Earnhardt: NASCAR's Companion Podcast

About Earnhardt: NASCAR's Companion Podcast

Go beyond the roar of the engines with Earnhardt, a NASCAR companion podcast to Earnhardt, the Amazon Prime Video docuseries about one of the most iconic figures in motorsports history—Dale Earnhardt. Hosted by Ryan McGee, this limited series brings you closer to the people who knew Dale best: family, friends, rivals, and racing legends. From emotional reflections with Kelley Earnhardt and Dale Jr., to intense memories from competitors like Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty, each episode offers exclusive insights, untold stories, and deeper context behind the moments that shaped a legend. Whether you’re a lifelong NASCAR fan or discovering Earnhardt for the first time, this is where the legacy comes to life—one story at a time.

Publisher

NASCAR

Category

society & culture · sports · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2025

Latest episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jun 2025

   The Making of 'Earnhardt': Behind the Scenes with the Filmmaker

   Director Josh Altman discusses with Ryan McGee the making of the 'Earnhardt' documentary, revealing the creative process and emotional challenges of portraying Dale Earnhardt's life in this interview.

2. 

   30 May 2025

   "Frenemies": Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt

   NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip discusses his complex "frenemies" relationship with Dale Earnhardt, revealing the evolution of their rivalry and mutual respect in this interview with Ryan McGee.

3. 

   26 May 2025

   Rivals & Respect: Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty on Racing Dale Earnhardt

   Host Ryan McGee interviews Rusty Wallace, NASCAR Hall of Famer, and Kyle Petty, third-generation driver, about their rivalries, respect, and camaraderie with Dale Earnhardt during his racing era.

4. 

   21 May 2025

   Inside the Legacy: Kelley Earnhardt Unfiltered

   Ryan McGee interviews Kelley Earnhardt about the Earnhardt family legacy, revealing personal stories about Dale Earnhardt and her relationship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Who has been a guest on Earnhardt: NASCAR's Companion Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Josh Altman
• Darrell Waltrip
• Rusty Wallace
• Kyle Petty
• Kelley Earnhardt

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

30 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.