In this episode, I’m joined by ESPN’s David Purdum. He talks about his journey into the sports betting world and how he found a place covering the business side (from the bettor’s point of view) while bringing his journalistic background to the table.
David and I also discuss the recent betting scandals involving Jontay Porter and Shohei Ohtani. We also discuss player harassment, why it’s getting worse, and the best ways to deal with these threats to the industry.
You’ll also hear how David turned me on to sushi, his hit-and-run antics in a G2E poker game, and how my dad switched from a diehard Red Sox fan to rooting for the Yankees.
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Episode 14: Betting Scandals and Athlete Harassment with David Purdum