Podcasts about Phar Lap

For many decades the NSW Riverina has produced an endless list of outstanding trainers and jockeys. One of the latest recruits to hit the headlines on the big stage is young jockey Tyler Schiller who reeled off a couple of Gr 1 wins during the recent Championships. One man to leave his mark as a jockey and trainer is Dave Heywood who retired in 2020 after six decades in the racing industry. As a jockey he rode exclusively in the Riverina and Victoria. Surprisingly he never once got to ride on a Sydney track but he trained numerous winners in the harbour city. Dave Heywood earned the respect of all sections of the industry during 12 years in the saddle and another 48 years as a trainer. The rising 80 year old is in reminiscent mood as he joins us on the podcast. Dave says he's blessed with good health. Right off the top he answers the commonly asked question about his relationship if any to ace jockey Nick Heywood. Dave says his primary sporting interests these days revolve around the dart board and the pool room. Few realise Dave was Victorian born. He explains how the family got to settle in the Riverina. The veteran horseman remembers riding trackwork at age 11 for legendary trainer Bert Honeychurch who became his master. Dave hasn't forgotten his very first day as a professional jockey. He greeted the judge twice. He talks about the horses involved. He still remembers the thrill of riding a winner first up on the historic Flemington course. Dave looks back on the transfer of his indentures to top Melbourne trainer Brian Courtney. He realises how lucky he was to pick up a ride in the Melbourne Cup at just 15 years of age. He talks of the horse he rode for an iconic trainer and takes us through the running of the Centenary Melbourne Cup of 1960. One of the runners was Dave's favourite horse. He looks back on his association with the man who took Phar Lap to America in 1932. Dave got to ride the talented Webster in an unsuitable race at Werribee. Although unplaced he still regards the horse as the best he ever rode in a race. He acknowledges several other talented horses he got to ride during his time in Melbourne. One of them was owned by a Hollywood movie legend. Dave was back in the Riverina in 1969. His weight was on the rise but he managed to ride for another few years with great success. He's especially proud of a winning sequence over two days at Benalla. He explains that he was actually talked into applying for a trainer's licence. Dave looks back on his “Indies trilogy”- Prince Of Indies, Pride Of Indies and King Of Indies, three talented horses who won more than 60 races between them. He pays tribute to his late brother-in-law Russ Milne who owned the Indies trio. He also loved a punt whenever his horses were racing. Dave is adamant the unsound Shadameneo was the best horse he trained. The former outstanding horseman pays tribute to the indestructible Green Ridge, veteran of 200 race starts. He looks back on prolific winners like Vain Alert, Hillston Exchange, Man Of Peace and Living On A Prayer. This is a long overdue chat with a great competitor and a gentleman of Riverina racing. 

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From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge, In The Heights) performed ‘Ride You', from a new Australian production: Phar Lap the Electro-swing musical (book, music and lyrics by Steven Kramer), which will have its premiere at the Hayes Theatre in 2025. Ryan currently stars in the Australian production of Peter And The Starcatcher that is touring Australia, opening at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from February 2025. I was thrilled to catch up afterwards to chat about characters (Santiago, Usnavi) and career, including his own cabaret show (Hispanic Attack, about Ricky Martin's arch nemesis "Ryan Gonzalez"), with a sneak peak of song ‘Ride You' that Ryan performed on the night! Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

In the final episode of our Phar Lap series, the great horse finds himself challenged at home. Australian racing authorities are determined to stop him, so he heads to the United States. There, tragedy will befall the champion and the mystery of what killed Phar Lap will become a question that has echoed down the ages. Titus has a new book out, The Seven Deadly Sins of Sport, you can purchase it here. If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: •               A weekly bonus podcast •               Access to all past episodes          •       Exclusive behind-the-scenes access          •       Access to the members-only chatroom          •       Ability to vote on future episodes •               Early access to any live show tickets          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Records numbers at Tinman, you beauty and welcome Phar Lap, a young Junior that just broke a running world record for the 3 thou.

With Phar Lap now the favourite for the Melbourne Cup, Harry Telford started to turn his eye to his expiring contract with David Davis, resulting in the men engaging in more political manoeuvring than you see in Parliament. None of this mattered to Phar Lap, who was about to deliver the greatest Melbourne Cup Carnival ever, despite an assassination attempt. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: •               A weekly bonus podcast •               Access to all past episodes             •          Exclusive behind-the-scenes access             •          Access to the members-only chatroom             •          Ability to vote on future episodes •               Early access to any live show tickets  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Great Depression began to bite in Australia, Phar Lap would bounce from his third-place finish in the 1929 Melbourne Cup and begin to establish his legend. With a display of front running that would shock the racing industry, Phar Lap would conquer the AJC Plate, before Harry Telford took him to South Australia on a cash grab, a move that did not go down well with the public. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: •               A weekly bonus podcast •               Access to all past episodes             •          Exclusive behind-the-scenes access             •          Access to the members-only chatroom             •          Ability to vote on future episodes •               Early access to any live show ticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After announcing himself as a horse worth watching, Phar Lap would unleash on the Sydney and Melbourne Spring Carnivals, only for the intrigue to build around him. Some of the biggest punters in Australia started to make plans around the horse, resulting in a match-up against his half-brother in the 1929 Melbourne Cup. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a lot giving Mick rage, we help a listener get out of the dog house & David Riccio joins MG to discuss the NRL. Plus, Titus O'Reily joins us to un-pack the rich history of Phar Lap. Join Mick & MG weekday mornings from 6am or grab the podcast everyday on LiSTNR or where ever you get your podcasts. #MickAndMGInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four starts, Phar Lap had come last and his best finish was seventh. He needed a win badly, as did his trainer Harry Telford who was deeply in debt to everyone. As Phar Lap's three-year-old season started, no one could have predicted what the unfancied horse was about to unleash on the Sydney spring carnival.  Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 4 of October 1926, late in the season, a horse was born in Timaru, New Zealand. The horse's arrival couldn't have been less interesting to almost everyone, except for an Australian trainer Harry Telford. Broke and perpetually down on his luck, Telford saw something in the horse's bloodline.  Yet even he, upon seeing the awkward, gangly horse thought he had made the biggest mistake of his life.  That horse's name was Phar Lap. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTube    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with actor and singer Tom Burlinson. We chat with Tom about some of his most iconic roles on the silver screen including 'The Man from Snowy River' and 'Phar Lap.' We also chat about his incredible singing voice, and performances through the Frank Sinatra catalogue.

Well they may have claimed Phar Lap, but New Zealand now has one back over the Aussies in the form of Georgia-Rose Brown. The Australian-born artistic gymnast was today named in the New Zealand Olympic team today for Paris 2024, after officially switching allegiances to Aotearoa in January. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.

Welcome back to another massive episode of The Rugby Report Card. The Reds! How bloody good were they!? We'll unpack a famous victory over the Saders in Christchurch. The Tahs were predictably terrible in Wellington and the ins and outs of Aus Rugby, the Stocks are looking low.......See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another massive episode of The Rugby Report Card. The Reds! How bloody good were they!? We'll unpack a famous victory over the Saders in Christchurch. The Tahs were predictably terrible in Wellington and the ins and outs of Aus Rugby, the Stocks are looking low.......See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 155 – Phar Lap – Australia's Most Famous Racehorse   https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/slowenglish/podcast155.mp3 (This podcast is 14 minutes and 42 seconds long.) Hi, Horse racing is very popular … Continue reading →

Bryan Martin was in his early 20's when appointed number three race caller behind Bert Bryant and John Russell on Melbourne's 3UZ in 1972.  Martin went on to a brilliant career in his own right, but not before spending countless hours with John in broadcast boxes throughout Victoria. The two became trusted colleagues and close friends. Nobody is better qualified than Bryan to pay tribute to one of the greats of the trade. He sings the praises of John Russell the race caller, and shares some wonderful stories from the life and times of a true Aussie character. Bryan looks back on his final visit to the bedside of his old friend. Bryan looks back on John's upbringing in Warrnambool where his hard working mother ran a boarding house. He relays the stories he'd heard from John about Warrnambool's busy SP betting trade. Bryan revisits John's love of doubles betting at carnival time, and his all time best result. The former top caller knows the John Russell story backwards. He looks back on Russell's first radio job with 3YB. Bryan reflects on his former colleague's love of foot running and his own natural ability in the sport. He looks back on John's annual coverage on 3UZ of the famous Stawell Gift. He talks of a sudden reshuffle in the 3UZ pecking order when Frank O'Brien switched to rival station 3DB. Bryan talks of the contrast in styles between Bert Bryant and John Russell.  He talks of Bert Bryant's insatiable love of the punt. John Russell was his commission agent. Martin was right in the middle of the dramatic situation at 3UZ when Bert suffered a brain aneurysm. His return to the microphone was short lived. Bryan recalls John's heartbreak when 3UZ dumped its racing format in 1984. He looks back on early days at 3UZ when he and John Russell shared broadcasting duties at many tracks.  Bryan recalls one hilarious incident on the way to the races one day when he realised John was wearing a hairpiece. He talks of his colleague's  love of a drink and an uncanny ability to handle the ravages of a big night. The famous Phar Lap movie required the appearance of a 1930's race caller. Bryan remembers John's delight in accepting the cameo role. We switch the focus to Martin who initially retired in 2007 at just 57. Bryan talks of a comeback on new station SEN who introduced an abbreviated racing service. That comeback lasted seven years. We get Bryan to reminisce about his famous call of Better Loosen Up's 1990 Japan Cup win. The former commentator delights in talking about the high profile horse he part owned. People still marvel at his composure as he called Fields Of Omagh in two Cox Plate wins. He talks of his involvement in the development of Living Legends Farm, home to many a retired champion. Bryan outlines his present day role of managing smaller syndicates in horses sourced from OTI Racing and Te Akau Racing Stables. The winners keep flowing. He nominates a few syndicate runners punters should keep tabs on. Great to catch up with an old mate who was among John Russell's dearest friends.

Liminal Gallery Podcast host, Louise Fitzjohn, speaks with contemporary artist Maud Whatley to coincide with her first solo exhibition 'Haunches' in our Main Space at Liminal Gallery in Margate. The exhibition showcases Whatley's coloured pencil drawings which layer images sourced from art-historical paintings, online archives, personal photographs, and Google image results. Her work explores the politics of observation, the eroticism born from juxtaposing disparate ideas, and the alluring, unconventional nature of repetitive drawing techniques. In ‘Haunches' Whatley looks at the intricate relationship between human perception and the dissection of animal bodies, drawing inspiration from historical events such as the untimely demise of champion racehorse Phar Lap in 1932. The pictures explore symbolic and literal acts of dissecting, separating, and categorising; paralleling the way that Phar Lap's body parts were archived across various museums. Through evocative storytelling, Whatley connects these narratives to the way we compartmentalise and box up the aspects of ourselves and our experiences which we consider too gross, too animalistic, or too much. Experimenting with diverse references, including the Sumerian poem ‘Gilgamesh and the Bull of Heaven' and the insights of philosopher Slavoj Žižek, Whatley presents ideas about the interplay between our curated public personas and the leaking truths that linger beneath the surface. Weaving themes of erotic potential, mythic allure and the interconnectedness of all things through her drawings, her works present a gentle case for revelling in the complex strangeness of the human experience.Visit the Online Viewing Room here:https://www.liminal-gallery.com/maud-whatley-haunchesContact us for all questions and enquiries: info@liminal-gallery.comFollow us on Instagram: @liminal_galleryWith original music by Lorenzo Bonari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back, and with the most requested topic we've ever had. In Australia, the two most famous racehorses are Fine Cotton and Phar Lap but for opposite reasons.  When a handful of colourful racing types attempted to swap the poor horse Fine Cotton, for the much faster Dashing Solitaire, it all seemed so easy. What followed was an inept, sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious slow-moving disaster, with a mystery still at the heart of it. We are doing two live Sports Bizarre shows on in Melbourne in February at the Corner Hotel. The first show is sold out and there's only a few left for the second night. You can buy tickets here: Tuesday 27th February We are kicking off at the Corner Hotel because it's a two minute walk from Mick's house, but don't worry if you're not in Victoria, we will be announcing more dates in the near future. If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre stürzt die Weltwirtschaftskrise Australien in Armut. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen explodieren. Viele Menschen haben kaum noch genug Geld für Essen und Kleidung. Genau zu der Zeit wird plötzlich ein Pferd zu einem Symbol der Hoffnung für das ganze Land. Das Englische Vollblut Phar Lap gewinnt Rennen um Rennen und begeistert die Massen. Doch als Phar Lap 1932 in die USA gebracht wird, um auch dort an Rennen teilzunehmen, stirbt das Pferd plötzlich einen schrecklichen und bis heute rätselhaften Tod. Rubriken der Episode: Geschichtsstunde und das Skandalöse Quiz Shownotes Video von Phar Laps letztem Rennen, dem Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 im Film- und Tonarchiv ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre stürzt die Weltwirtschaftskrise Australien in Armut. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen explodieren. Viele Menschen haben kaum noch genug Geld für Essen und Kleidung. Genau zu der Zeit wird plötzlich ein Pferd zu einem Symbol der Hoffnung für das ganze Land. Das Englische Vollblut „Phar Lap“ gewinnt Rennen um Rennen und begeistert die Massen. Doch als Phar Lap 1932 in die USA gebracht wird, um auch dort an Rennen teilzunehmen, stirbt das Pferd plötzlich einen schrecklichen und bis heute rätselhaften Tod. Rubriken der Episode: Geschichtsstunde und das Skandalöse Quiz Shownotes Video von Phar Laps letztem Rennen, dem Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 im Film- und Tonarchiv Australiens: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/phar-laps-last-race-agua-caliente Phar Laps Rennbilanz: https://www.horsedirectory.com.au/racinghistory/horse_profiles/PharLapRaceR.html Folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schattenseiten_podcast/ Schreibt uns per Mail: schattenseiten.podcast@gmail.com

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre stürzt die Weltwirtschaftskrise Australien in Armut. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen explodieren. Viele Menschen haben kaum noch genug Geld für Essen und Kleidung. Genau zu der Zeit wird plötzlich ein Pferd zu einem Symbol der Hoffnung für das ganze Land. Das Englische Vollblut Phar Lap gewinnt Rennen um Rennen und begeistert die Massen. Doch als Phar Lap 1932 in die USA gebracht wird, um auch dort an Rennen teilzunehmen, stirbt das Pferd plötzlich einen schrecklichen und bis heute rätselhaften Tod. Rubriken der Episode: Geschichtsstunde und das Skandalöse Quiz Shownotes Video von Phar Laps letztem Rennen, dem Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 im Film- und Tonarchiv ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Fame and infamy closely followed composer, traveling salesman and disabled war veteran Freddie Woodrow during most of his adult life. Following his success with an album of war songs during the 1940's, Woodrow arrived in Mount Gambier in 1951, with a song he dedicated to the Blue Lake city. A song that would raise $25,000 for the local community. But that's not half the story. Throw in an meeting with Phar Lap, a revolutionary toothbrush invention, and a high-profile court case and you've got one colourful, creative and cunning life story. The Mount Gambier Library is a regional public library in the Limestone Coast of South Australia.

You've heard the stories about Phar Lap. He was Australia's greatest-ever racehorse. A national treasure. So much so, that his unusually large heart, which is thought to be the source of his incredible abilities, is famously on display in Canberra. But the thing is...that heart sitting in a museum might actually be a fake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Sigurdson (comedian) joins the show for the first time to tell us about something a lot of us went through during COVID: the former co-worker who re-appeared on the TL to get mad at you for something positive you said about the difficult time we are all going through. Luckily this episode was not a difficult time at all, as we get into Vancouver real estate, building "amenities", grocery delivery, the Australian horse movie Phar Lap, and Stefan and Erica try to convince John to smoke. Plus, grooms shove cakes into brides' faces for clout, Vivek Ramaswamy uses an insane hashtag, the Little League World Series child names are out of control, and in an episode recorded several weeks before Bob Barker's passing, we get into some Price is Right content in the Top 3. You know where else the Price is Right? Over on the Blocked Party Patreon! If you head over to patreon.com/blockedparty, just $5/month will get you access to THREE bonus episodes every single month. This past week, John and Stefan returned to the Actor's Studio with past guest Mack Gordon, as he led them through a reading of two David Ives plays in the second edition of Actor Party. Your donation also gets you the entire BP back catalogue (over 100 episodes!), access to our Discord, merch discounts, and more! We also have an ad-free tier, and the $100 Club for the most exclusive content you can imagine! Get on over there! Erica Sigurdson is a comedian who you can find on the Snowed In Comedy Tour this winter. You can follow her on Twitter at @Erica_Sigurdson and on Instagram at @ericacomic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we're talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking - Jimmy Yiannaros! This shucking legend has left his competitors in the dust with his lightning-fast speed and surgical precision, making him a force to be reckoned with in the oyster world. Just like those famous racehorses, Jimmy has become a household name in his field, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witness his shucking prowess. So, saddle up and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Jimmy Yiannaros………. https://www.instagram.com/batemansbay_oysters/?hl=en https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman will tell the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world. A food podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast Network.

Ladies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we're talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking - Jimmy Yiannaros! This shucking legend has left his competitors in the dust with his lightning-fast speed and surgical precision, making him a force to be reckoned with in the oyster world. Just like those famous racehorses, Jimmy has become a household name in his field, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witness his shucking prowess. So, saddle up and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Jimmy Yiannaros………. https://www.instagram.com/batemansbay_oysters/?hl=en https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman will tell the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world. A food podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast Network.

Each week Jesse and Lachie bring you the latest in the highs and lows of NRLCEO life.  Special Guest: Greggy AKA Cred Normim With hearts almost the size of Phar Lap, they bravely wade through a sea of stats to bring you all the news, reviews, previews and highly biased speculation you need.  They call em... The Littlest Masters.   Music by Ryan Adamson

Peter Whitford had celebrated 17 prolific years in show business as one of Australia's leading actors before he was ever required to sing publicly in the commercial theatre. This was as the wily Governor in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Eight years later he trod the musical boards again in another Mike Walsh produced delight; Anything Goes as Moonface Martin; public enemy number 13, opposite Geraldine Turner. Another musical was to follow with Me and My Girl as Sir John, opposite Sheila Bradley.Born in Adelaide, his early stage ventures came though university theatre. Graduating from NIDA in 1963, Peter did an ABC radio play, King of Hearts, and never looked back.His professional stage experience was in the Old Tote's inaugural production of The Cherry Orchard. His theatre performances include Ghosts at Belvoir Street; See How They Run, Why Me? And A Small Family Business for the Northside Theatre Company; and The Country Wife for the Sydney Theatre Company.Other credits on his vast list include Hedda Gabler for the Royal Queensland Theatre Company, Butley and The Season at Sarsaparilla for the Old Tote, Cyrano de Bergerac and A Map of the World for the Sydney Theatre Company, When the Wind Blows for Belvoir Street, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Catch Me If  You Can for Northside, and Kennedy's Children for the Melbourne Theatre Company.For television, Peter's performances include roles in I've Married a Bachelor, Water Under the Bridge, Division 4, Number 96, Carson's Law, A Country Practice, Bodyline, The Last Bastion, The Henderson Kids, Land of Hope, Rafferty's Rules, All Saints and the spin-off series for Kingswood Country known as Bullpitt! Some audience members may even remember him as Jack in ABC radio's Blue Hills. Peter's last acting credit was an episode of Rake in 2010.Peter has appeared in many films including My Brilliant Career, Phar Lap, Careful He Might Hear You, Dead End Drive-in, Running from the Guns and Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train. Perhaps his most indelible screen performance was as the flamboyant Les Kendall in Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom.Our stage and screen elders possess such a wealth of knowledge and experience. It's so vital that we hear these stories. It was an enormous treat to access those stories via Peter Whitford. Enjoy!The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

We chat with Australian director and producer of film and television Simon Wincer. Simon has had an amazing film career and calls the likes of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas personal friends. We chat with Simon about his career and how he ended up creating some iconic films including 'Phar Lap' and 'The Cup.'

Each week Jesse and Lachie bring you the latest in the highs and lows of NRLCEO life.  With hearts almost the size of Phar Lap, they bravely wade through a sea of stats to bring you all the news, reviews, previews and highly biased speculation you need.  They call em... The Littlest Masters.   Music by Ryan Adamson

Each week Jesse and Lachie bring you the latest in the highs and lows of NRLCEO life.  With hearts almost the size of Phar Lap, they bravely wade through a sea of stats to bring you all the news, reviews, previews and highly biased speculation you need. They call em... The Littlest Masters.

The Rankquet Woody remembering song lyrics Pocket Money Negotiations Have you hooked up with one of your straight mates? Lost In Translation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regardless of if you're a regular punter, or a partaker of a once a year flutter, the Melbourne Cup captures our imagination every year. The Kiwis have a rich history in the race, we won't get into the Phar Lap debate - we know he was a Kiwi, and Kiwi jockey James MacDonald was successful last year. The weather hasn't been great in Melbourne, so wet track form will likely be the key for horses and racegoers alike. Bjorn Baker is a Kiwi trainer now based in Australia, and trains Arapaho in today's cup. He joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jez & Damo speak to a lady who in the 1988 Seoul Olympics delivered one of Australia's finest gold medal performances … it's the final straight of the 400m hurdles final, Debbie Flintoff-King OAM faces a Russian runner with a seemingly insurmountable lead, and BOOM, with ‘a heart bigger than Phar Lap' she surges and grabs a sensational victory on-the-line … go watch the video on YouTube, you won't be disappointed, then listen to this fascinating episode :-) … a lovely lady & true Aussie running legend.

You can't do that! Second career game in an elimination final and Jye was as cool as a Busselton cucumber. Ryan Crowley couldn't have rattled him! Time to Restump Podcast the unfathomable Freo victory.All we can say is, how? You just can't do that! 41 points down with a tick over a half of footy to play and we somehow found a way with a team possessing barely a single final of experience between them. We averaged around 68 points per game for our last 6 games and we had to find 41 points in a just over a half of footy to just draw level, without the dogs kicking a single score! And we had to do that without our best forward and a replacement playing just his second career game. And we did! We somehow orchestrated a 54-point turn turnaround…. what kind of purple sorcery is that! How sweet was it to see Sonny Walters back to his former typical big game best? However, he couldn't do what he did if a couple of young ridiculously talented hard nuts didn't do what they did. Andy Brayshaw and Caleb Serong somehow went to another level, a level, given their age and experience, that should almost be classed as unfair to the Dogs!When you look at those two guys in particular, you have to say Phar Lap suddenly has a couple of challengers for the world record size of hearts! If that win and all it represents doesn't overly satisfy the harshest Freo task marker, then give the sport away because your unrealistic and unfair expectations will never be met.  We've been starved of this feeling, we live for this, we're doing it for Dave and for Nat, we're allowed to dream, live in hope and we say why not us? But whatever unfolds and however next week results, an elimination final victory with such a young inexperienced team put the icing on a successful season's cake. Let's get into the game and relive the extreme emotional rollercoaster of Saturday night. We're still running on adrenalin so we'll aim for composure but not getting carried away reminiscing and dissecting the inconceivable purple performance.... we cannot guarantee. So, if you're still buzzing…. Join us for this 60 minutes and come along for the recap before we look towards the ride to the G. 

Was I the only person in the country taken by complete surprise yesterday when Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced that the Government is going to spend $2.1 billion to buy Kiwibank? $2.1 billion. And even then people in the banking and finance sector are saying that it won't mean much because, for Kiwibank to live up to its true potential, it needs a whole lot of investment if it's going to become a genuine competitor with the big Australian banks. Which is something the Government says it might do but I'll believe that when I see it, because I don't see a government-owned bank being a vote-catcher - and if something isn't a vote-catcher then, generally, it goes nowhere. A banking specialist at Victoria University Wellington, Martien Lubberink, is mystified as to why the Government would want to own a bank. He's saying today that we're funding a very risky, probably non-viable institution, which "is not great, if you ask me”. And I couldn't agree with him more. In fact, “not great” is putting it mildly. What I'd say about it, is that it's just another example of the current government letting ideology rule its thinking. Because, apparently, the SuperFund wanted to take a bigger stake in Kiwibank providing it had the flexibility to allow private investors to get in on the action. But the Government wasn't going to have a bar of that. Grant Robertson couldn't bring himself to let that happen and so he's reached down the back of the chair, found a couple of billion dollars and announced that the Government will buy it outright. That's if the Reserve Bank gives it the nod. But I don't think the Government would be announcing this if that part of it was anything more than a formality. So it will happen and the Government will have its hands all over Kiwibank. And what those-in-the know see happening, is the only further investment the Government might make into its bank is stepping in sometime in the future if debt needs to be paid off which, in effect, would make Kiwibank what the experts call a “zombie bank”. Which is a bank that only continues to operate because a government acts as a bit of an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. I heard one expert on Newstalk ZB this morning saying that Kiwibank has provided an illusion of competition in the banking sector, but it's never actually been able to compete with the big banks because it doesn't offer everything the Aussie outfits offer. And, in the years since the late Jim Anderton pushed hard for a one hundred percent New Zealand-owned bank - and got what he wanted - it's only been a small player in the market and is probably going to stay that way. Which is largely being put down to the bank not having the capital to expand and grow. And, from what I'm reading, there aren't many people around the traps who think that's going to change with the Government in charge. Yes, it's spending $2.1 billion buying Kiwibank from New Zealand Post, ACC and the Superannuation Fund - because those outfits don't see owning a bank fitting with their “long term strategic and investment plans. But the Government isn't going to keep pouring money into it and so not much is going to change. The question it raises, though, is this: is a state-owned bank really a priority right now? My answer to that would be “no”. I am not a Kiwibank customer. Never have been. And that's probably because I don't give two hoots whether a bank is locally-owned or not. That's why I could never appreciate the fire Jim Anderton had in his belly over a New Zealand-owned bank. I actually think the country has moved on from those days and I think we're over that whole thing about the Aussies taking over everything from pavlova, Phar Lap and our banking system. And I suspect that most of us - whether we have accounts with Kiwibank or not - will be thinking today that the Government has failed to read the room, because I think there is a lot more to worry about these days than whether-or-not we have a New Zealand-owned bank. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that I think spending $2.1 billion buying Kiwibank is the last thing we need from the Government right now - especially if the experts are right, and it's not going to deliver anything meaningful for the people of New Zealand. As far as I'm concerned, spending $2.1 billion to defend some sort of government ideology is never good grounds for investment of any sort. Particularly, when it is an investment made on behalf of the taxpayer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was I the only person in the country taken by complete surprise yesterday when Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced that the Government is going to spend $2.1 billion to buy Kiwibank? $2.1 billion. And even then people in the banking and finance sector are saying that it won't mean much because, for Kiwibank to live up to its true potential, it needs a whole lot of investment if it's going to become a genuine competitor with the big Australian banks. Which is something the Government says it might do but I'll believe that when I see it, because I don't see a government-owned bank being a vote-catcher - and if something isn't a vote-catcher then, generally, it goes nowhere. A banking specialist at Victoria University Wellington, Martien Lubberink, is mystified as to why the Government would want to own a bank. He's saying today that we're funding a very risky, probably non-viable institution, which "is not great, if you ask me”. And I couldn't agree with him more. In fact, “not great” is putting it mildly. What I'd say about it, is that it's just another example of the current government letting ideology rule its thinking. Because, apparently, the SuperFund wanted to take a bigger stake in Kiwibank providing it had the flexibility to allow private investors to get in on the action. But the Government wasn't going to have a bar of that. Grant Robertson couldn't bring himself to let that happen and so he's reached down the back of the chair, found a couple of billion dollars and announced that the Government will buy it outright. That's if the Reserve Bank gives it the nod. But I don't think the Government would be announcing this if that part of it was anything more than a formality. So it will happen and the Government will have its hands all over Kiwibank. And what those-in-the know see happening, is the only further investment the Government might make into its bank is stepping in sometime in the future if debt needs to be paid off which, in effect, would make Kiwibank what the experts call a “zombie bank”. Which is a bank that only continues to operate because a government acts as a bit of an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. I heard one expert on Newstalk ZB this morning saying that Kiwibank has provided an illusion of competition in the banking sector, but it's never actually been able to compete with the big banks because it doesn't offer everything the Aussie outfits offer. And, in the years since the late Jim Anderton pushed hard for a one hundred percent New Zealand-owned bank - and got what he wanted - it's only been a small player in the market and is probably going to stay that way. Which is largely being put down to the bank not having the capital to expand and grow. And, from what I'm reading, there aren't many people around the traps who think that's going to change with the Government in charge. Yes, it's spending $2.1 billion buying Kiwibank from New Zealand Post, ACC and the Superannuation Fund - because those outfits don't see owning a bank fitting with their “long term strategic and investment plans. But the Government isn't going to keep pouring money into it and so not much is going to change. The question it raises, though, is this: is a state-owned bank really a priority right now? My answer to that would be “no”. I am not a Kiwibank customer. Never have been. And that's probably because I don't give two hoots whether a bank is locally-owned or not. That's why I could never appreciate the fire Jim Anderton had in his belly over a New Zealand-owned bank. I actually think the country has moved on from those days and I think we're over that whole thing about the Aussies taking over everything from pavlova, Phar Lap and our banking system. And I suspect that most of us - whether we have accounts with Kiwibank or not - will be thinking today that the Government has failed to read the room, because I think there is a lot more to worry about these days than whether-or-not we have a New Zealand-owned bank. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that I think spending $2.1 billion buying Kiwibank is the last thing we need from the Government right now - especially if the experts are right, and it's not going to deliver anything meaningful for the people of New Zealand. As far as I'm concerned, spending $2.1 billion to defend some sort of government ideology is never good grounds for investment of any sort. Particularly, when it is an investment made on behalf of the taxpayer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift farm.Usually when you ask someone their favorite horse-racing movie you get a few of the same answers. Let It Ride, Secretariat, Phar Lap and maybe one or two others. Not when you ask our host Jonathan Stettin. Co host Michael Zale posed the question and get the unexpected answer. The Killing. No, it is not very well known in today's racing circles and most racing fans today have never heard of it let alone seen it. That said it was famed Director Stanley Kubrick's first major file and many of the techniques he used in filming this classic have been copied. Jon readily admits the film is not for everyone but as someone who has always rooted for the bad guy and the under dog Jon loves the movie and quickly calls it his favorite horse-racing film ever. Michael and Jonathan discuss the film, the characters, the backdrop and ssome classic quotes of which the film has many. Apologies in advance for two of the language in the quotes as no offense is meant or applied they were taken from the film. You can watch the trailer HERE and see what it is all about. 

When it comes to champion human beings on the Northern Rivers, few come close to the contribution made by this weeks guest Col Lee OAM.   Whether it be fire, flood or any number of initiatives aimed at bettering the lives of those within our community, Col and his legendary wife Julie can usually be found at the forefront drumming up support or bringing likeminded people together to 'get shit done'.   His story is one we can all learn from and hopefully aspire to and it was an honour for us at the Ball and All Podcast to partner with Col and his team at Rotary (Ballina on Richmond) and see firsthand the amazing work they do and continue to do supporting those affected by the devastating floods. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support.  The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it.  If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit  https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/Cherry Street Sports -  The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast.    We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers.  Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon.  https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/

How good was Mazu last week Drifters? All honors to Jungle Magnate as well, hell of a run. In this episode, we cover:- The Goodwood, can Extreme Warrior get one over the older horses?- The Doomben Cup, is Zaaki a living, breathing certainty?On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Southside of Brisbane. We dissect the Group 1 races across the Australian calendar, while providing best bets each week. We'll have a light hearted look at the racing industry, talking about the topics that ourselves & our listeners are interested about. We love bringing this content to you each week, so if you're picking up what we're putting down, please join our community on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onthedriftpodcast & Twitter https://twitter.com/onthedriftpoddyThanks for listening!!!

David Robertson joins us to chat about his new book which has been titled 'Amounis and Phar Lap'

This is a podcast for older racing enthusiasts and for younger fans who are simply curious about the deeds of previous generations. I've always been aware that a man called Lou Robertson was one helluva horse trainer, but I really didn't know why history has treated him so kindly. Lou's grandson David Robertson knows the story better than anyone and is happy to share it with us. David explains his position in the family lineage. He talks about his upcoming book on the legend of Lou Robertson, and explains the meaning of its unusual title. He reflects on the illness which would claim Lou Robertson's life in 1955, and the remarkable compliment paid to the legendary trainer by the Victoria Racing Club. David looks back on his grandfather's early life in NZ and an involvement with harness horses which would eventually bring him great acclaim. He talks of Lou's relocation to Victoria in the early 1900's with a team of trotters and pacers. The Kiwi horseman quickly made his mark as a trainer and driver. David highlights Robertson's quick trip back to Christchurch to win the NZ Cup in 1905. David acknowledges the influence of Andrew Robertson on his brother's life. This astute horseman had an extraordinary knowledge of thoroughbred and standardbred pedigrees, and was instrumental in sourcing many horses locally and overseas. Under Lou's guidance many of those horses performed with distinction. David Robertson talks of Lou's transition to the thoroughbred training ranks and the many wonderful gallopers whose talents he developed over four decades. He looks at some of his grandfather's achievements on the turf from an Adelaide Cup win with Hamburg Belle in 1914 to Lincoln's Caulfield Cup win in 1949. In between those years Lou won many other major races with a succession of top flight horses. He also trained a frustrating number of minor placegetters in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. David talks of Keith Voitre, the expatriate NZ jockey with whom Lou enjoyed some of his most important wins. The trainer was shattered when Voitre died in hospital following a four horse crash at Moonee Valley. Modern day trainers will be interested to learn of the magnificent stabling complex Lou constructed at Mordialloc. He left no stone unturned. David talks of his grandfather's amazing knowledge of the anatomy of the horse, and his talents as a farrier. He explains that Lou could always create the right potion for cuts, scratches or minor injuries. Other trainers often sought his advice. Lou Robertson's love of a bet was well known in Melbourne racing circles during his glory days on the turf. He told friends late in life that gambling had robbed him of much greater wealth. David adds that the same man could be extremely generous.  He talks of the high profile people with whom his grandfather rubbed shoulders during his years in racing. David says Lou focused on his horses to the extent that his family was pushed into the background. His three sons had little connection with their father's racing life. He speaks of the quotes he's garnered from high profile racing people over the years about the talents of Lou Robertson. A handful of racing legends were in awe of the great horseman. One of them followed him around like a faithful puppy. David closes with a final mention of the two books he's been working on- “The Oyster And The Wizard” and “Amounis and Phar Lap”. Both chronicle many of the events of perhaps the most romantic period in Australian racing. Both have been researched and written with great passion. If you have even a smidgeon of interest in Australian racing history you'll appreciate David Robertson's recollections of the life and times of his famous grandfather. First there's the podcast. Not too far down the track, copies of  “The Oyster And The Wizard” will appear in book stores.

In this story we explore the story of Phar Lap, a rags to riches story of an initially unremarkable horse that captured the hearts of many around the world but ultimately met an untimely death after rising to racing stardom. How Phar Lap died is still debated today and remains unsolved. If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at spottedbay@gmail.com or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off My Equi Art: https://myequiart.com/discount/JORDYNxMEA for 10% off --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haylofthour/support

In a short update Kerry is delighted to announce that Killing Phar Lap was nominated for Best Podcast in the True Crime category at the Australian Podcast Awards 2021. On the other hand the National Museum curators & Director Mathew Trinca throw the Phar Lap heart DNA testing process into chaos.

Jules and Stocks talk to Kerry Negara about her podcast series which is a Finalist in the True Crime category at this years APA's. Killing Phar Lap is the first full forensic investigation around the death of the Australian wonder horse Phar Lap, to discover why he was brutally killed, by whose hand and why, at Menlo Park Ranch in California, USA. Kerry listens to and recommends Unravel Season 4 | Snowball Tickets are available to this years Australian Podcast Awards This podcast is produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies lying to French President Emmaneul Macron, Barnaby Joyce has claimed Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan went crazy when he asked him about the state's border policy, UK Mum gives birth to baby boy weighing 6.7kg, Incentivise heads into tomorrow's Melbourne Cup as the shortest-priced favourite since the legendary Phar Lap more than 90 years ago, Bert Newton, Gold Logie, Peter Ford, Harold and Kumar, Kal Penn, Designated Survivor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secret phone conversation reveals former premier Gladys Berejiklian boasted to her then lover Daryl Maguire how she got “$170m in five minutes” for Wagga Wagga hospital.  There has been a surge of first-home buyer ­activity across pockets of Sydney's northwest, southeast and suburbs on the city's outer fringes. Australia is hoping for a Kiwi tourist boom this Christmas with quarantine-free travel from New Zealand set to resume from Monday. Incentivise is set to start the hottest Melbourne Cup favourite since the legendary Phar Lap. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's stories come in a wide variety. From a kidnapped princess to a donkey smarter than a jealous farmer, each one has important lessons and is filled with suspense and laughter. One important lesson being that persistence is key to success. Listen carefully and you'll catch glimpses of people being patient and being rewarded and others less patient that don't find the same success. We hope that these stories will spark memories and stories of your own. We'll be hearing from tellers like Jackie Kerin, Richard Martin, Octavia Sexton, and more.   On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Jack and Auntie Ugly” by Octavia Sexton from Jack Tales (28:06)“Phar Lap the Wonder Horse” by Jackie Kerin (6:31)“The Louse and the Flea” by Richard Martin from The Well of the World's End and other Tales (7:12)“The Jealous Farmer” by Mitch Capel from Gran'daddy Junebug: Great Stories for Young Folks (3:05)  

Recorded in April 2018. Neil McGowan is from the best county in the UK, if not the world .... (that's Perthshire just in case you don't know this already). He is a breeder of stock and the result of excellent genetics himself - both sides of his family have been pedigree breeders for generations. Hear how his great grandfather got hung in the Chicago Winter Fair Hall of Fame (it's not as bad as it sounds) and of the magic of the old Perth Bull Sales.  We discuss why Scotland might have lost its "Stud Farm of the World" title. I try and extract the dark arts of pedigree breeding from Neil and he tells me about Anna Pavlova, maternal character and the importance of simply looking at animals for a long time. We talk about marketing and needs related to wants of the customer. He was one of the first in the UK to sell rams through an on farm sale and he is now expanding this to include bulls and heifers. See http://www.incheochfarm.co.uk/ for details. He also tells one of the best stories in breeding - Phar Lap. Hope you enjoy it.