Behind the Backstretch
by Backside Learning Center
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Ep. 23: 18th Annual Benefit for the Backside w/ Enidza Torres &…
Ep. 23: 18th Annual Benefit for the Backside w/ Enidza Torres &…
About this podcast
A podcast getting to know the Backside community at Churchill Downs along with the well-known names in the horseracing and Louisville communities! The podcast is produced by the Backside Learning Center, a non-profit organization that focuses on empowering and partnering with equine workers and their families at Churchill Downs and beyond.
Episodes
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- Ep. 23: 18th Annual Benefit for the Backside w/ Enidza Torres & Clyde Coatney · 21 minOn this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are gearing up for the 18th annual Benefit for the Backside, the largest annual fundraiser for the Backside Learning Center taking…
- Ep. 22: Give for Good Louisville Special - Fundraising for the Arts · 1 h 1 minOn this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are focusing on Give for Good Louisville, the largest fundraising day of the year in the city! Taking place on September 12th, our…
- Ep. 21: Two Decades of Impact - Celebrating the Backside Learning Center's 20th Anniversary · 56 minHappy 20th Anniversary to the Backside Learning Center🎉 A special thank you to our amazing staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters who have helped us along the way! On this…
- Ep. 20: Sipping for a Cause: Expert Insights into Woodford Reserve's $15,000 Whiskey and Rare Mint Julep Cups Benefitting the Racetrack Community! · 21 minOn the newest episode of our podcast, Behind the Backstretch, we highlight our incredible partnership with Woodford Reserve! For the 150th Kentucky Derby, the BLC was chosen as…
- Ep. 19: Thoroughbred Industry Leaders Change the Game for the BLC this Kentucky Derby 150 · 23 minOn this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we have a packed lineup for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby! With major BLC supporter and part-owner Brook Smith enrolling…
- Ep. 18: Derby Handicapping Social 2024 w/ Donna Barton Brothers & Buff Bradley · 30 minOn this week's episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are focusing on our 3rd annual Derby Handicapping Social taking place on April 16th at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society…
- Ep. 17: New Year's Special w/ Luz Valdespino & Cathleen Murphy · 25 minOn this episode of the podcast, we ring in the new year by talking with two members of our community, staff member Luz Valdespino & BLC supporter Cathleen Murphy! First, we speak…
- Ep.16: Benefit for the Backside 2023 w/ Robin Rinderspacher & Pam Wessel · 21 minOn this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are gearing up for the 17th Annual Benefit for the Backside coming up in just about 2 weeks! We speak with two individuals who have…
- Ep. 15: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month // Celebrando el Mes de la Herenica Hispana · 19 minOur FIFTEENTH episode of the “Beyond the Backstretch” is out now! On this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This month is especially…
- Ep. 14: Give for Good Louisville 2023 w/ Alexina Wilson & Glenn Kosse · 22 minOn this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are gearing up for next month's Give for Good Louisville, which is the largest annual fundraising day in the city of Louisville! We…
- Ep. 13: Get to Know our Teen Support Group - Creciendo Juntos · 27 minOn this month's episode of "Behind the Backstretch," we introduce listeners to Creciendo Juntos, a teen support group for teens of backside workers! While beginning as a therapy…
- Ep. 12: 149th Kentucky Derby w/ Jorge Abrego, Ana Gonzalez, & Katie Tolbert · 34 minOn this month’s episode of the Behind the Backstretch podcast, we have an action-packed lineup of individuals who are all playing various roles in this year’s Kentucky Derby &…
- Ep. 11: Learn About Our Spring Event & Purses For a Purpose Program with Special Guests · 30 minFor the 11th episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are gearing up for our upcoming spring event, the Backside Learning Center’s Derby Handicapping Social! This event, which takes…
- Ep. 10: Celebrating Women's Month w/ Merlin Cano & Alma Aldana · 33 minOn the 10th episode of Behind the Backstretch, we celebrate Women's Month by speaking with two incredible staff members at the Backside Learning Center, Merlin Cano & Alma…
- Ep. 9: Special Edition for Black History Month & Valentine's Day · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 9On this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are celebrating Black History Month as we get to speak with trainer Mark Simms Jr! In our discussion with Mark, he delves into how…
- Ep. 8: Special Edition for the 16th Annual Benefit for the Backside · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 8On this month's episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are focusing on our largest annual fundraiser, the Benefit for the Backside, that takes place on November 18th, 2022! We…
- Ep. 7: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Alma Aldana, Pam Conway, & Jose Luis Rodriguez · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 7On this month's episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with three separate interviews that shine a light on three unique perspectives…
- Ep. 6: The Man Behind the Booth - Meet Churchill Downs Announcer Travis Stone · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 6On the 6th episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are joined by Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone and BLC board member Cory Stauble! Travis Stone has been the official…
- Ep. 5: Meet Community Member, Mom, and Groom Bertila Quinteros · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 5On the newest episode of the “Behind the Backstretch” podcast, we get to hear conversations with Bertila Quinteros and the BLC’s own Lauren DeGeorge! Bertila Quinteros is a groom…
- Ep. 4: Meet the Youth Team and Plans for Summer 2022 · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we get to hear from Dina Busaleh and Martha Popescu, two members of our youth team who discuss their roles at the BLC, the plans for…
