Best Horseplay Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 084 - Genes, Games & Geography 55:53

14h ago55:53

55:53

Do you know what software error which we all face, caused names of genes to be reported erroneously in multiple studies? Do you know which party game invented in Russia in the 1980s was based on the fact that an informed minority would always win over an uninformed majority? Tune in to find out!! You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.…

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S7E52: $1 million for Penn Derby & 73 cents for what? 1:04:35

20m ago1:04:35

1:04:35

The Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes are the last Grade 1 chances for 3-year-old dirt routers to compete in their own divisions. With Thorpedo Anna among them, they will race for $1 million in each of those races Saturday at Parx. That is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Track announcer and sometimes handicapper Jessica Paquette prov…

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Episode 083 - Johns, Jerry & James 1:02:05

1d ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Do you know how in 1951 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a young black woman suffering from cervical cancer changed the face of modern medicine? Do you know what is the Indian equivalent of a Nepali Jerry? Do you know how a tribute on MLK Day in a town in Florida, turn into a huge gaffe, by a simple error in naming? Tune in to find out!! You can reach us…

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S7E51: Exclusive: Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen 1:30:24

6d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

An exclusive interview with Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen is the feature this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Carstanjen provided 45 minutes of his time to answer a wide range of questions at CDI’s corporate headquarters in Louisville, Ky. He discusses long-range plans for the company’s racing properties as well as snapshot of Church…

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Episode 082 - Potatoes, Poets & Primates 1:02:17

5d ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Do you know which famous 18th century racehorse was named after a misheard version of a root vegetable? Do you know which famous movie derived its name from an Alexander Pope poem called 'Eloisa to Abelard'? Do you know what punny name was given to the trio of female primate researchers Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutė Galdikas? Tune in to fin…

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S7E50: Couch surfing from Del Mar to Ky. Downs to Colonial 1:14:18

7d ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Closing weekend at Del Mar, big-money races at Kentucky Downs and the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs fill a busy weekend that gets the attention of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Getaway Car is the favorite for Sunday’s Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity, a race that has produced seven Kentucky Derby winners. SF Racing managing partner Tom Ryan discus…

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Episode 081 - Vibing, Vexillology & Vaudeville 56:54

12d ago56:54

56:54

Do you know which iconic snack was popularised by an Indian political party? Do you know which country has infamously committed multiple political faux pas when it comes to the flags of other countries? Do you know which present day tribe is famously polygamous and chooses their chief through a specific display of physical and athletic prowess? Tun…

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S7E49: Girl meets boys 2.0 1:30:56

14d ago1:30:56

1:30:56

The Labor Day holiday brings the Grade 1, $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, opening week at Kentucky Downs and closing weekend at Saratoga. They also are conversation starters this week for the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. FanDuel TV’s Christina Blacker offers local knowledge from Del Mar, including her assessment of the summer season and her thoug…

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S7E48: Stars of Travers, Del Mar & customs 1:12:41

21d ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Thorpedo Anna’s run against males and The Chosen Vron’s bid for a seventh consecutive victory provide transcontinental topics for this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. At Saratoga, trainer Kenny McPeek discusses Thorpedo Anna’s start Saturday in the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers Stakes, a race that has not been won by a filly in 109 years. He also p…

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Episode 080 - Swimming, Pole Vaulting & Horseplay (The Olympics Bonanza) 51:36

28d ago51:36

51:36

Do you know which practically unbeatable Olympic records were made in swimming? Do you know how Sergey Bubka dominated the world of Olympic pole vaulting? Do you know which German equestrian athlete holds an indomitable Olympic record? Discover a world of mind blowing Olympic trivia! Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.in…

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S7E47: A retiring trainer & the great Plate north 1:28:18

1M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

From a retiring trainer to a classic preview to weekend tips. They are part of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Karl Broberg spent 15 years running his stable and had a run as North America’s winningest trainer. He explains the reasons and challenges that have led him to leave the role. He speaks openly about the problems that drove him to this …

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S7E46: Arlington Million, Saratoga are podcaster’s dream 1:16:40

1M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

The Grade 1 Arlington Million is Sunday at Colonial Downs. Even though the race and the journey there were pushed back a day because of tropical storm Debby, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod was not. This episode originates from the road to Virginia. Track announcer and podcast host Jason Beem offers his insights into the Million, the Beverly D. (G2) and…

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Episode 079 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Do you know what the call sign on Indian planes starts with? Do you know why some compartments on Indian trains have "LV" mentioned on them? Do you know what was unique about the car model "Badal" released by Sipani Automobiles in India in 1975? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/Facebook: …

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S7E45: Whitney, Hirsch, Hambo & the overrated 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Three big race days at three big tracks share the focus this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes featuring Pegasus World Cup (G1) and Met Mile (G1) winner National Treasure is one of the Saratoga races discussed by New York Racing Association TV analyst Acacia Clément. She also will touch on the Test (G1), the…

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Episode 078 - The Olympics, Marvel Comics & The Northwest Passage 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Do you know which Olympic sport got its name from a Connecticut Pie Manufacturer? Do you know what Snikt means? Do you know the enduring legacy of a ship which set out in 1852 to find Franklin's lost expedition in the Northwest Passage? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/Facebook: https://w…

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S7E44: Lighting cauldron in New York & Paris 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Covering someone racing at Saratoga and someone who covers horse racing from the site of the Paris Olympics. They are part of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Jaime Torres talks about his ride Saturday on Preakness winner Seize the Grey in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. He talks about having to go against Sierra Leone and Fierc…

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S7E43: Repole and the Del Mar singers 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

Opening day at Del Mar and the Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park are the focus of this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Mike Repole, who owns the favorite Mindframe and Eclipse Award winner Fierceness, discusses his thinking into whether to send both horses to the post Saturday for the Haskell. He also talks about hav…

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Episode 077 - Assassination, Alamos Fission & An African Nation 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

Do you know which American presidents have survived an assassination attempt? Do you know which African nation is named after a wealthy 15th century Arab merchant? Do you know what are the names for various emergency sirens? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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S7E42: They’re off at Saratoga 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

The opening at Saratoga 2024 and Saturday’s Grade 1 Diana Stakes are front and center on this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. TV analyst Maggie Wolfendale Morley of Fox Sports and the New York Racing Association discusses some of the most-anticipated races this summer, including next month’s Travers (G1) as well as the early highlight…

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Episode 076 - Bullfighting, Broadway & Breaking Bad 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Do you know which 11 American states are named in honour of important people? Do you know which iconic speech, inspired by a Dylan Thomas poem, was written in a span of only 5 minutes? Do you know what's the difference between Broadway and off Broadway? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/Fa…

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S7E41: All about computer betting 1:42:04

3M ago1:42:04

1:42:04

Computer-assisted wagering. Is it the wave for all future betting on horse races, or is it the scourge that will drive gamblers away from the game? That is the theme of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Elite Turf Club president Scott Daruty and professor and horseplayer Marshall Gramm are together to talk about the ins and outs of what has come …

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Episode 075 - Native Americans, Mount Rushmore & The New York Times 1:24:30

3M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Do you know, for what humanitarian cause did Native American tribes got together and raise money in 1847? Do you know who is in the line of succession to be president if the sitting president and vice-president die? Do you know what was unique about the NYT crossword puzzle of Nov 5, 1996? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://…

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Episode 074 - Cows, Beer & Treasure Island 52:01

3M ago52:01

52:01

Do you know which ubiquitous word in modern medical parlance comes from the Latin for cow? Do you know which island in the Caribbean hosts two countries and is mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island? Do you know what unit of measurement is used by bartenders when they add 6-8 drops of an ingredient in a cocktail? Tune in to find out!…

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Episode 073 - Boxing, Smokestacks & Top Level Domains 48:54

3M ago48:54

48:54

Do you know which world famous monument was once described as a gigantic black smokestack? Do you know what the name of a seaport in Indonesia has to do with the world of boxing? Do you know which country's top level domain was *.dd? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/Facebook: https://www.…

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S7E40: Tales from a half-century in racing 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

More than a half-century in the racing industry has taken Jon White into myriad roles from writer to steward to TV analyst to handicapper. He just retired after 15 years as the track handicapper at Santa Anita. White talks about his career and has stories to go with it on this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The writer of the morning line for eight …

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S7E39: Calling all charts 1:23:47

3M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Past performances are written largely from the charts generated from every horse race run in the U.S. and Canada. Just how are they written? What does it sound like when a chart caller chronicles a race? How has the process advanced over the years? How are differences of opinion about track conditions resolved? Steve Peery and Rowan Ward of Equibas…

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Episode 072 - Computer Bugs, A Conspiracy & A Murder 51:41

3M ago51:41

51:41

Do you know what programmers call a bug which disappears or alters its behavior when you try to debug it? Do you know what terms of venery are? Do you know what trope was named by Spike Lee based on African American characters that he had observed in movies such as 'The Green Mile' and 'The Legend of Bagger Vance'? Tune in to find out!!You can reac…

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S5E38: Farewell, Golden Gate Fields 1:44:03

3M ago1:44:03

1:44:03

The closing last weekend of Golden Gate Fields and the future of California racing are the subjects of this special edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. A reunion by phone of Hall of Famers Jerry Hollendorfer and Russell Baze highlights this episode. Arguably the most successful trainer-jockey combination in racing history and unquestionably the …

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S7E37: What’s right with this Belmont Stakes picture? 1:32:06

4M ago1:32:06

1:32:06

One final preview of the Belmont Stakes features an expert from the race’s new backyard, an owner whose horse might be a wise-guy pick for the race and a handicapper who has become a familiar voice on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. New York Racing Association TV analyst Andy Serling is at Saratoga, where the Belmont will be run this year and next. He …

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S7E36: Belmont Stakes hare-core handicappers 1:25:08

4M ago1:25:08

1:25:08

Deep analysis of every horse in Belmont Stakes 2024 is ready to hear now with the hard-core handicappers pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Racing Nation handicappers Mark Midland and Ed DeRosa in Kentucky are joined by DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello in Las Vegas. They go through the entire field from 1 to 10. They wi…

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Episode 071 - Dictators, Cardinals & Playwrights 1:05:21

4M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Do you know which American city got its name from a Roman dictator famous for giving up his dictatorial powers? Do you know what Cardinal Richelieu (villain of the three musketeers) invented which is part of our daily lives? Do you know which famous playwright who has punched up many film scripts has only ever been credited once, when he has acted …

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S7E35: You already are at Saratoga 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

An early preview of the Belmont Stakes is the centerpiece of this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. New York Racing Association TV analyst Sara Elbadwi, a fixture on Fox Sports, offers some early analysis of the Belmont as well as the Grade 1 Met Mile, both of which will be run next Saturday for the first time at Saratoga. Preakness win…

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Episode 070 - Arabian Nights, Unreliable Narrators & Conspiracy Theories 55:43

4M ago55:43

55:43

Do you know which member of the Barmakid family is a well known name from pop-culture and also appears in the Arabian Nights multiple times? Do you know which author went to India to write a story set in Portugal but ended up writing a novel famous for its unreliable narrator? Do you know which famous 20th century conspiracy theory features the div…

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S7E34 Stakes are on the holiday grill 1:13:03

4M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

A recap of the Preakness, a preview of the Belmont Stakes and some holiday-weekend handicapping are part of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. From Fox Sports and In the Money Media, New York Racing Association TV analyst Jonathon Kinchen offers his take on the Triple Crown series so far plus some early thoughts about betting the Belmont Stakes ne…

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Episode 069 - Etymology, Cognate Words & Shakespeare 52:31

4M ago52:31

52:31

Do you know what was unique about Cate Blanchett's Oscar win in 2005? Do you know what name derived from a snack was given to the cheap front row seats in theatres in the heyday of Vaudeville? Do you know what a Nisba is and what it has to do with the famous Persian poet Rumi? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram…

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S7E33: McPeek has Preakness 2024 on his to-do list 1:08:32

4M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

From Baltimore, two Kentucky Derby-winning connections are among the guests previewing Preakness 2024 on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Mystik Dan’s trainer Kenny McPeek and co-owner Sharilyn Gasaway talk about the experience of winning the Derby as well as their colt’s chances of continuing his quest to become U.S. racing’s 14th Triple Crown champion…

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S7E32: Preakness hard-core handicappers pop-up 1:12:01

4M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Deep analysis of every horse in Preakness 2024 is ready to hear now with the hard-core handicappers pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Racing Nation handicappers Mark Midland and Ed DeRosa in Kentucky are joined by DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello in Las Vegas. They go through the entire field from 1 to 9. How will they…

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Episode 068 - Von Braun, Lopez & Parr 56:00

4M ago56:00

56:00

Do you know what serendipitous name did Werner von Braun give to the leader of the Martians in his sci-fi novel? Do you know what character Mario Lopez played in the short film 'A Recipe For Seduction'? Do you know what was Jerry Parr inspired to do after watching a film about a secret service agent, and how did life come a full circle for him? Tun…

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S7E31: Clem and Slappy and the Preakness 1:25:26

5M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, a look back and look ahead are on the menu this week for the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. TV analyst Kaitlin Free talks about her uncannily accurate forecast of the Derby in addition to her early analysis of next week’s second jewel of the Triple Crown. Brian Hernandez Jr., the first jockey in 15 years to wi…

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Episode 067 - Comics, Anime & Fatal Diseases 59:01

4M ago59:01

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Do you know which comic character is the official mascot for the Space Flight Awareness program? Do you know which anime was adapted into a 90s Hong Kong film starring Jackie Chan? Do you know which Indian surname or last name references perfume sellers? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/F…

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S7E30: Drinking games for Derby cast of thousands 1:41:41

5M ago1:41:41

1:41:41

From Louisville, the cast of thousands has its annual gathering for the regular Kentucky Derby 2024 episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Fox Sports handicapper Chris Fallica offers his assessment of the Derby as well as the memory of his biggest score from five years ago. Sierra Leone co-owner Brook Smith, Forever Young’s trainer Yoshito Yahagi, …

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Episode 066 - Indian Railways, Ramadan & French Literature 48:09

5M ago48:09

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Do you know what major change was brought to the Indian Railways by minister Madhu Dandavate? Do you know which is the only place in the world where the Ramadan fast is broken at two different times on the same day? Do you know which famous character was inspired by the fictionalized life of Charles de Batz de Castelmore? Tune in to find out!!You c…

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S7E29: Kentucky Derby hard-core handicappers pop-up 1:56:26

5M ago1:56:26

1:56:26

Deep analysis of every horse in Kentucky Derby 2024, even the also-eligibles, is ready to hear now with the hard-core handicappers pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Racing Nation handicappers Ed DeRosa and Mark Midland and DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello in Las Vegas go through the entire field from 1 to 20. Plus 21 a…

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S7E28: Kentucky Derby sounds less thumpy 1:16:52

5M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

With a week to go until America’s biggest racing holiday, Kentucky Derby 2024 and the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks are the focus of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas discusses his Derby horse Just Steel and his Oaks filly Lemon Muffin. He also has some thoughts about how conservative rival trainers are in racing their…

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Episode 065 - Tennis, Iridium & The Ten Commandments 1:07:31

5M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Do you know which were the only four countries to win the Davis Cup until 1973? Do you know what clever tagline was the motto of the Iridium satellite phone network? Do you know why there are numerous Ten Commandments monuments all across the United States which popped up in a span of a few months in 1956?Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atIns…

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S7E27: Champion horseplayer identifies 5 best Kentucky Derby horses 1:25:11

5M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Some early handicapping tips for Kentucky Derby 2024, an insider’s look at one of the contenders in the race and some handicapping for this weekend’s Preakness 2024 qualifiers are front and center on this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. National Horseplayers Championship winner Mike Gillum checks in from Indianapolis with his five horses whom he cou…

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Episode 064 - The Olympics, The Simpsons & A Looney Tune 58:38

5M ago58:38

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Do you know the distance between the East Terrace of Windsor Castle and the Royal enclosure at Franco British Exhibition ground? Do you know what clever headline was used by a number of publications when a famous band cameoed on The Simpsons? Do you know what goof-up was common to Avengers: Infinity War, Platoon and the Prisoner of Azkaban? Tune in…

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S7E26: Last Kentucky Derby prep, Apple Blossom & the eclipse 1:16:14

5M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

The Grade 1, $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn and the last Kentucky Derby 2024 points prep at Keeneland are the focus of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Track announcer Matt Dinerman will offer his insight on Saturday’s Apple Blossom as well as his first season calling races in Arkansas and his new assignment this summer as the v…

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Episode 063 - Assassinations, Fox Terriers & Spice Girls 45:35

5M ago45:35

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Do you know which Bollywood movie was inspired in part by the novel "Z" which in turn was inspired by the assassination of Grigoris Lambrakis? Do you know what in the world of arts and entertainment was inspired by the painting by Francis Barraud of a Fox Terrier named Nipper? Do you know which Oscar winning actress took her stage name from a Spice…

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S7E25: Jack Frost nipping at your Kentucky Derby preps 1:34:27

6M ago1:34:27

1:34:27

The last three major preps of the season will fill the field for Kentucky Derby 2024. This week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod comes from Keeneland, site of this weekend’s Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione will discuss Sierra Leone, who is one of the top contenders not only in the Blue Grass but also for the Derby. Stanley Cup champion a…

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