Rob Davies

Rob Davies, a Guardian reporter and music ticketing expert, dives into the whirlwind of ticket sales for Oasis' reunion tour. He discusses the emotional connection fans have to the band's music and the turbulence of securing tickets marked by dynamic pricing. Listeners learn how tech-savvy resellers exploit bots, leading to soaring prices and buyer's remorse. The conversation highlights the socio-economic divide created by these pricing strategies and questions what it means for fans hoping to reconnect with their teenage memories.

Rob Davies, an investigative journalist with The Guardian and author of "Jackpot," delves into Britain's gambling boom, analyzing the impact of advertising and online targeting that prey on vulnerable groups. He discusses the tragic realities of gambling addiction and its devastating effects on individuals and families. Furthermore, he explores the ethics of MPs' involvement in the gambling industry, the normalization of gambling in sports, and the troubling links between technology, youth engagement, and addiction, alongside the rise of cryptocurrency's role in gambling.