Best Kerry Phillips Podcasts (2024)

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Over the Rails: Why is it so Bl***y hard? 38:19

3h ago38:19

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Why does retraining feel so bl***y hard at times? Retraining Racehorses can have its up’s and downs, and can make us questioning both our sanity and our bank balances. It’s very easy to put the face forward of ‘but it’s so rewarding’ (which it is by the way) but what about the times when we feel like giving up is the better/easier answer? “Over the…

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291: Joel Morris on comedy, Cunk and comfort blankets 47:34

3d ago47:34

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How come different people find different things funny? Why is When Harry Met Sally a better film than Love Actually? And can dogs laugh? Helping us to answer all these questions is award-winning comedy writer Joel Morris! He tells us about his new book, Be Funny or Die: How Comedy Works and Why It Matters. We find out what it's like to write jokes …

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Episode 18: RoR Champs Recap with Hannah and Atheby-How having a RoR gives you a magic passport 1:05:21

3d ago1:05:21

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Hannah's first words to me when I asked her to record on the podcast was 'are you sure, I am no one competing at intro level'.......I bumped into Hannah on several occasions within a 24 hour period whilst at Aintree champs. I had no idea who she was, what classes she was competing in, or her journey. What I did love was how she approached working a…

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Episode 17: RoR Champs Recap with Sophie Spiteri 46:08

10d ago46:08

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RoR Champs have just been and gone. In part one of our two episodes dedicated to the RoR Champs Sophie and I have a general catch up. These championships are amazing, but also can be quite daunting for not only people, but the horses as well. Situated at Aintree Racecourse (home of the Grand National) these championships span 6 days and have classe…

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290: Fashion Special with Sophia Lorimer 46:32

16d ago46:32

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Do you really need to follow fashion when you've just had a baby? What's the best way to work on self-esteem? Is it still OK to wear skinny jeans? And why is Ellie in trouble with her Dad even though she's 46? Helping us to answer all these questions is stylist extraordinaire Sophia Lorimer! Known on the socials as @finedtunedwardrobe, Sophia is a …

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Episode 16: Jenni Durrans; Its not about how to train a racehorse and its not about how to retrain a racehorse, its just training of a horse 50:21

18d ago50:21

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Lady Buttons, better known by some as "Queen of the North' became a household name during her racing career, from 33 starts she had 15 wins and the community of people that she had following and supporting her was phenomenal. The colours of purple and white would be seen at every racecourse she attended with her fan base extending far and wide. Pos…

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Episode 15: Lottie and Bonner- From Catfishing on Social Media to Endurance Riders 52:48

25d ago52:48

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We hit the ground running in this episode! Lottie is an amateur rider, who took on a ex racehorse as she ‘liked the look of what she saw on social media posts.’ Her story and journey with Bonner is something that I think we can ALL relate to at various stages and I LOVE how Lottie explains how she and Bonner navigated and are still navigating their…

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Episode 14- Kerry Humphries-Head Travelling groom to 1000 Guineas Winner Elmalka 46:41

1M ago46:41

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Kerry is Full time groom and Head travelling girl for Roger Varian. One of Kerrys highlights for 2024 is leading up Elmalka, who went onto win the 1000 Guineas this year. Kerry talks to us about riding out, what its like to work in racing as a work rider, how horses are prepared and looked after on race day and the ups and downs that come with work…

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289: Ed Byrne on comedy and grief 42:24

1M ago42:24

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What's it like to perform a hilarious comedy show about death? Here to tell us all about it is stand-up legend Ed Byrne. We discuss his 30 year career in comedy and how he got started. Then there's some chat about his latest show, Tragedy Plus Time. We talk about the loss of Ed's brother, Paul, and Ellie explains why his was the funniest funeral sh…

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Episode 13- Richard Phillips; Racehorse Trainer, founder of National Racehorse Week and how Taylor Swift helped National Racehorse Week form 49:50

1M ago49:50

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Richard is a Cheltenham Festival and Listed Flat winning trainer with over 30 years experience of training racehorses to the highest level, both over jumps and on the Flat. With the well-being of our horses at the heart of everything we do, Richard and his team offer a unique, professional, friendly service to all our owners and are proud of giving…

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Episode 12- Sarah Haydon From Hennessey Gold Cup to qualifying for RoR National Championships 56:59

2M ago56:59

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Smad Place won £493,976 in prize money across his eight seasons running over hurdles/chaser for trainer Alan King. While racing he won nine of his 37 starts and retired due to injury. Following his retirement in 2018 he found Sarah Haydon to become his new partner in his second career. Sarah combines being a mum, wife and horse owner whilst also wo…

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288: Comedy legend Helen Lederer 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Helen Lederer! We talk about how she helped pave the way for slags trying to be funny like us. She tells us what it was like to do stand-up in the eighties, alongside the likes of Ben Elton and Ellie's Dad, and we discuss what's changed since. Lederer tells us all about her brilliant book, Not Th…

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Episode 11- Claire Taylor European Bloodstock News- Racing is built on a dream 1:18:39

2M ago1:18:39

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Claire Taylor is the Managing Director of EBN. EBN is one of Europe’s largest online Bloodstock publications with a daily worldwide readership of 10,000+ in addition to thousands of hard copies being distributed daily at all the European Thoroughbred Sales. This episode isnt about Bloodstock, or breeding, it is SO MUCH MORE. We talk about how Europ…

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Episode 10- Phil the Farrier; To shoe or not to Shoe the Thoroughbred, that is the question... 45:32

2M ago45:32

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Shoeing (or not to shoe) the ex racehorse is one of, probably, our biggest, potential, frustrations and headaches when it comes to owning our former stars of the track. It seems that, at times, we cant do right from wrong. In this conversation we talk about shoeing vs barefoot, when to X-ray, what the ‘timeline’ of developing your ex racehorses fee…

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287: Grief, sex and Ronan Keating with Stacey Heale 54:34

2M ago54:34

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What's the best thing to say to someone who's in mourning? Is the second year of grief really the hardest? And who was the lead singer of Westlife? Helping us answer all these questions is the amazing Stacey Heale! She tells us what it was like to lose her husband, Greg, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer on their daughter's first birthday…

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Episode 9: Lydia De Souza-How the ex racehorses of the British Racing School change peoples lives.mp3 54:16

2M ago54:16

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In this episode we talk to one of the yard instructors and manager of the horses at the British Racing School. The British Racing School, in Newmarket UK, is home to 70 ex racehorses who teach people to not only ride, but also a lot about themselves as people and give these people access to various career paths within the equine industry as well as…

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286: Post-election special with Jess Phillips MP 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

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This special bonus episode was recorded on Saturday 6 July, just two days after the general election. We got to interview Jess Phillips MP in front of a live audience at the Birmingham MAC, and she was brilliant. We covered loads of topics including Jess's work in the areas of women's rights and domestic violence, what she wants the new Labour gove…

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285: Wine and writing with Saturday Kitchen's Helen McGinn 45:43

2M ago45:43

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Our guest for this episode is best-selling author, dear friend and Saturday Kitchen wine expert Helen McGinn! She tells us what wine we should be looking for in the shops this summer. We discuss whether Whispering Angel is worth the money, and McGinn gives us some suggestions for budget rosés, cheap fizz, picnic wines, and what to stick in the frid…

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Episode 8 Louise Duffy-Retraining racing Legends with an Eventing Focus 1:09:12

3M ago1:09:12

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We all know about the love and heritage for the Racehorse in Ireland, but what does the ‘retraining scene’ look like across the water? Louise Duffy is an amateur event rider, and has the honour to be considered for horses from trainer Willie Mullins. Louise is probably more recently known for having Dual Gold Cup winner, Al Boum Photo, but her rela…

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Episode 7- Charlotte Alexander- Denman, Saphir Du Rheu, Cyrame and beyond 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Denman, Silviniaco Conti, Saphir Du Rheu, Ulck Du Lin and Cyrname all have two things in common; their trainer, Paul Nicholls and their rider past the post, Charlotte Alexander. The company that these horses have raced in is stuff of HEROS; Altior, Kauto Star, Thistlecrack, Cue Card, Rule the World, Coneygree, Menorah, The Giant Bolster, Mad Moose,…

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284: Beth Morrey on writing novels, loving Christmas, and Billie Piper bumsex 45:15

3M ago45:15

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How do you get a book deal? Is Michael Buble's music for life, or just for Christmas? What's it like to watch your husband simulate anal sex with one of Britain's leading actors? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Beth Morrey! She tells us how her first novel ended up in a bidding war after facing loads of rejections, and how her writin…

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Episode 6- Becky Court-Retraining is Really Just ReEducating 56:01

3M ago56:01

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Rebecca Court is a Showing Rider and has much success on her former racehorses. Aboard Beware Chalk Pit they took the SEIB Racehorse to riding horse Crown at HOYS in 2017, before being crown RoR Horse of the Year. Her other stars are: Desert Joe, Saint Are (winner of £495,195 on the track, 5 time Grand National runner) and now on Festive Fare (trai…

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Episode 5- Joe Grimwade-Its not just about the breeding 50:19

3M ago50:19

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Joe Grimwade is one of the most noted people in the Thoroughbred Breeding industry. His former professional roles include: Broodmare Manager - Whitsbury Manor Stud; Stud Manager at The National Stud, Stud Director at Carisbrook Stud; RoR Yard Manager at Palace House (the National Horseracing Museum). One of his most coveted positions was Stud Manag…

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Episode 1- Bob Champion- Jockey, trainer and horseman 40:04

3M ago40:04

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So first up, someone who needs absolutely no introduction- Bob Champion CBE Whilst probably most famously known for his win of the Grand National aboard Aldaniti in 1981, which was then made into the film ‘Champions) (which I have watched COUNTLESS times) Bob came third in the 1977/78 jockeys’ championship riding 56 winners. His first significant s…

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Episode 3- Sophie Spiteri-An insight into being a Retrainer of Racehorses 42:10

3M ago42:10

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Based in West Wales, Sophie Spiteri has rehomed over 250 former racehorses. Much respected and sought out by some of the UK and Ireland’s top trainers to send their horses to for ‘life after the post’ Sophie not only brings a vast amount of knowledge, but a vast amount of compassion and care for these horses. Sophie calls her self a ‘matchmaker of …

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Episode 2- Tara Best-How your mindset is you biggest asset 54:14

3M ago54:14

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Tara is a business and mindset coach with an equestrian journalism and marketing background. She loves helping her clients in the equine world and beyond with creating more sales, growing their business and building their brands and loves to do this through her proven mindset and marketing framework. She's also a very proud ex-racehorse owner, havi…

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Episode 4- Claire Lewis and Master Wickham-More Success Life after the Post than on the Racetrack. 51:32

3M ago51:32

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Part of the aim of this podcast is to see the thoroughbred in all stages and walk of their lives. A big part of their journey is the life after the post. The accolades and achievements of Master Wicken aka Darsi post racing supersede his achievements on the track. Trained by Paul Webber Master Wicken assessed £157 in Earnings, yet post racing his w…

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Introduction: Who am I and Why This Podcast? 7:40

3M ago7:40

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Why this podcast and why now? A quick insight to the start up idea of this podcast and who I amBy Louise Robson aka Thoroughbred Dressage

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283: Premature birth, neurodiversity, and meeting Oprah, with Caro Tasker 46:10

4M ago46:10

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Our guest for this episode is the amazing Caro Tasker. We cover a huge range of topics, including baby loss, raising autistic kids, and how trauma can help you discover who you are. There's also some much less serious nonsense. Why doesn't anyone use the word git any more? Is being married to a famous rugby player like being in Footballers Wives, o…

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282: Rom coms, politics and peeing with comedians KK and Kerry 47:49

4M ago47:49

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It's a transatlantic party in this episode as we meet KK and Kerry, the world's second best female comedy double act! We hear about their fab show, Six Chick Flicks, and they tell us the best meet cute stories they've heard from audience members. We discuss how they're enjoying their UK tour, including what they think of Scunthorpe and why they lov…

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281: Is Ozempic really a magic pill for weight loss? With Johann Hari 57:55

4M ago57:55

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This episode is all about the new weight loss drug Ozempic - what are the risks? What are the benefits? How does it actually work? Joining us is author Johann Hari, who has written a book all about it. Just to be clear: this is a full and frank discussion about the issues around weight loss, the body positivity movement, and the health risks of obe…

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280: Lisa Jewell on writing books, watching MAFS, and raising teens 50:36

5M ago50:36

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Yes, it really has been 25 years since Ralph's Party was released! You are that old! Here to talk about that book, and all the brilliant ones she's written since, is best-selling author Lisa Jewell. She tells us about her writing process, and how she cured herself of imposter syndrome. Lisa shares her top tips for budding authors, and introduces us…

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Just the Two of Us - Remembering Lee Thorn 42:05

5M ago42:05

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We sit down for a serious chat in this episode as we celebrate the life of Lee, Helen's Mum, who passed away recently. And of course, we manage to have a few laughs along the way. We talk about the kind of person Lee was, and how lucky Helen was to have her as a parent. We discuss what it's like to prepare for the death of someone you love, and str…

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278: Monogamy, bonobos and breakups with Rosie Wilby 58:49

6M ago58:49

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Why do lesbians have the highest divorce rate? How do you navigate an open relationship? What goes on in a sex lab? Answering all these questions is the amazing Rosie Wilby! The comedian and author tells us all about her brilliant books, Is Monogamy Dead? and The Breakup Monologues. We discuss some of the fascinating things she's discovered through…

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277: How to raise a viking with Helen Russell 48:47

6M ago48:47

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What makes the Danish some of the happiest people on earth? How can we steal their ideas, and what's stopping us? Why are Norwegian women like oil rigs? Answering all these questions is the amazing Helen Russell! We talk about her brilliant new book,How to Raise a Viking. Join us as we go on a wonderful journey to a land where the streets are paved…

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