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The Motor Dream Podcast

The Motor Dream Podcast

By: Conor McNally
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 You wake up one day, check your bank balance and suddenly discover you're an instant bilionnaire! Then you receive an email to say that you can buy any cars or bikes you like, but you're only allowed three in your 'dream garage'. What would you choose to have?

Welcome to The Motor Dream Podcast, where host Conor McNally chats with established racing drivers, riders and personalities within the motorsport and motoring industry, along with respected figures and personalities in the media about what their dream garage would be, as well as their passion and interest for all things motoring.

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Episodes
  • Episode 32 - Molly Taylor

    Episode 32 - Molly Taylor
    Jun 17 2025
    The Taylor family name is synonymous with Australian and international rallying, a legacy spanning almost half a century. On Episode 32 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we sit down with Molly Taylor, the latest in this incredible motorsport dynasty.

    With her mother, Coral, holding an unmatched six Australian champion navigator titles, and her father, Mark, an Aussie Car class champion, plus the legendary Norm Fritter as her grandfather, Molly was destined for greatness. She's not just a product of her environment, though; Molly has blazed her own trail, inspiring a new generation of female rally drivers.

    Molly's resume speaks for itself: in 2016, she shattered glass ceilings, becoming the first woman to win an Australian motor racing championship as a driver, claiming the Australian Rally Championship for Subaru. Then, amidst the 2021 pandemic, she conquered the inaugural Extreme E Championship with Rosberg X Racing. Beyond these triumphs, she's tackled the gruelling Dakar Rally twice, launched the highly successful MaD Garage YouTube channel, and even found time for Supercars commentary and competing in the Race of Champions for Australia. Join us as Molly, fresh from building her 700bhp Subaru WRX nicknamed "Fabio", dives into her remarkable career, Dakar adventures, and her exciting preparations for the FIA Extreme H World Cup.

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    Molly's Website: https://mollytaylor.com.au/

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 31 - Kym Illman

    Episode 31 - Kym Illman
    Jun 2 2025
    Episode 31 of the Motor Dream Podcast zooms in on the surging popularity of Formula 1 in Australia, through the eyes of Australian photographer and businessman, Kym Illman.

    A renowned nature photographer, Kym stumbled into F1 photography in 2017 after acquiring media accreditation through the FIA as a fluke, and has since become a global sensation, capturing iconic moments and building an immense online following across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with a combined 1.6 million followers. His business acumen shines through in his thriving online store and his regular appearances as an F1 expert on mainstream media outlets like The Project on Network Ten and Sunrise on Channel Seven.

    Kym's journey into motorsport is far from conventional. Despite not growing up with a passion for cars, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to an audacious ambush marketing stunt at the 1998 Australian Grand Prix, promoting his highly successful "Messages on Hold" business. This early taste of F1 notoriety, combined with his natural business savvy, laid the groundwork for his later success in the sport. Beyond the lens, Kym has even dabbled in motorsport as a driver and team owner, including a fifth-place finish at the 2009 Bathurst 12 Hour and surviving a near-fatal crash at Targa Tasmania.

    Now, he's content capturing the thrilling essence of Formula 1 for his ever-growing online audience, offering a unique behind-the-scenes perspective that has cemented his place as a leading voice in the F1 world.

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    Kym's Website: https://www.kymillman.com/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 30 - Aiva Anagnostiadis

    Episode 30 - Aiva Anagnostiadis
    May 16 2025
    Thirty-three years. That's how long it's been since a woman last attempted to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix. But Aiva Anagnostiadis is determined to change the narrative as she takes on her contemporaries in the F1 Academy series. Featuring 18 incredibly talented women ranging between the ages of 16 and 25, the series now includes an Australian presence with the 17-year-old Melbournian, who is proudly representing TAG Heuer as their brand ambassador and team driver.

    Aiva's journey, starting in karting at age six, saw her win the Australian Ladies Trophy in 2021 and represent Australia at the FIA Motorsport Games. Her transition to cars in 2023, a move to Europe, and participation in the Indian F4 Championship led to her being talent-spotted by Alpine and signed to their Rac(H)er Academy in 2024. Now, she stands on the world stage, representing a major lifestyle brand and carrying the hopes of many for a more inclusive future in Formula 1.

    Born and raised into a family that is active and passionate within motorsport, it's great to have Aiva as a guest on episode 30 of The Motor Dream Podcast.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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