Who's The Boss?

Glen Boss

Welcome to 'Who’s The Boss?', the electrifying new entertainment show hosted by iconic Australian jockey Glen Boss, and not-so-iconic journalist Julie Snook.  This is your ticket to escape the ordinary and dive deep into the captivating minds and stories of some of Australia’s most beloved personalities.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Melbourne Cup 2026: What Everyone’s Missing | Kingsley Bartholomew

    What does Kingsley Bartholomew look for in a Melbourne Cup winner? In Episode 7 of Who’s the Boss, Kingsley joins Bossy and Adam to share his three hard-and-fast Cup rules, assess the international contenders and discuss when to do your form. Bossy adds his own rules and weighs in on Point of Law, while the boys explore how Australia’s most famous race has evolved—and why it still commands so much attention. Plus, there’s debate over track bias, the future of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and what to expect at Flemington. Bossy reflects on the uncertainty of climbing aboard a Cup runner, before the boys turn their attention to the Victoria Derby, Coolmore Stud Stakes, Empire Rose Stakes, Golden Eagle and Melbourne Cup. Big-race discussion, strong opinions and plenty of laughs as the spring carnival heats up. 00:00 — Opening and welcome to Kingsley Bartholomew 00:45 — Spring carnival recap: Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate 02:00 — A toast to the Melbourne Cup 03:12 — AirTouch sponsor message 04:00 — How to assess Melbourne Cup form and overseas ratings 05:24 — Overseas jockeys and adapting to Australian racing 08:33 — Why some international horses thrive in Australia 10:30 — Melbourne Cup essentials: weight, stamina and acceleration 12:39 — What made Makybe Diva exceptional? 13:18 — Point of Law: talent, temperament and settling concerns 15:56 — Ciaron Maher’s training operation and horsemanship 17:08 — How jockeys judge a horse’s staying ability 17:54 — Saint George’s Melbourne Cup credentials 20:05 — Trust Your Instinct and the international contenders 21:47 — Call of the Card: big bets and competitive bookmakers 23:36 — Finding value and maintaining price discipline 25:44 — Parade behaviour, barrier problems and warning signs 27:47 — Bossy’s Melbourne Cup memories and Sir Dragonet 29:31 — The Melbourne Cup’s enduring appeal 30:07 — World Pool and the merged tote explained 31:37 — Racing taxes and the challenge of professional punting 32:54 — Judging the betting process rather than the result 34:36 — Track bias, weather and finding an edge 36:21 — Should the Cox Plate return to Moonee Valley? 37:16 — Flemington track conditions ahead of the carnival 38:12 — Bossy’s Best: Victoria Derby preview and selections 39:17 — Should the Victoria Derby be shortened to 2,000 metres? 40:09 — Coolmore Stud Stakes preview 42:27 — Empire Rose Stakes preview 43:49 — IPE Events: Flemington carnival hospitality 45:01 — Golden Eagle preview 48:10 — Final Melbourne Cup tips 49:53 — Closing thanks and upcoming previews 50:49 — Like and subscribe Thanks to our Sponsors Ladbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.au AirTouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.au IPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Melbourne Cup 2026: What Everyone’s Missing | Kingsley Bartholomew
  2. Oct 7

    Ray Thomas: Kerry Packer, Racing Legends & Spring Carnival Insights | Who’s the Boss?

    What happens when the man who’s spent decades telling racing’s biggest stories takes the hot seat? Legendary racing journalist Ray Thomas joins Adam Peacock and Glen Boss on Who’s the Boss? to share extraordinary yarns from more than 30 years covering the sport. From a Kerry Packer betting scoop that nearly cost him his job to behind-the-scenes memories of Makybe Diva, TJ Smith and Gai Waterhouse, Ray lifts the lid on racing’s greatest characters and his long friendship with Bossy. The boys also talk champions, comparing Kingston Town, Black Caviar and Winx, before turning their attention to a spring carnival heating up fast. Bossy gives his verdict on Ka Ying Rising’s Sydney trial ahead of The Everest, explains why he’s sticking with Sir Delius for the Cox Plate, and delivers Bossy’s Best for a huge Group 1 weekend at Caulfield. Settle in for great stories, plenty of laughs and racing insight from those who’ve lived it—and don’t forget to like and subscribe. 0:00 Intro and welcome 2:11 Ray Thomas joins the boys 4:52 Trust, respect and life as a racing journalist 8:43 Jack Denham stories 10:48 Untold stories and Universal Prince’s Melbourne Cup scratching 13:57 The Kerry Packer scoop that nearly cost Ray his job 19:23 Memories of TJ Smith and Gai Waterhouse 23:49 Ray and Bossy’s long friendship 27:31 Behind the scenes with Makybe Diva 32:08 The toughest stories to write 34:02 Racing’s greatest: Kingston Town, Makybe Diva, Black Caviar and Winx 41:26 Ka Ying Rising’s brilliance and distance potential 44:12 What makes Chris Waller special? 48:03 Ray’s new chapter at Racing and Sports 50:34 Ray’s Melbourne Cup horses to watch 52:34 Reflecting on Ray’s career 53:10 Bossy’s verdict on Ka Ying Rising’s Everest trial 54:51 Why Bossy is sticking with Sir Delius 56:56 Bossy’s Best: Might And Power Stakes 58:17 Bossy’s Best: Caulfield Guineas 59:31 Bossy’s Best: Toorak Handicap 1:00:18 Wrap-up and Everest special preview Thanks to our Sponsors Ladbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.au AirTouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.au IPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ray Thomas: Kerry Packer, Racing Legends & Spring Carnival Insights | Who’s the Boss?
  3. Oct 1

    Who’s the Boss? with Roosters Champion Anthony Minichiello: Grand Final Week Special

    It’s Grand Final Week, and Who’s the Boss? is joined by Sydney Roosters champion and NRL legend Anthony Minichiello for a huge special episode! Mini sits down with Adam Peacock and Glen Boss to look back on his incredible career, from premiership glory with the Roosters to representing NSW and Australia on the biggest stages. He shares some of his favourite Grand Final memories, what it takes to perform when everything is on the line, and plenty of stories from his time in rugby league. The boys also dive into all the excitement surrounding Grand Final Week, break down the biggest talking points ahead of the decider, and get Mini’s perspective on the modern game. Plus, there’s plenty of racing chat, stories, laughs and the usual Who’s the Boss? chaos. Thanks to our Sponsors Ladbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.au AirTouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.au IPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au 0:00 – Intro & Anthony Minichiello joins the show 2:33 – Mini’s incredible Arthur Beetson & Golden Boot story 5:12 – What it really feels like to play in an NRL Grand Final Pasted text(3) 9:19 – How NRL teams prepare and game plan each week 11:23 – The pressure of Grand Final day 13:04 – Mini reflects on three straight Roosters Grand Finals Pasted text(3) 15:12 – Why the early 2000s was such a great era of rugby league 16:19 – Inside the Roosters dressing room before a game 18:47 – What it’s really like inside the Sydney Roosters Pasted text(3) 20:37 – Nick Politis, loyalty & the culture behind the Roosters Pasted text(3) 37:35 – How Mini changed his lifestyle to extend his career 37:39 – Mini’s approach to nutrition, sleep & recovery Pasted text(3) 40:15 – NRL Grand Final preview & Sam Walker discussion Pasted text(3) 45:30 – Bossy’s racing selections Pasted text(3) 46:22 – Bossy’s Best: NRL Grand Final predictions 46:35 – Clive Churchill Medal predictions 47:05 – Who wins the NRL Grand Final? Pasted text(3) 50:43 – Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 9

    Rugby Great Stirling Mortlock talks World Cups, Wallabies and life after Footy on Who’s the Boss

    The Who's The Boss? podcast is back with another massive episode as Adam Peacock and Glen Boss are joined by Wallabies legend and former Australian captain Stirling Mortlock. One of Australian rugby's greatest ever centres, Stirling reflects on his incredible playing career, captaining the Wallabies, unforgettable Bledisloe Cup battles, World Cup memories, leadership, life after rugby and the lessons he's taken from elite sport into business. Bossy and Peacock also dive into Stirling's biggest career moments, the changing landscape of Australian rugby, what it takes to build winning cultures, and some of the funniest stories from his time on and off the field. It's an honest, entertaining and insightful conversation with one of the game's true greats, packed with plenty of laughs along the way. Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment with your favourite Stirling Mortlock memory. New episodes of Who's The Boss? drop every week featuring some of Australia's biggest names from sport, racing and beyond. 01:50 Stirling Mortlock joins 04:20 Eddie Jones as coach 05:00 '03 World Cup and Melbourne Cup 10:00 Current Wallabies 17:45 Beating NZ in World Cup semi final 23:35 Looking back on career 31:15 Future of collision sports 34:45 Captain Insano 45:35 Bossy's Best Thanks to our Sponsors Ladbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.au Airtouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.au IPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to 'Who’s The Boss?', the electrifying new entertainment show hosted by iconic Australian jockey Glen Boss, and not-so-iconic journalist Julie Snook.  This is your ticket to escape the ordinary and dive deep into the captivating minds and stories of some of Australia’s most beloved personalities.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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