Mike Davis is an excellent content producer. He and Dale Earnhardt Jr. make great partners and complement one another. When you think about automobile racing and all of the people and personalities involved, there are so many angles that can lead to great broadcast content in the future. I wish Mike Davis and Dale Jr. much success in their future endeavors. Thanks Kenny for bringing out into the open.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Mike and Dale Jr. For me it was missed for a while. I'm glad Mike is getting to do what he's passionate about, because at the end of day that's what truly matters.
Personally, i miss him on the show. Definitely understand the reasoning and I hope to occasionally see him make a cameo. I apprecieated his perspective and still appreciate his desire to grow the company and further the vision. Miss ya Mike!
I completely understand where Mike's coming from. The good thing is he helped develop Junior into the excellent, insightful interviewer he has become with Mike's tutelage. Most people know how "shy" Junior was as a kid and still retains some of that personality. With Mike as co-host, Junior was able to grow comfortable, spread his wings and really shine in the interviewer role. That "shy" kid had a whole lot of thoughts and ideas inside that quiet persona. I'm excited to see what Mike brings next to the company as a whole and what Dirty Mo Media will aspire to.
Mike’s a great guy! He and Dale Jr have great chemistry. Change is inevitable. Mike has his own ambitions. You can’t pay attention to what “some” people say! Thank you Mike and I appreciate your efforts!
Sounds like Mike was being pulled in too many directions and there was not enough time in a day to accomplish the most important task. I can appreciate and tip my hat to him for knowing that & making the change. I will miss him on the show, always enjoyed his interactions.
I really don't think he LIKED BEING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA, AT ALL. I just "know" that is one of the main reasons he's not ON the show anymore. Still being the producer is a big deal in itself so I don't blame him
I would much rather have him rather than the Andrew dude with his fake forced cringe laughing and he talks over jr often. There’s times I think that Andrew is trying way too hard to be cute and funny.
I really enjoyed Mike on the DJD and I really miss him on there. The relationship and the back and forth between him and Dale made the show in my opinion.
Love the Crowe Equipment license plate in the background. Some of our best times at various racetracks have been with them. Lifelong friends we met at Daytona quite a few years ago!!
He's done an awesome job developing the network over the years! I'm thankful they brought on Conor Daly and Speedstreet. Looking forward to what's to come.
Hey Kenny....Your brother was my favorite driver for several years before he retired. I still have a Rusty Wallace wall clock hanging in my garage...Take care
All good things come to an end!! Hopefully you will remain close friends for the rest of your lives. Here’s one of my favorite quotes. “ there are wooden ships, there are Sailing ships, there are Ships that Sail the Sea. The best Ships are Friendships and may they always be.”
Mike, you have so many shows where you try to make your input the primary source of information. Seriously, I implore you to recognize this in a plethora of interviews. Interjections, beliefs, opinions of any of an abundance of certain situations. You’ve warn out your value here, and have consistently stepped upon others with or without intent, it has still occurred. Good luck to you sir, and May you find your peace in all you have experienced. May you and your family live long and prosper elsewhere.
While I miss Mikes input and stories people in these positions know when it's time and have goals they want to accomplish, he's still a valued member and friend of the company! Enjoy your life buddy, it goes fast!
I just saw this video pop up for the very first time. I see it is from 11 days ago, and I don't know how I missed it, and I am posting this comment before I even watch it. I just want to say that this has been a burning question in my mind since Mike left The Dale Jr. Download, so Thank You Kenny! in advance. Now I will watch, lol.
I listen to podcasts through work a lot and many many many hours of DJD and tbh I felt like the dynamic between dale and mike changed over time. Not like in a mean way really but like almost as if Mike was the odd one out esp during some of the interviews and stuff like he was corrected a lot and like the butt if some jokes tbh and idk when he said he was leaving and doing more other stuff I wasn’t surprised really
I thought it was cool that no one knew that he was as big as he was... Secret Agent Man. I thought he was a hired hand and not a top level business owner, very impressive to hide in plain sight.
Mike brought a lot to The Dale Jr. Download, even though he stayed "on the sidelines" most of the time. I always enjoyed his input. But I fully understand his decision to step aside. Mike is a class act. Thanks, Kenny, for sharing this with us.
I liked Mike on the show, but i am glad he is still building the company and its future. Wish there was more on abandoned tracks, but there is always so much to do on the historical nascar aspects could be.
Maybe it's just me and nothing against Mike. But he was just not my Jam, I like Jr. and the guests but Mike always ssems to be the 3rd wheel to me. Glad he's doing what he likes and he'll be happier for it.
i thought mike was jr's dirty mo media guy to begin with.if so, he's definately grown the company since the jr download began.to me, he did his job well.
I get the reasoning, but I do think he added a lot. When they have a driver on and Dale is asking questions, sometimes he doesn't ask more "fan"-esque questions (can't think of a better way to word it) and Mike did a good job of doing that.
He still works there. He runs Dirty Mo. Since he stepped down they have quadrupled their weekly content. He couldn't do that as easy being on the show. He made the right call
He totally explained to me "His happy place was in meetings and working with the people in LA" We are the only ones that control what makes us happy or you faking the best part of life. It's not forever
I asked Mike one day what you up to … he said runnin the Jr stuff behind the scenes … All due respect Mike we love ya.. Dale Jr wouldn’t be DALE JR without Mike D
All the respect for him. But at times it seemed out of balance that Dale Jr, icon was there on equal terms with Mike on that show. He must do a great job taking care of things but we tuned in to see Dale Jr. Credit to Mike for recognizing that.
It liked it a lot better when Mike was on the show, but understand his personal decision. The two guys on there now don’t have the same impact or experience that Mike did. I like it when TJ is on. Junior needs a #2…
Mike your were a great compliment with Jr. Your knowledge of the sport is amazing. It show with you and Jr. and the guests. Everyone has their goals I hope you find happiness in what u do. Your a loyal friend of Jr and the family .
Well I always wanted to know why he left. And to be honest, I watch Jr.s show a little less. I like the Amy Segments I try and catch those. I mean she is the most kind hearted person you will ever meet! Its a fun segment. I do enjoy Jr. I just think Mike was a great co-Host!
I like the new direction of the show. People tune in for Dale Jr., and at times Mike was good for an episode and at tines, he was just sitting in his chair.
I’m now a rare listener of djd since Mike isn’t cohosting. People bitching directly about Mike is why. is he better asset now very possibly , but I have enjoyed Mike since the JRM360 days.
Miss mike on the show, its just not the same without him and the great relationship dale and mike have. Respect on the business focus but i unfortunately do listen less since he had been gone.
What I like about Kenny! He asks a question and lets you finish... Gottta love Herman..
Kinda like Dale Jr does ...
Mike was excellent on the show no matter how he feels Thanks Mike you’re a class act just like Jr!!!
I really enjoyed him on the show and I desperately think he is missed on the show. When Amy is on it makes it better but Mike was good for it.
He’s definitely missed
I miss him being on the show.
He was definitely an asset. He was there for a lot of Jr's carrier and remembers parts and had details that Jr don't.
@@toddclark8398 he was there
I haven’t watched one since honestly. I watched part of the Mike Curb one and Kelley’s new business show. But apparently no Mike no me 🤷♂️
Dale Jr sure is lucky to have a guy like Mike in his corner.
Mike Davis is an excellent content producer. He and Dale Earnhardt Jr. make great partners and complement one another. When you think about automobile racing and all of the people and personalities involved, there are so many angles that can lead to great broadcast content in the future. I wish Mike Davis and Dale Jr. much success in their future endeavors. Thanks Kenny for bringing out into the open.
Good interview. Thank you for letting Mike talk uninterrupted.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Mike and Dale Jr. For me it was missed for a while. I'm glad Mike is getting to do what he's passionate about, because at the end of day that's what truly matters.
Thank you for asking that question, Herm. Mike is a class act.
Personally, i miss him on the show. Definitely understand the reasoning and I hope to occasionally see him make a cameo. I apprecieated his perspective and still appreciate his desire to grow the company and further the vision. Miss ya Mike!
Kenny is so awesome by letting his guest speak as much as needed. Mike you did well ol friend. See yall at the fishing spot 😉
I completely understand where Mike's coming from. The good thing is he helped develop Junior into the excellent, insightful interviewer he has become with Mike's tutelage. Most people know how "shy" Junior was as a kid and still retains some of that personality. With Mike as co-host, Junior was able to grow comfortable, spread his wings and really shine in the interviewer role. That "shy" kid had a whole lot of thoughts and ideas inside that quiet persona. I'm excited to see what Mike brings next to the company as a whole and what Dirty Mo Media will aspire to.
Getting into Schrader's brain. I wish you good luck with that.
Mikes a class act all the way around and Juniors blessed to have guys like Mike on his team
Appreciate this - sometimes you just feel “done”
Mike’s a great guy! He and Dale Jr have great chemistry. Change is inevitable. Mike has his own ambitions. You can’t pay attention to what “some” people say! Thank you Mike and I appreciate your efforts!
Sounds like Mike was being pulled in too many directions and there was not enough time in a day to accomplish the most important task. I can appreciate and tip my hat to him for knowing that & making the change. I will miss him on the show, always enjoyed his interactions.
I really don't think he LIKED BEING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA, AT ALL. I just "know" that is one of the main reasons he's not ON the show anymore. Still being the producer is a big deal in itself so I don't blame him
Lost speedways was a great show
I really liked Mike I haven't watched that show since he left
Me neither tbh 😔
Same
I would much rather have him rather than the Andrew dude with his fake forced cringe laughing and he talks over jr often. There’s times I think that Andrew is trying way too hard to be cute and funny.
Agreed
Same here. Mike made that show imo
First time I heard Kenny be that speechless - hahahaha
I really enjoyed Mike when he was on the show.
I really enjoyed Mike on the DJD and I really miss him on there. The relationship and the back and forth between him and Dale made the show in my opinion.
i cant watch without mike davis his voice his aspect is life
Remember Johnny Carson show? You watched it for Ed Mcmahon also. That's what I miss from the show, Mike!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha😂
Love the Crowe Equipment license plate in the background. Some of our best times at various racetracks have been with them. Lifelong friends we met at Daytona quite a few years ago!!
He's done an awesome job developing the network over the years!
I'm thankful they brought on Conor Daly and Speedstreet.
Looking forward to what's to come.
Hey Kenny....Your brother was my favorite driver for several years before he retired. I still have a Rusty Wallace wall clock hanging in my garage...Take care
i really miss Mike!!!!!
All good things come to an end!! Hopefully you will remain close friends for the rest of your lives. Here’s one of my favorite quotes. “ there are wooden ships, there are Sailing ships, there are Ships that Sail the Sea. The best Ships are Friendships and may they always be.”
Mike, you have so many shows where you try to make your input the primary source of information. Seriously, I implore you to recognize this in a plethora of interviews. Interjections, beliefs, opinions of any of an abundance of certain situations. You’ve warn out your value here, and have consistently stepped upon others with or without intent, it has still occurred. Good luck to you sir, and May you find your peace in all you have experienced. May you and your family live long and prosper elsewhere.
While I miss Mikes input and stories people in these positions know when it's time and have goals they want to accomplish, he's still a valued member and friend of the company! Enjoy your life buddy, it goes fast!
I just saw this video pop up for the very first time. I see it is from 11 days ago, and I don't know how I missed it, and I am posting this comment before I even watch it. I just want to say that this has been a burning question in my mind since Mike left The Dale Jr. Download, so Thank You Kenny! in advance. Now I will watch, lol.
You wanted a new chapter in your life. So you add new stuff in to your life. You are great at wha you do an that is helping yourself help others.
I listen to podcasts through work a lot and many many many hours of DJD and tbh I felt like the dynamic between dale and mike changed over time. Not like in a mean way really but like almost as if Mike was the odd one out esp during some of the interviews and stuff like he was corrected a lot and like the butt if some jokes tbh and idk when he said he was leaving and doing more other stuff I wasn’t surprised really
Great conversation thanks for the honesty...
Love the honesty from Mike
I loved the episode where Mike spoke about the "San Francisco" vacation. It was a hoot!
I always enjoyed Mike’s perspective on various topics. I thought he was a valuable asset to the production.
I thought it was cool that no one knew that he was as big as he was... Secret Agent Man. I thought he was a hired hand and not a top level business owner, very impressive to hide in plain sight.
The show hasn’t been the same since to be honest they had such a chemistry..
Honestly don’t watch much anymore but I watch kW though!
“What the f*** Kyle petty got to do with this?!” 😂😂 Mike we miss you, hope you can make a guest appearance soon!
Mike brought a lot to The Dale Jr. Download, even though he stayed "on the sidelines" most of the time. I always enjoyed his input. But I fully understand his decision to step aside. Mike is a class act. Thanks, Kenny, for sharing this with us.
Really miss Mike on there! Haven’t watched but a handful of episodes this year with the new guys.
I liked Mike on the show, but i am glad he is still building the company and its future. Wish there was more on abandoned tracks, but there is always so much to do on the historical nascar aspects could be.
It’s Dale’s Show…..he gave you the answer.
Maybe it's just me and nothing against Mike. But he was just not my Jam, I like Jr. and the guests but Mike always ssems to be the 3rd wheel to me. Glad he's doing what he likes and he'll be happier for it.
Great feedback Mike and Kenny
Sounds like Mike takes greater pride in the success of the show and the company than having his face on camera.
You are missed Mike!!!!!! I will always watch it but it is not the same without you. You would bring a “fans perspective” that we all miss.
i thought mike was jr's dirty mo media guy to begin with.if so, he's definately grown the company since the jr download began.to me, he did his job well.
Mike, America loves you and needs you to guest host at least a few times a season. For me the download is missing something without you
I get the reasoning, but I do think he added a lot. When they have a driver on and Dale is asking questions, sometimes he doesn't ask more "fan"-esque questions (can't think of a better way to word it) and Mike did a good job of doing that.
Getting in the brain of the 2 Kennys might be a scary undertaking. Lol
Mike was great on the Download. Will miss him on camera, and the show will continue to be great with him producing. Best wishes to Mike moving ahead!
Are you buying what Mike Davis is selling I think there is more to the story.
There is always two sides to a story.
He started reading comments probably.
He still works there. He runs Dirty Mo. Since he stepped down they have quadrupled their weekly content. He couldn't do that as easy being on the show.
He made the right call
Without saying it, he just described a combo of creative differences and burned out
No lol. He got sick of fans calling him out.
Mike was a dominant presence. It felt like his show instead of Dale's. Dale felt like a co-host instead of the main guy.
He totally explained to me "His happy place was in meetings and working with the people in LA" We are the only ones that control what makes us happy or you faking the best part of life. It's not forever
The show definitely needs Mike back
I hope he comes back as a guest love Mike
I asked Mike one day what you up to … he said runnin the Jr stuff behind the scenes … All due respect Mike we love ya.. Dale Jr wouldn’t be DALE JR without Mike D
I really liked mike being on the show
completely understandable and respect him a bunch on that decision. but man I miss Mike on the download
Mike come back, you were a great addition to the show. It’s not the same without you.
Miss him on the show. He spoke the truth sometimes. 💯
I agree,it was definitely time
It indeed was not time. Come back pls
I watched the show for mike. I hope I can see him regularly somehow elsewhere👍
All the respect for him. But at times it seemed out of balance that Dale Jr, icon was there on equal terms with Mike on that show. He must do a great job taking care of things but we tuned in to see Dale Jr. Credit to Mike for recognizing that.
Mike on the DJD was the point man every great scorer needs. He was the rudder.
It liked it a lot better when Mike was on the show, but understand his personal decision. The two guys on there now don’t have the same impact or experience that Mike did. I like it when TJ is on. Junior needs a #2…
Man, I miss Mike on the Dale Jr. Download.
So basically he left because he didn’t like how people viewed him or his “worth” when all that matters is that Dale knows his worth.
I really enjoyed mike on the show. It's not the same. IMHO he made that show better
I enjoyed the show much more with Mike on it. Haven't watched it much since he left.
He did a great job on the show.
Mike your were a great compliment with Jr. Your knowledge of the sport is amazing. It show with you and Jr. and the guests. Everyone has their goals I hope you find happiness in what u do. Your a loyal friend of Jr and the family .
It’s not the same without him. He needs to be back on the show!
It's not me, it's you, type stuff
I Loved Mike on the Show with Dale
I Think he added so must to the Show
I hate to see him go But I Understand
I felt like the dynamic between Jr and Mike is what made the show fun to watch. But like anything in life, you have to know when to move on.
I miss the old Download with Mike and Zarzour.
Well I always wanted to know why he left. And to be honest, I watch Jr.s show a little less. I like the Amy Segments I try and catch those. I mean she is the most kind hearted person you will ever meet! Its a fun segment. I do enjoy Jr. I just think Mike was a great co-Host!
Very adult business decision!! Kudo’s to Mike !!
I like the new direction of the show. People tune in for Dale Jr., and at times Mike was good for an episode and at tines, he was just sitting in his chair.
Not gonna miss him.
I do miss the chemistry of Dale and Mike.
I’ll take his place!
I’m now a rare listener of djd since Mike isn’t cohosting. People bitching directly about Mike is why. is he better asset now very possibly , but I have enjoyed Mike since the JRM360 days.
Hey Wallace what’s the latest on your old buddy Jugg head. How’s he feeling these days
He could not handle the negative comments about him
Are you needing to have the conversation with Junior things got better between you two? Just curious
You the man
Personally, I think the download isn’t the same without him. He and Jr were better together. I’ve not been able to listen as much since he left.
Alot of people are leaving Nascar
He's not the only one
Mike is doing good. Kelly and Amy took Mikes place.and do a great job.
Thanks I am learning from you
I miss Mike on the show. I feel like he added a lot to it.
Basically he doesn’t want to be complacent with his situation
That’s what makes him successful
That’s it
I’m calling bullshit. Something else had to happen him and Dale Junior boys they’ll never discuss it. We will never know.
I respect your decision Mike, but I really miss your input in the show.
Miss mike on the show, its just not the same without him and the great relationship dale and mike have. Respect on the business focus but i unfortunately do listen less since he had been gone.
Will always miss Mike.
I didn’t like Mike on the show at first but really started liking him and he definitely made the show better.