The Dale Jr. Download

The Dale Jr. Download

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.

Episodes

March 13, 2026 29 mins

The Dirty Thirty returns, and it's jam-packed full of stories this week. We've got a brand new 30 minutes of the very best tales from our shows. Let's go for a ride!

This week, we start off with one of Door Bumper Clear's most long-awaited guests, Randy LaJoie, and in this segment, he talks about following the Intimidator at Talladega, how he still hates Mark Martin's Winn Dixie car, and his MASSIVE wreck at Daytona.

Then, we wante...

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Dale and Amy are on vacation, but came in last week to make sure there was a Bless Your ‘Hardt this week. Pronouncing words can be difficult, and this week the two played a new game called: How ‘Hardt is it to Pronounce. How many of the words below can you pronounce?

Dulce De Leche

Acai

Façade

Lativa

Sous Vide

Bruschetta

Gyro

Worcestershire

Moussaka

Quinoa

Epitome

Gnocchi

Dale and Travis then discuss that if they are dealing with a...

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Dale’s on vacation this week, so we’re throwing it back to a DJD Classic from 2021 with long-time crew chief, car owner, and broadcaster Andy Petree. This conversation is filled with epic tales about Petree’s rich history, innovative practices in the sport, and what life was really like as Dale Earnhardt’s Crew Chief.

Petree’s path then paired him with Benny and Phil Parsons. Hear what tricks he had up his sleeve when he won his fi...

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It’s a special edition of Dirty Air this week as Brad Keselowski fills in for Dale Earnhardt Jr. while he’s on vacation. He joins co-host TJ Majors to share some stories and break down the action from this past weekend in Phoenix:

  • More horsepower equals more stress on tires
  • Brad shares a story about young Ryan Blaney at Phoenix
  • Getting called to the NASCAR hauler...
  • Justin Marks deserves credit for what he saw in SVG
  • Who ...
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Buckle up, it's time to go for a ride on the Dirty Thirty Express! In just 30 mins, you'll see, hear, and feel the very best Dirty Mo Media has to offer from this week. This one is locked, loaded, and ready to rip.

Dale Jr. starts us off with a conversation around the NOAPS driver making a lot of waves recently: Corey Day. He describes the conversation he had with the young racer, how the team dynamics work between JRM and Hendrick...

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On this episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt, Dale and Amy dive into the little things in life that somehow turn into big debates. From the phrase “I’m just saying” and whether it softens a comment or just makes it more annoying, to the Drink of the Week presented by High Rock Vodka, sparking a discussion about lychee and herbs in drinks. Amy also recaps a trip to the beach house that turned into a series of funny parenting moments and res...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes Cleetus McFarland back to the Download on the heels of his polarizing NASCAR Trucks Series debut. The beloved YouTube-content creator and part-time ARCA competitor joins the show to share some big news: he’s moving up in the world of stock car racing. McFarland explains that he recently received an offer to join Richard Childress Racing for select O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts over the next two seaso...

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The first road course weekend of the NASCAR season is in the books, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down all of the action from COTA and St. Petersburg:

 

  • Dale is back into trading cards
  • Tyler Reddick is looking like a championship favorite
  • Contenders are already in points holes
  • Carson Hocevar finally gets checked
  • Corey Day is learning the hard way
  • Teamma...
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How have two weekends of the NASCAR season already passed us by? It feels like time is flying at the speed of sound, and that's why this power-packed 30 minutes has the very best from Dirty Mo Media's week of shows following the race in Atlanta — so you can catch up on all the action.

Dale Jr. kicks us off with a conversation surrounding the storm that blew through Atlanta, known as Hurricane Hocevar. He and TJ discuss what payback...

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Why did Dale decide to bring an Xbox on a cruise ship - and how did Amy react when she found out? Dale details how he turns grocery pick-up into an in-store experience, and why he's so selective about his grapes. They also relive past childhood meals, recounting what else they grew up eating and how they try to instill good eating habits with their girls. Plus, why is Amy not allowed to go on a fun trip once Dale's already left for...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the most accomplished open-wheel racers in history, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti. After elevating through the karting ranks of Scotland and taking on the lower formula divisions in Europe, Dario set his sights on the US racing scene, specifically the Championship Auto Racing Teams series. Once stateside, Dario explains his journey wasn’t easy, and he initially struggle...

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February 24, 2026 95 mins

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio after a thrilling weekend in Atlanta for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the high-banks thrills and more:

  • Atlanta continues to be the best ticket of the year
  • Carson Hocevar continues to disrupt
  • Sheldon Creed finally breaks through
  • JR Motorsports day at Atlanta
  • Lee Pulliam gets his shot in the O’Reilly Series
  • NASCourt is back in session

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February 20, 2026 29 mins

The post-Daytona 500 blues can hit you hard if you aren't careful, and a little dose of Dirty Mo Media will clear that right up. Welcome back to Dirty Thirty, also known as the most action-packed half hour of your week, and this week is loaded with content from FIVE of our DMM shows - so here we go!

We start off with Dale Jr. discussing one of his favorite topics - how to reduce drag at Daytona. Get them guys back to having to worr...

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Dale’s dipping his toe into the world of sports trading cards… and Amy’s already bracing for a full-blown obsession. The Drink of the Week doesn’t win Dale over (unless it’s extra dirty), and a new slang term making the rounds in their friend group sparks some unexpected self-reflection, and maybe calls a few people out.

They also address the 2027 Daytona 500 rumors and recap their Disney Cruise, complete with a Haunted Mansion bar ...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets an in-depth look into the world of professional gaming as he sits down with renowned Madden NFL player Civil. Born Kenny Cox in Michigan, Civil began playing Madden at age 16 and quickly rose to prominence after winning some highly publicized tournaments. His road forward wasn’t clear, though, and for a time, he began working at FedEx while attending college, pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Eventually...

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February 17, 2026 111 mins

The Daytona 500 is in the books, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss all the major happenings from the Great American Race:

  • Justin Allgaier and JR Motorsports’ Daytona 500 effort
  • Having nothing to lose by trying to lead
  • NASCAR is on the right track as an industry this year
  • We need to do something about fuel-saving
  • Riley Herbst’s last lap move
  • Austin Hill i...
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Speedweek is finally upon us! The NASCAR world is running at full throttle ahead of The Great American Race, and this week's Dirty Thirty is no different. It's another supercharged episode, where you only need 30-mins to catch up on all the action.

Dale Jr. starts us off with his take on racing at the plate tracks, with fuel-saving strategies being the hot topic heading into the Daytona 500. He and TJ go back and forth about ways to...

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February 12, 2026 58 mins

Dale Jr. is joined by Jeff Gluck and Freddie Kraft for a LIVE recording of the Dale Jr. Download from the FanZone in Daytona! Jeff Gordon joins the stage first to congratulate JR Motorsports on making their second Daytona 500, tell a few Dale Sr. stories, and give his thoughts on the Chase format. Then Ryan Blaney stops by and gives all the details about his magnificent mustache and what his bosses think about the new look. Plus, D...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a pillar of the short track racing community this week, longtime racer and chassis builder Jay Hedgecock. After growing up in a family with rich NASCAR history and attending the local modified race shops with his father, Jay entered the racing world himself, racing a micro midget that he dug out of his uncle’s junkyard. The work he’d do to get the midget back into racing condition would begin 55 ye...

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February 10, 2026 112 mins

It’s finally Daytona week and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the studio for a new episode Dirty Air before heading south. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss the storylines of the week:

  • What to do about restrictor-plate fuel saving?
  • The future of the Clash
  • The most anticipated NASCAR events of 2026
  • Kaulig Racing kicks off their first year with Dodge RAM
  • Expectations for Connor Zilisch’s rookie year
  • Carson Hocevar locking in with Spire
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