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The Dale Jr. Download
Hosted by Dirty Mo Media, SiriusXM · EN
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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How Kon Knueppel Reignited Dale Jr’s Love For Basketball
Yesterday01:19:36Summary readyDale 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 draft and would be picked fourth overall by the Hornets, helping to turn their performance around for the 2025/26 season. Kon would ultimately lose a highly contested Rookie of the Year battle with fellow Blue Devil Cooper Flagg by one of the narrowest margins in league history. Funnily enough, despite having two basketball legends for parents, Kon didn’t show much interest in the sport until he got his hands on video game classics like NBA2K and NBA Jam. Kon became interested in the legends of the past and learned to love the game through its history. By high school, he was one of the most promising collegiate prospects in the country, and he fielded offers from many major Division One schools. Dale and Kon’s conversation covers the Hornets successful comeback season, the changing culture of the team and his journey from a close-knit, basketball crazy family to being a perimeter shooting phenom. 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.
SummaryThe Bloody Nose That Saved Dale From Being Cussed Out
2d ago02:10:31Summary readyShane 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 - Race winner Shane Van Gisbergen joins the show - Recapping this year’s format for the All-Star race During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: - Cole Swindell at the CARS Tour race at Ace Speedway - Kasey Kahne and Boo Weekley are still winning - The new Hell Let Loose game - Dale’s 1999 Busch Series win at Watkins Glen - Cage diving with sharks - Hats or die-casts - Greenville-Pickens Speedway updates - Multi-class racing in NASCAR 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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Hocevar's Met Gala Moment & Ryan Blaney's Life As A Dad
6d ago00:29:16Summary readyThis 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 that set as "Chasesexuals." It's safe to say they were one happy bunch this week... You also get to meet someone named Pickles, who sounds like a trip. This week's guest interview on the Dale Jr. Download was with Mr. Mustache himself, Ryan Blaney! He talks about fatherhood and bonding with his own father, Dave Blaney, over life, racing, and everything in between. As you read earlier, the Earnhardts have had a fun week dealing with a swarm of bees that decided to use their back porch as a vacation rental for spring break. And last but not least, Denny Hamlin discusses SVG's chances of making the playoffs leading into the weekend at Watkins Glen. That's all for now! But before you go, head on over to shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out our new "Zero To Freedom" merch line. 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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The Earnhardts vs. 15,000 Bees
1w ago01:06:34Summary readyWelcome 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 surprisingly sweet moments as Dale and Amy talk about the girls, family life, and the little things that catch you off guard emotionally. Then we switch into Ask Amy where they get into new Dirty Mo merch, a possible Jerky Boys jingle, and whether or not Dale would ever attend the Met Gala... (we think you can probably guess his answer to that one.) You’ve got one of those episodes that feels less like a podcast and more like hanging out with friends who have way too much going on. 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.
SummaryRyan Blaney Gets Candid About His Commitment to Roger Penske
1w ago01:08:21Summary readyThis 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 without turbulence. The guys chat about Ryan’s pit road mishap at Texas and his ongoing issues throughout the early events of the year. Ryan explains that he’s confident in the team’s speed; they just need to put all the pieces together. Dale and Ryan share admiration for the new NASCAR points standings, which harkens back to previous favorite times in the sport. Ryan applauds the fact that race wins mean so much more under this format, and it’s no longer about being “welcomed to the Playoffs”. The guys look ahead to Watkins Glen, bond over fatherhood, ponder superspeedway packages and farm animals. 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.
SummaryTime to Bring Back “Boys Have At It”?
1w ago01:51:05Summary readyDale, 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 to stay out at the end of stage two, and Dale is fired up once again about why this points system has him excited to tune in each and every week. Dirty Mo Dough and Ask Jr presented by XFINITY wrap up a packed show on The Dale Jr Download. Safe to say that this episode of Dirty Air has PLENTY of storylines to cover. For more...head over 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.
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Why Carson Hocevar's Celebration Makes Him Cry
2w ago00:31:21Summary readyFridays 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 moon and back — sort of. Noah Gragson and Chase Briscoe joined Door Bumper Clear and had a riot of a time. But the train really went off the rails when they got into this weekend's waxing crescent moon and how it *allegedly* affects the grip of the racetrack. We end up with Noah calling Josh Berry, Riley Herbst, & Austin Dillon to confirm the conspiracy. Dale interrupts the show to tell you about FAN DAY on May 21st at JR Motorsports! Back to the action of the show, Denny Hamlin chimes in on the debate stirred up by Stephen A. Smith, which entailed whether or not NASCAR drivers are considered athletes. All the way back at the very beginning of the week, The Teardown hosted NASCAR's newest CEO, Steve O'Donnell, to talk about the future of the sport and what he plans to do with feedback. Our closer is a popular man this week — Carson Hocevar stopped into the Arby's studio to discuss his first-ever Cup Series win, his all-time celebration, and the motion that comes with watching it back. It's another packed episode! Don't forget to buy our merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com to rep our gear. 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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Dale And Amy Have Different Opinions On Driving Etiquette...
2w ago01:09:15Summary readyThis 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 look at how small habits in traffic say more about people than you might expect. From there, the episode moves into a mix of family life and everyday chaos. There are birthday moments, stories around the house, and the kind of random updates that always seem to pop up in between everything else. Ask Amy is back with fan-submitted questions. They cover everything from go-to beauty products and favorite hats to Derby fashion takes, emoji habits, and completely random “would you make a law for this?” hypotheticals. It’s a fast-moving mix of real life, opinions, and laughs you won’t see coming. 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.
SummaryIs The Monkey Off Carson Hocevar’s Back Now?
2w ago01:05:00Summary readyThis 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. They get into superspeedway chess matches, what winning actually feels like in real time, and what Carson wants to do next now that he’s got one. It’s part race breakdown, part celebration story, and exactly the kind of conversation you get when the dust settles and the stories start getting honest. 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.
SummaryCan a New Crew Chief Save Kyle Busch’s Season?
2w ago01:13:47Summary readyDirty 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.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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