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Failing a NASCAR Drug Test Helped Save Shane Hmiel’s Life | Part 2 Oct 14, 2026

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Banned from NASCAR. A paralyzing crash. The long road to recovery.

Part 1 of Shane Hmiel's story on The Dale Jr. Download gave us a look at the raw talent that put Shane on the list of NASCAR's next superstars. Today we bring you Part 2 — and things take an emotional turn.

Shane Hmiel and Dale Jr. go way back. They've shared plenty of laughs over the years, but Shane's road hasn't exactly been an easy one.

In Part 2, Shane opens up about the drug suspensions that derailed his NASCAR career, getting clean, finding his way back to racing and the crash that changed his life forever.

But one of the most powerful moments comes when the conversation gets personal. Shane explains what Dale's friendship has meant to him through all the ups and downs, and why he was so worried about letting him down coming into this interview.

It's raw, it's honest, and it's a side of Shane's story you don't hear every day.

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Longer Green Flag Runs Would’ve Made Charlotte Incredible Oct 13, 2026

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After a hometown NASCAR weekend in Charlotte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back behind the microphone for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down the thrilling finishes and points standings:

The CARS Tour finale at South Boston
Asphalt short trackers are showing out in the Truck Series
Corey Day makes the O’Reilly points race interesting
Kyle Larson’s points lead isn’t as big as it seems
The next three races are the fields’ chance to close the gap
Race winner Chase Briscoe calls into the show

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

Sam Mayer’s throwback scheme at Charlotte
How Dale Jr.’s autograph has changed over the years
Brexton Busch’s burnout
Dale and TJ had a close one in fantasy football

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What Dale Hopes For Keselowski Moving Forward Oct 09, 2026

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It's your favorite day of the week! We've got 30 minutes of pumped-up fun coming right at you from Dirty Mo Media. This week's Dirty Thirty is all about Brad Keselowski's move, Jeff Dickerson's lawsuit remarks, and Shane Hmiel getting banned from NASCAR. Let's get into it!

We start off with Dale Jr. & TJ Majors discussing what comes next for Brad Keselowski now that he has announced his departure from RFK Racing. Dale has hopes for where he says Brad takes his leadership, talents, and abilities.

In Actions Detrimental this week, Denny Hamlin reveals how the spin went down and that he didn't know where Larson was in the field — should he have?

This week's Door Bumper Clear was spicy as usual, but this time it was Jeff Dickerson who was bringing the heat, talking about the lawsuit against Spire Motorsports from Joe Gibbs Racing.

The guest show this week was something to behold, as Shane Hmiel entered the studio for an episode that was so good, we had to cut it into two parts. In this clip, he talks about the moment he got banned from NASCAR for smoking weed. Catch part 2 next week!

And finally, Amy is taken aback by Dale Jr's antics in first grade — and it leads to a hilarious story about his first girlfriend.

That's all for this week! Catch us right here next week on Dirty Thirty.

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Eight Beers Later, Dale Jr. Became Amy’s GPS Oct 08, 2026

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This week Dale admits an all-night gaming session ended with him chasing Amy out of the house, and she remembers just how little sleep he used to get.

Amy shares an awkward backstage story and explains why she wore another feather brooch after someone called her outfit tacky.

Dale remembers iRacing until 4 a.m., reveals his sneaky way of getting rid of social media trolls, and recalls canceling every credit card before finding his wallet in the bedsheets.

Plus, Dale and Amy hash out his birthday weekend plans, and Dale makes his case for why Saturday is for drinking, and Sunday is for chilling.

Then it's Ask Amy: who would last longer in jail and bringing iced coffee to a job interview, before Dale reveals his first girlfriend was a twin, though he can't remember which one.

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How NASCAR Found Out Shane Hmiel Was Smoking Weed | Part 1 Oct 07, 2026

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In Part 1 of this episode, Shane Hmiel joins Dale Jr. to talk about growing up in the Roush shop around Mark Martin, winning 164 go-kart races as a kid, and the Goody's Dash win at Darlington that put him on the map.

Then he went to fill in for Kenny Wallace at a Busch Series practice and left with a contract. Shane explains how he went from putting in septic tanks for $50 a day to racing against Dale at Daytona, why he turned down a ride from Jr., and how a fight with Jason Keller's crew led to a failed drug test.

Dale remembers a driver with wicked raw speed. If you only know how Shane Hmiel's story ended, this is how it started.

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Dale Stops The Show To Text Larson Over Stage Points Debate Oct 06, 2026

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NASCAR had a big weekend of exciting finishes in Las Vegas, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to unpack it all on Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap the duels in the desert, as well as his own CARS Tour late model stock adventures:

Dale’s CARS Tour late model stock run at Newport Speedway
Denny Hamlin had a rough run this past Sunday
Was NASCAR right to hold the caution on Denny’s spin?
Chris Gayle’s decision to pit during that first run
Kyle Larson ran second, but Chase Briscoe still gained major ground in the points
Brad Keselowski is leaving RFK after this season
Las Vegas race winner Chase Briscoe calls into the show
O’Reilly Series had a phenomenal race this past weekend

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

The new wrestling figurine in the studio
NASCAR’s changes to the rear spoiler for Talladega
Dale’s Chevrolet Laguna and Nova wagon
Playing the drums
Dale Sr. being a Clemson fan
Playing Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto

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Tony Stewart Tried To Help NASCAR & He Hasn't Forgotten Their Response Oct 02, 2026

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It's time again for another episode of the Dirty Thirty, and this week we have a packed house -- Smoke joined DBC, Cleetus called in to Ask Jr., and Jerome Davis's phone call with Richard Childress.

We start off with Tommy Baldwin opening up a can of worms when he asks what would happen if Tony Stewart came across Steve O'Donnell — to which Tony replied: "We'd be in a fist fight." And that's only the beginning...

Next up, the CARS Tour announced big news this week when they shared that they would open up their season at Cleetus McFarland's Freedom Factory, and he joined Dale during Ask Jr. to talk about it!

Our guest show this week was special because Dale Jr. hosted one of our newest podcast hosts, Jerome Davis, to tell his story. In this snippet, Dale Jr. asks about the team side of PBR and how Richard Childress gave him a call that changed everything.

Lastly, Denny Hamlin previews the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series field's points standings, and the Bros get into a debate about who has a realistic chance to win it all.

That's all for this week! See you next time on the Dirty Thirty.

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Dale Tried to Hide His New Workout From Amy Oct 01, 2026

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Dale and Amy are back in the Dirty Mo Media studio for another round of Bless Your 'Hardt!

This week Dale finds out over text that Amy ditched him mid-documentary, and he's still mad about it.

Dale explains how rain delays feel like waiting on a root canal, why he's been secretly ordering kettlebells to the house, and why music videos need to make a comeback.

Amy calls Dale out for working out barefoot to a '70s love song and can't believe there are people who don't own a toaster.

Then it's Red Flag, Green Flag: Thanksgiving turkey trots, falling asleep to true crime, and people who don't return their shopping carts.

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Jerome Davis: The Bull Riding Champion Who Helped Build The PBR Sep 30, 2026

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Jerome Davis has lived one hell of a life.

The 1995 PRCA World Champion, 2026 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of the PBR and head coach of the Carolina Cowboys joins Dale Jr. to talk about the moments that shaped his career — from winning a world championship to helping build the PBR from the ground up.

Jerome also opens up about the injuries that changed his life, what kept him coming back to bull riding, and why he still believes he’ll walk again. Dale and Jerome get into the early days of the PBR, the $1,000 buy-in that helped get it started, Richard Childress and the Carolina Cowboys, and the similarities between racing and rodeo.

Plus, Dale tells some unforgettable stories from the few times he’s been around bull riding, including a wild night with Ross Coleman.

For more on Jerome Davis’ story, visit our Dirty Mo Rodeo YouTube page to for a three-part docuseries that details his world title, the accident that paralyzed him, and the values that have kept him strong as the current coach of PBR’s Carolina Cowboys.

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What Next For Keselowski & Cleetus Joins The Show Sep 29, 2026

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Kyle Larson put on a clinic in Kansas, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to talk about it on Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss an eventful weekend before looking ahead to Las Vegas:

Lines were crossed at the Martinsville 300
After Larson’s perfect 76-point race, who still has a championship shot?
The splitter change to the Next Gen car seems to be making a difference
Hotter track temperatures in Las Vegas could make a difference
Who was at fault in Carson Hocevar’s wreck?
Race winner Kyle Larson joins the show

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

What track did Dale struggle with at the beginning of his career that he got better at?
What to look for when getting into trading cards
Special surprise guest Cleetus McFarland joined the show
2027 CARS Tour opener at the Freedom Factory
The car Dale drove in the NASCAR Japan event

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