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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

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

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 recruited by Duke, where he helped lead the team to Atlantic Coast dominance. He would declare for the NBA ...

May 13, 20261 hr 20 min

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 - Catching up on all the calamity from Watkins Glen - The risk of making unnecessary changes to tracks ...

May 12, 20262 hr 11 min

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 should do the same. In the two spot, Door Bumper Clear heard from many No. 9 fans, known better around...

May 08, 202629 min

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 turns into debates about racing guilt and how Dale handles it. The episode also brings some surprisin...

May 07, 20261 hr 7 min

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 anywhere else in racing. While Ryan currently finds himself fourth in season points, his year hasn’t been...

May 06, 20261 hr 8 min

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, Christopher Bell speaks out against the current superspeedway package, TJ explains Brad Keselowski’s decision ...

May 05, 20261 hr 51 min

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 OUT as Kyle Busch's crew chief (although he technically got promoted...) Next up, we travel to the ...

May 01, 202631 min

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 appreciation in those split-second interactions. It turns into a funny but surprisingly thoughtful l...

Apr 30, 20261 hr 9 min

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 Mooresville Chili’s somehow became the official afterparty spot for his team, friends, and sponsors. Th...

Apr 29, 20261 hr 5 min

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 and Dirty Mo Dough to get you all caught up. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 14 min

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 possible future where the O'Reilly series could be filled with CUV body styles. Next up, Ricky Stenhouse ...

Apr 24, 202632 min

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, strong batch drinks, and a few moments they definitely didn’t see coming, and you’ve got a trip th...

Apr 23, 20261 hr 14 min
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