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The Dale Jr. Download

Dirty Mo Media, SiriusXMwww.dalejr.com
NASCAR’s 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. Earnhardt raises the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer.
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Episodes

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 Gibbs Racing, Heather has a wealth of experience and perspective in the business world across real e...

Jul 01, 20261 hr 18 min

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 Chicagoland go? Dale’s Father’s Day trading card haul Taking a look at the NASCAR In-Season Tournament brackets W...

Jun 30, 20262 hr

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 dives into the incident between him and first-time winner Corey Heim, the celebration the fans mis...

Jun 26, 202631 min

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 also hear about Dale's latest trading card obsession, Nicole's hilarious candy trivia challenge, Gus t...

Jun 25, 202648 min

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-applied waterslide decals, Chinese factory peak seasons, and approval chains that run through teams, N...

Jun 24, 20261 hr 12 min

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 navigated Naval Base Coronado, and the winning celebration that every fan would’ve been talking about...

Jun 23, 20262 hr 5 min

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 on the abrasive San Diego circuit. It was a late night but the gang brought the energy, so sit back ...

Jun 21, 202651 min

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 call signs would be if they were stationed here – you’ll laugh out loud at Jordan’s. Ryan is sitting t...

Jun 19, 20261 hr 1 min

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 Allgaier's car to victory lane — and how it may have sparked her interest in going racing someday. ...

Jun 19, 202630 min

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, Dale was just trying to “hit a home run,” and somehow she was more surprised he had a ring than anyt...

Jun 18, 20261 hr 21 min

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’s chat about the impact Red Bull has had on motorsports and the importance of their return to NASCA...

Jun 17, 20261 hr 11 min

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 battle for the regular-season points championship is narrowing - Who was at fault in the big wreck at Poc...

Jun 16, 20261 hr 49 min

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 joke Bubba told some Navy Seals that had the whole room laughing. For this week's guest interview, Re...

Jun 12, 202630 min

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 got from Amy almost 20 years ago and why she still has it today. The sisters look back on kitchen danc...

Jun 11, 202646 min

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 Hall of Famer Carl Edwards. Ganassi tabbed him to replace Casey Mears in the Cup Series, and before ...

Jun 10, 20261 hr 32 min

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 win During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: What tracks are hard to...

Jun 09, 20261 hr 50 min

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 restart. On The Dale Jr. Download, Dale explains why Denny Hamlin is the current clear-cut favorite for t...

Jun 05, 202632 min

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 conversation bounces from the origins of "Denny Bros" to updates on the Dale Jr. Foundation Ta...

Jun 04, 20261 hr 5 min

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 years, and he would soon pivot to an interest in poetry and hip hop. Rob explains that he developed pe...

Jun 03, 20261 hr 17 min

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 Reddick’s points lead How is the championship picture shaping up? Race winner Denny Hamlin joins the show...

Jun 02, 20261 hr 17 min

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 Clear, Freddie Kraft invited longtime spotter of Kyle Busch, Tony Hirschman, and broadcasting phenom...

May 29, 202634 min

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 they were actually real cars. Dale shares memories from growing up around his dad and the moments that...

May 28, 20261 hr 10 min

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 decided to exercise fast driving on the local short tracks. He took to the legendary Hickory Motor Spe...

May 27, 202654 min

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 How can Chevy and Ford close the gap? A great gamble and win for Daniel Suarez During the Ask Jr. portion of...

May 26, 20261 hr 1 min

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 everyday habits that somehow spiral into full-on debates in front of the fans. Between stories from ...

May 23, 202655 min

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 down at dinner, sharing toothbrushes, sleeping with socks on, and more. Dale also talks about his late...

May 21, 202655 min

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 rapidly rising Corey Day, who continues to turn heads on a weekly basis in the O’Reilly Series. And...

May 20, 20261 hr 29 min

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 RFK’s future charter predicament Where does Jesse Love go next year? During the Ask Jr. portion of the episod...

May 19, 20261 hr 22 min

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 spotters, the Door Bumper Clear crew welcomed Hall of Famer Kurt Busch to the table, where he told us about...

May 15, 202628 min

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 well as anyone that it isn’t an episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt without a few friendly debates. This wee...

May 14, 20261 hr 15 min
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