Junior’s podcast network increasing to eight programs in 2016
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2016) – NASCAR driver and team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced today that one of his digital properties, Dirty Mo Radio, will launch its fourth season this week and debut a line-up that includes eight programs, four of which are brand new.
Some of the new programming includes an outdoors lifestyle podcast co-hosted by Earnhardt Jr.’s brother, Kerry Earnhardt, as well as an edgy, pop culture podcast co-hosted by his 15-year-old niece, Karsyn Elledge. Dirty Mo Radio podcasts are available free of charge on DaleJr.com as well as all major podcasting outlets such as iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio.
“We’ve added programming to Dirty Mo Radio every year, but this is our biggest jump to date,” said Earnhardt Jr., who will begin his 17th full season of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing tomorrow night with the Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway.
“With eight diverse programs, Dirty Mo Radio has a very good opportunity to appeal to different audiences with unique, on-demand content that listeners can access easily – whether at home, at work, in the car, in the gym, wherever they are. And it doesn’t cost anything. It’s a big part of our digital package that we use to engage with our fans.”
Dirty Mo Radio’s complete 2016 programming line-up is as follows:
NEW: “Door, Bumper, Clear” presented by OneMain – unique perspective and candid commentary from veteran spotters T.J. Majors and Brett Griffin as they spend their lives touring the NASCAR circuit… New episodes to post every Tuesday following the race weekend, with a special debut episode happening today, Feb. 12.
NEW: “Earnhardt Outdoors” – a lifestyle podcast hosted by Kerry Earnhardt and Hank Parker Jr. that shares the Earnhardt-family passion for the great outdoors… This show will debut on March 11 and feature new episodes every other Friday throughout the season.
NEW: “Motor Mouths” – three outgoing, sarcastic and over-the-top girls dishing on hot topics while seeking real answers from NASCAR’s most interesting personalities… Hosted by Karsyn Elledge, Natalie Sather and Katie Buttera… First episode to debut in April.
NEW: “Listorically Speaking” presented by Axalta – a countdown to the most memorable moments in the life and career of Earnhardt Jr… Will debut Feb. 19 and air each Friday throughout the season.
“The Dale Jr. Download” presented by SPY – the official podcast of Dale Earnhardt Jr., recapping his week at the race track and featuring fan reactions and commentary… New episodes to air each Monday throughout the NASCAR season.
“Fast Lane Family” presented by Bedhead by TiGi – Hosted by Kelley Earnhardt Miller, this podcast involves life conversations with people in the NASCAR industry by one of the most influential women in business, not to mention a mother, wife, sister and daughter… New season to launch March 9 with new episodes every other Wednesday throughout the NASCAR season.
“JR Motorsports Up Front” presented by K1 Speed – a peek behind the curtains at the personalities and antics of Earnhardt Jr.’s race team, JR Motorsports, as it competes on NASCAR’s national touring stage… New season debut will be Feb. 18 and continue every Thursday during the season.
“Said Junior” presented by Nationwide – full audio replay of press conferences and media sessions by Earnhardt Jr. throughout the NASCAR season… New season debuted on Jan. 21 and will continue throughout the year.
Dirty Mo Radio podcasts are recorded in the JR Nation Retail Store inside JR Motorsports. Dirty Mo Radio also has a line of apparel and merchandise that is available in the JR Nation Retail Store or online at ShopJRNation.com.
