On June 6, 2026, Thoroughbred horse trainer John Ortiz entered and ran horses, including What's The Tea. While the racing world focused on the track, the podcast world spent the week talking about a different John Ortiz altogether.
On the latest episode of SmartLess, host Will Arnett brought up his close friend's current theater run on Broadway. Arnett revealed he had been speaking with "our buddy who's, who's doing, um, Dog Day Afternoon," noting that the actor has been battling a terrible cold while keeping up with the demanding production.
Arnett was quick to clarify exactly which star he was praising, telling his co-hosts, "not John Bernthal, but I was talking to... You, you guys know John Ortiz, he's the best. He's a great actor, and he's a good buddy of mine."
Whether it is managing Thoroughbreds on the racetrack or grinding through theatrical performances while sick, the name John Ortiz currently represents pure resilience. Fans of both the trainer and the actor will be watching closely to see how their respective runs finish out this season.