S2 E1: A Gambling Man

Available for over a year

This week, Geoff looks at gambling. 80% of problem gamblers are men - that's 4/1 on. What is it about gambling that men seem to find so addictive? Is it the thrill of the risk? Is it the hormonal rush? Geoff gets to the bottom of the issue with the help of his Newcastle audience - with plenty of tension-breaking hypotheticals in case it all gets a bit too heavy, such as: What’s less 'manly' - chicken korma or lager with a weird name like ‘Elvis Juice’? Written and presented by Geoff Norcott Translation services by Marcel Lucont Recorded by Sean Kerwin Production Manager: Dawn Williams Executive Producer: Caroline Raphael Producer: Ed Morrish A Pier production for BBC Radio 4