All Bets Are Off
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S4 EP12: Rick Benson (founder of Algamus Recovery Centers)
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To round off the season we speak to Rick Benson about his experiences of gambling which started from a young age flipping baseball cards, before headi...
S4 EP11: Chris Murphy
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this, the penultimate episode of season four, Chris meets Chris. Today's host Chris Gilham speaks with professional darts commentator Chris Murphy ...
S4 EP10: Dan Cuss aka 'Juron' (YouTuber)
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In July 2021 Dan Cuss, more commonly known by his 'Juron' pseudonym through his popular footballing/FIFA YouTube account with over 60,000 subscribers,...
S4 EP9: Healthwatch Essex
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Potts and Renée Robey from Healthwatch Essex sit down down with Chris Gilham to talk all things addictions in this the latest edition of the All ...
S4 EP8: Luke's Law feat. Annie Ashton
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ryan welcomes guest Annie Ashton. Annie, from Leicestershire, is petitioning to put an end to free bets and inducements after her husband Luke tr...
S4 EP7: The Broke Girl Society
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's programme, we hear from Christina, the Founder of The Broke Girl Society, and take in her addiction story and the work that she is now doin...
S4 EP6: Childhood Trauma
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a mid-season break, we're back with the re-commencement of season four. In today's episode, we welcome Ian Richards who, as a child, was sexuall...
S4 EP5: The Researchers
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show we welcome Dr Steve Sharman, a Research Fellow within the School of Psychology. His research primarily focuses on the influence ...
S4 EP4: Gambling Harm - Scottish Edition
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to our Scottish listeners as we welcome Darren Crocker a.k.a @Rule_ette_Out on social platforms. Now six years gamble free, ...
S4 EP3: Anders Bergman (QuitGamble.com)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome the founder of QuitGamble.com, Anders Bergman. The Swede talks us through his story of how he worked for the gambling industry b...
S4 EP2: The Girl Gambler
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by the author of The Girl Gambler, Stacey Goodwin. Stacey's gambling addiction started at the age of 18 years old when she landed ...
S4 EP1: The Big Step (Scotland to Wembley)
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode of season 4 pays homage to The Big Step’s campaign walk from Scotland to Wembley Stadium which starts on Friday 4th June. We are j...
S3 EP12: The Difference In People
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of season three welcomes our loved ones onto the programme to talk about the difference they've seen in us since finding recovery. W...
S3 EP11: Cricket - Gambling Addiction
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the penultimate episode of season three of the All Bets Are Off podcast. In today's show, we welcome Hampshire & London Sprint crickete...
S3 EP10: The Peoples FC
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Kye Trott and Lewis Holloway from The Peoples FC, a charity YouTube football club from south-east London who was awarded the spon...
S3 EP9: The Operator (Kindred Group - Maris Catania & Neil Banbury)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We understand that this episode may not be for all of our listeners and so as per the warning at the top of the show, if you are uncomfortable with di...
S3 EP8: Authors
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, Chris Gilham speaks to four different guests all with one thing in common, they are all authors of books that centre around gambling-...
S3 EP7: Affected Others: The Children
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we focus on the children of gambling addicts and how their behaviours have impacted them and shaped their mindset towards gambling...
S3 EP6: Relapse
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please note that this episode contains discussions around sensitive topics such as suicidal ideation and substance abuse. The purpose of today’s sho...
S3 EP5: Gambling In Journalism, Media & Advertising
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should the press hold the gambling industry to a higher standard of account? Do sports desks need to have an honest reflection on their relationship w...
S3 EP4: Social Casinos & Loot Boxes
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two topics that we had yet to discuss in any great detail until today are social casinos and loot boxes. In this episode we welcome Indira Tondu who, ...
S3 EP3: Gambling In Football
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As many of our listeners will know, we absolutely love our football here on the All Bets Are Off podcast, and a series really wouldn't be a series wit...
S3 EP2: Gambling & The Chinese Community
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve deeper into gambling within Chinese culture with experts from Hong Kong and San Fransisco. Join us as we talk through the ga...
S3 EP1: Online Slots - Addiction By Design
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the moment you've all been waiting for... we're back! Season three of the All Bets Are Off podcast is here and returning to your ear drums each w...
All Bets Are Off: New Year's Special 2020-21
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The All Bets Are Off crew come together for the final recording of what has been a breakthrough year. There are no guests this time out; just Ryan, Ki...
All Bets Are Off: Christmas Special 2020
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just two weeks after the finale of season two, the All Bets Are Off podcast is back with a bumper-packed Christmas Special edition. The team are...
S2 EP12: The Review Show
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our final episode of the season we are joined by Chair and Vice-Chair of the Gambling Related Harm APPG, MP's Carolyn Harris and Ronnie Cowan. The...
S2 EP11: Gambling Harm Among The Armed Forces & Veterans Community
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The penultimate episode of season two of the All Bets Are Off podcast focuses on the armed forces and veteran community. On today's show we're j...
S2 EP10: Affected Others - The Story Of Julie Martin (including Steve Watts, founder of GamFam)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The incredibly brave Julie Martin joins us today to talk through her story of being married to a gambling addict, and the impact that this has had on ...
S2 EP9: The Financial Element
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the name suggests this episode is all about finances. Disordered gambling is extremely likely to have a detrimental effect on your personal finance...
S2 EP8: Stateside Special
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Given that around a quarter of our listeners reside in the United States of America, the All Bets Are Off podcast wished to pay homage to our recovery...
S2 EP7: Gambling Harm Among The LGBTQ+ Community
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The All Bets Are Off team are joined by George Cooper and Kerri Nicholls to discuss the disproportionate levels of gambling harm among the LGBQT+ comm...
S2 EP6: Women's Week 2.0
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the success of Women's Week in season one; the All Bets Are Off Podcast again shine the spotlight on gambling harm among women. In thi...
S2 EP5: Criminal Justice
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The All Bet Are Off podcast panel are joined by Steve Ramsey, who in 2018 was sent to prison for stealing close to £200,000 from his employers to fun...
S2 EP4: That Tony Kelly Episode
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team chat with the founder of Red Card Consultancy about his story, working within the gambling addiction and harms education sector and being on ...
S2 EP3: Sign The Petition!
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third segment of season two of the All Bets Are Off podcast as we look ahead to next The Big Step event next week. Today we're joined...
S2 EP2: International Episode
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The panel welcome a couple of guests from abroad in this special edition of the All Bets Are Off podcast which focuses on gambling addiction related m...
S2 EP1: Gambling Harm Among The Student Population
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The All Bets Are Off podcast kick-off series two with our Gambling Harm Among The Student Population episode. Our first guest is Bray Ash, a recoverin...
S1 EP12: Season Finale - Recovery Journey (Part 2)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris & Kish present the second part of a storyboard through gambling addiction recovery. In this episode we speak to five guests: Matt Gaskell ...
S1 EP12: Season Finale - Recovery Journey (Part 1)
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris & Kish present the first part of a storyboard through gambling addiction recovery. In this episode we speak to four guests: Jamie Smith fr...
S1 EP11: Gambling Addiction Discussion With Keith Gillespie
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris and Kish are joined by special guest Keith Gillespie. The former Manchester United youngster became a household name in the mid-nineties s...
S1 EP10: Gambling Harm Among The BAME Population
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris & Kish are joined by two brave guests as they each speak about the gambling harm that they have lived through. In part one we are joined b...
S1 EP9: Protecting Our Future Generations feat. Professor Samantha Thomas & Matt Zarb-Cousin
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris and Kish are this week joined by Professor Samantha Thomas of Public Health at Deakin University and Matt Zarb-Cousin who runs Clean Up Ga...
S1 EP8: Benjamin Smile Talks Addiction & The Long Way Home; Tejus & Minal From The RecoverMe App
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris, Kelly and Kish welcome guest Benjamin Smile (pseudonym due to legal reasons) to discuss his newly released biography The Long Way Home. F...
S1 EP7: Tony Parente, Alex Macey (Gamvisory) & Matt Blanks
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris and Kish welcome guests Tony Parente and Alex Macey (Gamvisory) to talk through what appears to be systematic exploitation of compulsive g...
S1 EP6: Family - Speaking To Family Members Impacted By Gambling Harms Through Their Loved Ones
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Chris and Kelly are joined by fourth member of the team Kish who talks about his father's gambling addiction until his sudden passing when Kish ...
S1 EP5: Women's Week - Raising Awareness Of Female Gambling Addiction
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly hosts this special edition of the podcast to celebrate Women's Week here at All Bets Are off. Kelly is joined by trio of EbE's: Lisa, Sarah and ...
S1 EP4: James Grimes from The Big Step & Q&A Session
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Chris welcome special guest James Grimes from The Big Step. In part two of the podcast we answer some questions sent in from our listeners. ...
S1 EP3: Mental Health (joined by Ben Holmes & Owen Baily)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is once again joined by Chris & Kelly for the third episode of the 'All Bets Are Off!' podcast. This episode explores Mental Health that litt...
S1 EP2: How Fair Are Gambling Operators? & Social Media Advertising
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is joined by Chris & Kelly for the second episode of the 'All Bets Are Off!' podcast. In this episode we discuss just how fair (or unfair) ga...
S1 EP1: Women In Recovery & Gambling Advertising Within Football
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is joined by Chris & Kelly for the very first 'All Bets Are Off!' podcast. In this episode we touch upon women in gambling addiction recovery and...