The Dale Jr. Download
Dirty Mo Media, SiriusXM
Updated 1 day agoNASCAR’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 (949)
273 - Jimmie Johnson: I'm Not Done Yet
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson. The former teammates discuss Jimmie missing the playoffs for the first time ever, the fire that burns within, winning five-in-a-row, getting Dale Jr out of his comfort zone, biking in XXL spandex, the good bad and ugly of parenting and the time that Jimmie crashed off of a mountain. DJD hits Indianapolis head-on, discusses how Corey Lajoie made the best of a stinky seat and the odd connection between Elvis Presley and Jeff Gordon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
272 - Brad Keselowski: I Just Wanna Win
Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from the driver's seat to sit down with his former driver, NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski. The two discuss Brad K's biggest break, debate stage racing, talk about living on Dale's property and a unique take on what makes social media so intriguing. Dale opens up about his race weekend back behind the wheel at Darlington. Also, a story of boxing champions, bull riders and rock stars taking punches at Dale's basement boxing ring. The DJD judges the best and worst of Darlington's throwback paint schemes. Plus, Dale uncovers a time where NASCAR founder Bill France got the boot from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
271 - Matt DiBenedetto: Racing For My Life
Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the studio in this packed episode and gets deep with NASCAR racer Matt DiBenedetto. They talk about why it's ok to call him Guido, his uphill fight in the Cup Series, the dumbest thing he's done in his career, Ryan Newman costing him his first win, losing his ride with Leavine Family Racing and what the future holds for this relentless athlete. Steve Letarte drops in to give a movie review after taking heat for never seeing Days of Thunder. The DJD dives into the junkyard for a man-cave idea, noodles a 24-hour NASCAR race, chats Darlington throwbacks and why there was never a 13th Annual Southern 500. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
270 - William Byron: The Next Big Thing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. precedes the show with a personal message regarding last week’s plane crash. Then on this episode, Dale digs deep to get to know young racing phenom William Byron. The two discuss his meteoric rise, a face-palm moment with Kyle Busch, Chad Knaus’ personality, owning the SIM racer label, wake surfing and feeling out of place in Cup. DJD talks about DMBL Hoops, fantasy football, Dale’s new specs, a date night gone wrong and how hot dogs are best friends with mustard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
269 - Harry Gant: The Bandit
Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets to know the racer they called "The Bandit," Harry Gant. They discuss the legend's many nicknames, his long path to the NASCAR Cup ranks, racing with Ralph Earnhardt, blowing off Burt Reynolds and the first time he quit racing. The DJD gang has fun talking about the Racing Wives reality TV show, Dale's prized possessions and how Bobby Isaac heard voices telling him to get out of his car. . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
268 - Dave Marcis: The Independent
Dale Jr. spends quality time with the last great independent, Dave Marcis, to tell the tale of doing it his own way. The NASCAR Legend talks about Goodyears & Wingtips, dumping Dale Earnhardt, working with Harry Hyde, his Pocono crash & towing his mobile home behind his racecar. DJD turns up the volume on the NBC broadcast, talks Chastain vs. Allgaier, discusses Dale Jr.'s Western Town and tells a story about Tim Richmond and Huey Lewis that didn't make the news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
267 - Chase Elliott: Dawsonville Boy
Two of NASCAR's All-time Most Popular Drivers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chase Elliott, sit down to talk about small-town life and racing. From flying planes, a busy "Awesome Bill", world travel with Blaney, dealing with Denny, and not worrying about rules, the Dawsonville, Georgia driver is candid about it all. The DJD gang talks about funny moments in racing, including not making it to the restroom in time, booth farts, and unique short cuts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
266 - Martha Earnhardt: Mammaw's Story
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spends precious time in conversation with his grandmother, the matriarch of the Earnhardt racing legacy, Martha "Mammaw" Earnhardt. They discuss meeting Ralph Earnhardt, fixing cars for bootleggers, wanting to touch Elvis, setting The Intimidator straight and the time Teresa Earnhardt got smacked. The DJD gang gets feisty in debating New Hampshire and the Harrison Burton, Paul Menard's altercation. Odd History uncovers weird times at Pocono, including the day someone mooned Mayfield. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
265 - Dale Jarrett: Betting On Myself
Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets Dale Jarrett to open up about his unlikely journey from high school athlete to NASCAR Hall of Famer. Jarrett's years of grinding it out before he made it, the ups and downs along the way, horrific crashes, juggling opportunities, beating Davey Allison to the line and a memorable first battle with The Intimidator. The DJD gang goes off on Twitter whiners, Mike reveals a jaw dropping vacation moment, Dale Jr's French Toast trick and a double-dose of Odd History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
264 - Gary Balough: Racing, Fighting & Smuggling
Dale Earnhardt Jr has called it “one of the most fascinating stories in all of Motorsports,” and now sits down with Legendary racer Gary Balough about his life on the track and behind bars. They uncover stories of smuggling marijuana, evading the Feds, getting busted and how it cost him his career and family. On track, Balough was a driver who pissed off Richard Petty, got spit on by fans and was not intimidated by Dale Earnhardt. Off track, his dangerous lifestyle added to the Legend of “Hot Shoe” Gary Balough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
263 - Hailie Deegan: Bump n' Run
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Kelley Earnhardt Miller get to know young female racer Hailie Deegan. A conversation about owning her aggressive racing style, growing up with "bad ass" dads, the female racer label, standing up to the boys, the sketchiest of flights, making frienemies, not taking duck-lip selfies, giving it 150-percent and more. DJD breaks down Alex Bowman's charge and cavalier post race moment. Dale and Kelley talk about their father's pinball machine and much more.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
262 - Kelley Earnhardt Miller: We Saved Each Other
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller open up about their journey together from a tumultuous childhood to running a successful NASCAR team. The two get emotional about tough times and big decisions like leaving DEI and the living room retirement discussion. They also reminisce about Late Model racing and speak about what it's like to be a female leader in the Motorsports industry. DJD talks about Dale Jr.'s big news, getting back behind the wheel at a test, and has fun sharing some very unusual life-hacks. Odd History tells the story of how one famous driver used the mob to kick start his racing career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
261 - Simon Pagenaud: French Kiss the Bricks
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s candid and hilarious sit down with Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud. The two racers discuss drinking the winners' milk, facing the factor of fear, hunting and kissing bricks, a long-shot career path, racecars with deer-whistles and the last lap of the 500. DJD goes full-send on Johnny Sauter vs. Austin Hill, the Ross Chastain DQ and we find out in White-Flag that Dale was once hated and is now a "dadspiration" to one loyal fan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
260 - Coach Joe Gibbs: Redskins n' Racing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hangs out with his hero, NFL and NASCAR Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs. The two discuss their beloved Washington Redskins, a legendary "fruitcake" running back, being John Madden's gopher, slingin' oranges at players, and recruiting Dale Jr with Pimento cheese. They also get deep about the legacy of his late son, JD Gibbs. DJD tackles rain-delay whiners, F1's controversial call, Deegan's bold move, Jr.'s claw and the greatest shirtless win in Motorsports history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
259 - Michael Waltrip: The Cruelest Thing
An emotional interview between teammates Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip, forever bonded in triumph and tragedy. The two discuss the day that changed them forever, their thoughts of DEI, going 0 for 462, punching Lake Speed, giving a deer a lift, and brotherly love-lacking early days. The DJD gang discuss Dale Jr's recent health scare, fishing for Indianapolis bricks and NASCAR's track dryer that crashed from the sky.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
258 - Stone Cold Steve Austin: Drink Beer & Raise Hell
From beer bashing to bleeding, Stone Cold Steve Austin sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for this tell-all interview. They discuss the "hard life" of wrestling, beer bashing, making yourself bleed, the origins of Stone Cold and a ton more. Dale Jr. and the DJD gang discuss learning to drive by crashing in the woods and keeping babies from eating rocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bonus - American Hero: Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson
From mischievous boy to American hero, the incredible story of Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson as told by his sisters Kristie and Joy to the Dale Jr. Download. Tumlison was a part of the Navy's elite SEAL Team Six that lost their lives when their Chinook helicopter was shot down during a mission in Afghanistan in 2011. Nearly eight years later, his journey endures as an example of perseverance and heroism. The Iowa native will be honored on the Nationwide #88 Chevrolet driven by Alex Bowman during the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Join us in paying respect to Tumilson and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving for our great nation on this and every Memorial Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
257 - Mike Helton: Both of Y'all Hush
Dale Earnhardt Jr and NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton get in depth about the future of the sport, his relationship with the Intimidator, the new Gen-7 car and the most difficult announcement a friend ever had to make. DJD spars about fighting in racing, Bubba's emotions and drama at Indy Bump Day & more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
256 - Martin Truex Jr.: Fight Like Hell
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hangs with good friend Martin Truex Jr. to chat about his path from clammer to NASCAR Champion. The duo discusses their different hunting approaches, living together in a trailer, late night gaming, career ups and downs, and even get chippy about Truex's incident with Joey Logano. DJD reveals their most drunk moments which include crawling across a road and peeing in a closet. Odd History tells the tale of the All Star Race format that thankfully never happened. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
255 - Amy Earnhardt: Maximum Security
Amy Earnhardt joins her husband to give the inside scoop on Dale Jr.’s Kentucky Derby Day. The DJD gang discusses the controversial finish, sneaky infield drinking, a bugler in jorts, Dale in pink and Mike’s Twitter trolling, Dale Jr. talks about playing hooky, getting in trouble with Dad and gives us an update on his racecar restoration project. Jr Motorsports Late Model driver Josh Berry stops by and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
254 - The John Force Jr. Download
Hang on tight as Dale Earnhardt Jr talks to the legendary drag racer John Force in this out of control interview. The 16-time NHRA Champ talks about near death experiences, his tireless energy, tragedies that saved lives, seeing Elvis at 1000-feet, kissing Dale Earnhardt's ring, the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa and the way he overcomes his lifelong battle with depression. Dale Jr. also reveals genealogy secrets, talks Talladega and some left behind Odd History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
253 - Will Power: The One Punch Rule
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and IndyCar Champion Will Power hang out to talk about the Indy 500, IndyCar safety, fan accessibility, the Aussie way of life, social media bravery, fighting, kitchen karaoke and a bunch more. Plus, Dale Jr. is excited to share a discovery he made after a recent purchase of an old Intimidator racecar & the most unreal Odd History tale yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
252 - Clint Bowyer: Puke n' Rally
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with NASCAR wild-man Clint Bowyer to talk about racing, partying, saving a pig, putting Jeff Gordon in a headlock and being the worst t-ball coach ever. Dale Jr. also takes fan questions, talks about the origins of fancy underwear & morning drinking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
251 - Richard Childress: Hold My Watch
Richard Childress opens up to Dale Earnhardt Jr. about his relationship with the Intimidator, run-ins with Geoff Bodine, "The Great Horse Wreck," and why RC didn't quit after Earnhardt's passing. DJD gets feisty debating whether time or mph matters more, Darrell Waltrip's retirement and Odd/Drunk History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
250 - Steve Phelps: We've Made Some Mistakes
A candid interview with NASCAR President Steve Phelps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.