Episodes

  • 12. The Finish Line

    12. The Finish Line
    Jun 28 2025
    A last, but not final, episode, of this podcast. I’ll be back soon with interviews. Thanks for subscribing and find me on my other two podcasts: Art Of The Covenant & Le Polyglot Path.

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    20 mins
  • 11. Winning At All Costs

    11. Winning At All Costs
    Jun 21 2025

    This week, I explore what happens when the desire to win takes over everything else. From the punishing highs and lows of jockey life to my own experiences in acting and stand-up, I ask: at what cost do we chase victory? In a town buzzing with betting shops and a sport that glorifies winning, I question the toll this mindset takes on our mental health, identity, and relationships. Featuring reflections from legendary jockeys, psychologists, and personal stories, this episode dives into the thin line between ambition and obsession—and what it means to find worth beyond the winner’s circle.


    Music:

    Back in the Saddle - Dan

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    23 mins
  • 10. The Chronicles of Royal Ascot

    10. The Chronicles of Royal Ascot
    Jun 14 2025

    A novella of The Royal Ascot’s history, this year’s race card, and a brief look at The Epsom Derby results.


    Music:

    No.4 Piano Journey - Esther Abrami

    Videodrome - National Sweetheart

    Violin Huasteco - Jimena Contreras

    Air On The G String - Bach


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    19 mins
  • 09. The Epsom Derby

    09. The Epsom Derby
    Jun 7 2025

    The Epsom Derby; a little history, a brief look at this year’s contenders, and a rant about British measurements.


    Email me surfingchaoschannel@gmail.com with the name of your horse, or for anything else.


    And thank you for leaving a rating and review.

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    17 mins
  • 08. Legends Of The Turf

    08. Legends Of The Turf
    May 31 2025
    Exploring some key figures that put Newmarket on the map, the Legends Of The Turf, and another enigmatic one from his field.

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    24 mins
  • 07. The Golden Lion

    07. The Golden Lion
    May 24 2025
    When your first guest bails—possibly abducted by employment—you gallop solo into an existential stampede through Newmarket's muddy soul. In this episode of Inside The Gallop, our host wrestles with horse metaphors, jockey-sized rage, the oppressive architecture of local pubs, and a town where the dreams are bet on, lost, and ledgered by a man known only as Backdoor Benny (or maybe Low-Stakes Larry). It's part stand-up set, part cry for help, part history lesson, and entirely unpredictable. Come for the horse talk, stay for the existential crisis. And remember: the house always knows.

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    30 mins
  • 06. The People Behind the Horses

    06. The People Behind the Horses
    May 17 2025

    When the spotlight hits the starting gate, we cheer for the horses and jockeys — but what about the team behind the scenes? In this episode of Inside The Gallop, we shine a light on the unsung heroes of horseracing: the stable staff up before dawn, the sharp-eyed trainers, the relentless jockeys, and the dream-driven owners. With heart, humour, and a few muddy boots, we explore the daily rhythm of life in a racing yard — and what it really takes to get a horse to the start line.


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    9 mins
  • 05. The Horse's Journey

    05. The Horse's Journey
    May 17 2025

    Before the cheers and photo finishes, there’s a story few fans ever see — the quiet beginning of a racehorse’s life. From birth to breaking in, early touches to full training, this episode explores the care, craft, and character-building behind the scenes. Along the way, host Eric Lampaert shares insights from Newmarket (the sport’s spiritual home), listener shoutouts, a nod to Joseph Campbell, and a cheeky riddle about the meaning of life.


    Plus, a charity plug for FoodCycle, running the Edinburgh Marathon, if you fancy donating a little for a big cause:

    https://www.justgiving.com/page/ericrunstofeed


    Email: SurfingChaosChannel@gmail.com

    Instagram: Eric.Lampaert

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    13 mins