Best Amplify Horse Racing Podcasts (2024)

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Answering YOUR Questions About the Mentorship Program! 1:00:26

16h ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Become an Amplify Mentor or Mentee! In this special episode, originally aired live on June 20, 2024, we bring you an insightful Q & A session hosted by Amplify’s Annise Montplaisir and Mary-Courtney Combs, dedicated to answering all your questions about the Amplify Mentorship Program. Whether you're a potential mentor looking to share your expertis…

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Colour signifies culture with Kitiya Palaskas 54:28

1d ago54:28

54:28

Kitiya Palaskas is a Greek/Thai multi-disciplinary designer living in Naarm. We chat about: Discovering her mix through DNA testing Her art sabbatical in Thailand Turning 40 and entering a new phase of life Having an identity crisis Can you appropriate your own culture? Feeling seen in colours, plants and precarious piles Growing up moving around t…

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Episode 51: From the Mid-Atlantic to the Bluegrass, Sara Gordan Tells Her Own Story 1:00:26

7d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Since moving to Kentucky from Maryland a few years ago, Sara Gordon has become a prominent figure in the world of horse racing media. If you’ve ever scrolled the social media channels of the trade publication, the Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN), you’ve seen the fruits of Sara’s labor. She’s often awake before dawn to capture content at the track or …

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I can’t shut the fuck up with Milo Hartill 52:57

16d ago52:57

52:57

Milo Hartill is Botswana/Australian, and a model, performer & fat queer content creator living in Naarm. We chat about: Musical theatre school Growing up in Perth Always being the only black person in the room “I’m not racist but…” Capitalism catching on to race Triple bi - bisexual, biracial, between fat and skinny Being asked to be ‘sassy’ in aud…

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Raising the Bar for Equine Welfare with Amber Wells 1:03:07

24d ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Amber Wells joins the Amplify podcast to discuss social license to operate as it relates to horses' emotional well-being, also known as their affective state. Amber's passion for horses began in her childhood when she participated in rodeo and 4-H, where her interest in both horses and extension education were sparked. Amber is currently pursuing a…

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Being Brave 39:57

1M ago39:57

39:57

This weeks episode is just us gals. We chat about: Maria started going to a queer Maori singing group Maria does her pepeha (introduces herself in te reo maori) The line between private and public when creating art and content Feeling pigeonholed to only talking about race in projects Visible diversity vs white decision makers POC artists carving o…

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Episode 50: Track to Arena: Riding Thoroughbreds with Aisling Carrol 1:07:12

1M ago1:07:12

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This week on the Amplify Podcast, we're joined by Aisling Carrol, a talented Thoroughbred rider and dedicated horsewoman. Aisling wears many hats in the equine industry, most of which involve being in the saddle or working closely with horses. Her roles include exercise rider, barn foreman, and 3-day event rider. Growing up, Aisling spent much of h…

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All mixed up with Jason Om 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Jason Om is Cambodian/Eurasian Malaysian, an ABC journalist and the author of All Mixed Up. We chat about: Language around being ‘multiracial’ Being Eurasian in Malaysia v Australia Rebellious women in his family His parent’s newspaper personals ad meet cute Cultural exemptions Being the traditional Cambodian son Going to Cambodia with his dad Redi…

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Episode 49: Meet the voices of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! 51:29

2M ago51:29

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On this episode, co-hosts Annise Montplaisir and Kaitlin Christopherson take the spotlight in a solo episode. Join them as they reintroduce themselves, three years after starting the podcast. Annise and Kaitlin share similar backgrounds, growing up in families without equine ties, far from Kentucky, and building their early foundation of horsemansh…

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Walking towards your culture with Jen Cloher 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Jen Cloher is Māori (Ngāpuhi & Ngāti Kahu) and Pākehā. They are a song-writer and performer living on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm (Melbourne). Jen joins us ahead of her solo Australian tour in June and July. We chat about: Being multiracial as opposed to biracial Growing up away from Aotearoa Those awkward and joyful moments when reconnecting …

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Episode 48: Finding opportunities to make connections with Evan Ferraro 39:26

2M ago39:26

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Annise Montplaisir is joined by Evan Ferraro, Director of Marketing at Fasig-Tipton, North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company. Evan grew up in the Thoroughbred industry in California, and was determined to become a horse trainer like his father until a post-college internship at Fasig-Tipton changed the course of his career. Evan talks a…

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Look at that horse 46:43

2M ago46:43

46:43

Today we are chatting to each other, about: Do biracial apples taste better? Our fav mixed-race comedians at Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Aurelia St Clair, Lizzy Hoo, Rose Matafeo and Nina Oyama Raewyn, Maria’s mum, visited Naarm Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Jen Cloher and Te Hononga o nga iwi at Creative West Links: Deadlock Cowboy Carter …

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Episode 47: The Evolution of a Career with Thoroughbreds, with Sean Tugel 52:09

3M ago52:09

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This episode features Sean Tugel, Vice President of Bloodstock at Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners. Sean's exposure to racing began early in life, as he went with his father, a seasoned veterinarian, to Finger Lakes Racetrack in Farmington, New York. Sean initially embarked on a non-equine career pathway, but early in his college journey he decided to…

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Live at The Round with Aurelia St Clair and Darcy Vescio 1:14:18

3M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Darcy Vescio is a Chinese/Italian AFLW player. We chat about: Growing up in country Victoria Language barriers with grandparents Moving in with their Goong at eighteen Relationships born of bitter melon and lasagne The Carlton doco Bloodlines which took Darcy to Italy and Hong Kong to explore their family history Being a multicultural ambassador fo…

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Haus of Hoo with Lizzy Hoo 48:05

3M ago48:05

48:05

Lizzy Hoo is a Chinese/Malay and Australian stand up-comedian. We chat about: Lizzy’s parents’ movie meet cute The accidental ethnic friend group Looking back on the safeguards you put in place as a child The White Mums Club Subtle Asian Traits FB group Being a chameleon Feeling more Asian than her brothers Ethnic aunty energy Lizzy’s parents want …

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Episode 46, Part 2: Developing a champion mindset with Ferrin Peterson 53:36

4M ago53:36

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Ferrin Peterson joins the Amplify Podcast as a young professional who wears a couple of big hats in the industry. As a jockey and a working veterinarian, Ferrin stays very busy, but her journey to both careers was not without hard work and a winding path. Ferrin talks about professional rejections, moving across the country, and then back again for…

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Everyday reclaiming of culture 44:39

4M ago44:39

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We are back with the first episode of season 2 of Being Biracial! Today we are chatting to each other about: Maria’s experience in Rotorua being surrounded by more Maori people than she’s ever seen. Maria and her friend connecting on a deeper level now that they’ve both explored their culture. Kate’s Aunt is visiting and she’s immersed in Farsi. Th…

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Episode 46, Part 1: Developing a champion mindset with Ferrin Peterson 39:17

5M ago39:17

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Ferrin Peterson joins the Amplify Podcast as a young professional who wears a couple of big hats in the industry. As a jockey and a working veterinarian, Ferrin stays very busy, but her journey to both careers was not without hard work and a winding path. Ferrin talks about professional rejections, moving across the country, and then back again for…

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Episode 45: Opening the doors to Denali with Claire and Conrad Bandoroff 57:11

5M ago57:11

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When your family is already established in the Thoroughbred industry, is it expected of you to continue down that path? Claire and Conrad Bandoroff of Denali Stud join us on this episode of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast to talk about their experiences in the world of racing with generational education, identifying, shifting, and pursuing goals, …

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Episode 44: Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Pierce Dargan 59:19

6M ago59:19

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Have you ever considered starting your own business? Spearheading a transformational company isn’t easy, but a huge opportunity lies in the challenge. Pierce Dargan, CEO and founder of Equine MediRecord – a platform that digitizes and helps automate equine welfare and anti-doping compliance in the global horse racing industry – joins us from Irelan…

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Episode 43: How a Thoroughbred can make you a better rider – episode collaboration with the Retired Racehorse Radio Podcast 59:44

6M ago59:44

59:44

Whether you already ride an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB), or you've been pondering what it takes to retrain a racehorse ready to move on to a second career, then you will LOVE this episode! Kristen Kovatch Bentley and Joy Orr of the Retired Racehorse Radio podcast join Amplify's Kaitlin Christopherson and Annise Montplaisir in this collaborati…

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Episode 42: Welcome to Kentucky! Experiencing the Thoroughbred Industry Through Fresh Eyes 52:27

7M ago52:27

52:27

In November, a select group of Amplify mentees traveled to Kentucky to learn more about the Thoroughbred industry, visit farms and facilities, and yes, pet some horses! Paola Castro and Sydney Patrick were two of four high-achieving Amplify mentees selected to receive travel awards to visit Kentucky during the breeding stock sales season. On this e…

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Episode 41: From Intern to Senior Vice President: Talking Career Progression with Santa Anita's Nate Newby 43:19

8M ago43:19

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Starting his career as an intern in Marketing and Publicity at Santa Anita in 2002, Nate Newby is now the racetrack's Senior Vice President and General Manager. And he's done a little bit of everything along the way, from working on the set of Seabiscuit – one of the highest grossing horse movies of all time – to organizing nine Breeders' Cups, and…

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Episode 40: How Gambling Dollars are Handled in Horse Racing 55:08

8M ago55:08

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We bet you've never heard of "settlements" before this episode! Today you're going to learn all about how and where the gambling dollars in horse racing are handled, who processes those dollars, and the prevention of money laundering. Special guests Laurel Humbert-Stock, Racing and Wagering Finance Manager at Keeneland, and Kaitlin Fox, Chief Opera…

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Episode 39: Working in Television Production and On-Air with Delaina Stenchever of FanDuelTV 1:05:40

9M ago1:05:40

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Delaina Stenchever joins Amplify after completing a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with a broadcast emphasis and further specializing in sports journalism, and double minoring in biology and sports management from the University of Arizona. While in college she worked with two different radio stations in Arizona, one as an intern with an all-sports…

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Episode 38: Horse Racing Women's Summit–Creating Networking and Growth Opportunities 45:43

9M ago45:43

45:43

"Intentional" is the best word to describe the growth process of the Horse Racing Women's Summit, a movement that started with a multi-day event at Santa Anita Park in 2022, followed by smaller pop-up gatherings around the country. Each of these were thoughtfully planned to gather women into a supportive space for networking, meeting new friends, a…

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BONUS: Live at Amplify 46:02

10M ago46:02

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It’s a bonus live episode of Being Biracial. We interviewed each other and chatted about: - Maria’s complicated return to Aotearoa - Biracial baby names - The Woman Life Freedom movement - Kate’s exhibition Zendegi at Arts Gen - Whether the conversation about race has moved on? - Cultural diversity training Mixed Media: Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuan…

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Episode 37: The Triple Crown and Evoking Emotion 1:11:00

1y ago1:11:00

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The Triple Crown – and horse racing in general – is filled to the brim with emotion and beautiful imagery. Author, researcher and historian Jennifer Kelly tries to convey emotion through words on a page in her new book The Foxes of Belair, about the father-son Triple Crown-winning duo Gallant Fox and Omaha. She explains how she takes the viewer on …

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Episode 36: A Horse Racing Ethics Lesson from RTIP's Phil O'Hara 1:10:11

1y ago1:10:11

1:10:11

When considering a career in the Thoroughbred industry, it is important to understand the varying perspectives on animals being used in sport and for entertainment purposes. From the 1970s to present day, ethics in horse racing have evolved, and what was once accepted in the past is now part of this era’s growing list of taboos. From fairness and i…

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Episode 35: Kentucky Derby 149 Special 48:45

1y ago48:45

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Happy Kentucky Derby week!!! Sean Collins joins the crew to talk about what it's like getting to work with fans everyday in his role as the assistant tour manager at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Then a SECOND guest: Cathy Shircliff comes on to talk about her work as the director of equine industry relations Churchill Downs Inc. and what the buzz arou…

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Episode 34: A Horse Racing History Lesson from Matt Reichel 54:27

1y ago54:27

54:27

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (NMRHOF) educator Matt Reichel will take viewers on a "ride through time" of horse racing in America, from humble beginnings in the 1600s to a national pastime today. Using the NMRHOF's historical galleries as a baseline, Matt will cover different eras of horse racing, including the Colonial era, Pre-C…

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Episode 33: Allyson Walker on the Dubai World Cup, Traveling the World and More! 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Globetrotter Allyson Walker joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about her travels with Shirl's Speight for trainer Roger Attfield. He runs in the Dubai World Cup Carnival today (March 25) in the Dubai Turf. She also talks about their recent trip to Japan for the February Stakes, going to the Breeders' Cup and even what it's like working for D…

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Episode 32: Sabrina Moore on Foaling and Equine Midwives 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

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It's a week after Valentine's Day, and a week after Greenmount Farm's Sabrina Moore's Knicks Go baby was born! Listen to how that went and all of the work that goes into being an equine midwife, from the stresses to the successes. Sabrina has so many great stories and memories to share about foaling! Meanwhile, Kaitlin's horse Charles was not feeli…

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Episode 31: Godolphin Flying Start Program 1:08:13

1+ y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Annise hosts a step-by-step seminar on how to apply for the Godolphin Flying Start program (GFS). Featured speakers are first-year GFS trainees Orlaith Nangle, Alex Sausville, and Ben Triandafillou. They will tell viewers about their backgrounds prior to starting the course, provide an overview of the program syllabus, and walk you through the enti…

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Episode 30: How Stakes Races are Graded with Andy Schweigardt 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

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Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy are back to kick off Season 3 of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! Secretary of the American Graded Stakes Committee and Senior Director of Industry Relations and Development Andy Schweigardt joins the podcast to talk about how stakes races are graded. He discusses the process that goes into the reviewing the status of e…

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Episode 29: Year In Review 2022 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

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Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy reflect on 2022 and look forward to 2023. They share their favorite moments, memories and lessons learned from the past year both in their personal and professional lives. Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of h…

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Episode 28: Kate Hunter's International Eye on the Breeders' Cup 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

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Kate Hunter of Marugai Racing joins Annise and Timothy to talk about her role in representing Japanese horses and connections for America's biggest races. She is at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY this week for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. After representing Japan's first tow winners last year, Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine, K…

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Episode 27: Danielle Mayer Recaps the Horse Racing Women's Summit with Us! 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

50:38

Attorney Danielle Mayer (who specializes in equine law!) joins us to talk about the Horse Racing Women's Summit that was held Sept. 28 - 30 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. She has been a passionate horsewoman her whole life, but is new to horse racing, and shares what that new experience was like for her. She also discusses different aspects of…

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Episode 26: Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber on Veterinarians and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute 43:02

2y ago43:02

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Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute joins us to talk about the work she is doing for future veterinarians, as well as veterinarian career paths, the lifestyle, misconceptions and more. She even discusses the uses of equine acupuncture! You can learn more about Hagyard Equine Medical Institute here: https://www.hagyard.com/ Ampl…

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Episode 25: Stephanie Hronis previews the Horse Racing Women's Summit 49:00

2y ago49:00

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Stephanie Hronis joins us to talk about the upcoming Horse Racing Women's Summit from Sept. 28 - 30 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. She discusses what it is like planning the event, some highlights of the event and the importance of having career development opportunities, particularly for women in male-dominated industries. In addition to the …

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Episode 24: All About Aftercare with Anna Ford 42:38

2y ago42:38

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Anna Ford joins the crew to talk about the importance of aftercare, as well as promote the Amplify Junior event at New Vocations. New Vocations is the oldest and largest Thoroughbred and Standardbred adoption facility in the United States, and Ford serves as its thoroughbred program director. Co-host Kaitlin Christopherson has a personal connection…

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Our whole selves 1:04:20

2y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

It’s the last episode of season 1 of Being Biracial. Today we’re interviewing each other. We chat about: Having difficult conversations with our parents about the podcast A PSA for all the white people listening What being Persian means to Kate Family gossip The racist American visa process Kate maybe isn’t a POC and Maria maybe isn’t biracial? Wha…

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Burn off the bitterness 55:29

2y ago55:29

55:29

Kristina Naray is Filipino/Hungarian and lives in the city of Maribyrnong on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We chat about: The Subanen people of Mindanao, an indigenous group in Philippines Class dynamics in the Philippines, urban v rural, labourers vs non labourers The impact of colonisation and religion The 80’s version of online dating = pe…

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Episode 23: Hallie Hardy talks Horse Country 55:50

2y ago55:50

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Horse Country's executive director, Hallie Hardy, joins us to talk about the work that she does in connecting tourists and fans to the horses and land of Kentucky. She discusses some of her favorite moments and experiences in her work, as well as analyzing the impact of Kentucky's equine industry. You can visit Horse Country's website here: https:/…

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Identity front and centre 1:27:37

2y ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Meena Singh is Yorta Yorta and Indian and is the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. She lives on the lands of the Kulin people. We chat about: The history of Indian indentured labour in Fiji Her dad came to Australia to be a provider for his family Her mum always grew up with family and culture Asserting her Aborigin…

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Episode 22: Recapping the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit with Jamie Haydon 1:06:20

2y ago1:06:20

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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation president Jamie Haydon joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, which was on June 22. Jamie discusses the different topics presented at the summit and as well as other projects that the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is funding. You can watch the…

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Episode 21: We're Back! 34:10

2y ago34:10

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It is summer and we are back! Annise and Kaitlin share what they have been up to in the past couple of months, and they also introduce new producer and co-host Timothy Littau! Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporti…

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Queer Blak joy 57:48

2y ago57:48

57:48

Elijah Money is Wiradjuri and lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Kulin land. We chat about: - White mums and DNA tests - Embracing healing instead of trauma - Being tokenised at school - A white racial guidance counsellor - Learning how to use your voice - University is a cringe colonial institution - Internalised white guilt - Standpoint theory - Being B…

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East meets west 54:37

2y ago54:37

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Marco Cher-Gibard is half-Chinese (but it’s more complicated than that) and lives in Melbourne on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples. We chat about: - Learning and relearning Chinese culture - From the circus to the slums, the Merchant Navy to Batik Bazaar - His mum was a hippy escaping Footscray - Not fitting in with your…

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Ruin the dinner party 48:40

2y ago48:40

48:40

Shomudro Das is Bengali/Pākehā and lives in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand). Shomudro is formally known as Sarita. You’ll hear Sarita during the episode once or twice because they were going by that name during our interview. We chat about: Our rebellious parents Missionaries rebranding as aid workers Parents who don’t accept your…

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