Best Jeff Crouse Podcasts (2025)

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The Dirt: Make the Structural Building Late Model Series Great Again! 1:17:12

10d ago1:17:12

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Send us a text It would be a sin not to open the show discussing the Wolves and their playoff run so far and what their future match ups could look like. The first weekend of local racing kicked off, along with the WISSOTA Structural Building Late Model series, which is turning out to be a Minnesota series with the lack of drivers from surrounding …

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The Dirt: The Incognito Crew 1:17:45

20d ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Send us a text We made it to season 4! It’s been a while, but the guys are fresh off their hiatus and don’t skip a beat. We start with some Minnesota sports updates before a quick recap on the national scene. Local tracks are opening up around WISSOTA land, with concerning car counts. Dan expresses his strong opinions on the damage WISSOTA continue…

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The Dirt: Champions Are Crowned 1:06:48

7M ago1:06:48

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Send us a text The guys kick off the episode with a review of the Wissota national champions and a recap of the big fall specials. Dan gets fired up about the Hoosier tire increases before sharing his insight on combatting the increasing cost for drivers and the losing game for tracks and promoters. The Lucas Oil Late Model series championship and …

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The Dirt: A Day Late and A Dollar Short 1:17:53

8M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

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 …

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The Dirt: WISSOKYA Postmortem Report 1:13:58

8M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

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…

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The Dirt: WISSOKYA Week 1:10:46

8M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

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.By Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

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The Dirt: The Gestapo Strikes Again 1:05:35

9M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

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 …

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The Dirt: Schatz Throwin’ Shots 1:20:27

9M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

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…

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The Dirt: Shenanigans 1:10:10

10M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

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…

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The Dirt: God Bless the Start Cones 1:07:22

11M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

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…

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The Dirt: You’re Either in or You’re Out! 1:12:43

12M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

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…

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The Dirt: Superior Interpretation of the Rules 1:14:41

1y ago1:14:41

1:14:41

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…

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The Dirt: We’re Finally Laying Rubber 1:06:33

1y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

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…

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The Dirt: Mental Midget 1:08:23

1y ago1:08:23

1:08:23

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 …

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The Dirt: Jack of All Trades, Masters of None 1:13:01

1y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

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…

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The Dirt: Little Bo Peep 1:20:33

1y ago1:20:33

1:20:33

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…

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The Dirt: Where Does It End?? 1:11:08

1y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

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…

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The Dirt: Bromance 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

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…

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The Dirt: We’re Back!!! 1:06:16

1+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

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…

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The Dirt: Season 2 Finale 1:23:16

1+ y ago1:23:16

1:23:16

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…

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The Dirt: Where’s The Money? 1:40:15

1+ y ago1:40:15

1:40:15

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…

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The Dirt: Crooked Shakedown 1:05:27

1+ y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

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…

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The Dirt: Let The Players Play 1:12:50

1+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

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…

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The Dirt: Good Clean Family Fun! 1:11:37

1+ y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

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…

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The Dirt: WISSOTA 100 Report Card 1:20:45

1+ y ago1:20:45

1:20:45

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.By Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

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The Dirt: It's Fundraiser Week! 1:09:11

1+ y ago1:09:11

1:09:11

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 …

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The Dirt: Championship Season 1:18:09

1+ y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

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…

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The Dirt: Support Your Local Tracks and Leave Big Brother Out of It 1:15:33

2y ago1:15:33

1:15:33

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…

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The Dirt: Guilty Until Proven Innocent 1:11:34

2y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

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…

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The Dirt: Format Debacle and Cash Money 59:31

2y ago59:31

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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…

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The Dirt: Bueller? 1:04:40

2y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

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.…

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The Dirt: Sneaky Pete and Moonshine 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

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…

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The Dirt: Unwritten Rules 1:14:54

2y ago1:14:54

1:14:54

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 …

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The Dirt: WATER THE DAMN TRACK! 1:15:46

2y ago1:15:46

1:15:46

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 …

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The Dirt: Happy 4th of July 1:16:22

2y ago1:16:22

1:16:22

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…

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Rainbows and Sunshine in a Merger... Not a chance with Erin Holowach 57:41

2y ago57:41

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#040: Do you remember Comfree the private sale option for Real Estate in the early to mid 2000's? I sure do. It had a crazy growth with signs everywhere to all of a sudden gone. What happened to it. Join us this episode for a conversation with Erin Holowach who grew Comfree in Edmonton and shares her story about educating the public about a better …

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The Dirt: Can’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight 1:09:17

2y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

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…

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The Dirt: ******* Dumpster Fire 1:14:28

2y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

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!By Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

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Authentic connection to the Community with Reed Clarke, CEO of the Edmonton Stingers 58:26

2y ago58:26

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#039: Reed is apart of something amazing in Canada. Over the past few years the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) has grown to the largest all Canadian Sports league with 10 different teams across the country surpassing the CFL which has 9 team. Reed's background in Sales and Marketing has been utilized to create a fun and engaging fan experi…

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The Dirt: All Rubbered Up 1:14:41

2y ago1:14:41

1:14:41

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…

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The Dirt: Tour Talk and Graduation Season 1:11:20

2y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

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…

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The Dirt: Diet Millers 1:15:00

2y ago1:15:00

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Send us a text A Memorial Day special recording warrants Miller Lights and Clamato on the show. The guys discuss the quality of racing at the Viking Speedway double header, along with other local racing. The tiregate scandal is brought up after a series of unfortunate events during a race over the weekend, leading to talk on quality issues in the r…

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The Dirt: Drink 40’s and Good Things Happen 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Send us a text An eventful weekend of racing gives the guys plenty to talk about this week. Predictions on this weekend’s Dirt Race Central Street Stock Tour double header at Viking Speedway are hashed out and the guys give Benjie Froemke a call to get his thoughts on the tour. Finally, The Dirt Podcast now has official apparel from https://www.sho…

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The Dirt: Political Incorrectness & Robo Jae 1:06:50

2y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Send us a text After a weekend of many rain outs at local tracks, the guys turn to the Stanley Cup playoffs, reminisce about keggers back in the day, jab at sponsor Jae after his softball injury, and make bets on car counts for attempt 2 of opening weekend at the high-flying half mile. Stay tuned for updates on The Dirt apparel!…

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The Dirt: 9% Knucklehead 1:11:18

2y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Send us a text The boys are full of hot air this week as they recap the first week of local dirt track racing. Rising costs across the board are discussed, along with the effect it has on the sport and car counts at tracks.By Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

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The Dirt: We're Finally Racing! 1:13:23

2y ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Send us a text Mother Nature decided to play nice, and we are finally racing! The guys talk some of the tracks in the area that are opening this weekend and their take on how things will shake out. They also reminisce on the good old days, when garage ingenuity still existed and debate where Dan should watch the races this weekend.…

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Curtis Crouse high performing cultures are not for everyone 56:59

2y ago56:59

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#038: When you step into the arena of business... the rules change... Listen to Curtis share his experience through Covid and tough times and how relationships changed throughout it all. How are you getting better? Is there a plan? is it just one thing? Curtis talks about the compound effect of getting better and how this might get you over the hum…

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The Dirt: Just a Bunch of Whiners 1:06:17

2y ago1:06:17

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Send us a text Uncooperative weather means local dirt track racing is still on hold. The boys discuss some tentative opening dates for local tracks and WISSOTA updates. Jon “Sizzle” Crouse gets a phone call about course conditions and tee times at Geneva for Jeff and Dan to knock the dust off their clubs.…

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The Dirt: The Great Minnesota Meltdown 1:05:55

2y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Send us a text With no major updates to local race schedules and opening dates, the guys focus on happenings in the national racing space. Talk about Minnesota sports teams leads to the typical meltdowns that occur in playoffs, ugly uniforms, and Jeff puts his geometry skills to the test. Donkey Kong Dan also gives an update on his Mario Kart skill…

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The Dirt: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes 1:12:30

2y ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Send us a text The boys are full of hot air this week! Zero feet of snow prompts discussion on local track conditions, Tiregate 2022-2023 is investigated, unexpected visitors show up, and the current state of Minnesota sports are put under the microscope.By Jeff Crouse & Dan Kalina

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