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Rail Talk Podcast

Rail Talk
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Horse Racing
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Louisiana Racing Commission
Belmont Stakes
Triple Crown
Sales In Horse Racing
Clenbuterol
Racing Initiatives
Metformin
Fatalities In Horse Racing
Fasig-Tipton Sales
Preakness Stakes
Thoroughbred Racing
Equine Welfare
Bob Baffert
Taylor Made
Supreme Court
Finances In Horse Racing

Hosts Joe Bianca & Jon Green talk all things racing, weekly. Stay tuned and join our mailing list to be the first to know when new episodes drop.

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This week on Rail Talk! Breeders’ Cup pre-entries are out, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green are here to guide you through the 200+ horses entered for a spectacular 42nd running of the World Championships at Del Mar.That list includes over 50 internationa... more

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This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green start to look forward to the Breeders’ Cup and share the perspectives of readying participants for the World Championships at Del Mar. That leads into a deeper conversation filled with gratitude about ... more

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This week on Rail Talk! The last round of major Breeders’ Cup preps is in the books, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to all of it: Nitrogen’s narrow second in the Spinster, a fitting win for Rhetorical in Keeneland’s Turf Mile, Ted Noffey’s contin... more

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This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green give their takes on the major controversy surrounding jockey Paco Lopez’s six-month suspension by HISA: Does the punishment fit the crime? What effect should Paco’s extensive prior record of being unab... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Kornacki
National Political Correspondent for NBC News
NBC News
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 86: Kornacki Hour
Shannon Arvin
President and CEO of Keeneland
Keeneland
Episode: Breakaway Rail Talk Episode 16: KEE to Success
Mark Casse
Trainer of Sandman and dual Hall of Fame trainer
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 85: Sandman Brings Derby Dreams
Tina Bond
President of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the National Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
Episode: Breakaway Rail Talk Episode 15: The Heart of Horse Racing
Natalie Voss
Editor-in-Chief of the Paulick Report, three time Eclipse Award winning writer
Paulick Report
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 82: Times and Times Again
Ron Moquett
Trainer and member of the HISA Horsemen's Advisory Committee
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 81: A Good Week for the Good Guys
Damon Thayer
Former state senator of Kentucky
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 80: Florida Horsemen Fight Back
David O'Farrell
General Manager of Ocala Stud
Ocala Stud
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 80: Florida Horsemen Fight Back
Ren Carothers
Writer, thoroughbred breeder, owner, and analyst of Tampa Bay Downs
Episode: Rail Talk Episode 79: Ren, Rinse, and Repeat

Hosts

Joe Bianca
Host of the podcast with experience as an ownership advisor and various roles within the horse racing community.
Jon Green
Co-host and General Manager with extensive knowledge of the horse racing industry.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Honest, unfiltered opinions

    I always appreciate the candid conversations they have. Even if I don’t fully agree with their take, their thoughtful opinion adds a new angle. It is very refreshing to hear their unfiltered opinions that aren’t sugarcoated to appease the status quo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AliciaMcQ
    United Statesa month ago
  • Must Listen!

    The Best Podcast for Horse Racing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quilichini10
    United States2 years ago
  • They're back!

    You were so missed! That other podcast is a dud without your energy and truthtelling. Looking forward to having a horse racing podcast back in my queue!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GALinReston
    United States2 years ago
  • Must Listen!

    Great Podcast for Horse Racing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quilichini10
    United States2 years ago

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Rail Talk Episode 87: Repole vs. Tinky
Q: If you suddenly were empowered to make some fundamental radical changes that would arrest this worrying decline, what would they be?
I would attempt to develop a nationwide peer-to-peer fixed-odd wagering system, cap the number of horses trained by individual trainers, and improve the standards of stewards.
Rail Talk Episode 42: Broken Horses: An Industry in Repair
Q: What feedback have you received about the documentary?
Joe Drape describes the mixed reactions, highlighting that while the issues of breakdowns are troubling, the documentary also reveals the industry's efforts for reform.
Rail Talk Episode 42: Broken Horses: An Industry in Repair
Q: Can you explain how the documentary 'Broken Horses' came to be?
Joe Drape reveals that it started as an exploration of recent incidents at Churchill Downs and included his extensive documented history on the issue of horse breakdowns.
Rail Talk Episode 86: Kornacki Hour
Q: How did your transition from fan to horse ownership happen? What attributes do you look at when buying a horse?
Kornacki shares insights from his experience at Keeneland and what he learned about racing from observing owners.
Rail Talk Episode 86: Kornacki Hour
Q: How do you simplify complex political information for a general audience?
Kornacki explains the importance of conveying simple, comparative data to make political analysis understandable.

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The podcast features engaging discussions focused on various aspects of horse racing, including industry challenges, race analysis, and insights from prominent figures within the sport. Notable themes include market trends, regulatory issues, and community engagement in horse racing, especially as they relate to ongoing events like the Kentucky Derby. It also uniquely embraces the intersection of horse racing with elements like marketing, taxation, and recovery initiatives, making it a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Rail Talk Podcast launched 2 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Shannon Arvin
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5. Natalie Voss
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