The Court Reporter

This podcast is created for the pleasure of horsehsoe pitching fanatics. Keeping in mind members of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA.) This podcast is not sponsored or endorsed by the NHPA. My name is Dalton Rakestraw and I am from California. I served on the NHPA Executive Council from 2019-2022 I have complied this podcast in hopes to create a buzz for horseshoe pitching fans, friends, and the general public. These podcasts will cover a wide range of player interviews, rules, game play, rulings, upcoming major events of horseshoe pitching. Join me on my journey to keep everyone up to date with horseshoe pitching fun and friendships. Take a ride with me as I journey down the podcast life. Buckle up, this could be bumpy...

Horseshoes in the Backyard?! 05/30/2024

Horseshoes in the Backyard?! Today, I reflect back on my experience at the backyard tournament in Beaumont, California over Memorial Day weekend. This event saw over 92 teams, which is 184 players from across the Southwest USA in action for a nice purse. I joined the "backyardigans" on Sunday of the Memorial Weekend for the 25th Annual Avila Tournament and wow was I impressed. Enjoy this episode as I reflect back on the weekend. /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/31526762

Team World w/Jeff Secord 05/09/2024

Team World w/Jeff Secord Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! Jeff Secord of Wisconsin enters the studio, in a unique way, and talks to us about the upcoming 38th Annual Team World! Team World is a team of 4 singles competition that takes place annually in Beloit, Wisconsin! Team from all over the USA and Canada pitch and enjoy this event. Jeff speaks on the history of team world, the excitement, directoship, format, game play, fun fast facts! Everything! Sit back this is a long one. Two hours of strictly TEAM WORLD! Team World will be played May 17-19, 2024 at Telfer Park in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA. Check it out at www.whpahorseshoes.com/team-world /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/31223942

Social Media/Promotions w/Michelle Foard 04/30/2024

Social Media/Promotions w/Michelle Foard Michelle Foard, Social Media guru joins me in the studio today. We talk about social media platforms, benefits of social media, and how to get started. Michelle explores promotional ideas and topics with me. She opens up her social media experience and time for members and non members to really see what it brings to the table. Michelle has a TikTok page that has over HALF A MILLION views on some videos and over A QUARTER OF A MILLION views on others. She won the NHPA Acheivement Award last year for all her work in social media. Take a journey with me as we deep dive into social media and promotions. /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/31060928

Horseshoe Chat w/Josh Olson 04/15/2024

Horseshoe Chat w/Josh Olson Today my good friend Josh Olson joins me and we discuss nothing more than horseshoe chat! Nothing specific is covered in this episode, a true podcast. Podcasts are usually off the whim friends talking random topics. We talk about horseshoe tournaments, odd on favorites in those. Talk about our magical horseshoes we pitch with amougst other great things in our horseshoe world. Nothing specific just "off the stake" horseshoe chat! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/30817103

Horseshoes and Handicap... that is the question?! 04/01/2024

Horseshoes and Handicap... that is the question?! Today we have Mr. Jerry Smith of Ohio join me in the studio. Jerry is a former NHPA Vice President, Calif & Idaho State Sec/Treas, and NHPA Hall of Fame member. He has an extensive resume for horseshoe pitching. Jerry joins me on chatting about the wonderful world of handicapping. We talk a bit about the history of horseshoes, why handicap is necessary. What gives in handicap and why even consider it? A great podcast for you listeners to enjoy. Welcome to the Court Reporter! /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/30560693

Point play v. Shoe play...What's your pleasure? 03/18/2024

Point play v. Shoe play...What's your pleasure? On this episode I ramble on about point play tournaments vs. shoe play tournaments. Stressing that your mentality of either tournament could be affected based on how you prepare. Speaking from experience, I know my mental game is different when I try to complete both of them. Looking onward and forward to the future, I speak about how maybe point play is going "out of style?!" Enjoy this episode as I nose dive down the rabbit hole of Points vs. Shoes. /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/30360068

IT and NHPA WT Setup w/Josh Olson 03/05/2024

IT and NHPA WT Setup w/Josh Olson In this episode we deep dive into the I.T. world of NHPA and horseshoe pitching with NHPA's 5th Vice President Josh Olson! Josh talks about scoreholio and it's possibilities with the World Tournament as well as I.T. setup, I.T. advancement, and the stat room at the world tournament. Josh brings 10 years of experience to the table, as well as a multi-Minnesota state champion, WT 40' and Juniors championship qualifier. Enjoy this episode as we take it to the I.T. side. /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/30230383

Pilot 02/15/2024

Pilot Wow! The pilot episode for The Court Reporter. This episode introduces the intentions of the podcast as well and introduces myself, Dalton, as the producer/host. I hope this podcast does great things, let me know of topics you'd like covered. This is not sponsored by NHPA and this is not an official publication of them. Shoutouts and sponsored segments are avail, just let me know. This is to be informative and not controversial. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/998e3b16-d17c-4575-a1bb-83b712e4ef7f/id/29962573

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