Podcasts about Hollywood Park

From portraying a Swiss Army knife as an LA Angels intern to helping bring the World Cup to SoFi Stadium, Adolfo Romero's career trajectory reads like a sports industry fairy tale. Now VP at Hollywood Park, Romero joins us to share his remarkable journey through America's evolving soccer landscape.We dive deep into his early days with the LA Angels, his pivotal role with Chivas USA during MLS's experimental years, and how he became instrumental in bringing international soccer to American audiences nationwide. Romero offers insider perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of growing soccer in a country dominated by other sports, plus exclusive insights into what it takes to prepare SoFi Stadium for the world's biggest sporting event.Whether you're a soccer purist or casual fan, Romero's story showcases the dedication and vision required to elevate the "beautiful game" in America—culminating in his current role helping deliver an unforgettable 2026 World Cup experience.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at the resentencing ruling that could make Lyle and Erik Menendez eligible for parole…PLUS – Thoughts on the cost of home ownership in Orange County AND the development of a Movie Studio & Production Facility in Hollywood Park - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Marcas. The crew is live from Hollywood Park Casino for Monday Night Raw! Kap, Morales, Producer Lindsey, & O'Shea Jackson Jr. The Lakers had a Dominating victory against the OKC Thunder in Oklahoma City the #1 seed in the west. Kap gives out his Lakers statement! Kap believes the Lakers should want to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 1st round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is our Reel Fathers Rights 5pm hour, enjoy 30 min commercial free. Live from HPC for our Monday Night Raw remote. Kap's horse Raging Torrent Won the million dollar race over the weekend. Kaps breaks down what happened. BIG DEAL OR NO DEAL. DEALERS CHOICE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breeders' Cup renewals past and future and the richest turf race in the world are the main topics this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. TV's Amy Zimmerman and photographer Skip Dickstein are among the very few people who have been to every Breeders' Cup since the championships began in 1984. They reminisce about the inaugural running at Hollywood Park and some of their experiences since, including how their streaks were not interrupted by COVID in 2020. The Everest, a Group 1 sprint worth US$13 million, will be run late night Friday into Saturday morning U.S. time at Royal Randwick in Sydney. Bella Nipotina is one of the top contenders in the race. She is owned by partners led by her breeder Michael Christian. Also a media personality and Australian-rules football executive, he discusses the race and why it has been able to prosper using the template established by the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1). Horse Racing Nation handicapper Ed DeRosa takes an early snapshot of next month's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar and also handicaps weekend graded stakes at Keeneland and Woodbine. Listener and reader feedback is focused on last week's column about why City Of Troy will not win the Breeders' Cup Classic. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

We start the show off with Super Cross talk with Ireland & Marcas Grant. We are live from Hollywood Park Casino for our ESPN LA Fantasy football draft party. Sedano, Kap & friends are all there for a party, party oh party. Kap is having trouble figuring out what to do with his draft picks. Could Marcas Grant help him out? College football starts this weekend with a big game in Ireland! USC football starts next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Sedano believes the Chargers will have at least 10 win this season. We are live from Hollywood Park casino! Will the Chargers have at least 10 wins today? There was breaking news this morning with regards to the Rams. Their o-lineman Alaric Jackson will be suspended for 2 games. How will this affect the Rams the first two games? RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. If USC goes 10-2 this season could they still potentially be left out of the playoffs? Sedano says it depends on who those two loses are too. Corporate Greg joins the show, we are trying to figure out why Marcas Grant or Kirk Morrison did not show up. Marcas Grant shows up, and gives us some fantasy football expertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The LA Poker Roundup! The place for recent news and events in the LA poker community, with a focus on tournaments. This show will go over events happening the following week, the pros and cons of different events along with the opinions of your hosts on the hottest topics in the poker world. Tune in Tuesday nights to talk LA poker with us! Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single Roundup! This week: 00:00 Starting soon 01:38 Intro 01:54 EARTHQUAKE!! 04:03 Results from the Gardens 10:35 Hot seat giveaway at Commerce 14:03 Results from Legends 28:36 Bomb Scare at Hollywood Park! 40:50 Is GTO wizard dangerous to the game? 52:46 Details of a live cheating method exposed 1:03:05 TDA Rules talk: BB First, tabling cards at showdown 1:23:10 When are your chips in play? 1:34:13 Weekly Roundup Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Ty's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TyDobbertin Ty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tydobbertin/ Derek's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwansfull Derek's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kwansfull Derek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwansfull/​

Dodgers catcher, Austin Barnes joins us live from Hollywood Park after the Dodgers swept the Red Sox and get ready to host the Giants tonight

Mo Kelly from KFI joins us live at Hollywood Park. TNT has matched one of the new media rights deals for the NBA. Vic the Bric

The Mayor of Inglewood, James Butts, joins us live at Hollywood Park to talk about the Intuit Dome, SoFi and more exciting developements in the city. We discuss USC AD, Jennifer Cohen, speaking about how the school will move forward in the new age of college sports with NIL and revenue sharing. David Vassegh joins us to talk about the team DFA'ing James Paxton.

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 10, Travis sits down with Mike Forrester, Vice President, Premium Sales and Service at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Mike played college football and then was able to work with some of the most iconic football stadiums and franchises in his career. Tune into hear his advice on what to do to standout in such a competitive field. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Stadium Builds ✅ Successful Characteristics  ✅ Being Efficient and Effective www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with Mark Rahner's review of the new Focus Features crime/drama “The Bikeriders,” which tells the story of a midwestern motorcycle club known as the ‘Vandals' in ‘The Rahner Report'…PLUS – A look at Hollywood Park's immersive new technology, media, and entertainment venue, the ‘Cosm' dome Netflix “Ready To Eat Popcorn” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

What steps are necessary to secure a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue like SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park against ever-evolving cybersecurity threats? And how can such measures be balanced with providing a seamless experience for millions of visitors each year? Joining me today to answer these questions is Dwayne Robinson, Head of Cybersecurity at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. I met Dwayne on the show floor at Cisco Live, and we quickly got into a fascinating discussion about the unique challenges and solutions involved in securing a high-profile venue. SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park are not just home to NFL games and concerts but also set to host monumental events like the Super Bowl, the 2028 Olympics, and the FIFA World Cup. In our conversation, Dwayne shares his insights into how they use cutting-edge technologies to bolster cybersecurity. From AI-driven threat detection to coordinated efforts with federal and local government agencies, discover how the cybersecurity team navigates this complex digital landscape. We also explore how these measures are implemented without compromising the fan experience, ensuring that every visit to SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park is memorable for all the right reasons. How do you secure a 298-acre sports and entertainment district while maintaining a top-notch fan experience? What emerging threats keep cybersecurity experts up at night, and how can proactive measures make a difference? Tune in to find out, and share your thoughts on the balance between innovation and security in such dynamic environments. We'd love to hear your insights!  

A quick review of a few bouts from Detroit opens this episode, then we delve into some predictions for several upcoming clashes, among them: Tsyzu vs Fundora, Valdez vs Wilson, and Wardley vs Clarke, and then a couple of tidbits from the chatter lines, such as the mystery man who challenged Ben Whittaker recently, whether or not new rules are being conffirmed for the Tyson-Paul fight in July, and Golden Boy and their deal with Hollywood Park to make boxing fans in Los Angeles happy. #talkinfight #boxingnews #boxingupdates #boxingpreviews #tysonpaul

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' – Thoughts on Disneyland's approved multi-billion-dollar DisneylandForward expansion plan in Anaheim AND an AI Celebrity Boxing match between former heavyweight boxing champions Leon Spinks and James “Buster” Douglas…PLUS - A look at the “Rolling Loud” hip-hop music festival at Hollywood Park this weekend (March 14-17) - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 39, Travis sits down with Andrew Bragman, Vice President, Ticket Operations at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Andrew has put in the time and effort to build an enjoyable career in the sports business. Tune into hear his advice on finding ways to maximize revenue and increase attendance throughout his career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Working in Baseball ✅ Being Effective and Efficient ✅ Improve Fan Experience www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to win the Super Bowl? The obvious factors include drive, grit, determination, and excellence to make it to the championship level. But what else goes into the winning formula to propel teams through the ups and downs of an NFL season where only one team can be called the champion? Today on Redefiners, we talk with Kevin Demoff, Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Rams football team, who won Super Bowl LVI in 2022. Kevin takes us into the locker room and the front office to share what it takes to be a Super Bowl championship team. He talks about the importance of consistency and authenticity as a leader, how he uses fan feedback to solve problems, the importance of inclusion and diversity to reflect your fan community in your staff, and how fear of failure and vulnerability help him propel his organization to new heights. Kevin also goes beyond football to talk about the vision and sustainability plans behind Hollywood Park, the 300-acre sports and entertainment complex that houses SoFi Stadium where the Rams play. Pull up a chair and grab your nachos, chicken wings, and a favorite beverage for this insightful conversation. We'll also hear from Ben Shrewsbury, a Managing Director in our Dallas office, who will discuss why COOs are often first choice for the CEO role, and the skills they'll need to dial up to thrive in the top seat. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes: Leadership Lessons from the Field with Troy Vincent From Gillette to Jamba Juice: How to Lead Iconic Brands with Empathy, Purpose & Integrity Leading with Vulnerability with Bestselling Author Jacob Morgan

Dive into the thrilling world of sports betting with "SIDE BET," a dynamic podcast hosted by Laffit Pincay III, alongside Jonathon Kinchen, Giovannina Solevo-Kinchen, and Terrence Thetgee. In Episode 3, recorded on December 13, our hosts delve deep into the NFL's week 13, examining where predictions went wrong or were simply unlucky.Key highlights include a critical analysis of the Chiefs' controversial loss to the Bills and the Dolphins' Monday Night falter. The episode also offers a unique look at NFL overreactions, discussing the Eagles' performance, the Lions' struggles, and the implications of quarterback injuries on teams like the Chargers and Texans.Get exclusive insights on upcoming NFL matchups, including detailed discussions on games like Cowboys vs. Bills, Ravens vs. Jaguars, and the Seahawks vs. Eagles Monday night game. The episode isn't just about pro football; it also covers college bowl games, college basketball showdowns, including UConn vs. Gonzaga and Arizona vs. Purdue, and a quick thought on Draymond Green.Plus, don't miss the special segment on betting strategies focusing on the pros and cons of parlays.For baseball fans, there's a rejoiceful discussion on Shohei Ohtani's move to the Dodgers, including the specifics of his deal and the Dodgers' World Series prospects.Tune into "SIDE BET" for in-depth analyses, expert opinions, and lively debates that will enhance your sports betting experience. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just a sports enthusiast, this podcast is your go-to source for all things sports betting.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:16 - Welcoming the Guests 00:01:56 - Offsides Heard Around the World 00:06:29 - Bold Prediction for the Chiefs 00:07:39 - Dolphins' Loss and Momentum 00:09:58 - Tyreek Hill's McDonald's Order 00:15:21 - Concerns about Jalen Hurts 00:17:43 - Eagles' Offensive Challenges 00:18:53 - Saturday NFL Games Preview 00:27:47 - Quarterback Injuries and Team Analysis 00:29:19 - Hollywood Park and NFL Highlights 00:30:46 - Dak Prescott and Betting Strategy 00:33:16 - NFL Teaser and Betting Insights 00:36:41 - College Bowl Games and Betting Preferences 00:39:33 - College Basketball Matchups 00:43:18 - Draymond Green's Ejection 00:44:16 - Shohei Otani's Move to the Angels 00:45:09 - Dodgers' Pitching Staff 00:45:55 - Farewell and Thank You

This week: a special trip out to COSM's test center at the University of Utah campus for an EXCLUSIVE interview with Ricardo Romaneiro, the latest artist collaborator to be announced by the immersive media company. We also talk with COSM CEO Jeb Terry and the head of COSM's Studios & Labs Neil Carty about the content and strategy they've developed for the launch of the Hollywood Park experience center in LA in 2024.All that plus host Noah Nelson's impressions of COSM's tech and the in progress preview of Romaneiro's LIQUIDVERSE: Microcosm & Macrocosm project which blends live musical and visual elements with pre-rendered material on the wrap-around LED screens in COSM's venue.SHOW NOTESCosmE&SCosm & Ricardo RomaneiroRicardo RomaneiroCosm & Nancy Baker CahilCosm & UFC(This episode was made possible thanks to travel & accommodations provided by COSM.) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, join Jen and guest Joe J Steiner discuss how he went from being a jockey, saddling up on a racehorse to a mindset coach. Listen to hear more! ____________________ Join the Success to Significance Community Today: YouTube Facebook Instagram Jenduplessis.com Linkedin LinkedTree Book a Strategy Call with Jen TODAY! ____________________

“She's not good at hearing people,” the musician Mikel Jollett writes of his mother in his haunting memoir Hollywood Park. “If we tell her we're hungry, she'll say, ‘No you're not. You ate earlier.' If one of us says ‘I'm sad,' she tells us that it's not true, that we're happy now because we're with her.”✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com

Sustainability has never been a more important factor in the sports market with events that are some of the most high-profile in the world. Tim Trefzer has led sustainability efforts at Mercedes Benz Stadium, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff and the Atlanta Falcons among others. He also co-founded the Sustainable Sport index, the sports industry's first benchmark of sustainability. SportsTravel Managing Editor Matt Traub talked with Tim recently on how sports organizations can use its events to educate people about climate change, how much sustainability has increased as a priority in sports and its venues, the most important topics of focus still needed for sports venues to be sustainable and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karyn White @karynwhiteofficial – internationally-acclaimed music artist and R&B singer – joins Tavis live in studio for a career conversation ahead of “THE KARYN WHITE EXPERIENCE” this Thursday, July 27 at Hollywood Park.

Mark M. Hanna grew up in Inglewood, California adjacent to the Hollywood Park horse track. This is where his love of horses began and he pursued his passion to become an Arabian horse breeder and imported horses from Europe. His compassion and spiritual bond with horses led him to become “The Horse Listener.” Hanna can help people with the fundamental and proper way to be with your horse, a lifetime partnership. Hanna shares his life story in “The Horse Listener,” the first book of an anticipated trilogy.

The guys talk about our upcoming remote at Hollywood Park on March 28th, frustration among the LA Galaxy fan base, and a piece that famed writer Jon Wertheim did on Fred and other local TV sportscasters

From the South Bay to the Valley, from the West Side to the East Side – we head to Los Angeles for this episode to chat with Kishore Ramlagan, the Manager, Marketing & Promotions at Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium & YouTube Theater. Kishore takes us along for the ride through his unconventional career path – from playing soccer and being a fan to joining the industry through an internship with the LA Galaxy, to time with Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) leading to his current role. We discuss the advent of more stadium tours and how what was once a rare concert play has turned into a more common touring strategy for artists. We discuss the demand for Taylor Swift tickets, of which their stadium is hosting five shows, and the evolution of ticket sales and how marketers adapt. Kishore shares pivotal career moments that shaped his path and challenged him as well as his advice for people entering the industry. From leveraging networking to a drive to add and build his knowledge, he has been able to parlay one opportunity to the next while continuing to challenge and prove himself. Enjoy this wonderful episode which includes some excellent career advice, some fun stories, and plenty of talk about WWE fandom. As The Rock might say… Do you smell what Kishore is cooking?

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Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Today I talked to Alan Shuback about his book Hollywood at the Races: Film's Love Affair with the Turf (UP of Kentucky, 2019) A love of the slapstick film duo Laurel and Hardy led nine-year-old Alan Shuback into a chance encounter with thoroughbred horse racing in 1957. Racing soon also became a passion, and he never abandoned either love, making a career out of the latter as a transatlantic racing journalist. More recently, with Hollywood and racing both in decline in Shuback's eyes, he set out to document the close relationship between them during a golden era for both, encompassing the 1930s to the 1970s. In this intriguing interview, Shuback discusses anti-Semitism in the early days of Santa Anita, one of southern California's premier racetracks, which led to the formation of rival racecourse Hollywood Park; Louis B. Mayer's obsession with racing, producing one of America's most powerful racing stables and nearly leading to his firing from MGM; Fred Astaire's late-life marriage to a pioneering female jockey who was decades younger than him; and the role of films about horse racing in the broader culture. (For the record, at least 60 movies on the topic were released in the 1930s alone.) Finally, Shuback analyzes the decline of both industries. It's a sad note, but one that leaves you grateful for the memories. Rachel Pagones was a London-based journalist at the Racing Post from 2001-2009 and a racing columnist for the Financial Times from 2003-2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Jeb Terry, the CEO of Cosm – a new company with surprisingly deep roots – joins host Noah Nelson to talk about their plans for bringing large scale immersive experiences, powered by dome projection tech, first to their flagship location being built in LA's Hollywood Park and then beyond. Thing is, the company has the tech stack to back it up, being the technology providers for some of the biggest planetariums in the world. And then there's the sports angle: with the company planning to leverage live sporting events as part of their programming. Something Terry knows more than a little about: he played in the NFL before going into business and leading initiatives at FOX Sports amongst others.In other words: we're going long on the business of immersive this week.SHOW NOTESCosmAndrew Hoepfner's "How To Make Immersive Theater Your Full Time Job"Bottom of the OceanParticle Ink: Speed of Dark40 Watts From Nowhere Backer DiscountImmersive Experience Institute Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mayor of Inglewood, James Butts, joins us live from Hollywood Park. We discuss Game 3 tonight between the Dodgers and Padres in San Diego. Could Cam Akers be done with the Rams?

In this episode of How I Got Here, Dreena welcomes Shelby Larkin-Reid, an Emmy-nominated television producer and entertainment executive with over 20 years of production experience in non-scripted content. Shelby is also the Director of Global Partnership Development at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.  Starting as a high school intern at her local CBS affiliate in Nashville, TN, Shelby grew to become an associate producer by the age of 23. After realizing that majoring and working in economics wasn't the path for her, she was driven to revisit her passion of television production. Listen in as she tells the story of how she became the confident, powerful, Black female producer she is today while sharing expert advice for those of you who want to follow a similar career path in entertainment.“It's so important to know… what sort of environment you thrive in. If you don't thrive in that type of environment, it's definitely not the place for you.”-  Shelby Larkin-ReidYou'll hear about the impacts going to Spelman College in Atlanta had on Shelby's career trajectory and how she dealt with her family's disapproval of her career choice, as well as how branded content and brand partnerships are developed. Plus, she describes what a day in her life looks like as the Director of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park! “When you start and you go with the passion, your career will grow exponentially.”-  Shelby Larkin-ReidConnect with Shelby:Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbylarkinreid Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamshelbyrenee Resources Mentioned:SoFi Stadium: https://www.sofistadium.com About the Host:Dreena Whitfield has a proven ability to create tangible outcomes that helps clients exceed expectations. Her diverse career has led her to spearhead the communications and marketing efforts for leaders in the nonprofit, corporate and political sectors, as well as small businesses internationally.With more than a decade of experience, Dreena and the WhitPR team have a proven ability to spot opportunities for our clients to grow their brand recognition in saturated markets that are in alignment with their overall objectives.The Huffington Post listed Dreena as one of their “Top 25 African American Millennials in PR to Watch.”Follow Dreena & WhitPR on all the socials:@Dreenawhitpr & @whitprJoin The WhitPR Collective: www.whitprcollective.com

Lalaland returns as we collect another guest from the City Of Angels with Samantha Marker, Social Media Manager at SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and Hollywood Park. This episode rounds out our Adventures In Venueland team, as Samantha tells us about her involvement with the podcast as well as the Event & Arena Marketing Conference. She walks us through her career so far, from red carpet hopping as a kid to working at the Greek Theatre and Staples Center, to where she is now. We talk about what makes a good social platform and when is a good time to invest in one as part of your marketing mix. Samantha talks about how to cover major events such as awards shows and great ways to build your venue's brand and personality. This episode is a wonderful mix of social media tips, fun conversation, and great perspective of growing in the industry while early in your career.Samantha Marker: Instagram | LinkedInSoFi Stadium: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramYouTube Theater: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Greg Kish, Senior Vice President of Revenue at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, shares his thoughts on: [2:35] - How his leadership approach has evolved over time [5:51] - Why he doesn't believe in saying "No" in business [11:19] - The single most valuable question for leaders to ask when faced with a challenging situation  [14:47] - What the future holds for SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park Tweet me your takeaway from today's episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are LIVE from Hollywood Park Casino to Party with the Lombardi! It is National Limerick Day, the guys have written a few let's see who writes the best one? Also, what did Bill Plaschke report about Phil Jackson and the Lakers? Plus, what will be on the WHEEL OF QUESTIONS? If you can use one word for the rest of your life, what word would it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan Beach's award-sweeping podcast is joined this week by Rich Tedesco, iconic horse track superintendent of Hollywood Park, Del Mar, Santa Anita, and Los Alamitos tracks. We talk racing history, raging jockey parties (!!!!) and make some Kentucky Derby picks!! Big thanks to our Something's Brewing sponsors, Kurt with Shades Beer, and Grunions. Mention this week's podcast to our sponsor, Grunions (1501 N. Sepulveda), and you'll get a free draft beer this week! Huge thanks to JT “The Wrangler” Spangler of the “Movielife Crisis” podcast, our production mentor.

Anne Cheek LaRose talks about the origins and fate of the Hollywood Park Race Track.

What you need to know, if you're a Dodger fan you need to go get these! The Dodgers are killing it but the Giants aren't backing down. Why are Kaplan and Travis Rogers trying to give away Kirk Morrison's number? Plus, would you rather. And, Clinton and Keyshawn joined the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark M. Hanna grew up in Inglewood, California adjacent to Hollywood Park horse track. This is where his love of horses began and he pursued his passion to become an Arabian horse breeder and imported horses from Europe. His compassion and spiritual bond with horses led him to become “The Horse Listener.” Hanna shares his life story in The Horse Listener, an international best-selling book and the first book of an anticipated trilogy.   Questions You'll Hear Today: Do you believe animals have spirits and communicate with humans? How do lessons taught in the book apply to human relationships? What are fundamental and proper ways to communicate with animals?  Tell the audience more about organically embraced themes of spirituality, destiny, hope, and redemption. Why did you write The Horse Listener? You mentioned your goal is to bring horses and man back together again. How do you do that?   Connect with Mark Hanna: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHorseListener/  Website: https://markmhanna.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Listener-Inspired-True-Events/dp/1946978701/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Horse+Listener%2C&qid=1621881895&s=books&sr=1-1   BizWiz Links  Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Mikel Jollett started life in a California-based cult called Synanon. What began as a drug rehabilitation programme that helped his father kick a heroin addiction later turned into a cult where children were taken away from their parents at just six months old and married couples were forced to split up and take new partners. As the cult turned increasingly violent, Mikel's mother managed to escape with him and his brother, but Mikel's hardships didn't end there. For years he never spoke about his childhood. It was only later - when he discovered a love for music and formed a successful band, The Airborne Toxic Event - that he began to open up and write about those early years. Mikel's book is called Hollywood Park. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presented by: Emily Webb Produced by: Patrick Kiteley and Andrea Rangecroft Picture: Mikel Jollett performs with The Airborne Toxic Event in 2015 Credit: Andrew Benge/Redferns via Getty Images

Kaitlin Free and Andy Villanueva welcome in one of the best race callers in North American Racing as Vic Stauffer joins the Goat Zoom Room. Andy begins by stumbling on his first question about Oaklawn Park. What we love about Vic is he doesn't mince words and you'll hear that thru the entire interview. We talk the last day at Hollywood Park. What it's like to be a Jockey Agent with a couple of good stories. Discuss some of the riders Vic has represented and Jermaine Bridgmohan as we begin a mutual admiration society for JVB. Andy sticks his foot in his mouth again in the interview thinking Vic had been at Oaklawn longer than he actually has been. Finish up with asking Vic if he'd run me if I started chirping during a basketball game he officiated. Kaitlin also plays her favorite game of What horse, jockey, track to end the show. Vic Stauffer can be found on twitter @goofonroofKaitlin Free is @kaitlinefreeAndy Villanueva is @avillanueva3rdGeeohayeteehandicapping.com is @GOATHandicappin

(Topic begins at 0:20:04 mark): Druff returns a weird phone call he got two days ago where the caller thought he ran a sperm donation clinic.... (0:31:37 mark): badguy23 checks in.... (0:41:42 mark): Major Daily Fantasy Sports scandal, as female reality show star winning $1 million dollar tournament appears to have cheated.... (1:11:51 mark): Mike Postle refusing service, Mac Verstandig shows up at his house.... (1:25:13 mark): Pro-Postle blog claims he may not have cheated, but who runs it, and what is their motive?.... (2:04:22 mark): Veronica Brill gives backstory on disgraced Stones tournament/stream director Justin Kuraitis.... (2:30:26 mark): Seals With Clubs (SwCpoker.eu) in controversy over allowing racist epithets to be written in chat.... (3:10:16 mark): Sacramento area card room (not Stones) shut down for various violations involving money handling.... (3:23:33 mark): WSOP releases schedule for $10k and $50k buyin events.... (3:54:46 mark): Eric Bensamochan ends up in nightmarish scenario involving Hollywood Park jackpot.... (4:20:25 mark): Luke Schwartz makes brash heads up challenge to Galfond, who then accepts.... (4:31:34 mark): California finally making some moves towards sportsbetting legalization. tradershky co-hosts.