Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 10.  

 

In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Desborough, the original "voice of rally".  Jon is a prominent sports journalist, veteran WRC commentator and author.  Jon has spent years immersed in the highs, heartbreaks, and characters that define rallying.

In this episode, he shares insights into his time commentating on the WRC for Channel 4 and ITV, as well as what led him to transition into writing rally fiction novels during the COVID lockdown.  From behind-the-scenes stories to reflections on rallying’s greatest eras and personalities, this episode offers a fascinating look at the sport through the eyes of someone who has dedicated his career to telling its story