Podcast appearances and mentions of Ellis Park

Nieu-Seeland se plaasvervanger-kaptein, Codie Taylor, sê hulle het geen illusies oor die uitdaging om die Springbokke as wêreldkampioene op 'n tuisveld aan te pak nie. Hy sal die span lei tot die gereelde kaptein, Ardie Savea, by die span aansluit voor die eerste toets op 22 Augustus teen die Springbokke op Ellis Park. Die All Blacks se toer van agt wedstryde skop Vrydag amptelik af teen die Stormers in Kaapstad. Taylor sê hulle weet dit gaan 'n moeilike toer wees, maar hulle is gereed:

This special edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show begins with a brief segment on Saturday's horse racing action from Monmouth hosted by JK before focus shifts to Sunday (Aug. 2) racing with analysis of Saratoga racing with PTF & Joe Migliore before Mikee P wraps the show alongside horseplayer Chris Cupples with a look at Kentucky Downs Preview Day over at Ellis Park.

This special edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show begins with a brief segment on Saturday's horse racing action from Monmouth hosted by JK before focus shifts to Sunday (Aug. 2) racing with analysis of Saratoga racing with PTF & Joe Migliore before Mikee P wraps the show alongside horseplayer Chris Cupples with a look at Kentucky Downs Preview Day over at Ellis Park.

There's more than just bragging rights on the line when the Boks and All Blacks clash at Ellis Park in August - the winner takes the lineal world title, aka the Raeburn Shield. To discuss, we are joined this week by fellow rugby nerd and promoter of the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields, Dave Algie. Treat your ears to a fascinating deep dive into rugby history and a native Kiwi's take on the upcoming Greatest Rivalry Tour - it's a good one. Raeburn Shield Link: https://www.raeburnandutrechtshields.com/ Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Louie & Sean are back with another rendition of BH Monday!-the guys react to the CCA Oaks & Bing Crosby-Tom Bellhouse from West Point stops by-Frank Angst updates us on the Corgi Racing at Ellis Park

Guest: Keitumetse Madisha | Head of Events at Primedia Whether you're taking part in your first 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk The Talk or you're a returning walker, preparation makes all the difference. We answer the most frequently asked questions about race day, including registration, transport, Gautrain's free travel offer, route information, arrival times and practical tips to help you enjoy every step through Johannesburg's inner city. Africa Melane speaks to Keitumetse Madisha, Head of Events at Primedia. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashy and Chris go inside the England camp ahead of the must-win Test against Fiji. After the defeat at Ellis Park, Ashy quizzes skipper Jamie George on the England gameplan against the Boks and why they keep repeating the same mistakes. Centre Henry Slade is also on the pod to discuss his return to the starting XV and England's state of flux in midfield. Can Slade replicate the influence he's had at Exeter for his country? Finn Russell is back for Scotland. Ashy and Chris look ahead to their clash in Pretoria and react to Louis Rees-Zammit dropping to the Wales bench. Why hasn't the Welsh winger managed to replicate the form eh showed before his NFL stint?

We break down a blockbuster opening round of the Nations Championship, with Ireland edging a thriller against Australia, Scotland lighting it up in Argentina, Wales finally finding back-to-back wins, and South Africa overpowering England at Ellis Park. The lads dig into the big tactical talking points, from Ireland's grit and Scotland's attacking threat to England's lack of direction and Borthwick's pressure, before being joined by Springbok legend and World Cup-winning captain John Smit to talk Boks dominance, Rassie's machine and whether anyone can stop South Africa. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 Nations Championship is officially underway and WHAT an opening weekend of international rugby.

Chris and Grays are at Ellis Park to react to England's comprehensive defeat by world champions South Africa. After an early Boks blitz, England fought back to make it close at half-time, so what was behind the Springboks' dominant second-half display? Why were England bossed in key areas? And after five defeats in a row, how important is a win next weekend against Fiji? We hear from 50-cap man Cheslin Kolbe as well as England captain Jamie George and coach Steve Borthwick.

The Springboks showed why they're the reigning world champions as they demolished England at Ellis Park in the opening round of the Nations Championship. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to analyse all the action of a match that reasserted the Springboks' dominance, but where does this leave England? ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

England's opening match in the Nations Championship saw them hammered 45-21 by South Africa at Ellis Park.From the stadium Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Charlie Morgan reflect on the match. They ask how much pressure this piles onto England ahead of games against Fiji and Argentina? What does it mean for Steve Borthwick? And, can anyone stop the Springboks winning a third straight World Cup next year?Nobody expected England to win, but even so, how alarming was the performance? Did the way they rallied at the end of the second half do enough to ease concerns? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INTRO: South Africa's rugby captain captain, Siya Kolisi, says his side will face an England team with in-form players when the two sides kick-off their Nations Championship challenge at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on later this evening. The Springboks are aware this might be an England side in a state of transition, but they'll still be a competitive prospect. The Springboks will face England, Scotland and Wales in quick succession in July in the newly formed tournament. Meanwhile, in a desperate effort to get people into Ellis Park for the Springboks' opening test match of the inaugural Nations Championship against England on *TODAY, the South African Rugby Union has announced a reduction in ticket prices. Prices ranged between 950 and three thousand rand for standard seating as around 30-thousand tickets were still available. However, a large number of tickets are now available at 650 rand, while even prime seating has been reduced to 950 rand. SARU is hoping the reduced prices will bring them closer to having the 62-thousand seater at 90 percent capacity. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC sports reporter, Thando Mxoli...

Chris and Paul Grayson take you through the opening round of the Nations Championship as the north v south battles begin. Chris heads to Ellis Park and catches up with England's vice-captain Ollie Chessum ahead of England's big test against the Boks. We speak to a confident Jo'burg local before catching up with George Furbank, who reflects on a hectic couple of weeks as he prepares for his first England start since 2024. We also discuss the other home nations fixtures this weekend. Can Scotland win in Argentina without Finn Russell? Is Australia v Ireland too close to call? And are Wales deservedly big underdogs against Fiji?

Independence Day is our Uncle Sammy's 250th birthday and another great day of Thoroughbred Racing. We begin our day at Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky with a turf sprint race and then head north to Saratoga in New York for a trio of Stakes races. We finish on the west coast with a sprint Stakes race on the Los Alamitos dirt. Back a horse and get paid!!!

Craig Ray, Daily Maverick Sports Editor speaks to John Maytham about the Springboks' opening Nations Championship clash against England, the key selection decisions, and what to expect from the first major Test of the 2026 season. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest:Jan De Koning | Independent Rugby Journalist The Springboks kick off their Nations Championship campaign against England on Saturday, 4 July, at Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park) in Johannesburg. Zain Johnson speaks to independent rugby journalist Jan de Koning about the biggest talking points ahead of the Test, including team selections, tactical battles, key players to watch and whether England have what it takes to upset the world champions on home soil. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the odds that England beat South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday?From South Africa, Will Kelleher is joined by Alex Lowe and Charlie Morgan to look ahead to England's massive opening clash in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park. The panel debates whether Steve Borthwick's side can pull off a monumental upset on South African soil. Is this team stronger than anything they selected in the 6 Nations? How will Henry Pollock perform as he faces the Springboks for the first time? And, how will England play, following their dismal 6 Nations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Plonk and Scott Shapiro handicap Saturday stakes races from Saratoga, Gulfstream Park, Ellis Park and Los Alamitos.

In this week's episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by South African rugby journalist Avuyile Sawula to preview the headline fixture of the Nations Championship this weekend as England take on the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park. Shockingly, one of rugby's most iconic stadiums could be less than half full, with media reports suggesting only around 21,000 tickets have been sold for the 62,500-capacity venue, leaving the prospect of more than 40,000 empty seats for one of Test rugby's biggest rivalries. We ask why ticket sales have been so slow and what it says about the launch of the new competition. Ben also makes the case for an England upset, while Avuyile brings exclusive insight from Johannesburg on the mood around the Springboks camp and why England's rising star Henry Pollock has quickly become one of South Africa's most talked-about – and unpopular – opponents. We also discuss: •⁠ ⁠Rassie Erasmus' team selection and the strengths of the Springboks XV •⁠ ⁠Ben Earl's fascinating mindset heading into one of rugby's toughest away trips •⁠ ⁠The atmosphere in Johannesburg ahead of the Nations Championship opener •⁠ ⁠The biggest tactical battles that could decide the match

We're celebrating our 500th episode as international rugby returns with the inaugural Nations Championship. We preview all the big North v South clashes, including England's daunting trip to Ellis Park to face the Springboks, an injury-hit Ireland heading to Australia, Scotland's shot at revenge against Argentina, Wales taking on a dangerous Fiji side in Cardiff, and France's weakened squad facing the All Blacks. We look at all the main talking points like England captaincy, some potential weaknesses in the Springbok squad and some big decisions for Andy Farrell. Plus, there's chat on Ellis Genge exit rumours, Toulouse's Top 14 dominance, Bledisloe history, and some shoutouts from across the rugby community. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: https://refundclub.co.uk/rugby Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠ my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Paul Grayson are in Johannesburg ahead of England's huge Nations Championship opener against South Africa. They are joined by the sport's newest knight, Sir Kevin Sinfield, to talk about being awarded the knighthood and his determination to continue raising awareness for MND. Sinfield discusses England's approach this weekend at Ellis Park and how they are dealing with the unique challenges of playing in the spiritual home of Springbok rugby.

The inaugural Nation's Championship is here, but are fans actually excited about it? Do they even understand the format? Chris, Danny and Ashy dig into the new competition, the logistical nightmare facing travelling supporters and the huge challenge for players playing back-to-back matches in different continents. Rassie Erasmus has already named his team to face England this weekend, does this help with Steve Borthwick's selection dilemmas? Will Henry Pollock be unleashed in Johannesburg? Is it Ben Spencer or Alex Mitchell at nine? Plus, we discuss the three things England need to do if they are to beat the Boks. Ashy shares his memories of playing South Africa at Ellis Park and Danny explains what it's like to play at altitude and how it effects players. And after Jack Willis captained Toulouse to a record-extending 25th Top 14 title, we debate whether he could ever be lured back to England and what the RFU could do to make it happen.

One of New Zealand's cricketing heroes, Bob Blair, has passed away aged 94. Petone-born fast bowler is remembered for his extraordinary courage during New Zealand's 1953 tour of South Africa, after learning his fiancée Nerissa Love was among the 151 people killed in the Tangiwai rail disaster. After initially staying away to grieve, he famously emerged from the players' tunnel at Ellis Park to bat with New Zealand's last wicket, prompting silence from the crowd and tears from players on both teams. Sports writer Lynn McConnell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Springbok tighthead, the broken grip strength machine, and a bag of homemade biltong. This one had it all. Thomas du Toit sits down with the boys to talk farm life, front row dark arts, Springbok test weeks, and what England can really expect when they rock up at Ellis Park in July. Simply one of the best guests we've ever had. 00:00

Jean-Louis gesels met KJ van JSB Sports Betting oor hoe die KosMOS Fees en JSB Sports Betting vir jou die kans gee om 'n onvergeetlike reis vir twee na Suid-Afrika te wen. Vind uit hoe om deel te neem en hoekom jy beslis by KosMOS Fees moet wees. Wat jy kan wen: -Retourvlugte vir twee na Suid-Afrika -2 nagte se verblyf -Kaartjies om die Springbokke teen Engeland te sien speel by Ellis Park op 4 Julie. Totale waarde van N$30 000! Skryf nou in: bit.ly/JSB-Giveaway Hoe om in te skryf: Koop jou KosMOS Fees-kaartjie Voltooi die inskrywingsvorm Hê 'n geldige JSB Sports Betting-rekening Wees by KosMOS Fees op Saterdag, 25 April vir die regstreekse aankondiging Geen her-trekkings nie - jy moet daar wees om jou prys te eis B's en V's geld. Geen onder 18's

The 4-year-old son of More Than Ready, campaigned by Victory Racing Partners, broke his maiden on second asking in an $84,000 Gulfstream Park MSW at 3. After his win in a $127,000 allowance at Ellis Park, he would only compete at the stakes level. His first black type start was in graded stakes company winning the G3 Manila S. at Belmont Park, defeating a deep field consisting entirely of graded stakes winners and stakes winners. He followed up that victory with a third in the G2 National Museum Racing Hall of Fame S., behind eventual G1 winner Carl Spackler (IRE). More Than Looks followed that race up with a win in the $200,000 Jefferson Cup S. at Churchill Downs by 2 3/4 lengths. He earned the first of his four triple-digit Beyer -101- in this win.Returning to the races at four, More Than Looks ran exclusively in G1 company. His first two starts of 2024 resulted in game second place finishes in the G1 Fourstardave H. at Saratoga and G1 Turf Mile S. at Keeneland, earning a 100 Beyer for his effort in the Turf Mile. Those two races set him up perfectly for an impressive run in the G1 Breeders' Cup Mile, where he defeated a competitive international field consisting of 8 G1 winners. With the Breeders' Cup victory he earned his highest career Beyer speed figure of 105 and brought his earnings to a total of $1,870,715.“He's an eye-catching horse that showed elite ability from day one,” said trainer Cherie DeVaux of More Than Looks. “His explosive turn of foot and competitive nature led to consistency at the highest level, and ultimately resulted in him becoming a Breeders' Cup Champion.”Bred by Hinkle Farms, More Than Looks hails from the female family of multiple G1 winner Critical Eye. His black type winning dam, Ladies' Privilege - a $575,000 Keeneland November purchase, by Harlan's Holiday, is a full sister to multiple graded stakes winner Takeover Target.More Than Looks' sire More Than Ready is a leading sire of Breeders' Cup winners and wins, with 7 individual winners accumulating 8 wins. An international success, More Than Ready has sired nearly a 120 black type winners, almost 50 graded stakes winners and 13 G1 winners.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Pieter Burger, Managing Director, as 702 turns its focus to the Ellis Park precinct, unpacking whether major sporting events like the Jukskei Derby between the Lions and the Bulls can reignite the inner city, drive economic activity, improve safety, and help restore one of Johannesburg’s most iconic spaces as a shared civic and cultural heartbeat. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interesting people make interesting music. Warren Ellis is in a class of his own. He's a composer, multi-instrumentalist and longtime creative partner of gothic rock poet laureate Nick Cave. For more than 40 years Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have challenged us with narrative-driven music that touches on love, death, and religion. Ellis is also the co-founder of Ellis Park, a sanctuary for wounded animals in Sumatra. He saves the animals, and he says, they saved him. The spirit of transformation runs through the band's latest album, Wild God. Ellis will be back in New Zealand with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds for the first time since 2017 with The Wild God Tour as part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. They'll be performing two shows in Wellington at the TSB Arena February 5th and 6th.

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don't already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you'll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you. And if you're already a Vanguardista, we salute you.  ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' is finally out this week—but will it rock Mark's world or break his heart? He'll deliver his verdict in this week's Take—plus more reviews of the biggest movies hitting cinema screens this weekend. First up it's the final film instalment in everyone's favourite goes-down-nicely-with-a-cuppa-tea-missus period drama saga, Downton Abbey. On a much less civilised note, we've got ‘The Long Walk' too—a brutal death game drama adapted from Stephen King's novel. Plus we'll get your top takes on the Box Office Top 10 and whatever else is going on in your lovely listener lives.   Our very special and exceptionally well-dressed guest this week is Warren Ellis—musician of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Dirty Three fame, and now the subject of new Justin Kurzel directed documentary ‘Ellis Park'. It follows the story of the animal sanctuary Ellis founded in Indonesia with Femke den Haas, and it's an intimate insight into the life and music of this very cool man too. He chats IRL in the studio with Mark and Simon—and this week we're filming the whole show in golorious technicolour, so you'll get the full effect of his excellent outfit. They talk all about the movie and plenty about music too—and just because Warren loves a lengthy natter we've got even more for you in Take 2—so listen up!     Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free):  Downton Abbey Review: 06:35  Box Office Top Ten: 14:41  Warren Ellis Interview: 25:19  The Long Walk Review: 46:37  Spinal Tap: The End Continues Review: 1:00:48        You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo  Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.      Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I chat with the incredible Brett McKay to talk all things Australian Rugby! We re-live the fun of the Lions tour, the jubilation at Ellis Park, and get into the nitty gritty with some of our favorite players.  If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and if you could spread the word by telling a friend, why that would be pure magic. We're approaching 4 full years, and  thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the shows, “Still Game,” and “The West Wing,” and I highly recommend both shows. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brought to you by Keeneland Sales and powered by the KDTF.PTF isits down with Cormac Breathnach of Keeneland Sales and they discuss two-year-old racing from Saratoga and Ellis Park on Travers Day. You can have a look at the catalog for the Keeneland September yearling sale here.

As usual, AI slop shownotes for anyone who wants to read them. Enjoy!In this packed episode of The Two Jacks, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack cut through a huge week in politics, policy, and sport. They kick off with life on the bike lanes and the four‑day work week debate before diving into Australia's productivity roundtable: where progress might actually come from, why energy costs and regulation matter most, and how timid politics strangles reform. They spar over tax design, housing, stamp duty, and the red tape that inflates costs without improving quality.From there, the Jacks range across global flashpoints and US turbulence—Israel–Australia tit-for-tat visas, the Ukraine–Russia talks fallout, the limits of sanctions, and whether the West has the will for long wars. Stateside, they dissect rising US inflation pressures, Congress's stock-trading problem, and the “picking winners” trap in industrial policy. Locally, they tackle the Greens in Tasmania, crime perception vs data, and Australia's defense priorities in a drone-dominated future—before a big sports wrap: AFL finals implications from homophobic slur bans, NRL ladder-shaping clashes, cricket's farewell to Bob Simpson, the Wallabies' breakthrough at Ellis Park, and Sydney's Allianz Stadium turf debacle.Timestamped segments and takeaways 00:00:01 – Cold open, weather and bike lanesBanter on soggy Sydney/Melbourne and bike lane hazards.Takeaway: Urban transport design vs pedestrian safety—light opener that foreshadows policy tradeoffs.00:02:23 – Four‑day work week and productivity roundtableJack the Insider outlines ACTU's four‑day week ask; government quickly cools it.Hong Kong Jack: flexible, case-by-case four‑day arrangements can work well; blanket mandates don't.Notable quote (Hong Kong Jack): “It really is a case-by-case basis… it can be done—it just can't be done across the board.”00:04:26 – Housing, commuting, and productivity dragLong commutes as a hidden productivity killer; WFH rights expanding in Victoria but role-dependent.00:06:47 – AI regulation “light touch”Productivity Commission signals minimal regulation; Jack the Insider flags creator rights concerns.00:07:51 – Where productivity gains might come fromHong Kong Jack: “The two obvious areas to attack are regulation and energy costs.”00:08:17 – Energy transition, prices, and investmentJack the Insider: transition and decades of policy drift drove high prices; grid infrastructure is the bottleneck.Coal vs renewables economics; investment won't return to coal due to horizon risk.00:12:00 – Cutting “red tape”: harmonization and tax settingsFederation frictions; harmonise state regs; stamp duty singled out as a worst tax.Building codes ballooning costs while quality supervision lags.00:14:24 – Build quality crises and supervision gapsMascot/Zetland examples; spate of vacated towers; cheap builds, high prices.00:15:40 – Political capital, timid reform, and election calculusIs Albanese Labor's John Howard—few big-ticket reforms, focus on winning?Take reforms to an election (GST precedent), but reformers often punished at the polls.00:24:45 – Israel–Australia visa spatSimcha Rothman's visa withdrawn; Israel responds by revoking visas for Australians to the Palestinian Authority; both sides flex sovereignty.Notable quote (Hong Kong Jack): “This is just how it works.”00:27:28 – Failed asylum seekers backlog nearing 100kProcessing delays create perverse incentives; most rejected claimants retain work/study rights—encourages low‑merit claims.Enforcement throughput is minimal; backlog self‑feeds.00:32:07 – Tasmania: Greens hold line on stabilityGreens won't back Labor no-confidence; Premier continues; different cultures in Tas vs NSW Greens.00:36:32 – Vale Terence StampPersonal memories; Priscilla role noted; a prickly but great actor.00:38:00 – Ukraine–Russia: Alaska talks flop, semantics vs substanceOptics criticised; ceasefire vs peace semantics; limits of sanctions and Western will.Debate: Can Ukraine regain Crimea/Donbas? Is a negotiated end inevitable? Historical echoes (appeasement vs long war).00:49:05 – US inflation watch and tariffsProducer prices beat; risks of re‑acceleration; fuel prices helping headline but underlying pressures rising.Tariffs' pass-through to consumers; political messaging vs data; Fed unlikely to cut on these numbers.00:54:24 – Crime, stats vs street realityDC deployments; media narratives vs lived experience; class/education divide shapes perceptions.00:58:26 – Drones, defense, and future warfareUS behind China on cheap drone swarms (DJI dominance); implications for Australia: missiles, subs, strike aircraft, drones, and a modern surface fleet.01:00:42 – Congressional stock trading and transparencyBipartisan enrichment via informational access; “broadcast trades in real-time” proposal; ban vs radical transparency.01:04:27 – Picking winners: Intel, Kodak lessonsGovernment stakes risk political logic over market logic; Kodak/Motorola as cautionary tales.01:08:05 – Crime again: data declines vs spikes that matterAustralia's violent crime historically higher in 1920s/1980s; present-day spikes (aggravated burglaries) shape sentiment; good recidivism programs often lack political incentives.01:13:08 – AFL: homophobic slur sanctions and finals stakesRankine case likely to set a benchmark; prior bans (3–6 weeks) cited; consistency required.Notable quote (Jack the Insider): “It's a bad word… it needs to be removed from the game.”01:19:01 – AFL form lines and umpiringAdelaide/Geelong threats; Collingwood's midfield clearance issues; four‑umpire system not working.01:21:33 – NRL, cricket, rugbyNRL: Storm beat Panthers; big clashes ahead; ladder permutations.Cricket: Vale Bob Simpson; fielding revolution; ODI series in Cairns; roster chat (Maxwell retired from ODIs; case for Tim David).Wallabies: first Ellis Park win since 1963; O'Connor–Jorgensen try a “thing of beauty.”01:27:16 – Allianz Stadium turf failureDrainage massively under-spec; costly resurfacing; modern stadiums should drain ~600mm/hr; Allianz reported ~40mm/hr.01:31:07 – Vegas tourism pivot and gougePricing up, volume down; “milk everything” model—$50/day minibar “storage” anecdote; vibe no longer value-driven.01:32:53 – Corporate team bonding and Beef WellingtonHong Kong's “Feather and Bone”-style classes; culinary nostalgia to close the show.Sign-off: where to contact The Two Jacks (Condition Release Program email, Substack, X DMs open).Notable quotes to pull“The essence of progress to a better life for Australians is improved productivity.”“The two obvious areas to attack are regulation and energy costs.”“It can be done—it just can't be done across the board.”“Drones and robotics are the future of warfare.”“It's a bad word… it needs to be removed from the game.”

Wallabies rise from the dead at Ellis Park in the greatest Aussie comeback since Crocodile Dundee 2. The Boks are stunned, the crowd's crying into their Castle Lagers, and rugby Twitter explodes. Meanwhile, the All Blacks quietly handle Argentina with all the excitement of filing a tax return.Grab a beer and Enjoy

Well, nobody saw that coming. The Springboks spontaneously combusted as the Wallabies ran in wonder try after wonder try at Ellis Park to take a famous victory. But, the pod believes a victory next week is still the most likely outcome as some mitigating factors emerge. Perhaps some hard but necessary lessons learned in this shock defeat? Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Ellis Park, and you've demolished the Springboks at home! Australia, you fkn beautayyyy!!!!Buy stuff from our sponsor - Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick, handicapping only segment with Barry.

Brought to you by Keeneland Sales and powered by the KDTF.PTF ia back with you as he sits down in person with Dean Roethemeier of Keeneland Sales and they discuss two-year-old racing from Saratoga, Ellis Park and Del Mar on a terrific Saturday of racing across the country.

Auxiliary Gate 216 - Baley Hare, Racing Secretary at Ellis Park by CC Broaddus, Alan Schneider, Brandon Jaggers & Geoff Riggs

Louie welcomed Joe Kristufek from Ellis Park to ESPN Louisville.They discuss the Ellis Park Derby card.

Sunday's Race of the Day is the Ellis Park Derby. Gino Buccola and Ashley Mailloux analyze here.

It's part two of Kentucky Downs Preview Day at Ellis and PTF and Jack Jenkins are here with thoughts on the stakes races and a couple of Jack's spot plays earlier on the card.We are anxiously awaiting the start of Kentucky Downs here at In the Money Media and thrilled to be partners with them and Twinspires.com, who have great contest opportunities every day at Ellis Park. Just go to their site and navigate to the tournaments section or just click here.

Presented by TwinSpires   Retired jockey and FOX Sports analyst Richard Migliore previews Saratoga's Whitney day card, Kevin Kerstein shares his thoughts on Kentucky Downs Preview Day at Ellis Park, and Ryan Anderson visits with Bobby Neuman to share his thoughts on Del Mar's weekend stakes. Plus, we look ahead to the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale with Price Bell Jr. of Mill Ridge and the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale with Jimmy George of the International Racing Bureau. Also, Joe Kristufek previews three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on a Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin tackle the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business. 

It's part two of Kentucky Downs Preview Day at Ellis and PTF and Jack Jenkins are here with thoughts on the stakes races and a couple of Jack's spot plays earlier on the card.We are anxiously awaiting the start of Kentucky Downs here at In the Money Media and thrilled to be partners with them and Twinspires.com, who have great contest opportunities every day at Ellis Park. Just go to their site and navigate to the tournaments section or just click here.

Mikee P and Chris Cupples break down the $3 Turf Pick 3 on Saturday from Ellis Park. These races are part of the 2-day KY Downs Preview that Ellis Park is running this weekend. Twinspries.com has contests running all this weekend for Ellis, Saratoga, Colonial, and More. There is an $800 Whitney challenge to shoot for this weekend, as well as qualifiers to the $3000 Mint Millions Betting Challenge happening September 6th.

Mikee P and Chris Cupples break down the $3 Turf Pick 3 on Saturday from Ellis Park. These races are part of the 2-day KY Downs Preview that Ellis Park is running this weekend. Twinspries.com has contests running all this weekend for Ellis, Saratoga, Colonial, and More. There is an $800 Whitney challenge to shoot for this weekend, as well as qualifiers to the $3000 Mint Millions Betting Challenge happening September 6th.

Brought to you by our friends at Twinspires.com. Go to their site to check out exciting contest opportunities including games TODAY at the $50 and $500 levels.Need a little action on a Summer Monday? PTF and horseplayer Chris Cupples are here to talk about the card at Ellis Park.

Join us for Sunday's Race of the Day: the Pea Patch Stakes at Ellis Park. Ashley Mailloux and Gino Buccola share their thoughts and insights here.

Jason discusses the retirement of trainer D. Wayne Lukas and then welcomes in Tony Calo to talk Churchill Downs racing, the upcoming Ellis Park meet, and more!