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.

  • 1 hour 47 minutes
    This Is Where Dale Jr. Draws The Line

    After a smashing (pun-intended) weekend in St. Maarten and Antigua, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about NASCAR’s weekend in Kansas:
    - Mokes, bad suspension, and lost phones

    - How Carson Kvapil's flip cars ruined dinner

    - Cody Ware’s bad day gets worse

    - We’ve seen a decrease in natural cautions in the last two decades

    - Is Denny Hamlin over the conversation about his comments on Kyle Busch?

    - Can Kyle Busch rally back from this year?

    - Trackhouse is in a rebuilding phase

    - The future of the O’Reilly Series and CUVs

    - Kansas race winner Tyler Reddick joins the show

    During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:

    - Best plans for Mother’s Day

    - Amy’s racing career

    - Other childhood collectables

    - Countries Dale would like to visit

    - Running out of gas during a race

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    21 April 2026, 9:40 pm
  • 30 minutes 13 seconds
    Here's What You Might Not Know About BJ McLeod

    It's amazing what you can get done in 30 minutes, and even more amazing if you do it while listening to Dirty Thirty! You'll hear from your favorite hosts, NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell & BJ McLeod, too!

    We open up with Actions Detrimental, where Denny Hamlin weighs in on his former teammate Kyle Busch's recent struggles and why it doesn't add up to him.

    Next, Dale Jr. talks about Ty Gibbs' prime years and whether they will be affected whenever the day comes where Joe Gibbs is no longer in charge of JGR.

    In the guest episode this week, you can't miss him if you see him — BJ McLeod walks us through being compared to Jeff Gordon in the late '90s and why his big break never came.

    Over on the Bless Your 'Hardt set, we're back to talking about phones, and Amy gives us insight into the proverbial journey her phone goes through daily.

    And last, but definitely not least, NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell gives us a rundown on the changes being made to Talladega's stages to combat fuel saving — and why they are NOT a permanent fix.

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    17 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Dale and Amy Got Advice to Give Up Beer

    Dale and Amy are back for another episode of Bless Your ’Hardt, and things get chaotic fast. It starts with their oldest daughter dropping a very “Dale-coded” phrase on a grown man over FaceTime, and Dale’s explanation only makes it funnier. Amy opens up about brain spotting therapy and a buried childhood memory involving a seventh-grade teacher, a Hakeem Olajuwon jersey, and a moment of public embarrassment that stuck with her longer than she realized. Dale answers with one of his own from his teen years, getting called out by Tony Eury Sr. for not offering pizza to a crew, and how it shaped him.

    They also get real about couples therapy and the one piece of advice that completely changed how they handle arguments. Of course, it would not be an episode without the chaos: Dale giving a 2,500-person speech with a cardboard collar still in his shirt, the girls walking around with one earring each, and Travis going down a Google rabbit hole after Dale makes up a wild alligator “fact.” Plus, Ask Amy returns with questions about festivals, cats, and social etiquette disasters. And do not miss this week’s Drink of the Week presented by High Rock Vodka.

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    16 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    BJ McLeod Was Once Labeled the Next Jeff Gordon

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the hardest-working members of the NASCAR garage this week, longtime racer and car owner BJ McLeod. After finding his roots in the Florida super late model scene, BJ took lessons he learned early on in his family’s fertilizer and orange harvesting company to successfully assemble a fleet of NASCAR entries. BJ’s racing start came through years of go-kart barnstorming up and down the East Coast with his father, before acquiring special permission to enter the late model ranks at the tender age of 12. Through mentoring from legends Pete Orr and Gary Balough, BJ became a terror at Florida strongholds like New Smyrna and Orlando Speedworld. He’d win the coveted World Series of Asphalt in 2010, and it was time for the next challenge.

    That next challenge came in the form of the world of NASCAR. BJ put together rides in the Trucks Series before taking on the O’Reilly Series with his own team. When the opportunity to purchase a charter and go Cup racing came about, BJ partnered with fellow racer and businessman Matt Tifft to roll the dice. He would make the financial decision to sell the charter to Spire Motorsports, but still aspired to embark on a Cup racing career, which he independently financed from his other businesses like the Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster. Today, BJ remains one of the hardest-working owners and drivers in racing, akin to 1992 NASCAR Champion Alan Kulwicki. His conversation with Dale covers his humble beginnings, championship years in late models, and fulfilling his unique dream of being a driver/owner in NASCAR.

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    15 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 47 minutes
    What Will It Take To Save Nashville Fairgrounds?

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. was back behind the wheel of his JR Motorsports late model stock at the Nashville Fairgrounds this past weekend. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss how the CARS Tour race went and all the action from NASCAR’s weekend at Bristol:

    - The CARS Tour weekend in Nashville was a big success

    - The future of the fairgrounds

    - Ty Gibbs finally breaks through

    - TJ catches a stray in the Ricky Stenhouse/Brad Keselowski dust-up

    - O’Reilly Series race winner Connor Zilisch calls into the show

    - Blaney’s pit crew problems are noticeable

    - Trading card expert Kyle Kravitz joins the show

    During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:

    - New hat on the Red Bull fridge in the studio

    - Dale’s Goodwrench pit crew suit from when he was a kid

    - Celebration in victory lane at the Nashville Fairgrounds

    - Smokey and the Bandit or Cannonball Run?

    - What racing movie can you watch over and over?

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    14 April 2026, 8:54 pm
  • 28 minutes 45 seconds
    Choose Wisely, Dale ... We're All Listening

    Only have 30 minutes? Spend it the best way you can - with us! It's time for the Dirty Thirty, where you get the best half hour from this week's Dirty Mo Media shows.

    In Dirty Air this week, Dale Jr. talks about Rockingham and ponders why the Cup Series left the track in the first place — and the possible tracks you could replace it with on the schedule.

    Over on Door Bumper Clear, Mark Martin joined to talk about Corey Heim's incredible start to the season, but his ineligibility for the Truck Series chase.

    On this week's Bless Your 'Hardt, Amy took inspiration from Ella Langley and Theo Von's conversation on what flower they would be. Her pick for Dale was perfect, and his ... got there eventually.

    Last but not least, on the guest episode this week, Johnny Benson and Dale Jr. discuss their lingering concussion symptoms and the crash that lingered with Johnny the longest.

    Thanks for tuning in this week - we hope you enjoyed it!

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    10 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    What Flower Would Dale Use to Describe Amy?

    Dale and Amy are back with a can’t-miss episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt, and this one has a little bit of everything. They share stories from their trip to Texas, including time with Amy’s family and life out at the camper, before getting into Nashville race prep and why Dale is already fired up for the weekend. They also revisit the now technically settled “Imol” debate, but neither of them is ready to agree with the results. Add in some outfit talk, allergy struggles, and the Drink of the Week, plus their take on reality TV drama like “Scamanda” from Summer House, and things get interesting fast.

    It only gets more unfiltered from there. Dale fully leans into his “farting guy” era with stories that spiral quickly, including moments with Amy’s family and even on planes. The crew dives into this or that debates covering naps, date nights, and sweatpants etiquette, and Ask Amy questions about everything from rockets to dream TV shows. They also get into food hot takes, cooking fails, and some hilarious relationship moments that feel a little too real. It all wraps up with a preview of Dale heading to Nashville to race, so don’t miss this one.

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    9 April 2026, 6:55 pm
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    Johnny Benson on his time at Roush, Mentoring Carson Hocevar, & Concussions

    It’s not often that racers go on to have competitive second acts to their careers after retiring from the limelight. This week on the Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a driver who retired a NASCAR Truck champion and retraced his family roots back to the short tracks: Johnny Benson Jr. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Johnny grew up in the shadows of his father John Benson Sr., one of the finest chauffeurs the Midwest had to offer in the 1960s and 70s. John made a name for himself in the supermodified ranks and served as part of the Michigan invasion of the mid-60s to the legendary Oswego Speedway, where he captured the crown jewel Oswego Classic in 1966. At home, he was an accomplished parts builder and fabricator, which is where young Johnny got his first hands-on experience.

    Once John stepped away from driving, Johnny rose to the occasion to race for the family company, initially stepping into Southwest Michigan’s dirt late model ranks. He quickly graduated to pavement competition, taking on the challenging American Speed Association tour in the mid-1990s, where he captured his first national championship in 1993. The feat landed him on the radar of many in the NASCAR ranks, including none other than Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Ernie Irvan. Johnny received a shot at the big time in the Busch Grand National Series, where he’d continue his winning ways with a season points crown in 1995. He was promoted to the Cup Series, driving for Bahari Racing, Roush Racing and finally MB2 Motorsports, capturing one lone victory at Rockingham in 2002. 

    Johnny’s Cup opportunities would run their course, but he’d find later success in his NASCAR career driving for Bill Davis Racing in the Trucks Series. He’d become one of the few drivers in NASCAR history to win crowns in multiple series when he won the Truck title in 2008, before returning to his short track roots, getting behind the wheel of a supermodified in International Super Modified Association competition.

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    8 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 2 hours 2 minutes
    Dale Jr. Doesn't Think Cleetus McFarland Is Ready for Talladega

    The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series was the star of the show this past weekend at Rockingham, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to break down the action. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss William Sawalich’s first win, Cleetus’ debut, and more:

    - Every driver could benefit from a couple of years in the O’Reilly Series

    - We have not seen enough from Cleetus McFarland yet

    - Breaking Doug Barnes CARS Tour penalty appeal process

    - Should Cup race at Rockingham?

    - Should NASCAR change its championship eligibility rules for lower series?

    - Crew chief Rodney Childers joins the show

    - Rockingham winner William Sawalich joins the show

    During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:

    - Regretting purchases a day later

    - Would Dale take a rocket to the moon?

    - Does Dale believe in aliens?

    - Which human would you send to greet aliens if they landed on Earth

    - Die-cast cars Dale wishes he had

    - The Figgy Earnhardt debacle

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    7 April 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 30 seconds
    Cleetus's Advice From Drivers, Lee Pulliam's Emotional Embrace & Dale’s Fired Up

    Only have 30 minutes? Well, this episode of Dirty Thirty packs a full-sized podcast punch into a half-hour runtime - and it's all the best parts from Dirty Mo Media's shows, including: Dale's Martinsville Rant, A Really Angry Fan Voicemail & Jeff Gluck's Interview with Cleetus McFarland.

    We start off with Dale Jr. giving us a rant for the ages, where he gives a fiery explanation about how he differs from drivers who get upset about door banging at Martinsville.

    Batting second in the proverbial DMM lineup is Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin and his explanation on why they run so many caution laps in between stages.

    Next up, we had to highlight the callers in Door Bumper Clear's Reaction Theatre segment who covered everything from makin' babies to not-so-nice Easter wishes.

    Plus, ahead of his race for Richard Childress Racing at Rockingham, Cleetus McFarland chatted with Jeff Gluck on the Gluckcast about advice he's gotten, how to grow a YouTube channel, and what he wants NASCAR fans to get out of him racing in the sport.

    And last, but certainly not least, break out the tissue boxes — Lee Pulliam recounts the emotional embrace he shared with his daughter before climbing the JR Motorsports No. 9 at Martinsville and how much she knew it meant to her dad.

    Thanks for listening! See you next week, right back here on the Dirty Thirty.

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    3 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    We Started with NASA and Somehow Landed on Summer House

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy are back with an episode that covers a little bit of everything. What starts with Dale realizing a major rocket launch was happening without him knowing quickly turns into a conversation about social media, the news, and how fast things can spiral online. Along the way, they get into unexpected topics, share personal stories, and revisit moments that bring out both curiosity and humor.

    They also dive into reality TV, including all the Summer House drama, along with family life and behind-the-scenes stories you would not expect, before wrapping things up with Ask Amy. As always, the episode is honest, unpredictable, and full of the kind of conversations that feel like you are right there with them. Leave your questions for next week’s Ask Amy in the comments.

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    2 April 2026, 7:06 pm
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