In this conversation, Steven Arnold reflects on his experiences with the legendary racehorse So You Think, discussing the horse's remarkable career, including his victories in the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup. Arnold shares insights into the pressures and expectations of riding such a champion, the celebrations following significant wins, and the le…

WHEN jockey Harry Bentley reflects on his career-defining moments, one horse – and race – stands out: the exceptional sprinter Limato and his victory in the 2016 July Cup. Harry talks about the significance of the July Cup at Newmarket, the preparation and confidence leading up to the race, and the thrill of winning at the Group One level. Bentley …

In this conversation, Kerrin McEvoy reflects on his experiences in the Melbourne Cup, particularly his victory on Almandin. He shares insights into the preparation leading up to the race, the thrill of the finish, and the importance of confidence and strategy in racing. McAvoy also discusses the significance of celebrating victories, the lessons le…

James Doyle reflects on his pivotal victory aboard Cityscape in the 2012 Dubai Duty Free, discussing the journey leading up to that night, the race itself, and the emotional impact of winning his first Group 1. He shares insights into his career, the influence of trainer Roger Charlton, and the lessons learned from both victory and missed opportuni…

"He was an absolute superstar." Legendary race caller Jim McGrath talks to Andrew Le Jeune about the mighty Sea The Stars and his win in the 2009 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Jim also shares his thoughts on the modern Melbourne Cup: is it a better race now than it was before international participation?…

Star jockey Umberto Rispoli relives his 2012 QE II Cup win on Rulership, describing the Japanese raider’s emphatic Sha Tin victory as “still the best memory I have in my life as a rider…”. Plus, Rispoli reflects on a potentially missed opportunity in the Breeders’ Cup.द्वारा Andrew Le Jeune

Tommy Berry joins Andrew Le Jeune to tell the story behind one of Hong Kong racing's most memorable match-ups: the 2014 Hong Kong Derby. It's not often a race lives up to the hype. This time it did. Designs On Rome and Able Friend were stars but they were also stablemates trained by John Moore.द्वारा Andrew Le Jeune

Andrew Le Jeune talks with the sport's biggest names to discuss the one race that stands out in their memory. Jockeys, trainers, owners, broadcasters and officials all take a turn at recalling the stories behind their biggest racing moments.द्वारा Andrew Le Jeune

Is a Ronda Rousey rematch around the corner? In Chapter 2 of Next Level, host Andrew Kurland and MMA fighter Miesha Tate discuss her famous rivalry with Ronda Rousey, along with the legacy it left behind. Miesha opens up about the emotions she felt during that period of time, and shares where she stands with Ronda today. Miesha also dives into her …

Miesha Tate is a former UFC women's bantamweight champion, and is credited as one of the first to put women's fighting on the map. Host Andrew Kurland sits down with Tate in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss Miesha's upbringing, mentality and approach to fighting at the highest level. Tate details her day-to-day life as an athlete, the longest period sh…

In this second Next Level installment of our conversation with South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer, host Andrew Kurland and Beamer discuss the intensity of leading a college football program. Beamer details the 'whirlwind' experience of his first days as the head coach, the non-football related tasks that cross his desk, and the personality of t…

John Hunter Nemechek and Legacy MC team owner Jimmie Johnson jump on a bonus episode of Next Level to discuss John Hunter's move to the #42 car in the Cup Series in 2024. Host Andrew Kurland sits down with John Hunter to discuss his lengthy journey back to Cup, taking gambles, becoming a leader, job security and more. Kurland also sits down with Ji…

Shane Beamer is not your typical college football coach. Son of legendary coach Frank Beamer, Shane is revolutionizing the college football environment at South Carolina, and has transformed the program into a contender in the SEC. In Chapter 1 of Next Level, host Andrew Kurland sits down with Coach Beamer in Colombia, South Carolina to discuss his…

After accomplishing everything he sought on two wheels, Ricky Carmichael set his sights on a career in NASCAR. In part two of Next Level, host Andrew Kurland, and Ricky Carmichael discuss his departure from Supercross. Carmichael shares what went into his discussion about retiring, battling through injuries, and what recent accomplishment took him …

Ricky Carmichael is a 7x Motocross Champion and 5x Supercross Champion and is known to many as the greatest to ever ride a motorcycle in the professional ranks. In this first chapter, Carmichael and host Andrew Kurland dive deep into Ricky's upbringing and path to his Supercross stardom. Carmichael recounts moments of intense training, personal sac…

Mario Andretti is known as one of the greatest drivers of all time. But a sharp mind and a keen eye for finding the smallest advantages makes him one of the best all around racers to ever hit the track. In Chapter 3 of Next Level, host Andrew Kurland and Mario Andretti discuss stories of innovation and creativity among multiple disciplines of motor…

In the second chapter of Next Level, Mario Andretti, and host Andrew Kurland discuss his entry into the F1 world. He shares what it was like amidst the protest that kept him out of his debut race in Monza, starting on the pole in his first start at Watkins Glen, and the highs & lows of his 1978 World Championship season. Andretti and Kurland also d…

In the first chapter of Andrew Kurand's Next Level conversation with Mario Andretti, the two discuss Mario's early days growing up. After becoming a refugee in their own country, the Andretti's moved to America to seek new opportunities. After only a few days stateside, Mario and twin brother Aldo discovered their local short track, and the rest wa…

At the heart of every legendary broadcasting voice lies one indescribable characteristic that sets them apart from others. It’s a quality that can’t be faked or fabricated in any way and lives deep in their own soul. It’s passion. For decades, Ken Squier did what he loved, no question about it. In the final installment of our Next Level conversatio…

After a thrilling start to NASCAR’s television career, how do you keep the momentum rolling? For starters, you need a field full of those 'don’t give a damn drivers' daring enough to put on a show at high speeds on high banks across America. Petty, Earnhardt, and Yarborough made names and careers out of their reputation on and off the track and wer…

It took a perfect storm to propel NASCAR into quite literally the next level of entertainment in America. You needed heroes, villains, and above all, something for people to talk about. The 1979 Daytona 500 cooked up quite the storm, and left millions of new fans watching at home hungry for more. The two men on the call that day were none other tha…

It takes a special type of person to venture out and do things many others haven't. For some, it's the thrill of the risk that fuels their fire. For others, it simply just fits their personality. The extraordinary starts with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. This is where Ken Squier and Cale Yarborough fit into the story. In this fourth …

Bill France Sr. set out penniless with a dream to start a sport where the automobile was the star. His dream allowed names like Petty and Earnhardt to take center stage on the high banks of new, more daring tracks like the monster of Daytona International Speedway. How do you sell a dream this grand? You need people to buy into your vision as much …

Nestled in the hills of Barre, Vermont lies the quarter-mile, high-banked, asphalt speed bowl known only to fans as Thunder Road. 8,000 people gather every Thursday night to witness the best racing the state of Vermont has to offer. The roots of this iconic race track can be traced back to the one and only, Ken Squier. In the third installment of N…

At the heart of every great NASCAR story is the storyteller himself, and there are few as iconic as the legendary voice of Ken Squier. For two days the Dirty Mo Media crew set out to Squier’s home in Waterbury, Vermont to hear stories from the NASCAR Hall-of-Famer. In this first installment of Andrew Kurland’s Next Level conversation with Ken Squie…

Coming soon: The second installment of Dirty Mo Media's Next Level with Andrew Kurland. Andrew sits down with legendary broadcaster Ken Squier. The Dirty Mo crew traveled up to Waterbury, Vermont, and spent two days with Squier and talked about everything from the early days of NASCAR, to the iconic 1979 Daytona 500, and even why Vermont is "the gr…

Ahead of Jimmie Johnson's first Indianapolis 500, he sits down with Andrew Kurland on the debut episode of Next Level. This podcast version of the Dirty Mo Media YouTube series includes the full conversation and additional commentary from Kurland about his time with the seven-time NASCAR champion,द्वारा Dirty Mo Media

Coming soon: Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson lets us into his world ahead of his first Indianapolis 500 on the debut episode of Dirty Mo Media’s newest podcast, Next Level with Andrew Kurland.द्वारा Dirty Mo Media