The Problem Gambling Podcast

The Problem Gambling Podcast Season 3, Episode 2 – Interview with Oisin McConville

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Interview with Oisin McConville, All Ireland winning Gaelic Footballer, with Armagh and addiction counsellor with Sporting Chance.  Oisin has been one of the strongest advocates for recovery from gambling addiction on the island of Ireland.  In this episode, we discuss Oisin’s lived experience of recovery from gambling addiction, as well as his work with Sporting […]

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 – Interview with Eoin Coyne

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Interview with Poet and former Mayor of Youghal, Eoin Coyne, discussing Eoin’s lived experience of gambling addiction and recovery.  Check out a video of Eoin’s live performance of his spoken word poem, ‘Tunnel Vision’, here. Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, from Extern Problem Gambling. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban. If you would

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Season 2, Episode 11 – Interview with Stephen Cashman (Student Gambling)

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Interview with Stephen Cashman, discussing his research into gambling among undergraduate students in a Dublin University.  This is the first study of its kind, in Ireland, looking at gambling and problem gambling among the third level student population in Ireland. Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, from Extern Problem Gambling. The podcast

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Season 2, Episode 10 – Interview with Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Risk Management

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Interview with Paul Buck, CEO and Founder of EPIC Risk Management.  Paul discusses his own recovery from gambling addiction, as well as his gambling harm-prevention work with EPIC.  We also discuss the legalisation of sports betting in parts of the United States, and EPIC’s work there.   Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 9 – Alternative ‘Safer Gambling Week’

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Barry & Tony discuss suggestions for actions which the gambling industry could take, in order to create a ‘safer’ gambling environment. Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, from Extern Problem Gambling. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban. If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 8 – Interview with Former Betting Shop Manager- Pat Kennedy

Podcast, Addiction, Men’s Mental Health /

Interview with former Betting Shop Manager, Pat Kennedy.  We discuss the changes in retail betting, since the late 1980s, as well as the impact of online gambling and the industry’s dependency on people who are addicted to gambling. Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, from Extern Problem Gambling. The podcast is proudly

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 7 – Interview with Minal Jain, Co-Founder of RecoverMe App

Podcast, Addiction, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Recovery /

Interview with Minal Jain, a co-founder of the RecoverMe App, which has been designed to help people in recovery from gambling problems, using CBT and Mindfulness approaches.  For a free  trial, go to their website.   Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, from Extern Problem Gambling.   The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 6 – Interview with Rory O’Connor

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Interview with stand-up comedian, author and creator of ‘Rory’s Stories’, Rory O’Connor.  Rory discusses his lived experience of a gambling problem, mental health issues, education, social media and the importance of the GAA in his life. Rory’s new autobiographical book, ‘Rory’s Story‘, is available now.   This episode is presented by Tony O’Reilly, an addiction

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 5 – Interview with Jamie Smyth

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Interview with Jamie Smyth, from Northern Ireland, discussing his lived experience of recovery from gambling addiction.  Jamie is a very vocal advocate for recovery and you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.   This episode is presented by Barry Grant, an addiction counsellor with Extern Problem Gambling.   The podcast is proudly sponsored by

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 4 – Interview with Jenna Mäkelä

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Interview with Finnish Expert by Experience, Jenna Mäkelä, discussing her own lived experience of gambling addiction and recovery, as well as her work with Sosped. Presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant of the Extern Problem Gambling Project. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.   If you would like to support the podcast and

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 3 – Interview with Niall McNamee

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Interview with intercounty Gaelic Footballer, Niall McNamee, discussing his recovery from gambling addiction.  Niall is also a Director of sports apparel company, Twelves.   The podcast is presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant, addiction counsellors with the Extern Problem Gambling Project (formerly Problem Gambling Ireland). Proudly sponsored by Gamban.  www.problemgambling.ie www.extern.org 

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 2 – Interview with Declan Lynch

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Interview with journalist and author, Declan Lynch.  Discussing his work with Tony O’Reilly, on their book, ‘Tony 10’, as well as Declan’s book, ‘Free Money’ and his thoughts on the need for gambling regulation in Ireland. Presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant. Sponsored by Gamban.   www.problemgambling.ie  www.extern.org www.gamban.com 

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