Hollywood and Horsepower Show with Mark Otto

Hollywood and Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Howard W. Koch's Hollywood Legacy, Hollywood Park Memories, and Little Red Feather Racing with Billy Koch Mark Otto talks with Billy Koch, grandson of Hollywood producer Howard W. Koch and founder of Little Red Feather Racing, about growing up at Hollywood Park, his family's ties to Casablanca, Airplane!, and Ghost, and his own path from a college racin...

Hollywood and Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guests: Buck Wilson and Frank Santorelli Cleveland Open Mics, Boston's Comedy Boom, and Landing a Role on The Sopranos with Frank Santorelli Mark Otto continues his series on the history of stand-up comedy with comedian, actor, and writer Frank Santorelli, joined by longtime friend Buck Wilson, tracing Santorelli's climb from a Cleveland open mic to a m...

Hollywood and Horsepower Show with Mark Otto The first in a series, "The path to the comedy stage", what comedians go through to get into show business and entertainment Boston's Comedy Boom, the Art of Building a Set, and Johnny Carson's Magic Touch with Michael Blowen Mark Otto opens a new series on the history of stand-up comedy with former Boston Globe entertainment writer Michael Blowen, who...

Hollywood and Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Growing Up in Gotti's Howard Beach, Codes of Loyalty, and 9/11 Memories with Anthony Stabile Mark Otto sits down with longtime friend Anthony "The Big A" Stabile to talk the new Belmont Park, growing up in John Gotti's Howard Beach, and the codes of loyalty and respect that shaped both of their families, closing on the eve of the 25th anniversary of 9/1...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Frank Santorelli: From Boston Comedy Clubs to The Sopranos and Beyond Summary From Class Clown to the Comedy Stage Frank Santorelli describes an early instinct for making people laugh, beginning with childhood impressions and class-clown behavior before his first organized performance as a guard in a school production of The Wizard of Oz. He says his pr...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Legends in the Saddle and Stories Behind the Spotlight: Mike Smith, Buck Wilson, and Racing's Human Side Summary A Hall of Fame Career Still in Motion Mark Otto opens the program with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, focusing on a career that Smith says is still active and demanding even at age 60. Smith describes growing up around horses, beginning to r...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto This show is a Tribute to Marji, the person who inspires me to think about things differently and the love of my life. Subject: Reality TV and what makes it interesting to viewers. The future of BBS and The Hollywood and Horsepower Show going to TV in 2027. Guests are Donald Newsom & DaKota LaFeber, BBS Management From Reality Television to AI-Power...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Our guest is Dr. Bryan Waldrige DVM from Mississippi State University Equine Medicinee | College of Veterinary Medicine | Mississippi State University https://www.vetmed.msstate.edu/directory/bw1873 Bryan Waldridge, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, ACVIM, is a veterinarian at Mississippi State University as a Clinical Professor He also continues to serve as a veter...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Places to go in Saratoga NY, with guest Anthony 'Big A' Stabile from Howard Beach NY 🇮🇹, for those going to there for Horse Racing in August and some old NY 🇮🇹 Stories Saratoga Stories: Racing Traditions, Road-Trip Memories, and the Local Flavor That Keeps Fans Coming Back Summary Saratoga as a Summer Pilgrimage The episode centers on Saratoga Springs a...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto From Casablanca to the Cutting Room with guests Michael Blowen and Buck Wilson From Casablanca to the Cutting Room: Hollywood Stories, Movie Legends, and the Restaurants That Remember Summary Hollywood's Vanishing Creative Community Marc Otto welcomes former Boston Globe film critic Michael Blowen and movie enthusiast Buck Wilson for a wide-ranging conv...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Interview with Jill Baffert, a former Network News Reporter and wife of Hall of Fame Horse Trainer Bob Baffert. Jill Baffert: From the Newsroom to Racing's Biggest Stages Summary A Life Before the Racetrack Jill Baffert describes growing up in Centerville, Tennessee, where an early fascination with television news led her to Middle Tennessee Stat...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Interview with Terry Finley - Owner and CEO of West Point Thoroughbreds https://www.westpointtb.com/team/terry-finley/ Terry and his wife Debbie Finley established West Point Thoroughbreds in 1991. Terry, a former U.S. Army officer whose passion developed a passion for racing at a young age. His vision was to create a way for racing enthusiasts t...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guests: The BBS Twins and Founders of BBS Radio TV - Donald Newsom and Douglas Newsom From Ranch Roads to Radio Roots: The Newsom Brothers, BBS Radio TV, and the Power of Giving People a Voice Episode Summary A Show Built Around the Story Behind the Story Mark Otto opens the episode by framing Hollywood and Horsepower as a program dedicated to the stori...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Top Gun Matthew Buckley, best known as Wiz Buckley From Fighter Jets to Healing: Matthew “Wiz” Buckley on Mission, Trauma, and No Fallen Heroes Episode Summary A Story Behind the Story Takes Flight Mark Otto opens Hollywood and Horsepower by explaining why this replayed conversation matters: Matthew “Wiz” Buckley brings together aviation, service...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: John Nicholson - President and CEO of Old Friends, a Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Kentucky as founder Michael Blowen, stepped down after 20 years of leadership. Nicholson, former Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park served as CEO of the Virginia Horse Center. Racing Legends, Retired Champions, and the Future of Old Fri...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Lawrence Hicks - He produces the social media program, Detroit Mob History Detroit Mob History, the Purple Gang, and the Mystery of Jimmy Hoffa The Story Behind Detroit Mob History Marc Otto opens the episode by introducing Hollywood and Horsepower and welcoming Lawrence Hicks, creator of Detroit Mob History. Marc explains that his own interest i...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Michael Behrens, founder of My Racehorse the largest fractional racehorse ownership group. Biography: Credit for bio and photo - from https://www.ownerview.com/panelist/michael-behrens Michael Behrens is the founder of MyRacehorse.com the first ever fully securities compliant micro-share racehorse ownership platform. Micro-shares allow racing fan...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: John Barbour on Hollywood, Comedy, JFK, Real People, and the Accidental Road to Television History A Storyteller Shaped by Hardship, Books, and Movies Host Mark welcomes John Barbour to Hollywood and Horsepower for a wide-ranging conversation about Barbour’s life, career, comedy, television, and upcoming work connected to the JFK assassination. B...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Artist Author - Christine Petrizzo, author of the book "The Sins of the Man I called Dad, My Father, The Mistress and the Mob" Behind the Story: Christine’s Life, Family Legacy, Art, and The Sins of the Man I Called Dad A Story Behind the Story Hollywood and Horsepower opens with its promise to uncover the lives behind public reputations, then in...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest: Michael Blowen former Entertainment Writer for the Boston Globe and Founder of Old Friends Farm ( https://oldfriendsequine.org/ ) one of the first true retirement farms for Thoroughbred Race horses. This week we are talking about Old Hollywood and Movie Stories From the Silver Screen to the Stables: Michael Blowen on Hollywood’s Golden...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Legends of the Airwaves and the Turf: A Tribute to Ursel Ellis Hollywood & Horsepower Episode: Legends, Legacy, and the Silver Screen (May 7, 2026) EDITORIAL MODE In Memoriam Ursel Ellis (1930 – 2026) "God's personal prototype, not meant for mass production." Legendary horse racing broadcaster and author (Kentucky Horse Tales). Known as the "Last of...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Hollywood and Horsepower: A Guide to Derby Week, Bourbon Trails, and F1 Shifts Guest: Bob Baffert In this episode of Hollywood and Horsepower, host Marc Otto and guest Buck Wilson dive into the high-octane intersection of the Kentucky Derby and F1 Miami. The discussion explores the cultural depth of the Bourbon Trail, the technical artistry of elite rac...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest, Buck Wilson Hollywood and Horsepower: The Magic of Accidental Masterpieces and Showbiz Lore In this episode of Hollywood and Horsepower, host Alex sits down with close friend Buck Wilson to explore the "story behind the story." From family roots in the USO and German rockabilly scenes to the chaotic production histories of cinematic classics like...

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest, Buck Wilson - a longtime friend of mine. He is a world traveler he is one of the most well-traveled people I know. I describe Buck as having lunch with Hemingway. Hollywood and Horsepower: A Journey Through Legends, Travel, and the Turf Hollywood & Horsepower Podcast Abstract The story behind the story: A journey through speed, fame, and the...

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