The Dale Jr. Download

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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.

9h ago

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 performing skills at a local mall where he’d breakdance and freestyle rap for shoppers and onlookers. His dancing abilities and daredevil nature would eventually land him on stage at a local hip hop nightclub in Dallas called City Lights, where he won over the club’s management and audiences alike. Rob would sign on with a manager and record label and record his iconic song “Ice Ice Baby”, which he had originally penned at age 16. By age 20, he had sold six million records and had the best-selling hip hop recording at that time. But international stardom had its price, and Rob fell into the clutches of drug abuse and was taken advantage of by several professionals around him, including his old record label. Rob would step away from the music industry for some time and thrust himself into the world of real estate, where he discovered a love for home renovation. This passion would eventually morph into the long-running television show “The Vanilla Ice Project”, which he reveals was just recently picked up by HBO. Dale and Rob’s conversation covers his redemption arc, his wild car collection, which includes a 1970s Dale Earnhardt Sr. dirt car, and how the rewards of fatherhood outweigh the riches of fame. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 17m
1d ago

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 During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Dale asking Denny about starting from the back on the pre-race interview Cleetus’ O’Reilly performance at Nashville Shane Van Gisbergen making the Chase Comparing the Nashville race to 1980s Bristol For more content head to our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 17m
5d ago

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, Eric Brennan, to discuss Rowdy, his Hall of Fame career, and the incredible number of wins. In this week's Actions Detrimental, Denny and Jared recall the time when Kyle decided to race through New York City on foot to win a bet, and the bond that he and DH shared as teammates. Lastly, Amy opens up about the loss of a friend in KFB and her favorite memory of him. It's hard to believe he's gone, but it is the stories we tell that will keep him alive - so share yours with us. We will see you all next week on Dirty Thirty. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

34 min
6d ago

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 made Sr. feel larger than life. Dale also opens up about his fascination with abandoned and forgotten places, from wrecked race cars hidden in the woods to sunken planes and long-forgotten sites that still carry a story. He explains why he’s always been drawn to that kind of history and mystery, where everything feels frozen in time and just a little bit eerie in the best way. Plus, the latest Ask Amy questions cover adults ordering off the kids menu, late-night wedding food, trivia night categories, and movie quote pet peeves. Dale and Amy also debate what time happy hour actually starts. Stick around after the show for a behind-the-scenes cameo recording from Dale with multiple takes included. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 10m
May 27

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 Speedway and began winning on a regular basis in the late model ranks. Through the 1970s, Morgan began moving up the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman rankings before winning the national crown in 1980. This accomplishment catapulted Morgan into full-time Cup competition, and before long, he would pick up his first win in the top level of stock cars, at Martinsville in 1981, driving for Cliff Stewart. Morgan drove for a litany of owners throughout his Cup career and would park cars in victory lane on four different occasions. He spent the latter part of his driving days chauffeuring rides for his own team, breaking several age-related records along the way. Morgan would make his 1000th NASCAR national start in 2018 at the tender age of 76. Morgan joins Dale Jr. for a conversation about his legendary career and his current battle with Parkinson’s disease. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

54 min
May 26

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 the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Jeremy Clements’ Earnhardt tribute scheme The Indy 500 action Go-to bars in Nashville What’s worse: rain delays as a driver or broadcaster? CARS Tour at Langley this coming weekend Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 1m
May 23

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 the road and reactions to the packed crowd, several fans asked questions to spice things up. Later, Jerome and Tiffany Davis make their first appearance as the hosts of Dirty Mo Media’s newest podcast, This Cowboy Life. The couple talks about life in the rodeo world, running a ranch, raising a family around Western sports, and what inspired them to bring those experiences to Dirty Mo Media. They also share what listeners can expect from the new show and why they’re excited to introduce a whole new side of sports and lifestyle content to the audience. From live-show chaos and racing stories to rodeo life and big announcements, this Fan Day episode brings a little bit of everything to the stage at JR Motorsports. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

55 min
May 21

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 latest attempt at becoming a wine guy, including drinking an entire bottle of Pinot Grigio on the boat while still not knowing how to pronounce it. Plus, fan questions lead to stories about doing the girls’ hair, Dale’s cameo in Cars, Pixar’s hidden speakeasy sheds, and the future liver mush vs. tomato sandwich taste test challenge that now has to happen. It’s a packed live episode full of random stories, crowd reactions, and complete chaos from start to finish. Grab a High Rock and enjoy. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Morgan

May 27

Sueb229

Great interview with Morgan Shepard. I remember him on roller skates, rolling around the track. Thank you for bringing him on.
This guy is a absolute LEGEND 🤘🏻

May 16

Total Kawasaki dirtbike fan

Bro, it’s DALE JR!!!! How could you go wrong? You can’t go wrong, he absolutely hilarious! Keep it up Champ!🏆
The Best

Apr 27

grissomtd

If I could only have one podcast to ever listen to on my phone, Dale Junior is the one. He is probably the best interviewer of anyone I’ve heard and I’ve listened to a lot over my many years. He really listened to what his guests say, and respond and act accordingly. Love hearing his interview interviews with the legend especially keep it up Dale.
Multi generations of Earnhardt fans

Mar 25

Andrew Bradley Yulee, FL

Hi, I’m Andrew from Florida. My grandmother passed away two weeks ago, her and my grandfather were both passionate fans of your dad and watched you work you way up in nascar. Us Bradley’s aside from my aunt Terri (Gordon fan 😳) are and have always been die hard Earnhardt fans. Just wondering if my Memaw Frankie can get a shout out if this is ever seen by anyone of yall. Either way love the Dale jr download and all the Dirty Mo media productions.

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.