Never Settle with Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith

About Never Settle with Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith

NEVER SETTLE What do all the greatest athletes, entertainers and business minds in the world have in common? They continue to evolve. They stay uncomfortable. They hate complacency. They NEVER SETTLE. Join NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson and New York Times bestselling author (of NEVER SETTLE) Marty Smith, as they discuss life on the run as present fathers, husbands and entrepreneurs. Johnson and Smith will welcome their most accomplished friends to the show to discuss significant moments in their lives and careers, take you behind the scenes of some of the landmark moments in Jimmie’s career, and debate key storylines and breaking news in the world of NASCAR. From business to bourbon to brotherhood, join us and NEVER SETTLE.

Publisher

SiriusXM

Category

leisure · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2025

Latest episode

17 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Happy Birthday Jimmie! feat. Nick Lachey, Casey Mears, Bob Stoops And More

   On this very special Jimmie's Birthday edition of Never Settle, Marty surprises Jimmie with a whole lot of special guests including pop star and TV personality Nick Lachey, 2007 Coca-Cola 600 winner Casey Mears, lead singer and guitarist for the Grammy-nominated band "Midland" Mark Wystrach, former Oklahoma Football Head Coach Bob Stoops, and Jimmie's daughter Genevieve.

2. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Strange Fan Interactions, AI in Motorsports, and Bittersweet Moments in Parenting

   Marty Smith and Jimmie Johnson talk about their strangest fan interactions (including urinal selfies and signature requests), the best and most difficult parts of being a parent, the pride the JJ has for Legacy Motor Club, and how AI is being utilized in motorsports. Then, the guys wrap up the episode with another edition of Ask Jimmie.

3. 

   3 Sept 2025

   Ego in Football, and the Greatness of Cam Newton with Greg Olsen - Part Two

   Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith continue their chat with 3x Pro Bowler Greg Olsen. The trio talk about the impact of social media on athletes, Greg's relationship with Tom Brady, ego in football and media, Cam Newton, the NFL kickoff rule, CTE, Greg's brother, and more.

Who has been a guest on Never Settle with Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith

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

• Keith Mitchell
• Kyle Larson
• Matt Kenseth
• Rodney Scott
• Mario Andretti

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

64,828

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

75 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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

Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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