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10-28-2020, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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Jason Beem
We had the chance to talk to Jason Beem and learn about his journey as a track announcer. His journey is an very interesting one, and he is very open about his struggles and how he over came his obstacles. Check out the interview below and make sure to hit that subscribe button.
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10-28-2020, 06:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 5,800
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One of the great Characters in the Racing Industry and has some outstanding skills too.
Racing needs more Jason
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10-28-2020, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,284
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J BALLS CALLS. An unconditional heart of gold. It's my pleasure to call him a friend.
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"Just because she's a hitter and a thief doesn't mean she's not a good woman in all the other places" Mayrose Prizzi
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10-28-2020, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 15,118
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One of 4 announcers that I will listen to the call of every race. Two others post here. Wish I had talent like that.
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10-28-2020, 10:25 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 46,828
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Shameless plug for Jason, if you've never read Southbound and you are a horse player, grab a copy. You won't be disappointed.
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10-29-2020, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Mukwonago, WI
Posts: 3,203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
Shameless plug for Jason, if you've never read Southbound and you are a horse player, grab a copy. You won't be disappointed.
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Second that 
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10-29-2020, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 197
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
Shameless plug for Jason, if you've never read Southbound and you are a horse player, grab a copy. You won't be disappointed.
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We are reading it now. Its a great book! You can get it on Amazon.
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10-29-2020, 12:28 PM
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clean money
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 23,558
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great guest
Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
Shameless plug for Jason, if you've never read Southbound and you are a horse player, grab a copy. You won't be disappointed.
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didn't know he had a book 
https://www.amazon.com/Southbound-Ja...3988794&sr=8-1
"There’s a line that runs alongside our ordinary lives, just beyond the grind of things. Jason Beem’s novel Southbound derails your ordinary life and shoots you into the thrill, rush, and dark brutal truths of gambling and racing. And he doesn’t flinch. A glorious and visceral book. I sweat reading it.”–Lidia Yuknavitch, author of The Chronology of Water and Dora: A Headcase.
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10-29-2020, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 147
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Quote:
Originally Posted by v j stauffer
J BALLS CALLS. An unconditional heart of gold. It's my pleasure to call him a friend.
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I met Jason at Turf Paradise in 2007, I believe. He's a good guy, I enjoyed talking with him. You're alright yourself Vic. I still can't believe we could both fit in the booth at GGF back in the day. 
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10-29-2020, 08:52 PM
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Bombardier
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 4,039
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I have always thought highly of Jason. Where is he calling races these days?
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They don't think it be like it is, but it do. ~O.Gamble
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10-29-2020, 09:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Clarksville, AR
Posts: 1,216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kingfin66
I have always thought highly of Jason. Where is he calling races these days?
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Currently at Grants Pass Downs in Oregon.
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”Past performances are no guarantee of future results.” - Why isn't this disclaimer printed in the Daily Racing Form?
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10-29-2020, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,284
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGTKLO
I met Jason at Turf Paradise in 2007, I believe. He's a good guy, I enjoyed talking with him. You're alright yourself Vic. I still can't believe we could both fit in the booth at GGF back in the day. |
Big Daddy! Fortunately the GGF booth is pretty large. Also one of the very best booths in all of racing. Stand alone on the roof. Hard to access for people just wandering around and want to bother the announcer. Very high. GREAT Booth. I was thinking about you Tony when Jason was describing how he got started. As I'm sure you remember I told you virtually every "real" race caller evolved the same way. I well remember the countless afternoons when you practiced rain or shine. I know Michael also contributed to that process.
Very happy that you've found your niche as the longtime voice of Finger Lakes. Following my good and great friend Ross Morton was no easy task and you've done it seamlessly and made Finger Lakes your own.
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10-29-2020, 11:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,666
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Jason is one of the good guys. All cattle and no hat.
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11-14-2020, 09:30 AM
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Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,893
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
Shameless plug for Jason, if you've never read Southbound and you are a horse player, grab a copy. You won't be disappointed.
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Ordered a copy on this recommendation - great read. Buy it.
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11-14-2020, 10:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 37
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I've just purchased a copy on-line. Thank you for the recommendation.
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