Best Phil Steer Podcasts (2024)

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A World Without Shoes? 32:29

2h ago32:29

32:29

Simon Double and Phil Boyle return with another engaging episode of Inside the Rails. Trainer Simon Earle joins as a special guest, discussing his journey from a jockey to a trainer and his unconventional method of training horses without shoes. The hosts delve into recent horse races, including Champions Day and the Arc, look ahead to the Breeders…

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Charles Allen Talks Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility 37:32

6d ago37:32

37:32

In the latest Hearing the Council podcast interview, Ward Six Councilmember Charles Allen discusses his landmark STEER (Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility) Act, which was recently passed by the Council with key elements having become effective on October 1. The bill is the latest demonstration of the Council's ongoing …

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Christina Henderson Talks Home Health Aides, the STEER Act, and Decreased Opioid Deaths 36:24

10d ago36:24

36:24

In our latest Hearing the Council interview, At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson discusses three key policy areas. First, we update our prior conversation on the opioid crisis in the District with the welcome news that opioid deaths are now on the decline. Second, we discuss how her Certified Nurse Aide Amendment Act, recently passed by the …

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Racing and Shared Ownership - Something For Everyone 32:02

1M ago32:02

32:02

Host Simon Double and Phil Boyle have recorded the podcast earlier than usual this month. Phil looks back at the race performances of his syndicate horses and Simon at the naming of one of his horses. They then discuss racehorse ownership and pay tribute to the retiring legendary trainer, Sir Michael Stoute. The hosts are joined by special guest, D…

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Steering The Future Of Racehorse Ownership 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss their recent activities on and off the racecourse and delve into the performances and challenges of their recent and upcoming runners, Stryder, Bella Cavalla, Bohaather, and Sharp Distinction. They are joined by Louise Norman, the new CEO of the Racehorse Owners Associat…

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Zachary Parker Talks Rhode Island Avenue Development and Budget Wins 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

In our latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker takes a deep dive into development on Rhode Island Avenue. We discuss how a now-funded economic development study of the crucial corridor will build upon the avenue's existing strengths and help it better meet its current untapped potential, all while respecting and pr…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks 17th and U Street Redevelopment 43:23

3M ago43:23

43:23

In our latest #HearingTheCouncil interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau talks about the much-discussed redevelopment at the 17th/U intersection. A compromise rezoning--less than what was initially proposed, but more than critics hoped for--recently received its first approval. We talk impacts on affordable housing, the police and fire dep…

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Weatherbys: The Backbone of British Racing 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss recent syndicate runners and delve into the extensive history of racing's administration with guest Simon Cooper, Company Secretary of Weatherbys. Simon discusses the digital evolution of racing administration, and provides detailed insights into Weatherbys' various func…

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Phil Mendelson Talks Budget Battles Behind the Scenes 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

In a July 1 interview, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson talks about this year's quirky budget process: the mayor's blown budget deadline, the stumbling block created by the Chief Financial Officer but ultimately resolved by the Council, and how even the Attorney General got involved this time around. Plus, the elaborate interplay between these four …

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A Bookmakers View 31:08

4M ago31:08

31:08

Phil and Simon review Royal Ascot and bask in the glory of some winning tips. They discuss their recent syndicate runners and look at what impact the upcoming election could have on racing. William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares Bookmakers joins our hosts to chat about his racing background and how he ended up running Fitzdares who have been around sin…

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Matthew Frumin Talks Out-of-School Time and How to Budget for Schools 43:35

4M ago43:35

43:35

In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin emphasizes the importance of out-of-school time to District youth. He discusses the legislation he introduced on the topic, its prognosis, and how even just the increased attention he has brought to the topic has moved the needle administratively. We also talk ab…

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More Hats Than Simon 38:59

5M ago38:59

38:59

This month, Phil and Simon chat about the early season flat racing action and look ahead at the plans for their syndicate runners in the coming weeks. They discuss upcoming events which make shared ownership such an attractive experience. The guys are then joined by Josh Apiafi, a man with more hats than probably anyone in racing! Josh discusses hi…

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Listening To The DJ 46:22

6M ago46:22

46:22

Phil and Simon pay their tributes to the sadly departed Stefano Cherchi, a guest on ITR in 2023. They discuss the early action on the flat, the end-of-season action over jumps and their own syndicates and horses. They are then joined by Deputy Ireland Editor at the Racing Post, David Jennings. David explains how he grew to love racing and ended up …

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Robert White Talks Public Safety via Vocational Education, Youth Mentorship, and Truancy Reduction 30:41

7M ago30:41

30:41

In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Robert White discusses three youth crime prevention bills he recently introduced: his Vocational Education for a New Generation Act, his Youth Mentorship through Community Engagement Act, and his Truancy Reduction for Student Success Act. Through analysis of vocational educat…

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Zachary Parker Talks “Water is Life,” Youth Fair Wages, and Environmental Justice 32:38

7M ago32:38

32:38

In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker discusses three bills he introduced. His “Water is Life” bill would prevent residential water service shutoffs for nonpayment and facilitate access by tenants to programs meant to help avoiding such shutoffs. His Pay Our Youth a Fair Wage bill would increase wage…

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Behind The Gate Of A Stud Farm 36:51

7M ago36:51

36:51

Phil and Simon discuss the recent Cheltenham Festival and what has been going on with their syndicates. They send their best wishes to recent guest, Stefano Cherchi who was injured in a fall in Australia in March. Sophie Buckley, the stud manager at Culworth Grounds Farm, a stud near Banbury is their special guest. Sophie outlines her role into rac…

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Charles Allen Talks Healthy Homes and Electric Vehicles 31:35

7M ago31:35

31:35

In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen discusses three critical environmental measures his committee has recently tackled: Healthy Homes, e-bike incentives, and electric vehicles. In each case, he discusses how he brought an equity lens to broaden voluntary environmental incentives (not requirements!) …

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What To Look For At the Sales 36:41

8M ago36:41

36:41

Phil and Simon discuss their syndicates and chat about a new development in horse shoes which Phil is about to try on Stryder. Simon has an impressive book of shareholder events upcoming and the guys look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival this month. Matt Colemen from Stroud Coleman Bloodstock joins our hosts for a chat about his role as a bloodstoc…

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A Johnson Double 30:40

9M ago30:40

30:40

One month after chatting with former Champion Jump Jockey, Richard Johnson, this month Simon and Phil are joined by Paul Johnson the head of the National Trainer’s Federation. Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the social benefits that can arise from shared ownership before reviewing the recent action and some of the latest stories …

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Chatting With A Four Time Champion 32:28

10M ago32:28

32:28

Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the progress of their horses along with shareholder social events and chat about current racing issues. They are then joined by former champion jumps jockey, Richard Johnson. From a background in farming, Richard discusses his journey into racing and his riding career as well as what he has been do…

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Ready Freddie Go 36:37

11M ago36:37

36:37

Simon and Phil discuss affordability checks, the Breeders Cup and the November meeting at Cheltenham as well as their own syndicate horses. They are joined by apprentice jockey Frederick (Freddie) Larson who is part of the Mick Appleby team and who was at the Breeders Cup when their horse Big Evs was victorious. Freddie tells us how he got into rac…

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Christina Henderson Talks Opioids as a Public Health Crisis, Giving SNAP a Raise & Free School Lunch 39:02

1y ago39:02

39:02

In her latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson talked about three policy areas close to her heart. First, we discussed her "Sense of the Council" bill encouraging the Mayor to declare the opioid crisis in the District (and its resultant 400 deaths a year) a public health emergency. Second, we talked ab…

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Jumping Ahead with Jack Quinlan 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

Simon and Phil discuss their recent syndicate runners and Simon has been off to the sales where he purchased two new horses for Solario Racing. Our hosts look back at Champions Day at Ascot and look ahead to the jumps season. Jockey, Jack Quinlan, joins Simon and Phil from the car park at Huntingdon Racecourse where he was riding on our recording d…

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In With The New 21:57

1y ago21:57

21:57

Phil has a new horse and Simon is off to the October Yearling sales There is plenty of shared ownership chat, looking at syndicate lounges and the Great British Racing Ownership Days. Affordability checks are still causing plenty of concern to all in racing and our hosts look at what has happened in this area since our last episode. A review of las…

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Matthew Frumin Talks Ward Three for All 47:04

1y ago47:04

47:04

In his sophomore Hearing the Council interview, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin discusses his signature "Ward 3 for All" initiative. Ward Three has a reputation as a land of plenty, but Councilmember Frumin discusses how he plans to make it more welcoming to all the District's residents. From affordable housing and neighborhood schools to acces…

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Anita Bonds Talks Return to Office and Work from Home 40:13

1y ago40:13

40:13

In her latest "Hearing the Council" interview, At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds discusses the essential role the return-to-office movement plays in reinvigorating the District's downtown and to keeping our local budget balanced.In advance of a committee hearing on the topic, we discuss the stark economic realities that underlie the need for an ac…

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Under The Hammer 34:57

1y ago34:57

34:57

Last month saw the first ever “across the card” double for Inside The Rails as both our hosts recorded a winner on the same day! Ownership has “downs” to go with the “ups” and there have been some of them as well, but the joy that a winner can bring easily outweighs any disappointment along the way. After chatting about shared ownership, the recent…

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Charles Allen Talks DC's Many Mobility Options, Plus the Fight for Vision Zero 39:58

1y ago39:58

39:58

In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen discusses two complementary topics: the rich canvas of mobility options available to District residents, and the fight to avoid fatalities among the participants in this system (Vision Zero).From walking to the bus, and scooters to rental cargo bikes, District residents…

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Zachary Parker Talks Tax Credits for Kids/Families, School Safety, & Firearm Industry Controls 36:12

1y ago36:12

36:12

In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker talks about the return of Ward 5 Day, plus the status and prognosis of four bills he introduced: the District Child Tax Credit Act, Financial Support for Families with Children Act, School Safety Enhancement Act, and the Establishment of Reasonable Controls for the Fir…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks Investigating Sexual Harassment, Boosting Public Safety 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

40:36

In her latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau tackles two topics that are fresh from recent headlines: the investigation of sexual harassment in the executive branch, and public safety in the District. She discusses Council legislation to ensure not just that prominent recent sexual harassment claims are investi…

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Just Like A Fine Wine 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

Having learned how to pronounce Caldean last month, the guys are back in the classroom this month, to learn how to correctly say the name of this month’s guest, Stefano Cherchi. Now that we know that the “Ch” is pronounced in the same was as “Chianti” wine, we will be getting it right in the future! Phil and Simon have been all over the country in …

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A Regal Podcast 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

27:28

From Royal Ascot to Kingsclere, it is a regal episode of Inside The Rails! Simon and Phil have experienced mixed fortune on the racecourse with their syndicate runners, but both enjoyed Royal Ascot 2023. After chatting about that and the upcoming syndicate raceday at Nottingham on 21st July, the guys are joined by Anna Lisa Balding wife of royal tr…

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Syndicates Lounging Around at ARC 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

27:25

After reviewing their month and the success of Simon’s horses to follow last month, Phil and Simon look back at the first two classics and ahead to the next two. They are then joined by Rebecca Davies from Arena Racing Company (ARC). ARC has rolled out syndicate lounges across all their racecourses in 2023 and Rebecca tells the guys how this rollou…

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Phil Mendelson Talks Budget 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

In the latest Hearing the Council video interview (from April 21), Chairman Phil Mendelson takes a deep dive into the current year's budget. From the "Incomplete" grade possibly earned by some parts of the Mayor's budget submission this year to the complicated triangular relationship between the Council, the Mayor, and the Chief Financial Officer, …

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The Application of Science 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

38:19

After our first double-guest episode last month, we are at it again when we are joined by joint-training licence holders, Daniel and Claire Kubler. Daniel and Claire combine some fascinating modern science with some good old-fashioned horsemanship in the training of their horses and provide Simon and Phil with an insight into how this has helped th…

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The Original Racecourse Announcer 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

34:19

We are all used to hearing someone on the racecourse public address announcing winners and presentations and providing other details on a race day. Laurie Brannan was the first person to carry out this role back in the 1960s and with his son Philip still doing that job at Newbury and Goodwood, the Brannans are well used to a microphone! This month,…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks Public Works/Operations Committee Priorities, Parking Enforcement, and Vending 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

In her record tenth Hearing the Council interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau talks about the priorities and expansive jurisdiction of her new Committee on Public Works and Operations (which includes contracting, human rights, half of the prior Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and more). We delve into parking enforcement (g…

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Robert White Talks Housing Committee Priorities 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

39:47

In this Hearing the Council interview, we sat down with At-Large Councilmember Robert White to discuss his new committee chairmanship, with the Committee on Housing. For the first time in several years, both housing and homelessness are under the jurisdiction of the same committee, so we discuss the recent clearing of an encampment at McPherson Squ…

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Christina Henderson Talks Out-of-School Time 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

34:05

In this latest Hearing the Council interview, we sat down with At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson to discuss the critical topic of out-of-school time (OST) for our youth. We covered the topic of extended recreation center hours, the new summer camp signup lottery (goodbye, Ticketmaster-style Hunger Games!), how increased youth recreational …

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Charles Allen Talks Transportation and the Environment 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

33:03

In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss Transportation and the Environment with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen. On January 2 of this year, Councilmember Allen took the helm of the Council's Committee on Transportation and the Environment. We chat about his legislative priorities for his new committee, how the popular free DC bus bill …

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Life After Scudamore 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

This month, Simon and Phil have both been racing at Lingfield Park with runners on the same day! They look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival before they are joined by leading jumps trainer, David Pipe. David looks back at his journey into racing and the long relationship between the Pipe and Scudamore families started by his father Martin, whose sta…

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Getting to Know Zachary Parker 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

In this episode of Hearing the Council, we get to know Ward 5's Zachary Parker. We appreciate him taking time out of his first three weeks in office to sit for an interview!We:- Learned how his brothers' economic and health struggles inform his perspective on policy - Discussed just how often people accidentally swap out his name with perennial bot…

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Rishi Talks Racing 37:57

2y ago37:57

37:57

This month, ITV Racing broadcaster Rishi Persad joins Simon and Phil on Inside The Rails. Rishi has covered most major sports in his career but tells us why horseracing is his first love. He discusses his journey into broadcasting, his thoughts on how we might make racing more inclusive and why he thinks that syndicate ownership is such a great exp…

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Getting to Know Matthew Frumin 41:48

2y ago41:48

41:48

In this Hearing the Council episode, we get to know Ward 3's Matthew Frumin. Councilmember sat for his first interview just eight days after being sworn into office--a Hearing the Council record!We discuss:- How he dodged COVID through an entire campaign, but how it caught up with him at the last moment and nearly made him miss his swearing-in- His…

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Janeese Lewis George Talks Green New Deal for Housing 34:59

2y ago34:59

34:59

In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's proposed Green New Deal for Housing legislation--how social housing differs from public housing, what would make this new housing green, and the prognosis for the bill in Council Period 25 (2023-2024). We finish up with our favorite fun closer: which counc…

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Turning The Tables 38:58

2y ago38:58

38:58

Simon and Phil turn the tables on Racing TV presenter, Frankie Foster who has interviewed them on the racecourse several times in 2022. Frankie discusses his love of racing and his recent participation in syndicate ownership. As part of the race day team on Racing TV, Frankie is keen to bring the sport to a younger audience and makes our hosts feel…

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The First Lady of ITV Racing 44:51

2y ago44:51

44:51

ITV Racing broadcaster, Francesca Cumani, joins Simon and Phil to talk about her racing background and to compare and contrast racing in the UK with racing in Australia where racehorse syndicate ownership is hugely popular. With the jumps action now underway, Phil is back in his comfort zone and reviews some of the November action whilst Simon cove…

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Our Man in Bahrain 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

Simon and Phil chat with two-time champion jockey, Paul Hanagan, who joins them from Bahrain where he is riding this winter. Paul tells the guys about his journey into racing and some of his memorable moments as a jockey. As an ambassador for the Good Racing Company, Paul discusses this new initiative which pairs the thrill of racehorse ownership w…

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The Syndicate Ownership Experience 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

Phil and Simon reflect on the possible impact of our change in monarch on the sport of horse racing. They review their own runners over the last month and the action elsewhere and Simon provides listeners with some horses to follow. Syndicate ownership is discussed and all the benefits of shared ownership are outlined. Listeners are given some deta…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks Migrant Services, Abortion Rights, and DC Statehood 32:38

2y ago32:38

32:38

In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss the importance of providing compassionate services to recently-arrived asylum seekers, DC's protection of abortion rights, new Council legislative efforts on both fronts, and how our lack of statehood imperils each.By Council of the District of Columbia

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