Host Richard Munchkin talks to a guest each episode who tells a story that illustrates, "Life is a Gamble."
Life is a Gamble
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22 episodes
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Host Richard Munchkin talks to a guest each episode who tells a story that illustrates, "Life is a Gamble."
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Publishing Since
6/28/2023
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Recent Episodes
April 16, 2026
Andrew Wimhurst - "Thieving Bastards
My guest today is Andrew Wimhurst, author of the new book, "Thieving Bastards True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats." <br /><br /><b>Show Notes</b>[00:00] Introduction of Andrew Wimhurst, author of <i>Thieving Bastards: True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats</i><br />[00:57] Thirty years of book planning, interviews, and similar books<br />[07:32] Transcribing and editing interviews<br />[11:42] Changes in the cheating landscape<br />[13:33] Cheating in poker, the NBA poker scandal, and the x-ray table<br />[17:44] Andrew’s ideas sequels or future books about cheating <br />[19:38] The card mechanic “Bobby Machines”<br />[23:48] Cheats who get out of the lifestyle <br />[28:46] Road hustlers from the 1940s to 1970s<br />[33:55] Running Razzle at a casino in Cuba<br />[38:47] Financial reporting laws and the digital trail for modern cheats<br />[40:17] Cheaters problems with discipline and greed<br />[41:42] Andrew’s background in magic, card mechanics, and dice moves<br />[45:53] Andrew’s contact info<br /><br /><b>Andrew's Links;</b><br /><a href="https://www.thecolddeckcompany.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thecolddeckcompany.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/thecolddeckcompany" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/thecolddeckcompany</a><br /><br /><b>Books Referenced;</b><br /><br /><i>Thieving Bastards: </i>by Andrew Wimhurst - <a href="https://amzn.to/4dS2s8x" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4dS2s8x</a><br /><br /><i>Gambling Wizards</i> by Richard Munchkin - <a href="https://amzn.to/4tLX7nB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4tLX7nB</a><br /><br /><i>Road Hustler</i> by Robert C. Prus - out of print<br /><br /><i>Gambling Scams</i> by Darwin Ortiz - <a href="https://amzn.to/4cchtkk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4cchtkk</a><br /><br /><i>Havana Nocturne</i> by T.J. English - <a href="https://amzn.to/4cfsy2w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4cfsy2w</a><br /><br />
December 22, 2025
NormBeck
Today I speak with Norm Beck, a professional bridge player, magician, and friend about a bet he won, that turned out to be a big loser.<br /><br /><b>Show Notes</b><br /><b></b><br />[00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician<br />[00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble<br />[06:40] Clever pre-surgery research strategy<br />[13:07] Hiring another doctor to translate information to family<br />[14:49] Getting into the gambling business<br />[20:30] Booking action on random events<br />[23:28] A billion dollar bet<br />[31:23] $500k bet on changing a tire <br />[33:45] “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament<br />[41:21] How to contact the show
December 7, 2025
Cowboy Buzz
Buzz Marconi moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, and somehow transformed from an Italian kid from the south side of Chicago into Cowboy Buzz. It's a wild story. Check it out.<br /><br /><b>Show Notes</b><br /><b></b><br />[00:00] Introduction on of Cowboy Buzz<br />[02:07] Moving to Las Vegas, working at The Stardust<br />[20:53] Brilliant mob casino strategies<br />[23;10] Tony Spilotro and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal<br />[27:19] Becoming a shift boss Foxy's Firehouse<br />[29:28] Did certain dealers cheat players?<br />[31:06] A wild craps swing on credit and Milton Jaffe<br />[35:20] Milton Jaffe magic trick<br />[37:06] Opening a restaurant in Las Vegas<br />[41:09] Stories about dealers, cheating, and work ethic<br />[46:59] Cowboy Buzz's juice is revealed<br />[48:51] Naked women tanning at The Tropicana pool<br />[55:53] Becoming "Cowboy Buzz"<br />[1:02:07] Playing rugby age 73<br />[1:04:51] Meeting Max Rubin<br />[1:09:05] The first Blackjack Ball<br />[1:10:30] Being a clown diver at Caesars Palace<br />
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