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Oct 2025
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Episode 1224: The life and death of conm...

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Serial conman and gambler Pat Sheedy passed away in recent weeks after a cancer diagnosis but he leaves behind a book on his life and of course the podcast made by my co-host Nicola Tallant.

Niall speaks to Nicola about 'The Gambler' and his life and tragic death.


Listen to The Gambler here.


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