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.

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December 15, 2025 65 mins

The Dale Jr. Download had some awesome guests this past year. Here are some highlights from the 2025 season

 

00:20 Dale Jr., Justin Allgaier, and Chris Stapleton announce their plans to race in the Daytona 500

4:58 Cleetus McFarland and Dale discuss the slogan, “do it for Dale”

6:35 Kasey Kahne opens up about leaving the sport and concussions

17:22 Carl Edwards on coming so close to a championship and the pain it caused

26:05 The 2001 R...

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Amy and Dale’s favorite segment on Bless Your ‘Hardt has always been #AskAmy because they get to hear from you, the listeners! You never know where the questions or conversations will lead. We had a lot of hilarious moments during #AskAmy, so we compiled some of the best questions, funniest responses, and silliest debates to create The Best of Ask Amy. From naming the Dale and Amy rom-com movie to proposal and parenting advice, and...

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In this DJD Classic, which originally aired on 9/13/23, bass fishing legend Hank Parker shares his best Dale Sr. stories and how he got involved with stock car racing. While Dale and Hank share plenty of laughs, the duo also dives deep into the emotional side of losing Dale Sr. and how Hank has handled it over the years. Close friends prior to their rise in their respective disciplines, Hank describes the hunting and fishing trips ...

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December 10, 2025 52 mins

Before 2025 ends, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and TJ Majors decided to have one more Ask Jr., and listeners sent in questions regarding: 

  • Christmas shopping for Isla and Nicole
  • How big should your Christmas tree be?
  • Favorite Christmas movies
  • Unappreciated drivers of the past
  • Ranking favorite cereals
  • Building a dream race track

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December 9, 2025 102 mins

The 2025 racing season might be over and done with, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. still has plenty to unpack in the studio. He joins co-host TJ Majors and his sister Kelley for a brand-new episode of Dirty Air:

  • Remembering Michael Annett and Rick Hodges
  • Chris Gabehart no longer at Joe Gibbs Racing
  • Nick Sanchez is out at Big Machine
  • The controversial finish of the Snowball Derby
  • Dale and Kelley dive into the NASCAR Anti-Trust Trial

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Nobody in NASCAR has quite the reputation for being a true bada** like Ricky Rudd. One of the toughest drivers in the sport's storied history, hear Ricky recount his harrowing crash during the 1984 Busch Clash race, and why he chose to race with his eyelids taped open during the Daytona 500 just days later. Ricky also shares why he gave Rusty Wallace his "Rubberhead" nickname, and how he settled his long-standing feud with Dale Ear...

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When Dale Earnhardt Jr. had his longtime friend and crew member Kevin “Two Beers” Pennell on the Download last time, their conversation was so engrossing that he had to come back for more. They pick up where they left off, in Dale Jr.’s rookie season in the famed Bud 8 car. They recall some choice encounters with Dale Sr., including a wreck at Bristol and their Cup debut at Martinsville, where Dale Jr. couldn’t get out of the way q...

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Whenever the famed Larry Mac stops by, you know there'll always be a legendary story about Dale Earnhardt. Relive Dale's iconic 1998 Daytona 500 win through the eyes of 'America's Crew Chief', as he recounts his experience from that day. Larry provides perspective on his decision to leave Robert Yates Racing and join Richard Childress Racing for the 1997 season, and how he dealt with the drastic culture change he endured. Dale Jr. ...

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Few people in motorsports have achieved the same level of accomplishments and notoriety as Tony Stewart. Hear the NASCAR Hall of Famer recount his iconic career, including all the ups and downs along the way. On today's DJD Classics, Tony shares his perspective on the internal clock every racer has to deal with as they age, and how he's enjoyed learning and competing in NHRA. Plus, hear how Tony met his wife, Leah Pruett, thanks to...

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After a couple of weeks off, Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for a brand-new episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. Today’s episode starts off hot when Dale gets caught sending his truck away after denting it. Amy accuses Dale of regifting something that was just sitting in their garage, and it sparked the debate: When is it okay to regift something? Then, Dale and Amy recall a hilarious VHS tape they found of Dale Sr. and a l...

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Perhaps no other driver in NASCAR history earned a similar off-track relationship with Dale Earnhardt as Rusty Wallace.  Unsurprisingly, it was Rusty's gritty racing style that garnered that admiration, and while Dale Sr. and Rusty stayed fierce racing rivals, they also spent many years vacationing together. In this episode of DJD Classics, which originally aired 3/25/2019, hear all about Rusty's rise to the top of the racing ranks...

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November 17, 2025 91 mins

The NASCAR season may be over, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. still has plenty to chat about before the end of 2025. He joins co-host TJ Majors for a brand-new edition of Dirty Air:

  • JR Motorsports returns to the Daytona 500 in 2026
  • How will Denny Hamlin perform after his loss at Phoenix?
  • Ryan Preece joins the show to discuss his recent short track package test at Bristol
  • Over and underperformers of 2025

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Perhaps no one in the world of NASCAR to never don a helmet carries more presence than Mike Helton. From his humble beginnings at Atlanta Motor Speedway to becoming the sport's first President from outside the France family, hear from Helton himself on his meteoric rise to the top of NASCAR during its heyday. Helton shares new stories about Dale Sr., including how they developed such a great friendship. Dale Jr. and Helton recount ...

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We kick off our offseason run of DJD Classics with a throwback to 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's visit to the studio back in 2019. Hear from the WWE legend on how he became infatuated with wrestling as a young kid, and all the twists his career took along the way before becoming a 3-time Royal Rumble winner! Steve shares what motivated his iconic performances inside the ring and how he handled the adjustment to retirement. Crack open ...

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The Dirty 30 brings you the best 30 minutes from Dirty Mo Media every Friday — the funniest, wildest, and most jaw-dropping highlights from your favorite shows.

This week, Dale Jr. and TJ Majors react to JRM coming up short in Phoenix for the Xfinity Championship.

On Door Bumper Clear, they breakdown the final pitstop and the decision by the 11 team to take 4 tires vs the 5 team taking 2 tires.

And finally, on Bless  Your ‘Hardt, Dale...

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As the NASCAR season comes to an end, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is looking back on an action-packed year of programming from Dirty Mo Media. He is joined by co-host TJ Majors and Door Bumper Clear star Freddie Kraft to revisit memorable moments from the Download, Bless Your ‘Hardt, and other DMM podcasts from 2025.

The group looks back at legendary DJD guests such as Carl Edwards & Cleetus McFarland, debate DBC's best arguments from the se...

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It’s a Halloween recap episode this week, as Amy and Dale are back in studio for a special Wednesday edition of Bless Your ‘Hardt. Amy and Dale recap their Halloween costumes with the girls, trick-or-treating, and Nicole having to pay the Dad Tax. After a heartbreaking trip to Phoenix cut their planned spa and hiking day short, Dale reflects on this being his first year since 1996 not racing in NASCAR. Then, in the Fixins segment p...

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November 4, 2025 112 mins

The NASCAR season has officially wrapped, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to put a bow on the year with a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss the excitement, hard racing and heartbreak that unfolded in Phoenix:

 

  • Dale and JR Motorsports deal with the loss in the Xfinity Championship
  • Connor Zilisch has so many memories ahead of him
  • Jesse Love performed and earned his championship
  • The world fee...
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Amy and Dale are back in studio for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. Amy and Dale are fresh off Nicole’s last Halloween parade at her preschool, and Amy is in her feelings about it. Then, Amy pokes fun at Dale for always having to talk on the phone while driving, which leads to a hilarious phone call Amy received from Dale and Nicole. Amy poses the question: Is there a good way to tell your partner they’ve let themselves go? P...

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