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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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PokerNews Podcast: RGPS President Tana Karn on Taking Tour Out West

February 28, 2020 03:52 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Tana Karn, the president of the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS), to talk about taking the tour out west to Jamul Casino and being nominated for "Mid-Major Tour of the Year." Jeff & Chad also discuss Phil Galfond returning to the "Galfond Challenge," Eric Afriat winning his third WPT title, recapping the WSOP Circuit Rio, and Parx Big Stax XXXII. This week's sponsors: GG...

PokerNews Podcast: Brent Hanks Reveals Details on the New High Stakes Poker

February 21, 2020 13:42 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Brent Hanks, who talks about the return of High Stakes Poker to PokerGO. Jeff & Chad also discuss Brazil’s Pablo Silva winning the MILLIONS South America Main Event, the 2020 WSOP online event schedule, the upcoming LAPC Main Event, and Matt Sesso beating Joe McKeehen to win 2020 Potomac Winter Poker Open. Toss in highlights from the WSOP Circuit Tampa, a breakdown o...

PokerNews Podcast: Guest Brian Altman Talks WPT Dominance; Galfond Calling It Quits?

February 13, 2020 00:44 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Brian Altman, who talks about winning his second WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open title and making the WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open title. He also shares stories from his poker journey. Jeff & Chad also discuss the James Romero winning MILLIONS South America Super High Roller, recap the WSOP Circuit Potawatomi, and Poker Central acquiring the rights to High Stakes Poker. ...

PokerNews Podcast: Jamie Kerstetter Dishes on Global Poker Awards, Doug Polk & Phil Galfond

January 30, 2020 03:53 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Jamie Kerstetter, who discusses her pair of Global Poker Award nominations, why she feels Doug Polk was snubbed, and what she's been up to with Phil Galfond. Jeff & Chad also discuss the Australian Poker Open, Brian Altman's WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open victory, 2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open, break down the 2020 World Series of Poker schedule, and offer their Super Bowl...

PokerNews Podcast: Five-Time HPT Champ Greg Raymer & Another Win for JC Tran

January 25, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Greg Raymer, who is fresh off winning his record fifth Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) title.  Jeff & Chad also discuss the latest Aussie Millions news, talk Doug Polk's perceived snub in the Global Poker Awards, and break down the World Series of Poker Circuit Thunder Valley stop, which includes winner interviews with Jaime Haletky and JC Tran. This week's sponsors: Run I...

PokerNews Podcast: GPI President Eric Danis on Global Poker Awards

January 16, 2020 06:30 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest Eric Danis, the president of the GPI, who talks about all the changes made to this year's Global Poker Awards. Jeff & Chad also discuss the latest Aussie Millions news, dive into the partypoker MILLIONS UK, and recap the World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw Durant complete with a winner interview from Main Event champ Dustin Shoonover. This week's sponsors: Run It On...

PokerNews Podcast: America Idol's William Hung Tackles Poker

January 10, 2020 05:01 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

With Sarah Herring on maternity leave, Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest PokerNews Podcast. This week they welcome guest William Hung, who fans might remember from his 2004 American Idol audition when he sang Ricky Martin "She Bangs." Now, he has his eyes set on poker in Las Vegas. The episode also talks about the wildfires during the 2020 Aussie Millions, Maurice Hawkins capturing his record 14th gold bracelet, the Global Poker Award categories, and more. This w...

PokerNews Podcast: Top 10 Stories of 2019

January 02, 2020 15:34 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

With Sarah Herring on maternity leave, Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest PokerNews Podcast. This week's episode, which is sponsored by UpSwing Poker, focuses on PokerNews list of "Top 10" Poker Stories from 2019. Those include Daniel Negreanu's rollercoaster year, the WSOP Player of the Year debacle, Phil Ivey's ongoing battle with Borgata, and more. This week's sponsors: Upswing Poker and Oddschecker US!

PokerNews Podcast: Matt Savage Breaks Down WPT Five Diamond

December 21, 2019 02:20 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

With Sarah Herring on maternity leave, Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest PokerNews Podcast. Jeff and Chad discuss the WPT Five Diamond setting a record at Bellagio, the Wynn Winter Classic, Mikalai Pobal winning the EPT Prague to become a two-time champ, and Jesse Martin's $2 million DraftKings victory. They also welcome guest Matt Savage to talk all things WPT, and offer a winner interview with recent Moneymaker Road to the PSPC 2020 Platinum Pass winner Scott Bau...

PokerNews Podcast: RGPS President Tana Karn & Barstool Nate

December 13, 2019 04:08 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

With Sarah Herring on maternity leave, Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest PokerNews Podcast. Jeff and Chad discuss the former's recent trip to the RunGood Poker Series Harrah's North Kansas City, Phil Hellmuth losing his first WSOP bracelet, and 2020 World Series of Poker details. They also welcome two guests in RGPS President Tana Karn and Cracking Aces Podcast host Barstool Nate. This week's sponsors: PokerChips.com, Gripsed Poker Training, Run It Once and Oddsc...

PokerNews Podcast: 2019 WSOP Player of the Year Robert Campbell

December 06, 2019 00:37 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

With Sarah Herring on maternity leave, the LFG Podcast's Chad Holloway joins Jeff Platt as co-host for the latest PokerNews Podcast. Jeff and Chad discuss Adrian Mateos' win in the MILLIONS World Bahamas Main Event, the Global Poker Awards returning to Las Vegas, and the upcoming Australian Poker Open.  They also welcome guest Robert Campbell to the show. The Aussie reveals how he found out that he actually did win the 2019 WSOP Player of the Year, shares his thoughts on the Deeb vs. Neg...

PokerNews Podcast: Holiday Gift Guide, Tommy Angelo & Lee Jones

November 27, 2019 15:28 - 1 hour - 117 MB

It's time for the annual PokerNews Podcast holiday gift guide! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt go over the hottest items that will suit all poker players this holiday season.  Plus, Sarah has an in-depth conversation with Tommy Angelo and Lee Jones, the two hosts of PokerSimple!   This week's sponsors: D&B Poker and Run It Once!

PokerNews Podcast: Shaun Deeb

November 21, 2019 17:45 - 1 hour - 137 MB

It's certainly been an action-packed week in the poker world. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt are back with another episode of the PokerNews Podcast to break it all down.  Daniel Dvoress notches his first major title, as he takes down Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas for more than $4 million. Jeff takes us through his impressive run. partypoker Team Pro Anatoly Filatov also takes down a tournament in the Bahamas!   Jeff reveals PokerGO's latest project, The Big Blind, a game show that he host...

PokerNews Podcast: Daniel Negreanu on Deeb, Polk & POY Error

November 15, 2019 17:45 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

One of the biggest superstars in the game, [B]Daniel Negreanu[/B], joins the [B]PokerNews Podcast[/B] for a wide-ranging conversation that includes a discussion surrounding the [B]World Series of Poker Player of the Year[/B] race, and the clerical error that came with it. Negreanu talks about what it was like to find out that he actually hadn't won WSOP POY, and what he'd like to see changed in the race in the future. Plus, what's next for him after the WSOP grind, and his thoughts on pres...

PokerNews Podcast: Kristen Bicknell, Mike Sexton, Maria Ho

November 06, 2019 17:03 - 44 minutes - 33.3 MB

It's a star-studded episode of the PokerNews Podcast, as Kristen Bicknell, Mike Sexton, and Maria Ho join the show! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt discuss Jeff's trip to WPT Montreal, where he was able to catch up with three of the biggest names in the game.  They also recap Daniel Negreanu's successful WSOP Europe, where he clinched World Series of Poker Player of the Year honors for the third time in his career.  Sponsor: Run It Once Poker

PokerNews Podcast: WSOP Europe Enters Homestretch

October 30, 2019 20:34 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

The World Series of Poker Europe Main Event enters its final days. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the latest from Rosvodov on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  Dario Sammartino and Anthony Zinno headline the remaining field, while the Player of the Year race starts to reach its conclusion.  Plus, Jeff discusses his appearance on Poker After Dark.  Sarah sits down with Tony Burns, who we can no longer call "TD Tony B" after his promotion to Director of Poker Marketi...

PokerNews Podcast: WSOP POY Race Heats Up

October 23, 2019 23:10 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

The race for the World Series of Poker Player of the Year enters the homestretch. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the latest news from World Series of Poker Europe.  As Daniel Negreanu, Shaun Deeb, and Robert Campbell vied for POY honors, a couple high rollers went down in Rosvodov that Sarah and Jeff recap.  Plus, Sarah talks about her appearance at the Heartland Poker Tour stop in Daytona Beach, and she introduces us to the newest PokerNews video team members.  We listen in o...

PokerNews Podcast: WSOP Europe is Underway

October 17, 2019 23:15 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Rosvodov, Czech Republic is playing host to World Series of Poker Europe, and Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt discuss the festival’s kickoff in this episode of the PokerNews Podcast. How can the WSOP make the Player of the Year race more compelling?  Sarah and Jeff toss around ideas. Plus, Mike Postle’s lawyer responds to the lawsuit filed against his client, and his comments are certainly raising some eyebrows. Sarah then sits down with Brad Wilson from Enhance Your Edge for a wide-rangi...

PokerNews Podcast: Jeff Boski on Postle Scandal

October 11, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Another wild week in the scandal surrounding Mike Postle and Stones Gambling Hall. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt are here with another PokerNews Podcast episode to break it all down.  A lawsuit is filed for tens of millions of dollars in damages by 25 plaintiffs against Postle, Stones and other parties. Sarah and Jeff recap the civil suit plus discuss what the developer behind the graphics system being used had to say about everything going on.  Then, Sarah chats with popular poker vlogge...

PokerNews Podcast: Stones Scandal

October 04, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt have no problem choosing what to lead off with in this episode of the PokerNews Podcast. They take a deep dive into the cheating scandal surrounding Mike Postle and Stones Live. Joey Ingram's investigation videos on YouTube set the stage for the discussion, as Sarah and Jeff go over multiple points of evidence against Postle.  Plus, the two chat about Flutter's merger with The Stars Group, and what that could mean for the future of PokerStars.  Then, Sarah b...

PokerNews Podcast: Thirst Lounge Squad

September 27, 2019 20:03 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt are together again for another episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  They discuss the top stories in the poker world, and leading off on the list, the sale of the Rio to a New York-based real estate company. What does that mean for the World Series of Poker? Plus, a full WCOOP recap, what stood out during the popular PokerStars series? And it's another win for Vegas tournament crusher Eric Baldwin.  Then, Kasey Mills and Adam Neal from the Thirst Lounge team j...

PokerNews Podcast: Brent Hanks, Jeff Gross

September 19, 2019 17:03 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

Sarah Herring is in Colorado covering the Heartland Poker Tour event at the Golden Gates Casino. So while she's gone, Jeff Platt takes the reins of the PokerNews Podcast.   But Sarah didn't leave us empty-handed, she taped an interview with partypoker Team Online pro Jeff Gross. The two dive into Gross's move over to partypoker, his streaming future, and the state of the online game.   Before that, Jeff breaks down both the British Poker Open and Super High Roller Bowl London, w...

Phil Galfond Opens Up About Becoming RIO Player

September 12, 2019 16:15 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Phil Galfond is one of the best poker players in the world, and he jumped into running a poker site with the same brilliant and logical mind that took him as far as he is as a player.  He recently endeavored to become a "player" again on his own site in order to gain an authentic and realistic perspective on Run it Once.  He also live streamed most of his experience to share with the world and the results have been nothing short of illuminating.  Galfond joins Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt fo...

PokerNews Podcast: EPT Barcelona Recap with Moneymaker, Konnikova

September 05, 2019 21:26 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

We've crowned a champion of one of the biggest Main Events in EPT history. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the popular Barcelona stop on the European Poker Tour, as Sarah has made her way back to the States.  Plus, Jeff is broadcasting the British Poker Open for PokerGO, he fills everyone in on this inaugural high roller series.  Sarah plays some of her favorite interviews from her Barcelona trip. Check out her chats with Chris Moneymaker, Maria Konnikova, Michael Soyza, and the ...

PokerNews Podcast: Adam Pliska, EPT Barcelona Highlights

August 30, 2019 01:20 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt might be in different countries, but that doesn’t stop them from putting out another action-packed episode of the PokerNews Podcast. Sarah brings you all the latest from one of the most popular spots of the year, EPT Barcelona!  She updates the top storylines from the festival and brings you her favorite interviews from Spain. Hear from Dario Sammartino,  Super High Roller Winner Sergi Reixach, Runner-Up Sam Grafton, and Charlie Carrel! Then, Jeff chats with ...

PokerNews Podcast: Ben Heath

August 22, 2019 21:09 - 1 hour - 89 MB

Before Sarah Herring takes off for EPT Barcelona, she and Jeff Platt send out another episode of the PokerNews Podcast! They start with a discussion on Daniel Negreanu's commentary Twitter polls. Plus, Jeff summarizes what happened last week in Rozvodov at the partypoker Live MILLIONS Europe festival. And Sarah and Jeff chat about the star-studded lineup featured on Poker After Dark. Paul Pierce, Phil Hellmuth, Rob Yong and more! Also, how Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent influenced the s...

PokerNews Podcast: Bryn Kenney

August 17, 2019 00:44 - 1 hour - 102 MB

He's one of the top names in the poker world, and he sits down with Sarah Herring on this episode of the PokerNews Podcast. She chats with the new leader on the all-time money list, Bryn Kenney! Sarah talks with the second-place finisher at the Triton Million about his London experience, staying on top of the all-time money list, and more! Plus, she and Jeff Platt recap the week in Rosvodov at the partypoker Live MILLIONS Europe event. A Phil Ivey sighting, a massive cooler that goes Kri...

PokerNews Podcast: Garry Gates

August 08, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 128 MB

That's a wrap on the richest poker tournament in history. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt recap the Triton Million on this episode of the PokerNews Podcast. They discuss Aaron Zang's win, Bryn Kenney's incredible run, and what that means for the all-time money list. Plus, Jeff has a seat on Poker After Dark for "Open Seat Week". The two chat about how Jeff is feeling prior to his PAD debut. Then, Sarah sits down for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation with 2019 WSOP Main Event fourth-pla...

PokerNews Podcast: Danny Tang

July 31, 2019 04:14 - 1 hour - 89 MB

The new poker season starts to kick into high gear, Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down what's going on on this episode of the PokerNews Podcast. They preview one of the biggest events in the history of poker, the Triton Million for Charity. What can we expect from this super high roller field? Sarah chats with Final Fifty bracelet winner Danny Tang about his WSOP win, and what he has planned for this week in London. Plus, Sarah and Jeff pay their respects to Kevin Roster, who pas...

PokerNews Podcast: What's Next After WSOP?

July 25, 2019 18:20 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

It was the perfect title for Poker After Dark: "Main Event Hangover". Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt felt the WSOP hangover as well, as they bring you the latest PokerNews Podcast. They recap an incredibly entertaining lineup of Poker After Dark, plus look at the WSOP Player of the Year standings. Who will go to Europe to try to earn Player of the Year honors? And, Sarah chats with PN Pod favorite, Seminole Hard Rock Tournament Director Tony Burns (27:05), about the upcoming Seminole Hard ...

PokerNews Podcast: World Series of Poker Recap

July 20, 2019 03:52 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

That is a wrap on the 2019 World Series of Poker. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt get together to recap the top storylines from the Main Event on the PokerNews Podcast. What were Hossein Ensan and Dario Sammartino feeling like after an incredible heads-up battle for the bracelet? How good of an ambassador will Ensan be for the game? Sarah and Jeff discuss. Plus, Phil Hellmuth makes another WSOP final table, while doing break desk commentary. The PN Pod breaks down Hellmuth's wild couple days.

WSOP Main Event Final Night Preview

July 17, 2019 00:53 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

$10 million and the most prestigious WSOP bracelet will be handed out tonight as the Main Event reaches its conclusion. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt preview the final night of the tournament. Hossein Ensan, Dario Sammartino, and Alex Livingston fight for the top prize. Plus, Sarah and Jeff recap night two of the final table and the eliminations of Garry Gates and Kevin Maahs. 

PokerNews Podcast: The Main Event is Down to Five!

July 16, 2019 01:39 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MB

Just five players remain in the World Series of Poker Main Event. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt are back once again at the Rio to preview the night's action on poker's grandest stage. Plus, they recap the final table's first night. What in the world was going on with Kevin Maahs, why was he tanking so often? And who shined the most on night one? Sarah and Jeff also make their predictions for the upcoming final table action!

PokerNews Podcast: The Main Event Final Table is Set!

July 14, 2019 13:10 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

We are down to nine in the WSOP Main Event!  Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt discuss the action leading up to the final table of the biggest poker tournament of the year. Plus, they take a look at each of the nine players who will battle for the $10 million first-place prize. And, Sarah and Jeff recap a controversial hand that resulted in Nicholas Marchington doubling through Dario Sammartino.

PokerNews Podcast: The Stretch Run at the WSOP

July 13, 2019 04:57 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

It’s one of the most exciting days of the year: Day Seven of the WSOP Main Event!  Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt take a look at the remaining field and what’s on the line. Plus, they discuss what’s going on in all of the “postlim” WSOP events across the Rio. And Sarah chats with WSOP Vice President Jack Effel and Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino’s Jaromir Petronilia about the recently-announced WSOP Circuit Aruba stop! (42:05)

PokerNews Podcast: Day Five of THE MAIN

July 10, 2019 21:06 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

It's Day Five of the World Series of Poker Main Event! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt link up at the Rio once again to break down the tournament's top storylines. They go through some of the notable names left, who would make for a great champion? Who is making for great entertainment? They recap the coverage of the event so far. Plus, the Final Fifty (Fofty) final table is set. Can Brandon Adams find another bracelet?

PokerNews Podcast: A Cool $10 Million to First

July 09, 2019 07:13 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

The numbers are in! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt dissect the turnout, and the prize pool, for the 2019 WSOP Main Event on this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.   Plus, what big names remain in the event, and what stars are busto. Speaking of busto, Sarah and Jeff discuss the Phil Hellmuth bluff, bustout, and blowup.   Jeff takes us through his experience of playing the Main, and Sarah answers some questions on how the Main Event can draw more women into the field.

PokerNews Podcast: A Record-Breaking Main Event?

July 06, 2019 06:42 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

It’s an incredible turnout so far for the World Series of Poker Main Event! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt recap Day 1A and 1B of what will be one of the biggest tournaments in poker history. They also look forward to what’s to come at the Series over the next week. Plus, Vivian Saliba makes a final table appearance at the Crazy Eights event, and the “Best to Have Never Won a WSOP Bracelet” list takes another hit.

PokerNews Podcast: The Greatest Poker Tournament in the World

July 04, 2019 09:18 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

The Main Event at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker is underway! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt get together for another episode of the PokerNews Podcast to preview the greatest tournament in the world.  Plus, Nick Schulman wins his third WSOP bracelet, Robert Campbell becomes the first multiple bracelet winner this summer, and Tom Marchese takes down the partypoker MILLIONS event at Aria. 

PokerNews Podcast: Hui Wins Poker Players Championship

July 02, 2019 06:15 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

It’s Main Event week at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker! Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt get together for another episode of the PokerNews Podcast to discuss this summer’s top storylines. Phillip Hui takes down one of the most prestigious tournaments in the game, the $50k Poker Players Championship. Hear from the two-time WSOP bracelet winner.   Plus, the $10k Razz Championship comes to a close with Scott Seiver winning his third bracelet, Anthony Zinno takes down the $1500 PLO8...

PokerNews Podcast: Ivey’s Demise at the PPC

June 29, 2019 07:53 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

It’s another episode of the PokerNews Podcast coming at you from the 50th Annual World Series of Poker. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the top storylines from the WSOP. Phil Ivey goes from chipleader to out in eighth place on Day 4 of the Poker Players Championship. What’s next for one of the greatest players in the game? Plus, the antics of Dan “Jungleman” Cates keep Sarah and Jeff entertained, and the two discuss what’s left of a star-studded field in the $10k Razz Championship.

PokerNews Podcast: Ivey Watch Heats Up

June 27, 2019 02:08 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt kick off this episode of the PokerNews Podcast with a look at the Poker Players Championship, as Phil Ivey enters Day 3 of the prestigious event as chip leader.  Plus, Dash Dudley wins the $10k Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, and Kevin Gerhart takes down the $1500 Razz. Sarah recaps her conversations with Fedor Holz and partypoker's Rob Yong. And she and Jeff reignite a debate on the Poker Hall of Fame finalists.

PokerNews Podcast: Hello, Jeopardy James!

June 25, 2019 07:11 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

James Holzhauer, fresh off his incredible run on “Jeopardy!” shows up at the World Series of Poker to fire two different events. Hear from him and his Tag Team Event partner, Mike Sexton, as Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt kick off another episode of the PokerNews Podcast. Plus, Stephen Chidwick wins his first WSOP bracelet, hear what it means to him to have added a $25k PLO High Roller win to his extensive resume. Luke Schwartz and Ari Engel also are taken off the “Best to Have Never Won a W...

PokerNews Podcast: Hennigan Wins Sixth WSOP Bracelet

June 21, 2019 04:56 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Two Poker Hall of Famers fight for a bracelet in the $10k Seven-Card Stud Championship. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the epic headsup battle between John Hennigan and Daniel Negreanu on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  Jeff has some strong feelings on the live viewing experience at the WSOP, he and Sarah discuss what steps can be taken to help the fans at the Rio.  Plus, Joseph Cheong and Ismael Bojang take themselves off of the "Best Players to Have Never Won a B...

PokerNews Podcast: Mueller Ships $10k HORSE

June 18, 2019 03:57 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

The World Series of Poker is in full swing, Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt once again team up from the Rio to bring you another episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  They're joined right off the bat by Poker Central's Remko Rinkema. The three discuss the magical presence of Phil Ivey at the WSOP. Ivey, by the way, is deep in the...$800 Deepstack Bracelet Event.  Plus, Greg Mueller takes down the prestigious $10k HORSE event, hear from the three-time WSOP Bracelet winner.  And, you know Sara...

PokerNews Podcast: Another Bracelet for Michael Mizrachi

June 15, 2019 16:58 - 27 minutes - 20.6 MB

Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt team up at the Rio to once again bring you the latest from the World Series of Poker on this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  One year after winning the $50k Poker Players Championship for the third time, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi wins his fifth WSOP bracelet. Mizrachi took down the $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo event.  Plus, Jeff takes you behind the scenes of the $10k HORSE, and Sarah chats with some of the game's top players to get their take on whet...

PokerNews Podcast: Elezra Calls His Shot

June 13, 2019 17:44 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

Reunited and it, of course, feels so good. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt are together again at the World Series of Poker for this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  Eli Elezra calls his shot, as he takes down his fourth WSOP bracelet. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of Jorden Fox's bracelet win.  1993 WSOP Main Event Champion Jim Bechtel wins a star-studded $10k 2-7 NL Single Draw event.  Plus, structures draw criticism, and the WSOP draws up a new $50k event. Sarah and Jeff dive into ...

PokerNews Podcast: Strelitz Takes Home First Bracelet

June 11, 2019 05:39 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

We're about two weeks in to the 50th World Series of Poker. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down the top stories from the Rio.  Daniel Strelitz wins his first WSOP bracelet, taking down the $5k event against an absolutely stacked final table.  How can the $10k Heads-Up Championship become more prestigious? Sarah and Jeff discuss.  Plus, Scott Clemens and Frankie O'Dell each find bracelet number three, Jordan Young takes a step back from Solve for Why as he publicly explains what he'...

PokerNews Podcast: WSOP Drama

June 07, 2019 06:19 - 45 minutes - 68.2 MB

What a way to kick off the World Series of Poker. All the big fields, and all the drama.  Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down week one of the WSOP. They start by looking at the $50k High Roller, which drew quite the spotlight. Not just for the winner, Ben Heath, but for a healthy amount of controversy that popped up.  Sarah and Jeff run through Sam Soverel's out-of-turn fold in a massive spot, and what other players had to say about it.  Plus, Alex Epstein wins the $10k Short Deck,...

PokerNews Podcast: WSOP Kicks Off, WPT Wraps Up

June 04, 2019 14:36 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

The World Series of Poker is in full swing!  Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt break down what happened in the first couple days of what's already an action-packed WSOP.   Sarah is still in Barcelona, she takes a look at Martin Jacobson's run in the 888poker LIVE Main Event.  Jeff was a part of the broadcast for the $10k Super Turbo Bounty final table, which featured an appearance from Daniel Negreanu.  An absolutely massive turnout for the Big Fifty, which sets an attendance record.  Jef...

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