The Dale Jr. Download
NASCAR's 15-time Most Popular Driver and two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. hosts his own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. He offers unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster and celebrated racer.
Episodes
Would Dale Jr. Race An O'Reilly Car At North Wilkesboro?
Well, folks! It's time for another Dirty Thirty, where we take the best half hour from this week's Dirty Mo Media shows and make one heck of a highlight reel.
After a solid weekend for NASCAR and North Wilkesboro, Dale Jr. asks Marcus Smith what's next for the track, and Marcus returns the question, asking Dale if he would consider racing there...
Speaking of North Wilkesboro, the winner from this
Amy Took The Kids to the Wrong Taylor Swift Show
Summer vacation is nearing it’s end, and somehow it’s almost time to send the kids back to school. Dale and Amy aren’t fully ready for it, but they’re making the most of their time at the beach. Their good friend TJ Majors borrowed Isla’s scooter and quickly found himself on the ground. Amy took the girls to a Taylor Swift cover band that she thought was kid-friendly, but that thought quickly fade
Mike Davis Explains What Staying Authentic Has Cost Dirty Mo
Dirty Mo Media may have started with a Dale Earnhardt Jr. podcast, but DMM President Mike Davis never believed it would stop with one driver, one podcast, or even one sport. Today, he is leading DMM through its next phase of growth while trying to protect the honesty and audience trust that helped build the company in the first place.
In Part 2 of Business of Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller s
North Wilkesboro Was Dale Jr.’s Way Back to Memories of His Dad
After NASCAR’s first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, Dale, TJ and Travis are back in studio to break down all of the weekend’s headlines – including some Joey Logano domination.
After word that NASCAR will be extending practice time for the Cup Series, Dale explains just how crucial it is for drivers like Connor Zilisch to utilize that track time and get laps to help dial in their seas
What Did Dale Jr. Say Was Under Ralph Earnhardt's House?
Welcome back to the Dirty Thirty — where all you need is 30 mins to turn your week around. We had guest hosts, Mike's return to the mic, and a ton to unpack from our slate of shows.
Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe took over the Download and left a lasting impression, to say the least. They talked about how they became friends and the celebrity they couldn't believe they met in the infield at Atlanta.
Dale Jr. Has One Very Specific Request for His Funeral
Everything bad happens when Dale Jr. isn’t home… at least that’s what Amy is starting to believe. On this episode of Bless Your Heart, Dale and Amy are back at the beach house talking about the latest adventure that went wrong while Dale was away at the race. After a massive storm rolled through, Amy, Karsyn, and the girls found themselves stranded with a dead golf cart and had to push their way h
Mike Davis Knew It Was Time To Leave The Dale Jr. Download
Mike Davis didn't set out to run a media company – he set out to help tell Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s story. Today, he's President of Dirty Mo Media, leading a company that's grown from a single podcast into a full network of shows, live events, and branded content across NASCAR, motorsports and new verticals outside of the racing world.
In Part 1, Kelley Earnhardt Miller takes Mike back to the beginnin
Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe: Doubting The Moon & Meeting Figgy Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was away, so Chase Briscoe and Noah Gragson invaded the Arby’s Studio to sit in for a new episode of Dirty Air. The guys bring the hilarity and recap NASCAR’s big weekend in Atlanta:
Going fishing in Georgia
Noah’s beef with Kevin Magnussen
Hanging out during the rain delay with Figgy Earnhardt
Chase buys his son a drum set
Race winner Ryan Blaney calls into the show
Bubb
Dale Jr.'s Epic 2001 Celebration & Dale Sr.'s Leadership Lessons
Welcome back for another episode of the Dirty Thirty — where we take the very best from Dirty Mo Media's week in content and distill it into a small batch blend of our hosts and guests.
To start us off, Dale Jr. talked about his famous 2001 win at Daytona, only a handful of months after his father passed away. He remembers the celebration, the faces, and the somber moment that came with the crowd
What Sounds Instantly Put Dale Jr. & Amy in a Good Mood?
Dale Jr. and Amy are back from the beach for another laid-back episode filled with vacation stories, parenting adventures, and plenty of unexpected tangents. From Fourth of July traditions in Charleston to the latest sports card obsession, there's no shortage of laughs along the way.
The pair swap stories about raising kids, debate whether they'd ever officiate a wedding, and share the everyday si
How Dale Sr's Business Philosophy Lives On At JR Motorsports
What does it take to successfully lead one of NASCAR's top race teams?
In this special Q&A episode of Business of Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller sits down with veteran NASCAR journalist Jeff Gluck to answer listener-submitted questions about leadership, business, culture, and the lessons that continue to shape how she runs JR Motorsports today.
Kelley shares the biggest business principles s
25 Years Later: Dale Jr. Remembers His July Win At Daytona
After a triumphant return to Chicagoland Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back behind the microphone with a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap the weekend in Chicago and break down the biggest storylines from around the NASCAR garage, including:
Dale has gone paperless thanks to Jamie McMurray
The rain in Chicago was disruptive
Zane Smith has been running too well to
The One Thing Keeping Dodge From The Cup Series...
Happy Fourth of July... Eve? We can think of no better way to kick off the holiday weekend than with a jam-packed episode of Dirty Thirty! Take 30 minutes and start your patriotic engines with Dirty Mo Media's best from this week.
In Dirty Air, Dale Jr. describes his memorable trip up the Pacific Coast Highway—and why he keeps seeing Mini Jesuses everywhere.
Over in Denny Hamlin's neck of the wood
Someone Wouldn’t Stop Honking at Amy… Then This Happened
This week on Bless Your ‘Hardt, Dale Jr. and Amy are recording from the beach as they catch up on everything happening lately. Amy shares a story about confronting a driver who wouldn’t stop honking while she was trying to load the kids into the car, while Dale Jr. breaks down one of his biggest highway frustrations and why simple road courtesy seems to be disappearing. They also dive into whether
Heather Gibbs: Losing Coy, Charter Negotiations, & Ty's First Cup Win
When people hear the Gibbs name, most would think of NASCAR owner and Super Bowl champion Joe Gibbs. While Joe continues as the namesake of the motorsports powerhouse that is Joe Gibbs Racing, his daughter-in-law, Heather Gibbs, has stepped into a leadership role to help forge the future of the team.
From her early days as a baker to her success as a realtor, and now her role as a Co-Owner of Joe
What Dale Jr. Thinks About Dodge's Rumored Return To NASCAR
After taking a week off to enjoy California during NASCAR’s West Coast swing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Arby’s Studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to catch up on the last couple of weeks and recap the NASCAR weekend in Sonoma:
San Diego Street Course felt like a big success
A dive bar inspired Dale to hide miniature Jesuses
How will the return to Chicagola
Is Hocevar & Heim NASCAR's Next Great Rivalry?
In case you've been living under a rock this week, we've had ourselves a week here at Dirty Mo Media — so why don't we take the best 30 mins, package it into a highlight show, just like we do every week. Deal? Deal.
We start off with Dirty Air, where Carson "The Hurricane" Hocevar plays host for Dale Jr. while he's out doing something or other in California in between San Diego & Sonoma. Carson di
The Funniest Dale & Amy Moments of 2026 (So Far)
With Dale and Amy away in Sonoma this week, we're taking a look back at some of your favorite Bless Your 'Hardt moments from the first half of 2026. From Dale Jr.'s vacation phone disaster that triggered emergency crash alerts to the mystery of the accidentally stolen birthday cake, this episode is packed with the stories, laughs, and unforgettable moments that made the year so much fun. You'll al
The Secret Process Behind the NASCAR Diecast with Lionel Brands Group
Kelley Earnhardt Miller welcomes Howard Hitchcock and Richard Barry, the CEO and COO of Lionel Brands Group, to the Business of Motorsports for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on one of NASCAR's most beloved and misunderstood businesses. What most fans see as a toy or a souvenir is actually the product of a 12-to-18-month process involving complex CAD data from OEM tech centers, hand-ap
Carson Hocevar Took Over DJD For An Unforgettable Episode
There’s a hurricane in the Arby’s studio.
That’s right – Carson Hocevar AKA ‘The Hurricane’ dropped by today to fill in for Dale Jr as our host for DJD – and this episode was unforgettable. Right out of the gate, Dale Facetimed Carson, thinking that taping had just ended, but in fact, it was just getting started. Carson filled everyone in on his relationship with spotter Tyler Green, how the two n
Dale Jr Download LIVE From San Diego with Carson Hocevar
After what felt like the longest O'Reilly Series race of all-time, DJD was able to go live from San Diego for a great post-race show presented by Arby's and America's Navy. Dale, TJ and Freddie are joined by The Hurricane himself, Carson Hocevar, for the entirety of the show to talk about prepping on iRacing, Spire's standout performance, qualifying on the front row, and the unknowns of tire wear
Dirty Mo LIVE w/ Ryan Blaney presented by America’s Navy
Ryan Blaney joins Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi live from Naval Base Coronado – where NASCAR somehow convinced the U.S. Navy to let them turn an active military base into a racetrack. The guys share their first impressions of San Diego, debate what it actually takes to win on a brand-new street course, and how far back SVG needs to start to give everyone else a shot. They also reveal what their ca
Dale’s Daughter ‘Kinda’ Wants to Try Driving a Race Car
From bus doors getting destroyed to Michael Jordan's motivating words, and maybe even a future racer in the Earnhardt family - this week's Dirty Thirty is one for the history books.
To start us off, Dale Jr. talks about broadcasting from an Aircraft carrier this weekend at San Diego, and the time he saw his bus have an issue live on TV at Pocono.
Then, he and Amy talk about Nicole's ride in Justin
The Proposal Story Dale and Amy Still Love Telling
Dale and Amy are back with a new episode of Bless Your ’Hardt, and this one starts with a story they’ve told a thousand times but somehow never gets old: the proposal. On the anniversary of Dale asking Amy to marry him, they look back on the trip to Germany, the tiny church tied to Earnhardt family history, and the moment Amy turned around to find Dale on one knee. Amy had no clue it was coming, D
SVG and Connor Zilisch on What to Expect in San Diego
As Dale Earnhardt Jr. prepares for the Prime Video broadcast of NASCAR’s inaugural trip to San Diego, he sits down with road racing experts Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch. The guys visit the studio on the heels of the announcement that Red Bull will sponsor both of their cars at Naval Base Coronado. The deal also includes special edition cans of Red Bull featuring Shane and Connor. The guy
ANOTHER Brad Keselowski Wreck that Dale and TJ Disagree On
Fresh off a weekend at Pocono, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio this week for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap Denny Hamlin’s third straight victory and the magic behind the 11 team as of late:
- Race-winning crew chief Chris Gayle joins the show
- Denny is consistently the best on long-run speed
- How will NASCAR handle the cautions in San Diego?
- The battl
Another Week, Another Hocevar Debate...
Have a seat, grab your beverage of choice, and crank up the volume because Dirty Thirty is back again for another round!
Dale Earnhardt Jr. starts off the powered-up 30 minutes of fun with another debate surrounding the most polarizing driver in NASCAR currently — Carson Hocevar.
Over on Door Bumper Clear, Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst talk about being teammates, but we end their portion with a j
What Amy's Sister Really Thought of Dale Jr...
Amy's sister Katie is finally joining the podcast! In this special family episode, the two reminisce about growing up in Texas, the childhood stories they still laugh about, and the sibling memories that somehow never fade. From the first time Katie met Dale to their family's lifelong George Strait obsession, no topic is off limits. Katie also shares the story behind the hand-me-down jacket she go
Reed Sorenson: NASCAR's Next Phenom That Almost Was
Dale Earnhardt Jr. invites a one-time rising star in the NASCAR garage, Georgia’s own Reed Sorenson. After having a meteoric rise from the American Speed Association to becoming a development driver for Chip Ganassi Racing, Reed was on everyone’s radar in stock car racing. He would enter the O’Reilly Series ranks in winning fashion, just narrowly missing out on Rookie of the Year honors to NASCAR
Hocevar Doesn’t Need to Change – He’s Getting Results
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for more Dirty Air after NASCAR’s weekend in Michigan. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap Denny Hamlin’s big win and more:
Dale has been on What Not
Carson Hocevar’s latest dust-up
Denny Bros have finally arrived
It is Denny’s year.. Again
Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott’s terrifying crash
Denny Hamlin joins the show to talk about his Michigan wi
Cleetus's Daytona 500 Aspirations & Dale's Early Championship Favorites
If you look under the word "variety" in the dictionary, you'll find this episode of Dirty Thirty. It's time for 30 more minutes of the best content from this week on Dirty Mo Media! Leading us off, Denny Hamlin and the Actions Detrimental crew detail his run from the back to win at Nashville Superspeedway. Denny also breaks down his conversation with teammate Christopher Bell after the final resta
Because EVERYONE Needs a Taxidermy Squirrel... Right?!
Amy and Dale are back with another episode of Bless Your 'Hardt, and the Earnhardts might have a new family hobby. After their daughters discover a new obsession at golf camp, Amy starts plotting the family's future on the golf course while Dale isn't exactly ready to commit. Meanwhile, a post-Nashville sleep schedule has Dale running on fumes and relying on Amy for a very specific kind of support
The Unexpected Second Life of Vanilla Ice
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down for an in-depth conversation with one of the most iconic figures of the 1990s, multi-platinum recording artist Rob Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice. After being raised in the Dallas, Texas area, Rob found his way into the drastically different worlds of motocross racing and breakdancing. These uncommon interests helped fuel a competitive nature in his teenage ye
Dale and TJ Clash Over Brad Keselowski & Austin Dillon Wreck
Despite a late Sunday night in Nashville, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio this week for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about NASCAR’s big weekend in Music City:
Dale knew that brakes were going to be an issue
There is a lot of variance in how Cup teams run their brakes
Austin Dillon and Brad Keselowski’s on-track incident
Denny Hamlin chops into Tyler
Sharing Our Favorite Rowdy Stories
Coming off a heavy weekend for the sport, all of our hosts took time to acknowledge the passing of Kyle Busch, offer support for his family, and tell stories about the Rowdy they knew.
Dale Jr. starts us off by sharing about the final text conversation he had with Kyle about racing one of his late models and how Rowdy never truly wanted to be labeled as a villain of the sport.
Over on Door Bumper
When You Give An Earnhardt A Chainsaw...
This week on Bless Your ‘Hardt, Dale and Amy send their love to Kyle Busch’s family while reflecting on an emotional weekend for the NASCAR community. The episode turns into a deep dive on some unbelievable Dale Earnhardt Sr. stories, including chainsaws and overturned bulldozers. It also leads to a conversation about the race cars in the woods and the shock their daughter had when she realized th
Morgan Shepherd: The Last of the Moonshiners
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime fixture in the NASCAR garage, Morgan Shepherd, to learn about his journey from bootlegging to becoming a multi-time Cup Series winner. Born in Ferguson, North Carolina, Shepherd followed his father Jesse Clay’s footsteps into the moonshine lifestyle. It was here he honed his driving skills, and after a close call with the police scared him straight, he de
Showman, Villain, Family Man: How Dale Saw Kyle Busch
It was an emotional and rain-filled Memorial Day racing weekend, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to unpack the events. He joins co-host TJ Majors for a brand new edition of Dirty Air:
Trying to process the loss of Kyle Busch
Getting to know KB away from the track
Disappointment with how the O’Reilly and Truck Series races played out
Toyota continues to dominate the Cup Series
Ho
Dirty Mo Live from Fan Day
The following program, Dirty Mo Live, was recorded on Thursday morning, May 21st, at JR Motorsports Fan Day.
Mike Davis and Kenny Wallace take over the Arby's Stage at JR Motorsports Fan Day for a live episode packed with crowd interaction, nonstop laughs, and iconic Herm energy we all know and love. The guys joke about Kenny’s famous drink order, the routines he refuses to change, and the random
Amy Got Pulled Over in the School Drop-Off Line | Live from Fan Day
Dale and Amy take Bless Your ‘Hardt live from JR Motorsports Fan Day, and the chaos starts almost immediately. Amy recaps getting pulled over in front of the school drop-off line, Dale shares stories from the Red Bull Soapbox Derby in LA, and somehow The Band Perry becomes a full conversation topic.
The crowd joins in for a live round of Red Flag/Green Flag covering ketchup on eggs, phones face do
Talking Free Agency, Charters, & Schedule Changes with the Amazon Booth
In anticipation of his return to the commentator’s booth this weekend at Charlotte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with his Prime Video co-hosts Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte. The guys dive into the hot topic of the upcoming Cup Series free agency, in which Kyle Busch finds himself in the most-watched position. They also discuss Hendrick Motorsports' dilemma of what to do with Alex Bowman and the
The All-Star Race Was Carnage – And Dale Loved It
After a polarizing NASCAR All-Star race at Dover, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to weigh in on the race and look ahead to this weekend in Charlotte:
We are trying to do too much with exhibition races
Attrition is entertaining
Rajah Caruth’s on-track incident with Jesse Love
Dale is back in the Amazon booth at Charlotte
R
SVG's Magic Feet, Kurt Busch's Imaginary Friends & Soft Corn
Ah, snap, here we go again. It's another 30 minutes of nothing but the best Dirty Mo Media has to offer. It's Dirty Thirty time, y'all!
First up, Dale Jr. wants everyone to know about Shan van Gisbergen's unique footwork that sets him apart (by a few seconds...) from the rest of the field. Then we hear from SVG himself on whether he feels it's truly an advantage or not.
Over in the land of spotter
Dale and Amy Are Divided… Over Tacos?!
Dale and Amy are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. While Mother’s Day might not have gone to plan, things still spiral into chaos, pickles, and unexpected life debates. You remember the pickles Dale and Amy cannot get enough of? Well, they brought some to share this time, and let’s just say the producers’ booth absolutely loved them. (But honestly, we are not surprised.)
You know as w
How Kon Knueppel Reignited Dale Jr’s Love For Basketball
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the most promising rising stars in the NBA, Charlotte Hornets small forward Kon Knueppel. Kon lit the professional basketball scene on fire this year as he became the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in three-point shooting, shattering several records along the way. After growing up in a basketball family in the Milwaukee area, Kon was recruit
The Bloody Nose That Saved Dale From Being Cussed Out
Shane Van Gisbergen’s road course dominance continues, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is here to unpack it all on a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat all things Watkins Glen and look ahead to the All-Star race at Dover:
- Exactly what SVG is doing differently than all other NASCAR drivers at road courses
- The Trans Am Series is training a new generation of great road racers
- C
Hocevar's Met Gala Moment & Ryan Blaney's Life As A Dad
This week's Dirty Thirty is going to be all the buzz around town — and yes, that is a pun referring to the swarm at the Earnhardt house. Get ready to rock and roll on into the best 30 minutes of your week with Dirty Mo Media!
Batting leadoff is Dale Jr. discussing Carson Hocevar's outing at the Met Gala, the moments he remembers being in the pop culture spotlight, and why he thinks more drivers sh
The Earnhardts vs. 15,000 Bees
Welcome to Bless Your 'Hardt, where Dale and Amy spend some time talking about their INTERESTING week. Between a disastrous attempt at cleaning the boat, a less-than-smooth fall on the dock, and 15,000 bees suddenly taking over their porch, chaos keeps finding them. Amy questions Dale’s fashion choices, Dale defends his very specific beer philosophy, and somehow a conversation about Mother’s Day t
Ryan Blaney Gets Candid About His Commitment to Roger Penske
This week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. catches up with a driver who has firmly established himself as one of the top drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, 2023 Champion Ryan Blaney. Ryan enters the studio with major news: he is signing a long-term extension with Penske Racing. He explains what his time with the team and legendary owner Roger Penske has meant to his career and how he can’t imagine himself anywh
Time to Bring Back “Boys Have At It”?
Dale, TJ, and Travis are back in studio after a chaotic weekend at Texas Motor Speedway to react and respond to all of the drama from a tripleheader weekend of NASCAR racing.
Chase Elliott joins the show after scoring his second win of the year, Ryan Preece isn’t cutting Ty Gibbs a break, and Kyle Busch took a decent day and turned it into retaliation against John Hunter Nemechek. Plus, Christophe
Why Carson Hocevar's Celebration Makes Him Cry
Fridays are our favorite days of the week around here — what's yours? Well, if you listen to Dirty Thirty, you might be right there with us. In just 30 minutes, we take you through a journey of topics that have the Dirty Mo Media world buzzing.
Our first stop comes in at Dale Jr. Download station, where Dale dives into the happening over at Richard Childress Racing and the news that Jim Pohlman is
Dale And Amy Have Different Opinions On Driving Etiquette...
This week’s episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt starts with a real conversation about something everyone deals with but rarely agrees on: driving etiquette. Dale and Amy break down a specific moment where a simple courtesy on the road turns into a full discussion about how people acknowledge each other behind the wheel. They dig into what feels polite versus awkward, and how different personalities show
Is The Monkey Off Carson Hocevar’s Back Now?
This week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the most unpredictable (and entertaining) guys in the garage, Carson Hocevar. What was supposed to be a quick victory lap after his first Cup win at Talladega turns into a full-on unpacking of the moment, the madness, and everything that came after. Dale Jr. and TJ Majors get Carson talking through the race, the moves that mattered, and how a Moo
Can a New Crew Chief Save Kyle Busch’s Season?
Dirty Air is back this week after a wild weekend in Talladega full of THREE new winners in Cup, O’Reilly and ARCA.
Dale and TJ break down yesterday’s news on Kyle Busch’s new crew chief at RCR, and what led to Jim Pohlman leaving JRM for RCR in the first place.
Carson Hocevar joins the guys in-studio to talk a little about his Talladega victory – more to come later.
The episode wraps with Ask Jr
Don't Fix What Ain't Broken ... Except Dale's Phone
It's officially time for another episode of Dirty Thirty — where you give us 30 minutes of your time, and we give you our very best half hour from the week.
We start off with a legend, Jimmy Fennig, who talks about the loyalty he had towards Bobby Allison, and the moment he knew he would do anything for him.
In Dirty Air this week, Dale Jr. reacts to a quote from NASCAR's John Probst about a possi
Amy Has Been Waiting for This Moment
Dale and Amy are back with one of those episodes where things take a few unexpected turns in the best way. It starts with missing rings at home and somehow turns into Dale losing his phone on vacation… let’s just say Amy wasn’t thrilled in the moment, but now she’s making sure everyone knows. That kicks off a full search with alerts going off and everyone trying to track it down. Add in beach bars
Jimmy Fennig Talks Bobby Allison’s Daytona 500 Win & Career-Ending Crash
Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomed one of the fiercest competitors and hardest workers in the NASCAR garage to the Download this week, longtime championship-winning crew chief Jimmy Fennig. Best known for his thirty-year tenure at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Jimmy helped elevate a young Kurt Busch to his lone NASCAR Cup Championship in 2004. Jimmy’s journey to the top of NASCAR’s crew chief rankings
This Is Where Dale Jr. Draws The Line
After a smashing (pun-intended) weekend in St. Maarten and Antigua, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about NASCAR’s weekend in Kansas:
- Mokes, bad suspension, and lost phones
- How Carson Kvapil's flip cars ruined dinner
- Cody Ware’s bad day gets worse
- We’ve seen a decrease in natural cautions in the last two decades
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Here's What You Might Not Know About BJ McLeod
It's amazing what you can get done in 30 minutes, and even more amazing if you do it while listening to Dirty Thirty! You'll hear from your favorite hosts, NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell & BJ McLeod, too!
We open up with Actions Detrimental, where Denny Hamlin weighs in on his former teammate Kyle Busch's recent struggles and why it doesn't add up to him.
Next, Dale Jr. talks about Ty Gibbs' pri
Dale and Amy Got Advice to Give Up Beer
Dale and Amy are back for another episode of Bless Your ’Hardt, and things get chaotic fast. It starts with their oldest daughter dropping a very “Dale-coded” phrase on a grown man over FaceTime, and Dale’s explanation only makes it funnier. Amy opens up about brain spotting therapy and a buried childhood memory involving a seventh-grade teacher, a Hakeem Olajuwon jersey, and a moment of public em
BJ McLeod Was Once Labeled the Next Jeff Gordon
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the hardest-working members of the NASCAR garage this week, longtime racer and car owner BJ McLeod. After finding his roots in the Florida super late model scene, BJ took lessons he learned early on in his family’s fertilizer and orange harvesting company to successfully assemble a fleet of NASCAR entries. BJ’s racing start came through years of go-kart bar
What Will It Take To Save Nashville Fairgrounds?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was back behind the wheel of his JR Motorsports late model stock at the Nashville Fairgrounds this past weekend. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss how the CARS Tour race went and all the action from NASCAR’s weekend at Bristol:
- The CARS Tour weekend in Nashville was a big success
- The future of the fairgrounds
- Ty Gibbs finally breaks through
- TJ catches a stray in the
Choose Wisely, Dale ... We're All Listening
Only have 30 minutes? Spend it the best way you can - with us! It's time for the Dirty Thirty, where you get the best half hour from this week's Dirty Mo Media shows.
In Dirty Air this week, Dale Jr. talks about Rockingham and ponders why the Cup Series left the track in the first place — and the possible tracks you could replace it with on the schedule.
Over on Door Bumper Clear, Mark Martin join
What Flower Would Dale Use to Describe Amy?
Dale and Amy are back with a can’t-miss episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt, and this one has a little bit of everything. They share stories from their trip to Texas, including time with Amy’s family and life out at the camper, before getting into Nashville race prep and why Dale is already fired up for the weekend. They also revisit the now technically settled “Imol” debate, but neither of them is ready
Johnny Benson on his time at Roush, Mentoring Carson Hocevar, & Concussions
It’s not often that racers go on to have competitive second acts to their careers after retiring from the limelight. This week on the Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a driver who retired a NASCAR Truck champion and retraced his family roots back to the short tracks: Johnny Benson Jr. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Johnny grew up in the shadows of his father John Benson Sr.,
Dale Jr. Doesn't Think Cleetus McFarland Is Ready for Talladega
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series was the star of the show this past weekend at Rockingham, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to break down the action. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss William Sawalich’s first win, Cleetus’ debut, and more:
- Every driver could benefit from a couple of years in the O’Reilly Series
- We have not seen enough from Cleetus McFarland yet
- Breaking Doug Ba
Cleetus's Advice From Drivers, Lee Pulliam's Emotional Embrace & Dale’s Fired Up
Only have 30 minutes? Well, this episode of Dirty Thirty packs a full-sized podcast punch into a half-hour runtime - and it's all the best parts from Dirty Mo Media's shows, including: Dale's Martinsville Rant, A Really Angry Fan Voicemail & Jeff Gluck's Interview with Cleetus McFarland.
We start off with Dale Jr. giving us a rant for the ages, where he gives a fiery explanation about how he diffe
We Started with NASA and Somehow Landed on Summer House
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy are back with an episode that covers a little bit of everything. What starts with Dale realizing a major rocket launch was happening without him knowing quickly turns into a conversation about social media, the news, and how fast things can spiral online. Along the way, they get into unexpected topics, share personal stories, and revisit moments that bring out both curio
How Never Giving Up Led Lee Pulliam to JRM
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with late model stock standout Lee Pulliam on the heels of his O’Reilly Series debut at Martinsville. Growing up in Semora, North Carolina, on a farm, Lee’s family’s weekly trips to South Boston Speedway inspired him from an early age. As he aged through high school, he devoted his entire existence to figuring out how to get on the race track. Lee explains that he save
Dale Jr.'s Rules Of Retaliation & Chase Elliott On His New Clock
After a chaotic weekend at the famed "Paperclip" of Martinsville Raceway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for more Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack everything that unfolded:
- Dale’s latest on trading cards and die-casts
- NASCAR’s 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
- Lee Pulliam misses a shift late in the O’Reilly race
- Rajah Caruth and Jesse Love’s on-track dust-up
- Bubba Wall
We Sparked a Viral NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate…
We covered a lot of ground this week ... from Formula 1 stories, to stolen cake and a debate that still has the NASCAR world buzzing — this Dirty Thirty is 30 minutes of prime content for your listening pleasure.
To kick things off, Scott Speed walks us through the wreck that ended up leading to his departure from Formula 1 and his entry in the NASCAR Cup Series, of which he knew next to nothing a
We Think Dale Stole Someone’s Birthday Cake...
This week on Bless Your ‘Hardt, Amy’s birthday celebration did not exactly go according to plan, and somehow it involved two carrot cakes, a mystery bundt cake, and a situation where Dale may or may not have taken someone else’s cake. Amy and Dale recap her birthday, including dinner at Epic in downtown Mooresville, along with a special birthday drink presented by High Rock Vodka, a funny debate a
Scott Speed: Red Bull, F1, and Why He Left the Driver's Seat
If you’re a motorsports fan, you’ve probably heard the name Scott Speed. From his journey through Formula 1, ARCA, NASCAR, and Rallycross as part of the Red Bull family, the three-time X Games gold medalist has sure done it all. On this week's episode, Dale Jr. sat down with the former Formula 1 racer to learn about his career journey. Though Dale and Scott shared the track for many years, they ne
Darlington's Old School Feeling & A Hall-Of-Fame Debate
Dale Jr. and the crew celebrate 700 episodes with plenty of laughs and nostalgia, including some fun stories and a look at a signed Dale Sr. trading card. They preview a big CARS Tour weekend with limited spots and high stakes, share what made Dale’s Nashville test feel like stepping back in time, and dive into everything that made Darlington weekend stand out, from throwback energy to the opinion
To Punch Or Not To Punch ... That Is The Question
We managed to jam-pack this episode of the Dirty Thirty with highlights from SIX of Dirty Mo Media's shows this week. Our hosts need to stop making it so hard to pick with these banger moments — this show is only thirty minutes, guys!
First up, Denny Hamlin predicts where his final win total lands and talks about what it meant to have his family in Las Vegas for victory number 61.
A day later and
First Run Fiasco: Amy vs. The Chairlift
Dale and Amy are back with a chaotic, story-packed episode after a busy stretch on the road, featuring a rough morning scramble, a forehead injury that ends with a Peppa Pig band-aid, and some wild kid antics involving scissors and scabs. Plus, the Dirty Shirley drink of the week sparks a hilarious conversation about getting older and how your body starts doing unexpected things.
They also recap t
How Magnum T.A. Turned Into Wrestling’s Biggest “What If”
If you’ve ever tuned in to watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the Download before, you might have noticed some professional wrestling action figures in the studio backdrop. On this week’s episode, Dale Jr. has the opportunity to sit down with the likeness of one of these figurines: the legendary Magnum T.A. Dale has often shared his love for professional wrestling while growing up, watching on Saturday m
What’s Going on With Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back from vacation and into the studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack all the action from NASCAR’s visit to the desert in Las Vegas:
Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain have an altercation
Denny Hamlin is looking like a championship favorite again
Who is emerging as a powerhouse team?
Where is the points cutoff for championship contender
Brad Was Wrong About SVG, Classic Cheatin' & Chasing Big E
The Dirty Thirty returns, and it's jam-packed full of stories this week. We've got a brand new 30 minutes of the very best tales from our shows. Let's go for a ride!
This week, we start off with one of Door Bumper Clear's most long-awaited guests, Randy LaJoie, and in this segment, he talks about following the Intimidator at Talladega, how he still hates Mark Martin's Winn Dixie car, and his MASSI
What Would Dale Be Like As A Prom Date
Dale and Amy are on vacation, but came in last week to make sure there was a Bless Your ‘Hardt this week. Pronouncing words can be difficult, and this week the two played a new game called: How ‘Hardt is it to Pronounce. How many of the words below can you pronounce?
Dulce De Leche
Acai
Façade
Lativa
Sous Vide
Bruschetta
Gyro
Worcestershire
Moussaka
Quinoa
Epitome
Gnocchi
Dale and Travis then disc
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