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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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296 - Steve Phelps: First Sport to Come Back May 05, 2020

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As NASCAR returns from the pause of the pandemic, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with NASCAR President Steve Phelps for a behind the curtain viewpoint of running one of America's biggest sports. Phelps talks about the initial shut down due to COVID-19, opens up about tough decisions, shares insight into the sports' return and the opportunity they have to seize new fans in an uncertain sports climate. He also shares insight into schedule changes, looking closely at mid-week shows and double headers and how they are looking ahead to 2021. Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis share news about bringing back North Wilkesboro in a unique way. Speaking of Wilkesboro, Odd History tells a story of day the King spread a fan's ashes. The crew learns the community gossip about poo and how Dale gets tricked into telling fat-jokes.

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295 - Doug Richert: Duffel Bag Doug Apr 28, 2020

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He won a championship, as a crew chief, with Dale Earnhardt at the age of 20. Now Doug Richert sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr and co-host Mike Davis to talk to us about that incredible feat and more. Just how did a 16-year old go from San Jose, California to North Carolina and make the big time so quick? Richert's road has been a bouncy one that has seen him win titles, come oh-so-close and struggle with underfunded teams. Dale, Mike and Doug discuss a wide range of topics from meeting Dale Earnhardt, their friendship, and how good of a best-man The Intimidator was. Doug gets emotional sharing one of the best moments of his life with Dale Jr. They also talk about the Junior Johnson years, cigar-smokin' JD Stacy, winning with Greg Biffle and Doug's current driver, Timmy Hill. Richert admits his biggest regret of his career and how he yearns for another opportunity. He reveals what Suitcase Jake was really like and tell the origins of his nickname, Duffel Bag Doug. The DJD gang share their anxieties about a possible return to racing after the COVID-19 pandemic. They share their excitement of the news that Matt Kenseth will return to racing in the 42 car. AskJr talks about Dale 'Twitching' and hangin' with Ed Nelms and more. We also learn through Ancestry that Dillner isn't who he thinks he is and Mike's connection to waffles and pirates.

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294 - David Allen: Untold Earnhardt Stories Apr 21, 2020

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Never before stories of Dale Earnhardt. Special guest David Allen surprises Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis with tales of working with the 7-time NASCAR Champion. Allen dives into the wildness of the Wrangler days from being hung up on by The Intimidator and people thinking Dale would be a one-hit-wonder, From heart to heart meetings under the Talladega grandstand, to secret clandestine meetings in a Greensboro hotel, it's a peek behind the curtain that few have ever had. Did Dale Earnhardt almost end up driving for Junior Johnson? Was he a no-show at an important dinner meeting with GM? Did he regret not spending more time with his children when they were younger? David Allen had a unique first hand perspective of it all. Allen, a marketing master and longtime friend, also shares the hilarity of how Wonder Woman got NASCAR and Teresa Earnhardt a little peeved at Martinsville, We also learn about the day Dale Earnhardt liked Jalapeno Poppers a little bit too much and how one Atlanta Braves player made The Intimidator angry with some homemade mud. AskJr presented by Xfinity gets Dale Jr. to reveal his wishes for the Washington Redskins upcoming draft and to open up about the news he and Amy are having a baby girl.

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293 - Roger Penske: The Captain Apr 14, 2020

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s exclusive interview with the great Roger Penske. The two discuss Roger's racing career, dealing with the Rusty Wallace / Dale Earnhardt rivalry, and his success as a car owner in so many racing series. Penske gives insight into how the purchase of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway went down and what it means to own one of the sport's most hallowed grounds. He also lets us in to his company policies, and his approach to the COVID-19 pandemic as a team owner, business owner and series owner. Dale and co-host Mike Davis have the tough conversation regarding the news surrounding Kyle Larson. They also discuss Dale Jr.'s recent news that he is a nominee for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The DJD crew reveal the most original people they've been around in racing. The crew doesn't hesitate to poke fun at each other for dark Zoom screens and homemade quarantine haircuts. The fans "bring it" with some great questions this week on AskJr presented by Xfinity.

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292 - Kelley Earnhardt Miller: A New Chapter Apr 07, 2020

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From childhood scars, therapy to leading a Championship winning NASCAR team, Kelley Earnhardt Miller joins her brother Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the day of her new book release. Kelley reveals secrets from the pages "Drive - Nine Lessons to Win in Business and Life." She shares how Dale Earnhardt struggled with fatherhood, how she used therapy change the path of her marriage and life, and how she had to be an advocate for Dale Jr. after the passing of her father. They also discuss running JR Motorsports through the COVID-19 crisis and how she communicates with NASCAR throughout the process. Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis speak about what made Cale Yarborough a true original. Leah raises the roof with fan questions in AskJr presented by Xfinity. Dale & Mike offer their opinions on the iRacing drama from Bristol with Bubba Wallace. Matthew Dillner uses World War II history to offer hope for a new racing boom. The DJD gang laughs over pronouncing words like "Yar-bro" "Oy-al" and "Arthur."

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291 - Kyle Busch / Isla Earnhardt: Crashing the Party Mar 31, 2020

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Who wrecked who? Dale Earnhardt Jr. brings Kyle Busch on the show to discuss the Texas iRacing Pro Invitational & more. The two rivals discuss dealing with life at home because of the pandemic. Kyle's son Brexton hops on to meet and then interview Dale Jr. Co-Host Mike Davis gets Dale to open up about why he stays informed of the news surrounding the Coronavirus. The DJD gang uses their "big ass mics" to chime as well. Nothing brightens the day more than a child, as Isla Earnhardt makes her podcast debut. She not only steals the show but nearly ends it. Special guests make Dale Jr. laugh in AskJr presented by Xfinity and we deliver an Odd History that's worth at least 50-cents.

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290 - Denny Hamlin: Momentary Normalcy Mar 24, 2020

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From the comfort and safety of home, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the DJD gang got together, but not too close, to record a show. A day after the iRacing event broadcast on national television, Dale welcomed winner Denny Hamlin on the Download. They discuss the dramatic finish and how the race provided a few hours of normalcy in tough times, Denny shares what he is doing during the Corona virus crisis and how he is struggling with home schooling his daughter. Dale Jr, co-host Mike Davis, Producer Matthew Dillner and Leah Vaughn get real about social distancing. AskJr is back with a new sponsor. Dale Jr. opens up about the recent announcement that he and Amy are expecting their second child and how the current state of lock-down has effected the experience. Dale Jr. remembers the car that started the racecar graveyard and tells the story of NASCAR's most unusual pit stop.

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289 - Kyle Petty: No Regrets Mar 17, 2020

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Petty sit down to discuss navigating life with famous fathers and the expectations that helped shape their road to stardom. The NBC Sports broadcast colleagues talk about growing up wanting to be racers, taking a 193mph tutorial lap around Daytona with the King and Kyle's unlikely and wildly successful first race. Petty opens up about bending the rules, his gory leg-break at Talladega, Felix Sabates' naïve start in racing, the moments that ignited his temper the most and much more. Kyle sticks around for Dale's special edition of Odd History that involves Darlington and streaking. Also, this week's ad reads proved to be both efficient and hilarious. So, join Dale, Co-host Mike Davis, Kyle and the DJD gang for this coronavirus-free edition of the Dale Jr. Download.

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288 - Ken Schrader: The Best Week Ever! Mar 11, 2020

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The episode you've been waiting for! Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes racing legend Ken Schrader to the table of truth. For the first time publicly, they share the real story of the week long trip with Schrader that changed Dale Jr.'s life and got Dale Earnhardt hot under the collar. Schrader tells us about his start in racing, an attempt at the Indy 500, and shares stories of some cheat tips. The two discuss beer drinking, partying and racing... need we say more? Well, it gets better! They also chat about Ken's worst crash, the day he lost his thumb, and plans of school bus Figure-8 racing for his birthday. It's Schrader, so expect the unexpected..

Dale Jr. along with co-host Mike Davis and the DJD crew discuss Phoenix, Cole Pearn's tweet that fired up the web, Noah's no-no and more. We learn from Dale Jr how Valvoline is like Madonna and about the Atlanta tow-truck blunder in Odd History.

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287 - James Finch: Rednecks & Elitists Mar 04, 2020

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He has been described as "An American badass and a true redneck icon," and now Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with James Finch for a tell-all table conversation for the ages. The former NASCAR car owner shares the story of his daredevil beginnings, how leveling his home caused a divorce, being with Neil Bonnett until the end, and the colorful cast of characters who drove his racecars. Finch reveals why he once gave a check back to NASCAR, turned down a Toyota deal and how he splashed Crown Royal on Geoff Bodine during a pit stop. From sipping a red-solo cup to providing physical enhancements for lady friends, Finch doesn't hold back. The DJD gang also discusses the single lug nut announcement that sparked a social media frenzy and an interesting fan council question about paint scheme changes that piqued Dale Jr.'s interest.

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