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Charles Blanning #BettingPeople podcast

Interview CHARLES BLANNING: Charles Blanning grew up in a family who surrounded themselves with greyhounds for which he truly caught the bug. His education took him to Cambridge to study English Literature and subsequently he has written a number of books on his favourite subjects – greyhounds and racing. In this interview with Simon Nott, he tells us about his life in the sport, the changes he has seen and all about his latest book. Meeting Charles Blanning.

Yoni Sidi #BettingPeople podcast

Interview YONI SIDI: Born in London, Yoni moved to Israel to pursue becoming a professional footballer. Instead he found himself joining the Israeli Army which was tough, next up, working at a beach bar where he perfected the art of selling. After joining an on-line casino company’s marketing dept he flew through the ranks. By age 24 he was setting up the London office and overseeing a merger with bookmaking giants William Hill. Soon after he was forming his own business and hitting the heights again. This interview with Simon Nott also deals with the thorny subjects of VIP customers, restrictions and the ‘morality’ of online gaming. Meeting Yoni Sidi.

Andrew Gemmell #BettingPeople podcast

Interview ANDREW GEMMELL: A racing household name as the owner of Paisley Park. Andrew was born blind but that hindrance hasn’t stopped him in life. ‘Warned off for galloping, horse riding as a youngster, two marathons, standing in the terraces at West Ham, in the thick of the miners’ strike picket line, travelling the world to attend sport, and a love of horseracing. It’s a fascinating story. Meeting Andrew Gemmell. (interview by Simon Nott)

Luke Harvey #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: LUKE HARVEY The eldest of a family of seven, Luke Harvey and his siblings qualified for free school lunches at the local comprehensive school where he left at 16. After serving his time as a stable lad and riding point to points Luke became a successful jockey winning several big races. When he hung up his boots he joined the ranks of the press, he was rewarded after 20 years graft by being voted ‘HWPA Broadcaster of the Year’ by his peers. He’s now working on terrestrial TV for ITV Racing as well as At The Races and still rides out every day, truly in love with ‘The Game’. Meeting Luke Harvey. (interview by Simon Nott)

Rupert Hawke #BettingPeople podcast

Interview RUPERT HAWKE: Rupert is an analytical punter who uses maths and algorithms to create a system to beat the bookmakers. He became successful specialising in horse racing on the all-weather at Southwell before moving on to greyhounds where he honed and continues to perfect his system. Whilst maintaining business interests Rupert has developed his betting over the last few years and now punts professionally. Meeting Rupert Hawke. (interview by Simon Nott)

Micky Hammond #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MICKY HAMMOND Racehorse trainer Micky Hammond talks about his eye for a horse, what he’s looking for when going to the sales, his career as a jockey and the life of a dual purpose racehorse trainer, being described as the best-dressed trainer, whips, lady rider allowances, lower end racing and prize money, stable staff treatment at some racecourses, the importance of team work, gambling and advice from Jack Ramsden.

Anthony Haley #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ANTHONY HALEY Anthony Haley has been involved in the gambling industry his whole life through his Grandad and then later, his Dad. As a severely disabled man, his love of sport, greyhound racing in particular, helps to give him a purpose, as he explains in this interview with Julie Collier. Meeting Anthony Haley. 

Polly Gundry #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: POLLY GUNDRY Record breaking former lady point to point champion jockey Polly talks to Simon Nott. In this interview, she relates her background steeped in all things equine, becoming a record-breaking jockey between the flags and her current career as a racehorse trainer alongside her husband Ed. Meeting Polly Gundry.

Paul Gold #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PAUL GOLD Paul Gold has spent his working life in the bookmaking industry. He made his money opening a string of betting shops and survived two £100k hits, care of Frankie’s Magnificent 7. When the opportunity arose to buy into the on-course game he did so under the ‘Pickwick’ banner, one of the few survivors of the early ‘buy-ins’ to the betting ring. Two decades later he’s still prolific in the ring – now part of the ‘Pickwick-Bevan’ organisation. In this interview with Simon Nott, Paul talks about his life journey in bookmaking. Meeting Paul Gold.

Nick Goff #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: NICK GOFF 38 year old professional punter who cut his teeth working as a trader for bookmakers before deciding to turn poacher and on his previous profession becoming a professional punter. In this series of three videos Nick talks to Simon Nott about his formative years as a schoolboy bookie and beyond, the psychology of winning and losing and imparts some valuable advice for would be pros. Meeting Nick Goff.