The Invisible Addiction
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #30: 'I Broke My Brain' - Paul Buck's Story
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction Paul Buck shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. This is a Podcast not to be missed. 🛑...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #29: 'Public Health Priority' - Alex Norris Labour MP
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Alex Norris, Labour MP for Nottingham North and Shadow Public Health Minister, shares his views on the UK gambling landscape. 🇬🇧...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #28: 'From Online Poker to Starting Gamban' - Jack Symons' Story
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jack Symons, founder and Chief Executive of Gamban, shares his gambling addiction story. When did he start gambling? Whe...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #27: 'All In' - Brian Hatch's Story
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Brian Hatch shares his gambling addiction story. Brian is the host of All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast, which he founde...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #26: 'I Knew I Was Out of Control' - Bobbie's Story
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bobbie ‘The Awesome’ Malatesta, shares her gambling addiction story with us. Owner of multiple businesses and podcast...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #25: 'Prison or Death' - Kieron's Story
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kieron shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. I wanted to find out more: - When did he start gambling? 🤔...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #24: 'You Feel so Embarrassed' - Nick's Story
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nick shares his gambling addiction story for the first time. Nick has overcome two relapses and so I wanted to find out m...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #23: 'Former Bookie' - Mike's Story
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mike, a former bookie for Betfred in Sheffield, shares his stories, experiences and opinions with us. - What were his experienc...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #22: 'I'd Roam Around Sheffield Looking for 20p' - James Grimes Story
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, James Grimes shares his highly relatable gambling addiction story. James is former football...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #21: 'Kickin' The Punt' - Ben Hamilton's Story
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello & Welcome to Series 4 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast! We are joined by Ben Hamilton, founder of Kickin’ The Punt, who sha...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #20: 'Death or Recovery' - Jeffrey Wasserman's Story
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, Peer Recovery Specialist and former US Lawyer Jeffrey Wasserman shares his moving gambling ad...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #19: 'Mentally, I was exhausted' - Colin's Story
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast former Police Officer, Colin Bland, shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. How did C...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #18: 'Pay Day Loans & Bookies' - Danny Cheetham
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, former Radio Presenter and pay day loans campaigner, Danny Cheetham, shares his gambling addiction...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #17: 'Gambling Guard'
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast @GamblingGuard - reveals his gambling addiction story in full for the first time. Gambling G...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #16: 'Stoke City, Burton Albion, & Gambling' - Ben Markall's Story
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast former Stoke City and Burton Albion footballer Ben Markall shares his footballer journey and gambli...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #15: 'Football, Roulette, & Gamtalk' - Paul Pettigrew
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m delighted to announce that the second guest in Series 3 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast is Gamtalk founder Paul Pettigrew. In the Podc...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #14: '£63,000 Football Acca' - Lewis
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m delighted to announce that the first guest in Series 3 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast is Lewis. It’s the first time he’s publicly...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #13: 'Darts Commentator' - Chris Murphy
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a bonus episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, we are joined by special guest Chris Murphy, Darts Commentator, and Communications Manager and ...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #12: 'Clean-Up Gambling' - Matt Zarb-Cousin
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast series, I speak with Matt Zarb-Cousin, leader of the Clean-Up Gambling campaign, co-founder of...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #11: 'Sky Bet' - former CEO Richard Flint
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with Richard Flint, non-executive board member at Flutter PLC and the former CEO of Sk...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #10: 'Expert Psychologist' - Matt Gaskell
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with Matt Gaskell, the UK's top gambling addiction psychologist. Matt is the Clinica...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #9: 'GAMSTOP' - Katie Reynolds-Jones
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with Katie Reynolds-Jones, head of marketing and communications at GAMSTOP. For thos...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #8: 'Online Slots' - George's Story
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with George, who shares his gambling addiction story. George discusses his relation...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #7: 'Roulette' - Darren's Story
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with Darren, who shares his gambling addiction story. Darren talks openly about his...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #6: 'I Want To Show People They Can Turn It Around' - Ed Stoner's Story
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak to Ed Stoner, founder of Now We Win. Ed suffered from compulsive gambling in h...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #5: 'Getting To The Root Of An Addiction' - Hypnotherapist
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with Jouni, a trained hypnotherapist. I wanted to find out what impact an addiction h...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #4: 'Helping You Cope' - Mental Health Nurse
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with Becky, a trained and registered mental health nurse. A few of you recently got in touc...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #3: 'Addiction & Relationships' - A Young Woman Speaks Out
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with a woman whose partner suffered from gambling problems. I wanted to find out whether she recognised any signs of his gambl...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #2: 'There Were Thoughts Of Taking My Own Life' - George Parris' Story
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with former Premier League footballer George Parris about his struggles with gambling. I wa...
Gambling Addiction PODCAST #1: 'Children Bet at School' - Teacher Speaks Out
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, I speak to a secondary school teacher. I started gambling at 18 so I wanted to find out what ...