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#28-The Person in the Mirror Was a Stranger: Mickie’s Story of Trauma, Grief, Gambling and Recovery
May 12, 2026
47m 57s
#27- The Life No One Saw: Mary D’s Journey from Childhood Pain to Gambling Addiction and Recovery
Apr 27, 2026
59m 41s
#26- More Than a Mother: A Life of Loyalty, Laughter, and Love. My Mom
Apr 20, 2026
10m 33s
#25- Everybody Needs Somebody: The Role of Family in Recovery — Renée Siegel, Gambling Addiction & Enneagram Specialist
Apr 13, 2026
1h 00m 32s
#24 -Defeat and Surrender: Reeve L’s Journey Through Gambling Addiction
Mar 31, 2026
51m 11s
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| 5/12/26 | ![]() #28-The Person in the Mirror Was a Stranger: Mickie’s Story of Trauma, Grief, Gambling and Recovery | For a long time, gambling felt harmless to Mickie. It was exciting. Social. Fun. A way to escape reality for a little while. It started with casinos, scratch off tickets, laughter with friends, and moments that felt alive. But over time, the excitement slowly turned into secrecy, obsession, isolation, and emotional exhaustion. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Mickie shares how gambling gradually took control of her life, from hiding losses and lying to loved ones, to sitting alone in her car surrounded by scratch off tickets realizing she no longer recognized herself. But this conversation is about far more than gambling. It’s about grief, trauma, family addiction, shame, survival, and ultimately… recovery. Mickie opens up about growing up around alcoholism and addiction, losing family members, caring for a husband with MS, and the emotional weight she carried for years before gambling became her escape. She also shares the moment she finally asked for help and walked into her first Gamblers Anonymous meeting terrified, broken, and unsure if she belonged.What followed became the beginning of rebuilding her life one day at a time.This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and incredibly important. Whether you struggle with gambling yourself or love someone who does, Mickie’s story is a reminder that addiction can happen to anyone , and that recovery is possible. | 47m 57s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() #27- The Life No One Saw: Mary D’s Journey from Childhood Pain to Gambling Addiction and Recovery | Some addictions are easy for the world to recognize. Others hide behind success, routines, and a smile. From the outside, Mary D. looked like she had built a beautiful life, a thriving career, a family, stability, and everything many people spend years chasing. But behind closed doors, she was fighting a private war with gambling addiction that nearly took everything from her. Mary’s story did not begin in a casino. It began in childhood, growing up with an alcoholic father and leaving home at just nine years old. Like so many people, the pain started long before the addiction ever showed itself. Gambling would later become an escape, a place to numb, avoid, and survive wounds that had never fully healed. For years, Mary lived a double life. By day, she was a respected executive leading teams and meeting deadlines. By night, she was trapped in the grip of slot machines, secrecy, emotional exhaustion, and despair. Her addiction strained her marriage, impacted her relationship with her daughter, and pushed her to a place where hope felt far away. But this is not just a story about addiction. It is a story about survival. About the moment pain became greater than denial. About walking into a Gamblers Anonymous meeting on July 1, 2011, and beginning a new life one day at a time. This is an honest conversation about trauma, resilience, healing, and what it means to truly come back to life. Please welcome Mary D. | 59m 41s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() #26- More Than a Mother: A Life of Loyalty, Laughter, and Love. My Mom | Some people are remembered for what they had. Others are remembered for what they achieved. My mom is remembered for how she made people feel, loved, welcomed, laughed with, and never forgotten. In this episode, I share the story of Carmella, a woman raised in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood who became the kind of person people never forgot. She was strong, funny, stubborn, deeply caring, and the person who showed up when others needed her most. She carried loss, hardship, and pain with a strength that shaped everyone around her. I also speak openly about our relationship, the strain my gambling addiction caused, and the healing we were able to find before she passed. Some of the most meaningful moments of my life came in those final years. This episode is not about perfection. It’s about impact. It’s about the kind of woman who made people feel seen, made them laugh when they needed it most, and loved in a way that stayed with you. Her life reminded me that the greatest legacy we can leave is how we treat people while we’re here. It’s about showing up. This is for my mom. | 10m 33s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() #25- Everybody Needs Somebody: The Role of Family in Recovery — Renée Siegel, Gambling Addiction & Enneagram Specialist | Renée Siegel has spent over 40 years helping people heal, grow, and better understand themselves. As a mental health counselor and Enneagram coach, she also works closely with individuals and families impacted by gambling addiction. In this episode, Renée shares how the Enneagram became a powerful tool in her practice, while also opening up about her personal experience with a gambling addict in her life. She speaks to the often-overlooked role of family in recovery, and how support, involvement, and understanding from loved ones can make all the difference. This is a powerful conversation about awareness, connection, and what it really takes to begin the journey of healing. | 1h 00m 32s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | ![]() #24 -Defeat and Surrender: Reeve L’s Journey Through Gambling Addiction | In this episode, I sit down with Reeve L., whose story didn’t start with gambling, but with growing up in it. He watched it tear his family apart and swore he would never become that person. But years later, during a battle with cancer, gambling became his escape… and slowly turned into the very thing he once feared. What followed was years of silence, isolation, and losing himself completely, until September 15, 2024, when after losing everything, he finally surrendered. This is a conversation about what gambling really takes… and what it means to finally let go. | 51m 11s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() #23- Xavier S :The Hidden Cost of the Next Hand — The Quiet Descent from Thrill to Addiction… and the Road to Recovery | Every person who develops a gambling addiction has a beginning. For many of us, it doesn’t start in a casino. It doesn’t start with massive losses or life falling apart. It often starts with something that looks harmless… a card game with friends, a March Madness bracket, a trip to the race track, or watching poker on television and imagining what it would feel like to sit at that table. At first, it feels exciting. It feels social. It feels like entertainment. But for some people, something deeper is happening beneath the surface. What begins as fun slowly becomes something harder to control. The thrill grows stronger. The stakes grow higher. And the line between recreation and addiction becomes harder and harder to see. Today’s story is about how something that once felt innocent and exhilarating slowly turned into something overwhelming and destructive. It’s a story about chasing the feeling… about the lies addiction convinces us to tell… about the moment someone realizes they are no longer in control. And ultimately, it’s a story about what happens when someone finally walks through the doors of recovery. This is Xavier’s story. | 43m 59s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | ![]() #22 -A Greek Orthodox Priest’s Journey Through Gambling Addiction, Recovery, and Forgiving Himself | Father George A. spent his life guiding others through faith, offering strength, hope, and spiritual direction to those in need. But behind the collar and the calling, he was quietly fighting a battle of his own. What began as a harmless escape slowly became something far more powerful, an addiction to gambling that pulled him into secrecy, shame, and a life that felt completely at odds with the man he believed he was meant to be. For years, Father George lived between two worlds: the one where he stood at the altar preaching faith, forgiveness, and discipline, and the one where he struggled privately with a compulsion he could no longer control. In this deeply personal conversation, Father George shares the truth about how gambling addiction took hold, the weight of living a double life, and the moment he realized something had to change. His story is not just about addiction, but about humility, redemption, and learning to forgive yourself.This is the story of a priest who discovered that faith alone doesn’t make someone immune to struggle, but honesty, recovery, and grace can lead the way back. | 1h 06m 55s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() #21 Gambling Addiction in Plain Sight: What Recovery Can Look Like in Seven Months. The Story of Mason B. | Today’s episode is an honest look at gambling addiction and recovery. Mason B. shares how gambling quietly took over his time, his work, his relationships, and his mental health, all while appearing functional on the outside. He opens up about secrecy, shame, bipolar disorder, and the constant pull to escape, numb, and chase more. I wanted to share Mason’s story to show what recovery can look like in under a year just seven months, when someone commits fully, gets honest, and asks for help. | 53m 46s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() Season 2- #20 The Human Cost of Gambling, and the journey to Healing with Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC, IGDC, PC | My guest is Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC, IGDC, PC — a clinician, educator, and advocate who has spent her life standing at the intersection of addiction, mental health, and human suffering. As the CEO of The Better Institute, Jody works daily with individuals and families whose lives have been quietly fractured by gambling addiction. What sets Jody apart is not just her credentials or expertise, but her understanding of what this addiction takes from people , trust, time, relationships, and hope. She speaks to the emotional weight carried by gamblers and the often-unseen pain carried by those who love them. In this episode, we explore how gambling has evolved, why the harm is reaching deeper than ever before, and how Jody’s path led her to this work. This is not a conversation about numbers or policy alone , it’s about people, connection, and the moments where intervention can change a life. This episode is an opportunity to slow down, listen, and reflect. I’m deeply grateful to share this conversation with someone whose work continues to bring light into a space that desperately needs it. | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![]() #19 Season 1 Recap – Returning for Season 2 February 3rd | Thank you to every single person who has listened, shared, and supported this podcast. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you tuned in for just a single conversation, thank you. Your presence matters more than you know. As we close out Season 1, this recap isn’t just about numbers or milestones, it’s about growth. I’ll be talking about what I learned, the mistakes I made along the way, what surprised me, what challenged me, and how each step shaped the mission we’re building. We’ve reached listeners in over 50 countries, which humbles me , but it also fuels me. Because the goal is never less, it’s always more. Our mission is simple and unwavering: reach as many people as we possibly can. If this podcast helps save just one life, that alone is a miracle. Let’s be honest gambling isn’t just a public health problem, it’s a public health emergency. And if you’re struggling right now, please hear this: you are not alone, and you are not beyond hope. We will keep pushing, keep learning, and keep showing up . I’m looking forward to Season 2 on February 3rd. Thank you for supporting our mission. | 44m 10s | ||||||
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| 12/16/25 | ![]() #18 Massachusetts State Senator John F. Keenan and the Bettor Health Act: A call to help save lives from Gambling | Today’s guest is someone who chose integrity over silence. Massachusetts State Senator John F. Keenan, who represents the Norfolk and Plymouth District, has emerged as one of the most courageous voices in America calling out sports betting for what it has become: a growing public-health crisis. While many celebrate the revenue, Senator Keenan has been willing to confront the human cost. Insanity, jail and death. He is leading the charge behind the Bettor Health Act, a bold legislation that would ban prop bets, restrict in-game wagering, remove gambling advertisements from broadcasts. Finally placing much needed guardrails around a growing addiction. What makes Senator Keenan’s voice so powerful is his honesty. He has publicly expressed regret for his vote to legalize sports betting, something rarely seen in politics, and apologized to those in recovery, to families affected, and to those who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide. This conversation isn’t about politics. It’s about people. It’s about sounding the alarm before more lives and families are torn apart, and about what happens when someone with a voice chooses to listen, learn, and speak up. | 45m 27s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | ![]() #17 The Wife of a Gambler: Karen S.’s Story of Love, Empathy, and Accountability | You heard Bob S. share the night his gambling addiction finally brought him to his knees in episode 2, along with the years of secrets, anxiety, and quiet unraveling that led him there. Today, we’re turning toward the other side of that story. Karen, Bob’s wife, lived through every part of this journey without a guide: the confusion, the red flags, the half-truths, the moment everything came crashing down, and the long, deliberate work of rebuilding trust while keeping her family safe. This isn’t a story about blame. It’s about the very real human cost of addiction , and the strength, clarity, and courage it takes to stand beside someone you love while also protecting your own well-being. In this conversation, Karen opens up about what it was like to love someone in active addiction, how she navigated finances and safety, what helped and what didn’t after disclosure, and what recovery looks like for an entire family, not just the gambler. | 51m 10s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | ![]() #16 A Father’s Reckoning: The War Within, and the Love & Empathy That Pulled Him Back | In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dane L, someone who’s lived through many painful layers of gambling addiction: the rush, the secrets, the chaos, and the fallout that touches every corner of life. Dane talks about burning through jobs, lying to family, and sinking deep into debt , convinced that fixing the money would fix everything. But instead, the addiction took more: his peace, his marriage, and moments with his newborn children he can’t get back. After multiple relapses and rock-bottom moments, Dane finally walked into a GA room for the third time , completely broken, and finally ready to surrender. This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human. A reminder that recovery doesn’t begin when the money comes back, it begins when we tell the truth and surrender. If you’ve ever felt trapped or alone in this addiction, this episode will help you feel seen and remind you that even in the darkest places, light is still possible. | 1h 04m 43s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | ![]() #15 - Casinos in Our Pockets - How Legalized Gambling is taking over sports & our lives! | In this episode of Gambling Recovery: Taking Back Your Life, im going to take you inside one of the fastest growing addictions in American sports gambling. A mental health emergency What started as a game has become a business built on human weakness and temptation. Once about heart, competition, and being present with friends and family, sports have been rewritten by odds, profits, and algorithms. The leagues that once called gambling a threat now profit from it , while lives quietly fall apart behind the numbers. I’ll explore the scandals, the billions of dollars at stake, and the hidden costs no one wants to talk about, the families torn to pieces , the athletes caught in temptation, and the young people growing up believing every play needs a bet. But this isn’t just about what’s broken. It’s about what can be rebuilt. Through honesty, vulnerability , and recovery, I share how it’s still possible to take your life back ,even in a world where every moment has a price tag. When we start betting on everything, we forget what really matters , being present with the people we love. | 23m 14s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | ![]() #14 Thirty Years Free. Allen H.’s Journey of Service and Gratitude | Today’s episode features Allen H., a man whose story of recovery spans more than thirty years. Even after more than three decades free from gambling, Allen remains deeply committed to his recovery , still attending three to four GA meetings each week and giving back through service. He’s a living example of humility, gratitude, and what it means to never forget how powerful this disease truly is. His journey began in his early teens, playing poker and chasing that first thrill, a thrill that would one day lead to unimaginable lows. You’ll hear how Allen’s path took him from weekend poker games in the Navy to a hospital stay that changed everything , and how, through the rooms of Gamblers Anonymous, he rebuilt his life one day at a time. | 41m 06s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | ![]() #13 Hope, Healing, and Redemption The Story of Steve Kapela | Today I sit down with Steve Kapela, a man whose life is proof that recovery can take you further than you ever imagined. Steve has been free from gambling, alcohol, and drugs since May 12, 2008, and in the years since, he’s not only rebuilt his own life but dedicated himself to helping others do the same. He’s become a trailblazer in peer recovery, a licensed social worker, and one of the earliest certified gambling counselors in Ohio, eventually earning international recognition through the ICGC II and BACC credentials. Soon, he’ll be licensed as a Master Clinical Social Worker in five different states. But titles and degrees don’t tell the whole story. Steve’s journey took him through homelessness and two years in jail before he received a full pardon from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a powerful symbol of how far he’s come. With more than three decades of lived experience combined with professional expertise, Steve knows addiction from the inside out, and he’s made it his mission to show others that change is always possible. Our paths crossed in a way I don’t think was an accident, through one of his clients, who also happens to be my sponsee. I believe there are no coincidences in life, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring you this conversation. | 1h 04m 55s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | ![]() #12 Teddy S had a choice-Get Help or Lose It All . The Moment That Saved a Marriage and a Life | At 23 years old, Teddy S. first walked into the rooms of Gamblers Anonymous with his mother by his side. He wouldn’t see the inside of another GA room until the age of 45. And by then, the addiction had only grown darker and more destructive. When Teddy finally made the decision to take recovery seriously, everything changed, and he has never looked back. But recovery is never a journey walked alone. At home, his wife Linda was caring for their two young children, carrying the weight of uncertainty and heartache. Reaching her breaking point, she gave Teddy a clear ultimatum: get help, or lose it all. That moment not only marked a turning point for Teddy, but also began Linda’s own path, one that has led her to become a a leader in the Gam-Anon community, giving strength and guidance to countless families. On a personal note, Teddy has been much more than a friend in recovery, he’s been a steady presence, a mentor, and someone who has never given up on me, even in the moments when I wanted to give up on myself. His support, along with Linda’s example of courage and compassion, has had a profound impact on my journey. I am deeply grateful to have both of them here with me today. | 1h 04m 47s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | ![]() #11 Adam H stood on the edge of the Golden Gate Bridge, ready to let go. Despair turned into a return to life, faith, and purpose. | Sometimes in recovery, you meet someone whose story feels less like coincidence and more like destiny. That was the case when I first heard Adam H share his journey. On an ordinary Saturday morning, while celebrating 15 years free from gambling, Adam spoke with a depth and honesty that felt like a spiritual awakening. In that moment, it was clear his path and mine had crossed for a reason. Adam’s life before recovery was marked by loss, of peace, stability, and even the will to go on. His addiction took him to the edge of the Golden Gate Bridge, where he believed his suffering had reached its end. But that same moment of despair became the beginning of something greater: a return to life through the rooms of Gamblers Anonymous, and his faith in God. Today, Adam stands as proof of what honesty, humility, and perseverance can restore. His journey is not only about breaking free from gambling, but about rediscovering faith, reclaiming identity, and embracing the power of community. His story reminds us that even in our darkest hours, hope has a way of finding us, and leading us back to life. | 56m 21s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | ![]() #10 This episode is for my parents , the ones who stood in the storm of my addiction and taught me what love really means | This episode is for my parents, and my brother Today, I’m doing something I’ve been carrying in my heart since the day I entered recovery. This episode is for my parents ,the two people who stood in the storm of my addiction long before I ever saw it for what it was. My mom passed two years ago. My dad, just this past May. And as I try to make sense of life without them, I find myself reflecting on everything they went through because of me. The lies. The worry. The helplessness. The pain I brought into our home , and the strength they carried in silence. This is what my addiction looked like through my eyes… but it’s told in honor of theirs. Their perspective. Their resilience. Their love ,even when I was lost in the darkest parts of myself. I also want to acknowledge my brother ,who had to watch it all unfold, powerless in so many ways. He bore a different weight, one that often goes unseen but never unfelt. Grief has a way of making everything clearer. In losing them, I’ve come to understand the depth of what they gave… and what my addiction took. This episode is about pain, yes ,but it’s also about love. And legacy. And the hard-earned gratitude that only comes with time, healing, and loss. So here it is. | 22m 54s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | ![]() #9 Sometimes the right person enters your life exactly when you need direction. For me, that person was Sam Sherman ,and this episode brings everything full circle | Today’s guest is a special one, and not just because of what he does, but because of how our paths crossed. Sam Sherman isn’t just someone I admire in the mental health space, he’s the reason this podcast exists. Years ago, I met a man named Teddy in a Gamblers anonymous room who made a lasting impact on my life. I never imagined that decades later, I’d be teaming up with his nephew to launch a podcast dedicated to recovery, healing, and honest conversation. Sam found his calling in the mental health field unexpectedly, but once he stepped into it, he never looked back. He’s currently on the path to becoming a certified gambling counselor and hosts his own podcast, Courage Speaks, where he tackles mental health in all its forms, working to break stigma and reach people who need it most. Sam leads with his heart. He’s wise beyond his years, driven by purpose, and deeply committed to helping others find their voice, just like he helped me find mine. This episode is more than a discussion, it’s a full-circle moment I’ll never forget. | 45m 10s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | ![]() #8 Brian R lost his marriage, his trust, and himself . but one phone call became the turning point. From addiction to surrender | Today’s episode is one of truth, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to begin again. My guest, Brian R is here to share the history of his gambling, his personal admission of powerlessness and the unmanageability that followed. This is more than a list of consequences. This is a look inside the life of someone who spent decades chasing bets, hiding lies, and losing pieces of himself along the way. Brian’s story began when he was just eight years old, betting on fantasy football with his Father. From scratch-off tickets in high school to online sports betting as an adult, the progression was steady, and dangerous. Gambling became his escape, his obsession, and eventually, his secret. He lost trust. He lost his marriage. He lost himself. And he lost time with the people who mattered most, his children. Even when he was physically present, he wasn’t really there. Gambling consumed his thoughts, his emotions, his energy. It robbed him of being the father he wanted to be. But then came one moment. One phone call. To his sister. That call changed everything. It cracked the shell of silence that addiction thrives in. It was the first real act of surrender, the moment he said, I can’t do this anymore. And from that phone call, recovery began. And today, recovery has given Brian something he never thought was possible: a real connection with his kids. One built on presence, honesty, and love. This episode isn’t about shame, it’s about truth. It’s about the raw courage it takes to say, my life is out of control, and I can’t do this on my own anymore. I need help. It’s about finding the strength to walk away from destruction and take a step toward healing. Because on the other side of surrender… there’s life. | 1h 19m 06s | ||||||
| 5/27/25 | ![]() #7 Jordan S. believed he could manage it ,one more bet, one more chance. But the truth was always there: gambling was in control, not him. | From innocent March Madness brackets with his brothers to secret loans, mounting debts, and gambling away life’s biggest milestones. Jordan’s addiction didn’t explode overnight. It crept in quietly, tightening its grip until his world began to fall apart. For over two decades, he lived in the illusion of control, telling himself he had limits, that he could manage the chaos, that one more bet might fix everything. But the truth was always there: gambling was in control, not him. Behind the scenes, the damage rippled out, straining his marriage, lying to the people he loved most, and leaving his wife and family in the wake of broken trust. Today, Jordan S is walking a new path. Through honesty, pain, and recovery, he’s learning to let go of the illusion, and take back his life. Let’s listen now as Jordan S courageously shares his Step 1: admitting he is powerless over gambling and that his life had become unmanageable. | 47m 08s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | ![]() #6 When Desperation Meets Community , Parents of a Gambler: A Journey from Heartbreak to Hope | In this deeply personal episode of Gambling Recovery: Taking Back Your Life, I sit down with Mark and Julie, two parents whose story echoes the pain, fear, and hope that so many families experience when a loved one is battling gambling addiction. Their 27-year-old son, Joey, had just entered an inpatient gambling rehab program when they found their way to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting. Lost and searching for answers, they were pointed toward a Monday night GA meeting in downtown Chicago. A simple suggestion that would go on to change their lives. This episode is about what happens when desperation meets community. It’s about the power of shared experience, the strength found in strangers, and the healing that can begin in a single room. I now have the privilege of sponsoring Joey, and together we’ve witnessed a profound transformation. Tune in to hear Mark and Julie’s journey, from heartbreak to hope, and the unexpected miracle that unfolded along the way. | 1h 23m 10s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | ![]() #5 Gambling consumed everything Jason S cared about. His story is one of addiction, identity, and the courage to break through silence and shame. | Today, we have a powerful and deeply personal story to share. My guest, Jason S, knows firsthand how gambling can take hold of a person’s life. How what starts as a thrill, a side hustle, or even just a way to pass the time can spiral into something that consumes everything: work, relationships, and even your own well-being. Jason’s journey began with poker games in high school, escalated through pharmacy school, and continued into his professional life, where his addiction led to sleepless nights, hidden lies, and a desperate search for control. But Jason’s story also comes with an added layer of complexity. As an Asian American, cultural expectations around success, family honor, and emotional vulnerability made it even harder for him to come forward and ask for help. His path wasn’t just about battling addiction, it was about breaking through cultural barriers of silence and shame. Today, he’s here to share that journey , the highs, the lows, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. | 36m 52s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | ![]() #4 Australian journalist Aaron Timms exposes the machine driving America’s betting obsession, and the warning signs we can’t afford to ignore. | Today’s guest, Aaron Timms, is a freelance journalist from Australia, now living in New York, who has written for The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Guardian, and more. Back in 2021, he wrote a powerful article for The Guardian about the rise of legalized sports betting in the U.S. and the marketing machine behind it . A piece that left a lasting impression on me. I remember thinking at the time: If I ever start a podcast, I want to talk to this guy. In the piece, he also reflects on Australia’s experience, a country that legalized gambling decades ago. He explains how it gradually reshaped social interactions and public life, and draws striking parallels to what’s now unfolding in America. In this episode, we talk about the story behind that article, the cultural shift brought on by legalized betting, and what lessons if any , we might still have time to learn. | 45m 22s | ||||||
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