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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 automoti

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Season 2


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. And Coral Taylor is back for round two! Also, The Grille will be taking a break for a little while. But it's not so long, it's goodbye for now. So we'll see you on the road folks!

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. And Coral Taylor is back for round two! Also, The Grille will be taking a break for a little while. But it's not so long, it's goodbye for now. So we'll see you on the road folks!

39:09

EP19 - S2

27 Jul 23

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 is the only state to see dip in sales this month. And Shane lets us in on the time he tried to read paces notes while going 200 km/h!

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 is the only state to see dip in sales this month. And Shane lets us in on the time he tried to read paces notes while going 200 km/h!

44:05

EP18 - S2

13 Jul 23

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 VFACTS. Plus Simon Evans is back on the pod with some stories about Rusty, the boys catch up with another star performer of the auto industry and Shane explains why he is now the king!

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 VFACTS. Plus Simon Evans is back on the pod with some stories about Rusty, the boys catch up with another star performer of the auto industry and Shane explains why he is now the king!

39:10

EP17 - S2

29 Jun 23

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 as how many horsepowers a human can produce. Rusty looks at the millionaire who airlifted a McLaren into his penthouse. And Geoff has the latest VFACT's for May!

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 as how many horsepowers a human can produce. Rusty looks at the millionaire who airlifted a McLaren into his penthouse. And Geoff has the latest VFACT's for May!

45:14

EP16 - S2

15 Jun 23

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 the boys look at the latest in motor news from around the world.  CREDITS Hosts: Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and Geoff Gwilym. Executive Producer: Todd Stevens AudioImager:  Kelli Foulstone Managing Producer: Thomas Thexton Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/

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 the boys look at the latest in motor news from around the world.  CREDITS Hosts: Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and Geoff Gwilym. Executive Producer: Todd Stevens AudioImager:  Kelli Foulstone Managing Producer: Thomas Thexton Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/

42:57

EP15 - S2

25 May 23

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 and friend of the show is our VACC Member for the month. Plus Shane reluctantly reveals his new race-car. 

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 and friend of the show is our VACC Member for the month. Plus Shane reluctantly reveals his new race-car. 

47:27

EP14 - S2

11 May 23

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. 

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. 

40:45

EP13 - S2

20 Apr 23

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 One and what it took to get there. Shane also makes a case for Calder Park to be re-vamped to its former glory. 

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 One and what it took to get there. Shane also makes a case for Calder Park to be re-vamped to its former glory. 

39:12

EP12 - S2

6 Apr 23

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 last in a Grille drag race. And Geoff brings all the latest VFACTS with hybrids on the decline. 

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 last in a Grille drag race. And Geoff brings all the latest VFACTS with hybrids on the decline. 

41:42

EP11 - S2

23 Mar 23

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 on her brand new show Cool Cars (but mostly talks about her dream car). Geoff has the latest VFACTS figures for February, Rusty reveals how F1 drivers pick their number and Shane details the sad demise of a major Australian trucking company.

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 on her brand new show Cool Cars (but mostly talks about her dream car). Geoff has the latest VFACTS figures for February, Rusty reveals how F1 drivers pick their number and Shane details the sad demise of a major Australian trucking company.

39:13

EP10 - S2

9 Mar 23

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 numbers as battery electric vehicles continue their takeover. Shane reveals the story of how his car was almost given away at a popular valet spot in Sydney! Plus we've got some Listener Mail and Blow It Out Your Tailpipe.

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 numbers as battery electric vehicles continue their takeover. Shane reveals the story of how his car was almost given away at a popular valet spot in Sydney! Plus we've got some Listener Mail and Blow It Out Your Tailpipe.

38:44

EP09 - S2

23 Feb 23

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 find of UK and European cars ever. They look into why tyres might be the most important thing on your car. Geoff has the latest VFacts as the SUV's continue their takeover, plus Shane with Cop This!

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 find of UK and European cars ever. They look into why tyres might be the most important thing on your car. Geoff has the latest VFacts as the SUV's continue their takeover, plus Shane with Cop This!

41:26

EP08 - S2

9 Feb 23

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 guys debate whether car design is just getting weird and we answer some of your listener mail!

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 guys debate whether car design is just getting weird and we answer some of your listener mail!

38:43

EP07 - S2

26 Jan 23

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 by a Rhino, they look at why someone covered a Porsche in coral and Geoff has the all important final VFACTS figures for last year.

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 by a Rhino, they look at why someone covered a Porsche in coral and Geoff has the all important final VFACTS figures for last year.

35:14

EP06 - S2

12 Jan 23

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 now! Join the boys for the last episode of The Grille for 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 now! Join the boys for the last episode of The Grille for 2022.

01:10:04

EP05 - S2

8 Dec 22

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! 

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! 

20:52

EP04 - S2

29 Nov 22

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 tailpipe! Join Greg Rust, Shane Jacobson and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym for an electric episode of THE GRILLE!  Special thanks to Bendix Brakes for having us at their fantastic facilities! 

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 tailpipe! Join Greg Rust, Shane Jacobson and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym for an electric episode of THE GRILLE!  Special thanks to Bendix Brakes for having us at their fantastic facilities! 

01:01:38

EP04 - S2

10 Nov 22

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 Vermeulen joins Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym for another huge episode of The Grille.  Get in touch with the time: [email protected]

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 Vermeulen joins Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym for another huge episode of The Grille.  Get in touch with the time: [email protected]

57:53

EP03 - S2

9 Oct 22

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 about the state of EVs.  Our 'member guest' is The Stig! That's right, Stig Morten Nilsen,the Administrerende direktør i Norges Bilbransjeforbund.  All the usual segments as well, including Shane Jacobson's Cop This, the classic Greg Rust breaking news (cue the sound effects), and a nordic style Geoff Gwilym VFACTS.  Contact the show: [email protected]

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 about the state of EVs.  Our 'member guest' is The Stig! That's right, Stig Morten Nilsen,the Administrerende direktør i Norges Bilbransjeforbund.  All the usual segments as well, including Shane Jacobson's Cop This, the classic Greg Rust breaking news (cue the sound effects), and a nordic style Geoff Gwilym VFACTS.  Contact the show: [email protected]

58:18

EP02 - S2

8 Sep 22

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 6-months into the year from a sales perspective, and what we should expect in 2022. VACC member guest Allan Bartlett from Integrated Towing Solutions joins the gang of Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym.  Check out Neil Crompton's incredible book Contact the show: [email protected] 

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 6-months into the year from a sales perspective, and what we should expect in 2022. VACC member guest Allan Bartlett from Integrated Towing Solutions joins the gang of Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym.  Check out Neil Crompton's incredible book Contact the show: [email protected] 

01:01:43

EP01 - S2

10 Aug 22


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