An Irishman Abroad

There’s “Paddy Power”, the Irish bookmakers known for revolutionising the gambling business and their outlandish marketing campaigns; and then there’s Paddy Power the man. In recent years he has come to embody the brand and take centre stage in their advertising but who is Paddy Power? How does he feel about the journey of this humble family business to the global force that is today. In this candid interview with comedian Jarlath Regan he gives us a rare and personal insight into his journey with his father, the business and the dark shadow of addiction that comes with it. There’s a further 40 minutes to this conversation that examines Paddy’s views on regulation, advertising standards, regrets and whether all things were better ten years ago. To access the full interview visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad - for a small monthly fee you can support the creation of the podcast and gain access to every Irishman Abroad podcast created since 2013 including AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Richard Hughes, Keith Gillespie, Soni