Best Dave Cass Podcasts (2024)

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Rail Talk Episode 54: Straight A’s for This Sophomore Class 50:36

2h ago50:36

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This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to a stellar weekend of racing, including a thrilling Jim Dandy that drove home the realization that this crop of 3-year-olds is pretty, pretty good. They then take a look forward to what’s shaping up to be a Travers for the ages and also preview plenty of great action in the meantime, includin…

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Rail Talk Episode 53: Keeping it Casse 1:01:25

4h ago1:01:25

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green break down all the top headlines from a great weekend of racing, including how Dornoch and Thorpedo Anna’s victories affect the races for 3-year-old championships and Horse of the Year, and Idiomatic scoring another game victory as she builds a potential Hall of Fame case. They then touch on hopefull…

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Rail Talk Episode 52: The Summer Place To Be 1:07:15

9h ago1:07:15

1:07:15

This week on Rail Talk, Jon Green returns from his Canadian vacation and rejoins his buddy Joe Bianca, just home from opening week at Saratoga! The two break down all the storylines from the Spa—smaller than average crowds but solid handle, impressive 2-year-old performances and a speed-favoring dirt track.The boys then welcome Paulick Report found…

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Rail Talk Episode 51: Jim-dependence Day 37:28

21d ago37:28

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Happy Saratoga opening day! This week on Rail Talk, the team is back from a holiday weekend and Joe Bianca is joined by guest co-host Jim Politano, owner, bettor and rockstar. The two break down the latest court ruling on HISA’s constitutionality and Jim gives his input as a horseman on what needs to be fixed.They also discuss the concerns surround…

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Breakaway Rail Talk: Blue Lion Thoroughbreds' Dave Lyon 35:56

10d ago35:56

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This week on Breakaway Rail Talk sponsored by Arion Pedigrees, Joe Bianca sits down for an in-depth 1-on-1 conversation with Dave Lyon, the founder and managing partner of Blue Lion Thoroughbreds. A Saratoga native, Lyon started Blue Lion as a tight-knit partnership with local friends and acquaintances. Before they knew it, the group found themselv…

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Rail Talk Episode 50: A Beautiful Day in the Neigh-borhood 1:05:19

20d ago1:05:19

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We made it to 50 episodes! It’s been an absolute joy for the team here at Rail Talk to experience this journey with all of you, so for this week’s episode we had to celebrate our milestone with an extravaganza of surprise guests, games, and of course, some straight talk on racing’s hot-button topics.First, Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to the Supr…

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Episode 49: A Lazarus Encore 56:36

1M ago56:36

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcome back HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus for another illuminating, substantive discussion about a wide variety of racing’s hot-button topics. Joe and Jon ask about the improved breakdown statistics from the first quarter of 2024, the rationale behind HISA’s deferment of metformin suspensions, HISA’s invest…

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Rail Talk Episode 48: Belatoga Caps Thrilling Triple Crown 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

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For the first time in its history, the Belmont Stakes moved north to Saratoga, and the buzz was unmistakable at the old Spa during a phenomenal racing festival. This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to the thrilling capper to an exhilarating—and safe—Triple Crown and celebrate an array of superstar performances.Joe, who was in atte…

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Rail Talk Episode 47: Reversing a Bayou Bumble 47:13

2M ago47:13

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcome Louisiana racing’s finest and New Orleans native Dallas Stewart to update us on the pushback to the Bayou State’s racing commission loosening drug regulations. Stewart lets the viewers in on discussions happening behind closed doors to make the LRC reconsider the drastic move that will make h…

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Episode 46: Louisiana Racing Commission loosening drug regulations 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Joe Bianca and Jon Green had to get behind their mics for an emergency Rail Talk this morning after stunning news broke that the Louisiana Racing Commission is purposefully loosening regulations on drugs and injections for its horses.Outraged by the decision, Joe and Jon discuss the potential fallout—Louisiana racing ending up on an island where no…

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Rail Talk Episode 45: ‘Seize’ Part for Lukas in Preakness 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Two races in, the 2024 Triple Crown has produced a pair of phenomenal stories, with the good vibes continuing Saturday as 88-year-old D. Wayne Lukas’s Seize the Grey went wire to wire at a rain-soaked Pimlico in Saturday’s Preakness. Joe Bianca and Jon Green broke down all angles of the popular victory, starting of course with the legendary Lukas.T…

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Rail Talk Episode 44: Preakness Preview with David Aragona 45:42

3M ago45:42

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This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green look forward to Preakness 149, a race that was drastically changed with the scratch of morning line favorite Muth. How likely is Mystik Dan now to take the Triple Crown’s second jewel? Who are the main contenders left standing in his way? And will this be the last Preakness day before Pimlico is fina…

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Rail Talk Episode 43: Appreciating a Magnificent Derby 150 with Mike Tirico 1:09:50

3M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

The stars shined bright all week at Churchill Downs, culminating in a heart-pounding renewal of the Kentucky Derby that went to Mystik Dan in a razor-thin three-horse photo, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green soaked up every last bit of Derby goodness this week on Rail Talk with very, very special guest Mike Tirico.The legendary and incredibly versatile …

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Rail Talk Episode 42: Broken Horses: An Industry in Repair 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

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Surprise! It’s a double dose of Rail Talk this week, as Joe Bianca and Jon Green follow up their Derby 150 preview show with an examination of the much-anticipated New York Times documentary Broken Horses.Despite the scary and sensationalist title, Joe and Jon came away feeling like the show did an excellent job telling the entire story of racing i…

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Rail Talk Episode 41: Derby 150 w/the Brunette Bonanza 48:08

3M ago48:08

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The milestone 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is almost upon us and to celebrate, Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcomed the ‘Brunette Bonanza’ of America’s Best Racing’s Keeneland Weekend Preview Show to the Rail Talk set!Alexa Zepp, Ren Carothers and Rachel Miller’s show has caught on a ton and with good reason, bringing the humor and levity of ra…

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Rail Talk Episode 40: Sales and Slam Dunks! 58:54

3M ago58:54

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This week on Rail Talk: Sales and Slam Dunks! Jon Green and Joe Bianca are back from Ocala with a wrap from the OBS spring sale while they fanboy over the New York teams in the NBA/NHL playoffs.Joining the boys were Boyd Browning, Fasig Tipton’s President and CEO, and Anna Seitz, their Director of Client Relations. They dove into Fasig Tipton’s dig…

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Rail Talk Episode 39: An All-Star Lineup, 'Live' From Ocala 44:00

4M ago44:00

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This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green are on-site from Mark Casse's gorgeous training center in Ocala and welcome a star-studded lineup of guests before checking out seven-figure OBS March buy Sandman's latest impressive breeze. Stopping by the set were Casse himself, West Point Thoroughbred's CEO Terry Finley and founder of The Green Gr…

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Rail Talk Episode 38: Eclipse Edition! 39:26

4M ago39:26

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In the shadow of a cosmic marvel, there were some star performances on the racetrack this weekend with the final round of major Kentucky Derby preps setting the stage for the 150th Run for the Roses, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green teamed up to break it all down. With two clear favorites emerging in Fierceness and Sierra Leone, who else can we expect …

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Rail Talk Episode 37: Fierceness Bounces Back 1:15:51

4M ago1:15:51

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It was a busy weekend of Kentucky Derby preps as we inch closer to the 150th Run for the Roses, and Joe Bianca, Jon Green and Tinky broke it all down this week on Rail Talk. Showing us his face for the first time, Tinky (Tony Cobitz) appreciated Fierceness’s monster win in the Florida Derby before examining Todd Pletcher’s poor record in the Derby …

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Rail Talk Episode 36: John Sikura on the Industry 1:24:43

4M ago1:24:43

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcome the always opinionated and thoughtful owner of Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm, John Sikura. The three tackle the challenges of introducing new stallions to the market, breeding for heartiness and not just speed, and innovative ways to increase interest/purses at the Breeders’ Cup.Joe and Jon then praise …

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Breakaway Episode 8: the Ocho with Samantha Perry 39:48

4M ago39:48

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Jon Green speaks with Gulfstream Park Handicapper and Paddock Host Samantha Perry about her cross-country journey from Oklahoma quarter horse tracks to the Jersey Shore to South Beach. They also discuss how to handicap races on Gulfstream’s synthetic track and what to look for on Saturday’s Florida Derby card. Jon asks Samantha how being an exercis…

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Rail Talk Episode 35: Tote-al Disaster 1:11:05

5M ago1:11:05

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green are back from Ocala and full of takes. First they discuss the disaster befalling the American betting system on Tampa Bay Derby day and how the sport needs to show more to respect its core customer, the average horseplayer. Then they look forward to Saturday’s Louisiana Derby card and touch on the la…

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Rail Talk Episode 34: Tink Tank Two 31:22

5M ago31:22

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This week on Rail Talk, it’s the illuminating second half of Joe Bianca and Jon Green’s conversation with Tony Cobitz, the artist formerly known as Tinky. Continuing their discussion on ‘super trainers’ in general and Bob Baffert specifically, Tony also touched on his Twitter debate with Tom Ryan and the appreciation he has for open, respectful deb…

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Rail Talk Episode 33: Tink Tank 43:20

5M ago43:20

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Horse racing Twitter lightning rod Tinky has returned for his third visit to the Rail Talk studio and this time came prepared to reveal his true identity to the audience. The former clocker, advisor, writer, author, consultant, track analyst, mating analyst, legal expert and jock’s agent joined hosts Joe Bianca and Jon Green to review his many year…

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Rail Talk Episode 32: Every Horse Matters 52:38

5M ago52:38

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green confront the ugly and apparently avoidable loss of Congruent on Saturday at Gulfstream, wondering why and how the system failed another horse whose life had as much value as any superstar runner’s. Joe and Jon then analyzed the latest round of Kentucky Derby preps and welcomed Steve Crist, a Mt. Rush…

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Rail Talk Episode 31: State of the Industry with Jim Gagliano 53:06

5M ago53:06

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With the racing industry going through a crucial transitional period, Joe Bianca and Jon Green sat down with The Jockey Club President and COO Jim Gagliano for the latest edition of Rail Talk. The three had an expansive discussion on the most pressing issues facing the business and its biggest stakeholders—owners, breeders, horsemen and horseplayer…

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Rail Talk Episode 30: Tink Twice 1:03:35

5M ago1:03:35

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The reaction was overwhelming—both positive and negative—to last week’s episode of Rail Talk, where Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcomed polarizing racing Twitter personality Tinky. So naturally, the boys had him back on this week to respond to the vitriol aimed his way, but also for another substantive, illuminating discussion on the hot-button issue…

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Rail Talk Episode 29: Tinky’s Corner 44:09

5M ago44:09

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Surprise! It’s a bonus episode of Rail Talk, our second of the week. Only one thing could spur Joe Bianca and Jon Green to return to their mics so quickly—a guest spot by the mysterious and brilliant Tinky. If you’re not familiar, @Tinky47flat has taken horse racing Twitter by storm in recent months with eloquent, funny and insightful posts taking …

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Rail Talk Episode 28: All About Gun Runner 45:58

5M ago45:58

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to a soggy but star-studded Saturday at Fair Grounds, where progeny of Gun Runner—including impressive Derby contender Sierra Leone—took center stage, as they so often do. They also said farewell to his brilliant daughter Echo Zulu and debated whether or not her career is Hall of Fame-worthy be…

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Rail Talk Episode 27: It’s Raining Ren 1:02:02

6M ago1:02:02

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This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green, who toughed it out through a case of COVID, discuss two major trainer suspensions and whether or not they were justified before Jon lets it fly on the decisions of certain Eclipse Award voters.Original guest Ren Carothers also stops by to talk about a big weekend of racing at Tampa, a loaded renewal…

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Rail Talk Episode 26: Holy Hades 50:15

6M ago50:15

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The road to the 150th Kentucky Derby kicked off in earnest this past weekend, and it started with a BANG as Jon and Len Green’s DJ Stable captured the Grade III Holy Bull Stakes with Hades, upsetting Mike Repole’s heavily-favored 2-year-old champion Fierceness in the process. So naturally this week on Rail Talk, Jon and co-host Joe Bianca talked al…

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Rail Talk Episode 25: Casa Bianca 37:58

6M ago37:58

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At the start of the NFL season, Rail Talk hosts Joe Bianca and Jon Green made a friendly wager involving their favorite teams. Though neither the Jets or Giants could be classified as winners this season, Joe’s Jets finished with a better record than Jon’s Giants and as the slightly bigger loser, Jon had to journey from suburban New Jersey all the …

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Rail Talk Episode 24: The (Unbelievably) Slow Wheels of Justice 1:08:10

6M ago1:08:10

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green take an involuntary trip back in time, as Bob Baffert has finally decided to drop his appeal of the 2021 Kentucky Derby disqualification. Will Baffert be welcomed back to the Derby by Churchill Downs now? Would he have even been sanctioned in the first place had he taken responsibility and accepted t…

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Rail Talk Episode 23: A Couple of Particular Italians 45:53

7M ago45:53

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It might be freezing seemingly everywhere, but the cold temperatures also mean we’ve reached foaling and breeding season! This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcome Darley stallion coordinator Elizabeth Masi to learn all about the matings being planned and new life being welcomed into the world on a major stallion farm. Plus she discu…

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Rail Talk Episode 22: And Just Like That, It's a New Year 45:32

7M ago45:32

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We’re welcoming in the New Year on Rail Talk! Jessica Paquette joins hosts Joe Bianca and Jon Green to talk race calling, Parx, combatting sexism in racing, and getting young people into the sport. More money in the pot for the Kentucky Derby tops the Triple Crown news while Maryland racing braces for some big changes. How will Stronach leaving Mar…

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All I Want For Christmas Is You, And Also Transparency in the Graded Stakes Evaluation Process 46:49

8M ago46:49

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Happy holidays from the Rail Talk team! In this final, bonus episode of 2023, Joe Bianca and Jon Green take on the perplexing decisions of the American Graded Stakes Committee. The AGSC continued its trend of downgrading several historic New York races per year in 2024, while the list of 30 total races downgraded somehow included zero from Kentucky…

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98 - Slaughterhouse-Five (with Matt Stewart and Jackson Baly) 1:42:37

8M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Slaughterhouse Five. Hearing all about Kurt Vonnegut's classic is Jackson Baly and Matt Stewart. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheat…

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97 - The Master and Margarita (with Sam Petersen and Stephen Hall) 1:25:04

8M ago1:25:04

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On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Master and Margarita. Hearing all about Mikhail Bulgakov's fantastical Russian classic is Sam Petersen and Stephen Hall. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Buy Stephen's books: https://www.thestep…

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Rail Talk Episode 19: Reasons to Give Thanks 53:26

9M ago53:26

53:26

This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green get the rest of the story that 60 Minutes left out of its ‘drugs in racing’ piece with HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. The three discuss the reforms racing has implemented *in response* to its doping crisis that are already showing tangible results, making the sport safer and cleaner. To that end, Joe and Jon…

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96 - My Brilliant Career (with Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall) 1:40:13

9M ago1:40:13

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On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read My Brilliant Career. Joining him to talk about Miles Franklin's classic Australian novel is Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram: @bookcheatpod Fa…

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Rail Talk Episode 18: 60 Minutes, Only Half the Story 35:14

9M ago35:14

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This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to the biggest news of the week: an expose on doping in horse racing that aired Sunday on legendary news program 60 Minutes. Was the story reported fairly? Or was there too much focus on the sensationalist drug bust of 2020, not enough focus on what racing is doing to clean itself up in the aft…

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Rail Talk Episode 17: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 37:06

9M ago37:06

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Fresh off their groundbreaking on-site episode from the plane to the Breeders’ Cup, Joe Bianca and Jon Green were back at their regular stations to break down a phenomenal week of racing and sales on the latest episode of Rail Talk. Jon and Len Green’s DJ Stable had the honor of selling a champion at Fasig-Tipton November’s Night of the Stars in Wo…

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95 - The Maltese Falcon (with Alexei Toliopoulos and Michelle Brasier) 1:39:31

9M ago1:39:31

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On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Maltese Falcon. Hearing all about Dashiel Hammett's Sam Spade detective story is Alexei Toliopoulos and Michelle Brasier. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @boo…

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