NASCAR royalty Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy Earnhardt, have been captivating listeners with their humorous and candid podcast, “Bless Your ‘Hardt”. A recent episode took an amusing twist when the couple found themselves embroiled in a comical discussion about body piercings and pop culture, leaving their audience in stitches.
The episode started off innocently enough, with a debate over pop icons Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Amy confessed her admiration for Spears, but conceded that she found Aguilera’s vocal prowess more appealing. Dale Jr., on the other hand, was more intrigued by the fashion trends of the time, particularly nose rings, which he admitted were not his cup of tea.
Dale Jr. openly shared his repulsion for nose rings, attributing it to hygiene concerns. “Like how the nose ring gets all crusty and boogery in there,” he quipped, drawing laughter from Amy and the audience. As the discussion evolved, Dale Jr. remained firm in his stance against body piercings, prompting Amy to cheekily remark on how women generally don’t face the same nasal hair issues as men, and questioning why that would be his primary concern.
The conversation then veered towards belly button rings, popularized by Christina Aguilera at the time. Amy seized the opportunity to share a hilarious anecdote about her sister Katie’s belly button piercing and the awkward encounters it had led to. She revealed how a crab once latched onto it and, on another occasion, a fish mistook it for bait while swimming in a lake. Dale Jr. could not contain his laughter at the embarrassing stories, and remarked, “She’s (Katie) gonna kill you.”
When asked for his opinion on belly button piercings, Dale Jr.’s response was a simple “I can do without it, I guess. Is what I think.” This latest episode is yet another testament to the Earnhardts’ knack for transforming any subject into a humorous escapade, a quality that has endeared them to their listeners and made their podcast a fan favorite.
“Bless Your ‘Hardt” was launched in late January 2025, with the first episode airing on February 6. The podcast promised an unrestricted, entertaining glimpse into the couple’s life, covering a range of topics from marriage and parenting to amusing personal anecdotes. The show quickly gained traction, climbing podcast charts within weeks of its debut, and drawing thousands of views per episode.
The podcast is just one facet of the Earnhardts’ busy lives. Amy co-owns High Rock Vodka with Dale Jr. and is actively involved in philanthropic efforts through the Dale Jr. Foundation, which supports disadvantaged youth. As “Bless Your ‘Hardt” continues to grow in popularity, it raises the question of what’s next for this NASCAR power couple. Whether they expand their media footprint or venture into new creative territories, one thing is clear – the Earnhardts are just warming up.