#BettingPeople

Eddie Fremantle #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: Eddie Fremantle Pro-punter, journalist, pundit, tipster, owner and racecourse regular Eddie Fremantle talks to Simon Nott about his first interest in Racing, being Man On The Spot, professional punting, Fulham, the demise of the betting ring and fondly of characters he has known. Meeting Eddie Fremantle. 

Peter Freeman #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PETER FREEMAN Peter Freeman was born into racing, he was also born blind. That hindrance has never stopped him. He studies form in braille, swam the Channel with his two also blind brothers, well the list goes on. Passionate about horse racing and Manchester United Peter tells his story in three parts. File under inspirational. Meeting Peter Freeman. (interview by Simon Nott)

Richard Flint #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: RICHARD FLINT When Richard Flint started with SkyBet there were just 50 employees. Fast forward and the Leeds based bookmakers are one of the biggest players in the industry. In his last video interview as CEO of the company Richard explains how the gambling industry has to shoulder some responsibility to its customers, talks responsibility, fair gambling and answers critics of the firm’s arguably harsh restriction regime. Meeting Richard Flint.

Mickey Fletcher #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MICKEY FLETCHER Flamboyant former rails bookmaker Mickey talks to us about how he got his nickname ‘The Asparagus Kid’, his beginnings in the game, having to learn quickly when taking bets from the big firms and super shrewd punters like Barney Curley, even the world’s biggest punter at the time Kerry Packer. He talks to Simon Nott about betting on horses and greyhounds, bookies and characters he has known and his love of travelling. Meeting Mickey Fletcher.

Peter Finch #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PETER FINCH Meeting Peter Finch, bookmaker’s son, broadcaster and successful punter. (interview by Simon Nott)

Paul Ferguson #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PAUL FERGUSON Paul Ferguson is the man behind the very successful ‘Jumpers To Follow’ annual, now in its 13th year. In this two part interview with Simon Nott, he talks about his background, falling in love with racing, the process of compiling the book and what he looks for in a horse to follow. Meeting Paul Ferguson.

Anthony Ennis #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ANTHONY ENNIS In this three part interview, Sky Racing presenter and racecourse commentator Anthony Ennis, affectionately known as ‘Enzo’, talks to Julie Collier about his career and love of horse and greyhound racing. He tells us about his best ever bet, addresses some of the politics at play in both the sports he loves and recounts some of the high points and not so high points of his career. Meet Anthony Ennis.

Patrick English #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PATRICK ENGLISH is a professional psephologist, political forecaster and lecturer in data analytics at the University of Exeter. Patrick has worked on the UK election Exit Poll in the past and crated a forecast for the Presidential Election that was won by Joe Biden. Meeting Patrick English. (interview by William Kedjanyi)

Claude Duval #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: CLAUDE DUVAL Claude Duval owes his start in Fleet Street to his skill as an off-spin bowler. He went on to an illustrious 47 year career with The Sun, billed as ‘The Punter’s Pal’. In this series of interviews he looks back fondly on the characters and horses that have enlivened his career: Lord Oaksey, Barney Curley, John McCririck, Jenny Pitman, Shergar, Arkle, Frankel and many more get a mention. Kick back, relax and let Claude Duval regale you. Meeting Claude Duval.

Brendan Duke #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: BRENDAN DUKE Sarah Kinsella met up with Brendan Duke in Navan on February 17th to talk about all things racing, his days on Countdown and his trading years at Paddy Power towers. He now writes a blog for Paddy Power, records podcasts and videos with Racing Post on horse racing and is a regular racegoer and a ‘Paddock Judge’ punter. His father is a well known dual purpose trainer and he talks about his biggest success. Meet Brendan Duke.