What is it that fans look out for when they listen to podcasts? One thing they truly appreciate is the unfiltered conversations. Door Bumper Clear, a podcast brought forth by Dirty Mo Media has emerged as a fan favorite since its inception in 2016.
This time, there are several changes to the podcast, and with the first episode that aired on 4th February, fans have been quite positive. Here’s what Dale Earnhardt Jr’s closest ally, Mike Davis, had to say about the graph.
A fresh lineup that has sparked new sentiments
A characteristic feature of the Door Bumper Clear podcast was the iconic crew that formed an intricate part of the popularity. Freddie Kraft, T.J. Majors, and Bret Griffin led it. The lineup also included crowd favorite Casey Boat. However, this time, a fresh reshuffle has taken place in regard to the crew. Although Kraft remains an intrinsic part, he has been now joined by co-hosts Tommy Baldwin, a former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief and current Modified team owner, and Karsyn Elledge, Earnhardt Jr.’s niece.
For fans, it had almost become a given that when it came to DBC, the original crew could only add the fun element. However, once the new episode aired, the numbers spoke otherwise. Speaking of the same, Mike Davis, Dirty Mo Media insider, shared, “ If you saw your numbers for this episode, @FreddieKraft, you’d rewrite that note in ALL CLAPS. ” Mike has been a very important part of the team and he was first seen as a co-host with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the Dale Jr Download. However, he stepped away from the role and focused completely on his position as a company president and executive to grow the company further.
His take was in response to an appreciation note that Freddie Kraft had written, given the massive popularity of the episode. Parts of it read, “I always say DBC has the best listeners in the world, you proved it again this week. I know we had a good show when we finished recording, but I didn’t know what reactions to expect with all the changes. I was blown away……hope you continue to enjoy it.”
If you saw your numbers for this episode, @FreddieKraft, you’d re-write that note in ALL CAPS. https://t.co/UONcGgUWwn
— Mike Davis (@MikeDavis88) February 6, 2025
What added to the popularity of this episode is that it brought forth Ryan Blaney and he shared his unfiltered opinion on what went right and wrong at the Bowman Gray tracks. The official YouTube channel has already recorded more than 35k views and the episode is also live across podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Even fans have been vocal about how much they love the episode and have been raving about the same across X.
Fans give their seal of approval for the new episode
Since the time the episode went live, there has been a widespread conversation about what Blaney or the other three co-hosts said. The most consensus could be seen in Mike’s repost of Freddie Kraft’s note. The latest episode brings together three co-hosts and a guest, sparking dynamic discussions that explore every angle of the topic at hand. Pointing out the same, a fan commented, “liked the 3 + a guest setup if that’s gonna be a common theme this year, miss the old crew, but really enjoy the new as well.”
The way the four participants engaged in a full-on banter, speaking about the various aspects of the Clash, was indeed a treat to listen to. A fan resonated with the same feeling and said, “You guys are next level. Well done to all involved. ” Another fan pointed out the same sentiment and commented, “Love this iteration. Great show.”After it was announced that the initial crew would not be a part of the 2025 season, there was conjecture about how the show might not come back. Given that the current episode was such a resounding success, a fan said, “The show was great Mike, glad y’all kept it around.”
A very common feature of the show is that it allows the guests and the hosts to speak their minds, even if it includes cussing. Harping on the same, another fan said, “It’s just because you let them cuss Mike. Because at the end of the day, we are all 14 yr old boys. I was skeptical, but the first “new” show was great! Keep it up y’all.” With the overwhelming success of the first episode and fans embracing the new lineup, anticipation is already building for the next installment.
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