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Life is a Gamble

Life is a Gamble

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Host Richard Munchkin talks to a guest each episode who tells a story that illustrates, "Life is a Gamble."Copyright Gambling With an Edge Kunst Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Elizabeth Reichelt

    Elizabeth Reichelt
    Jul 6 2026
    Elizabeth Reichelt seems to choose the riskiest professions. I don't mean dangerous, I mean the chance of success is tiny, but the payoff can be huge. She went from dancer, to stand up comic, to television writer.

    Show Notes
    [00:00] Introduction of Elizabeth Reichelt
    [00:38] High risk and high reward professions
    [03:09] Identity crises
    [06:10] Moving to Los Angeles
    [08:25] Passion for social work
    [11:06] Playwriting
    [16:53] Improv, writing sketches, and stand up comedy
    [21:46] Assistant writer for Inventing Anna
    [21:24] Becoming a writer
    [26:47] Research on Bridgerton
    [27:56] Cowriting an episode
    [30:32] AI effects on writers
    [31:32] Writing for networks versus streaming services
    [34:23] Working while on hiatus, networking, and agents
    [39:34] How can listeners contact Elizabeth?
    [40:06] Advice for aspiring writers
    [40:44] Favorite restaurant in Las Vegas that is not in a casino

    Links:
    http://Instagram.com/lizreichelt
    http://Mobettahs.com
    http://Doublezeropie.com

    Life is a Gamble explores those times in life where someone must take a big risk, or when life deals you an unexpected hand. How do we decide how much risk is worth it?
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    43 Min.
  • Andrew Wimhurst - "Thieving Bastards

    Andrew Wimhurst - "Thieving Bastards
    Apr 16 2026
    My guest today is Andrew Wimhurst, author of the new book, "Thieving Bastards True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats."

    Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Andrew Wimhurst, author of Thieving Bastards: True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats
    [00:57] Thirty years of book planning, interviews, and similar books
    [07:32] Transcribing and editing interviews
    [11:42] Changes in the cheating landscape
    [13:33] Cheating in poker, the NBA poker scandal, and the x-ray table
    [17:44] Andrew’s ideas sequels or future books about cheating
    [19:38] The card mechanic “Bobby Machines”
    [23:48] Cheats who get out of the lifestyle
    [28:46] Road hustlers from the 1940s to 1970s
    [33:55] Running Razzle at a casino in Cuba
    [38:47] Financial reporting laws and the digital trail for modern cheats
    [40:17] Cheaters problems with discipline and greed
    [41:42] Andrew’s background in magic, card mechanics, and dice moves
    [45:53] Andrew’s contact info

    Andrew's Links;
    thecolddeckcompany.com

    instagram.com/thecolddeckcompany

    Books Referenced;

    Thieving Bastards: by Andrew Wimhurst - https://amzn.to/4dS2s8x

    Gambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin - https://amzn.to/4tLX7nB

    Road Hustler by Robert C. Prus - out of print

    Gambling Scams by Darwin Ortiz - https://amzn.to/4cchtkk

    Havana Nocturne by T.J. English - https://amzn.to/4cfsy2w
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    48 Min.
  • NormBeck

    NormBeck
    Dec 22 2025
    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.

    Show Notes

    [00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician
    [00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble
    [06:40] Clever pre-surgery research strategy
    [13:07] Hiring another doctor to translate information to family
    [14:49] Getting into the gambling business
    [20:30] Booking action on random events
    [23:28] A billion dollar bet
    [31:23] $500k bet on changing a tire
    [33:45] “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament
    [41:21] How to contact the show
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    42 Min.
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