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#BettingPeople. Characters from the world of betting. Brought to by starsports.bet. For our full library of video interviews visit https://www.starsportsbet.co.uk/betting-people/
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Exploring the world of profitable betting and what it takes to generate a long-term edge gambling. Through this series of podcasts, join Pete from the Smart Betting Club as he interviews professional punters and expert tipsters on how they make a profit betting and what lessons we can take from them for our own betting journey.Expect to learn about the strategies or methods they employ to win, the markets they focus on, bookmakers or exchanges they use and much more besides.
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Digging deep into the minds of our guests who have pushed themselves and their boundaries to achieve great success in their fields of expertise.
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Matthew Trenhaile 'Trench' Answers Your Questions
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In the latest SBC Podcast I am joined by one of the most well-known and respected experts in the gambling world. Matthew Trenhaile (or 'Trench') has worked in various roles within the industry for operators such as Mustard Bet and most recently, Pinnacle. Alongside this, he has compiled odds for several sports, worked at spread firms (in both betti…
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#BettingPeople: Mark Adcock is one of the UK’s top pigeon fanciers who has followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps training out of their loft in Croydon. In this interview Mark explains the ‘nomination’ system of betting, how the top birds can sell for £1,000,000, how the game works, discusses the side bets stuck on races, breeding, gett…
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Mads from Monetos: In-play Football Betting
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In the latest SBC Podcast I am joined by Mads from the in-play football tipping serviceMonetos. In-play betting has exploded in popularity along with the 'smart phone era' and for the most part, it is seen as a very difficult nut to crack, with high overrounds, issues around data feeds and a more complex modelling task all providing challenges fo…
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#BettingPeople: Jerry White, bookmaker’s assistant and professional punter has been in the game man and boy. He was introduced to and fell in love with greyhound racing before he was of legal age to bet. He cut his teeth at both the dogs and horseracing and even went behind the scenes working in a yard for a period of time. In his time on course, h…
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#BettingPeople: William Morgan, educated at Radley and Cambridge, was an amateur jockey for 30 years, the manager of Limestone Stud for 20 years, a Jockey Club steward for 10 years, a Trustee of the European Breeders Fund, a council member of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association, writer for various breeding publications, and member of the Race-Pla…
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#BettingPeople: Chris went from having his very first bet, a tip from a computer program in 1991 to becoming a full time professional punter in seven years. He’s since educated himself along the way creating bots and AI programs to beat the bookmakers, he’s now co-founder of SharpBetting.co.uk and sharing his knowledge.…
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#BettingPeople: Barry Hearn rose from lowly beginnings in the East End of London to become one of the most successful sports promoters of recent times. He was responsible for the rise of Steve Davis and the popularity of snooker and went on to make household names of countless sportsmen and sports. His Matchroom empire is now headed by his son Eddi…
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#BettingPeople: Terry Allen is an ex-Jockey Club Betting Intelligence Officer, SP Returner and SP Validator who has also clerked for on-course bookmakers, run betting shops worked as a Pontins Bluecoat and once appeared as a dancer on Ready Stardy Go and shared a dressing room with The Kinks. In this three-part interview, he talks about his career.…
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#BettingPeople: Dual-purpose trainer Joe Tickle has worked his way through the ranks in racing as a Jockey and assistant trainer, he’s now training under his own name and is expanding his operation and enjoying winners in both codes. In this four-part interview, he talks about the reality of getting a foothold on the training ladder.…
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#BettingPeople: Rolf Johnson has worked directly under and knew and been balled out by Phil Bull, Ryan Price, David Elsworth and Toby Balding as well as working at The Scout at the Daily Express writes for Highclere and various publications worldwide. In this interview he talks about his life in racing and beyond which has seen him work with the gr…
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Betting Clever: Smart Bash Recap, Surveys & Bias, Punters' Board, Blogger's Betslips and Winning Tipsters
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In the latest Smart Betting Club podcast I am joined by Josh for our latest 'Betting Clever' episode. Smart-Bash and our time in London was first up on the agenda as we talked about the day, the panels, who was there and what we got from it. We also talked about those who were absent (and who maybe should have been there!). Next up on the docket wa…
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Award-winning racing journalist and author Geoff Lester got a job at the Sporting Life in 1964 after being told by his careers teacher he couldn’t become a racing journalist. He stayed at the paper until it closed in 1998. In this four-part interview, he talks about his long career where he mixed with the royals and rascals on the turf and travelle…
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Alan Potts REVISITED #BettingPeople podcast
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Veteran professional punter Alan Potts was one of our first #BettingPeople interviewees back in 2017. We caught up with him again to find out how the mop has flopped since that initial interview. Alan says ‘there’s lots of talk about winners but never forget there were also thousands of losing bets. But the losers don’t make such good stories!’…
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Professional punter and now also tipster by necessity, Ian Richards has made a living by spotting value in a host of varied markets for decades. In this interview, he talks about the sorts of sports he has utilised to his betting advantage over the years, and how lockdown drew him to his current preferred value-seeking betting.…
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One of the UK’s leading football tipsters, Kevin Pullein’s tips made a profit for an astonishing 27 consecutive seasons. In this interview, he talks us through his strategy for beating the bookmakers at football and tells us something of his career path that got him to the top of the tipsters.By #BettingPeople
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In the latest SBC Podcast I am joined by Dylan, the co-founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Odds Dropper (or POD for short!). POD is the feature review and focus of SBC's latest magazine (Issue 143) and with a detailed analysis (and SBC member discount) now available, this podcast explores everything about Dylan's operation and expertise. 'Chasing stea…
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Lizzie Kelly was the first female rider to win a Grade 1 jumps race in the UK, and came very close to matching that feat in France as a jockey she won The Betfair Hurdle, Betfred Bowl and Ultima and rode twice in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, since retiring to start a family she’s a TV and Radio broadcaster and runs Valentine Bloodstock alongside her Hu…
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Darran Pearce #BettingPeople podcast
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Darran Pearce specialises in betting and tipping on the lesser-known branches of popular sports, non-league football, hunter chases and Australian jump racing. In this interview, he tells us how he’s gained his edge by successfully betting and tipping on these sports while working for the broadcasting arm of bookmakers throughout his career.…
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Racing commentator Simon Holt has been on the national circuit since 1988 having worked his way up to that position from a ‘poor’ upbringing via Superform and The Sporting Life. In this interview, Simon talks about his current work as a commentator, his career so far and outside interests including owning and breeding horses.…
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Matt Chapman #BettingPeople podcast
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TV presenter, pundit, journalist, jockey’s agent, commentator and now bookmaker Matt Chapman talks about his career so far with some juicy topics along the way.By #BettingPeople
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#BettingPeople: Racing Journalist, broadcaster, successful, previously professional punter and stand-up comedian Ross Brierley talks about his approach to backing winners, strategy and mentors plus his background and that comedic streak.By #BettingPeople
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#BettingPeople: Dave Roberts prefers the term ‘Seller of jockeys’ to agent, but whatever you want to title him he was without a doubt the biggest, handling 100’s of jockeys over his career, including AP McCoy from his very early days in the saddle. In this four part interview, we talk to the man behind some stunning careers.…
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Andrew Rhodes Reaction Podcast & Betting Insight Expert Panel: Dan Waugh, Chris Fawcett and Harry Stewart-Moore
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In this episode, I was joined by a trio of betting experts to discuss the reaction to my exclusive interview podcast with Andrew Rhodes as released a few days ago. Dan Waugh, Harry Stewart-Moore and Chris Fawcett joined me to unpack all of the key points and to share thoughts on both what Andrew did and didn't say and the ongoing work of the Gambli…
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Matthew Trenhaile REVISITED #BettingPeople podcast
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Simon Nott catches up with betting industry consultant Matthew Trenhaile, who remains one of the most respected in the industry, for his second appearance on #BettingPeople. Over five parts, plus a bonus episode.By #BettingPeople
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‘The Successful Punter’ has plied his trades of punting, tipping and racecourse hosting from his Midlands base for decades. He’s now based in the Philippines finding his feet fathoming their one racecourse and intends to ‘commute’ to Hong Kong and Dubai to bet and host in the coming months. Here is his story in three parts.…
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Interview With Andrew Rhodes. CEO of the UK Gambling Commission
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In this episode, SBC Editor, Peter Ling is joined by the CEO of the Gambling Commission, Andrew Rhodes for an exclusive interview on some of the crucial issues facing the UK betting market. With so many important topics on the agenda from affordability checks to open banking through to bookmaker behaviour and the black market, there was lots to dis…
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Daniel and Claire Kübler #BettingPeople podcast
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Training from state of the art Sarsen Farm in Upper Lambourn, Dan & Claire Kübler have virtually doubled their prize money each year over the last three years. They both achieved degrees before travelling then deciding on a career training racehorses. Here’s their #BettingPeople interview telling how they are making their training pay using science…
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A short announcement about Smart Bash 2024 — an exclusive one-day gathering crafted by and for betting enthusiasts, set to take place at Chelsea Football Club on Friday, July 19th. Learn more about this special event and how you can secure your tickets now in this short announcement podcast. Get your tickets now at www.smart-bash.com…
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Mike Parcej, described by some as the ‘Phileas Fogg of racing’ is a prolific racegoer and passionate fan of the sport with some strong opinions about the game and the experience of attending the races in the UK and beyond.By #BettingPeople
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Newcastle-born and-bred Paul Willis has lived in the USA since 1984 but started his sporting life working with his on-course bookmaking father in the Silver Rings of the North but venturing as far south as the Epsom Derby, working the floor, clerking and tic tacking. He was also a talented footballer, a contemporary of Paul Gascoigne signed to Newc…
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Head of trading at TTP (Trade The Prices) Steve Couling is an odds compiler and ex greyhound trainer who has enjoyed an innovative career compiling prices for the industry on many sports including German Ice Hockey and Basketball as well as more conventional horses and greyhounds. He was pivotal to the rise of Stan James and the introduction of BOG…
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Betting Clever with Pete and Josh - Issues of the day in the gambling world
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With Cheltenham being centre stage at the time of recording, we discuss horse racing as a betting medium, with our personal experiences and recent ‘Black Market hullabaloo’ around the sport being touched upon. This feeds nicely into our latest Horse Racing Tipster Profit report, with Andy Holding, Sys Analyst and many more providing different angle…
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Ex- Jockey now top bloodstock agent Tom Malone has purchased over 3000 winners for clients including Grand National Winner One For Arthur, Gold Cup winner Native River and Royal Ascot winner My Dream Boat. In this three part interview, he talks about his humble beginnings, time as a jockey, point to points and the big money world of bloodstock.…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! Today, we are thrilled to welcome Chris Trott, also known as Trottie Golf. With over 15 years of experience in club fitting and a background working on tour with TaylorMade, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our conversation. Throughout his career, Chris has had t…
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Welcome back, folks, to another exciting episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! In today's installment, we're joined by the esteemed putting expert, Preston Combs, hailing from Orlando, Florida. With a focus on biomechanics and fair play, Preston coaches numerous players across the Corn Ferry Tours, PGA Tours, and LPGA Tours. On this episode, …
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Andy Holding is a genuine racing expert having operated at the sharp end of the racing world for over 2 decades. Starting out working in a bookmakers, he made the leap to being a professional punter at the age of 30 and in more recent years has become best known through his work tipping on the Oddschecker website and on William Hill Radio. He also …
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Welcome back, everyone, to another captivating episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! This week, we're privileged to welcome Michael Schy, a highly regarded PGA professional based in the United States. With a distinguished career working alongside players of varying skill levels, Michael's most notable protege is none other than Bryson DeChamb…
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Breaking Boundaries with Claude Harmon III
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Welcome back to another captivating episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Claude Harmon III joining us. With a rich background steeped in golfing tradition, Claude shares invaluable insights gained from growing up in a golfing family and his experiences working alongside players like Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koe…
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Birmingham-born and bred journalist and author Chris Pitt has turned his childhood fascination with racing, fuelled by visits to the long time gone Birmingham races, into a career. His passion for racing has taken him all around the world, to racecourses long since forgotten and a wedding at the races. Here’s the fascinating story of Chris Pitt.…
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#BettingPeople: Jonathan Powell has been a racing correspondent for the News of the World, Sunday People, Sunday Express, Sunday Times, and the Mail on Sunday as well as writing books on Bob Champion, Paul Nicholls, David Nicholson, Frankie Dettori, ‘tidied up’ autobiographies of Jenny Pitman and Patrick Veitch, not to mention Desert Orchid and Mon…
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I have a very special guest for Episode 70 in the form of lawyer, Harry Stewart-Moore, who is a partner at the law firm Gardner Leader, with a speciality in cases in the betting industry. Harry regularly acts for some of the leading names in the gambling world in both High Court proceedings and before various sports regulatory panels. With a prefer…
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Breaking Boundaries with Scott Fawcett
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In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Scott Fawcett, the ingenious creator of Decade Golf. Decade revolutionizes golf strategy by integrating shot dispersion patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics into a comprehensive course management system. Understanding the principles behind Decade Golf is a game-changer, and this episode promi…
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On today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jon Sherman, the owner of Practical Golf, a website dedicated to helping everyday golfers improve their game without overhauling their swing mechanics. Jon is also the author of "The Four Foundations of Golf," a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their game. If you haven't already picked up a copy,…
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Betting Clever With Pete & Josh. Social Media Tipster Danger & The Rise Of Matchbook - Interview with Ronan McDonagh
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(00:00) Introduction (01:30) Pete and Josh's plans for 2024: slight alterations or major changes? (03:40) Social Media Affiliates: a murky world with questionable vested interests (13:10) Social Media Tipsters: BOOM! A bit of fun or predatory? (17:20) Account Agent: SBC's new free service that helps maintain bookmaker accounts (23:10) Golf Betting:…
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Breaking Boundaries with Rick Sessinghaus
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Welcome back to another thrilling installment of the Breaking Boundaries Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to introduce our esteemed guest, Rick Sessinghaus, recognized worldwide as one of the foremost golf instructors. Rick's expertise has steered countless players to significant victories, spanning from seasoned professionals to up-and-coming ju…
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Professional punter Shane is considered by many to be the shrewdest judge in Ireland whose opinions make the market. He started his working life working in a betting shop before taking the plunge to work in Paddy Power’s trading room. After four years he jumped shop taking the plunge as a full time professional punter and has never looked back. Sim…
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Professional punter Jeff Laughton has been beating the bookies professionally for almost 20 years. His apprenticeship was an unusual one, he started working life as a policeman as part of the team that caught the Yorkshire Ripper, was a DJ while still a policeman, ran an entertainment business that used to pay Gary Barlow £60 to perform at one of t…
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Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! I'm thrilled to have you with us today. In this episode, we're diving into the world of poker with none other than Scott Blumstein, a true champion in the World Series of Poker. We'll be exploring the mind of one of poker's elite winners and shedding light on the stra…
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Dave is a freelance racing and betting journalist that writes for GeeGeez.com and The Sporting Life, writes paddock notes for ‘Blue Delta’ works as a frontman for racecourse bookmakers and gets a few quid punting too. Here’s his story. Meeting Dave Massey with Simon Nott.By #BettingPeople
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Ian Watkinson’s 13 year career as a national hunt jockey ended with a near fatal fall at Towcester in 1979, cutting short a career that included winning eight times on Tingle Creek, five times on Night Nurse and three on Sea Pigeon. He was of the old school of hard man jump jockeys, strapping broken bones in order to take the next ride and a social…
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