Can’t Cashout is a podcast series covering people’s urge to bet online. From jumping through legal loopholes to dodging NCAA regulations, see how and why people stake more than just money when gambling online.
Episode 1: Bet I Won’t Get Caught
We’re joined by an anonymous NCAA athlete who bets online and shares why they risk betting with strict regulations lingering if they’re caught. They elaborate on what made them want to start betting and why they don’t plan on stopping. Listeners will learn the appeal of why athletes are willing to risk both money and freedom by betting.
Episode 2: Dramatic Differences
We’re joined by Ryan Roelans, CEO of Better Way of Miami mental health treatment center, who shares the larger implications of the rising accessibility of online gambling. He educates listeners on how users become addicted, the differences with in-person gambling and how the public could deescalate the problem.
Ronnie Godinez is a Miami native majoring in Digital Communications and Media. He is passionate about storytelling and hopes to build a career in the sports world, working for a major news network in the future.
Jervace Mayes is a junior broadcast journalism major with a sportscasting track. Mayes has pursued broadcast journalism as a member of his school’s news crew as well as completing courses at FIU’s CARTA Lee Caplin School of Journalism. Mayes plans to continue journalism in the sports industry after graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2026.
Terrell Snowden is from Ocala, Florida, and attends Florida International University. A former football player for FIU, he is currently pursuing a career in graphic design and has a strong interest in digital media and visual storytelling. He has worked on initiatives at FIU that combine data visualization, design, and communication. His experience as a student-athlete has influenced his leadership, discipline, and teamwork, all of which he now uses in his creative pursuits.
