My Dad and Dale Sr were carbon copies. Dad grew up poor in W Ky and was a hard man. I was afraid of him, growing up. When he became ill in his fifties, he started too show me his love. It was still hard for him but I am so grateful. He passed in 03 and I still miss him everyday,
Hank Parker is the kind of man when he speaks...you listen. Such a weighty moment for Dale Jr. and us as well listening to Hank's memory about Dale Sr. Spoken with much respect and in a fatherly tone. Pulled the heart strings today.
To me , Hank Sr. is a throwback to when people were honest , hard working , God-fearing , genuine good folks . it s so refreshing to listen to this man !!! 😊❤💯
Everyone needs a Hank Parker in their life. A true man of the Lord that can’t wait to tell everyone of his grace and mercy. What a blessing for JR. to have him as a friend and mentor.
@@MattHelmSA you absolutely should strive for that, however the righteous soul cannot fight against the world alone. a good soul is doubly better off if there is another godfearer around him.
I don't know how he kept it together but I'm sure when he had a moment alone that day he let some tears flow. If you go back and watch the podcast in that moment, watch Dale Jr's neck.. you can see the emotion there
This was the best Dale Jr podcast I’ve heard yet. Those words from Hank will be worth so much to him. I never knew Dale Senior but I always could see that he loved his family. I’ve known many great men who adored their families but just weren’t born with the ability to say it!
@@vppnbrent alot of moments so far raisng my son when I'd love nothing more than to be his best friend but the kid is too important to me to neglect my responsibility to be his father above anything else. What did I want to be growing up? A good dad. A strange dichotomy when the ultimate success is the day they don't need you for anything... the most cherished accomplishment of being irrelevant to their fontinued prosperity. 💯💯💯
As guarded as Dale Sr. was in not showing a lot of emotion, it had to have been equally as hard for Dale Jr. In what was no doubt the most emotional interview I believe I’ve seen him do. The look was one we can all identify with who miss our dad’s immensely.
I’m sure Jr knew Sr loved in his own way but to hear someone tell him how much his Dad loved him was needed more than anything. My Dad is like Sr In expressing feelings so I can relate to Jr that need and feeling to know Dad loves you.
@@shannonlouise8495 I can speak just to my own personal experience, but saying Jr knew how Sr felt isn't necessarily the case. After my parents divorced, I only saw my dad a few weeks a year, and then a few times a year, and as an adult, a few times every few years. I honestly can't tell you what was in his heart. I never knew. He died in 2016, and I'll never get to ask. I like to THINK I know the answer, but the not ACTUALLY knowing.....it really hurts.
My dad and I had the same type of relationship. Neither of us are worth a damn when it comes to expressing how we feel, but we know it. When my dad got diagnosed with cancer recently, that all came pouring out of both of us and I think that's the silver lining of it. We got that out. Dale never got that moment, and I think that's the biggest sin of losing Sr. when he left. Because he was just getting to that place where he was ready to be that dad...
I know the feeling.. My pops was the same.. one hard MF'er to read or even speak to honestly.. He just demanded your respect.. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma (asbestos lung cancer) from working at our local power plant, in early 2020, and was gone 13months later.. We had lots of talks, and he sat crying, and apologizing, about being too rough on us kids, yet at 43 I had moved on and realized it made a strong man of me. Men born in the 40's, 50's, & 60's are the last of their kind, not many like them anymore.. Unfortunately we didn't have those talks sooner. Lost him at 67yrs old, and when he was diagnosed he was stronger than most anyone I knew.. 6'5" & 275lbs.. He lost 100 of that in 7months.. God Speed Brother..!! This clip hit close to home, as it did for you I see.. God Speed Brother!!
All these great guests and interesting conversations just can't fill the hole Dale feels for his father. He's talking to hundreds of people when he really only wants to talk to one. I feel for ya man.
Yes, well said. Everybody has come up with ways to come to peace with how Big E left, but the hole is still here for those he left behind. It’s hard to hear Jr talk about moments he wishes Sr was here for these days.
Kind of wish some of these people would have picked up the phone and told Junior some of this 20 years ago but would it have had the same impact? Hard to say. So proud of everything Dale Jr. has become
This is exactly why jr is who he is today..one of the most genuine people I've ever seen, and I believe he is who he is because of dad's love and guidance from above
We can assume that. But Dale Jr. has documented they were not close at all in his early life, Sr. Was not the average dad, paint him as he was, not what YOU want him to be.
Dale Sr had come full circle. He was showing how much he loved Jr by holding back the others. That's my Dale Sr. he was definitely on the right path. Glory to God!@
So true. I have tears in my eyes thinking about it. Love them both like brothers. God is good and brings you moments like this when you need them the most 🙏 ❤.
Wow I teared up listening to this. How can you not Love Hank Parker. Hank is one of a kind I loved his fishing show . Watching Dale JR listening to Hank’s every word about how much he loved his kids , but couldn’t say it is priceless. Love Dale and Hank . What a great show.
This podcast is worth its weight in gold. Dale SR is one of the biggest relatable celebrities of all time. He was a blue collar man’s man. There was way more to him than what he would ever let you see.
Thank you Dale Jr for the bravery of letting us see, first hand, a sort of therapy that your podcast has often been. I think there are many people out there who can relate and this will do them a lot of good.
I'm in tears! I can't imagine what that meant to Dale Jr. I miss him.I never knew him but in my mind I was close to him. I can't explain it and I know I'm not the only one. He really was a special person! Maybe that's why the lord needed him. ❤
This is my biggest fear in life, to have my best friend need to tell my daughter just how much I actually love her because I couldn’t properly express it while I was living.
You are still alive now so tell her exactly why you never told her how much you love her. She will understand & if she doesn't keep telling her anyway and soon she will get it. You are brain dead if you don't start telling her today that you love her. It's never too late as long as you are alive. You can do it Blake.
Blake Please, Please tell her while your alive! It will make a big difference to her & you! You can never get that moment back once you tell her. You & her can say things that you never said or wanted to before. There might be some things she needs to ask you . Like health she might need to know in the future for her health or her children! Like what is heredity & not!
If you are like Sr., your children need HEAR you love them. Don’t be so cold that you can’t say it/show it. ‘Generational traditions’ are no excuse, CHANGE those today.
Dale Jr, I’m real proud of the man you’ve grown to be after nascar. I followed your racing career and was a fan of nascar back in those days. But, TODAY I am a much bigger fan of this Dale Jr. Glad you are doing well and really thriving with this podcast.
I really don't know how Jr held up... I'm choked up teared up.... I remember like yesterday now at 40, being a kid watching the press conference, and crying knowing my hero passed.
Back in 1995 I stood in line for 2 hours at a Chevy dealership here in Texas hoping to get Dale Sr's autograph, The closer I got to him I'm thinking this is the best thing ever,,,When I got next to him I Pretty much froze,,,He signed the hat I gave him and said a few words to me..Later that night I told a friend what happened earlier and said,,,Now I know what it's going to feel like when I'm standing next to God...Bless#3 today and 4ever..
This genuinely made me tear up because a lot of us even myself can say something similar about relationships with family that we regret going about. Damn man!
I was fortunate enough to work as a hunting guide in Iowa years ago & we had Hank, hank Jr & catfish in camp a few years in a row.. enjoyed every minute listening to him and his stories. He is a good man & telling Dale Jr these stories is a testimony of it.
I teared up hearing this story. God Bless Hank for telling Jr. about his dad’s love. Jr. deserves this podcast to hear about his dad. Dale fans deserve it too. My favorite athletes will always be Dale Earnhardt and Nolan Ryan. The list of course is much longer but those are my two number 1’s.
I can't tell you how happy I am to hear Hank tell Jr these conversations he had with Dale Sr. Being a lifelong Earnhardt fan, I love hearing the behind the intimidator image stories.
I believe whom ever see this video will be moved by what Hank told Junior. Like a bullet hitting me in the chest as a father and a wake up call for me as a child of God. Thank you to Dale Jr. for sharing this with us.
You got me on this one, My relationship with my Dad and our Personalities are so Similar. I'm 71 and he has passed on but so many truths were never shared. Things were really different back when our Dads and Grandparents lived, The depression and WW2/Korean Wars. I'm glad Jr. Got to hear that.
This episode is by far the best one I have personally viewed. I lost my father unexpectedly and I have a lot of questions. I wish I had someone like Hank I could talk to about My father.
Just seeing how much of Jr's life has been dedicated to his dad, and very clearly trying to find that connection to his Dad that he missed out on while he was still alive. This feels almost like the closure Jr has been chasing for over twenty years. I had a similar relationship with my dad. He learned it from his and so on. He still doesn't really know how to show it, but he has found a way to let his walls down a few times. I don't know if he'll ever know how much those few times mean to me. I've tried to break the cycle with mine. Hopefully I've succeeded.
I can relate to Dale Jr. My parents divorced when I was young, and my dad didn't know how express his love either. He was 60 before he really told me he loved me. Unfortunately he passed away 10 years ago this week at 65. I feel fortunate to have those 5 years, they were the greatest we had together.
Best podcast ever. Glad for Junior to have heard those words. Also crying for myself because I had often wondered about the state of Dale Sr's soul. Rejoicing.
I wanted to hear the exact thing Jr. wanted all those years. So after my dad's death my uncle came up to me, and said the exact same words to me. It meant more than I could ever explain so I know Jr. has to feel that same feeling.
I love these interviews. It's so great to hear these stories. Man. My Dad and I had a similar relationship. I can probably count on one hand the times Dad told me he loved me over the 18 years we had together. One of those times was a couple of days before he died. There's a whole story that goes with all that too, but yeah. Love that you had Hank Parker on the show.
This has been one of the best interviews I have listened to in a very long time. I think Dale thinks about his dad all the time. It was nice to see some of the raw emotions come out. I hope Hank will be back on again. I truly believe that this has been one of the most meaningful guests that Dale has had on his podcast. I’m sure this conversation carried on long after it finished.
Dale, This episode hit me like a brick to the face. I’m a 6’5 275lb grown man, sobbing with tears rolling down my face. Our fathers are so much alike. I’ve won state titles in sports, won over 100 DLM Features, 10 Track Championships and so much more. But the one thing in life I’ve longed for, is for dad to hug me and tell me he was proud of me. I heard him brag to others about how great I am, But a direct compliment from him, is something I’m certain will never happen. And that hurts… My father looks so much like yours as well, he’s had that same mustache for his whole life, the same hairstyle, build Etc. So I know the things you’ve felt, I know the questions you have, and most importantly I know how it hurts. But I do think Hank is right, They just don’t know how to show it. But, It definitely doesn’t make it any easier…
I’ve seen many many many of the Dirty Mo downloads and I’ve never been as touched and moved as this one. I was and still am a huge Sr fan and just as much of a fan of Dale Jr. But also enjoy Hank Parker. And to see the and hear Hand talk about Sr like he did and the way Dale was moved by what he said gave me chills. Mainly because it reminded me of mine and my pop’s relationship. This download made me tear up just a little.
It's always nice to hear a different side of Dale and listen to the emotions from JR about his dad. Listening to all these stories about Dale make you miss him more and wish he was here to get to know the real Intimidator
Thank you Jr and Hank for sharing this powerful conversation . As you can tell from the comments, Dale Sr as well as the two of you put some humility in the lives of all of us. MANY BLESSINGS. LOVE YOU ALL MAN❤
Mr. Parker this was truly touching. ❤ I know you are known for your outdoor channel but your postings about the Bible are profound! When you spoke about Romans 8:38-39, and a friend. 💯❤❤❤
I was blessed to have met Dale Sr and he was absolutely so gracious and genuine! He was my hero and I will always be thankful that he truly was a worthy hero as so many times when people meet their hero, it winds up being the opposite! I sadly quit watching the last couple years of Jr's career because I no longer recognize the sport that I loved so much of my life and it definitely isn't recognizable now! 😢
It wasn’t until my father really started his battle with cancer, that he held me and said, “ son don’t ever forget I Love You” so glad I was given those words.
We love you Dale JR. My man was your Dads biggest fan and has tons of memorabilia and drove for NASCAR on local tracks as a two time champion being inspired by The Intimidator! After he passed, he became part of Junior Nation and he thinks you are the best human!!! I am so so glad that you got to hear this and to know just how very much he loved you even if he didn't know how to ecpress it. He is still with you and so incredibly proud of the man you have become! Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment and for always being YOU!! ❤❤❤
Me and my wife were at the first race in CA Fontana.Dale Sr was walking behind his car going under the tunnel he walked over as we were leaning against the wall and welcomed us and thanked us for coming.I never forgotten that and became a instant fan . He took time minutes before the start of a huge race . That was very special and we never forgotten..
This is why this show is such a treasure. Dale Jr doesn’t understand the value he’s added to the roots and heart of our sport in the last 6 or 7 years.
Dale Earnhardt Sr, father was the reason why your dad didn't know how to say I love you, i am in the same situation with my parents, RIP, I have tears in my eyes right now, I lost my father when I was 14 yrs old and he was 50, I am the youngest out of my siblings, I tell everyone that I love you, my father passed away on October 10th 1974, same day you were born Dale Earnhardt Jr.. ❤🇺🇸🏁🎣🐟
This is the kind of insight to dale sr that is so heartwarming I can see how full of pride and love he was in the films and piks with all of the family members
My Dad cried like a baby when dale passed. My dad didnt know how to show he loved me either, I always wanted my dad's approvals much like yourself. My dad passed away in 2005 and I still think about him everyday. Me and Dale Jr have alot of similarities. Always felt connected to you because our dads were so similar. 😭
Hank telling them times with Dale is priceless!!! Never got to see Dale or Hank in person but it did my ole heart good to hear them! I never got to meet Jr, but seen you at some races and was one of your biggest fan
Whenever you are thinking about him, he is probably right there. I've heard stories of people that lost a loved one and they say they can feel someone right there helping them. It is real.
I feel the same. My mom who passed in 2017. Will always find a way to show me something significant to us. Many would just related it to coincidence. But constantly when I get that feeling. I'll see something, her name (tammy) not a popular name, or stuff personal to us. It's weird. But I know it's her talking thru the lord. She helped me find my passion for Christianity, bought me MY first Bible on Christmas2016(She was showing me how to find her and find my way home) christmas was her birthday aswell. She died shortly after. She didn't tell many people she was terminal. She kept it to herself. My biggest regrets? Telling her I loved her more. In hindsight All the arguments we had. I wish I could go back in time And change the I hate yous, take the curse words back and just say I love you mom.
I'm watching this and my eyes are full of tears and knowing Dale did love his kids. Dale your father was an inspiration for all of us as much as for you
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I’m sure a lot of us could see this. Can’t imagine how good it was for JR to hear this. Really cool.
So true
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My Dad and Dale Sr were carbon copies. Dad grew up poor in W Ky and was a hard man. I was afraid of him, growing up. When he became ill in his fifties, he started too show me his love. It was still hard for him but I am so grateful. He passed in 03 and I still miss him everyday,
I was surprised JR kept his composure during Hank telling him that stuff. It would have been difficult for me.
Hank Parker is the kind of man when he speaks...you listen. Such a weighty moment for Dale Jr. and us as well listening to Hank's memory about Dale Sr. Spoken with much respect and in a fatherly tone. Pulled the heart strings today.
To me , Hank Sr. is a throwback to when people were honest , hard working , God-fearing , genuine good folks . it s so refreshing to listen to this man !!! 😊❤💯
Everyone needs a Hank Parker in their life. A true man of the Lord that can’t wait to tell everyone of his grace and mercy. What a blessing for JR. to have him as a friend and mentor.
Amen
Instead of having a true man of the Lord in your life why don't you strive to be a true man or woman of the Lord yourself
@@MattHelmSA you absolutely should strive for that, however the righteous soul cannot fight against the world alone. a good soul is doubly better off if there is another godfearer around him.
I'm not sure how Jr. Held it together after that comment. This was absolutely the best podcast to date.
Tough like his Dad..👍
I don't know how he kept it together but I'm sure when he had a moment alone that day he let some tears flow. If you go back and watch the podcast in that moment, watch Dale Jr's neck.. you can see the emotion there
Seriously
This was the best Dale Jr podcast I’ve heard yet. Those words from Hank will be worth so much to him. I never knew Dale Senior but I always could see that he loved his family. I’ve known many great men who adored their families but just weren’t born with the ability to say it!
Hard to swallow. We all could see ourselves in that father situation.
@@vppnbrent alot of moments so far raisng my son when I'd love nothing more than to be his best friend but the kid is too important to me to neglect my responsibility to be his father above anything else.
What did I want to be growing up?
A good dad.
A strange dichotomy when the ultimate success is the day they don't need you for anything... the most cherished accomplishment of being irrelevant to their fontinued prosperity. 💯💯💯
Hank Parker is pure class, one of my favorite people. His hunting/fishing shows with his boys. Just a stand up human being
What a powerful moment. I’m happy for Jr and that he was able to hear that.
Praise God he is in God’s loving arms. The tears I have are tears of joy that your Dad was saved 🙏
Amen to that
Yep I never knew either and felt sick about it until I heard this
Aman. It definitely gave me a peace of mind.
Amen
@@Cts_99 Why would you feel sick about this?
As guarded as Dale Sr. was in not showing a lot of emotion, it had to have been equally as hard for Dale Jr. In what was no doubt the most emotional interview I believe I’ve seen him do. The look was one we can all identify with who miss our dad’s immensely.
I miss my dad too
I’m sure Jr knew Sr loved in his own way but to hear someone tell him how much his Dad loved him was needed more than anything. My Dad is like Sr In expressing feelings so I can relate to Jr that need and feeling to know Dad loves you.
The interview with Kerry was emotional too. There was alot Kerry shared with Dale, Jr. That Dale did not realize. ❤
Amen... Everyday
@@shannonlouise8495 I can speak just to my own personal experience, but saying Jr knew how Sr felt isn't necessarily the case. After my parents divorced, I only saw my dad a few weeks a year, and then a few times a year, and as an adult, a few times every few years. I honestly can't tell you what was in his heart. I never knew. He died in 2016, and I'll never get to ask. I like to THINK I know the answer, but the not ACTUALLY knowing.....it really hurts.
My dad and I had the same type of relationship. Neither of us are worth a damn when it comes to expressing how we feel, but we know it. When my dad got diagnosed with cancer recently, that all came pouring out of both of us and I think that's the silver lining of it. We got that out. Dale never got that moment, and I think that's the biggest sin of losing Sr. when he left. Because he was just getting to that place where he was ready to be that dad...
I know the feeling.. My pops was the same.. one hard MF'er to read or even speak to honestly.. He just demanded your respect.. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma (asbestos lung cancer) from working at our local power plant, in early 2020, and was gone 13months later.. We had lots of talks, and he sat crying, and apologizing, about being too rough on us kids, yet at 43 I had moved on and realized it made a strong man of me. Men born in the 40's, 50's, & 60's are the last of their kind, not many like them anymore.. Unfortunately we didn't have those talks sooner. Lost him at 67yrs old, and when he was diagnosed he was stronger than most anyone I knew.. 6'5" & 275lbs.. He lost 100 of that in 7months.. God Speed Brother..!! This clip hit close to home, as it did for you I see.. God Speed Brother!!
Praying for your dad. I relate so well my dad and I are exactly like you described.
Same here ...my dad was a hard ass
I do not know how Dale Jr. did not tear up after that message. I have listened to it a couple of times and it brings a tear to my eye.
All these great guests and interesting conversations just can't fill the hole Dale feels for his father. He's talking to hundreds of people when he really only wants to talk to one. I feel for ya man.
Yes, well said. Everybody has come up with ways to come to peace with how Big E left, but the hole is still here for those he left behind. It’s hard to hear Jr talk about moments he wishes Sr was here for these days.
Kind of wish some of these people would have picked up the phone and told Junior some of this 20 years ago but would it have had the same impact? Hard to say. So proud of everything Dale Jr. has become
I imagine that is how they all feel even 23 years later.
This is exactly why jr is who he is today..one of the most genuine people I've ever seen, and I believe he is who he is because of dad's love and guidance from above
Amen.
We can assume that. But Dale Jr. has documented they were not close at all in his early life, Sr. Was not the average dad, paint him as he was, not what YOU want him to be.
Dale Sr had come full circle. He was showing how much he loved Jr by holding back the others. That's my Dale Sr. he was definitely on the right path. Glory to God!@
I think I enjoyed that episode more than any of them . Made me tear up a little bit.
The best! Agree with you!
Me too man, me too
So true. I have tears in my eyes thinking about it. Love them both like brothers. God is good and brings you moments like this when you need them the most 🙏 ❤.
Same here
Wow I teared up listening to this. How can you not Love Hank Parker. Hank is one of a kind I loved his fishing show . Watching Dale JR listening to Hank’s every word about how much he loved his kids , but couldn’t say it is priceless. Love Dale and Hank . What a great show.
I literally can't watch anything about Dale Earnhardt that doesnt make me cry ❤
This podcast is worth its weight in gold. Dale SR is one of the biggest relatable celebrities of all time. He was a blue collar man’s man. There was way more to him than what he would ever let you see.
Thank you Dale Jr for the bravery of letting us see, first hand, a sort of therapy that your podcast has often been.
I think there are many people out there who can relate and this will do them a lot of good.
I'm in tears! I can't imagine what that meant to Dale Jr. I miss him.I never knew him but in my mind I was close to him. I can't explain it and I know I'm not the only one. He really was a special person! Maybe that's why the lord needed him. ❤
A very powerful clip. Brought tears to my eyes. Dale's very real & emotional reaction came through clearly.
Social media puts out a lot of BS but this is great stuff. It’s great for Dale Jr to hear this because Dads can be difficult
Anyone else is in tears after this??😢😢😢😢
I'm chopping up onions
This is my biggest fear in life, to have my best friend need to tell my daughter just how much I actually love her because I couldn’t properly express it while I was living.
Just keep telling her while you can. You can do it. 👍
You are still alive now so tell her exactly why you never told her how much you love her. She will understand & if she doesn't keep telling her anyway and soon she will get it. You are brain dead if you don't start telling her today that you love her. It's never too late as long as you are alive. You can do it Blake.
May be easier to write her a letter and either read it to her or have her read it in front of you.
Blake Please, Please tell her while your alive! It will make a big difference to her & you! You can never get that moment back once you tell her. You & her can say things that you never said or wanted to before. There might be some things she needs to ask you . Like health she might need to know in the future for her health or her children! Like what is heredity & not!
Joke with her. Be silly. Tell stupid kid jokes. Laughter is the best medicine. It will open you up and her, too.
This helps a lot of us with fathers like this... I am 59 years old and it still chews at me..
I don’t know how he got through that without tears. Plenty of emotion. Good stuff. Every guest brings good insight into Dale Sr off the track 👍🏻👍🏻
If you are like Sr., your children need HEAR you love them. Don’t be so cold that you can’t say it/show it. ‘Generational traditions’ are no excuse, CHANGE those today.
Dale Jr, I’m real proud of the man you’ve grown to be after nascar. I followed your racing career and was a fan of nascar back in those days. But, TODAY I am a much bigger fan of this Dale Jr. Glad you are doing well and really thriving with this podcast.
I really don't know how Jr held up... I'm choked up teared up.... I remember like yesterday now at 40, being a kid watching the press conference, and crying knowing my hero passed.
Back in 1995 I stood in line for 2 hours at a Chevy dealership here in Texas hoping to get Dale Sr's autograph, The closer I got to him I'm thinking this is the best thing ever,,,When I got next to him I Pretty much froze,,,He signed the hat I gave him and said a few words to me..Later that night I told a friend what happened earlier and said,,,Now I know what it's going to feel like when I'm standing next to God...Bless#3 today and 4ever..
This genuinely made me tear up because a lot of us even myself can say something similar about relationships with family that we regret going about. Damn man!
Yes
I was fortunate enough to work as a hunting guide in Iowa years ago & we had Hank, hank Jr & catfish in camp a few years in a row.. enjoyed every minute listening to him and his stories. He is a good man & telling Dale Jr these stories is a testimony of it.
Such a powerful interview. This one is one of the best ever on this channel.
One of your best shows ever Dale. The emotions were powerful. Thanks for sharing.
I teared up hearing this story. God Bless Hank for telling Jr. about his dad’s love.
Jr. deserves this podcast to hear about his dad. Dale fans deserve it too.
My favorite athletes will always be Dale Earnhardt and Nolan Ryan. The list of course is much longer but those are my two number 1’s.
I can't tell you how happy I am to hear Hank tell Jr these conversations he had with Dale Sr. Being a lifelong Earnhardt fan, I love hearing the behind the intimidator image stories.
I believe whom ever see this video will be moved by what Hank told Junior. Like a bullet hitting me in the chest as a father and a wake up call for me as a child of God. Thank you to Dale Jr. for sharing this with us.
This podcast was really nice to hear What Hank told JR how Dale loved him.
Jr has got such a good heart, and so humble.
Instantly clicked the video and was not expecting to go to church. Wow! I don’t know what else to say except that it got me.
You got me on this one, My relationship with my Dad and our Personalities are so Similar. I'm 71 and he has passed on but so many truths were never shared. Things were really different back when our Dads and Grandparents lived, The depression and WW2/Korean Wars.
I'm glad Jr. Got to hear that.
This episode is by far the best one I have personally viewed. I lost my father unexpectedly and I have a lot of questions. I wish I had someone like Hank I could talk to about My father.
Best episode ever. We really love you too, Junior.
this is a genuinely powerful few minutes. You can tell this shook Jr to his core
In a good way ❤
As a man of 55years i learned so much from this about how my hard ass dad loved me more than i will ever know.✌️ Brian
You can see the love in Dale Earnhardt’s eyes for junior. ❤
Just seeing how much of Jr's life has been dedicated to his dad, and very clearly trying to find that connection to his Dad that he missed out on while he was still alive.
This feels almost like the closure Jr has been chasing for over twenty years.
I had a similar relationship with my dad. He learned it from his and so on. He still doesn't really know how to show it, but he has found a way to let his walls down a few times. I don't know if he'll ever know how much those few times mean to me. I've tried to break the cycle with mine. Hopefully I've succeeded.
I can relate to Dale Jr. My parents divorced when I was young, and my dad didn't know how express his love either. He was 60 before he really told me he loved me. Unfortunately he passed away 10 years ago this week at 65. I feel fortunate to have those 5 years, they were the greatest we had together.
Powerful story! Hank Parker is a stellar person! ❤ So happy that Hank told Dale Jr this story! 😢 Omigosh!!!
Praise God! Best segment ever!
This here shows why we all love YOU so much Dale. Thank you for being so open and sharing with your life with us.
Best podcast ever. Glad for Junior to have heard those words. Also crying for myself because I had often wondered about the state of Dale Sr's soul. Rejoicing.
I wanted to hear the exact thing Jr. wanted all those years. So after my dad's death my uncle came up to me, and said the exact same words to me. It meant more than I could ever explain so I know Jr. has to feel that same feeling.
DAMN IT MAN!!!
Every body needs to hear that
Thanks Junior for allowing us into these conversations.
I still miss Dale. He will always be my favorite sports athlete of all time. Nascar lost its heart in 2001.
I love these interviews. It's so great to hear these stories.
Man. My Dad and I had a similar relationship. I can probably count on one hand the times Dad told me he loved me over the 18 years we had together. One of those times was a couple of days before he died. There's a whole story that goes with all that too, but yeah.
Love that you had Hank Parker on the show.
This has been one of the best interviews I have listened to in a very long time. I think Dale thinks about his dad all the time. It was nice to see some of the raw emotions come out. I hope Hank will be back on again. I truly believe that this has been one of the most meaningful guests that Dale has had on his podcast. I’m sure this conversation carried on long after it finished.
Hunted with Hank and his boys many times. He talked about Dale Sr. all the time. Hank is a gem.
Dale, This episode hit me like a brick to the face. I’m a 6’5 275lb grown man, sobbing with tears rolling down my face. Our fathers are so much alike. I’ve won state titles in sports, won over 100 DLM Features, 10 Track Championships and so much more. But the one thing in life I’ve longed for, is for dad to hug me and tell me he was proud of me. I heard him brag to others about how great I am, But a direct compliment from him, is something I’m certain will never happen. And that hurts… My father looks so much like yours as well, he’s had that same mustache for his whole life, the same hairstyle, build Etc. So I know the things you’ve felt, I know the questions you have, and most importantly I know how it hurts. But I do think Hank is right, They just don’t know how to show it. But, It definitely doesn’t make it any easier…
I’ve seen many many many of the Dirty Mo downloads and I’ve never been as touched and moved as this one. I was and still am a huge Sr fan and just as much of a fan of Dale Jr. But also enjoy Hank Parker. And to see the and hear Hand talk about Sr like he did and the way Dale was moved by what he said gave me chills. Mainly because it reminded me of mine and my pop’s relationship. This download made me tear up just a little.
Love to hear Hanks testimony!
It's always nice to hear a different side of Dale and listen to the emotions from JR about his dad. Listening to all these stories about Dale make you miss him more and wish he was here to get to know the real Intimidator
Thank you Jr and Hank for sharing this powerful conversation . As you can tell from the comments, Dale Sr as well as the two of you put some humility in the lives of all of us. MANY BLESSINGS. LOVE YOU ALL MAN❤
Love listening to Hank.
Mr. Parker this was truly touching. ❤ I know you are known for your outdoor channel but your postings about the Bible are profound! When you spoke about Romans 8:38-39, and a friend. 💯❤❤❤
Gosh- this one choked me right up. It is so hard to express yourself with your kids. I feel both Dale’s pain on this.
There’s no better podcast than this. So many powerful stories it’s incredible. That DJD table and room has really become a special place
I was blessed to have met Dale Sr and he was absolutely so gracious and genuine! He was my hero and I will always be thankful that he truly was a worthy hero as so many times when people meet their hero, it winds up being the opposite! I sadly quit watching the last couple years of Jr's career because I no longer recognize the sport that I loved so much of my life and it definitely isn't recognizable now! 😢
It wasn’t until my father really started his battle with cancer, that he held me and said, “ son don’t ever forget I Love You” so glad I was given those words.
Knew that was my fishin buddy. Great words from a great man
Awesome story.
We love you Dale JR.
My man was your Dads biggest fan and has tons of memorabilia and drove for NASCAR on local tracks as a two time champion being inspired by The Intimidator! After he passed, he became part of Junior Nation and he thinks you are the best human!!!
I am so so glad that you got to hear this and to know just how very much he loved you even if he didn't know how to ecpress it. He is still with you and so incredibly proud of the man you have become! Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment and for always being YOU!! ❤❤❤
Me and my wife were at the first race in CA Fontana.Dale Sr was walking behind his car going under the tunnel he walked over as we were leaning against the wall and welcomed us and thanked us for coming.I never forgotten that and became a instant fan . He took time minutes before the start of a huge race . That was very special and we never forgotten..
This is one of the best he's done for him and every one you loved his Dad.
Anytime I miss my grandpa i always come back to old Dale stories. Hard not to tear up most times
That one gets a feller. Hank Parker seems like a genuine guy, and to be able to share that with moment, what a special time.
Powerful Story it's good to know Dale Sr accepted the Good Lord.
Man you can see it in Jr’s face and eyes that was an emotional thing to hear about his dad.
I'm glad that you were able to share that message with Dale Jr.
I could listen to y’all talk about him all day. This was beyond awesome!
This is why this show is such a treasure. Dale Jr doesn’t understand the value he’s added to the roots and heart of our sport in the last 6 or 7 years.
Dale Earnhardt Sr, father was the reason why your dad didn't know how to say I love you, i am in the same situation with my parents, RIP, I have tears in my eyes right now, I lost my father when I was 14 yrs old and he was 50, I am the youngest out of my siblings, I tell everyone that I love you, my father passed away on October 10th 1974, same day you were born Dale Earnhardt Jr.. ❤🇺🇸🏁🎣🐟
this is the best discussion of DE since his passing.... love the emotion and Hanks stories!
This is the kind of insight to dale sr that is so heartwarming I can see how full of pride and love he was in the films and piks with all of the family members
This was excellent. I never knew the extinct of Hank and Dales's relationship. I could listen to these stories for hours. Great stuff!
Your first victory lane was enough to show how much he loved you. Makes me cry every time i watch it
Hank you could see joy in the eyes of Jr. he knows his dad loved him but it’s nice to hear it from someone close to him. You’re a good man.
My Dad cried like a baby when dale passed. My dad didnt know how to show he loved me either, I always wanted my dad's approvals much like yourself. My dad passed away in 2005 and I still think about him everyday. Me and Dale Jr have alot of similarities. Always felt connected to you because our dads were so similar. 😭
I needed this. Thank you Hank. Thank you JR.
Hank telling them times with Dale is priceless!!! Never got to see Dale or Hank in person but it did my ole heart good to hear them! I never got to meet Jr, but seen you at some races and was one of your biggest fan
Hands down the best episode ever in the history of TH-cam!
I was getting teary eyed😢 when you could hear them words it hit Dale jr on the podcast. These podcasts hit home for a lot of us. Your not alone JR.
Whenever you are thinking about him, he is probably right there. I've heard stories of people that lost a loved one and they say they can feel someone right there helping them. It is real.
I feel the same. My mom who passed in 2017. Will always find a way to show me something significant to us. Many would just related it to coincidence. But constantly when I get that feeling. I'll see something, her name (tammy) not a popular name, or stuff personal to us. It's weird. But I know it's her talking thru the lord. She helped me find my passion for Christianity, bought me MY first Bible on Christmas2016(She was showing me how to find her and find my way home) christmas was her birthday aswell. She died shortly after. She didn't tell many people she was terminal. She kept it to herself. My biggest regrets? Telling her I loved her more. In hindsight All the arguments we had. I wish I could go back in time
And change the I hate yous, take the curse words back and just say I love you mom.
This is by far and away my favorite episode
I'm 57 years old and I'm not sure how many times I teared up during this conversation.
Got tears in my eyes on this one. Big hug Jr. Your Daddy is indeed in Heaven looking down on you and proud of you and your life bud.
This is one of the most powerful conversations I have ever witnessed.
I'm watching this and my eyes are full of tears and knowing Dale did love his kids. Dale your father was an inspiration for all of us as much as for you
I have the same type of Father and sometimes it’s hard to understand but his actions have proved his love. That’s a awesome interview!