The Gambler is a new GoLoud Original from the team behind The Witness, journalist Nicola Tallant and producer Ian Maleney.
How far can someone be pushed by their demons? How far will they go to cover their tracks?
A phone call from prison kicks off a journey into the darkest reaches of addiction, crime and deception – as reporters Nicola Tallant and Ian Maleney try to unravel the story of gambling addict and serial fraudster, Patrick Sheedy.
The Gambler tells the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes confusing tale of the convicted con man from Limerick, who used theft and fraud to fund a gambling addiction that spiraled out of control and consumed his life.
We meet Pat as he prepares to leave prison, vowing to leave his criminal past behind and ready to tell his story in a memoir that will be published to national acclaim.
Over the course of eighteen months, Tallant and Maleney delve into every aspect of Sheedy’s story, from his early life in Limerick, to his descent into the world of crime, and his attempts to redeem himself and set right the wrongs of his past. They also meet some of his victims, and hear about the continuing impact of his crimes on their lives.
The Gambler brings listeners on a deeply personal, riveting journey that explores crime, addiction, manipulation, guilt, and redemption. Over the course of eight episodes, The Gambler weaves interviews with Sheedy, his victims, and addiction experts through a rich and immersive soundscape to produce a stunning portrait of a life lived under the influence.
Pat confronts his lies, raising questions about trust and the consequences of deception in his life.
10 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Suspicious Minds
Pat is hiding something, and an unexpected surveillance operation in Limerick reveals the truth behind his suspicious behavior and unraveling lies.
3 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Out of Control
Pat Flynn reveals how his elaborate scams evolved from low-level grifting to complex schemes, leaving a trail of financial devastation in his wake.
28 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
Stinkin' Thinkin
Pat Loftus shares his complex and tangled journey with addiction and crime, revealing how his old ways can resurface despite a decade of stability and success.
26 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
Airplane Bill
Patrons of 'The Gambler' podcast hear how a new start in life and career can quickly unravel, as old habits and schemes resurface.
21 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
3. Catch Me If You Can
Pat O'Brien's descent into crime reveals the devastating consequences of unchecked gambling addiction, leading to police attention and a moment of desperate self-reflection.
19 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
2. The Ginger Kid
Limerick City, a young Pat Sheedy, the first bet, and the first con. This is how it all started, from minor moments that grew to become the start of a dark road.
How did his early years shape the life of crime to come? And what role did those days in Limerick play in his addiction?
Credits:
Producers/Presenters: Ian Maleney, and Nicola Tallant.
Executive producer for GoLoud is Eoin Brennan
Commissioning Editor: Darren Cleary
Sound design: Neil Kavanagh.
GoLoud promotion, design and video: Roisin Reilly, Siobhan Walsh, Cameron Rooney, Andrew McConnell and Darragh Murphy.
If you have been impacted by the issues raised in this series, you can contact Gambling Care on 1800 936 725, or visit gamblingcare.ie (http://gamblingcare.ie)
Contact us at info@goloudnow.com
19 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
1. Shady Sheedy
A phone call from prison begins a journey into the world of Pat Sheedy, a convicted fraudster who has a tip for us. And after that, he has an even bigger story to tell.
It leads us into a world of cons, crime, manipulation and addiction. But, can all be as it seems?
Credits:
Producers/Presenters: Ian Maleney, and Nicola Tallant.
Executive producer for GoLoud is Eoin Brennan
Commissioning Editor: Darren Cleary
Sound design: Neil Kavanagh.
GoLoud promotion, design and video: Roisin Reilly, Siobhan Walsh, Cameron Rooney, Andrew McConnell and Darragh Murphy.
If you have been impacted by the issues raised in this series, you can contact Gambling Care on 1800 936 725, or visit gamblingcare.ie (http://gamblingcare.ie)
Contact us at info@goloudnow.com
18 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
Introducing 'The Gambler'
The Gambler tells the fascinating, and often mysterious, tale of Pat Sheedy – a convicted fraudster from Moyross, Limerick, who perpetrated multiple cons to fund a gambling addiction that spiralled out of control and consumed his life.
Over the course of 18-months, Tallant and Maleney have delved into every aspect of Sheedy’s story, from his early life, to his descent into the world of crime, and his attempts to redeem himself and set right the wrongs of his past.
This eight-part series combines interviews with Sheedy, his victims, experts on gambling addiction, and a rich soundscape, to bring listeners on a deeply personal, riveting journey that explores crime, addiction, manipulation, guilt and redemption.
Inside a recent episode
A Hundred To One
Published 17 Dec 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Was he really ready to be the go -to guy on gambling addiction? I mean, we weren't really sure if he'd even had a gambling addiction. We'd seen no proof of it, and we'd heard nothing from anyone else to back it up. What if all of this, the book, the podcast, was just another story Pat was spinning? […]
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