Tinman Podcast

Chapel Tinius - Miss Kentucky (Oaks/Derby Short)

As the reigning Miss Kentucky, Chapel Tinius has a lot of responsibilities around Churchill Downs and the city of Louisville during Derby Week.  I was able to catch up with her for a few minutes on Oaks Day.  It helps that she's my cousin!

Steve Buttleman - Churchill Downs Bugler (Oaks / Derby Short)

Steve Buttleman has been the bugler at Churchill Downs for three decades.  I was able to sneak into his pagoda for a few minutes in between races before he was out to play the call to the post again.

Katherine Blanford

Katherine Blanford, a Louisville, KY native joins the podcast during Derby week!  After racking up millions of views on her Don’t Tell Comedy set, Katherine hit the road sharing confessions of her southern family secrets and awkward adolescent years across the country and internationally.  She has appeared twice on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Vice TV’s Super Maximum Retro Show, After Midnight with Taylor Tomilson and her Don't Tell Comedy Set is featured on HULU. Most recently, Katherine was featured on Deadline’s “Comedians Ready to Break Out in 2025”.  She released her debut special, Catholic Cowgirl, with 800LB Gorilla Records in December 2024. 
Among other things, we touch on her lack of athletic prowess, the nuances and art of comedy, upcoming shows and projects, and of course the Kentucky Derby.  Be sure to scroll the episode notes for links and other ways to enjoy Katherine’s work. 
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Scotty Davenport - Davenport Derby Dash

Scott Davenport was a national championship basketball coach at Bellarmine University.  He grew up in Louisville, just blocks from Churchill Downs.  Four years ago he combined two of his passions by starting the Davenport Derby Dash.  The event takes place on the Wednesday night of Derby week with the money raised benefiting the Davenport Family Scholarship for student managers.  Items up for auction or raffle include a personal barrel of bourbon from Maker's Mark and numerous horse racing, basketball, and golf experiences.  You can check out information at the following link.Davenport Derby Dash
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Kentucky Derby Preview w/ Kevin Kerstein (Churchill Downs, Inside the Kentucky Derby podcast)

The 151st Kentucky Derby is almost here!  Kevin Kerstein is part of the communications team with Churchill Downs Inc. and co-host of the Inside the Kentucky Derby podcast.  He shares this thoughts on a selection of horses from this year's field, from presumptive favorite Journalism to some of the longer shots.  We also talk about how post-position and weather can impact the race.  Get your handicapping started with insights from KK.
 
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Episode Replay: Ty Rogers - March Madness Hero, ESPY Winner, and KHSAA Hall of Famer

March Madness is here, a perfect time re-visit our conversation with NCAA Tournament hero Ty Rogers. His 2008 buzzer beater to lift Western Kentucky over Drake earned him as ESPY. Originally recorded prior to his 2024 induction into the KHSAA Hall of Fame, Rogers shares some memories from his stellar career at Lyon County High School.  Among the things we learn are the fact that one of his high school coaches was Jeff Rogers, which is his dad's name, but his dad wasn't the coach!  We also talk about his ESPY and some of his favorite gyms he's played in.
 
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Cam Clark - Cam shares about his solo debut, The Outer Reaches

Cam Clark joins the podcast to talk about his debut solo album, The Outer Reaches!  Clark lists some of his musical influences as Ray Charles, Al Green, and the Motown sound, while also being enamored with the excitement of live performances of bands like Queen.  It should come as no surprise then that his album provides a healthy mix of rock, R&B, and soul.
A touring artist for over a decade with C2 and The Brothers Reed, the Paris, KY native still makes the area his home.  Clark self-produced The Outer Reaches in his converted tobacco-barn studio.  The big sound wouldn’t lead you to believe it was mainly Clark on the recording with limited help from a few friends. 
He’ll be performing at the Burl in Lexington this Saturday, March 1, a show billed as the official album launch.  We give you a sampling of a few songs from The Outer Reaches throughout the episode. 
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Bobby Ray - NCAA Basketball Official

Bobby Ray has spent over a decade officiating women's college basketball games in the ACC and numerous other conferences.  The seventh of seven kids and son of a coach, basketball and competition have been part of his life from day one.  After his own stint as a coach, Ray eventually dove headfirst into the world of officiating.
Our conversation touches on a variety of topics, including the nuances of calling a game, interacting with coaches, and the logistics of life on the road. Ray shares stories about some his favorite venues and a few crazy endings.  He ends with a story about a blown call that cost a team a championship, one that has stuck with him and motivated him for years.
Spoiler alert, referees are humans too!  Bobby Ray provides some context for us all while talking about his passion.
 
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Gary Dunn - Two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Gary Dunn is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  As part of the Steeler's dynasty in the 1970s, he helped the juggernaut win Super Bowl XIII over the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XIV over the Los Angeles Rams.
Dunn was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1976 as a defensive tackle out of Miami (FL).  He had to battle to earn his spot on the team, trying to make a name for himself among the Steel Curtain defense featuring he likes of Mean Joe Greene, LC Greenwood and numerous others.  Dunn would eventually prove his worth, becoming named a team captain by legendary coach Chuck Knoll.
We talk about his south Florida roots with strong family ties to the University of Miami, and his post-football life in the Florida Keys to bookend several great stories about his Super Bowl experiences.  If you've ever wondered what goes on at the bottom of the pile in a Super Bowl, this is the episode for you!
 
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Daymeon Fishback - ESPN / SEC Network Basketball Analyst

Daymeon Fishback has contributed as a game and studio basketball analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network since 2014.  You can find him on your tv set multiple times a week breaking down college hoops action.  We discuss his experiences as a player, the deeply competitive Southeastern Conference, and the greater college basketball landscape. 
Growing up in Bowling Green, KY, Fishback starred at Greenwood High School, leading the team to the 1995 State Tournament as a junior.  He followed that up with a senior campaign that saw him named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1996. 
He then moved on to Auburn University, playing under legendary coach Cliff Ellis and serving as a team captain.  In 1999, the Tigers won the SEC regular season championship, earning a number one see in the NCAA tournament.  After battling multiple injuries and playing professionally in the D-League, Italy, Yugoslavia, and France, Fishback spent a decade in the financial services industry before beginning his career as an analyst at ESPN.
 
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