The Oddscrackers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jon Babb & Sam Turner
Experienced horse racing and sports bettor Jon Babb is joined by award winning racing tipster and sports journalist Sam Turner to discuss forthcoming betting opportunities. Regular guests will join the duo with a view to finding the best value bets on offer for the days ahead in addition to building an ante post portfolio.
Nick Goff joins the show to share his thoughts on the prospects for many clubs in the Football League. A few interesting long term bets are thrown up during the discussion.
Renowned paddock watcher Ken Pitterson joins Sam and Jon to chat about the difficulties he has had to overcome in developing a career in the world of horse racing.
Ken also looks back on the highs and lows from when he has put his neck on the line with paddock judgements.
Golf expert Ciaran Meagher joins us with his views on the British Open at Sandwich starting on Thursday.
Sam and Jon tell us of their disappointment with the Euro Final being more about off field events than the game and result.
Sam and Jon catch up again with Michael Holding who talks of his respect for Gareth Southgate and tells us why he has joined the nation cheering England on in the Euros.
Michael explains how the opportunity arose and the timing was right for his latest book, Why We Kneel, How We Rise.
Sam and Jon are joined by former cricketer Kevin Dean for an all round sporting chat. Is it coming home ? Are more festival days what we really want ? Who is the value pick for the Vitality Blast T20 are topics on our agenda.
Looking for betting opportunities in the second half of the Royal Ascot meeting with Andrew Mount
Eddie Fremantle joins us this week to have a look at the Oaks and Coronation Cup on Friday as well as the main event on Saturday, the Cazoo Derby.
Trainer Milton Harris joins Sam and Jon to chat about his time in racing, recalling the highlights of his first spell but also talks of his high hopes for some exciting horses now under his tutelage at Sutton Veny.
David Haddrell gives us his views on the state of betting in the UK and what has driven him to move his horses and betting away from these shores.
Is racing in Britain clean ? Bob Baffert and Classic trials among other subjects discussed on the show this week.
Racing journalist and tipster Melissa Jones joins the show to chat about her career, approach to tipping and a look back at what to take from last weekend's Classis races.
Timeform flat racing editor David Johnson gives us his thoughts on the two Guineas classic races this weekend, as well as a look back at a few horses that have caught his watchful eye recently.
Graham Cunningham joins the show to chat about his time in Hong Kong, a look ahead at The Guineas, Stowell, the cocaine problem in racing and how he can't wait to get to Pontefract.
Mark Holder joins us to reflect on the recent National Hunt festivals and discuss the Irish dominance amongst other racing topics.
Ross Brierley joins Sam and Jon to discuss betting strategies at Festivals and the importance of focus moving forward into the flat season. The trio look at the six conditions events on AW finals day at Lingfield on Friday.
Jon Babb gathers the thoughts of Sam Turner, Andy Bate and Andy Holding on all the races at this week's Festival.
Andrew Mount joins us to discuss in running betting, staking plans and some interesting angles on some of the less analysed races of the Cheltenham Festival.
Fran Berry chats with Oddscrackers this week about his time as a globetrotting jockey and how much he is enjoying the new career in the media.
Sam and Jon look at a couple of the big races at Lingfield on Saturday as well as pointing out one or two horses that went into the notebooks last week.
Grand National weights were announced this week and winning jockey in the 1988 race Brendan Powell is the guest on this edition of Oddscrackers. Brendan talks about the strange preparation for Rhyme N Reason in 1988 and his new career as assistant trainer to Joseph O'Brien.
On this week's show The Oddscrackers meet up with Brayan Gault to discuss his passion for horse racing and the reasons for creating the number one site for Cheltenham Festival statistics www.gaultstats.com
Irish racing expert Andy Holding joins Sam Turner and Jon Babb to look ahead at a wonderful weekend of National Hunt racing at Leopardstown.
Oddscrackers meet up this week with leading tipster Steve Jones who is always looking for that special nap selection every day. He chats about his time at The Sun newspaper and his family life in horse racing.
Co host Sam Turner returns to the show with Jon to discuss a variety of topics and sports including our first mentions of the 'C' word, the Cheltenham Festival.
Nick Goff gives us his mid season verdict on the football season to date and a few betting opportunities to consider for the second half of the season.
Neil Channing and Eddie Fremantle join the show to talk about the possible implications of the gambling laws review that was launched by the UK government this month.
Timeform jumps editor Dan Barber joins Jon to look back at last weekend as well as an early look at a few races on the televised Cheltenham card on Saturday.
Ben Keith of Star Sports joins us this week to chat about his lifetime in betting and gives his views on some topical issues.
Full time punter Mark Holder joins Oddscrackers this week. We journey through his life, look at the importance of specialising and betting on what you can quantify and try to break down some of the barriers that can get in the way for a betting mind.
This week it is former jockey, turned pundit, broadcaster and jockeys agent Niall Hannity who chats about racing as he see it and gives us an insight into his working life.
This week golf bettor Ciaran Meagher joins Oddscrackers to talk about how he approaches golf betting on a weekly basis and discusses the value betting opportunities available in a variety of markets at the US Masters.
Andrew Mount joins Oddscrackers co host Jon Babb to discuss his career in betting and the importance of trends and statistics in his every day work.
This week horse racing bettor Ross Brierley joins the show to chat about a new approach to horse race betting in 2021 and looks ahead at a few interesting races at Newmarket on Saturday.
Julie Collier of RPGTV was also back with us ahead of the Greyhound Derby on Saturday night.
As a follow up to our chat on ante post football, legendary football punter and analyst Nick Goff gives us his thoughts and observations on the leagues after half a dozen games.
Sam and Jon also reflect on the 'Hollie and Tom' show at Ascot.
Leading racing journalist Chris Cook join co hosts Sam Turner and Jon Babb to discuss a few of this week's hot topics of the racing world.
Sam and Jon look at the sporting world this week. Jon caught up with our guest of the week Julie Collier to discuss the Greyhound Derby after the first round heats. The pair found a few eyecatchers to look at in the ante post market.
Andy Holding joins Sam and Jon this week to discuss the impact the changed world of 2020 has had on his punting and looks ahead to a big weekend of racing in France.
Oddscrackers returns this week after a short break and chat with former Oddschecker pundit and now Racing TV presenter Tom Stanley.
Football betting expert Nick Goff chats to Oddscrackers this week and has a strong view on how to approach long term positions on football for the coming season.
Timeform flat editor and handicapper David Johnson talks to Oddscrackers about his career in racing journalism and analysis, his passion for distance running and some thoughts for the Ebor Festival.
Racecourse bookmaker Barry Pinnington chats to Oddscrackers about how life is on hold for those who help to make the odds and atmosphere on UK racecourses.
One of the leading UK based independent racehorse owners, Tom Morley, talks to Oddscrackers about his motivations behind getting into ownership.
Tom discusses the successes he has had and the stark reality of the situation in 2020 from an economic standpoint.
Former jockey turned assistant trainer and racing pundit James Millman chats to Oddscrackers about his lifetime in horse racing.
James and Jon Babb also discuss the prospects of some of the leading hopes in a few of the top Goodwood races later this week
In the first half Sam Turner chats with Jon Babb about the world of horse racing speed figures.
Former professional cricketer, ex Derbyshire swing bowler Kevin Dean turned bettor in retirement joins the Oddscrackers in part two. We learn why some counties are still selling out of hand sanitiser as soon as it hits the shelves.
Lydia Hislop joins Sam and Jon this week to look back at a fabulous weekend of racing. The award winning broadcaster also tells of her early introduction to the sport and how it defined her career path.
Racing analyst and professional bettor Eddie Fremantle joins Sam and Jon to look ahead to Saturday where The Oaks and The Derby contenders come under scrutiny.
Sam and Jon discuss the highlights of Royal Ascot last week. Award winning broadcaster and commentator John Hunt joins them mid show to talk about his career and sporting passions.
Sam Turner and Jon Babb look ahead to racing on Friday and Saturday of Royal Ascot and the impact the ground may have on the main contenders.
Sam Turner and Jon Babb look ahead at the first two days of Royal Ascot with their initial thoughts of the races and their likely approaches to how they might bet on them looking at the current odds.
Neil Channing joins Sam and Jon to discuss his varied betting life and the roller coaster lifestyle.
Jon and Sam review the return of the flat and have a look at a couple of Listed races this weekend.
Sam Turner and Jon Babb look at some key races this weekend at Newmarket including both of the Classic races. Donn Mcclean joins the show to discuss the Irish raiders and Andy Holding gives us his bets on the races.
Horse racing analyst and full time bettor Martin Dixon, refreshed and looking forward to racing getting underway again, discusses some of his working practices with Jon and Sam that enable him to work effectively and successfully in the long term.
Leading flat jockey P J McDonald joined Sam and Jon this week to discuss his career and how different racing is going to look when it resumes in June.
The second innings of episode 18 with Richard Hoiles.
Richard joins up with Sam and Jon to chat about his racing life in Hong Kong and share views on how he evaluates racing and his approach to betting.
Horse racing commentator, analyst and bettor Richard Hoiles linked up with Sam and Jon this week to discuss various aspects of racing and betting.
The show is broken into two parts this week.
Charlie Austin chats to Sam and Jon about his personal battle with COVID- 19, playing behind close doors and his love of all things horse racing.
Our next guest is revealed in this preview along with some highlights from recent episodes.
Gary Wiltshire joins Jon and Sam to discuss both the past and present in the racecourse betting ring. Gary puts things in perspective explaining how setting out to go to Worcester ended up a little more expensive than ever anticipated.
Michael Holding links up for an hour with Jon and Sam to talk about life on and off the cricket field and his love for horse racing.
Jon, Sam and Eddie chat about life during lockdown for racing pundits and punters.
Eddie tells us how walking the track has proved financially beneficial over the years and why it is part of his daily routine.
The Oddscrackers have their first outside broadcast as horse racing returns at Paradise Park. The analysts run punters through an intriguing card at Britain's newest racecourse.
In the studio, Jon and Sam are joined by Ross Brierley who talks to us about his project during lockdown and in running betting for a living.
Sam reminisces about his chance meeting with his sporting hero in unusual circumstances. Most of us have plenty of time on our hands, a sporting quiz to help test the mind while we occupy our day.
Jon Babb and Sam Turner look back at the Cheltenham Festival as well as notable betting events over the last 40 years that have taught us not be shy when it comes to a gift horse.
Andy Holding joins Jon Babb and Sam Turner to discuss days 3 and 4 of the Cheltenham Festival
Andy Holding joins Sam Turner and Jon Babb to discuss the first two days of the Cheltenham Festival.
An early show this week. Nick Goff joined the Oddscrackers to discuss the markets that remain of interest at the top and bottom of the Premier League. Interesting thoughts on how the starting prices of football matches can be useful to the professional football punter.
Jon and Sam went on the road this week to the heart of Worcestershire to catch up with dual purpose trainer Tony Carroll.
Tony talks about his interesting career and shares thoughts on his leading horses.
The Oddscrackers look ahead to weekend racing and football markets formed part of our visit.
Jon and Sam are joined by recently retired professional cricketer Will Smith who tells of his early passion for racing as well as tales of leaving the field in supposed agony to watch the 3.30.
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Jon and Sam are joined by Andrew Smith who talks about his life as a bookmaker and the transition to punter, he also gives his views on a couple of Newbury races this weekend and some long term punts at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Irish racing expert Andy Holding joins the Oddscrackers to look at this weekend's Dublin Festival card at Leopardstown.
Jon and Sam look ahead at the Listed events at Lingfield on Saturday, as well as a brief look ahead to some football games that catch the eye on the statistics front.
All three throw their hat in the ring with a few long term pointers for the Winter Derby and Cheltenham.
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Harry Derham, assistant trainer to Paul Nicholls, chats with Sam Turner to talk about the transition form jockey to trainer and life at Ditcheat.
Jon and Sam look ahead to the final test in Johannesburg as well as the weekend racing and football.
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Jon and Sam are joined by UFC/MMA fan Kevin O'Malley to preview and find betting opportunities for a busy weekend of exciting racing, football and the return of Conor McGregor to the octagon. #ufc #mma #mcgregor
Jon and Sam discuss the weekend racing and football as well as looking for longer term value betting opportunities. They are joined during this episode by Nick Goff who gives us an insight into the working week of a professional football punter in addition to one or two betting opportunities he has found this week.
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