Show Notes
For the final episode of the series, Ben and Steve are laying it all out. Every question, every truth, every angle left unexplored. This is a full-length “Cards on the Table” special, created because there were simply too many listener questions to squeeze into the series… and far too many worth answering.
In this unfiltered, deeply personal finale, the hosts dig into the topics listeners most wanted to know about: • How did prison really shape their recovery? • What became of the money they stole and gambled? • What does life look like after addiction, crime, and time behind bars?
But this episode isn’t just Q&A, it’s a celebration of the journey so far. Expect moments of emotion and surprise as Ben and Steve share unheard clips that never made previous episodes, spotlight powerful poetry, and reflect on the guests and stories that left the biggest mark on them this series.
Honest, reflective, and packed with never-before-heard content, this finale brings the heart of Hold or Fold into sharp focus: real people, real consequences, and real recovery.
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This episode is hosted by... Ben Jones & Steve Girling
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