This week on the Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Rob Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice. Rob's story is a lot more than a hit record. He takes Dale through his journey from motocross tracks and breakdancing circles to becoming one of the biggest names of the MTV era. Along the way, he shares stories about the pressure of overnight fame, the challenges that came with it, and how he found his footing again when the spotlight shifted. The conversation dives into Rob's competitive mindset, his passion for racing, and how a love for building things led him to a wildly successful second career in real estate and home renovation. Dale and Rob also swap stories about cars, collecting memorabilia, and the Dale Earnhardt Sr. race car that now has a place in Rob's collection. From fatherhood and personal growth to reinvention and staying motivated, this episode is packed with stories, perspective, and plenty of laughs. Whether you know him as Vanilla Ice, a TV personality, or a real estate entrepreneur, you'll get a closer look at the man behind the name. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to the Arby’s Studio 5:50 Growing Up Texas to Miami 6:47 Childhood Hustle and Early Grind 10:19 Breakdancing and 80s Mall Culture 11:25 Motocross Shaping Discipline 14:44 Ice Ice Baby Changes Everything 16:51 MTV Explosion and Fame Peak 21:19 Hitting Rock Bottom at 27 23:53 Identity Shift From Rob to Vanilla Ice 25:06 Sobriety and Turning Point 38:53 Launch of The Vanilla Ice Project 40:07 TV Success and 12-Season Run 43:00 Journey Into Real Estate 48:08 Acquiring Dale Earnhardt’s Race Car 56:53 I Love the 90s Stadium Tour 1:03:44 Family Life in St. Augustine 1:09:22 Living Day-to-Day Philosophy 1:13:08 Lessons From Loss and Perspective THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

We’re back in studio after an incredible Cup race in Nashville for another episode of Dirty Air. Denny Hamlin joins the show after scoring his 62nd career win in a 3-wide last-lap battle with his teammates to talk about a weekend of partying, why Toyota is dominating, and an All-Star idea that might be worth a $2 million payout. TJ stands firm on his view of the Austin Dillon & Brad Keselowski incident – but Dale challenges him right down to every detail. What do you think – fair or foul? Plus, Dale explains why brake failures were aplenty in Music City, and why another track on the schedule may bring the same issue. Ask Jr and Dirty Mo Dough round out another fantastic episode of The Dale Jr Download Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Denny Hamlin wins at Nashville 1:08 Kyle Larson’s tire issue and spin 3:02 Nashville’s wild finish 3:30 Dale Jr.’s race notes and brake concerns 4:55 Why teams had different brake setups 9:42 Dale Jr. misses mechanical suspense in NASCAR 15:50 Austin Dillon and Brad Keselowski’s wreck 24:15 Is Tyler Reddick really the team to beat? 25:28 Dale Jr. calls Denny Hamlin the championship favorite 27:27 Christopher Bell, Larson, Chase and the title picture 29:55 Chevy and Ford trying to catch Toyota 31:35 Biggest points losers after Nashville 33:41 SVG climbs the standings on ovals 35:28 Ask Jr. 35:39 Why Dale Jr. asked Denny about starting from the back 38:22 Could NASCAR make the pole winner start last? 39:13 Dale Jr. reacts to Cleetus McFarland’s Nashville race 40:41 Why Cleetus may need more ARCA and late model laps 43:07 Is SVG a lock for the playoffs? 44:45 Why Nashville reminded Dale Jr. of 1980s Bristol 46:58 Modern Cup drivers rarely make mistakes 48:37 Are today’s cars harder to drive than 1980s cars? 52:06 This Cowboy Life trailer 55:51 Denny Hamlin joins the show 56:20 Denny reacts to winning an instant classic 1:02:38 Would points or money make a driver start last? 1:06:09 Denny breaks down the final lap at Nashville 1:08:06 Dirty Mo Dough 1:08:41 Michigan betting odds 1:09:30 Denny Hamlin top 10 and Toyota parlay talk 1:10:47 Dale Jr. likes Chevrolet progress at Michigan 1:12:19 Could Christopher Bell win at Michigan? 1:12:28 Dale Jr. picks Kyle Larson to win 1:13:30 Buescher, Hocevar and Jones top 10 debate 1:14:01 Dale Jr.’s wild betting dream THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

Coming off of a heavy weekend for the sport, all of our hosts took time to acknowledge the passing of Kyle Busch, offer support for his family, and tell stories about the Rowdy they knew. Dale Jr. starts us off by sharing about the final text conversation he had with Kyle about racing one of his late models and how Rowdy never truly wanted to be labeled as a villain of the sport. Over on Door Bumper Clear, Freddie Kraft invited longtime spotter of Kyle Busch, Tony Hirschman, and broadcasting phenom, Eric Brennan, to discuss Rowdy, his Hall of Fame career, and the incredible number of wins. In this week's Actions Detrimental, Denny and Jared recall the time when Kyle decided to race through New York City on foot to win a bet, and the bond that he and DH shared as teammates. Lastly, Amy opens up about the loss of a friend in KFB and her favorite memory of him. It's hard to believe he's gone, but it is the stories we tell that will keep him alive - so share yours with us. We will see you all next week on Dirty Thirty. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime fixture in the NASCAR garage, Morgan Shepherd, to learn about his journey from bootlegging to becoming a multi-time Cup Series winner. Born in Ferguson, North Carolina, Shepherd followed his father Jesse Clay’s footsteps into the moonshine lifestyle. It was here he honed his driving skills, and after a close call with the police scared him straight, he decided to exercise fast driving on the local short tracks. He took to the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway and began winning on a regular basis in the late model ranks. Through the 1970s, Morgan began moving up the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman rankings before winning the national crown in 1980. This accomplishment catapulted Morgan into full-time Cup competition, and before long, he would pick up his first win in the top level of stock cars, at Martinsville in 1981, driving for Cliff Stewart. Morgan drove for a litany of owners throughout his Cup career and would park cars in victory lane on four different occasions. He spent the latter part of his driving days chauffeuring rides for his own team, breaking several age-related records along the way. Morgan would make his 1000th NASCAR national start in 2018 at the tender age of 76. Morgan joins Dale Jr. for a conversation about his legendary career and his current battle with Parkinson’s disease. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:57 – Battling Polio in Early Years 00:03:20 – Fighting Parkinsons Today 00:04:12 - Running Moonshine With His Father 00:08:42 - How They Blew Up the Still & Why Morgan Quit 00:09:30 - Buying His First Car for $12 00:10:22 - First Race at Hickory 00:12:21 – Getting to Cup 00:13:12 – The Spiritual Awakening 00:25:24 - Bouncing From Team to Team in 80s 00:32:27 - Filling In for Harry Gant & Neil Bonnett, Winning in Australia 00:35:42 - The Roller Skating Story with Dale Sr 00:41:50 - Starting His Own Team – And Getting in A Fight 00:45:40 – Early 2000s 00:47:08 - Tackling a Shoplifter at Walmart in 2011 00:48:06 - The Morgan Shepherd Charitable Fund 00:49:30 - Dale Jr.'s Closing Reflection THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

It was an emotional and rain-filled Memorial Day racing weekend, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to unpack the events. He joins co-host TJ Majors for a brand-new edition of Dirty Air: • Trying to process the loss of Kyle Busch • Getting to know KB away from the track • Disappointment with how the O’Reilly and Truck Series races played out • Toyota continues to dominate the Cup Series • How can Chevy and Ford close the gap? • A great gamble and win for Daniel Suarez Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Kyle Busch 02:44 - Texting 05:49 - Becoming a Fan Favorite 11:20 - Impact 12:50 - Sunday 24:28 - Truck Series Runs a Timed Race 27:08 - A Frustrating O'Reilly Race 29:51 - Ross Chastain Wins in JR Motorsports Car 32:17 - Chevy vs Ford vs Toyota 38:23 - Lionel Racing Collector Spotlight 39:35 - Ask Jr 51:52 - Dirty Mo Dough THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

After a wildly successful first year of NASCAR Cup Series coverage, NASCAR on Prime returns for another five-race stretch from Charlotte to San Diego. Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte join Dale Earnhardt Jr for this week’s guest episode on the Dale Jr Download, breaking down all of the buzz of silly season. They also dive into the new points format, a chaotic All-Star race, and debate on whether or not we could see Chicagoland and the Chicago Street Course co-exist on the same schedule. Plus, the guys get fired up about NASCAR’s first trip to San Diego, including the booth calling Sunday’s race from an aircraft carrier. This guest show brings a true chemistry between Dale, Steve, and Adam that translates smoothly into some of the greatest broadcasting all season. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:29 Is Kyle Busch a Free Agent? 00:06:00 Is Bowman Out of the 48? 00:13:05 Corey Heim 00:20:33 Spire & Trackhouse 00:25:39 Michael McDowell is in.. Until Tristan McKee is Ready 00:29:00 RFK's Charter Conundrum 00:31:30 Rick Ware Should Hold 00:33:21 HAAS... sell or hold? 00:36:10 Race for The Chase 00:41:42 The All-Star Weekend NASCAR Needs 00:49:19 Is The Chicago Street Course Being Resurrected? 00:53:22 The Hype for San Diego 00:58:39 Steve O'Donnell's Promotion 01:04:14 Identity of O'Reilly Series & New Tracks 01:09:25 Prime Race Picks 01:16:38 Is There SIM Data for San Diego? 01:26:33 Wrapping Up THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

This week, Dale Jr Download goes deep into the heart of Charlotte North Carolina to find one of the hottest rookies in the NBA right now – Charlotte Hornets Small Forward Kon Knueppel. As a lifelong resident of the Charlotte area, Dale Jr has always pulled for the Charlotte Hornets, even when they were known as the Bobcats. Recently, Dale’s passion for Hornets basketball has been reignited thanks to the 20-year-old rookie from Wisconsin. Dale gets to know more about Kon’s upbringing, his time at Duke, the feeling of being drafted in the NBA, this year’s playoff run, and the ROTY award that he feels Kon deserved. Whether you’re a basketball, racing, or Charlotte sports fan – this one’s for you. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:09 - What Does the End of a Rookie Season Feel Like? 00:05:17 - Duke vs. The Hornets 00:06:30 - Growing Up in Milwaukee 00:08:23 - Getting into Basketball 00:10:18 - Getting Recruited by Duke 00:13:47 - Roommates with Cooper Flagg 00:32:38 - Breaking Kemba Walker's Three-Point Record 00:38:01 - The 2026 NBA Playoff Run 00:44:03 - What Does the Hornets Need? 00:46:10 - Perfecting The Physical Side 01:04:45 - The ROTY Award 01:05:11 - Does Kon Watch NASCAR? 01:06:39 - Dale's Post-Show Reflection 01:17:34 - Outro THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

Shane Van Gisbergen’s road course dominance continues, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is here to unpack it all on a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat all things Watkins Glen and look ahead to the All-Star race at Dover: • Exactly what SVG is doing differently than all other NASCAR drivers at road courses • The Trans Am Series is training a new generation of great road racers • Catching up on all the calamity from Watkins Glen • The risk of making unnecessary changes to tracks • Race winner Shane Van Gisbergen joins the show • Recapping this year’s format for the All-Star race Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:29 - SVG Dominates Watkins Glen... Again 00:07:25 - The Technique That Makes SVG So Good 00:14:07 - Why No NASCAR Driver Can Duplicate It 00:16:25 - SVG Hates Pedal Cams 00:23:21 - Trans Am Is Crucial 00:28:07 - Kaden Honeycutt's Incredible Weekend 00:31:05 - Cody Ware's Hard Crash 00:32:10 - Josh Berry Gets Spun 00:39:34 - Dale's Bloody Nose Story 00:46:08 - What to Do About Track Limits 00:55:41 - SVG Joins the Show 01:06:18 - SVG Breaks Down His Clutch Technique 01:14:55 - SVG on the Points Race 01:18:08 - Ask Jr 01:45:22 - Dirty Mo Dough 02:09:10 - Outro THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.