The Dirt Podcast

By Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

What's The Dirt Podcast about?

Hosted by Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina, Dirt talks about anything and everything to do with racing, especially on the High-Flyin' Half Mile!

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The Dirt Podcast episodes:

05.17.2024
The Dirt: We’re Finally Laying Rubber
After a wet last couple of weeks, drivers are finally spinning their tires as local tracks are opening up. The successful Challenge Series Late Model opener at I-94 and Viking are recapped along with other local events. Lack of water...
04.19.2024
The Dirt: Mental Midget
Mother Nature has not cooperated over the last week, with many local tracks being forced to push their opening weekend. With a lack of racing, the guys turn their attention to the massive dumpster fire known as Minnesota sports. Billy’s...
04.12.2024
The Dirt: Jack of All Trades, Masters of None
With Spring finally showing itself, the guys look forward to their first round of golf, along with talk of the Masters and picks for who will bring home the green jacket. Dan’s recent visit to Target Field sparks conversation on...
03.30.2024
The Dirt: Little Bo Peep
It’s Dan’s favorite time of year…baseball opener! The boys discuss the Twins and provide a forecast for the season. It wouldn’t be an episode without some talk on tires. The recent appeals with the World of Outlaw tire scandal, including...
03.22.2024
The Dirt: Where Does It End??
With a ton to discuss this week, the guys dive right into the current late model news and updates including the Volusia tire doping scandal and Rocket1 shakeup. The latest happenings on the sprint car side of things are mulled...
02.24.2024
The Dirt: Bromance
It’s been a hot minute, but Dan is finally done vacationing and the boys are back at it. We start off with the latest WISSOTA news and updates, including sponsorships, tires, and a controversial body change for the street stocks....
01.19.2024
The Dirt: We’re Back!!!
Happy New Year from The Dirt Podcast! We kick off season 3 discussing some of the big racing events that have taken place over the last month, including the Dome, Tulsa Shootout, and Chili Bowl. The guys get into the...
12.15.2023
The Dirt: Season 2 Finale
The season 2 finale starts out with some positive news coming out of WISSOTA. A social media campaign calling for sponsors appears to be somewhat successful in generating cash for the organization, but what does that look like long term?...
11.17.2023
The Dirt: Where’s The Money?
The Dirt comes back after a bit of a hiatus, as the boys have been busy. Dan provides his dire deer hunting report after getting skunked this season. A quick recap of the world championships leads into the turkey and...
10.19.2023
The Dirt: Crooked Shakedown
This one starts out spicy, as the guys talk about the requested payment by FYE Motorsports due to Red Cedar rescheduling the Punky Manor, with WISSOTA approval, to the same weekend as FYE’s CAN-AM Clash, both of which were rained...
10.12.2023
The Dirt: Let The Players Play
Dan comes in hot this week with a passionate recap of the Twins playoffs, Wild preview, and Vikings letdown. The Fall Classic and Billings specials are recapped, and the national points winners are announced, with a little extra drama involved....
10.05.2023
The Dirt: Good Clean Family Fun!
Good ol’ WISSOTA is the talk of the town once again after some recently uncovered drama, leading to talk about conflict of interest and what needs to happen going forward. This past weekend’s events, including the Red Clay Classic, Mad...
09.21.2023
The Dirt: WISSOTA 100 Report Card
This week is all about the WISSOTA 100! The guys discuss results and experiences and hand out grades for various aspects of the event. National results and upcoming events are covered, and Dan gives his PSA about the next few...
09.14.2023
The Dirt: It's Fundraiser Week!
After a week off due to producer Brandon being in Boone for the IMCA Super Nationals, the show picks up with that very event, discussing the ins and outs of the production, format, and contingency prizes. A quick recap of...
08.31.2023
The Dirt: Championship Season
This week’s episode kicks off with the “balminating” tire issue and what that means for the upcoming 100 and invitational season. Crickets from Wissota around the upcoming 100 and payouts raises some concern. The boys recap this last weekend of...
08.24.2023
The Dirt: Support Your Local Tracks and Leave Big Brother Out of It
The guys come in hot this week as they bicker about tire quality issues and tire doping in lieu of recent events. Conversation continues on around national points and the effects it has on local tracks. Dan’s blood pressure spikes...
08.17.2023
The Dirt: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
This one is a doozy! Dan is officially speechless for the first time after he hears the latest shenanigans by W but first, the guys recap some of the national events including the High Limit Sprint Car race at Huset’s,...
08.10.2023
The Dirt: Format Debacle and Cash Money
Current World of Outlaw late model power standings kick off this week’s show, as the guys discuss some of the recent and upcoming events. The USA Nationals format is debated along with the crazy payouts for the Knoxville Nationals. Finally,...
08.03.2023
The Dirt: Bueller?
The guys come out with guns blazing as they discuss the World of Outlaws and restrictions around running in races in other sanctioning bodies. Results from the Prairie Dirt Classic and Little Dream are mulled over, bets on Cedar Lake...
07.27.2023
The Dirt: Sneaky Pete and Moonshine
Were back at it this week after a busy weekend of racing. Dan gives a recap of his experience at the Silver Dollar Nationals and local results are discussed, including the latest leg of the Moonshine Mod Tour. The guys...
07.20.2023
The Dirt: Unwritten Rules
Grab your favorite beverage for this episode! The guys dive right into the latest drama with the W this past week and don’t hold back. This last weekend’s results are discussed, both locally along with the big weekend at Eldora....
07.13.2023
The Dirt: WATER THE DAMN TRACK!
Track conditions around the area this summer have Dan all fired up. Lack of moisture in the track at the beginning of the show and the effect the constant water breaks have on the consumer and show are explored. Results...
07.06.2023
The Dirt: Happy 4th of July
This week’s episode begins with Dan and Brandon cracking a diet Miller in honor of America’s birthday. Local race results are discussed, along with the World of Outlaws tour that made a very long stop at I-94 on Saturday and...
06.29.2023
The Dirt: Can’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight
This week the guys have a debate on whether local late model racers stand a chance in the World of Outlaws tour as it swings through the area. Updates on happenings within the “W” are brought up after a cryptic...
06.22.2023
The Dirt: ******* Dumpster Fire
Hide your kids for this episode! The guys bring on the one and only Ryan Aho for his take on the recent dumpster fire along with some local tour updates. This is an episode you will not want to miss!
06.15.2023
The Dirt: All Rubbered Up
Sharpen your pencils this week as the guys share their infinite wisdom on a number of topics. The lackluster Stanley Cup final is hashed over, along with local dirt track tour updates and promoting of these events. Track prep, or...
06.08.2023
The Dirt: Tour Talk and Graduation Season
The boys are back at it this week with talk on the various tours that have kicked off or are starting to ramp up this weekend. Jeff reminisces about the days when racers were able to travel for tours without...
06.01.2023
The Dirt: Diet Millers
A Memorial Day special recording warrants Miller Lights and Clamato on the show. The guys discuss the quality of racing at the Viking Speedway double header, along with other local racing. The tiregate scandal is brought up after a series...
05.25.2023
The Dirt: Drink 40’s and Good Things Happen
An eventful weekend of racing gives the guys plenty to talk about this week. Predictions on this weekend’s Dirt Race Central Street Stock Tour double header at Viking Speedway are hashed out and the guys give Benjie Froemke a call...
05.18.2023
The Dirt: Political Incorrectness & Robo Jae
After a weekend of many rain outs at local tracks, the guys turn to the Stanley Cup playoffs, reminisce about keggers back in the day, jab at sponsor Jae after his softball injury, and make bets on car counts for...
05.11.2023
The Dirt: 9% Knucklehead
The boys are full of hot air this week as they recap the first week of local dirt track racing. Rising costs across the board are discussed, along with the effect it has on the sport and car counts at...
05.05.2023
The Dirt: We're Finally Racing!
Mother Nature decided to play nice, and we are finally racing! The guys talk some of the tracks in the area that are opening this weekend and their take on how things will shake out. They also reminisce on the...
04.28.2023
The Dirt: Just a Bunch of Whiners
Uncooperative weather means local dirt track racing is still on hold. The boys discuss some tentative opening dates for local tracks and WISSOTA updates. Jon “Sizzle” Crouse gets a phone call about course conditions and tee times at Geneva for...
04.21.2023
The Dirt: The Great Minnesota Meltdown
With no major updates to local race schedules and opening dates, the guys focus on happenings in the national racing space. Talk about Minnesota sports teams leads to the typical meltdowns that occur in playoffs, ugly uniforms, and Jeff puts...
04.13.2023
The Dirt: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
The boys are full of hot air this week! Zero feet of snow prompts discussion on local track conditions, Tiregate 2022-2023 is investigated, unexpected visitors show up, and the current state of Minnesota sports are put under the microscope.
04.06.2023
The Dirt: Snow, Ice, & Everything Nice
The guys discuss the latest round of weather and current racing events. Recently announced changes for the WISSOTA 100 are mulled over along with a bunch of other shenanigans.
03.30.2023
The Dirt: Season 2 Is Here!
The boys are back at it after a bit of a hiatus. Officially kicking off season 2, the guys discuss a variety of topics including the 2023 racing season so far and local happenings. They also dive into some of...
01.26.2023
The Dirt: Old & the Restless
The boys are back, and so is Viking Speedway! After a month hiatus, Dan & Jeff try their best to give updates about the racing scene in 2023 - and, of course, they throw some hogwash into the mix.
12.16.2022
The Dirt: A Wissota Snowstorm
The boys talk about recent Wissota racing news, give an update on Viking Speedway, and wonder how the weather forecast works.
12.05.2022
The Dirt: Free Money, But Not the Tires
This time around the boys go over Viking Speedway news, give updates about WISSOTA & talk about who dominates The Dome.
11.19.2022
The Dirt: Oh Deer, the Boys Are Back in Town
After a 3-week hiatus, the guys have a lot to go over regarding the 2022 awards banquet & the rest of the race scene - but it wouldn't feel right if they didn't also spend a good chunk of time...
10.29.2022
The Dirt: Pepe Le Pew Strikes Again
On a bi-weekly schedule as we enter the off-season, there's LOTS to talk about this week - including, but not limited to: the Fall Special re-cap, a tease for the World Finals in November, deer hunting plans, hockey hooligans &...
10.14.2022
The Dirt: Two Radical Dudes in a Radical World
Local taxpayers Dan & Jeff pitch their ideal future for the dirt-track scene, expound on what's left for racing this year, talk shop on National News, and reach out to race fans to gauge how they'd like the show to...
10.06.2022
The Dirt: Need A Tissue?
A 3-ring circus out on the tracks & we're clownin' around in the studio - Looks like Silly Season is here to stay!
09.29.2022
The Dirt: I'm Blind, I'm Deaf, I Wanna Be a Ref
The guys give some corrections to their initial judging of this year's WISSOTA 100, and go over potential prospects for the future of local & national dirt-track racing. Also, it's Rules Season so get ready for things to get #Silly&Special.
09.21.2022
The Dirt: It's a Buick, It's a Pontiac, It's Autocross
The guys recap the WISSOTA 100, air their grievances regarding extension putts & drum up some hype for the Autocross races that will wrap the 2022 event schedule at Viking Speedway.
09.15.2022
The Dirt: Disclaimers & Standard Units of Measurement
In this week's episode the guys banter about the WISSOTA 100, Autocross @ Viking Speedway & other Fall features - We also get to hear about the longest gold game EVER.
09.08.2022
The Dirt: Say Goodbye to Racing Season... But Not This Podcast
The boys recap a very big & successful Labor Day Weekend, preview the newly-kicked-off Invitational Season & announce a potential line of The Dirt merch to help build up the Barrel-Roll Fund at Viking Speedway.
09.02.2022
The Dirt: The Devil's In the Details
This week the guys run down the results from Championship Weekend & announce the full lineup for the Labor Day Weekend Double-Header at Viking Speedway; Jeff recounts a recent close-call on the track & teases his goon squad for the...
08.24.2022
The Dirt: Twisted Metal, Champions & Butthurt Keyboard Warriors
This week the guys address their latest "fan-mail," chat about the Beat Down Demo Derby & Autocross events, and get the hype train rollin' for the upcoming Championship Weekend & Labor Day Weekend Double-Header.

What's The Dirt Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Dirt Podcast episodes:

The Dirt: We’re Finally Laying Rubber

The Dirt: Mental Midget

The Dirt: Jack of All Trades, Masters of None

The Dirt: Little Bo Peep

The Dirt: Where Does It End??

The Dirt: Bromance

The Dirt: We’re Back!!!

The Dirt: Season 2 Finale

The Dirt: Where’s The Money?

The Dirt: Crooked Shakedown

The Dirt: Let The Players Play

The Dirt: Good Clean Family Fun!

The Dirt: WISSOTA 100 Report Card

The Dirt: It's Fundraiser Week!

The Dirt: Championship Season

The Dirt: Support Your Local Tracks and Leave Big Brother Out of It

The Dirt: Guilty Until Proven Innocent

The Dirt: Format Debacle and Cash Money

The Dirt: Bueller?

The Dirt: Sneaky Pete and Moonshine

The Dirt: Unwritten Rules

The Dirt: WATER THE DAMN TRACK!

The Dirt: Happy 4th of July

The Dirt: Can’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight

The Dirt: ******* Dumpster Fire

The Dirt: All Rubbered Up

The Dirt: Tour Talk and Graduation Season

The Dirt: Diet Millers

The Dirt: Drink 40’s and Good Things Happen

The Dirt: Political Incorrectness & Robo Jae

The Dirt: 9% Knucklehead

The Dirt: We're Finally Racing!

The Dirt: Just a Bunch of Whiners

The Dirt: The Great Minnesota Meltdown

The Dirt: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes

The Dirt: Snow, Ice, & Everything Nice

The Dirt: Season 2 Is Here!

The Dirt: Old & the Restless

The Dirt: A Wissota Snowstorm

The Dirt: Free Money, But Not the Tires

The Dirt: Oh Deer, the Boys Are Back in Town

The Dirt: Pepe Le Pew Strikes Again

The Dirt: Two Radical Dudes in a Radical World

The Dirt: Need A Tissue?

The Dirt: I'm Blind, I'm Deaf, I Wanna Be a Ref

The Dirt: It's a Buick, It's a Pontiac, It's Autocross

The Dirt: Disclaimers & Standard Units of Measurement

The Dirt: Say Goodbye to Racing Season... But Not This Podcast

The Dirt: The Devil's In the Details

The Dirt: Twisted Metal, Champions & Butthurt Keyboard Warriors

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