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Dragon*Con's Official Tabletop Podcast - We created this 'cast primarily to answer various questions that have been posed at panels and in hallways where the time to really explore and answer them wasn't available. The majority of the focus is on tabletop roleplaying games, but we plan to hit board games and tabletop minis games here and there along the way as well. New episodes quarterly, or whenever we're able (life, right?). Have a question or topic for us to kick around? Let us know!
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There’s nothing more heart pounding than a horse race. There’s a reason it’s “the greatest two minutes in sports.” We are excited to take you behind the scenes. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with the individuals driving the business. We will cover their major successes, failures, and tips to succeed in the game. Welcome to our world.
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Episode 5-2: From $25K Claiming to the Breeders' Cup Classic - Jose Hernandez, Math Wizard, & Wynwood Thoroughbreds
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You don’t have to be a math wizard to figure out Math Wizard was a great claim.Originally claimed by previous connections out of the same $16,000 maiden claimer that saw Maximum Security win by over 10 lengths, and again out of his next start, John Fanelli and trainer Saffie Joseph stepped up and tagged Math Wizard for $25,000 off a 18 ½-length win…
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Episode 4-2: Your Best Bet In Thoroughbred Racing Partnerships - Jared Shoemaker & Pocket Aces Racing
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When someone names his racing syndicate after a poker term, you can bet there is a story behind it. Hear how Jared Shoemaker, head of Pocket Aces Racing, came up with the idea of horse ownership while playing poker with his friend and fraternity brother Marc Wampler back in 2005. Taking a passion for horse racing developed at a very young age with …
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Episode 3-2: Taking Off & Ascending - Mike Piazza & Zilla Racing Stable
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What’s in a name? Mike Piazza, syndicate manager of Zilla Racing Stables, shares the same name with a Hall of Fame baseball player but there is no confusing the two. Horse racing is his game, and you can hear the passion he has for the sport when you listen to the newest episode of “For The Love Of The Game” podcast, presented by Horsebills.com.Gro…
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Episode 2-2: The Love Of The Game Never Leaves You - Bing Bush & Abbondanza Racing
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Being from Kentucky, Bing Bush fell in love with horses at an early age. Galloping horses for years he had a decision to make, stick with horses or go to law school? As it turns out, you can have both in life. Listen to his story on how he has built a syndicate of abundance with Abbondanza Racing.
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Episode 1-2: From Indiana Grand to Ascot - Harlan Malter & Ironhorse Racing Stable
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Top hats and tails are a far cry from Indiana Grand but not for Ironhorse Racing. In this podcast we interview Harlan Malter, managing partner and founder of Ironhorse Racing Stable, about his passion for the sport of kings, why sports fans need to try horse ownership, and the rise of Ironhorse Racing Stable. Success like this doesn't happen often …
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In which we talk about various approaches to planning coherent and successful rpg campaigns. - Modules and Railroading - The improv/spontaneous/"ideas-in-a-cloud" approach - Event-based approaches; the campaign "timeline" - Site/Setting-based approaches; here's what's going on - get involved where you like - Having PCs decisions make a real impact …
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Episode 6-1: From Businessman to Horseman - Andrew Lerner
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Andrew Lerner is not your average horse trainer. He was not raised in a barn or on a farm. He was a successful businessman with a passion for horse racing. So, why not go all in? After an incredible Del Mar summer meet in 2018, his success has maintained a high cruising speed in 2019 and he’s showing the racing world he is for real. His passion for…
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Episode 5-1: Posterizing Partnerships - Nick Cosato & Slam Dunk Racing
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The name Nick Cosato picked for his racing venture couldn't be more befitting. Slam Dunk Racing has been scoring wins as easily as giving the ball to Shaq in the post. However, succeeding at the top of any sport only comes from years of dedication. Coming off their best season yet, with over $1 Million in earnings, Nick drops some dimes from his 20…
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Brad Weisbord wears great suits, drives nice cars, and has a mysterious charm about him but that’s not why he’s Golden Eye. Brad has a talent for finding pure gold in the horses he selects for his clients. His resume reads like that of a Hall-of-Famer including winning the Triple Crown, KY Oaks, BC Distaff, Preakness, Belmont, Travers, etc, and he’…
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Episode 3-1: A Breeders’ Cup Dynamic Duo - Peter Miller & Brian Trump
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Some watch history, others make it happen. It's tough to win a Breeders' Cup race, a rare occurrence to win back-to-back, but winning two back-to-back has never been accomplished, until now. Trainer Peter Miller and Rockingham Ranch Director of Operations, Brian Trump, are the team behind Roy H and Stormy Liberal. This is their story.…
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Episode 2-1: The 47 Year Old Overnight Success - Michael W. McCarthy
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Michael W. McCarthy has worked with some of the best horses in the world. Now he has a few standing behind his own webbings. Proclaimed as having the "Best Trainer Performance" in the 2018 Breeders' Cup, hear why his story is anything but an overnight success.
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Episode 1-1: From Van Driver to Leading Horse Trainer - Richard Baltas
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Richard Baltas' career has skyrocketed over the past 4 years, cementing himself as a force in the Southern California training ranks. We caught up with Richard at Santa Anita Park to discuss his road to success, including all of the twists and turns. From van driver to top horse trainer, this is his story. Stay tuned after Richard's interview for e…
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In which we talk about running horror games. Our perspectives on what it takes to make a really good horror game, some useful tools and tips, and things to watch out for. - Horror Scenes vs Horror Campaigns - Laying the Groundwork / Player Buy-In - What *is* a "Horror Game"? - Be Up-Front, or Count on Players to Pick Up Your Cues - Table Atmosphere…
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In which we talk about encouraging passive, unengaged, or otherwise minimal-effort gamers to get a little deeper into character, narrative, and roleplaying. Plus the usual tangents and related bits. - The 'problem' and what it means - Passive players - Pushing the player's buttons - Setting the expectations - Giving cues, planting seeds - Using the…
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In which we talk to Keith Baker and Jenn Ellis of Twogether Studios about Illimat - the modern classic card game they dreamed up with the Decemberists. Editor's Note: Technical issues resulted in a somewhat garbled audio quality. We attempted to troubleshoot this for some time, but time was short and we'd already rescheduled once so we decided to r…
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In which we discuss the various forms of "problematic" tabletop RPG players we've encountered, and how we've addressed those issues + some related tangents. - Is there really a problem? - Differing play styles / what people want out of the game / knowing your group - The Annoying Player - The Disruptive Player - The Checked-out/Inattentive Player -…
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In which we kick around some tips for those new to running tabletop roleplaying games - i.e., "GMing" - and what to do when you're setting up your first session. - A game, and knowledge thereof - A Setting - Something To Do - The Preface and First Scene - Pacing - When things go wrong unexpectedlyBy The Table Dragon
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