Best Romeo Mike Podcasts (2024)

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Jessica Paquette, Racetrack Announcer for PARX Racing / Mike Romeo of Terra Racing Stable and Pine View Hyundai / Standardbred Trainer, Blake MacIntosh 59:44

10d ago59:44

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Larry and Ann, are joined by Jessica Paquette, Racetrack Announcer for PARX Racing, who is preparing to call a stakes filled card at the Pennsylvania racetrack, which includes two $1 Million races, the Cotillion for Fillies and the Pennsylvania Derby, which could see the winners of both in Breeders’ Cup races in early November. Jessica breaks down …

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S5 E23 Taste of Hawthorne - Hawthorne Rotary Club 15:35

19h ago15:35

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Each year the Hawthorne Rotary Club brings the best restaurants in the area to one place so people can sample a variety of local cuisine. the Hawthorne Rotary club supports the town of Hawthorne in so many ways including scholarships for high schoolers, equipment for the volunteer ambulance corp. and so much more. Please make sure you subscribe. Th…

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Chris Lush - Woodbine’s Executive Vice President, Technology and Core Wagering / Mark McKelvie - Woodbine’s Senior Manager, Communications / Woodbine Trainer - Marty Drexler 59:53

3d ago59:53

59:53

Larry and Ann are joined by Chris Lush, Woodbine’s Executive Vice President, Technology and Core Wagering, who updates the listeners on the various technology initiatives that he is currently immersed in, including furthering the reach of Sports Betting. He also discusses Woodbine’s own product Dark Horse and some of the changes that have been made…

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S5 E22 BB Props - Broadway, Film, Television and more 46:51

8d ago46:51

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From Saturday Night Live to the biggest Broadway shows to HBO, Apple TV and many more television shows, Emiliano Pares shares his story from going to school in upstate NY to running one of the biggest prop houses in the NY tri-state area, right here in New Jersey.Please subscribe and help keep The Towncast going strong!…

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Woodbine Trainer Nathan Squires / Jeff Musson, Executive Director for ‘Coding For Veterans’ / Woodbine Head Clocker and Morning Line Oddsmaker Ernie Perri 57:04

17d ago57:04

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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Trainer Nathan Squires, who is readying his Cairo Caper for today’s bet365 Summer Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In stakes event. Nathan discusses how he has trained Cairo Caper up to today’s race and what the plans are for the horse for the remainder of the season. Nathan also talks about how he got his…

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Harness Driver Scott Zeron / Fort Erie Race Track’s Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications James Culic / Chiefswood Stables General Manager Rob Landry 59:56

24d ago59:56

59:56

Larry and Ann are joined by Harness Driver Scott Zeron, who returned home to Woodbine Mohawk Park last Saturday evening and won two prominent stakes races, the Maple Leaf Trot, and the Canadian Pacing Derby. Scott talks about the two wins and the two horses that he sat behind and whether he was surprised that they both were victorious. He also disc…

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Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Standardbred Trainer Rob Fellows / Woodbine’s My Railbird’s Andy McNamara 59:34

1M ago59:34

59:34

Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard, who discusses his filly, Caitlinhergrtness, winner of last week’s King’s Plate and what his plans are for her going forward, for the rest of this season. Kevin also talks about how Caitlinhergrtness compares to his Plate winning filly Moira and mentions his other Plate entrants and whether …

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S5 E21 Hall of Fame Mayor, Randy George 25:24

1M ago25:24

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The mayor of North Haledon NJ took some time out of his busy day to share his journey with us from growing up in neighboring Hawthorne to marrying, raising 4 daughters and being mayor for 26 years.Please subscribe and help support the Towncast.

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Handicapper Ellis Starr / David Anderson - President of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) / Author Curtis Stock 59:50

1M ago59:50

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Larry and Ann are joined by the ‘Ubercapper,’ handicapper Ellis Starr, who discusses whether handicapping horses is an art or a science. He also talks about some angles that he has developed to help him with his own handicapping and then breaks down the four stakes’ races at Saratoga today that include the Travers, the Ballerina, the Forgo and the …

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Woodbine’s Executive Chair Jim Lawson / HBPA’s President Sue Leslie / Standardbred Trainer Bob Young 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine’s Executive Chair Jim Lawson, who discusses the King’s Plate, including who he likes to win the $1 Million race. Jim also talks about how long he has been at Woodbine and how many King’s or Queen’s Plates he has watched over the years and whether there was a favorite one and why. He also discusses his new role a…

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Apprentice Jockey Francisco Martinez / Woodbine Broadcast Analyst and Handicapper Jeff Bratt / Mark McKelvie, Woodbine’s Senior Manager, Communications 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

Larry and Ann are joined by Francisco Martinez, an Apprentice Jockey who just won his first race as a rider last week at Monmouth Park and at 30-years-old and discusses how he felt winning his first race and that he actually also won the next race on the card to complete the Daily Double. Francisco also discusses why it took awhile to become a Jock…

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Jason Settlemoir, Meadowlands COO/GM/Bernard McCormack, Thoroughbred Horse Breeder and Director CTHS Ontario/Owner of No More Options Mary Self 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

Today Larry and Ann are joined by Jason Settlemoir, The Meadowlands Chief Operating Officer/General Manager, who discusses in depth todays $1 Million Hambletonian Stakes for three-year-old trotters, some of the horses entered and who he believes has a good chance of winning the stakes event. Jason also breaks down some of the other 14 stakes events…

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Tony Bitonti, Director Media Relations at Ontario Lottery and Gaming / Nancy LaSala, President of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) / Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry 59:54

2M ago59:54

59:54

Larry and Ann are joined by Tony Bitonti, Director Media Relations at Ontario Lottery and Gaming, who discusses in depth the popular recent release of the docuseries ‘Ontario Racing Unfiltered,’ an initiative that was produced through a partnership between OLG and Ontario Racing. Tony explains why the produced docuseries is billed as ‘Horse Racing …

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S5 E20 Celene Bentacur Garcia - IBEW Local 3 Member 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Local resident shares her journey from building model airplanes as a child, to working on jets for Boeing and eventually putting in 25 years in NYC as a member of the IBEw Local #3. She encourages young people to consider the trades and consider joining the brotherhood of the unions. Please subscribe and help the Towncast going strong.…

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S5 E19 Guys Talking Sports Episode 3 1:20:55

2M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

In this third installment of Guys Talking Sports, the guys talk about the baseball season at the All Star break. They make their predictions for the Home Run derby, the All Star break and, with the upcoming football season, they gave early predictions for the Jets and Giants' season.Make sure you subscribe and keep the Towncast going strong.…

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Brian Skirka, Monmouth Park’s Marketing Manager / Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Equine Assisted Learning Centre’s Danni Canfield 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

Larry and Ann are joined by Brian Skirka, Monmouth Park’s Marketing Manager, who discusses todays $ 1 Million Haskell Stakes for three-year-old's and who he believes are some of the logical contenders to win the race. He also discusses the track itself and why it is doing a good job in attracting new fans and how he became part of Monmouth Park and…

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Rachel Ryan, Director of Marketing and Event Operations for the Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment / Woodbine’s Director of Broadcast, Rob Platts / Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver James Macdonald 58:12

3M ago58:12

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Larry and Ann are joined by Rachel Ryan, Director of Marketing and Event Operations for the Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment, who discusses tonight’s stakes filled card and in particular the running of the $650,000 Meadowlands Pace for three-year-old colts and geldings. She also discusses the other signature race for the Meadowlands, the Hamble…

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Ellen Downey, CEO and Creator of Tuff Therapeutic Riding Foundation / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Steve Flint / Woodbine Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri 59:54

3M ago59:54

59:54

Larry and Ann are joined by Ellen Downey, CEO and Creator of Tuff Therapeutic Riding Foundation, who discusses the mandate for the Foundation and why she set up the program initially. She also discusses how some of the horses that she uses for the therapy are former horses with the RCMP’s Musical Ride and talks about how ‘Tuff’ is partially funded …

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Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson / Woodbine Mohawk Park, Driver Louis Philippe Roy / Jessica Carnochan, Clinton Raceway’s Marketing Manager 59:55

3M ago59:55

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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson, who discusses her quest to eclipse Hall of Fame Jockey Julie Krone’s record for the all-time purse earnings by a female jockey and how far she is from breaking the record. Emma-Jayne also discusses whether she has spoken to Julie Krone recently, since she found out how close she was to …

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S5 E18 Sheri Roddy, author of "Rootin for Red" 42:47

3M ago42:47

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Sheri shares this incredible true story of what her and her family had to go through to help their son Christopher as he had to deal with medical mayhem and how their friends, church and their community rallied to help them through it.Please make sure you subscribe and help us keep the Towncast going strong.…

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Woodbine Entertainment’s Monte McNaughton / Woodbine Apprentice Jockeys Pietro Moran & Austin Adams 59:55

3M ago59:55

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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Entertainment’s Monte McNaughton, who discusses Woodbine’s new initiative ‘Helmets to Hardhats Canada’ that will be recognized as the official Building Trades Liaison of the 165th Running of the King’s Plate. Monte also talks about how he has settled into his role as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations …

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S5 E17 Price is Right Winner - Alessandra Curcio 32:32

4M ago32:32

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Local resident Alessandra Curcio shared her journey from guessing puzzles when she was a little girl, to being on the 7,000th Wheel of Fortune show to being the big winner in June 2024 on The Price is Right. Congratulations Alessandra!!Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast going strong!!

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Harness Driver Jody Jamieson / Woodbine’s Manager, Racing and Brand Content Alanna Nolan / Robert Reid Jr. 56:01

4M ago56:01

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Larry and Ann are joined by Harness Driver Jody Jamieson, who discusses tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup, and particularly his horse Captains Quarters, who was a winner of one of the eliminations for the race last Saturday. He also discusses his career and first win and what he wanted as a career instead of a Harness Driver. Woodbine’s Manager, Ra…

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Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair Andrew Gaughan / NYRA’s Director of Communication’s Keith McCalmont / Lynne O’Brien, Executive Director of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre 59:57

4M ago59:57

59:57

Larry and Ann are joined by Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair Andrew Gaughan, who discusses his role as Independent Chair which he has held since November 2022 and whether the job is what he expected when he signed on, or whether there have been any surprises. He also talks about the assistance he has received from his predecessor John Hayes and a…

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S5 E16 Mike Marino, Stand Up Comic and Presidential Candidate 35:43

4M ago35:43

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What a great time with Jersey born and raised stand up comic Mike Marino. He shares his journey growing up in NJ, getting into stand up comedy and touring the country and other parts of the world. Not to mention his campaign to MAKE AMERICA ITALIAN AGAIN. There are some curse words in the short clip of his stand up at the end of the episode.Please …

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Woodbine Jockey Colony's, Soufiane Saadi / Retired Woodbine Jockey and now Racing Steward Gunnar Lindberg / Hanover Raceway’s General Manager Scott Price 59:56

4M ago59:56

59:56

Larry and Ann are joined by the newest member of the Woodbine Jockey Colony, Soufiane Saadi, who arrives fresh from winning the 2024 Grade 1 Bahrain Gold Cup and discusses why he made the move to Woodbine and whether riding here where the horses race counterclockwise is a concern for him. He also talks about some of the places that he has ridden at…

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S5 E15 The Vietnam War Memorial Wall 51:21

4M ago51:21

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On May 18, 2024, at 10:00 am, Passaic County dedicated the new Vietnam War Memorial Wall to everyone who served. All 58,479 soldiers who died during the are etched into the wall for eternity. Thank you to all who served in Vietnam, and the soldiers who served around the world and sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. God bless you all. Please su…

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Woodbine Executive Chair Jim Lawson / Grand River Raceway’s new Raceway Manager Jenna MacDonell / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Steve Attard 59:51

4M ago59:51

59:51

Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Executive Chair Jim Lawson, who discusses the planned ‘International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities Global Summit on Equine Safety and Equine Welfare,’ which will be hosted by Woodbine Entertainment from June 12th until the 14th. Jim also discusses the importance of having such a conference that promotes…

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S5 E14 Ethan Ramos - Olympic Wrestler 22:15

5M ago22:15

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Hawthorne (NJ) High School 2013 graduate, Ethan Ramos, talks about growing up wrestling and having the dream to make the Olympics. After achieving amazing success, Ethan will be going to the 2024 Olympics in Paris France.You can donate to Ethan Ramos and his family here, https://www.spotfund.com/story/3d928b1f-9645-48cc-a7c8-382cf8a871f7 Please sub…

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Trainer Kenny McPeek / Woodbine’s Senior Manager Communications, Mark McKelvie / Truro Raceway’s General Manager Steve Fitzsimmons 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Larry and Ann are joined by Trainer Kenny McPeek, who recently won the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on the same weekend and who talks about his horse Mystik Dan, who won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago and is favored today to win the Preakness Stakes. Kenny also discusses in quite detail the path to becoming a Trainer and his various career ch…

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S5 E13 The Doctors - Dr. Jan, Dr. Steve and Dr. John 53:26

5M ago53:26

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These three doctors are working together to support and help us to live healthy, active lives well into our 70s and 80s. Dr. Jan Kasprowicz, Dr. Steven Geanopulos and Dr. John Puzio share their specialities and their focus and between the three of them, should put us on the path to a healthy long life!Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast goi…

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Trainer Mark Casse / Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Sofia Vives / Woodbine’s Assistant Clerk of Scales Dino Luciani 59:43

5M ago59:43

59:43

Larry and Ann are joined by Trainer Mark Casse, who recently won his 16th Sovereign Award for leading Trainer in Canada, and he discusses what it means to be recognized with this award and what he attributes its success to. He also discusses his two racing companies, one in Canada and the other in the United States and how his wife Tina plays a sig…

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S5 E12 Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara County Commissioner 26:42

5M ago26:42

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County Commissioner, Sandi Lazzara, shares her journey from growing up in Passaic County, her family's bread business in Paterson, to running for office and most recently developing the Vietnam War Memorial in Wayne NJ. Make sure you don't miss the dedication on May 18, 2024.Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast growing strong!…

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Rogue Country Podcast with Subterranean Street Society 51:29

5M ago51:29

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Subterranean Street Society have just released their phenomenal new record "Bleep" and will be hitting the UK for the first tour since 2019! Mike chats to frontman Louis about their new album and tour, writing hooks and politically charged anthems, smart phones, classic films. getting a song on a Netflix show and so much more! Listen now and catch …

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Rocket Ship Racing’s Brook Smith / Woodbine, CEO Michael Copeland / Ajax Down’s General Manager Emilio Trotta 59:33

5M ago59:33

59:33

Larry and Ann are joined by Rocket Ship Racing’s Brook Smith, who is also part owner of Sierra Leone, and he discusses todays Kentucky Derby and how he became part of the ownership group behind the horse. He also discusses the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs and mentions how he became so involved in the horse racing industry initially. …

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S5 E11 Gina Cavallo - Advocate, Author, Human Trafficking Survivor 57:56

5M ago57:56

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This episode contains mature subject matter.Gina shares her incredible story of being caught up in the world of human trafficking and how she ultimately found freedom from the feelings of worthlessness. She is now the VP of the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking. www.ginacavallo.org If you need help go to www.safernj.orgPlease subscribe and hel…

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Kelly Tyson, Woodbine’s Director Marketing, Events and Experience / Track Announcer Robert Geller / Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Managing Director Linda Rainey 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

Larry and Ann are joined by Kelly Tyson, Woodbine’s Director Marketing, Events and Experience, who talks about todays Opening Day at Woodbine and what visitors can expect to see during the afternoon. She also discusses next weeks Kentucky Derby Party at Woodbine and mentions a special announcement regarding this year’s King’s Plate. Still at Woodbi…

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S5 E10 The First Annual Paisan Con 2024 25:55

5M ago25:55

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What a great event with Italians and people who love the Italian culture, coming together to celebrate the heritage. There was entertainment each day, celebrities, vendors and beautiful accordion music. If you missed it this year, make plans to attend in 2025!! www.paisancon.comPlease subscribe and help the Towncast keep going strong!…

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Thoroughbred Owner Harry Veruchi / Isabel Savransky - Ontario Tech University / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale 58:36

6M ago58:36

58:36

Larry and Ann are joined by Thoroughbred Owner Harry Veruchi, who talks about his horse West Saratoga, who is a projected starter for the Kentucky Derby on May 4th and how he was bought for just $11,000 at a Yearling Sale. Harry also discusses the interesting sidebars that exist with West Saratoga, including the constant battle that the horse’s Tra…

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Keeneland’s Vice President of Equine Safety - Dr. Stuart Brown / Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Retired Woodbine Jockey Gary Boulanger 59:55

6M ago59:55

59:55

Larry and Ann are joined by Keeneland’s Vice President of Equine Safety, Dr. Stuart Brown, who talks about the StrideSAFE program that uses sensors to help analyze the gait of a horse and can then find any early signs of any problems that may arise. Dr. Brown also talks about whether there was any resistance from the riders with StrideSAFE and disc…

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Keeneland’s Track Announcer Kurt Becker / The New York Racing Association’s Director, Communications - Keith McCalmont / Thoroughbred Trainer Kelsey Danner 56:44

6M ago56:44

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Ann and Larry are joined by Keeneland’s Track Announcer Kurt Becker, who talks about the Blue Grass Stakes and why it is an important race on the road to the Kentucky Derby. Kurt also talks about the field for today’s race and who he believes has the best chance of winning and talks about the history of the Blue Grass and where it all began, He als…

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S5 E9 Jim Raffone - Founder of Jar of Hope 38:06

6M ago38:06

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Jim shares his journey from learning his only son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to running 10 marathons including running over 300 miles from Massachusetts to New Jersey, doing push up around the world and climbing Mt Everest, all to bring awareness to and helping find a cure for this terminal disease. www.jarofhope.orgPlease subscribe and help k…

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Gulfstream Park’s Handicapper Brian Nadeau / Rideau Carleton Raceway’s New Track Announcer Melissa Keith / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Mike De Paulo 59:48

6M ago59:48

59:48

Ann and Larry are joined by Gulfstream Park’s Handicapper Brian Nadeau, who talks about the $1 Million Curlin Florida Derby, a Kentucky Derby points race, and Brian discusses the probable race favourite Fierceness and whether he is a legitimate favourite. He also mentions a couple of other horses who he believes could win the race and discusses wha…

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Turfway Park’s Racing Analyst and Handicapper Kaitlin Free / Woodbine Trainer Nigel Burke / Tony O’Sullivan, Woodbine Mohawk Park Racing Secretary 58:46

6M ago58:46

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Ann and Larry are joined by Turfway Park’s Racing Analyst and Handicapper Kaitlin Free, who talks about the Jeff Ruby Steaks today at the Florence, Kentucky racetrack and the implications it could have on this years Kentucky Derby. Kaitlin also discusses the Bourbonette Stakes and who she believes are some of todays major contenders in the stakes r…

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Thoroughbred Trainer Robertino Diodoro / Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry / Mike Langlois, Co-Owner of 2023 King’s Plate Winner Paramount Prince 59:21

7M ago59:21

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Ann and Larry are joined by Thoroughbred Trainer Robertino Diodoro who talks about his horse Ninja Warrior in todays Whitmore Stakes at Oaklawn Park. He also discusses his horse Give Me Liberty, who raced last Saturday in the Tampa Bay Derby and whether he was disappointed in the horses performance and who was the best horse that he has trained to …

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S5 E8 22nd Garden State Film Festival 42:22

7M ago42:22

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The executive director of the GSFF, Lauren Concar, joined me in the beautiful podcast studio at Brookdale College in Lincroft NJ to discuss this upcoming festival. She talks about some the great films that were selected from over 2000 submissions, including my friend Dan DeLuca's new film. Make sure you get your tickets very soon as they always sel…

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Tampa Bay Downs Racing Analyst Luis Ocasio / Woodbine Trainer Michelle Love / Woodbine’s Senior Communication’s Manager , Mark McKelvie 59:33

7M ago59:33

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Ann and Larry are joined by Tampa Bay Downs Racing Analyst Luis Ocasio who talks about todays running of the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby and who he believes stands a great chance of winning the Kentucky Derby points race. He also discusses how he became interested in Thoroughbred racing and why his Spanish background has helped Tampa Bay Downs attract…

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S5 E7 Dustin Scully, Ricky Wood and Grumbalo 37:59

7M ago37:59

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Catching up with Dustin Scully, who performed with Sesame Street, The Musical, in addition to developing the Four's a Crowd production company is now working with Ricky Wood in the new live show, Mr. Wood's Safe Space.Had so much fun with these guys!!Please subscribe and help the Towncast keep going strong!…

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Gulfstream Park’s Racing Analyst Brian Nadeau / Woodbine Trainer Patrick Dixon / Paul Court, the Creator of Stable Hub 59:58

7M ago59:58

59:58

Ann and Larry are joined by Gulfstream Park’s Racing Analyst Brian Nadeau who talks about todays running of the $400,000 Coolmore Fountian of Youth Stakes as well as several other stakes races at Gulfstream Park later today. Brian also mentions why todays Fountain of Youth Stakes could produce a Kentucky Derby winner and talks about himself as a ha…

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Oaklawn Park’s Racing Analyst Nancy Holthus / Woodbine Jockey David Moran / LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society’s Farm Manager - Lauren Millet 59:51

7M ago59:51

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Ann and Larry are joined by Oaklawn Park’s Racing Analyst Nancy Holthus, who discusses, and handicaps todays Grade 2 Rebel Stakes and talks about all the preparations taking place for the stakes filled racing card at Oaklawn Park this afternoon. Nancy also talks about how and where she became involved in horse racing and mentions how she handicaps …

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