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I thought to myself when it happened that I can fully understand hanging around with Todd for any length of time could drive anybody crazy.
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We agree on that one! 
You know who the best announcer is?
The muzak they play at night for the minor tracks.
Who needs mindless chatter to fill air time?
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07-03-2017, 01:47 PM
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We agree on that one!
The muzak they play at night for the minor tracks.
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Couldn't agree more. 
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07-03-2017, 02:04 PM
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OK I'll qualify it then. I could. I can handicap races and tell you why I like a horse.
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Being on television and even radio is not easy. I got plenty of training in the Air Force on public speaking, was an instructor for a few years and did many other presentations in front of large groups and still think it is tough.
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07-03-2017, 02:19 PM
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Being on television and even radio is not easy. I got plenty of training in the Air Force on public speaking, was an instructor for a few years and did many other presentations in front of large groups and still think it is tough.
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Most people are deathly afraid of getting up and speaking in front of an audience...and that's when speaking about normal, EVERYDAY things. And then to get up there and talk about something technical like HANDICAPPING HORSES, while trying to appear literate to a diverse audience...as neophytes like Todd Schrupp are hanging around, asking you to explain yourself further? I couldn't do it, and still keep my composure. I'd get into an argument with the other hosts...and get fired on the first day of work.
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07-03-2017, 02:44 PM
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Being on television and even radio is not easy. I got plenty of training in the Air Force on public speaking, was an instructor for a few years and did many other presentations in front of large groups and still think it is tough.
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That's where I learned to do it too. I did the bi monthly base orientation briefing for new arrivals after taking one Air Force public speaking class. After about six months it became much easier and I've been able to do it ever since.
Later in life I faced an even more tough challenge. Singing with a band. That was rough .......but it got easier too.
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07-03-2017, 02:51 PM
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Wish him luck whatever he does.
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If i were a betting man,
I'd expect him to broadcasting again when Saratoga begins...
Tony A. really liked his on-air work. (& i do too.)
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07-03-2017, 02:53 PM
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Most people are deathly afraid of getting up and speaking in front of an audience...and that's when speaking about normal, EVERYDAY things. And then to get up there and talk about something technical like HANDICAPPING HORSES, while trying to appear literate to a diverse audience...as neophytes like Todd Schrupp are hanging around, asking you to explain yourself further? I couldn't do it, and still keep my composure. I'd get into an argument with the other hosts...and get fired on the first day of work.
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I have this thought about a lot of situations and most of them come true!
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07-03-2017, 02:55 PM
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If i were a betting man,
I'd expect him to broadcasting again when Saratoga begins...
Tony A. really liked his on-air work. (& i do too.)
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Are you the "BombsAway Bob" that Rich Perloff keeps mentioning on the air whenever I watch his show?
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07-03-2017, 02:58 PM
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I like Pauly and will miss him. We had a moment in the BC FM Sprint at Keeneland. This was fun to revisit! Crushed this race!
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07-03-2017, 03:30 PM
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Are you the "BombsAway Bob" that Rich Perloff keeps mentioning on the air whenever I watch his show?
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Guilty as charged.
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07-03-2017, 03:31 PM
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If i were a betting man,
I'd expect him to broadcasting again when Saratoga begins...
Tony A. really liked his on-air work. (& i do too.)
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I think you're right.
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07-03-2017, 04:14 PM
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Guilty as charged.
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This was basic kindergarten intuition! How many of you could there be?! 
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07-03-2017, 04:25 PM
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Expect him to get picked up by baseball?? MLB Tonight could use some fresh faces
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07-03-2017, 05:11 PM
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Sometimes you have to fill air time and be somewhat entertaining. Not an easy job. I wouldn't want to do it.
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Being on television and even radio is not easy. I got plenty of training in the Air Force on public speaking, was an instructor for a few years and did many other presentations in front of large groups and still think it is tough.
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Then I guess I may be in the minority. I have no issues speaking in public or private. If I can entertain a room full of Mormons, then surely I can speak about the horses I like in front of a robotic camera.
Contrary to what others may think, its not rocket science. It's horseracing.
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07-03-2017, 05:33 PM
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Then I guess I may be in the minority. I have no issues speaking in public or private. If I can entertain a room full of Mormons, then surely I can speak about the horses I like in front of a robotic camera.
Contrary to what others may think, its not rocket science. It's horseracing.
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But, oddly enough...you don't do much "speaking" HERE.
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