In this episode of Kenny Conversations, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets real about the highs and lows of his racing career, from the pressures of qualifying to the emotional toll of living up to expectations. Dale dives into how racing technology has evolved and why friendships, like the one he shares with Ryan Blaney, are the backbone of the sport. He breaks down Blaney’s 2023 championship win and what it means for NASCAR’s future.

Dale opens up to Kenny about the critical role of promoting drivers and how corporate sponsors can make or break their visibility. He reflects on his transition to the broadcast booth, the shifting landscape of NASCAR PR, and the rise of Dirty Mo Media. With unfiltered takes on the Next Gen car, stricter penalties, and what NASCAR needs to do to elevate the sport, Dale brings a mix of nostalgia, sharp insight, and forward-thinking ideas to the conversation.

On this week’s Kenny Conversation, Herm sits down with Mike Davis, President and Executive Producer of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Dirty Mo Media.

The concept of Dirty Mo Media started when Mike wanted to come off the road full-time as Dale’s brand manager to start a family. Kelley and Dale agreed and with the additional time in the office at JR Motorsports, Mike followed through on an idea to utilize his love of podcasting and media to serve Dale Jr.’s massive JR Nation fanbase. Thus, Dirty Mo Media and the Dale Jr. Download were born. Dale would make appearances on the show from time to time, but it wasn’t until his concussions in 2016 and subsequent downtime for recovery when Dale became a regular voice on the podcast. Dale loved it so much, the next year he took over as the main host of the Dale Jr. Download.

For many of its guest – and its host, the Dale Jr. Download has become a therapy session of sorts. It offers a chance to confront old grudges, come to terms with pent-up feelings, and laugh about the good ole days. Since then, Dirty Mo Media has expanded immensely and was recently named to Awful Announcing’s “Sports Podcasting Powerhouse” list.

The guys also touch on why Mike left the Dale Jr. Download as a co-host, why Jimmy Spencer punched Kurt Busch back in 2003 while Mike was Spencer’s PR rep, and more!