Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Around the Downs with Steve Buttleman

Apr 19, 2023 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

“Be present, keep it close, and remember to breathe.” Hear from the person behind the iconic call to the post at Churchill Downs Racetrack Bugler, Steve Buttleman. On today’s show Darren and KK bring on Steve to talk about his work and go behind the scenes to talk about some iconic moments in Steve’s career. He also highlights some of his favorite derby moments and behind the scenes details of what goes into his position

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Around the Downs is a is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide a series of interviews with the people who work behind the scenes to make the Most Exiting Two Minutes in Sports happen. Inside the Kentucky Derby is presented by Woodford Reserve.

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