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I have two distinct lives. One in the trenches of low-budget film and television, the other in professional gambling. Because of the feast-or-famine nature of show business I need a reliable income... gambling. So here you will read about both worlds. Enjoy!



Thursday, February 29, 2024

Gambling With an Edge - Dennis Rappaport

Bob and I are back to talk to Dennis Rappaport.  Dennis was a boxing manager, and promotor probably best known for managing Gerry Cooney.  He also was a brilliant PR man, and has some crazy stories from his years in "The Sweet Science."


podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dennis-rappaport--58880349

Monday, February 19, 2024

Life is a Gamble - Lauri Thompson episode 16

Lauri Thompson came to Las Vegas as a dancer in 1980.  She went from Las Vegas strip entertainer to a top entertainment attorney, with a stop along the way as Susie Spirit on the original GLOW - Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.

You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Here is the clip of Lauri getting her arm dislocated in an episode of GLOW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxYpEKotyU

Friday, February 9, 2024

Billy Baxter - episode 15

 Billy Baxter is a legend in the gambling world.  Today we focus on his time as a boxing manager, and some very high stakes golf games.

You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/billybaxter--58627231

Friday, February 2, 2024

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2024

Gambling With an Edge is back with Bob and I talking to Anthony Curtis, and Frank B. We talk about the Super Bowl coming here to Las Vegas, and then talk about other things happening around town.