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Brendan Gaughan on his NASCAR career, how his casino has been affected by COVID-19, final race at Talladega, and racing out west
September 17, 2020
- 48:17
On this week's episode of "Waltrip Unfiltered", Brendan Gaughan on his NASCAR career, how his casino has been affected by COVID-19,...
Bubba Wallace on his road to NASCAR, his relationship with crew chief Jerry Baxter, and his wild 2020 summer
September 2, 2020
- 37:38
On this week's "Waltrip Unfiltered", Bubba Wallace joins the pod to talk with Mikey about his road to NASCAR, his relationship with crew...
Ron Capps on his long relationship with Michael/NAPA, his NHRA season, wanting to run in Tony's new SRX league, and iRacing
August 27, 2020
- 40:19
On this week's episode of, "Waltrip Unfiltered", Ron Capps joins the podcast to sit down with Mikey and talk about his long relationship...
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On "Waltrip Unfiltered," 2-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip delivers a unique breakdown of the world of racing. "Uncle Mikey" will talk with the biggest stars in the sport each week, while taking the listener behind the curtain to provide unprecedented access, stories and reaction to the NASCAR world.
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Brendan Gaughan on his NASCAR career, how his casino has been affected by COVID-19, final race at Talladega, and racing out west
September 17, 2020
- 48:17
On this week's episode of "Waltrip Unfiltered", Brendan Gaughan on his NASCAR career, how his casino has been affected by COVID-19,...
Bubba Wallace on his road to NASCAR, his relationship with crew chief Jerry Baxter, and his wild 2020 summer
September 2, 2020
- 37:38
On this week's "Waltrip Unfiltered", Bubba Wallace joins the pod to talk with Mikey about his road to NASCAR, his relationship with crew...
Ron Capps on his long relationship with Michael/NAPA, his NHRA season, wanting to run in Tony's new SRX league, and iRacing
August 27, 2020
- 40:19
On this week's episode of, "Waltrip Unfiltered", Ron Capps joins the podcast to sit down with Mikey and talk about his long relationship...
Waltrip Unfiltered Special: Tony Stewart on the Indy 500, his new SRX league and what he is bringing to the table, Is Chase Briscoe ready for Cup?, and his favorite Dale Earnhardt moment
August 21, 2020
- 22:53
On a "Waltrip Unfiltered Special" Tony Stewart joined the podcast to discuss the the Indy 500, his new SRX league and what he is...
Greg Biffle on his possible NASCAR comeback, top 3 moments of his career, his new ranch, and asking Mikey for help on his golf game
August 19, 2020
- 33:17
On this episode of, "Waltrip Unfiltered", Greg Biffle joins the podcast to talk about his possible NASCAR comeback, top 3 moments of his...
Chris Myers on the memories of the "Hollywood Hotel", Sports & COVID, Broadcasting without fans in the stands, and his favorite Michael Waltrip moment
August 5, 2020
- 44:07
On this week's episode of, "Waltrip Unfiltered". Chris Myers sits down with Mikey to discuss the memories of the "Hollywood Hotel",...
Austin Dillon on his upset win, "Silver Spoon" nickname, no practice/qualifying the rest of the year, Daytona road course expectations
July 22, 2020
- 44:42
On this week's episode of "Waltrip Unfiltered" Austin Dillon joins the podcast to discuss with Michael Waltrip his upset win, "Silver...
Bobby Labonte on Tony Stewart's new racing league, favorite Dale Earnhardt memory, his 2000 championship run, and broadcasting
July 15, 2020
- 1:00:38
Bobby Labonte on Tony Stewart's new racing league, favorite Dale Earnhardt memory, his 2000 championship run, and broadcasting
Red Farmer on being inducted into the Hall of Fame, NASCAR stories, and why he still races today at Talladega short track
July 8, 2020
- 41:02
On this week's episode of "Waltrip Unfiltered", Mikey sits down with Red Farmer to talk about him being inducted into the Hall of Fame,...
Michael Waltrip talks Talladega, Bubba Wallace, where the "Grid Walk" came from, and answers your questions
June 25, 2020
- 39:22
This week's "Waltrip Unfiltered" is a "mailbag" episode where Michael Waltrip talks Talladega, Bubba Wallace, where the "Grid Walk" came...
Mark Martin on Hall of Fame, Tyler Reddick's forgetful last lap at Miami, and state of NASCAR
June 17, 2020
- 1:03:10
On Waltrip Unfiltered, Mark Martin joins the podcast with Mikey to talk Hall of Fame, Tyler Reddick's forgetful last lap at Miami, and...
Steve Phelps on the state of NASCAR, Sunday's race at Atlanta, and NASCAR returning to Nashville
June 10, 2020
- 50:16
On "Waltrip Unfiltered", Mikey sits down with NASCAR President, Steve Phelps on the state of NASCAR, Sunday's race at Atlanta, and...
Mario Andretti on the similarities of iRacing to real life, his driver to keep an eye on in the future, and his scariest wreck he's ever had
June 8, 2020
- 46:27
On Episode 57 of "Waltrip Unfiltered", Mikey sits down with the legendary Mario Andretti to talk the similarities of iRacing to real...
SMI President Marcus Smith talks about his preparation for the Coke 600, how to 'Roval' started, and an update on Nashville Fairgrounds
May 20, 2020
- 38:32
SMI President Marcus Smith talks about his preparation for the Coke 600, how to 'Roval' started, iRacing with Dale Jr., and an update on...
Kerry Tharp gives a behind-the-scenes look and talks about the challenges of NASCAR returning to his track at Darlington
May 13, 2020
- 36:05
Kerry Tharp, president of Darlington Raceway, gives a behind-the-scenes look and talks about the challenges of NASCAR returning to his...
Matt Kenseth on his surprising return to NASCAR, retirement life, and what to expect for the rest of the 2020 season
May 6, 2020
- 35:32
Matt Kenseth on his surprising return to NASCAR, retirement life, and what to expect for the rest of the 2020 season
Kenny Wallace talks the pause in NASCAR, racing with Dale Earnhardt in his final win, and blocking Mikey on Twitter
April 29, 2020
- 53:11
Kenny Wallace talks the pause in NASCAR, racing with Dale Earnhardt in his final win, and blocking Mikey on Twitter
Darrell Waltrip talks retirement, iRacing, and missing the broadcast booth
April 22, 2020
- 56:57
Darrell Waltrip talks retirement, iRacing, and missing the broadcast booth
Dale Jr. on his rise to fame in NASCAR, the most Dad thing about his Dad, and iRacing
April 6, 2020
- 1:01:50
On this episode of Waltrip Unfiltered, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his rise to fame in NASCAR, the most Dad thing about his Dad, and iRacing...
Ep. 50: "The Best of Waltrip Unfiltered"
April 2, 2020
- 36:54
Producer Ford Martin hosts "The Best of Waltrip Unfiltered" highlighting some of the best interviews over the past year on the podcast
Ep. 49: Bob Jenkins talks NASCAR broadcasting history, Favorite Benny Parsons/Ned Jarrett memories, and retired life
March 26, 2020
- 36:46
Bob Jenkins talks NASCAR broadcasting history, Favorite Benny Parsons/Ned Jarrett memories, and retired life from sports broadcasting.Be...
Ep. 48: Josh Williams joins Michael Waltrip to talking his start in spotting, golfing career, and his big win on Sunday in the iRacing event
March 18, 2020
- 44:01
Josh Williams joins Michael Waltrip to talking his start in spotting, golfing career, and his big win on Sunday in the iRacing event
Ep. 47: Tim Dugger joins Michael Waltrip to talk his start in country music, thoughts on NASCAR's rules changes, and more
March 11, 2020
- 59:08
Tim Dugger joins Michael Waltrip to talk his start in country music, thoughts on NASCAR's rules changes, and more
Ep. 46: Michael Waltrip breaks down Fontana, previews the last trip on the West Coast swing at Phoenix, and answers fan questions
March 4, 2020
- 31:10
Michael Waltrip breaks down Fontana, previews the last trip on the West Coast swing at Phoenix, and answers fan questions
Ep. 45: Michael Waltrip talks Ryan Newman crash, Noah Gragson vs. Myatt Snider, and thoughts on the Vegas race
February 26, 2020
- 30:30
Michael Waltrip talks Ryan Newman crash, Noah Gragson vs. Myatt Snider, and thoughts on the Vegas race presented by Indeed.com
Ep. 44: Michael Waltrip talks Daytona 500 at Media Day with Cup Series Drivers
February 13, 2020
- 45:14
Ep. 44: Michael Waltrip talks Daytona 500 at Media Day with Cup Series Drivers Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Ricky Stenhouse...
Ep. 43: Michael Waltrip previews the 2020 Daytona 500 while also reliving his 2001 Daytona 500 win
February 5, 2020
- 34:57
Michael Waltrip previews the 2020 Daytona 500 while also reliving his 2001 Daytona 500 win
Ep. 42: Michael Waltrip from the NASCAR Awards red carpet
December 9, 2019
- 1:32:39
Michael Waltrip and Kaitlyn Vincie talk with the biggest stars in NASCAR live from the red carpet in Nashville! Celebrate the end of the...
Ep. 41: Michael Waltrip from Champions Week in Nashville
December 6, 2019
- 55:39
Michael Waltrip from Champions Week in Nashville for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards
Ep: 40: PART 2: Brad Keselowski talks changes he would make to NASCAR playoffs, one mistake NASCAR has made, and blocking on Twitter
November 27, 2019
- 47:15
In Part 2 of "Waltrip Unfiltered", Michael Waltrip sits down with Brad Keselowski to talk changes he would make to NASCAR playoffs, one...
Ep. 39: PART 1: Brad Keselowski talks about the new Gen 7 car, racing full-time in trucks, and Roger Penske buying Indycar
November 20, 2019
- 45:15
In a part one of two series of Waltrip Unfiltered, Brad and Michael break down the 2019 NASCAR season, the new Gen 7 car, racing...
Ep. 38: Larry Mac sits down with Michael Waltrip to relive his path to being a crew chief and the NASCAR on FOX broadcast
November 13, 2019
- 1:11:11
On episode 38 of "Waltrip Unfiltered", Larry Mac sits down with Michael Waltrip to relive his path to being a crew chief and the NASCAR...
Ep. 37: Michael Waltrip sits down with Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Rick Allen, Actor Kevin Sorbo and others to talk NASCAR Playoffs
October 30, 2019
- 44:44
Michael Waltrip sits down with Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Rick Allen, Actor Kevin Sorbo and others to talk NASCAR Playoffs
Ep. 36: PART 2: Darrell Waltrip looks back on his favorite moments from the FOX booth & being the "7th man" for a Nashville Predators hockey game
October 23, 2019
- 36:14
PART 2: Darrell Waltrip looks back on his favorite moments from the FOX booth & being the "7th man" for a Nashville Predators playoff hockey game
Ep. 35: PART 1: Darrell Waltrip looks back on a Hall of Fame career from his point-of-view
October 16, 2019
- 41:34
PART 1: Darrell Waltrip looks back on a Hall of Fame career from his point-of-view
Ep. 34: Bubba Pollard sits down to discuss driving for Dale Jr., changes NASCAR should make in the future, and if there is a possibility he will move up the ranks in NASCAR
October 9, 2019
- 51:18
Bubba Pollard sits down to discuss driving for Dale Jr., changes NASCAR should make in the future, and if there is a possibility he will...
Ep. 33: Michael Waltrip discusses the 2021 Cup Series Car, live pit stops being removed, and Greg Fornelli stops by to discuss the transition to composite bodies
October 2, 2019
- 32:50
Michael Waltrip discusses the 2021 Cup Series Car, live pit stops being removed, and Greg Fornelli stops by to discuss the transition to...
Ep. 32: Daniel Hemric on his NASCAR future after his unfortunate news, marrying a fellow racer, and his thoughts on racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds
September 25, 2019
- 42:10
Daniel Hemric on his NASCAR future after his unfortunate news, marrying a fellow racer, and his thoughts on racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds
Ep. 31: Ty Norris on 'Blink of an Eye' documentary, working for Dale Earnhardt, and the time Rusty Wallace wanted to fight him
September 18, 2019
- 1:02:52
Ty Norris on 'Blink of an Eye' documentary, working for Dale Earnhardt, and the time Rusty Wallace wanted to fight him
Ep. 30: Jeff Gordon talks about his rise to fame in NASCAR, filling in for Dale Jr, transition to the TV booth and the possibility of taking over Hendrick Motorsports
September 11, 2019
- 1:09:47
Jeff Gordon talks about his rise to fame in NASCAR, filling in for Dale Jr in 2016, transition to the TV booth FOX Sports and the...
Ep. 29: Chad Knaus talks his success in NASCAR, relationship with Jimmie Johnson, and if he is compared to the Bill Belichick of NASCAR.
September 4, 2019
- 57:58
Chad Knaus talks his success in NASCAR, relationship with Jimmie Johnson, and if he is compared to the Bill Belichick of NASCAR.
Ep. 28: "Buffy" Hawthorne talks about Michael's new documentary, Dale Earnhardt stories, and the aftermath of the Daytona 500
August 28, 2019
- 36:56
"Buffy" Hawthorne talks about Michael's new documentary, Dale Earnhardt stories, and the aftermath of the Daytona 500 on the latest...
Ep. 27: Steve Letarte on starting in NASCAR at a young age, on the pit box for Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon, and transitioning to the broadcast booth
August 21, 2019
- 56:19
Steve Letarte on starting in NASCAR at a young age, on the pit box for Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon, and transitioning to the broadcast booth
Ep: 26: Hailie Deegan and her father Brian Deegan talk about social media, crashes, Bristol
August 14, 2019
- 56:07
Hailie Deegan and her father Brian Deegan talk about social media, crashes, Bristol, and Ronda Rousey commenting on her Instagram picture
Ep. 25: Michael Waltrip answers fans questions, talks about Watkins Glen, and his memorable fight with Lake Speed
August 7, 2019
- 56:47
Michael Waltrip answers fans questions, talks about Watkins Glen, and his memorable fight with Lake Speed
Ep. 24: Chase Briscoe talks about his rocky road of becoming a NASCAR Driver, dating apps, and racing at Eldora
July 31, 2019
- 55:44
On Episode 24 of Waltrip Unfiltered, Chase Briscoe talks to Michael Waltrip about how he met his fiancé', his road to becoming a NASCAR...
Ep. 23 Kurt Busch's relationship with his brother + how he overcame a low spot in his career
July 24, 2019
- 1:00:14
On Episode 23 of Waltrip Unfiltered, Kurt Busch talks to Michael Waltrip about his relationship with his brother, Kyle Busch, and how...
Ep. 22: Justin Haley's upset victory at Daytona + dealing with criticism on Twitter
July 17, 2019
- 54:44
On Episode 22 of Waltrip Unfiltered, Daytona upset winner, Justin Haley joins the podcast to talk about his upset win, Twitter, dirt...
Ep. 21: William Byron's meteoric rise + relationship with car owners
July 10, 2019
- 46:13
On Episode 21, Michael Waltrip talks with William Byron about his meteoric rise to the Cup Series and his relationship with his car owners.
Ep. 19: Ryan Preece's biggest career wins + his roots in modified racing
June 26, 2019
- 42:07
On Episode 19, Michael Waltrip talks with Ryan Preece about his biggest career wins and his love for modified racing.
Ep. 18: Greg Biffle's comeback + why he left Roush Fenway Racing
June 19, 2019
- 46:50
On Episode 18, Michael Waltrip talks with Greg Biffle about his Truck Series win at Texas and why he left Roush Fenway Racing.
Ep. 17: Christopher Bell, dirt racing, and his journey to NASCAR
June 12, 2019
- 38:13
On Episode 17, Michael Waltrip talks with Christopher Bell about dirt racing, and his journey to NASCAR.
Ep. 16: Kyle Larson's love of dirt racing, his family, and that big All-Star win
June 5, 2019
- 54:29
Michael Waltrip talks with Kyle Larson about his big All-Star win, family, and dirt racing.
Ep. 15: Tyler Reddick's championship drive, and journey through NASCAR
May 29, 2019
- 56:44
Michael Waltrip talks withTyler Reddick about his top three career moments, top moments in NASCAR history, and his journey through...
Ep. 14: A day in the life of Shannon Spake + reviewing the wild All-Star Race
May 22, 2019
- 34:58
On Waltrip Unfiltered Ep. 14 Michael Waltrip talks with Shannon Spake about how she balances her career, training, and family all at once.
Ep. 13: Cole Custer & Michael Waltrip's top three moments in NASCAR history
May 15, 2019
- 34:00
Michael Waltrip talks with Cole Custer about their top three moments in NASCAR history.
Ep. 12: Soul-searching with Noah Gragson, and the infamous Snowball Derby celebration
May 8, 2019
- 27:39
Michael Waltrip talks with Noah Gragson about soul-searching during his challenging rookie season, and his infamous Snowball Derby celebration.
Ep. 11 - Spencer Gallagher on why he retired + reliving his fight with John Wes Townley
May 1, 2019
- 32:07
Michael Waltrip talks with Spencer Gallagher about his decision to step out from behind the wheel, his late friend Spencer Clark, and...
Ep. 10 - John Hunter Nemechek was hurt by Michael's comments on his Canada win + Michael's favorite Talladega memory
April 24, 2019
- 39:52
Michael Waltrip talks with John Hunter Nemechek about his controversial win in Canada which led to him staying off social media, plus,...
Ep. 9 - Corey LaJoie + Tiger wins Masters + Jimmie Johnson runs Boston Marathon
April 17, 2019
- 40:58
Michael Waltrip talks with Corey LaJoie about his journey to NASCAR working with underfunded teams, plus talks about Jimmie Johnson...
Ep. 8 - Brett Moffitt + a Richmond win that couldn't have happened without Dale
April 10, 2019
- 38:11
Michael Waltrip looks back on a win at Richmond in 1990 that couldn't have happened without Dale Earnhardt, and Brett Moffitt stops by...
Ep. 7 - Remembering Mikey's vicious Bristol wreck in 1990 + Jamie McMurray interview
April 3, 2019
- 33:28
Michael Waltrip looks back on his vicious crash at Bristol in 1990, the time he paid tribute to Alan Kulwicki in 1993, and talks with...
Ep. 6 - Ross Chastain talks about his roller coaster journey
March 27, 2019
- 35:41
Michael Waltrip talks about Brad Keselowski's dominating performance in Martinsville, and brings on Ross Chastain to dissect his roller...
Ep. 5 - Cole Custer interview + thoughts on the Fontana qualifying debacle
March 20, 2019
- 27:03
Michael Waltrip talks with Cole Custer about how he took down Kyle Busch in Fontana and breaks down the significance of Kyle Busch's 200...
Ep. 4 - Hailee Deegan interview + Kyle Busch's hunt for 200 wins
March 15, 2019
- 20:48
Michael Waltrip calls up rising star Hailee Deegan, and breaks down Kyle Busch's hunt for 200 total NASCAR victories. Make sure to...
Ep. 3 - Las Vegas winner Joey Logano + first impressions of the 2019 cars
March 8, 2019
- 34:54
Michael Waltrip calls up Joey Logano to talk about his big win out in Las Vegas, and their first impressions of the 2019 cars. Make sure...
Ep. 2 - Kyle Busch running trucks + Denny Hamlin interview
March 1, 2019
- 30:45
On his way out to Las Vegas, Michael talks about all the action we saw in Atlanta, Kyle Larson's "cheating" comments about Hendrick...
Ep.1 - Daytona 500 memories + Matt DiBenedetto interview + Atlanta preview
February 22, 2019
- 34:44
WELCOME TO THE SHOW NASCAR FANS! In the first ever Waltrip Unfiltered, Michael reflects on his favorite memories of the Daytona 500 and...
Welcome to Waltrip Unfiltered
February 13, 2019
- 00:34
On "Waltrip Unfiltered," former Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip delivers a unique breakdown of the world of racing. "Uncle Mikey"...
