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PokerNews Podcast

321 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 167 ratings

The PokerNews Podcast, the longest-running news show in the poker world with over 800 episodes, releases new episodes every Friday! Each episode includes the latest news, stories, debates, and gossip from the community. From Poker Hall of Famers to World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions, the PokerNews Podcast has welcomed the biggest guests in the industry.

WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway hosts alongside Game of Gold star and 2021 MSPT Player of the Year Kyna England & two-time WSOP.com Online Player of the Year and bracelet winner Mike "Brock Lesnar" Holtz.

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Episodes

PokerNews Podcast: PokerStars in Michigan, New Poker Documentary & Guest Jack Hardcastle

February 04, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway offer up the latest in the poker industry including a Negreanu vs. Polk Challenge update, Daniel Dvoress winning Mike Sexton Classic, and offer their NFL Super Bowl LV picks. Additionally, they dive into the married poker couple Chris Moorman and Katie Lindsay going heads-up for a WSOP Circuit gold ring, highlight the launch of PokerStars online operations in Michigan, and tell you why the document...

PokerNews Podcast: North Dakota Rep. Jim Kasper Introduces Online Poker Bill

January 28, 2021 17:17 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway welcome North Dakota Rep. Jim Kasper to the show to talk about House Concurrent Resolution 3012, which would put a measure to allow the internet game on his state's 2022 general election ballot.  Kasper originally tried to introduce a bill in 2005 during the "Poker Boom," but the Wire Act stood in the way. Now that the Wire Act is no longer a concern, is online poker coming to North Dakota? In addition, Chad & J...

PokerNews Podcast: Phil Hellmuth Talks NFL Playoffs, Super Bowl & Making Millions

January 21, 2021 21:57 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Chad Holloway, and Sarah Herring welcome 15-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth to the show to talk NFL Playoffs. He talks about his favorite sports bets, makes picks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs, and shares why he's been so successful with his "Pick of the Week" this season. In addition, he offers his Super Bowl pick, shares stories of past Super Bowls he's attended, and o...

PokerNews Podcast: Reviewing the Top 10 Stories of 2020

January 14, 2021 07:18 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Chad Holloway, and Sarah Herring dive into the Top 10 stories of 2020 as determined by PokerNews. Among the stories discussed the end of the Black Friday saga, Daniel Negreanu vs. Doug Polk, the Midway Poker Tour payout debacle, the Galfond Challenge, and how the Coronavirus pandemic impacted the poker world. Toss in some GGPoker stories, cheating drama, and big WSOP online bracelet winners, and it turned out to be a rather inte...

PN Podcast: Salas Wins WSOP, Huck Seed in PHoF & Moneymaker Leaves PokerStars

January 07, 2021 20:05 - 36 minutes - 67.9 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Sarah Herring recap the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event heads-up finale between Joseph Hebert and Damian Salas. They also share stories from being on-site in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, share thoughts on Huck Seed being inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, discuss Chris Moneymaker's departure from PokerStars, and much more. Time Stamps 00:23 | Welcome to the show 00:30 | Jeff and Sarah share...

PokerNews Podcast: Recapping Joseph Hebert's 2020 WSOP Main Event Final Table Win

December 30, 2020 21:41 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Sarah Herring, and Chad Holloway recap the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table, which was won by Joseph Hebert. They discuss the disqualification of three-time bracelet winner Upeshka De Silva after he tested positive for COVID, big hands and moments from play, and preview Hebert's upcoming heads-up match against Damian Salas for $1 million, the bracelet, and title of 2020 WSOP Main Event champion! Toss in s...

PokerNews Podcast: 2020 WSOP Main Event Final Table Preview w/ Player Interviews

December 22, 2020 22:11 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Sarah Herring, and Chad Holloway preview the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table, which will play to a winner Monday, December 28. They are then joined by four of the finalists including chip leader Joseph Hebert, Tony Yuan, Gershon Distenfeld, and three-time bracelet winner Upeshka De Silva. They also break down the Poker Hall of Fame nominations, make their Main Event winner picks, and tell you how you ca...

PokerNews Podcast: Ryan “Hagzzz021” Hagerty Talks Making WSOP Main Event Final Table

December 17, 2020 04:39 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway tell you why Sarah Herring is MIA. They then share details about their respective weekends in Las Vegas for the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and highlight those players fortunate enough to make the final table. They are then joined by Ryan “Hagzzz021” Hagerty, who was one of the players to secure a seat at the final table. The New Jersey pro talks about his journey and preparing to play in the big...

PokerNews Podcast: Stefanie Ungar-Campbell Shares Stories on Her Father, Stu Ungar

December 10, 2020 16:12 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Sarah Herring, and Chad Holloway dive into the 2020 World Series of Poker Main Event final table from the international leg on GGPoker, offer thoughts on GGPoker signing Dan Bilzerian as an ambassador, and offer updates on both the Daniel Negreanu vs. Doug Polk and Phil Galfond vs. Chance Kornuth heads-up challenges. They also chat with Stefanie Ungar-Campbell, the daughter of Poker Hall of Famer Stu Ungar. She shares stories abou...

PokerNews Podcast: Holiday Gift Guide Top Five, Poker Hall of Fame & WSOP Update

December 03, 2020 18:16 - 52 minutes - 97.6 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway sit down to talk about the upcoming holidays and offer their top five gift ideas for either yourself or the poker player in your life. In last week's episode, they offered gift picks No. 6-10, which you can listen to by clicking here. Check out the full PokerNews Holiday Gift Guide here. In addition, the crew offers a recap from the first starting flight in the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSO...

PokerNews Podcast: 2020 Poker Holiday Gift Guide

November 25, 2020 15:20 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring and Chad Holloway sit down to talk about the upcoming holidays and offer some gift ideas for either yourself or the poker player in your life. Among their recommendations is study material to help take your game to the next level, items to make playing more comfortable, fun, and enjoyable, and much more. For those looking to make a purchase of any gift mentioned, we've made it simple by including a link in the show notes below...

PokerNews Podcast: Galfond Solves Negreanu/Polk Drama, WSOP Main Event & Hustler Casino Live

November 19, 2020 19:21 - 1 hour - 121 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Sarah Herring, and Chad Holloway break down everything you need to know about the recently-announced 2020 World Series of Poker Main Event and even hear from Stoyan Madanzhiev, who won this summer's WSOP "Main Event" on GGPoker. They also discuss the Bill Perkins-fueled drama between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk in their heads-up challenge, recap the EPT Online, and talk about Landon Tice's big win in the MSPT Venetian. Plus gu...

PokerNews Podcast: partypoker's Kristen Bicknell and Lousie Butler

November 13, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Sarah Herring, and Chad Holloway discuss the most interesting events in poker this week. The first thing is the recap of what happened between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk both LIVE and Online in the last week. They go into detail about some of the shocking results. They also discuss the EPT Online, the impending Caribbean Poker Party, WSOPC champ Ryan Leng, and MORE. Plus guests Kristen Bicknell and Lousie Butler join the show...

PokerNews Podcast Special: Hossein Ensan, Kevin MacPhee & Mike McDonald Celebrate EPT

November 11, 2020 18:44 - 2 hours - 181 MB

In this special edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring and Chad Holloway talk about all things European Poker Tour (EPT) in honor of the EPT Online, which is running now through November 18. They not only talk about their favorite EPT memories and stops, they highlight those players that made a name for themselves on the EPT. They also chat with special guests such as 2019 WSOP Main Event & EPT Prague champ Hossein Ensan, long-time PokerStars employee Lee Jones, and Kevin MacPh...

PokerNews Podcast: High Stakes Poker w/ Dwan & Ivey; Guest Patrick "Egption" Tardif

November 05, 2020 03:28 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway chat with guest Patrick "Egption" Tardif about everything from GGPoker to video games. They also preview the Doug Polk vs. Daniel Negreanu grudge match, tell you what three Las Vegas poker rooms have closed their doors, look ahead to the MSPT Venetian Main Events, and give you the inside scoop on High Stakes Poker, which filmed with both Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey in the game. Time Stamps *Time|Topi...

PokerNews Podcast: Remembering Sam Grizzle & Guests Kim Stone & Hayden Fortini Talk Lonestar Poker Series

October 22, 2020 18:57 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway chat with guests Kim Stone and Hayden Fortini about the inaugural Lonestar Poker Series, which kicks off this weekend at Prime Social Club in Houston. They also offer an update on the Midway Poker Tour situation, recap the Round 3 High Stakes Duel match between Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari, update you on the Galfond Challenge between Phil Galfond and Chance Kornuth, and remember Sam Grizzle. Time Stamps ...

PokerNews Podcast: Negreanu vs. Polk & Guests Kevin Martin & Kevin van der Kooi

October 15, 2020 13:40 - 1 hour - 140 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Chad Holloway, and Sarah Herring chat with Kevin Martin, who just signed on as an ambassador for GGPoker. They also welcome Kevin van der Kooi, who you may know as co-commentator of the weekly Super MILLION$. They also offer an update on the Midway Poker Tour situation, offer thoughts on the Daniel Negreanu vs. Doug Polk feud, and talk about the upcoming Round 3 High Stakes Duel match between Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari. ...

PokerNews Podcast: Breaking Down the Midway Poker Tour Debacle & Guest Zach Gruneberg

October 08, 2020 14:54 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Chad Holloway, and Sarah Herring dive into what exactly happened over the weekend in the inaugural Midway Poker Tour stop, which was marred by a payout controversy. They also chat with guest Zach "KennytheRipper" Grunberg about winning three PokerStars Pennsylvania PACOOP events in a week. Toss in an update on the Galfond Challenge between Phil Galfond and Chance Kornuth, and it's a must-listen show!   Time Stamps *Time|Topi...

PokerNews Podcast: The "Women in Poker" Episode

October 01, 2020 02:31 - 1 hour - 190 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Sarah Herring offer a special episode devoted to the ladies. The "Women in Poker" episode highlights recent accomplishments by females in the game, from players, ambassadors, and even a new author. Guests include recent WSOP bracelet winner Melika Razavi, BorgataPoker.com Ambassador Katie Stone, Poker PowHer's Melanie Weisner, and Amanda Botfeld, the author of the new poker book A Girl's Guide to Poker by D&B Publishing. Lis...

PokerNews Podcast: Sarah Suspended, Remembering Darvin Moon & Guest Tony Sinishtaj

September 24, 2020 21:01 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Jeff Platt welcome guest Tony Sinishtaj, who is fresh off winning the World Poker Tour Online Borgata Series powered by partypoker US Network Main Event. They also discuss the Andre “PTFisherman23” Marques winning the 2020 WCOOP for $1.1M, Mikita Badziakouski taking down the partypoker WPTWOC High Roller, go over the end of Isai Scheinberg's legal woes, and remember 2009 WSOP runner-up Darvin Moon, who passed away at age 56....

PokerNews Podcast: AJ Kelsall Discusses WSOP Global Casino Championship Win

September 17, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 88 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt recap the final 2020 World Series of Poker Global Casino Championship and welcome te winner, AJ Kelsall, as the episode's special guest. They also discuss the WPT WOC, PokerStars WCOOP, and developments surrounding the Mike Postle cheating allegations, which includes a settlement in the civil lawsuit and both Postle and Justin Kuraitis breaking their silence. Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 03:15 | Re...

PokerNews Podcast: Stoyan Madanzhiev on Winning 2020 WSOP GGPoker Main Event

September 10, 2020 19:47 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt recap the final 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet event series from GGPoker. They then welcome guest Stoyan Madanzhiev, who won the online Main Event for $3.9 million. He talks about his preparation, picking off a big bluff, and the poker scene in his home country of Bulgaria. They also discuss the Connor Drinan winning his bracelet event against Daniel Negreanu, Fedor Holz winning his s...

PokerNews Podcast Special Edition: Remembering Mike Sexton

September 09, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 157 MB

In a special edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt pay tribute to Mike Sexton, whose recent passing after a cancer battle left the entire poker world in mourning. Not only do they share their own personal experiences and favorite stories, but they also talk with those close to Sexton including Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, Maria Ho, Tony Dunst, Adam Pliska, Vince Van Patten, Nolan Dalla, Remko Rinkema, Antonio Esfandiari, and even his own brother, Jef...

PokerNews Podcast: Faraz Jaka on the 2020 WSOP Vlog Grind

September 03, 2020 17:47 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt recap the latest 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet event series from GGPoker. They then welcome guest Faraz Jaka, who talks about grinding in Mexico, vlogging, and how the pandemic has impacted his nomadic lifestyle. They also discuss the WSOP Online Bracelet Main Event with Bryan Piccioli in the chip lead, Christian Rudolph winning the $25K PPC, the PokerStars WCOOP kicking off, and Ant...

PokerNews Podcast: Alyssa MacDonald Discusses Deep WSOP Run

August 28, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 153 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt recap the latest 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet event series from GGPoker. They then welcome guest Alyssa MacDonald, who talks about her deep run in the $10K Heads-Up Championship. They also discuss Patrick Leonard's idea of doing away with nine-handed poker, break down the World Poker Tour WOC Mix-Max Championship, examine the new high-stakes scene (which includes new record-breaking...

PokerNews Podcast: Recent GGPoker Bracelet Winners & Guest Frank Funaro

August 20, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt recap the latest 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet event series from GGPoker. They then welcome guest Frank Funaro, an up-and-coming East Coast grinder who recently finished runner-up in the 2020 WSOP High Roller and won a partypoker US Online Network tournament. Other topics covered include the chances of the WSOP Europe happening, why a player union likely will never come together, Nor...

PokerNews Podcast: 2-Time Bracelet Winner Alek Stasiak & WSOP.com Champ Nahrain Tamero

August 13, 2020 18:29 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt recap the 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet event series from GGPoker. They then welcome double bracelet winner Alek "astazz" Stasiak as well as Nahrain “2Rivers” Tamero, the only female to win a bracelet during the WSOP.com portion of the series. Other topics covered include Daniel Dvoress winning the WSOP Millionaire Maker, exploring whether Daniel and Amanda Negreanu are having a baby...

PokerNews Podcast: Recapping the 2020 WSOP.com Bracelet Series w/ Guest Nick Guagenti

August 07, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 142 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway and Jeff Platt recap the 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet event series on WSOP.com, including Ian Steinman claiming the WSOP.com Player of the Series. They then welcome guest longtime grinder Nick Guagenti, who finally captured his first bracelet after taking down Event #29: $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack for $305,433. Other topics covered include Phil Hellmuth vs Antonio Esfandiari in High Stakes D...

PokerNews Podcast: Tony Dunst & Roberto Romanello Discuss Bracelet Wins; Negreanu vs. Polk

July 31, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the latest in the 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet events. They even welcome guests World Poker Tour commentator Tony Dunst, who captured his second gold bracelet, and first-time bracelet winner Roberto Romanello, who by doing so completed poker's Triple Crown. They also dive headfirst into all the poker drama this week, including the escalating feud between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk, R...

PokerNews Podcast: "World Famous" Pat "IchiiKawawa" Lyons Discusses 2020 WSOP Online Win

July 23, 2020 06:52 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest in the 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet events. They even welcome the world-famous Pat "IchiiKawawa" Lyons, who topped a 1,382-entry field to win Event #17: $777 No-Limit Hold'em for $173,551 and a WSOP gold bracelet. They also discuss wins by Kenny “Chopuh” Huynh, Tony "Panoramic" Dunst, and Kevin "therealkg" Gerhart, just to name a few. In addition, they break d...

PokerNews Podcast: 2020 WSOP Online Bracelet Winners Ryan Depaulo & Ron McMillen

July 17, 2020 19:17 - 1 hour - 142 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest in the World Series of Poker online bracelet events. They even welcome guests Ryan Depaulo, who won a bracelet in Event #12: $500 The Big 500 No-Limit Hold'em, and Ron "MacDaddy15" McMillen, who took down Event #9: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max. They also discuss wins by old-school legend Alan "GladiusIII" Goehring, 2015 WSOP Main Event champ Joe McKeehen, and Ryan "im.sorry...

PokerNews Podcast: Phil Ivey & Borgata Settle, Matusow Controversy and Guest Matt Bode

July 08, 2020 22:35 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the first week of World Series of Poker online bracelet events. They even welcome guest Matt “Bodeyster” Bode, who won a bracelet in Event #4: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo for $97,091. They also discuss the settlement in the long-running legal battle between Phil Ivey and Borgata, offer their thoughts on Mike "The Mouth" Matusow's controversial live stream comments after busting an ...

PokerNews Podcast: Daniel Negreanu Gives Thoughts on GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet Events

July 02, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway get pumped for the summer's World Series of Poker online bracelet events. They even welcome special guest Daniel Negreanu to have him breakdown the recently-announced GG Poker schedule and share his plans to play throughout July and August. They also recap the Poker Masters Online PLO Series, discuss Phil Hellmuth selling his house at a markup, and dive into the partypoker US WPT Online Poker Ope...

PokerNews Podcast: Fedor Holz High Roller & an Inside Look at Rec Poker

June 24, 2020 21:48 - 56 minutes - 106 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt talk about all the latest poker industry news, including the upcoming World Series of Poker (WSOP) online bracelet events, Maria Konnikova's new book The Biggest Bluff, and Fedor Holz shipping a Summer Series High Roller. They also welcome guests Steve Fredlund, Andrew Feist, and Jim Reid, who talk about Rec.Poker, which is devoted to, you guessed it, recreational poker players. Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 01:20 ...

PokerNews Podcast: Phil Hellmuth Weighs In on WSOP Online Bracelet Events

June 18, 2020 04:32 - 51 minutes - 94.8 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest poker industry news, including the World Series of Poker's 85 online bracelet events, poker room reopenings, and recent online tournament results. They also welcome guest Phil Hellmuth, the 15-time gold bracelet winner who offers his thoughts on the WSOP online bracelet events, and his plans to grind from Las Vegas. He also shares details on what he's been up to during the COV...

PokerNews Podcast: Major WSOP Announcement & Michael "Gags30" Gagliano Talks US Online Poker

June 10, 2020 18:29 - 1 hour - 146 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest poker industry news, including the recently-announced World Series of Poker (WSOP) 85 online bracelet events, the dismissal of Mike Postle's civil court case, and more. They also welcome guest Michael "Gags30" Gagliano, a longtime online poker pro with a WSOP bracelet to his name. The BorgataPoker.com sponsored pro breaks down online poker in New Jersey, playing while raising ...

PokerNews Podcast: A Virtual Reunion w/ the 2010 WSOP November Nine

June 04, 2020 02:26 - 1 hour - 168 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest poker industry news, including highlights from the Super High Roller Bowl and PokerStars SCOOP. They also discuss the World Series of Poker moving the Global Casino Championship online. Finally, Sarah and Chad host a virtual reunion with various players (Jonathan Duhamel, Matt Jarvis, Jason Senti, and Brandon Steven) and personalities (Lon McEachern and Norman Chad) associated...

PokerNews Podcast: Bill Perkins/Jungleman Drama; Maria Konnikova Discusses New Book

May 27, 2020 13:50 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring and Chad Holloway break down the latest poker industry news, including the cheating allegations leveled by Bill Perkins in a controversial tweet. They also discuss the Super High Roller Bowl Online and bring you up to speed on 2020 SCOOP, WSOP Circuit on GG Poker, and the latest partypoker US online series. Finally, Jeff Platt chats with Maria Konnikova about her new book The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Mast...

PokerNews Podcast: Voice of The Simpsons Hank Azaria Talks Poker

May 20, 2020 01:40 - 1 hour - 127 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest poker industry news, including the opening of certain poker rooms, partypoker WPT & New Jersey events, and Hard Rock International acquiring Hard Rock Las Vegas Intellectual property rights. In addition, Chad shares his thoughts on the latest in the Mike Postle cheating allegation situation, including listening in on oral arguments in the civil case. Finally, Chad chats with...

PokerNews Podcast: Doug Polk Goes After Vegas Mayor; Guest Fedor Holz Talks Future of Poker

May 13, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the latest poker industry news, including Doug Polk leading a recall charge on Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman. They also give an update on the 2020 SCOOP, talk about the WPT partypoker extension, and much more. Sarah then chats with Fedor Holz about joining GGPoker, the status of Poker Code, and what the future of poker might look like. This week's sponsors: GGPoker, Oddschecker US, a...

PokerNews Podcast Special: Poker Hall of Famer Crandell Addington

May 06, 2020 15:08 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

In this special edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway welcomes guest Crandell Addington, a Poker Hall of Famer and one of the original Texas road gamblers.  Addington, 81, has been retired fro the poker world for decades, but he took time to sit down with PokerNews and chat about the early days of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and how the game has changed. This week's sponsors: GG Poker, Oddschecker US, and Run It Once.

PokerNews Podcast: Mike Postle Update & Guest Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier

April 30, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway welcome guest Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier to the podcast. They talk about his recent signing with GG Poker and testing positive for COVID-19. This week they also discuss the latest in the Mike Postle legal battle, SCOOP update, and the "Keep the Lights On" Initiative.  This week's sponsors: Natural8, GG Poker, Oddschecker US, and Run It Once.

PokerNews Podcast: Sarah Herring Returns & Breaking Down WSOP Postponement

April 22, 2020 19:34 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

She's back! Chad Holloway and Jeff Platt are joined by Sarah Herring for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they discuss Sarah having a baby and suffering a horrific injury. Find out what it is and how it happened. They then dive headfirst into the World Series of Poker (WSOP) postponement. Toss in a recap of the PASCOOP plus an update on the PPC Poker Tour Ponzi scheme legal battle and it's another great show. Warning: We apologize for the audio issues in the secon...

PokerNews Podcast: Galfond Wins, WSOP/GGPoker Partner & Guest partypoker's Tom Waters

April 16, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they talk to guest Tom Waters, marketing director of partypoker. Among the topics covered are the Irish Poker Open, Poker Masters, WPT Online, and the signing of Kevin Hart as a Global Ambassador. They also recap the exciting finish to the Galfond Challenge, look at the World Series of Poker and GG Poker partnering for the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series, and explore Tony Miles taking an...

PokerNews Podcast: Matt Stout Talks WSOP.com Heater; Ted Forrest on the Quarantine Life

April 09, 2020 03:54 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they talk to guest Matt Stout, who was named "Player of the Series" in the WSOP.com Online Super Circuit Series. They also touch base with poker legend Ted Forrest to find out what he's doing during these unprecedented times. Toss in updates on the Galfond Challenge, Irish Poker Open, and Josh Arieh's wild basketball gambling story, and it's an episode you shouldn't miss. This week's sp...

PokerNews Podcast: Screenwriter Andy Bellin Shares Details on the Phil Ivey Inspired 'The Baccarat Machine'

April 03, 2020 14:55 - 48 minutes - 11.2 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they offer their binge-watching recommendations, discuss Tiger King, and recap the conclusion of the WSOP.com Online Super Circuit Series, which included Matt Stout winning player of the series. They also welcome guest Andy Bellin, who shares details on The Baccarat King, the film he's writing based off Phil Ivey and Kelly Sun's exploits.  This week's sponsors: GG Poker, Oddschecker US,...

PokerNews Podcast: Online Poker Thriving, Doug Polk PHoF Debate & Guest Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

March 26, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they talk about online poker thriving during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic including the WSOP.com Online Super Circuit Series, GG Masters, Galfond Challenge, and PokerStars Sunday Million 14th Anniversary. They also debate whether or not Doug Polk's career has been worthy of the Poker Hall of Fame, discuss David "Doc" Sands' being diagnosed with COVID-19, and offer a sneak peek at n...

PokerNews Podcast: Coronavirus Cancelations & 2020 WSOP Update

March 19, 2020 02:52 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they talk about the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) news in the poker world, including a slew of tournament cancelations and how they've impacted the industry. They also take a look at the Super High Roller Bowl Russia, Bay 101 Shooting Star, and the WSOP.com Online Super Circuit Series. This week's sponsors: GG Poker, Oddschecker US, and Run It Once.

PokerNews Podcast: Breaking Down Coronavirus & the Global Poker Awards

March 11, 2020 04:43 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they talk about the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) news in the poker world and offer a category-by-category breakdown of the 2nd Annual Global Poker Awards. They also take a look at the partypoker Live Millions Sochi and WSOPC Ameristar St. Charles complete with a Zach Mullenix winner interview. This week's sponsors: GG Poker, Oddschecker US, and Run It Once. Photo: revolutionpix/Globa...

PokerNews Podcast: Amnon Filippi Talks Return to Poker After Years in Prison

March 05, 2020 16:52 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Amnon Filippi, the longtime poker pro who spent several years in prison after federal marijuana legal troubles. Filippi talks about what happened, what it was like in the inside, and getting back to playing poker. Jeff & Chad also discuss Phil Galfond returning to the "Galfond Challenge," the Coronavirus, dogs being allowed in poker rooms, and recap both the WPT LAPC M...

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