Mark Stafford - The Unknown Story

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This is Mark Stafford like you've never heard him before.

'Staffy' is a popular radio host on SENZ, who is best known as the former face of the TAB, where he spent two decades as a bookmaker and broadcaster.

But what's not so well-known is his roller-coaster ride through life with all its twists and turns. We talk about how he died in a car accident, before being brought back to life, beating cancer, getting diagnosed with MS and finding his way to the TAB.

He shares his best match-fixing stories, we talk about the legend of SteelBalls and all the most incredible yarns from being NZ's premier oddsmaker.

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We also talk about the devastating year of 2020, where he lost his job, his sister and his best friend in a short period of time.

How he built himself back up, the friendships and lessons he leaned on and his reflections towards the end of this one - make it one of our favourite chats.

Staffy is such a lovely bloke, who's been through it all. He was incredibly candid and raw in this chat, and when you mix that up with being one of the best storytellers in NZ, makes it one you can't afford to miss.

Biggest Surprise: The story Staffy told about the text he received while on-air from a suicidal listener.

Best Insight: His memorable phone call with Ross Filipo and the value of 'just being there' for a mate. Also, when Staffy explained how he would approach match-fixing in sport.

Best Laugh: The re-telling of botched attempt to record a podcast with Tim Southee.

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