Best Tom Breeze Podcasts (2025)

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Librado Barocio, Trainer of Lovesick Blues, Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:00:47

7d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

The 2025 GI Bing Crosby marked the race of a lifetime for trainer Librado Barocio when he earned his first Grade I victory with Lovesick Blues. Barocio was still over the moon with the upset win at Del Mar when he joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.By Katie Petrunyak

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Michael McCarthy Talks Journalism on TDN Writers’ Room 54:36

14d ago54:36

54:36

Trainer Michael McCarthy joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his superstar trainee Journalism. What were his takeaways from the Haskell win? Where is the son of Curlin headed next? We cover this and more.By Katie Petrunyak

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NTRA’s Tom Rooney Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:16:46

21d ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Tom Rooney, President and CEO of the NTRA, joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss implications of 'The One Big Beautiful Bill' Act for the industry.By Katie Petrunyak

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Acacia Clement Joins the TDN Writers’ Room 53:30

27d ago53:30

53:30

NYRA racing analyst Acacia Clement joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the start of the Saratoga race meet and provide a summer update on the Clement racing stable.By Katie Petrunyak

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Richard Kent Joins TDN Conversations with Emma Berry 49:14

29d ago49:14

49:14

A visit to Richard Kent at Mickley Stud is guaranteed to involve some lively conversation – and lots of it – spiced with opinion, tips on horsemanship, and often some scurrilous gossip. Tune in to our latest episode of the TDN Conversations podcast with the breeder of Royal Ascot winner Docklands.By Katie Petrunyak

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TDN Writers’ Room: A Tribute to D. Wayne Lukas 1:23:38

1M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, we pay tribute to D. Wayne Lukas. Friends and mentees, including Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Kiaran McLaughlin and Gary Stevens, share their favorite memories and stories of 'The Coach.'By Katie Petrunyak

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Ahead of Big Weekend, Kenny McPeek on Writers’ Room 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It will be a hugely important weekend for trainer Kenny McPeek as Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) and Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will be in action Saturday at Churchill Downs. Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna will be heavy favorite in the GII Fleur De Lis while 2024 GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan faces a tough assignment in a loaded GI Stephen Foster S…

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NYRA’s David O’Rourke Joins TDN Writers’ Room 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

David O'Rourke, the NYRA President and CEO, discusses the organization's successful Belmont weekend, the Belmont returning to Saratoga next year, and Belmont's hosting of the 2027 Breeders' Cup.By Katie Petrunyak

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All About Physics with Richard West 58:56

2M ago58:56

58:56

We’ve reached the end of another year of podcasting, and ready to give you all a summer break from our dulcet tones. To wrap up our seventh year in front of the microphones, we’re delighted to welcome back Richard West from Stanwell School. Richard’s here to contribute to our occasional series of episodes unpacking the nature of different subjects …

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Jockey Junior Alvarado Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Jockey Junior Alvarado joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his win aboard Sovereignty in the GI Belmont Stakes and the long road it took to get back to the winner's circle after an injury earlier this year.By Katie Petrunyak

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TDN Conversations: Breeze-Up King Willie Browne 50:48

2M ago50:48

50:48

It was another memorable year on the breeze-up circuit for Willie Browne and 79-year-old joined this month's TDN Conversations podcast with Brian Sheerin to discuss his latest success and his storied background in the business.By Katie Petrunyak

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Jamie Osborne, Trainer of Heart of Honor, Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Trainer Jamie Osborne joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his Belmont contender Heart of Honor and share what it means to him to share the Triple Crown experience with his daughter, jockey Saffie Osborne.By Katie Petrunyak

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Closing the Disadvantage Gap in Schools with Finola Wilson 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

When we heard that Finola Wilson from our friends at Impact Wales had published a book, our first reaction (after congratulations!) was to realise how ridiculously long it’s been since we last spoke to our fellow Welsh education podcasters. Long-time listeners will know that we visited their HQ in Caerphilly (and Tom has particularly fond memories …

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Racecaller Frank Mirahmadi Joins the TDN Writers’ Room 59:06

2M ago59:06

59:06

Racecaller Frank Mirahmadi is counting down the days until this year's Belmont at Saratoga. He joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the upcoming Classic event and share his fondest racing memories.By Katie Petrunyak

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Bobby Flay Joins the TDN Writers’ Room 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Chef and racehorse owner Bobby Flay joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss Crudo, a colt that he co-owns and that ran away with the Sir Barton Stakes on Preakness weekend. Will Crudo head to the Belmont next? Flay addresses this topic and much more.By Katie Petrunyak

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Participatory Research with Student Teachers and their Mentors 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

It's something of a tradition to haul Emma in for a doctoral progress check, and today she's digging into her chosen research approach: participatory research. If you listened to Emma's last episode, you'll remember that she examined her own research worldview and values, and concluded that she couldn't find out what she needs to know without makin…

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West Point’s Terry Finley Discusses Preakness-Bound Sandman on Writers’ Room Podcast 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

West Point Thoroughbreds has four horses entered this weekend at Pimlico, including Preakness contender Sandman. West Point Founder and President Terry Finley joined the this week's show.By Sue Finley

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Troubleshooting Enablement with Ciara Byrne | Interview 36:28

3M ago36:28

36:28

In this episode of Troubleshooting Enablement, Devon McDermott sits down with Ciara Byrne - VP of Revenue at SupportNinja - to explore how enablers can scale smarter by partnering with outsourced teams. Ciara’s career has spanned sales enablement, operations, pricing, and executive leadership across global organizations. Today, she’s building high-…

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Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Bill Mott on TDN Writers’ Room 1:14:56

3M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

After a historic weekend where Godolphin swept the worldwide classics, including a Kentucky Derby win with Sovereignty (Into Mischief), the colt's trainer Bill Mott appeared on the TDN Writers' Room podcast, presented by Keeneland, as the Gainesway Guest of the Week.By Sue Finley

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Conversations with Emma Berry: Peter Stanley 34:43

3M ago34:43

34:43

In the latest edition of the TDN's Conversations podcast, Emma Berry takes a tour around New England Stud with Peter Stanley. As well as lending their name to the NHL's Stanley Cup, the Stanley family has a centuries-long association with the turf, with various members of the dynasty having made immensely significant contributions to British Thorou…

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Primary Teachers and Physical Literacy with Dr Fiona Heath-Diffey 59:40

3M ago59:40

59:40

We welcome Dr Fiona Heath-Diffey to the studio today to talk us through her doctoral research into the experiences of primary student teachers getting to grips with the idea of teaching PE. Fiona has previously joined us to talk about physical literacy - the idea that PE lessons should give pupils a lifelong healthy relationship with exercise and t…

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Steve Kornacki Joins TDN Writers’ Room Kentucky Derby Show 1:15:25

3M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

NBC Racing analyst Steve Kornacki joins the TDN Writers' Room's Kentucky Derby Show. Plus, our hosts participate in a Derby-Oaks draft.By Katie Petrunyak

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Sandman Part-Owner and Social Media Influencer Griffin Johnson Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Griffin Johnson is one of the internet's most popular influencers, and as a 2.5% owner in Sandman, he has now turned his attention to the Kentucky Derby, where Sandman will go off as one of the favorites. He joins the TDN Writers' Room to talk about young people and horse racing.By Katie Petrunyak

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Easter Special 2025! 56:26

4M ago56:26

56:26

For teachers it's the Easter break, and so we like to bring you another of our selections of the interesting, humorous and strange things we have been reading or otherwise consuming lately. This time around, Tom's taking a look at what it's like to be a 'progressive activist', while also musing on the power of the legally-enforced lunch break. Mean…

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Umberto Rispoli, Jockey of Journalism, Joins the TDN Writers’ Room 58:20

4M ago58:20

58:20

Jockey Umberto Rispoli will take on his third Kentucky Derby this year, but this time it will be with one of the likely favorites among the contenders in Michael McCarthy trainee Journalism. Rispoli discusses the promising 3-year-old in this week's TDN Writers' Room.By Katie Petrunyak

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TDN Writers’ Room: Unpacking the Derby Preps 59:29

4M ago59:29

59:29

There are more than three weeks to go before the running of the GI Kentucky Derby, but it wasn't too early for the TDN Writers' Room Podcast team to dive into last weekend's preps and look ahead to the first Saturday in May. The Gainesway Guest of the Week was TDN European and International editor Emma Berry, who talked about how Donald Trump's pro…

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Troubleshooting Enablement with Felix Krueger | Interview 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

In this episode of Troubleshooting Enablement, Devon McDermott sits down with Felix Krueger—former consultant, startup founder, and longtime enabler—to explore what it really takes to go from in-house to independent. From his early days in enterprise enablement to building and selling his own company, Felix has worn nearly every hat in go-to-market…

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TDN Conversations: Countdown to the Breeze-Up Sales 20:09

4M ago20:09

20:09

The breeze-up sales are just around the corner and in this latest edition of the TDN's Conversations podcast, Brian Sheerin catches up with Oliver St Lawrence, Amy Marnane and Eddie O'Leary to discuss their outlook on the market for 2025.By Katie Petrunyak

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Making Student Teacher Observations Purposeful 55:30

4M ago55:30

55:30

Back in our non-camera-enabled studio, we've got some thoughts for you today about how observation can be made more purposeful. Often found as an initial activity at the start of student teacher placements, it can sometimes be a missed opportunity if student teachers simply stand at the back and try to make sense of what's going on in a busy classr…

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Len Green Talks Taxes, Derby Hopeful Sandman, on TDN Writers’ Room Podcast 1:04:44

4M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Len Green was this week's Gainesway Guest of the Week on the TDN Writers' Room, joining us to discuss his GI Arkansas Derby winner Sandman and share some tips on how to save money on taxes.By Katie Petrunyak

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Damon Thayer on the Dangers of Decoupling in Florida 1:07:50

4M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Damon Thayer is leading the fight against the decoupling movement in Florida, and appears on this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to discuss what is happening with the effort.By Sue Finley

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Statistical Enablement with Dr. Tom Tonkin | Interview 39:26

4M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of The State of Sales Enablement, Coach K sits down with Dr. Tom Tonkin—sales enablement OG, academic, and data whisperer—to explore what truly makes enablement work. From his early days as a sales leader at Oracle to earning a PhD in Organizational Leadership, Tom’s unique journey has equipped him with rare insight into what actual…

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Teacher Recruitment and Retention with Professor David Egan 1:01:29

5M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Back in our normal studio, we welcome Professor David Egan back to the podcast. David was last with us taking about the poverty gap in education, and today he’s here to tell us about a report he’s written into the recruitment and retention of secondary school teachers. The report ranges widely around lots of important questions about what is shapin…

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Canadian Breeder David Anderson Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:04:46

5M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, owner and breeder David Anderson discusses the potential impact of tariffs on the Canadian Thoroughbred industry.By Katie Petrunyak

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High Impact SKOs with Kunal Pandya | Interview 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

In this episode, host Felix Krueger sits down with Kunal Pandya, VP of Global Revenue Enablement at Corsearch and Founder of Sales Velocity Labs, to break down the strategy behind running a highly effective SKO. With 17+ years in enablement, Kunal has refined an approach that aligns SKOs with business outcomes, maximizes engagement, and ensures key…

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TRF’s Maggie Sweet Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Maggie Sweet has been in her job at the TRF for a year now, after leaving Todd Pletcher Racing, and she has learned a lot–chiefly, that the racing industry isn't focusing enough on the need to provide lifetime dignified retirement for its athletes. She appears on the TDN Writers' Room to discuss the issue.…

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Teaching and Learning Shakespeare through Theatre Based Practice: A Book Review 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

We're in the 'other' studio today which, to our delight, is not bristling with cameras! Apologies to the very small club of people who watch our episodes on YouTube. Emma was recently asked to review a book for the National Drama subject association: Teaching and Learning Shakespeare through Theatre Based Practice. Today we bring you an extended ch…

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Locked and Journalism Co-Owner Aron Wellman Joins TDN Writers’ Room 1:11:24

5M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners joined this week's TDN Writers' Room after a huge weekend at Santa Anita for his partnership. The group co-owns GI Santa Anita Handicap victor Locked and GII San Felipe Stakes winner Journalism.By Katie Petrunyak

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The SPARE Method with April Petrey | Interview 38:55

5M ago38:55

38:55

How do you build a scalable, effective sales process—without overcomplicating it? In this episode of The State of Sales Enablement, Coach K (Jonathan Kvarfordt) sits down with April Petrey, sales enablement consultant and creator of the SPARE Method, to talk about building minimum viable sales processes and onboarding programs for fast-growing busi…

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Emma Balding Joins the TDN Conversations Podcast 27:53

5M ago27:53

27:53

TDN Conversations is a new monthly podcast series and we are delighted to have been joined this month by Emma Balding, who discusses the history of her breeding operation with Emma Berry.By Katie Petrunyak

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Robbie Norman, Owner of Coal Battle, Joins Writers’ Room 1:07:48

5M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Norman Stables' Coal Battle scored one for the little guy Sunday at Oaklawn Park, overtaking pacesetting California invader Madaket Road in upper stretch and leaving favored Sandman in his wake while striding home a 1 1/4-length winner of the GII Rebel Stakes. His owner, Robby Norman, joins this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to talk about the ra…

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AI Enablement with Jonathan "Coach K" Kvarfordt | Interview 38:16

5M ago38:16

38:16

In this special episode of The State of Sales Enablement, Felix Krueger flips the script and welcomes the show’s own co-host, Jonathan Kvarfordt (Coach K), to the other side of the mic. Known for his deep insights into AI, sales enablement, and go-to-market strategies, Coach K shares his vision for AI in sales, the evolution of AI agents, and the i…

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