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Dale Earnhardt Jr. encourages more drivers to host podcasts

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Dale Earnhardt Jr. encourages more drivers to host podcasts

Summary

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has expressed his desire for more NASCAR drivers to engage in podcasting. He mentioned Todd and Conor Zilisch recently hosted a podcast for Denny Hamlin, who was away on vacation. Earnhardt emphasized that these conversations allow fans to learn more about drivers' personalities and foster a sense of community. This trend highlights the growing interest in drivers sharing their experiences outside of racing events and interacting with fans through social media.

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Key Details

•Dale Earnhardt Jr. advocates for more drivers to participate in podcasting.
•Todd and Conor Zilisch hosted Denny Hamlin's podcast recently.
•The move allows fans to learn about drivers' personalities.
•Podcasts are gaining popularity among NASCAR participants.
•Social media clips from podcasts are increasing fan engagement.

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5:29 PMMotorsport.com — Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants more drivers hosting podcasts

What they're saying

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tktk "I think that Todd and a couple drivers, Conor Zilisch, just hosted Denny's podcast this week. I think that was, Denny was probably off on vacation somewhere, asked a couple of guys if they would do it. And here you turn on social media and you see these little clips. All these little moments of fun conversations that the two guys are having. I learned more about Todd's personality in that ...Keep reading
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