S1 | E13: Whether you're nasty or nice, male or female, left or right, this next conversation is for you. We sat down with Val McGinty, president and founder of Fund Her, the only local political action committee dedicated to putting women at the helm of local and state government.โดย Stephanie Plante

Send us a text Since producer Brandon slacked and was producing racing all weekend, you get a Monday episode to kick off the week. The guys start by recapping the Silver 1000 along with Ryan Mikkelson cleaning house in Jamestown. Dan asks questions about the Hoosier tire updates for WISSOTA before talk turns to the dumpster fire known as the Twins …

S1 | E12: You just heard part of our first-ever conference table concert with the band who wrote our theme song. We thought it would be fun to give you a window into our process too. We picked the band because of their local Marin roots, sense of community and their original sound - all things we value and highlight on our show. Enjoy the conversat…

Send us a text Buckle up as the guys take you through WISSOKYA week and provide their postmortem report. Dan sets a new single episode record for the usage of “dumpster fire” as car counts, track prep/conditions, and overall spectator experience are discussed. The new point structure and its effect on the pole position for heats, the seemingly rand…

Send us a text Its Dan’s favorite week of the summer, the WISSOKYA 100! The guys preview the event, including point standings and how things might shake up. As always, big national events are recapped as well with plenty of other banter this week.โดย Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

Send us a text We’re back at it for a 2nd week in a row, although it was published late in the week! There is a lot that happened the last week, so buckle up! An injury to Shane Sabraski shuffles the cards for the rest of his season and the national point standings in that class. A recap of current national point standings in WISSOTA are discussed …

Send us a text We’re back at it and there is a lot to catch up on! The guys start by recapping some of the big national events. The shakeup at the Little Dream and whether it is a driver or builder that is ultimately responsible when it comes to illegal setups is debated. More balminating of Hoosier tires leads into quality issues with the upcoming…

Send us a text After another couple week hiatus, the guys have plenty to catch up on. Recent World of Outlaw late model shakeups and WISSOTA DQ shenanigans get the guys fired up. As the cost of racing continues to climb, the guys play devil’s advocate in that drivers need support with bigger purses, but grandstand and back gate tickets need to supp…

S1 | E11: Join us for a debrief with Stephanie and Kalina on all things In Her Business as well as a conversation about the "her" everyone is talking about right now. Where were you when you heard Kamala was running?โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E10: A recent episode really spoke to our next guest. She's a CEO who comes to her role in the for-profit sector with a background in social services. Meet Karen Strolia.โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E9: Join us today for an episode about North Bay Woman Magazine. One of our next guests calls it a magazine for women, by women and about women, and that's exactly how we want you to experience this podcast episode. Stay tuned.โดย Stephanie Plante

Send us a text After another long hiatus, the guys squeeze in an episode for the 4th of July. The World of Outlaw late models have been at some area tracks but there has been a lack of local cars, considering the purses. More dumb WISSOTA rules come up, with the latest round hitting the Hornets before all hell breaks loose when Dan brings up the ju…

S1 | E8: Let’s get In Her Business with a look at the women’s sports movement and all the momentum that’s been growing lately. From women’s basketball to women’s hockey and soccer leagues as well, women’s sports are on the rise and it seems like everyone is watching.โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E7: On today’s episode, we sit down at the poker table to learn how poker skills translate to the boardroom and to skills for everyday life. Our next guest is a safe bet for sure, and the lessons we learn may just surprise you. Please meet Rebecca Scales.โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E6: On today’s episode, we want to bring you in the room where it happens. We invited three women to the table for a conversation about work-life balance, what we can leave for the next generation of women coming up behind us, and how we got to the table in the first place. We hope you’ll listen and learn.…

Send us a text The stars aligned and the guys were able to carve out some time for an episode. Dumb Wissota rules are highlighted in preparation for the upcoming tech committee meeting. The conversation goes sour as drama around “the shithole north of St. Cloud” comes up. Big events over the last 2 weeks are recapped along with upcoming events this…

Send us a text The boys dip their toes into IMCA territory discussing the massive purse for the $250,000 Challenge at the Clay County Speedway. This weekend opens up the 2024 Dirt Race Central Street Stock Tour with a double header at the high-flying half mile. The guys give their picks and predictions for this weekend and the entire tour, along wi…

Send us a text 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 on tracks and increasing lengths in shows are debated before the guys give their picks on drivers tha…

Send us a text 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 rule change from left field sparks a debate on the requirement for window nets along with teching …

S1 | E5: Welcome back, Kalina! We get In Her Business to catch up on life after studying for the CA bar exam. Tune in...โดย Stephanie Plante

Send us a text 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 the Twins before switching gears to racing. The boys propose their fix on lap counts and restarts for even…

Send us a text 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 overturned suspensions, heat up the conversation before the guys propose their fix to it all. A b…

Send us a text 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 over before the conversation shifts to the year-round commitment that racing has become. Dan’s favorite raci…

Send us a text 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. The upcoming local tour schedules are discussed, and the guys are pumped about the UMSS Sprint Car specia…

Send us a text 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 latest WISSOTA news and updates, including the official sanctioning of the Hornet class, followed by news of a few wel…

Send us a text 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? Some schedules have been released for the upcoming racing season for the Challenge Series and Str…

S1 | E4: Today we get In Her Business with Laurie Bishop, portrait photographer and business owner of Become Studios. In our conversation, she zooms in on the importance of doing what you love and how to find mentors and sponsors to support you along the way.โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E3: Part II: We are back In Her Business with Captain Maggie of the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry.โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E2: Part I: Captain Maggie McDonogh is the owner and fourth generation captain of the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. She's President and Chair-woman of the Board for the Angel Island Ferry Company, now celebrating almost 65 years serving the community on the San Francisco Bay.โดย Stephanie Plante

S1 | E1: This is the story of an IT professional, wanna-be cheerleader and mother of three, turned fitness coach, with a mission to bring wellness to her clients through science-based methods and contagious joy. Meet Heather Leigh. Today we are In Her Business.โดย Stephanie Plante

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Send us a text 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 gravy of this week’s episode, the WISSOTA annual meeting, but only after Dan cracks a diet Miller. Rod Lindquist’s res…

Send us a text 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 out! The glaring conflict of interest is once again explored and Dan’s opinion on the matter is voiced. P…

Send us a text 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. A new “C-mod” class at Mississippi Thunder raises the question around too many classes bei…

Send us a text 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 Town, and the inaugural “Groundhog Showcase” are recapped. National point standings and the final w…

Send us a text 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 weekends of local racing.โดย Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

Send us a text 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 the last couple of weeks of local events leads into this week’s Wissota 100 show. Jeff gives overall feedback on …

Send us a text 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 racing both locally and nationally and get on the topic of the importance of fan interacti…

Send us a text 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 again as the latest drama with W, along with the addition of the Gopher State Showdown to compete with t…

Send us a text 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, the Knoxville Nationals, and Florence. Locally, the Moonshine Mod tour has a tie for first after half of the final w…

Send us a text 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, the last leg of the Moonshine Mod Tour and current point standings rounds out this week’s show…

Send us a text 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 are hashed out, local results at Viking and I-94, and crickets from W round out this episode.…

Send us a text 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 talk on this weekend’s hall of fame night at Viking Speedway, along with plans for some homemade moonshine that a de…

Send us a text 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. Dan previews his trip to Huset’s for the Silver Dollar Nationals and the boys discuss their golf game. Be …

Send us a text 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 from THE Fallen Linemen tour at Viking are rubbed in a bit, as Dan’s pick took home the $2500 check. The guys wrap …

Send us a text 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 into Sunday due to track conditions. The upcoming Fallen Linemen races at I-94 and Viking this weekend are pre…

Send us a text 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 post was made earlier in the week. Finally, schedules for the upcoming weekend of local dirt track racing are analyzed, as t…

Send us a text 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!โดย Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

Send us a text 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 lack of, ruffles the guys’ feathers and everyone is getting revved up for Rev’d Up Country Fest on June 2…

Send us a text 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 going broke and Dan shares his wisdom (frustration) about hosting graduation parties. Talk on the Stanley Cup finals rounds out…