Dale Jr. and Luke Kuechly on Concussions, and Leaving the Sport you Love

[@James_williamson]

I don't think Jr realizes how good of an interviewer he is. Great job as always really enjoyed this one especially going outside the box of racing.

[@josephtolnay8277]

This has been by far one of my favorite Podcasts!!! 2 of my All time favorites together!!!

[@Jblach51]

Great interview, Luke was one of the smartest players in football and I miss watching him play

[@darrintyacke4833]

Awesome show today Dale Jr... and Luke... inspiring to see grown, respected and trusted men talk about such a "tough guy" topic... and being okay with facing reality and healthy outcomes. Appreciate you Dale Jr... from out here in Oregon!

[@cjbecker1683]

Well said 👍

[@keithheaton6788]

Luke was a seriously good football player. Respect.

[@billyfox1468]

Statistically the best LB during his time in the league. Total beast

[@AdamFuller50]

He is one of the best to ever play MLB

[@matthewadkins9116]

Luke was and is my favorite Carolina Panther ever! As a fan living in the Charlotte area it is great that he is still around the team and the community. I was at the Thursday night game against New Orleans when he was carted off of the field. It was sold out and you could hear a pin drop. It was such a gut punch. It warms this fans heart to see him doing well.

[@315squared4]

I typically don’t watch a full interview but hearing two of the best in their respective sport talking about similar traumatic brain injuries cutting their careers short is a must listen regardless if you’re a NASCAR or NFL fan. This is a must watch/listen

[@calumjones5198]

Thanks for talking about brain injury I have had multiple concussions and a tbi in the army and never knew they were treatable I was living life where my mind was constantly foggy got treated and now I’m shaper than ever no more brain fog

[@lancefrasier200]

Excellent podcast. Glad Jr. touched on the brain injury/concussion subject with Luke. Always was a fan of Luke and was great to hear some of his story.

[@RussellMotorsports]

So many of us dont have access (or at least feel like we dont) to a guy like Mickey Collins. Super greatful to hear discussions with this. These discussions along with Dale's book helped me majorly with some issues I dealt with. Hearing the story of the baseball player with the current going one way and the boat going the other wiping them out hit me so hard. A lot of people dont realize it can be something that simple that can put you out. Thanks for having these discussions for all of us to learn from!

[@eaglerare1273]

This was great. Love Luuuuuukkkkkeeeeeeeee💪💪💪

[@zahatc]

As an Athletic Trainer it was great to hear these two talk about how they dealt with concussions, how it affected them differently, and the course of action taken to assist their recovery.

[@ConnorGoodson]

This is genuinely one of the best podcast episodes I've listened to in a long time. Dale is a helluva interviewer and so personable. Luke seems like a great dude. 10/10

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Thank you for watching.

[@MarkHerrmann-wf2yq]

What a great and insightful interview with Luke. It was such a shock when he retired, so glad he is doing so well today!

[@PrestonsDen]

Damn this was a good one. Dale actually lets people talk and explain their whole side of the story. This entire podcast was so fluid

[@TEC_Stuff]

I have always appreciated Luke’s on field performance and professionalism. Hearing him talk about the variety of topics in detail during this interview shows how much effort he puts into mentally training himself on all of the details of any topic. This is what sets him apart from many others, his ability to do the study ahead of doing the task. Amazing guy, excellent conversation!

[@evanwilliams6406]

Yeah, he is like Clark Kent almost. Clean and professional off the field and an animal on the football field.

[@nixhydra]

Nice one. Appreciate the in-depth football talk.

[@brentbass3892]

Luke sounds like genius about football. Go coach LUKE!!!!! We love ya in NC. From a Dallas fan...

[@jackielowe2895]

Very intelligent man. Not football fan but enjoyed this interview.

[@brentbass3892]

Luke will never be forgiven for what he did to my cowboys on Thanksgiving but he's one of the best ever! Glad he has stayed in our state and he's healthy. HOF bound

[@unapproachable0942]

So fascinating listening to Luke breakdown plays and the verbiage used. Extremely intelligent.

[@alexmosley2558]

His dad was at my shop today, great guy and raised a great family, Luke is a stand up guy

[@TroySteele17]

I’m 20mins in and I’m fooking loving it.. Let’s go thanks DJD

[@jamesheiden696]

"where are we going"?

[@TroySteele17]

@@jamesheiden696 where ever Jr is driving

[@blainecapano4113]

Definitely watching this entire thing I cannot believe you got Luke on the show that's so cool

[@oneworldonegoal17]

These are so compelling - you can't turn it off - good to cook brunch to it, eat, clean the dishes, send some emails etc! Junebug is a master at getting people to open up and tell their life stories - good job 👍 🏈🕺 M in Miami : )

[@oneworldonegoal17]

PS I'm only in hour one and I can't hang up haha - am doing work social media posts while listening - these are so great and motivating too 🎉 M.

[@thirdsavantbouffant]

Love both Dale Jr. and Luke Kuechly....and great honest conversation about concussions around the 01:24:28 mark and 01:39:44 mark.

[@lancefrasier200]

When Luke touched on him knowing it was time and he had like one game left. He didnt want to do it in training camp etc. I instantly thought of Andrew Luck and the backlash he faced. I always disliked the hate Luck got for that. I always saw it as he wanted to try/play so bad but after all the offseason drills/camps he knew he could not be himself after trying.

[@bentheswitchsportsfan06]

It is so cool to see Dale Jr. back ❤ 😍

[@alrad5686]

Great podcast. Nice to hear Luke talk openly bout his concussions. Two class guys chatting!

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CharlesTheDachshund]

Shoot this is interesting. Kuechly was such a stud

[@bighand1530]

Yeah.

[@jimmullis5582]

Awesome ! Sad that both careers got cut short, but the best decisions not to continue were great ones. Two class guys having a nice conversation !

[@blake002]

We miss you on the Panthers Luke! Dude was a beast!

[@davidthompson5845]

Hey DJ, very nice interview with Luke.

[@sundrop1776]

I’m hearing coach Luke for the Panthers before to long.

[@toddschlicher]

I was always so mad that Notre Dame didn’t recruit Luke. He was phenomenal at BC

[@NaRdo_Slay27]

Fantastic conversation…you can tell Jr respects tf out of LK! Super cool to watch 🤘

[@jakequill9369]

Watching Luke at BC was amazing

[@dondelchulia3189]

Fantastic guest. Absolute beast between you too

[@wesryman]

Great episode ❤

[@BIG_ump]

Born & raised ENC, lifelong Panthers fan. All my people hated Luke retired cuz it was kinda the beginning of the era's end, but everybody i knew "supported" his decision

[@kamakazi832]

Jr is or was way to guilty about his injury fans still an allways will love him an his dad he couldnt control getting hurt better to be alive an healthy

[@edwardhester2865]

Dale , you knocked this one out of the park too , great interview , u fogged it

[@mikehup2383]

Great interview!! Thank you!

[@ForestCityKitty]

Luuuuuuuuuuuuke!!! Future Hall of Famer

[@dustinpennell2823]

Love this!

[@jbs454]

Luke was nominated for the 2025 pro football hall of fame in his first year of eligibility

[@JillBurwell]

This was excellent!!!

[@kellieables2807]

Awesome episode!

[@jeffross7850]

Really interesting thank you

[@CarolinaKid93]

LLUUUUUUUUUKKE!

[@mikeross5927]

Great show!!

[@jesse9638]

Get Cleetus with dale jr. would be massive.

[@ShoggothSounds]

The moment Luke rode off on the cart was burned into my mind. It's a scary moment as a fan and it's nice to see that he can laugh about it now.

[@UntiltedName]

I miss seeing Luke on the field. But he is right. Seeing him at 70%, as he says, would have been frustrating as a fan.

[@pc88k]

Hey! He got his guy.

[@GregorySovine-bt9hj]

I took my son to the Bears training camp in 2010. The enormity of NFL players truly doesn't translate. Julius Peppers met my then 11 year old son and my son came up to his waist 😂

[@korbinsworld24]

Product of Cincinnati, OH.

[@jwhitmire35whitmire10]

When's the last time you have seen a Knee Pad on any football player?

[@dixienormus8406]

My god the adds dont you have enough money

[@golfinfool7233]

Lightweight man! Grew up in North Dakota 30 miles from the Canadian border. Played football outside from a little kid through college year round. Sub zero temps all the time. The Vikings played outside through 1981. What Luke is talking about is normal in December & January!

[@jamesheiden696]

Bruce Campbell}Ash

[@David-qw4lt]

Dale jr is the worst interviewer. Keeps asking questions and not letting Luke answer them

[@UntiltedName]

He needs to have the questions more succinct. Without bringing in 4-5 more layers of personal context. On one hand it's cool that he shares his entire thought process, but it does impede a little.

[@charlesjohnson1978]

Worst shin splints ever. Screw in cleats. Looked kool but were horrible

[@GamePro04]

Nascar can collapse and Trump and Elon both can see lead.

[@ktkt7442]

Mike Davis has just run out of ideas at this point I see

[@thomaszach43]

One of the better guests if you know nfl

[@fishhuntadventure]

WhatchutalkinboutWillis? It always amazes me when people dis something when it has so much meaningful content! Dang, I’m about as far from being a football fan as you can be (never heard his name before for example) and I was intrigued and enriched by the conversation. Better than a self-help seminar or a business coaching event because there were more contemplative elements and “clues” as to how to become great than any of the former. You can benefit and be blessed with wisdom when you are willing to expand your mind!

[@DirtyMoMedia]

@fishhuntadventure 👏🏻