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Strength, Courage & Gentleman Ned

2026/06/07

I preview today’s race at Michigan, talk about the tributes paid to Kyle Busch and pay tribute to Ned Jarrett.

Take a Bow, Rowdy

2026/05/24

The most difficult podcast I have ever recorded as I remember the life & legacy of Kyle Busch.

Nothing Else Matters

2026/03/29

I talk about Brad Keselowski’s 2nd place finish at Darlington as well as his 600th start, Hall of Fame debates, Kyle Busch’s misery, Tyler Reddick making more history & preview Martinsville!

That’s My Boy

2026/03/22

I talk about Denny Hamlin’s emotional Vegas win, Alex Bowman missing 3 more races, Chastain vs Suarez, RFK’s tribute to Greg Biffle & preview today’s race at Darlington.

Sin City

2026/03/15

I preview today’s race at Vegas, talk about Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch’s uncertain futures, recap Phoenix & what I like and don’t like about the 2026 schedule.

Be Like Biff

2026/03/06

For my first episode of 2026 I pay tribute to Greg Biffle, Dennis Hamlin & Michael Annett, recap the first 3 races and give my thoughts about the new championship format.

Family First

2025/06/20

Kelly & I explain our decision to skip this year at Pocono Raceway and preview the weekend.

Especially In Michigan

2025/06/08

I preview today’s race @ Michigan, talk about Dodge’s return, the NASCAR lawsuit & Dale Jr. possibly NOT done with XFinity yet.

Butthead & Pee Wee’s Big Adventure

2025/06/01

My wife Kelly & I talk about Brad Keselowski & Kyle Busch’s possible truce, Hall of Fame talk, Amazon’s debut and their Earnhardt series.

Raise Hell Praise Dale

2025/04/23

My wife Kelly and I discuss the 2025 NASCAR season so far and some of the hot topics in the sport. Enjoy!

Instant Karma

2024/08/24

We talk about Austin Dillon’s penalty, Pocono, Indy, late start times, 2025 schedule rumors & preview Daytona!

There’s No Place Like Home

2024/07/12

My wife Kelly McCann-Heller joins me on the show to preview Pocono & talk about silly season and recent penalties.

The Silliest of Seasons

2024/06/27

My wife Kelly McCann-Heller joins me on the show to talk about all the crazy storylines of the 2024 season so far.

Show Me The Money

2024/03/03

On today’s show I talk about Dale Jr’s departure from NBC to Amazon & TNT, Honda possibly coming to NASCAR, William Byron & Daniel Suarez’s wins and preview today’s race at Vegas!

The Great American Rain Delay

2024/02/19

My fiancée Kelly McCann joins me on the show to talk about the Daytona 500 being postponed, the 2024 season & the legacy of Dale Earnhardt.