Why would a two-time NASCAR champion be better off behind a microphone than behind the wheel? When Kyle Busch appeared on the Door Bumper Clear show, fans knew it was an instant hit. To see him talk in the typical ‘Rowdy’ manner and give an unfiltered view of NASCAR was a breath of fresh air. Love him or hate him, Kyle Busch has always been the type of driver who splits the NASCAR industry. Nevertheless, this week, the most divisive character in the sport turned become a podcast star-in-waiting with his brutally honest appearance.
Whether it was the All-Star race, the sale of his brainchild, Kyle Busch Motorsports, or raising Brexton Busch and training him to follow in the footsteps of ‘Tiny Kyle’, Rowdy didn’t hold back, and even the big names in NASCAR are loving it.
It started with a simple tweet from journalist Jeff Gluck, “Kyle Busch on DBC was really enjoyable. The next great driver podcast should definitely be the Kyle Busch Show.” It’s not the first time Gluck has publicly praised Rowdy for his ability on the mic. When the Xfinity Series visited Las Vegas, Busch was in the broadcast booth, and Gluck was loving it! “Was just thinking that. Really natural, nice fit and he’s able to easily work in his next-level knowledge,” he admitted on Twitter.
Gluck wasn’t alone. Dustin Albino, a popular NASCAR voice, also chimed in, saying, “It’s been said a lot in the opening 60 laps, but my goodness Kyle Busch is great in the broadcast booth. He knows the Xfinity Series cars like the back of his hand as the series’ winningest driver. His ability to explains details is phenomenal.”
Kyle Busch on DBC was really enjoyable. The next great driver podcast should definitely be the Kyle Busch Show.
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) April 29, 2025
Now, drivers turning into podcast hosts is not a new thing for the sport. Dale Earnhardt Jr. did it with Dirty Mo Media, Denny Hamlin did when he started the Actions Detrimental show, and Kevin Harvick did it with Happy Hour. And Denny Hamlin is all for it. He even suggested a career change for his old JGR teammate!
Hamlin said, “I want to give a shout-out to Kyle Busch. What a great job. He should quit racing. He called the Xfinity race and then I heard him on Flo doing the High Limit Race as well. I thought he was good man. I know we’ve been giving The CW their flowers all year on their play-by-play and how they are meshing. But I thought Kyle blended in there really well like he has been there for quite some time.” And if Rowdy’s DBC debut is something to go by, a career as a podcast host isn’t a long shot.
That post struck lightning across the platform and within the community. The responses did more than simply repeat Gluck’s attitude; they reinforced it by providing suggestions, titles, and even money to see Busch take a full-time position in the media. However, this was more than just a reaction. It was based on something much more profound: fans wanted more and finally saw Kyle Busch for who he is when the cameras aren’t filtering him.
From Villain to Voice: Kyle Busch’s Raw Honesty Sparks a Fan Movement
It wasn’t just Gluck’s tweet. One fan posted simply, “Rowdy Busch Show.” And it makes sense. On DBC, Busch let it fly, “We’re not the show anymore. It’s the car. The car is the show… and the drivers are secondary,” Busch said, frustrated by the limitations of NASCAR’s Next Gen vehicle. Busch’s remarks show how frustrated he is with the Next Gen vehicle’s restrictions, which he believes diminish the driver’s role and ability in races. He went on to explain how the car’s design discourages drivers from doing daring maneuvers because the chance of getting shuffled back in the pack is greater than the possible gain. Fans desire a platform that allows Busch to openly express himself because of this degree of transparency, which includes criticizing the very machine he competes in every weekend. It was raw and rowdy.
Another fan took the sentiment further, “I’d pay $100/month subscription on that if it would put him in a JGR, HMS, or 23XI car in ’26.” Busch’s greatest successful years were spent with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he became the face of Toyota in NASCAR and won two championships. His performance at Richard Childress Racing has since declined. The goal of getting him back into top gear is to restore “Prime Rowdy” in both competition and character, not merely to win races.
Several replies pitched the idea of a Busch Brothers podcast: “Give me Kurt and Kyle weekly podcast.” The appeal is clear. Kurt, who is now retired, offers reflection, while Kyle brings the fire and understanding of modern-day NASCAR. Despite having different personalities and overlapping scars, both are previous champions. When combined, they would provide unparalleled wisdom, sibling rivalry, and frank criticism. It’s just Busch against the world.
One fan remarked, “I’ve softened on Kyle over the years like most. I appreciated the obvious complaints about the car, etc without sounding whiny. But I think he fits in better with like the Barstool or more national platform… 6.5/10.” This “softening” is not unique. Busch’s villainous persona was formerly characterized by his rough edges, but the story has changed in recent years. He’s a father now. A veteran. A man who, following a poor performance, can confess on a national podcast that he “sucked just as bad as you.” He is no longer merely “the guy who taunts the crowd and wins everything.”
The simplest and most telling fan comment? “Kyle knows what the fans want.” And he does. Busch was honest about DBC and used his strongest words. He expressed the precise things that fans have yelled into gaps on Reddit threads and Twitter timelines, whether he was criticizing the car’s lack of feel, wondering how NASCAR strikes a balance between entertainment and competition, or venting open complaints. His honesty pierced the corporate veil that NASCAR frequently places on its drivers. He didn’t hold himself up.
In addition to being exciting, Kyle Busch’s performance on Door Bumper Clear served as proof of concept. Busch became what NASCAR never permits: a driver who questions the system while still operating inside it, in an environment that allows him to be unabashedly himself. Fans want a platform where Busch can continue to be NASCAR’s anti-hero with a microphone, not just a podcast. The desire is there, whether it’s through a nationwide collaboration with a platform like Barstool, a fraternal pair, or The Rowdy Busch Show.
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