Crocodile Dundee, Mick Doohan’s mid-air inspiration, a Porsche deal you wouldn’t believe

Jeremy Clarkson's fav Aussie cars, Shane's Sahara value spike and has Geoff ridden in the PM’s car?

THE GRILLE - Trailer