In this episode of the podcast, Barry and Tony try to demystify some of the reasons why gambling can be so addictive.  This is based on a blog post, which can be found 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 like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

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Interview with Julie Hynes, Executive Director of the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling and a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling.  We discuss problem gambling in Oregon and across the United States, as well as the recent legalisation of sports betting.  We also discuss the growth of video gaming addiction and the blurred lines between gaming and gambling.

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 Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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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 Chance. 

A video of this episode is available 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 like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

www.extern.org

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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 like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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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 is proudly sponsored by Gamban.

If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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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 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 Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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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 Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

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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 sponsored by Gamban.

If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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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.

If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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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 counsellor with Extern Problem Gambling, and the co-author of 'Tony10'.

The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.

If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)

www.problemgambling.ie

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