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Hold or Fold

National Prison Radio

A podcast for anyone who has suffered from gambling related harm. 'Hold or Fold' explores the 'hidden addiction' that is gambling with a keen eye on how this affects those with experience of the Criminal Justice System.Your hosts Ben & Steve both spent time in prison as a direct result of their gambling addiction - On Hold or Fold they share the stories of people who, like them, have been taken to the brink by gambling. You'll hear how gambling took a hold of people's lives, the dark places this led them to and how they were able to embark on the road to recovery.This is part of the 'Life After Prison' podcast network from the multi-award winning 'National Prison Radio'

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Episodes

36 episodes

  1. 35. Spotlight on | GamLEARN | Tracy O'Shaughnessy 39:41
  2. 34. Tracey's Story - "I began taking money when menopause started" 43:37
  3. 33. David & Andy - An unlikely partnership forged behind prison walls 46:33
  4. 32. On location at the NGSN Conference 30:21
  5. 31. Clive Tyldesley - Why one of the most iconic voices in broadcasting took a stand against gambling 48:01
  6. 30. Listener Questions, Series Highlights & Previously Unheard Bits | Series Finale 32:52
  7. 29. Religion & Recovery | Naman 46:47
  8. 28. Being the change at HMP Berwyn | Rob & Rebecca from ARA & Ian 24:26
  9. 27. "I spun through £147k in 2 days" | Ben Howard 48:39
  10. 26. The rapper who's tracks on addiction and mental health went viral | Jah Digga 53:24
  11. 25. 'Debts are getting bigger, bets are getting bigger, I'm completely losing control' | Mark from Whysup 42:05
  12. 24. 'When I was arrested, the Officer sat me down and said...You've got a problem' | Martin's Story 48:55
  13. 23. Gambling in Black Communities | Kiki & Ryan from Betknowmore 48:24
  14. 22. The Postman who gambled €10 million....And lost it all | Tony O'Reilly | Worldwide 50:05
  15. 21. My Story: Clarke Carlisle 1:20:11
  16. 20. "I was spending the whole wage, that was real darkness" | Neil's Story 40:12
  17. 19. Spotlight On: Breakeven | Ian Semel 43:07
  18. 18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare 39:24
  19. 17. Tapping | The Arukah Project & Double Impact 40:38
  20. 16. "I was charged with attempted robbery and communicating a bomb threat...It was a cry for help" | Bryan's Story 39:13
  21. 15. Affected Others | Rebecca & Julie 48:26
  22. 14. "I took nearly $2 Million of my clients money...And gambled it" | Worldwide: With Ed 45:43
  23. 13. Road to Recovery: Self Exclusion | Katie from GAMSTOP 35:39
  24. 12. "For 16 years, I gambled every day" | Women & Gambling with Sian & Lisa 54:28
  25. 11. My Story: John Robins 36:09
  26. 10. Tracy Madlin + Series Highlights 50:54
  27. 9. Cryptocurrency with Tony Marini (Castle Craig Hospital) & Stewart 44:31
  28. 8. Betting Shops with David Navarro & Lady Unchained 37:18
  29. 7. Spotlight On: Reframe Coaching + Paula from Mindfulness Space 59:08
  30. 6. Worldwide: Patrick Chester 46:45
  31. 5. Loot Boxes with Dave & Pavlos 46:35
  32. 4. Road to Recovery: Professor David Best 57:01
  33. 3. Spotlight On: Gordon Moody 53:03
  34. 2. My Story: Steven Caulker 47:14
  35. 1. Introducing Ben & Steve 38:40
  36. Introducing Hold or Fold 2:30