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The Dale Jr. Download

by Dirty Mo Media, SiriusXM

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

  1. Amy Just Exposed Dale’s Driving Habits on Public Roads

    When is too old to trick-or-treat? How long do you have to date someone before they get a wedding plus-one? And does the shape of your pasta actually matter? Amy and Dale are back with another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt to tackle the everyday debates that somehow turn into full-blown arguments...

  2. Failing a NASCAR Drug Test Helped Save Shane Hmiel’s Life | Part 2

    Banned from NASCAR. A paralyzing crash. The long road to recovery. Part 1 of Shane Hmiel's story on The Dale Jr. Download gave us a look at the raw talent that put Shane on the list of NASCAR's next superstars. Today we bring you Part 2 — and things take an emotional turn. Shane Hmiel and Dale…

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  3. Longer Green Flag Runs Would’ve Made Charlotte Incredible

    After a hometown NASCAR weekend in Charlotte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back behind the microphone for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down the thrilling finishes and points standings: The CARS Tour finale at South Boston Asphalt short trackers are showing out in the...

  4. What Dale Hopes For Keselowski Moving Forward

    It's your favorite day of the week! We've got 30 minutes of pumped-up fun coming right at you from Dirty Mo Media. This week's Dirty Thirty is all about Brad Keselowski's move, Jeff Dickerson's lawsuit remarks, and Shane Hmiel getting banned from NASCAR. Let's get into it! We start off with Dale...

  5. Eight Beers Later, Dale Jr. Became Amy’s GPS

    This week Dale admits an all-night gaming session ended with him chasing Amy out of the house, and she remembers just how little sleep he used to get. Amy shares an awkward backstage story and explains why she wore another feather brooch after someone called her outfit tacky. Dale remembers…

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  6. How NASCAR Found Out Shane Hmiel Was Smoking Weed | Part 1

    In Part 1 of this episode, Shane Hmiel joins Dale Jr. to talk about growing up in the Roush shop around Mark Martin, winning 164 go-kart races as a kid, and the Goody's Dash win at Darlington that put him on the map. Then he went to fill in for Kenny Wallace at a Busch Series practice and left…

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  7. Dale Stops The Show To Text Larson Over Stage Points Debate

    NASCAR had a big weekend of exciting finishes in Las Vegas, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to unpack it all on Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap the duels in the desert, as well as his own CARS Tour late model stock adventures: Dale’s CARS Tour late model stock run at...

  8. Tony Stewart Tried To Help NASCAR & He Hasn't Forgotten Their Response

    It's time again for another episode of the Dirty Thirty, and this week we have a packed house -- Smoke joined DBC, Cleetus called in to Ask Jr., and Jerome Davis's phone call with Richard Childress. We start off with Tommy Baldwin opening up a can of worms when he asks what would happen if Tony...

  9. Dale Tried to Hide His New Workout From Amy

    Dale and Amy are back in the Dirty Mo Media studio for another round of Bless Your 'Hardt! This week Dale finds out over text that Amy ditched him mid-documentary, and he's still mad about it. Dale explains how rain delays feel like waiting on a root canal, why he's been secretly ordering...

  10. Jerome Davis: The Bull Riding Champion Who Helped Build The PBR

    Jerome Davis has lived one hell of a life. The 1995 PRCA World Champion, 2026 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of the PBR and head coach of the Carolina Cowboys joins Dale Jr. to talk about the moments that shaped his career — from winning a world championship to helping build the...

  11. What Next For Keselowski & Cleetus Joins The Show

    Kyle Larson put on a clinic in Kansas, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to talk about it on Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss an eventful weekend before looking ahead to Las Vegas: Lines were crossed at the Martinsville 300 After Larson’s perfect 76-point race, who…

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  12. Amy Thinks Dale Should’ve Come With an Instruction Manual

    Dale and Amy are back in the Dirty Mo Media studio for another round of Bless Your 'Hardt! This week Dale and Amy get into a real debate over whether Noah's Ark was just found in Turkey — Dale's not buying any of it. Dale recaps his trip to Vegas, his theory on where casinos hide the good slot...

  13. Does Joey Logano Think Hocevar Is Similar To His Younger Self?

    It's time to kick off the weekend, and there's no better way to do it than with the Dirty Thirty — 30 minutes of the very best of Dirty Mo Media's shows from this week. Bristol gave us a wild finish, a wreck and a fight, and it's the hot topic everyone’s talking about. We start with Joey Logano...

  14. The Only Time Dale Can Recall His Dad Getting in a Fight

    The studio was lively this week for a special Wednesday show – an extended edition of Ask Jr with Dale and TJ. The fans brought all of their best questions from social media and the live chat, covering topics like the biggest fights in NASCAR, the supposed brawl in the NASCAR Hauler between Kurt...

  15. Would Hocevar's Driving Style Be Accepted By Older Generations of NASCAR?

    Fists flew and tempers flared at Bristol this past weekend, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back with some strong opinions on this week’s Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss the fight, the points and more: Drivers cutting each other a break on track Carson Hocevar is racing by his own code...

  16. Tim Dugger On What It's Like To Be Dale Jr.'s Bunkmate

    On this episode of the Dirty Thirty — Lynyrd Skynyrd cuts a deal, Tim Dugger reveals the movie he cries drunk to, and Dale tries to make ChatGPT cuss. Oh, and there's a shouting match buried somewhere in there... To lead off this power-packed 30 minutes, Dale Jr. talks about the songs that he…

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  17. Dale and Amy’s Horseplay Turned Dangerous Quick

    Dale and Amy are back in the Dirty Mo Media studio for another round of Bless Your ‘Hardt! This week, Dale clears up the NASCAR conspiracy theory he accidentally started after retweeting a three-year-old Trackhouse post — and somehow forgetting to check the date. Dale recaps a wild boat day, his...

  18. Tim Dugger's Long Road to the Grand Ole Opry

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives listeners a closer look into one of his greatest personal friendships as he sits down with longtime country music recording artist Tim Dugger. Over the years, Tim has become known as the “NASCAR guy”, performing as a musical guest at many NASCAR events and becoming...

  19. Why NASCAR Doesn’t Need to Step in on Sawalich vs. Day

    Brake failures caused calamity at World Wide Technology Raceway this past weekend, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back with a new episode of Dirty Air to react. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the cautions, the current point standings, and who is still in contention for the championship…

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  20. What Does Spire Really Think About Hocevar's Antics?

    With the office in the rearview, it's time to set sail into the weekend and crank up the radio; Dirty Thirty is coming at you! Dale was back in the seat, Jamie McMurray can't stop laughing, and Jeff Dickerson responds to the critics — you don't want to miss it! First up, Dale Jr. made us feel…

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  21. Dale is Asking for Trouble With Amy as His Copilot

    Dale and Amy are back in the Dirty Mo Media studio for another round of Bless Your ‘Hardt! This week Dale and Amy dive into a real debate on AI, house-cleaning robots, and self-driving cars — Amy's not buying any of it. Dale recaps his second-place finish in the CARS Tour pro late model race at...

  22. Why Jimmie Johnson Bet on Josh Berry

    The day the Wood Brothers let Josh Berry go, two people texted him. One was Joey Logano. The other was Riley Herbst, who had gotten “the worst call in all of motorsports” himself just two months earlier. Riley just wanted Josh to know that it gets better. And it did. Josh went on the best stretch...

  23. What Would Dale Do If Hocevar Raced for JRM?

    The Chase is officially under way, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is here to unpack race one on a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss everything that unfolded at Darlington during the Southern 500 weekend: Dale made his pro late model debut with Tony Eury Jr. The CARS Tour is...

  24. The Easter Egg Dale Thinks HAS To Be In Days of Thunder 2

    It's time to kick off the weekend, and there's no better way to do it than with the Dirty Thirty — 30 minutes of the very best of Dirty Mo Media's shows from this week. It's time for The Chase, and it's the hot topic everyone's talking about on all our podcasts. We start with the Racing…

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  25. Cleetus Called Into The Show To Defend His Wardrobe

    We're back in studio for another episode of Bless Your 'Hardt - this time with a special call-in guest. Amy and Dale have differing opinions on how kitchen utensils should be used - but Dale has an example of how Amy did something similar with his toolbox. Cleetus McFarland surprises everyone...

  26. Is There Any Way Denny Hamlin Can Lose The Championship?

    NASCAR is set to embark on a new format of post-season racing with the reintroduction of the Chase, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is here to take a deep dive look at the 16 drivers who will compete for the championship. He welcomes his colleagues from the broadcasting booth Steve Letarte and Jamie...

  27. Dale's Back Behind The Wheel For The CARS Tour & So Are Two BIG Names

    The drivers of the NASCAR Cup Series had their hands full at Daytona this past weekend, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to react with a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about the big weekend in Daytona Beach and look ahead to the beginning of the Chase at...

  28. Kyle Larson's Daughter Absolutely Roasted Him Over His Racing

    Happy Friday! Let's not waste any time here — we've got Dale talking Rookies, Jeff Gordon chatting with Kelley Earnhardt Miller about her dad, and Larson listening to a fan-submitted song. We open the show with Dale discussing Corey Heim's eligibility for the Rookie Of The Year being, quite...

  29. Dale’s Self-Checkout Rant is Way too Relatable

    Amy and the gang are back for another round of Bless Your ‘Hardt! This week, the crew recaps a wild girls' trip to Key West, including the hilarious differences between traveling with the girls versus traveling with the guys. Amy explains why girls trips are so much more organized, how everyone…

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  30. Dale Earnhardt Gave Jeff Gordon This Game-Changing Advice

    Jeff Gordon joins Business of Motorsports with Kelley Earnhardt Miller to talk about the business lessons, relationships and decisions that shaped his career beyond the racetrack. Gordon opens up about his unique relationship with Rick Hendrick, becoming an equity partner in Hendrick Motorsports,...

  31. Why Shouldn't Corey Heim Be Rookie Of The Year For 2026?

    After NASCAR’s rain-filled weekend in New Hampshire, Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the studio this week for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to react to the race and major stories of the weekend: What should the protocol be for pitting during wet weather races? Carson…

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  32. When You Meet The Intimidator, You Don't Forget It

    Only have 30 minutes to spare? Where else would you spend them than with us for The Dirty Thirty! Where we bring you our best moments from our week of shows in half an hour. We start off with a heated debate with Dale Jr. and producer Travis on Dirty Air about how Trackhouse wound up with three...

  33. Amy Left Dale Alone for 5 Minutes at Costco and This Happens

    Dale Jr. and Amy are back with another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt, and this one takes plenty of unexpected turns. The two talk about Dale Sr.’s intimidating presence at home, including a story from one of Dale Jr.’s childhood hunting trips that proves you couldn’t get much past his dad. They…

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  34. The MLB Star Who Became One of Dale Earnhardt’s Closest Friends

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. sets out to learn more about his father as he sits down with longtime Earnhardt confidant and former MLB catcher Jody Davis. Jody had an MLB-record setting career as the man behind the plate, spending time with the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves before retiring in the early…

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  35. Can Drivers Still Make it in NASCAR on Talent Alone?

    Dale Jr. is back in the studio after Richmond, and there’s plenty to debate about on this episode of the Dale Jr. Download. Dale and TJ break down Josh Berry’s recent run, the state of Ford and Penske, NASCAR’s changes to the front splitter, and why Richmond could be even better with a fix that...

  36. Dale Jr. Makes His Case For A 10-Driver Chase Field

    Let's get ready to DIRTY THIRTY! Your week's been too squeaky clean — you need a dose of Dale discussing The Chase field, Door Bumper Clear commenting on Carson Hocevar, and a story about one of Dale Earnhardt's commercial props that Dale Jr. still has. We open up with Dale Jr. talking us through...

  37. Amy Was Not Ready for Brooks Nader’s Vacation Photos

    Dale Jr. and Amy are back for another round of Bless Your ‘Hardt, and this one goes sideways quickly. The Stripper Squirrel makes its return and earns a new name, Dale and Amy debate whether they could survive a war, and Amy discovers that she may have been using Dale Sr.’s old tanning bed…

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  38. Ken Ragan Was Caught In One Of NASCAR's Most Famous Finishes

    On this episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR driver, owner, and racing veteran Ken Ragan, father of former NASCAR driver David Ragan, for a trip through some incredible stories from NASCAR’s past. Ragan shares how he got his start in racing, his days...

  39. What Iowa Needs to Become a Legendary Race Track

    What’s the true definition of a short track? Is Iowa a short track? Why is everyone rearranging Dale’s furniture!? Dale’s coming out of the gates hot today with a passionate opinion on what classifies a track as a ‘short track’ compared to an ‘intermediate,’ debating TJ for a good ten minutes...

  40. An All-Star Race In The Wet ... On Purpose?!

    Racing is back this weekend! What better way to get fired up than with a round of the Dirty Thirty — 30 minutes, Dirty Mo Media's best, most hilarious, and eye-opening moments. Starting us off, Mark Martin came to our neck of the woods to sit down with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Arby's studio! He...

  41. Amy Was Ready to Defend Herself… Then She Found the “Intruder”

    The Costa Rica family vacation that Dale spent months worrying about… ended up becoming one of his favorite trips ever. After expecting long days, difficult excursions, and a vacation that might test his patience, Dale quickly found out the best moments weren’t the ones anyone planned. From...

  42. Mark Martin's Radical Idea To Fix The Next Gen Car

    Mark Martin's story of resilience, raw talent, and unmatched car knowledge defined the modern era of NASCAR drivers... and today, he sits down with fellow NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. to discuss it all! Mark details key moments that defined his career, especially turning down the…

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  43. Maybe The Best Fix For The All-Star Race Is Killing It

    Dale Jr. sits down with Marcus Smith, Jeff Burton, and Matt Weaver for a NASCAR roundtable that gets into some of the biggest conversations happening around the sport right now. From the future of the All-Star Race and what makes a true All-Star event to the ongoing fight surrounding the historic...

  44. What's Daniel Suarez's Plan If His Baby Is Born On A Sunday?

    Pull those straps tight, put your helmet on, and hit the gas — Dirty Thirty, the best 30 minutes of content from this week at Dirty Mo Media, is ready to take the green flag! We had a fantastic fill-in for Dale Jr. this week, who was on vacation, with Jamie McMurray hopping into the host…

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  45. Daniel Suárez Has Never Changed a Diaper. But He Has a Plan.

    Daniel Suárez and Julia Piquet take over the podcast for a special episode of Bless Your 'Hardt. They’re filling in for Amy and Dale while they’re on vacation in Costa Rica. With Julia just six weeks away from her due date, the two talk about getting ready for their first baby. They discuss their...

  46. Jordan Anderson Stopped Driving So His Team Could Survive

    Jordan Anderson's path to becoming a NASCAR team owner was anything but conventional. From pitching sponsors as a 12-year-old to selling his Super Late Model after being caught in the fallout of a series of bounced checks, Jordan shares the moments that kickstarted a racing career that began with...

  47. Carson Hocevar Needs to Hear This

    Our rotation of incredible guest hosts for the Dale Jr. Download continues as Jamie McMurray joins co-host TJ Majors for a new edition of Dirty Air. After NASCAR’s takeover of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there was much to discuss this week: Indy is Indy Corey Heim executed when it mattered most...

  48. 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...

  49. 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...

  50. 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…

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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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