Hold or Fold
By National Prison Radio
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Episodes: 31
Description
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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30. Listener Questions, Series Highlights & Previously Unheard Bits | Series Finale
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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29. Religion & Recovery | Naman
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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28. Being the change at HMP Berwyn | Rob & Rebecca from ARA & Ian
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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27. "I spun through £147k in 2 days" | Ben Howard
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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26. The rapper who's tracks on addiction and mental health went viral | Jah Digga
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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25. 'Debts are getting bigger, bets are getting bigger, I'm completely losing control' | Mark from Whysup
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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24. 'When I was arrested, the Officer sat me down and said...You've got a problem' | Martin's Story
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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23. Gambling in Black Communities | Kiki & Ryan from Betknowmore
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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22. The Postman who gambled €10 million....And lost it all | Tony O'Reilly | Worldwide
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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21. My Story: Clarke Carlisle
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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20. "I was spending the whole wage, that was real darkness" | Neil's Story
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May 06, 2025 |
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19. Spotlight On: Breakeven | Ian Semel
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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17. Tapping | The Arukah Project & Double Impact
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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16. "I was charged with attempted robbery and communicating a bomb threat...It was a cry for help" | Bryan's Story
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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15. Affected Others | Rebecca & Julie
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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14. "I took nearly $2 Million of my clients money...And gambled it" | Worldwide: With Ed
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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13. Road to Recovery: Self Exclusion | Katie from GAMSTOP
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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12. "For 16 years, I gambled every day" | Women & Gambling with Sian & Lisa
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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11. My Story: John Robins
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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10. Tracy Madlin + Series Highlights
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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9. Cryptocurrency with Tony Marini (Castle Craig Hospital) & Stewart
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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8. Betting Shops with David Navarro & Lady Unchained
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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7. Spotlight On: Reframe Coaching + Paula from Mindfulness Space
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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6. Worldwide: Patrick Chester
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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5. Loot Boxes with Dave & Pavlos
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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4. Road to Recovery: Professor David Best
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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3. Spotlight On: Gordon Moody
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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2. My Story: Steven Caulker
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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1. Introducing Ben & Steve
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Introducing Hold or Fold
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Aug 01, 2024 |