Roostertail Talk

David Newton
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A show dedicated for preserving the history, breaking down the racing and looking to the future of the incredible sport of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. My name is David Newton, and I will be bringing you a weekly show in which we will discuss the boats, drivers, owners, crew members, legends, fans and anything that is involved with the sport that I love; hydroplane racing.Fans you can now sign up for a subscription service for the podcast! As you can imagine, running a podcast can be pricey (from hosting fees, website fees, travel, equipment, etc.).  You can help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated! TOMORROW, there will be an announcement for the first prize for subscribing to Roostertail Talk+.   You can subscribe with the following link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new 

  1. Episode 180: 1986 Miami Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane Championship Radio Broadcast

    16H AGO

    Episode 180: 1986 Miami Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane Championship Radio Broadcast

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 180 of Roostertail Talk takes you back four decades to the thrilling 1986 Miami hydroplane race, the Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane Championship. This special episode features a full radio broadcast of the event, with legendary announcer Jim Hendrix bringing every moment to life over the airwaves. Relive the intensity and drama as some of the sport’s most iconic figures take to the water, including Jim Kropfeld, Bernie Little, Scott Pierce, Todd Yarling, and many more. From roaring engines to razor-thin finishes, this race captures the spirit of an unforgettable era in unlimited hydroplane racing. A big thank you to Laurie Marlow for her generous donation of this historic race audio, helping preserve and share a remarkable piece of hydroplane history. Tune in and experience the excitement of Miami 1986 like never before. *Photo by Bob Greenhow Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    48 min
  2. Episode 179: Sam Cole, Part 3

    APR 28

    Episode 179: Sam Cole, Part 3

    Send us Fan Mail We wrap up our conversation with former H1 Unlimited commissioner Sam Cole as he lays out how the sport survived a shaky era and what it will take to grow again. We dig into sponsorship analytics, the Qatar breakthrough, and the hard truths about race formats, fan time, and why new race sites are so difficult to land.  *Photo by Bill Osborne Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    52 min
  3. Episode 178: Sam Cole, Part 2

    APR 21

    Episode 178: Sam Cole, Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail We pick up our conversation with Sam Cole as he explains how unlimited hydroplane racing broke onto national television and why that single shift changed sponsorship leverage for decades. We also get candid about the messy reality of exclusivity rules, hard business lessons from the Miller era, and the larger-than-life people who shaped the sport. Make sure you come back next week, as we'll have part three and the conclusion of my interview with Sam Cole. *Photo by Bill Osborne Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    40 min
  4. Episode 177: Sam Cole, Part 1

    APR 14

    Episode 177: Sam Cole, Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail A sport can look loud and effortless from the shoreline, but unlimited hydroplane racing only survives because someone is always doing the quiet work: calling cities, lining up sponsors, writing press releases, and convincing communities that a weekend on the water matters. That’s why this conversation with Sam Cole hits so hard. Sam isn’t just a longtime insider. He’s a former H1 Unlimited leader who has spent decades helping the sport find race sites, build partnerships, and recover when the future felt shaky. If you care about hydroplane history, H1 Unlimited, sports promotion, and how sponsorship occurs, hit play. Don't forger to return next week for part two, share this with a racing friend, and leave a review so more people can find Roostertail Talk! *Photo by Bill Osborne  Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    38 min
  5. Episode 176: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 3

    APR 7

    Episode 176: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 3

    Send us Fan Mail We wrap up our trilogy with Cool Cats Motorsports by getting specific about 2026 goals, how we stay consistent across a full season, and what we want fans to experience at the races. We also go off-track into teaching, Racing To Read, and the behind-the-scenes work it takes to grow hydroplane racing.  Please do me a favor this summer, when you go to the races, make sure you go over and say hello to the team and thank them for what they're doing for the sport, what they're doing for the fan experience, and let them know you listen to them on the Roostertail Talk podcast as well! Episode 174: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 1 Episode 175: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 2 Koolkat Motorsports Gp135 Facebook John Shaw Racing Facebook Brent Hall Racing Facebook Racing2Read V-Foundation *Photo by Arica Alread Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    49 min
  6. Episode 175: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 2

    MAR 31

    Episode 175: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail In part 2 we talk with Ed Thompson, John Shaw and Brent Hall about how Kool Kat Motorsports becomes a two-boat team for the 2026 season and what it takes to add a second driver without losing focus. We also dig into the fan-first mindset that shapes everything we do, from pit access to offseason content to how we show up on race weekend. Episode 174: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 1 Koolkat Motorsports Gp135 Facebook John Shaw Racing Facebook Brent Hall Racing Facebook Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    36 min
  7. Episode 174: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 1

    MAR 24

    Episode 174: Kool Kat Motorsports, Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Ed Thompson, John Shaw, and Brett Hall to hear how Kool Kat Motorsports grows from a fan favorite into a serious two-boat Grand Prix operation. We dig into East Coast vs West Coast racing, the family roots behind the program, and the craft and marketing choices that make their team stand out. This is part 1 of a 3 part interview.  Don't miss part 2 airing Tuesday, March 30th.  Enjoy! Koolkat Motorsports Gp135 Facebook John Shaw Racing Facebook Brent Hall Racing Facebook Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    46 min
  8. Episode 173: Fran and Edward Muncey, Part 3

    MAR 17

    Episode 173: Fran and Edward Muncey, Part 3

    Send us Fan Mail We wrap up our conversation with Fran and Edward Muncy by tracing how a tight-budget team kept winning, how the crew culture stayed joyful under pressure, and why Chip Hanauer set the tone in the pits and on the water. We also correct a few historical details and leave with a clear picture of what hydroplane racing needs next to grow.  Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated!   https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new

    43 min
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About

A show dedicated for preserving the history, breaking down the racing and looking to the future of the incredible sport of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. My name is David Newton, and I will be bringing you a weekly show in which we will discuss the boats, drivers, owners, crew members, legends, fans and anything that is involved with the sport that I love; hydroplane racing.Fans you can now sign up for a subscription service for the podcast! As you can imagine, running a podcast can be pricey (from hosting fees, website fees, travel, equipment, etc.).  You can help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more.  This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated! TOMORROW, there will be an announcement for the first prize for subscribing to Roostertail Talk+.   You can subscribe with the following link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new 

Information

  • Creator
    David Newton
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Roostertail Talk
  • Show Website
    Roostertail Talk

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