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Chase Utley, 2008 World Series Champion, amassed Hall of Fame stats during his 13 year career with the Phila Phillies. Discussing golf at the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe course in this 2024 podcast episode, Chase also reflects on his MLB career. In 2008 he hit 33 HRs with 177 hits. He was a six-time All-Star Game participant as voted by the fans. In 2009 he amassed 23 stolen bases. He recently took on the role as MLB Ambassador and lived in England to promote baseball throughout the region.

Jayson Werth, interviewed at the 2024 American Century Championship, helped lead the Phila Phillies to the 2008 MLB World Series victory. In 2024 his horse, Dornach, won the Belmont Stakes. Werth describes the horse's finish in the Kentucky Derby and better break in the Belmont. Jayson also describes his play at the 2024 at Tahoe's American Century Championship and how golf got him involved in horse racing. He also talks about his MLB stats and shoes in the MLB Hall of Fame.

Charles Barkley, NBA great and TV analyst, provides insight into his best round of golf at NBCs American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. He also speaks briefly of getting a statue in his honor at the Phila. 76ers training facility in Camden, NJ, as only Charles can. He finished the event with his best Stableford score of -4 in the middle of the pack instead of his usual near the bottom.

Annika Sorenstam, LPGA legend, discusses her play at NBCs American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course. Sorenstam also winters in Tahoe and frequents the slopes to enjoy the sport with her family. A true legend, Annika seems to enjoy her competition against some of America's top athletes and celebrities. In the 2024 competition she fought her way to a 3rd place finish.

Matthew Tkachuk, 2024 Stanley Cup Champion with the Florida Panthers, reports on his first impression of Lake Tahoe and the American Century Championship on NBC during his initial playing in the event.

Mardy Fish, Olympic Silver medalist in tennis in 2004 and US Davis Cup Captain in 2019, discusses his 2020 American Century Championship win and near miss in 2023 at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Marty has been top ten finisher at ACC since his 2nd competition in 2015. He also discusses the NBC event and his joy of competing in it.

John O'Hurley is a man of many talents. Known to most for creating the "J. Peterman" character on TVs Seinfeld show. Interviewed at the 2024 American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, O'Hurley discusses his classical music talents and his roles in Broadway Theater productions. He also hosts NBC's "National Dog Show" which airs following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and attracts a huge audience yearly. If that is not enough, John won a "dance off" to capture the winning spot in the first year of the popular "Dancing with the Stars."

TJ Oshie has his third episode on Always Upright podcasts and discusses his empty net goal against the Flyers in the season closing game. It propelled the Caps into the playoffs and sent Philly to an early summer vacation. This and more in this episode.

Joe Pavelski, American born, retired NHL great, discusses his golf play at the 2024 American Century Championship on NBC. Joe finished 3rd in 2023 and came close in 2022. In 2023 Pavelski was in the threesome, along with Alex "Killer" Killorn, with Steph Curry when Curry hit his hole-in-one which led to some hectic after play. In his NHL career Joe had a total of 1,068 points and is a leader among American born players in playoff goals. He retired after the 2023-24 season after a sure NHL Hall of Fame career.

Stephen Morgan, the Managing Director for the Boston Snowbound Expo, www.snowboundexpo.com, describes to Podcaster Dave Leonardi the many family activities and other events, including a great list of speakers. The expo takes place Nov 3-5, 2023 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport Harbor area of Boston. For more details, visit www.snowboundexpo.com For big discounts on tickets for the show, use the code "SENDIT2023" on the tickets page on their website.

Tim Saunders and Jim Jackson join the new guy Todd Fedoruk in this episode hosted by Always Upright Podcaster Dave "Sign Man" Leonardi. The group discuss past Flyers broadcasters and the outlook for the 2023-24 Flyers' season. The group have fun welcoming the radio "rookie" Fedoruk to the team. Brian Boucher, TV analyst and legend Steve Coates will join a podcast later this season. Listen and enjoy.

Owned by the Schaefer family, Catamount and Berkshire East ski areas had a busy summer with infrastructure projects. Both are near the Massachusetts-New York border. Berkshire East also upgraded their mountain experience with a high speed detachable quad. Assistant G.M. Dave Kulis once again informs Always Upright podcast listeners on these two fine areas in his 2023-24 update episode with Dave Leonardi SKIER NEWS Publisher and Podcaster. www.catamountski.com and www.berkshireeast.com