The Dale Jr. Download

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.

  • 58 minutes 39 seconds
    Bless Your ‘Hardt with Jamie Goddard: From Best Friends to “Dodging” Dale Jr.

    Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s out sick, so Amy Earnhardt's best friend Jamie Goddard takes his seat. They go way back, and in this episode, they’re spilling all the stories—some heartwarming, some hilarious, and a few that might leave you wondering how they’ve made it this far. From meeting through Kelley Earnhardt Miller to quickly becoming inseparable, their friendship turned into something more like sisterhood. They lived together, hid from Dale Jr. (not very successfully), and even had a secret name for their house’s Wi-Fi.

    They reminisce about their wildest moments, including a golf cart mishap, a pool noodle fight in a Walgreens parking lot, and the time Jamie just knew Dale and Amy were meant to be. Amy also answers fan questions, including what Dale is really like when he’s sick and whether he’s ever braved the grocery store alone with their daughters.

    Pour a glass of champagne and settle in—this one’s a trip.

    27 February 2025, 9:38 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    DJD Classics - Greg Biffle: Why I Should've Left Roush Racing

    On this week’s DJD classics episode, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis catch up with one of his longtime competitors from the NASCAR Cup scene, Washington’s Greg Biffle. After a successful career in NASCAR that spanned nearly two decades, Biffle quietly exited the sport following the 2016 season.

    Greg shares his story of how he got into NASCAR, where he ultimately headed south to Tucson, Arizona to participate in the NASCAR Winter Heat Series. It was there that he met and befriended NASCAR Hall of Famer Benny Parsons, who was impressed with the unknown racer’s performance. As the story goes, weeks later Parsons was conversing with Jack Roush in the garage area at Michigan International Speedway about Roush’s NASCAR Truck team. Parsons recommended Biffle to Roush, and soon after he received a call from Geoff Smith, the president of Roush Racing at the time. After a lengthy chat, a contract was faxed over to Greg and the next two decades of his racing career were in motion.

    Greg and Dale speak about the decline of Roush Racing and the factors that led to the team falling behind the competition. Greg explains the team failed to progress with the direction of the sport and it took them a long time to catch up once they were behind. The lack of winning equipment ultimately played a role in Greg leaving Cup racing in 2016, a year earlier than his contract stated.

    The interview also touches on some of Greg’s rivalries over the years, and the stories behind them. Greg details his dust-up with Jay Sauter at Richmond and the monetary fine and points penalty that fell on him because of it. As a result, when he and Kevin Harvick made contact at Bristol a year later in 2002, he knew he wanted to avoid a fight at all costs. They also discuss his famous feud with Boris Said at Watkins Glen in 2011, and how a perfectly thrown water bottle caused a huge blow-out.

     

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    26 February 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    607 - Atlanta Proves We Can Do Better

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves what he’s seeing out of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and he is here to sing its praises on a new episode of Dirty Air. Dale and co-host TJ Majors unpack a weekend of white-knuckle, edge of your seat racing:

    • Atlanta is a great demonstration of speed
    • Kyle Busch’s Truck masterclass
    • Austin Hill remains on top in Xfinity
    • Goodyear answered the call for tire requests
    • Carson Hocevar made his presence known, for better or worse
    • Caution call consistency 

    During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners asked about:

    • Dale’s favorite soup
    • Weird group chat names & blocking friends

     

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    25 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Bless Your ‘Hardt – Amy Plays Old Voicemails From Dale!

    Dale and Amy Earnhardt are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt—and this one’s got it all. They break down their Daytona trip, Amy’s Disney adventure with the girls, and one of the most unexpected Daytona 500 driver intro games ever: Guess That Ass. Plus, Dale wraps things up with a surprise for Amy that you won’t want to miss!

    Timestamps:

    0:34 – Life Updates

    26:34 – Best Things We Saw on Social Media

    41:51 – Ask Amy

    1:00:08 – Amy’s Surprise

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    20 February 2025, 10:59 pm
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    606 - Cleetus McFarland: Do It For Dale

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes Cleetus McFarland, one of the most recognizable stars in the YouTube automotive scene, to the Dale Jr. Download this week. Fresh off his ARCA Racing Series debut at Daytona, McFarland caught the eyes and hearts of race fans with his post-race interview and time spent in the Fox broadcast booth. Garrett Mitchell was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Cleetus McFarland character was born thanks to a viral video made by a burgeoning street racing film company he worked with. After splitting his time between video editing, covering events, and law school, McFarland decided to go full-time with his own YouTube page and rapidly grew into one of the biggest followings on the platform. 

    McFarland turned heads in the oval racing world when he purchased the dilapidated Desoto Speedway in Bradenton, Florida, and turned it into his personal playground for content. He and Dale recount the story of how the purchase came to be, and how a run-in with the IRS and COVID restrictions almost stopped him dead in his tracks. In an effort to bounce back from the obstacles, McFarland hosted his first Freedom 500, a race held for state auction purchased Crown Vics. The races have since become marquee events, held at established short track strongholds such as Indianapolis Raceway Park, Stafford Springs, and Bristol. The guys also discussed his time spent with Greg Biffle in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and how Greg has become a mentor in his stock car racing efforts.

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    19 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    605 - JRM's Cup Future & Daytona's Better Days

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Dirty Mo Media studio this week as a Daytona 500 top-10 finishing NASCAR Cup team owner. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the Great American race and the emotions of the milestone achievement for JR Motorsports:

    • Dale Jr. acquires another piece of Dale Sr.’s career
    • The emotions of JRM making the Daytona 500 field
    • What’s next for JRM’s Cup program?
    • We need to do something about the superspeedway packages
    • Putting emphasis back into how the car handles at drafting tracks

    During the Ask Jr. segment of the episode, listeners wanted to know all about:

    • Dale’s Osterlund Racing hat
    • Locking your keys in your car
    • Fishing in Daytona

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    18 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 57 minutes 6 seconds
    604 - Dale Jr. & The Teardown Live from Daytona with Helio, MTJ & Allgaier

    Dirty Mo Media took over the Daytona Fan Zone for a LIVE Dale Jr. Download featuring Dale Jr., The Teardown’s Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, plus a stacked lineup of guests. Hélio Castroneves, Justin Allgaier, Martin Truex Jr., Cole Pearn, and Denny Hamlin all stopped by to drop some stories, talk Daytona, and maybe stir the pot a little. 

     

    0:30 - Justin Allgaier

    15:00 - Hélio Castroneves

    37:02 - Fan Questions

    50:00 - Martin Truex Jr. & Cole Pearn

    13 February 2025, 11:23 pm
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    602 - What Kind Of NASCAR Are We Headed For?

    The Daytona 500 is upon us, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new episode of Dirty Air. He and co-host TJ Majors dive into all the recent NASCAR developments and look forward to the Great American Race:

    • NASCAR governing race manipulation
    • Are new OEMs really coming to NASCAR?
    • The France family is willing to sell some equity
    • NASCAR’s push to go international
    • Recapping the 2025 Cup roster changes
    • Bowman Gray Clash winner Chase Elliott joins the show

    During the Ask Jr. portion of the show, listeners asked Dale and TJ about:

    • Dealing with producers talking on your headset during racing broadcasts
    • If you didn’t know the day you were born, how old would you say you are?
    12 February 2025, 5:57 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    603 - Kasey Kahne: Why I Disappeared

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. reunites with longtime motorsports fan favorite Kasey Kahne to learn about what he has been up to since his last appearance on the Download in 2018. After making the difficult decision to step away from NASCAR Cup racing later that season due to health reasons stemming from dehydration, Kasey has reemerged as a full-time sprint car racer in the last few years, competing with the World of Outlaws and High Limit Sprint Car Series. Kasey remains active in the NASCAR peripheral though, as he was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 and he recently announced he’ll be returning to Xfinity Series competition with Richard Childress Racing at Rockingham this year. Kasey explains to Dale how the deal came together through Keith Rodden and partners like Rick Hendrick and Mike Curb. After finding success in the initial test at the track in January, Kasey is ready to approach the race weekend like he did when he first entered full-time NASCAR racing.

    Kasey enlightens Dale about the ins and outs of the sprint car racing world, which he describes as fast-paced and extremely competitive. He also places himself back in his Cup career and talks about the mindset of going from a successful team like Hendrick Motorsports to a mid-pack operation like Leavine Family Racing. Dale and Kasey share insight into how their respective short-track racing teams operate and how their families being at the track helps distract them from getting too caught up in the pressure of succeeding. The guys also discuss on-track feuds, head injuries, car safety,y and Kasey’s path to NASCAR stardom. 

    12 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Bless Your 'Hardt - What Did We Sign Up For

    Welcome to the all-new show with your favorite couple: Dale and Amy Earnhardt! Bless Your 'Hardt is all about the hilarious antics, heartfelt stories, and everyday moments of the Earnhardt family. Each week, Dale and Amy sit down to share their sides of the life they’ve built together—and if this first episode is any indication, you won’t be able to get enough!

    In this debut, Dale and Amy cover everything from the daddy-daughter dance to the dilemma of picking which kid artwork stays. Surprise, Dale also shares his take on video games (including what his daily routine looked like as a bachelor), and they play We Listen and We Don’t Judge—where things get interesting fast. Oh, and yes, squishy grapes come up too.

    Don’t miss this fun, real, and unfiltered conversation!

    6 February 2025, 9:39 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    601 - Richard Childress: The One Race I Can't Get Over

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. kicks off the Download season with a bang by welcoming back NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Richard Childress to the Dirty Mo Media studio. After what was essentially a hometown race for Childress at Bowman Gray Stadium, the two were eager to talk about the Clash and their impressions of the NASCAR Cup Series returning to the legendary venue. Childress explains that he showed up early on Sunday to sit and reflect on the beginning of his racing career, which dates back to the “claim” division at the football stadium when he was in his teens. In anticipation of his debut as Cup car owner, Dale Jr. asks Richard for any advice leading into the Daytona 500, to which he replies to keep following the dream. 

    Dale and Richard talk about RCR working with Kyle Busch and how they were able to put their past drama behind them to find on-track success. Dale also inquires about Austin and Ty Dillon’s roles at the company and what the future may hold for them beyond the driver’s seat. They chat about the ongoing lawsuit between 23XI/Front Row Motorsports & NASCAR and what the other teams hope to gain in the new charter agreement. The conversation also covers Kasey Kahne’s upcoming Xfinity race with RCR, how Richard got the number 3, and his brief history working as a stuntman.

    5 February 2025, 9:00 am
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