The first episode of Herm & Schrader is here! Join hosts Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader as they bring you laughter, heartfelt moments, and all the stories you’ve been waiting for. From the latest NASCAR news and dirt racing updates to personal stories only these two can tell, this episode has it all.

Catch their full recap of Championship Weekend, including Joey Logano’s third championship win, Justin Allgaier’s hard-fought Xfinity Series title, and all the controversies fans are buzzing about. Switching gears from NASCAR, they dive into the action at the Dirt Racing World Finals and reflect on Bobby Allison’s legacy and the grit it takes to race at the highest levels. They also explore what it takes to move between different racing series, highlighting the camaraderie in motorsports and the importance of following NASCAR’s rules.

Plus, it wouldn’t be Herm & Schrader without reliving some classic moments, like Schrader’s wild motorcycle trip to Las Vegas! Wrapping up with a thoughtful tribute to veterans and advice on embracing change, this episode is sure to make you laugh—and hit you in the feels.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a legendary figure behind the scenes of motorsports, longtime car owner and sponsor Mike Curb. After falling in love with motorsports at an early age through the pages of Motor Trend and National Speed Sport News, Mike made the acquaintance of Cary Agajanian at an early age and began taking in races at the famed Ascot Park. Mike pursued an interest in music and when a song he wrote became a jingle for Honda, he dropped out of college and pursued commercial soundtracking full time. Mike simultaneously developed a recording company and a career in politics at the suggestion of Ronald Reagan, but his love for auto racing remained tried and true. He entered business with Agajanian owning local sprint cars, and the Curb-Agajanian Performance Group was born.

Mike’s entry into involvement in NASCAR is a fascinating tale that stems from longtime NASCAR executive Les Richter serving as a chairman on his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of California. At Les’ request, Mike and his wife attended the 1980 Cup season opener at Riverside as Grand Marshall and it was there that he was propositioned with the idea of becoming a sponsor for Dale Earnhardt. Mike also explains the events that lead to Curb Racing fielding a car for Richard Petty in 1984 and how the famed picture of Ronald Reagan landing at the Daytona 500 came to be. The interview covers Mike’s vast involvement in racing today, which includes co-ownership of NASCAR Truck championship winner Ty Majeski, his relationship with Ronald Reagan and his career in the music industry.

The NASCAR season has wrapped, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from Phoenix with his now famous flag as a championship car owner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He is joined by special co-host TJ Majors to recap how the Championship battles played out, plus:

• The iRacing NASCAR game is in the works!
• Joey Logano has developed into a clutch, championship-caliber racer
• Does the championship race need to leave Phoenix?
• Phoenix is going to Phoenix
• Ryan Blaney’s impressive end-of-the-race drive
• Two champions call in - Justin Allgaier & Joey Logano
• Dale gives the two champs valuable advice on how to respond to text messages
• The NASCAR world mourns the loss of Bobby Allison

During the Ask Jr. segment, listeners sent in questions regarding:

• Advice for the pace car driver to avoid crashing at Phoenix
• Dale Jr.’s conversation with Martin Truex at Phoenix this past weekend

On this episode of DJD Reloaded, Dale Jr. digs into the controversy surrounding NASCAR’s recent penalties after the Martinsville race. With stakes high and tempers flaring, Dale breaks down what these penalties mean for the drivers, teams, and the integrity of the sport itself. Are these measures really a deterrent against future infractions?

Then, Carla Gebhardt is joined by Kenny Wallace to discuss his brand-new show and his partnership with Kenny Schrader, as they dive into what fans can expect from the first episode of the Herm & Schrader Podcast on Nov. 13. Plus, Dale Jr. welcomes his wife Amy for an Ask Amy segment, where Amy talks about seeing Taylor Swift in concert and shares advice on engagement party gifts, while Dale Jr. dives into some hilarious hunting adventures.

In anticipation for the NASCAR Championship weekend in Phoenix, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Four. AJ Allmendinger, Justin Allgaier, Cole Custer and Austin Hill enter the studio to air it all out ahead of the series finale race at Phoenix. They discuss:

• How will they race around each other at Phoenix?
• How will these four veterans handle the pressure?
• With a one-race-wins-all format, are they put in a box with how aggressive they have to be?
• What obstacles did each driver have to overcome this season to get to the Championship 4?
• What’s it like for new Champ 4 contender Austin Hill vs. the three drivers who have been here before?
• Who is the favorite this weekend?

Martinsville sure gave us plenty to talk about. After a controversial finish at Martinsville, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy are in the studio to preview the NASCAR Championship weekend at Phoenix and give their thoughts on everything that went down during the final laps in the Cup race.

• NASCAR made the right call with Christopher Bell
• Race manipulation is difficult to prove, is there a fix?
• Were Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon and Bubba Wallace playing defense?
• Race car manufacturers’ influence needs to be scrutinized 
• How do you prevent race manipulation in the Playoffs format?
• Race winner Ryan Blaney calls in
• Who to bet on this weekend at Phoenix

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with NASCAR Cup standout Ross Chastain to catch up with him and learn more about his progression to becoming one of the front runners in stock car racing. Since his last appearance on the Download, Ross has found his footing in the top echelon of stock cars and can be considered a threat to win week in and week out. Ross explains that the confidence that Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks has in him plays a huge role in that and having quality cars under him that he doesn’t feel the need to overdrive. Ross and Dale talk about the modern approach to being a Cup driver which involves a rigorous weekly routine of exercise and team interaction. Ross explains that through his time with Josh Wise at Wise Optimization, he’s learned to embrace his training routine and looks forward to running and cycling in the off-season.

The guys chat about Ross’ new partnership with Busch Beer and how it came about for the 2024 season. They also chat about Ross’ call with Rick Hendrick after his string of run-ins with some of Hendrick Motorsports racers, what he took away from the call, and how it shaped his approach to driving. Ross fills listeners in on his family’s watermelon farming company and what role that plays in his future. He explains that his brother Chad recently stepped away from pursuing a career in racing to help out more on the agriculture side, and he believes one day down the road he will follow suit. 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins special co-host TJ Majors to react to the action packed NASCAR weekend at Homestead. After Tyler Reddick’s stunning last lap pass on Ryan Blaney to lock into the Championship Four, there was a lot to chat about:

• Was Homestead a near perfect race?
• What are Ryan Blaney’s regrets about the last corners of the race?
• How does the NextGen run at Homestead compared to Xfinity cars?
• The stage is set for a wild weekend in Martinsville
• How will Hendrick Motorsports teammates handle the race on Sunday?
• Teammate mentality in elimination races
• Race winner Tyler Reddick calls into the show
• Dale & TJ preview their Halloween plans

It’s a blast from the past as Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR crew chief Tony Eury Sr. to talk about what he’s been up to and their years together at Dale Earnhardt Inc. As the week kicked off with Dale Jr. announcing a Budweiser partnership to bring the iconic red, DEI-styled No. 8 car to the Florence 400 late model stock event, it was only fitting that he catches up with the man who was atop the pit box for the glory days. Tony explains that he has been working with his son Tony Eury Jr. at Fury Race Cars, where they stay active in late model and grassroots competition. They unpack Tony’s years spent behind the wheel as a driver at Metrolina and Concord before his family ran out of funds to keep competing. Around this time, Tony was juggling the decision to work on Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s car for a living or continue his career at Great Dane Trailers. Ultimately, after he put enough time in to receive some retirement benefits, Tony left Great Dane and headed over to DEI full-time.

Dale Jr. was eager to learn more about the decision to put him in a full-time Busch Series ride, to which Tony was instrumental in making it happen. Tony recalls having a conversation with Dale Sr. about the hire, and Tony suggested that instead of spending money on other drivers he should give Dale Jr. a chance. They also talk about capturing back-to-back Busch Series championships and making the jump to NASCAR Cup competition. Dale marvels at Tony’s confidence that they would do well from the start, and Tony explains it was thanks to the team’s long track record of success with other racers. The guys reflect on some of their favorite moments working together and how they got DEI’s plate track program up to speed, becoming one of the most dominant forces in the modern Cup era.

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