PokerGO Podcast

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Episodes: 202

Rob Stovey
 Jan 27, 2020
Would be the best poker podcast but they don't do enough...too involved with PokerGo, which is great but hurts the pod...still a top 3 though

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Hosted by Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth, the PokerGO Podcast is the home of the best conversations about the latest happenings in the world of poker. The PokerGO Podcast covers the global tournament scene, high-stakes cash games, industry news, and the latest in poker on TV. You'll hear guest interviews from the latest poker tournament winners and notable poker personalities.

Episode Date
Eveslage and Moncek Win Second Bracelets
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Chad Eveslage and Michael Moncek join the show to talk about winning their second WSOP bracelets in the $1,500 Dealer's Choice and the $5,000 PLO/NLH respectively. Donnie and Ducky then preview what is sure to be an insane day on the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday.

Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters

Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p

Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO

Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream!

Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
Jun 03, 2023
First Millionaire of the 2023 WSOP and the Worst Fold of the Summer
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Ducky and Donnie recap their takeover of the South Point Nightly, where Ducky made one of the worst folds in poker history, then Alexandre Vuilleumier joins to discuss his win in the $25K Six Max (17:27) and Matt Glantz joins to warn the poker community that he's still drawing live to pull the $1 million bounty again in the Mystery Millions (27:01).

Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters

Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p

Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO

Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream!

Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
Jun 02, 2023
2023 WSOP Begins with Big Fields and Dwan Wins Record $3.1 Million Pot
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The 2023 World Series of Poker is officially underway! Donnie and Ducky recap the day's action from the $25K Six Max, give their first impressions of the Horseshoe, and even make time for a Jurassic-inspired Family Pot.  The two are joined for interviews with reigning WSOP Main Event Champion Espen Jorstad, 2023 breakout star Bin Weng, and Day 1 chip leader Daniel Rezaei. They close out the program by discussing Tom Dwan's historic, $3.1 million pot on Hustler Casino Live. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
May 31, 2023
WSOP 25K Fantasy Draft Recap
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Donnie and Ducky recap the WSOP 25K Fantasy Draft. Donnie explains his strategy and his experience drafting, and then the two look at their favorite and least favorite picks and teams.  Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
May 30, 2023
WSOP Mailbag! We Answer More Than 50 WSOP-Related Questions
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth wrap up the "WSOP prep week" shows with a special WSOP mailbag episode. On this show, the hosts answer more than 50 listener questions related to the World Series of Poker. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
May 27, 2023
25K Fantasy Poker League with Daniel Negreanu and Matt Clark
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This episode of the PokerGO Podcast is about one thing and one thing only, and that's the 25K Fantasy poker league. Donnie and Tim speak to league commissioner Daniel Negreanu and Matt Clark, Donnie's teammate for the draft. The 2023 25K Fantasy poker league draft will be livestreamed on the PokerGO YouTube channel on Monday, May 29, at 6 p.m. PT. Those interested can follow the league at 25kfantasy.com. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
May 26, 2023
Players To Watch At the 2023 WSOP Featuring Jeremy Becker
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These are the players you should have on your radar heading into the 2023 World Series of Poker. Hosts Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth each provide a batch of poker players you'll want to have on your mind entering the 2023 WSOP. One of those players is Jeremy Becker and Donnie sat down with him for an interview about his recent success. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
May 24, 2023
2023 WSOP Predictions
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The 2023 World Series of Poker is one week away, and it's time for Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth to give their WSOP predictions for this summer. Will Daniel Negreanu win a gold bracelet? How about Phil Hellmuth? What will the size of the WSOP Main Event be? The hosts look to answer these questions and many more on this episode of the PokerGO Podcast. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code DREAMPOD to receive $30 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.  
May 23, 2023
Doyle Brunson Passes Away At the Age of 89
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth open this episode of the PokerGO Podcast discussing the passing of Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker," at the age of 89. Additional topics later in the episode include Triton Poker Series and another win for Jeremy Becker. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code PODCAST to receive $20 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.  
May 22, 2023
Negreanu Beats Persson, Airball Calls It Quits
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On this episode of the PokerGO Podcast, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap two big-ticket items when they cover High Stakes Duel between Daniel Negreanu and Eric Persson and Matt Berkey taking Nik "Airball" Arcot for $1,000,000. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_Peters Follow Tim on Twitter: @tRaMSt0p Follow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO  Learn how you can win a Dream Seat to play in the PGT Championship $1,000,000 freeroll at PGT.com/dream! Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code PODCAST to receive $20 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.
May 11, 2023
We Let the Animals Loose On High Stakes Poker
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The entire poker world has been talking about it, so we will too. Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the High Stakes Poker livestream that featured Matt Berkey, Nik Airball, and Doug Polk. The hosts also preview the new High Stakes Duel match and announce a couple of special items for the podcast family.
May 02, 2023
Special Live Edition of High Stakes Poker Coming Soon
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the big news regarding the upcoming special edition livestream of High Stakes Poker. For the first time ever, High Stakes Poker will be shown via a special livestreamed event. It takes place on Thursday, April 27, and the hosts discuss the lineup and more.
Apr 19, 2023
2023 WSOP Streaming Announced!
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Hosts Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss PokerGO's WSOP streaming plans, Shaun Deeb's weight-loss prop bet, Nik Airball versus Matt Berkey, and more.
Apr 14, 2023
Martin Zamani Wins U.S. Poker Open
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth wrap up the 2023 U.S. Poker Open, including winner interviews with Isaac Kempton, Isaac Haxton, and Dan Smith. Martin Zamani won the final event and the overall series title. Become an annual subscriber to PokerGO.com and receive 24/7 access to the best poker content all year long. Become an annual member by June 6, 2023, for a chance to win a seat to the $1,000,000 freeroll PGT Championship. Check out the details at https://www.pgt.com/dream-seat.
Apr 06, 2023
Phil Hellmuth Gets First PGT Victory!
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Phil Hellmuth earned his first PokerGO Tour (PGT) victory, and Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are here to talk about it. Hellmuth won U.S. Poker Open Event #5 for $211,200. Hear the winner interview with Hellmuth after he grabbed the trophy.
Mar 30, 2023
Joey Weissman and Allan Le Bag U.S. Poker Open Titles
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this episode, the hosts discuss the start to the 2023 U.S. Poker Open, the Year of Nacho continuing, and more.
Mar 29, 2023
Lautaro the God of PLO
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the conclusion of the PGT PLO Series, the upcoming U.S. Poker Open, Triton Poker Series Vietnam, and more.
Mar 24, 2023
It's PLO Madness In Vegas
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back to discuss more results and happenings from the PGT PLO Series that is running at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.
Mar 18, 2023
Early Winners from the PGT PLO Series
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the first few events from the first-ever PGT PLO Series, including interviews with early winners Daniyal Iqbal and Allen Shen.
Mar 16, 2023
Donnie Can't Beat Jennifer Tilly and a Guy Called "Moose"
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth return for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this show, they two discuss who won awards at the Global Poker Awards, three high roller winners from the Wynn Millions series, a tweet from Daniel Negreanu that generated some buzz, and Donnie's inability to beat Jennifer Tilly and "Moose" in a charity poker event.
Mar 10, 2023
Guessing the Global Poker Awards Winners
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the upcoming Global Poker Awards and guess the winners of the different categories. Watch the Global Poker Awards live on PokerGO.com on Friday, March 3.
Feb 28, 2023
Record-Breaking $1,978,000 Cash Game Pot!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss a historic weekend that saw high-stakes poker legend Patrik Antonius drag the largest cash game pot ever broadcast on a U.S. poker live stream. On PokerGO's new hit show No Gamble, No Future, Antonius topped Eric Perrson in an incredible hand with nearly $2,000,000 on the line. Hear the call from Jeff Platt and Brent Hanks on the episode.
Feb 23, 2023
More PGT Mixed Games Winners with Jason Mercier, Dan Zack, Nick Guagenti, and Scott Abrams, Plus $1,000,000 Cash Game Talk
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are here for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast, and it's a big one. The hosts recap the second half of the first-ever PGT Mixed Games series with interviews from Jason Mercier, Dan Zack, Nick Guagenti, and Scott Abrams. Donnie and Tim also discuss Nick Schulman taking over for Gabe Kaplan in the High Stakes Poker commentary booth and PokerGO's No Gamble, No Future $1,000,000 cash game that will live stream on the PokerGO YouTube channel on Friday, February 17.
Feb 16, 2023
PGT Mixed Games with Shaun Deeb, John Monnette, and Eli Elezra
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast and they're talking all about the PGT Mixed Games. On the show, there are winner interviews with Shaun Deeb, John Monnette, and Eli Elezra.
Feb 09, 2023
Full WSOP Schedule Released!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss one thing and one thing only on this episode of the podcast, and that's the release of the full 2023 World Series of Poker schedule.
Feb 05, 2023
High Stakes Poker & PCA Are Back!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the return of High Stakes Poker and the return of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. Of course, there's a fun edition of the Family Pot included on this episode.
Jan 26, 2023
Cary Katz Wins 2023 PokerGO Cup; Isaac Haxton Wins $50,000 Finale
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth wrap up the 2023 PokerGO Cup. Isaac Haxton won the final event, but it was Cary Katz who became PokerGO Cup champion.
Jan 21, 2023
Daniel Negreanu Wins $50,000,000!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back with a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this show, they recap the latest news from the 2023 PokerGO which includes Daniel Negreanu becoming a $50,000,000 man.
Jan 20, 2023
PokerGO Cup Winners, Hellmuth On Tilt, and Handling Chops
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth return for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this episode, the hosts get into the latest winners from the 2023 PokerGO Cup, Phil Hellmuth blowing up, and handling chops. Leave a podcast review and you could win a prize! Leave us a review and send a screenshot of your review to podcast@pokergo.com for entry.
Jan 19, 2023
Aram Zobian Wins Event #2 of the 2023 PokerGO Cup
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the latest happenings from the 2023 PokerGO Cup. Aram Zobian captured the victory in Event #2 and the hosts talk all about it.
Jan 14, 2023
Sean Winter Wins First Event of 2023 PokerGO Cup
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The first event of the 2023 PokerGO Cup is in the books and Sean Winter is the winner. Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the action from the first event of the series, including covering an incredible hero call made by Alex Foxen.
Jan 13, 2023
PGT Having a $1,000,000 Freeroll in 2023!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth return with a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this show, they're discussing the big PGT announcement of a $1,000,000 freeroll for the PGT Championship and more.
Jan 10, 2023
It's a Brand New Year! Recapping 2022 and Kicking Off 2023
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For the first PokerGO Podcast episode of 2023, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap 2022 with a few "awards." They also discuss Daniel Negreanu's 2022 poker stats and give their own. Looking ahead to 2023, Donnie and Tim talk about the big start to the new poker year and then lay out some goals they have.  
Jan 03, 2023
Jason Koon Wins PGT Championship
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the 2022 PGT Championship that was won by Jason Koon. Koon scored a $500,000 prize for being the PGT champion and Donnie was able to catch up with him after the win for a short interview.
Dec 23, 2022
PGT Championship Final Table Is Set
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the first day of the 2022 PGT Championship. Just six players remain in contention for the winner-take-all $500,000 prize and Jason Koon has an enormous chip lead.
Dec 22, 2022
WPT World Championship Gets a $4,136,000 Winner, PGT Championship Kicks Off
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On the morning of the 2022 PGT Championship, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the ending of the WPT World Championship series that included a $4,136,000 champion and then the hosts get into the PGT Championship that will feature this year's top 21 high rollers competing for a $500,000 winner-take-all prize.
Dec 21, 2022
2023 WSOP Dates & Key Events Announced; Huge WPT Events at Wynn Las Vegas
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On a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the big news announcement regarding the 2023 WSOP dates and schedule of key events. The two hosts also talk about everything that's been happening at Wynn Las Vegas for the WPT World Championship festival. Hear about who won the WPT $25,000 High Roller, who's at the final table of the WPT Prime Championship, and where things stand in the WPT World Championship.
Dec 13, 2022
Recapping the $1,600,000 Match Between Hellmuth and Koon
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this show, the two hosts discuss the recent $1,600,000 High Stakes Duel match between Phil Hellmuth and Jason Koon. There are spoilers on the episode, so don't say that you weren't warned! Donnie and Tim also talk about what's going on at the Wynn Las Vegas for the World Poker Tour event.
Dec 09, 2022
Recapping the Very Successful and First-Ever PokerGO NFT Invitational
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the first-ever PokerGO Genesis NFT Invitational that Donnie took seventh place in. They also discuss the upcoming High Stakes Duel between Phil Hellmuth and Jason Koon.
Dec 06, 2022
Hellmuth vs. Koon for $1,600,000 and December Poker Predictions
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are here to predict what's going to happen on the poker scene in December, but not before the duo tackles the latest news including a new High Stakes Duel between Phil Hellmuth and Jason Koon and the WPT.
Nov 30, 2022
What We're Thankful For This Year In Poker
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On a special edition of the PokerGO Podcast, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the things they're thankful for from this year of poker. Of course, Tim tosses out a complete wild card that surprises Donnie.
Nov 23, 2022
Omar Eljach Wins the WSOP Europe Main Event
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this show, the duo discusses Omar Eljach winning the 2022 WSOP Europe Main Event, a shift in focus for the World Poker Tour, updates to the PGT leaderboard, and more. Donnie also hits Tim with a pop quiz and talks about venturing out to the Las Vegas Pizza Festival.
Nov 18, 2022
Negreanu Scores and Best Poker Films
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the latest gold bracelet winners from WSOP Europe and then they get into a fun draft of their favorite poker films.
Nov 10, 2022
StormX, WSOP Bracelets in Canada and Europe, and More
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Donnie Peters is back from Mexico and Tim Duckworth takes a break from moving as the two bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this episode, Donnie and Tim discuss the StormX Invitational, WSOP gold bracelets awarded in Canada and Europe, No Gamble, No Future, and more.
Nov 03, 2022
Chad Eveslage Wins WPT Five Diamond
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth return for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On This week's show, the duo discusses Chad Eveslage winning WPT Five Diamond, several WSOP bracelet winners, and more. Plus, listeners can find out who won the special Super High Roller Bowl commemorative plaque.
Oct 24, 2022
All Eyes On Bellagio
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. The two discuss what's going on at Bellagio in Las Vegas, the latest WSOP Online gold bracelet winners, and a new edition of "Family Pot."
Oct 14, 2022
Kid Poker Is BACK! Negreanu Wins Super High Roller Bowl for $3,312,000
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth wrap up an epic Super High Roller Bowl VII that was won by none other than Daniel Negreanu. Negreanu won $3,312,000 for the victory. Listen to Negreanu's thoughts after the win, as well as post-elimination interviews from Andrew Lichtenberger and Justin Bonomo.
Oct 08, 2022
$3,312,000 Title: Petrangelo Leads, Negreanu Second, Bonomo Looking To Win Again
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The Super High Roller Bowl VII final table is here! Tim Duckworth has the night off, but Donnie Peters is here to bring you a recap of Day 2 of the biggest buy-in poker tournament of the year. Nick Petrangelo leads the final five players, but Daniel Negreanu isn't too far behind. Justin Bonomo also remains and goes for his fourth Super High Roller Bowl title. Five players remain but only four get paid, and they're all chasing the $3,312,000 first-place prize.
Oct 07, 2022
Day 1 of Super High Roller Bowl with Daniel Negreanu
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It was an absolutely incredible first day of Super High Roller Bowl VII, and Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth go over everything that happened. Daniel Negreanu finished the day as chip leader and joined the show for a quick interview after play ended.
Oct 06, 2022
Jason Koon Closes Poker Masters with $666,000 Win, But Sean Winter Grabs Purple Jacket
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the 2022 Poker Masters that closed with two winners. Jason Koon won the final event for $666,000, and it was Sean Winter grabbing the Purple Jacket and $50,000 championship bonus. The hosts also touch on the upcoming Super High Roller Bowl.
Oct 04, 2022
Wild Live Stream Controversy Sets Poker World Ablaze
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. While the duo is live from the 2022 Poker Masters, the majority of this episode's discussion is centered around the live stream controversy that has set the poker world ablaze. There is plenty of Poker Masters talk, though. The hosts get you caught up on the latest winners from the series, including interviews with Nick Guagenti and Tony Bloom.
Oct 01, 2022
Adam Hendrix Beats Nate Silver at Poker Masters
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the latest tournament to conclude from the 2022 Poker Masters. With his family on the rail at the PokerGO Studio, PokerGO Tour regular Adam Hendrix topped Nate Silver in Event #4.
Sep 27, 2022
Ethan "Rampage" Yau Wins at Poker Masters
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back for more Poker Masters chatter as the high-stakes poker tournament series rolls on from the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Among the topics are popular poker vlogger Ethan "Rampage" Yau winning Event #2 and Ronald Keijzer topping the field in Event #3.
Sep 25, 2022
Poker Masters Kicks Off & Jeremy Ausmus Wins Event #1
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The 2022 Poker Masters is running at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, and both Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are there on site. Thursday saw the first event of the series wrap up, with Jeremy Ausmus topping Nick Schulman in heads-up play to get the $204,000 victory. Remko Rinkema speaks with Ausmus after his win and the hosts recap the series' early action. Plus, there is news regarding Ali Imsirovic, Jake Schindler, and the PokerGO Tour (PGT).
Sep 23, 2022
TikTok G.O.A.T. and Whacky Photos On the Eve of Poker Masters
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back together in Las Vegas to bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On the eve of the 2022 Poker Masters, Donnie and Tim discuss the latest news from the poker world, preview the Poker Masters, and discuss their kids' school photos.
Sep 21, 2022
Wang Crushing Stairway To Millions, Grafton Wins Big in Cyprus
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Donnie Peters is on an island, but he finds time to join Tim Duckworth remotely for another episode of the hall-of-fame PokerGO Podcast. The two discuss Stairway To Millions, WSOP.com Online, and Triton Poker in Cyprus before having some fun with another edition of the "Family Pot."
Sep 15, 2022
Allen Kessler's Great Idea To Fix Satellites
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the latest happenings from the world of poker, including Allen Kessler's great idea to fix poker tournament satellites. They also talk WPT Legends of Poker, WPT Tampa, and the conclusion of the Global Poker U.S. Poker Open.
Sep 09, 2022
Jeff Platt Wins MSPT Venetian for $100,000!
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On this special episode of the PokerGO Podcast, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth sit down with Jeff Platt, who just won MSPT Venetian for $100,804. It's a heavy poker strategy episode as the hosts run through Platt's tournament run from start to finish, discussing the key hands he played on the road to winning six figures.
Sep 07, 2022
Does Espen Jorstad Owe a 3% Swap or Not?
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On this episode of the PokerGO Podcast, hosts Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the latest topics from the poker world, including 2022 WSOP Main Event champion Espen Jorstad involved in a situation where Alex Theologis claims to have swapped 3% with him. The two also touch on WPT Legends of Poker and Phil Hellmuth's actions speaking louder than his words. Be sure to leave a review for poker's favorite podcast and send a screenshot or photo of your review to podcast@pokergo.com.
Aug 31, 2022
Barcelona Crushes, USPO and WSOP Online Kick Off
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Hosts Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the latest happenings from the world of poker, including a record-breaking turnout in Barcelona, the start of the USPO and WSOP online events, and the first episode of 'No Gamble, No Future.' Closing out the show is another edition of the PokerGO Family Pot, which is mostly just a "let it all out" session for Donnie and Tim.
Aug 24, 2022
Jeff Platt Joins the Show To Talk 'No Gamble, No Future' and More
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Jeff Platt joins Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth on this episode of the PokerGO Podcast. Tim forces Donnie to drink something he doesn't enjoy, Jeff talks about the first season of 'No Gamble, No Future,' and listener questions are answered.
Aug 18, 2022
SHRPO, Prop Bets, and Donnie's Mom
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the conclusion of the SHRPO series and how it shook up the PGT leaderboard, prop bets, and more. Donnie's mom even makes joins for a brief chat in the latest PokerGO Family Pot segment.
Aug 10, 2022
No Gamble, No Future Kicks Off, More Bracelets, and Contest Winners
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth host a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. This week, the two discuss PokerGO's newest show, 'No Gamble, No Future,' WSOP Europe being added to the schedule, and more. They also announce the winners of the latest podcast contest.
Aug 02, 2022
Jorstad's Stats, Tipping When You Win, and WSOP Breakout Players
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Recording from the set of PokerGO's new cash game show 'No Gamble, No Future,' Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth put a bow on the 2022 WSOP, discussing Espen Jorstad's stats, tipping when you win, and breakout players. Donnie and Tim also talked about the current PGT leaderboard and if they think players will finish in the top 21 or not. Have a question for the show? Email podcast@pokergo.com.
Jul 28, 2022
That's a Wrap for the 2022 WSOP
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth wrap up the 2022 World Series of Poker with one final episode from inside the Bally's Event Center on the Las Vegas Strip. The WSOP Tournament of Champions just finished up and winner Ben Kaupp spoke with Donnie after his $250,000 victory. Plus, Tim caught up with WSOP Player of the Year winner Dan Zack.
Jul 21, 2022
Espen Jorstad Wins the 2022 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event. Norway's Espen Jorstad wins the greatest title in poker and $10,000,000 in prize money. Jorstad topped a field of 8,663 entries to win his second career WSOP gold bracelet. On this episode, the duo plays Remko Rinkema's interviews with Espen Jorstad, Adrian Attenborough, and Michael Duek.
Jul 17, 2022
Just Three Remain in the Battle for $10,000,000 and WSOP Supremacy
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap the first part of the 2022 WSOP Main Event final table. Just three players remain in contention for the $10,000,000 first-place prize. Find out who has reached the final day of play and who busted out.
Jul 16, 2022
Meet the 2022 WSOP Main Event Final Table!
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Donnie Peters flies solo to preview the 2022 WSOP Main Event final table. Donnie runs through the remaining group of players, seat by seat, providing information on each of the players to reach the greatest final table in all of poker. Donnie also interviews co-leader Matthew Su and Aaron Duczak.
Jul 15, 2022
2022 WSOP Main Event Final Table Is Here!
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The sun has come up, but that's not going to stop Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth from recapping the night that was at the 2022 World Series of Poker. The WSOP Main Event final table is set with Epson Jorstad and Matthew Su tied for the chip lead. On the episode, Jorstad, Asher Conniff, and Efthymia Litsou are interviewed.
Jul 14, 2022
35 Left In the 2022 WSOP Main Event
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap Day 6 of the 2022 WSOP Main Event. Koray Aldemir's title defense came to an end, Jeffrey Farnes bagged the chip lead, and plenty of other wild and crazy things took place.
Jul 13, 2022
Down To 123 Players in the WSOP Main Event with James Hobbs and Koray Aldemir
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap Day 5 of the 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event. Just 123 players remaining, including James Hobbs and Koray Aldemir. Hobbs is the chip leader and Aldemir is the defending champion. Donnie and Tim spoke to both of them for this episode.
Jul 12, 2022
Day 4 of the 2022 WSOP Main Event with Aldemir, von Kriegenbergh, and Zhang
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth review Day 4 of the 2022 WSOP Main Event and lead you into Day 5, featuring interviews with Koray Aldemir, Taylor von Kriegenbergh, and Zilong "Aaron" Zhang.
Jul 11, 2022
The 2022 WSOP Main Event Bubble Bursts!
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss the bursting of the 2022 WSOP Main Event money bubble with audio straight from the tournament floor during the most exciting bubble in all of poker. Plus, check out the end-of-day interview with Chris Moneymaker.
Jul 10, 2022
Second-Largest WSOP Main Event Ever with $10,000,000 First-Place Prize
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast and the official numbers from the 2022 WSOP Main Event. It is the second-largest WSOP Main Event ever and comes with an enormous $10,000,000 first-place prize. Donnie and Tim spoke with Ebony Kenney, Koray Aldemir, Bryn Kenney, and John Juanda on this episode.
Jul 09, 2022
First Player with One Million Chips in the 2022 WSOP Main Event
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss Day 2abc of the 2022 WSOP Main Event, including an interview with chip leader and the first player to hit one million chips, Gavin Munroe.
Jul 08, 2022
Big Field for Day 1d of the WSOP Main Event with Greg Merson
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth wrap up Day 1d of the 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event, looking at who played, who is in, who is out, and where the field size stands. Greg Merson speaks to Donnie after bagging up, and Tim provides a "Sushi Gate" update.
Jul 07, 2022
Matt Glantz Wins $1,000,000, Donnie Plays the Main Event
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Donnie Peters, fresh off his Day 1c performance in the WSOP Main Event, is joined by Tim Duckworth for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. The two discuss the Million Dollar Bounty event and Donnie playing in the big one. At the end of the episode, hear interviews with Matt Glantz, Xuan Liu, and Maria Ho.
Jul 06, 2022
WSOP Main Event Day 1b with Eugene Katchalov, Andre Akkari, and Antoine Winfield
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth cover the need-to-know information from the 2022 World Series of Poker as it pertains to Day 1b of the WSOP Main Event. Interviews on this episode include Eugene Katchalov, Andre Akkari, and former NFL star Antoine Winfield.
Jul 05, 2022
It's WSOP Main Event Time, and Donnie Forgets To Plug In the Mixer
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth kick off the 2022 WSOP Main Event with the first daily podcast for this year's tournament. Donnie forgot to plug in the mixer, so half of the episode's audio isn't of great quality, but the show must go on!
Jul 04, 2022
Phil Hellmuth Loses Heads Up On a Night We'll Never Forget
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It's another late one, but Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. On this episode, the duo recaps one of the wildest and most chaotic nights they've ever witnessed at the World Series of Poker. Front and center of it all is none other than Phil Hellmuth.
Jul 03, 2022
Enter the Jungle... Again!
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It's time for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast from the 2022 World Series of Poker. On this episode, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth recap playdown day in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship, Paul James Hizer's colossal victory, and a little tag team action.
Jun 30, 2022
Hall of Fame Talk, Foxen Wins $4.5 Million, and Donnie's Colossal Run
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth return for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast from the 2022 World Series of Poker. On this episode, Donnie and Tim discuss the Poker Hall of Fame's list of finalists for 2022 with words from Michael Mizrachi, Norman Chad, and Mike Matusow. Then they get into the WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller with Alex Foxen's winner interview before wrapping things up by discussing Donnie's run in the Colossus.
Jun 28, 2022
This Can't Be Phil Ivey's Best WSOP, Can It?
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth host  anew episode of the PokerGO Podcast, talking the latest WSOP happenings. What happened when Daniel Negreanu went on tilt? Why didn't Phil Hellmuth play the $250,000 Super High Roller? Is this really Phil Ivey's best WSOP ever?
Jun 25, 2022
Ivey Is Back and Twice the Fun for Dan Zack
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth bring you a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast from the 2022 World Series of Poker. Three main topics are covered on this episode: Phil Ivey being back at the WSOP, Dan Zack winning two gold bracelets this series, and the popular Millionaire Maker.
Jun 23, 2022
Donnie Plays Poker with Neymar
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On a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast from the 2022 World Series of Poker, Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth discuss Donnie playing against Neymar, unlucky 50-dollar bills, sushi-gate, and more.
Jun 20, 2022
Did the Sushi Server Really Pocket $100?
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Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are back with a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast straight from the 2022 World Series of Poker. The duo runs through the latest WSOP gold bracelet winners, including interviews with Justin Pechie and Ali Eslami, and dives into sushi-gate.
Jun 19, 2022
Who Will Win WSOP Bracelet #7 First?
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If you wanted to learn about Elko, Nevada, this is the podcast for you! Remko is off for a bike race, but Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth are here to bring you the latest from the 2022 World Series of Poker.
Jun 18, 2022
Jason Mercier's Still Got It
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Jason Mercier makes his first World Series of Poker appearance in three years and on his dinner break in the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha he sits down with your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters.  Last night, Jeremy Ausmus won his fourth WSOP gold bracelet in the $3,000 Limit Hold'em 6-max and Donnie caught up with him to talk about the win and much more! Lastly, Donnie also caught up with Ali Nejad who was announced as the GGPoker Media Ambassador! 
Jun 15, 2022
Phil Ivey Did Not Win Anything Today (But Adam Friedman Did)
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The poker world always loses its collective mind whenever Phil Ivey makes a final table and today was no different! Adam Friedman, however, had no respect for the collective longing for a Phil Ivey winner pose and he ruined the party by winning his fifth career WSOP gold bracelet! On today's podcast, Donnie spoke to Friedman while Remko spoke to PokerGO President Mori Eskandani about the WSOP relocating from the Rio to Bally's and Paris on the Las Vegas Strip. 
Jun 13, 2022
It's Way Too Late for a Podcast
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Donnie Peters is joined by Tim Duckworth for an ultra late-night episode of the PokerGO Podcast, straight from the 2022 World Series of Poker. Donnie and Tim run through everything that's happened at the WSOP recently, and Remko Rinkema speaks to Niall Farrell.
Jun 11, 2022
Disaster Strikes Our $25K Fantasy Team
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Fantasy poker has taken a turn for the worse at the 2022 World Series of Poker, as the team drafted by Donnie and Remko in the $25K Fantasy league is almost entirely on the injured reserve list! David 'ODB' Baker, Daniel Ospina, and Dylan Weisman are out missing a lot of events which is costing a lot of potential points! After ranting about all their bad luck, the guys recap the $500 House Warming, $50,000 High Roller, and $10,000 Dealer's Choice. Lastly, we take a look at the payouts of the House Warming which, according to Donnie should've paid $1,000,000 to the winner!
Jun 09, 2022
Dan Smith, Chad Eveslage & Alex Livingston Snag 1st WSOP Gold Bracelet
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This show is jam-packed with interviews as we speak with three tournament winners and NFL star Calais Campbell during the 2022 World Series of Poker! On Friday night, Dan Smith took down the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship and we spoke to him after this emotional victory that eluded him for so long.  Today, Chad Eveslage recorded the biggest win of his career by winning the $25,000 High Roller for $1.4 million after beating Jake Schindler heads-up and you'll get to listen to his first reaction. Lastly, Alex Livingston also won his first bracelet in the $1,500 Seven Card and he talked about his transition from cash game player to tournament pro.  Oh, and Donnie gives the House Warming event another go a.k.a. setting $500 on fire! 
Jun 07, 2022
Shaun Deeb is a Man on a Mission
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Shaun Deeb joins the podcast to talk about his intense World Series of Poker schedule, multi-tabling, the importance of winning Player of the Year again, and whether or not he'll catch Phil Hellmuth!  Also on the show: Donnie recaps his horrible showing in the $500 Housewarming, Remko talks about bikes, and the guys dive into Scott Seiver delivering points for the team as well as every other important thing that's going on at the 2022 World Series of Poker right now!
Jun 05, 2022
David Peters Wins $100,000 High Roller Bounty
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David Peters took down the first big World Series of Poker Event by raking in $1.1 million and $275,000 worth of bounties in the $100,000 High Roller Bounty Event. On this podcast, Remko and Donnie recap the action and update you on all other events that are live right now. Most importantly, Scott Seiver is making a big run in the $2,500 No Limit Hold'em for the $25k Fantasy team! 
Jun 03, 2022
Running Hot ft. Chance Kornuth, David Peters & Koray Aldemir
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The $100,000 High Roller Bounty Event kicked off the World Series of Poker and after two days of play, just five players remain. For today's show, your hosts Remko and Donnie spoke Chance Kornuth, David Peters, and Koray Aldemir who will be battling with Ali Imsirovic and Dario Sammartino for the $1.1 million top prize. The final table of the $100k will stream live at 2pm PT/5pm ET on PokerGO. On top of this the guys take some listeners questions and Donnie tells a story on how his wife does not agree with him partaking in the $25,000 Fantasy Draft!  New to the show? Subscribe right now and leave us a review! Join our community on Discord and if you're not yet a PokerGO subscriber please use promo code PODCAST30 to take $30 off your annual sub.
Jun 02, 2022
$25k Fantasy Draft Recap and 2022 WSOP First Impressions
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Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters deliver your daily dose of 2022 World Series of Poker Podcast Action starting with an in-depth recap of the $25,000 Fantasy Draft hosted by Daniel Negreanu at the PokerGO Studio. Supported by dozens of shareholders from PocketFives, Remko and Donnie drafted a team last night and are extremely pleased with what they ended up with!  Besides the draft talk, the guys walk around Bally's and Paris before sharing their first impressions of the news spaces! Lastly, the $100,000 High Roller Bounty kicked off today along with the $500 Casino Employees Event, and the numbers are looking good! New to the show? Subscribe right now and leave us a review! Join our community on Discord and if you're not yet a PokerGO subscriber please use promo code PODCAST30 to take $30 off your annual sub.
Jun 01, 2022
WSOP 2022 New Location Tips & Tricks and a $25k Fantasy Preview!
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Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters are back with the first of many World Series of Poker Podcast episodes as we are less than a week away from poker's biggest spectacle getting underway! In this episode, the boys talk about their walkthrough of the new venue as the WSOP is moving to Bally's & Paris. If you're coming out to the WSOP you are not going to want to miss this as the new venue has many great food and drink options! The podcast will be extra exciting this year as the boys are once again putting a team into Daniel Negreanu's $25,000 Fantasy league, made possible by the investments you guys made into our team! We'll do an early preview of what $25k Fantasy entails without revealing too many of our pre-draft secrets! Lastly, we grade High Stakes Poker Season 9 and share thoughts on the $800,000 High Stakes Duel match between Phil Hellmuth and Scott Seiver. New to the show? Please leave a rating, review, and make sure to join our growing community on Discord
May 26, 2022
PGT Heads-Up Showdown Preview & Analysis
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The inaugural $25,000 PGT Heads-Up Showdown will unfold on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday inside the PokerGO Studio, and on today's podcast your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters preview all match-ups! Fill out our PGT Heads-Up Showdown bracket challenge!   Registration closes at 3pm ET on Thursday. League ID: 40849 Password: Showdown22   https://bit.ly/PokerBracket   Also on the podcast: An overview of Super High Roller Series Europe with the Bowl to top things off as Jake Schindler took home the $3.2 million top prize, and a look back at the most recent High Stakes Poker episode. 
Apr 20, 2022
PokerGO NFTs with Sam Simmons & The Year of Ivey
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Your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters are joined by former PokerGO President and now Consulting Chief Strategy Officer of NFT Stadium, Sam Simmons to talk about the exciting launch of PokerGO's own NFT project that goes far beyond digital ownership alone! After we give you the lowdown on the NFTs, the boys dive into Super High Roller Series Europe headlined by the triumphant return of Mr. Phil Ivey himself! Remko and Donnie end up spiraling out of control, looking at poker's all-time money list and predicting who will be in the Top 10 in the next five years. Then, we break down the two most recent High Stakes Poker episodes that feature a very heavy dose of Garrett Adelstein and Jean-Robert Bellande. Last but not least, we give you a preview and some more names of the upcoming $25,000 PGT Heads-Up Showdown.  New to the show? Considering subscribing, leaving a review, and joining our even-growing Discord channel
Apr 12, 2022
USPO's Epic Conclusion & Hellmuth's Queen-Four Shenanigans!
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The 2022 U.S. Poker Open blew away our expectations and with Tamon Nakamura set to become the first PokerGO high roller series winner, there's was a bit of extra buzz inside the PokerGO Studio on the final day. Sean Winter, however, had other plans and came back from way behind to win the final two events and with that the overall championship. On today's show, we look back at the series as a whole, recap the latest two High Stakes Poker episodes, and dive deep into the mayhem that took place after Phil Hellmuth decided that queen-four offsuit was a good hand to play! Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a review and joining our growing Discord community
Mar 30, 2022
USPO is Here And So is Daniel Negreanu!
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The 2022 U.S. Poker Open is in full swing with Shannon Shorr taking down the first event, outlasting a final table that included Hall of Famers Daniel Negreanu and Erik Seidel. Today on the show, Remko and Donnie are joined by Brent and Jeff to recap Shannon Shorr's impressive win. Prior to that, the guys cover Tony Sinishtaj's epic Wynn Millions victory for $1.6 million and Donnie tells his venture into the $400 event.  Lastly, we touch on the return of the European Poker Tour with their epic event in Prague and reminisce about traveling the circuit.  Join our community on Discord and leave a review if you enjoy the show. 
Mar 18, 2022
Big PGT News: $500k Freeroll & $25k Heads Up Event Announced!
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Tom Dwan and Daniel Negreanu square off once more in a massive pot on High Stakes Poker as Remko and Donnie break down the latest episode on this week's podcast.  Other topics on this show include:
  • The $25,000 PGT Heads Up Showdown 
  • The $500,000 PGT Championship event 
  • Recapping the StormX Invitational at the PokerGO Studio
  • Donnie's exploits in the South Point nightly tournament
  • Daniel Negreanu's high roller win at the Wynn
New to our show? Please subscribe to the channel and leave us a review! Join our community on Discord. 
Mar 08, 2022
What's The Best 2022 WSOP Event?
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Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters bring you their weekly recap of all that's going on in the world of poker. This week, Donnie talks about some terrible hands he played at the Wynn before the guys recap Episode 2 of the new High Stakes Poker season in which Tom Dwan and Daniel Negreanu clash in an epic hand. In addition to that, we all get to know Jonathan Gibbs who sits down for the very first time and makes an instant impression. Lastly, we recap the ARIA High Rollers and look ahead at some of the big events going on at The Wynn this week. New to our show? Leave us a review and join our Discord community. 
Mar 02, 2022
WSOP 2022 Schedule First Thoughts & Global Poker Awards Review
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Your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters share their initial thoughts on the 2022 World Series of Poker schedule, break down the Global Poker Awards, and review the first episode of season 9 of High Stakes Poker. Join the conversation on Discord right now. 
Feb 23, 2022
Ausmus Wins the Cup & Bryn Kenney Retakes No. 1 All-Time Spot!
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Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters bring you your weekly dose of poker talk highlights by a recap of the 2022 PokerGO Cup in which Daniel Negreanu chased back-to-back wins. The guys also preview the ninth season of High Stakes Poker and answer tons of listener questions from our Discord channel! Join the conversation on Discord.
Feb 11, 2022
Global Poker Awards: Who Should Win?
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The 2021 Global Poker Awards are held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on February 18 and your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters go down the list to make their picks. On top of that, the boys dive into the PokerGO Cup, the PocketFives Stacking website, and answer questions from the fans. Join our community right now on Discord
Feb 05, 2022
Another Comeback, Kinda Like How Hellmuth Crushed Dwan!
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Your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters return from an extended break after the 2021 World Series of Poker to announce that weekly podcasts are back!  On this week's show:
  • A review of the second showdown between Phil Hellmuth and Tom Dwan.
  • A look back at all the news they missed since the WSOP Main Event ended including Ali Imsirovic's PokerGO Tour victory.
  • Early speculation on Bally's a.k.a. The Horsehoe as the new location for the 2022 World Series of Poker.
  • The guys also answer a fun listener question that leads to Donnie telling a story of almost getting into a fight in a casino.
It's good to be back! If you enjoy the show please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcasting app and joining our Discord channel!
Jan 31, 2022
Special: WSOP Main Event Koray Aldemir Tells His Story
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Koray Aldemir is a successful high roller regular but any fame and fortune accumulated by this grind pales in comparison to what he experienced by winning the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event! Koray joins us on the podcast to give his first in-depth review of the hands that brought him the win, but he also talks about his road to poker's top, life as the World Champ, and what he expects his future to look like.  Join the conversation about this podcast on our Discord channel. New to PokerGO and want to relive the entire 2021 WSOP? Use promo code PODCAST to save $20 on your annual subscription. 
Nov 26, 2021
Koray Aldemir Wins the 2021 WSOP Main Event
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The 2021 WSOP Main Event saw its winner crowned as Koray Aldemir defeated George Holmes to take home the $8,000,000 top prize and the game's most coveted trophy.  On this podcast, we spoke to both Holmes and Aldemir and caught up with sideline reporter Jeff Platt.  Join our Discord channel.
Nov 18, 2021
The Insane Dominance of Koray Aldemir
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The 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event played down to three players and while many chips changed hands, one thing didn't change. Koray Aldemir held the chip lead from start to finish and he will return on Wednesday with an incredible advantage over this two remaining competitors, Jack Oliver and George Holmes.  On this podcast, we talk to the three finalists and check-in with both Maria Ho and Jeff Platt. 
Nov 17, 2021
Nine Millionaires Remain in the WSOP Main Event!
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The stage is set for poker's biggest final table of the year! The 2021 WSOP Main Event final table is lead by German crusher Koray Aldemir who holds a massive chip lead over the other remaining players.  On the podcast today we speak to Ark Onikul, Vasu Amarapu, Sean Ragozzoni, Chase Bianchi, George Holmes, Jeff Platt, Jack Oliver, Jareth East, Ozgur Sechilmis, Joshua Remitio and the aforementioned Koray Aldemir!  Join our Discord channel.
Nov 16, 2021
Main Event Final Table Dreaming on Day 6
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The 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event is down to 36 players, and Remko and Donnie are back for another episode of the PokerGO WSOP Podcast. On this episode, it's another group of interviews that lead the way. Lon McEachern, Ramon Colillas, Jonathan Dwek, Andreas "Rayo" Kniep, Nick Petrangelo, Preston McEwen, Hye Park, Matthew Jewett, and Alejandro "Papo MC" Lococo. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel.  
Nov 15, 2021
Pain is Temporary, Chicks Dig Scars & Glory Lasts Forever
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The WSOP Main Event is down to 96 players after Day 5 and we spoke to chip leader Koray Aldemir, Nicholas Rigby, Ali Imsirovic, Josh Prager, Zachary McDermott, and Jeff Platt.  Join us on Discord to be part of the conversation.
Nov 14, 2021
Broken Dreams & High Hopes on Day 4 of the Main Event
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Day 4 of the WSOP Main Event saw the field dwindle from 1,000 down to 292 players with Spaniard Roman Colillas bagging the chip lead. We spoke to Josh Arieh and David Tuchman who busted out and while their dreams were shattered, those of Chance Kornuth, Toby Lewis, Dragana Lim, Keith Lehr, and Jonas Hagstrom remained firmly alive! Join our Discord channel to be part of an exciting sweat of the 2021 WSOP Main Event! If you're new to PokerGO, use promo code PODCAST to save $20 on your annual subscription.
Nov 13, 2021
Pop Goes the 2021 WSOP Main Event Bubble
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No one likes to see their aces get cracked in tournament poker, and that's especially true on the stone-cold bubble of the World Series of Poker Main Event. That's what happened to Kevin Campbell, though, launching the final 1,000 players of the 2021 WSOP Main Event into the money. Remko and Donnie recorded a whole bunch of audio straight from the floor of the Amazon Room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino during bubble play on Day 3 of the tournament, including several sound bites from players and raw audio. Join the PokerGO Podcast Discord right now.
Nov 12, 2021
Hellmuth, Moneymaker, and Too Many Guests To Name
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It's a big podcast episode jam-packed with guests. Remko and Donnie have audio clips from 12 different guests across Day 1f and Day 2abd, both of which played out on Tuesday at the World Series of Poker. Included in the group of guests that the hosts spoke two are three WSOP Main Event winners in Chris Moneymaker, Phil Hellmuth, and Martin Jacobson. Join our Discord channel by clicking the link.
Nov 10, 2021
What Makes The Main Event So Special?
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Donnie and Remko recap the Day 1e action, dive into their Main Event snacking routine, and try to figure out which final table from the past hypes them up the most!  Six huge stars of the game, Paul Volpe, Scott Blumstein, Brandon Adams, Max Silver, Joe Hachem, and David 'ODB' Baker, join the show today to tackle a variety of topics but most of all: What Makes The WSOP Main Event special? Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Nov 09, 2021
Off the Rails On Day 1d of the Main Event
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Remko and Donnie recap Day 1d of the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event, with audio from several guests. Maria Ho, Sergi Reixach, Barstool Nate, Barstool Smitty, Matt Berkey, Greg Mueller, Jeff Gross, Hoodie Allen, and Garry Gates are all included in the show, but then things go a bit off the rails when Robbie Strazynski and Ali Nejad showed up to hijack the show. Don’t forget, we’re organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.
Nov 08, 2021
Day 1c of the WSOP Main Event with Mikiyo Aoki and JC Tran
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Daniel "Jungleman" Cates, Mikiyo Aoki, JC Tran, and Martin Jacobson highlight this jam-packed episode of the PokerGO WSOP Podcast. Donnie flies solo with Remko off seeing the Rolling Stones, and he puts a bow on the $50,000 Poker Players Championship and dives into Day 1c of the WSOP Main Event. Don’t forget, we’re organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Nov 07, 2021
Jacobson & Bonomo's Main Event Story & Arieh Gets No. 4
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Martin Jacobson and Justin Bonomo join the show at the end of their WSOP Main Event Day 1b and recap the action. The former  Main Event champ started the day very slowly while Bonomo got his socks bluffed off in an epic hand! While the Main Event slowly moved towards Day 2, Josh Arieh played an intense $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo final table with his fourth-career bracelet as a result. We spoke to Arieh who was on cloud nine! Don’t forget, we’re organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.
Nov 06, 2021
WSOP Main Event 1a Recap with Doyle Brunson, Billy Baxter & Mustapha Kanit
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Day 1a of the World Series of Poker Main Event has wrapped up with Mustapha Kanit as the chip leader. The WSOP Podcast brings you daily updates from the Rio in Las Vegas as the guys interviewed the chip leader as well as poker legends Billy Baxter, Doyle Brunson, and Jason Koon. Don’t forget, we’re organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.
Nov 05, 2021
Goals, Dreams & Stories from the Past with Elezra, Jungleman & Mori Eskandani
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The $50,000 Poker Player Championship played down to its final table of five today and Remko caught up with chip leader Eli Elezra and wild card Dan 'Jungleman' Cates! For Elezra this final table is 15 years in the making while Cates plays things a bit more on the light-hearted side with some banter you can only expect from him! Meanwhile, your co-host Donnie Peters jumped into the Mini Main Event and ran up a big stack. Throughout the episode, Donnie checks in with the show as he goes deeper and deeper into what could become his first WSOP cash! Lastly, we speak to Mori Eskandani about his first WSOP Main Event experience back in the 80s! Don't forget, we’re organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.
Nov 04, 2021
Main Event & $50k PPC Talk with Glantz, Friedman and Arieh
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Remko is back from Nashville and together with Donnie they discuss the latest action from the 2021 World Series of Poker.  The $50,000 Poker Players Championship is onto Day 3 and Remko talks to Adam Friedman, Matt Glantz, and Josh Arieh about their first Main Event experience and the status of poker's most prestigious mixed game event.  With the introduction of yet another successful new WSOP event, the $5,000 NLH/PLO, Donnie brings up another wide variety of new games that could be considered to be added to the 2022 WSOP schedule.  Lastly, we're organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.   
Nov 03, 2021
Doyle Brunson Makes an Appearance at the 2021 WSOP
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Donnie and Tim are back for another episode of the PokerGO WSOP Podcast. On this show, the duo discusses Halloween at the 2021 World Series of Poker, Doyle Brunson's return to dabble in a tournament, and the start of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Nov 01, 2021
Shaun Deeb Vows To Catch Phil Hellmuth in WSOP Gold Bracelets
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Donnie is flying solo today. He spends the show discussing two main topics. The first is the WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship and Donnie previews the event. Then he discusses Shaun Deeb's fifth WSOP gold bracelet win, including some sound from Deeb himself. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Oct 31, 2021
What's the Best Poker-Themed Halloween Costume?
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Donnie and Tim are back with more conversations from the 2021 World Series of Poker. It was a slow day at the WSOP on Thursday, so the duo hit on a grab bag of topics, including the best poker-themed Halloween costume and who they would be willing to back for an entire WSOP. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Oct 29, 2021
Are Bonyadi and Rast Poker Hall of Famers?
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Donnie and Tim discuss the latest news and happenings from the 2021 WSOP. Brian Rast won his fifth gold bracelet on Wednesday night, and he chatted with Donnie about the win, his career, and what he'd like to achieve next in poker. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Oct 28, 2021
Can Jake Schwartz Save The Poker World From Phill Hellmuth's Dominance?
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Fresh off another big final table run, Jake Schwartz talks to Remko about his incredible Fall so far in which he's come oh so close to winning his first gold bracelet. Schwartz also emphasized that he wants to save the poker world from having to look at Phil Hellmuth's face on a giant banner if he were to take down WSOP Player of the Year! Also on the show: We catch up with Shaun Deeb about his World Series of Poker so far which includes many cashes but no big score just yet and Donnie talks to Tommy Le after winning the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker’s biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko RinkemaBrent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.
Oct 28, 2021
The Jeff Platt Special!
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Front-to-back coverage of Jeff Platt's special run in the $1,000 Double Stack after which Remko and Donnie go off the deep end and cover a variety of strange topics! Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel.
Oct 27, 2021
Fast Structures, Big Winners & A Special Announcement!
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Remko and Donnie are back together to break down Michael Addamo's $50k High Roller win, Josh Arieh's first bracelet win in 6,000 days, and Kevin Gerhat's dominant performance in the $10,000 HORSE. In addition to the recaps, the boys also dive into some troubled travel stories, the faster WSOP structures, and a special invite to our new discord channel! Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/kRxbhT84
Oct 25, 2021
The Battle of Bitterness: Friedman vs Hellmuth
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Adam Friedman and Phil Hellmuth are both known for their emotional investment in the game of poker as well as their acumen in all the games. Last night, these two squared off for the  $10k Dealer's Choice Championship bracelet and Remko was on the scene to give you a first-hand account of how it went down. 
Oct 22, 2021
Incredible Runs & Crypto Talk with Bryan Micon
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Bryan Micon used to be a WSOP tournament grinder but through the emergence of Bitcoin and being an early adopter, he turned himself into a rich whale! This year, Micon returned to the WSOP after a five-year hiatus and he joined Donnie and Remko to talk about his newfound love for the game and "whale" status. After two straight days of full-blown Phil Hellmuth coverage, the guys also get you caught up on the recent WSOP bracelet winners Chance Kornuth, Jim Collopy, David 'Bakes' Baker, and Michael Noori. Lastly, Adam Friedman goes for his third straight $10k Dealer's Choice bracelet while Michael Addamo continues to crush No Limit Hold'em High Rollers. Are we in the middle of historic runs when it comes to Friedman and Addamo? Tune in and decide for yourself.
Oct 20, 2021
Exclusive Extended Phil Hellmuth Interview
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After winning his 16th World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,500 No Limit 2-7 Single Draw event, Phil Hellmuth sat down for an exclusive extended interview with us. On this show, Hellmuth discusses how the final table played out, his poker legacy, and how he's kept his ego in check after his massive blow-up in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud.
Oct 19, 2021
Phil Hellmuth Wins 16th WSOP Gold Bracelet
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In an electric Amazon Room at the 2021 World Series of Poker, Phil Hellmuth won his record-extending 16th gold bracelet. This episode of the WSOP Podcast covers Hellmuth's historic night from the moment he got to heads-up play versus Jake Schwartz until he gave his winner interview. You will hear interviews with Mike Matusow, Brent Hanks, and Jeff Platt on this episode. 
Oct 18, 2021
Bring On The Euros! (And Everyone Else)
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Donnie and Remko gather on Saturday night to break down the implications of the WSOP adding two starting days to this year's Main Event. Starting on November 8th, travel restrictions are lifted and players from all over the world can now make last-minute plans to play in the $10,000 Main Event. Donnie also spoke to Anthony Zinno, Scott Ball, and Dylan Weisman as all three claimed bracelets in the last 24 hours. 
Oct 17, 2021
Skydiving, Tailgating & Drunk Poker
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The 14th episode of the WSOP Podcast sees the glorious return of Brent Hanks, the lost son. Mr. Buffalo tells stories of his wild night with Daniel Negreanu which included a trip to the Golden Knights home opener and finding a bag in the pro-heavy $5,000 6-Max event. Brent also provides insights into the brand new PokerGO Tailgate, which will be in operation daily from the World Series of Poker as a place to hang out and watch both poker and sports. Donnie brings an update on the Ladies Event that concluded last night and shares the fascinating story of Lara Eisenberg who took the event down. Lastly, travel restrictions will be lifted for vaccinated players on November 8th and the boys speculate on how this will effect the numbers of the WSOP Main Event.
Oct 15, 2021
Poker is Not Very Hard (You Can Trust Us)
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Your daily WSOP Podcast gets you up to speed on the latest action from the Rio including today's Ladies Event final table, last night's Milly Maker results and stories, and Daniel Negreanu's deep run in the $5k 6-Max. The guys also dive into Wynn's epic Mystery Bounty tournament, which tournaments they'd like to see at the World Series of Poker, and whether or not Dan Bilzerian will play a $100,000,00 heads-up poker match in Las Vegas later this year.
Oct 14, 2021
More Hellmuth Insights, Gathy's A Wizard & Linde's First Bracelet
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Phil Hellmuth still dominates the headlines at the 2021 World Series of Poker and both Remko and Donnie share additional thoughts on his massive outburst at the $10,000 Seven Card Stud final table.  Last night, Dylan Linde won his first WSOP bracelet in the Mixed Omaha event and the guys preview the PokerGO Live Streamed final table of the Millionaire Maker tonight featuring Michael 'The Meditator' Gathy who's going for his fifth No Limit Hold'em bracelet.
Oct 13, 2021
Should Phil Hellmuth Be Stopped?
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Phil Hellmuth came close to winning his 16th World Series of Poker at the final table of the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship last night, but while his quest was unsuccessful, his tirades were not.  Hellmuth raised a lot of eyebrows with his f-bomb laden rants when his opponents outdrew him, and this morning Twitter was up in arms about his behavior. On this podcast, Remko and Donnie share their thoughts on the matter and also dive into a variety of other topics such as a man playing in the Ladies Event once again, and a small recap of the other tournaments at the Rio today.
Oct 12, 2021
Chess Grandmaster Qiyu 'Nemo' Zhou Makes Her WSOP Debut!
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The World Series of Poker brings players from all over the world to Las Vegas and today we had a unique opportunity to talk to Women Chess Grandmaster Qiyu 'Nemo' Zhou about venturing into the game of poker.  Remko and Donnie also dive into Phil Hellmuth's chase for No. 16 as he's playing on today's PokerGO final table stream of the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship. We also break down other ongoing events such as the Milly Maker and look ahead at the other streams on PokerGO this week.  
Oct 11, 2021
Who Do We Want To Win?
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Two more gold bracelets were awarded at the 2021 World Series of Poker, Phil Hellmuth fell short on his latest run at a 16th gold bracelet, and the $10,000 Limit Hold'em has a great final table to look forward to. Donnie Peters and Tim Duckworth handle the hosting duties while Remko Rinkema enjoys a nice bike ride. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes information from poker's biggest spectacle.
Oct 09, 2021
The Monkey Is Off Jason Koon's Back
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Three gold bracelets were won at the 2021 World Series of Poker on Thursday night. Jason Koon captured his first, and Ari Engel and Yuval Bronshtein both won their second on what was a wild and exciting night of poker from inside the Rio. Donnie Peters spoke with Koon and Engel about their wins, and industry veteran Tim Duckworth joins alongside for the discussion. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes information from poker's biggest spectacle.
Oct 08, 2021
The Return of the Mintz (and Brent Hanks)
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Ben Mintz, also known as Bayou Ben and Barstool Mintzy, was a poker pro before busting his bankroll which lead to him returning to college and starting from scratch. A series of events put Mintzy back at the World Series of Poker and today he joined our show to discuss it all.  In addition to this, Brent Hanks finally joins the podcast and we discuss Phil Hellmuth's quest for Bracelet 16 while Jason Koon is two wins away from winning his first in the $25,000 Heads Up Championship.
Oct 07, 2021
Hellmuth Hype & Weight Loss Bets with Adam Schwartz
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Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters bring you daily updates from the 2021 World Series of Poker and today they're joined by DAT Poker Podcast host Adam Schwartz. The guys discuss Phil Hellmuth's quest for WSOP Bracelet No. 16 as he's gone deep in all three events he's entered this year, they break down the remaining players in the $25,000 Heads Up tournament, and examine the curious payouts of this event. The big topic on the show today, to which we would love for all listeners to chime in on, is "What Would Be The Most Exciting Thing to Happen At The WSOP This Year?" Last but certainly not least, we do a little previewing of the Vegas Golden Knights season, how to best experience a game in Las Vegas, and the guys break down their epic weight-loss bets from the past 12 months.
Oct 06, 2021
Everyone Remembers Their First Time
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Remko and Donnie get together for your daily World Series of Poker update and bring you inside info on the best Las Vegas restaurants and hotspots. First, the guys recap the $25,000 High Roller that streamed on PokerGO with Tyler Cornell winning his maiden bracelet along with $833,289 before updating you on all the other events going on right now. The $25,000 No Limit Hold'em Heads Up Championship gets underway today and your hosts wager pizzas on the outcome of the John Smith Invitational before diving into some more local Las Vegas recommendations.  Capping it all off today are stories from both Remko and Donnie's first time at the World Series of Poker in 2008 and 2009 respectively.  Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you for another show tomorrow! 
Oct 05, 2021
Positivity Reigns Supreme at the World Series of Poker
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The vibes inside the Rio at the 2021 World Series of Poker are very positive and your hosts Remko Rinkema and Donnie Peters carry that energy into the first show of the week. Today on the show:
  • A brief recap of the events that finished and are still in progress including the $25k HORSE final table.
  • A preview of the first PokerGO streamed final table: The $25,000 No Limit Hold'em High Roller featuring Adrian Mateos, Mustapha Kanit, and Jonathan Jaffe.
  • An update on our terrible $525 fantasy team.
  • An overview of this year's World Series of Poker Player of the Year format and standings.
  • Remko ventures into another restaurant recommendation while Donnie gives coffee advice that he immediately goes against. 
Please rate, review, and subscribe to our show and tune in for another episode tomorrow! 
Oct 04, 2021
All the Guests feat. WorldWideWob, Jeremy Ausmus, Maria Konnikova, and Norman Chad
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Remko and Donnie ventured out into the Amazon jungle to chat with a few guests for this episode of the podcast. On this show, Jeremy Ausmus talks about winning the first gold bracelet awarded this WSOP, New York Times best-selling author Maria Konnikova discusses being in poker and at the WSOP, Norman Chad catches us up on all of his donations, and Rob "WorldWideWob" Perez sits down for some poker, NBA, and Vegas talk. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us 6 days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes information from poker's biggest spectacle.
Oct 02, 2021
A Packed House on Day 2, $25k Fantasy & A Coffee Rant
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Watered-down coffee can ruin someone's day and Remko gives very specific advice to avoid this type of drama. Donnie delivers another excellent pizza recommendation for Las Vegas and the guys dive into the following poker-related topics on the second episode of the WSOP Podcast.
  • Last night Day 1 of the $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. concluded with 73 entries, registration is open until the start of play today. Top stacks include Mike Matusow and John Monnette.
  • The WSOP Podcast submitted their own line-up for this year's $25k Fantasy league that somehow only has a $525 buy-in.
  • Speculation on the long lines in the hallway and the field size of the $500 Reunion event that has a $5 million guarantee.
Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us 6 days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes information from poker's biggest spectacle. 
Oct 01, 2021
We're Back!
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Hello friends! The World Series of Poker is back from a lengthy hiatus and so is this podcast feed! Please enjoy six episodes per week from the Rio in Las Vegas as Remko Rinkema, Donnie Peters, and Brent Hanks deliver all the latest gossip, hot takes, and analysis from the 2021 WSOP. On Episode 1, Remko and Donnie get reacquainted and set the scene for what you can expect over the next 55 days from this show and the PokerGO team. Oh, and there's pizza advice. 
Sep 30, 2021
Ep. 187 The Voice of Poker - Norman Chad
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Poker commentary legend Norman Chad joins the Poker Central Podcast to talk about his life during the quarantine, owing money to a Ukrainian bag man, pizza choices, and stories from the past regarding the World Series of Poker and his own life as a gambler and poker player.
  • 01:23 - What has Norman Chad been up to during the quarantine?
  • 06:05 - The story of Norman Chad's last ever sports bet back in 1984 when he nearly bankrupted himself betting on various different sports in a one-week stretch.
  • 08:55 - How Norman Chad, allegedly, got scammed playing online poker resulting in a $5,600 loss in a single week?!
  • 19:13 - When did Norman Chad first come to Las Vegas and became aware of the World Series of Poker?
  • 22:20 - "Tournament Player" Norman Chad become the voice of the World Series of Poker but how did that happen?
  • 30:30 - Norman Chad's Twitter game, fact, or fiction?
  • 41:40 - Norman Chad's relationship with Phil Ivey.
  • 49:22 - 555 Questions for Norman Chad with some tremendous answers!
  • 1:04:30 - A game of word association with Norman Chad featuring some great pizza talk.
Want to catch the action live and ask your burning questions to our guest? Tune in live every Tuesday at noon PST.
Apr 22, 2020
Ep. 186 The Richest Poker Player - Bryn Kenney
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Bryn Kenney joins the Poker Central Podcast to talk about the millions he's won playing poker and how he's looking to become a business mogul now!
Apr 17, 2020
Ep.185 Can Barstool Nate Save Poker?
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From the confines of his New York City apartment, Barstool Nate joins the podcast to talk a whole bunch of poker and controversy!
  • 01:00 – How is Barstool Nate holding up during the quarantine in New York City and did he already have the coronavirus?
  • 06:15 – The rise and fall of Barstool Nate’s short-lived online poker twitch streamer career and how much money he’s losing so far!
  • 14:15 – How is Barstool Sports surviving the quarantine and coronavirus pandemic and is Nate getting involved on the dating apps during these strange times?
  • 24:00 – Is the 2020 World Series of Poker still happening? Will Nate make an appearance no matter what? Is he going to risk getting the virus?
  • 35:44 – Controversy! Would Phil Ivey winning the 2003 WSOP Main Event have sparked a bigger poker boom than Chris Moneymaker winning?
  • 57:05 – 555 Questions with Barstool Nate
  • 1:07:30 – A game of word association with your favorite Barstool Sports personalities.
  • 1:12:50 – Barstool Nate’s Quarantine Life Tips.
New to the podcast? Tune in live every Tuesday at 12:00pm PT/3:00 pm ET on our YouTube channel. 
Apr 01, 2020
Ep. 184 Poker & Science with Liv Boeree
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Poker champ and science expert Liv Boeree joins the podcast to help Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema through these trying times. 
  • 00:50 - How has Liv Boeree been holding up during the quarantine?
  • 03:10 - How COVID-19 increased or decreased Liv Boeree's confidence in humanity?
  • 05:25 - Liv made a video on the 7 worst takes regarding the coronavirus, was this fun or painful having to make this?
  • 07:10 - What is Liv most concerned about regarding the global pandemic?
  • 13:00 - Brent Hanks shares his experience with his youngest son falling ill during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • 17:00 - GIMME THE ODDS: A game where Liv Boeree gives us the odds on five hot topics! Does Liv Boeree think the 2020 WSOP will happen? Are we living in a simulation? Is Igor Kurganov actually a very intelligent robot?
  • 30:55 - Liv Boeree is officially retired from poker!
  • 34:34 - 555 Questions for Liv Boeree!
  • 43:20 - Snap-Call! A game of word association with Liv Boeree.
  • 48:05 - Some questions from the chat and viewers to wrap up the show including some talk about psychedelics. 
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Mar 25, 2020
Ep. 183 The Impact of the Coronavirus on Poker
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema break down the cancellation of major events due to the coronavirus and the impact it could have on the World Series of Poker and other major events. The guys also review the Global Poker Awards and discuss who’s on their Mt. Rushmore of Poker!
  • 01:35 – How will the spread of the coronavirus impact live poker tournaments and most importantly the World Series of Poker?
  • 06:40 – Cancellations and postponements due to the coronavirus in the world of poker.
  • 12:20 – Is the coronavirus strangely going to have a positive impact on the state of online poker in the USA?
  • 16:11 – High Stakes Poker is back, and we relive the epic hand of Sammy Farha vs Barry Greenstein from Season 1.
  • 23:35 – Brent and Remko break down the epic aces vs kings hand, how different this hand would’ve played out in 2020, and what has Barry Greenstein been up to?
  • 28:20 – A game of “YES OR NO” with Brent Hanks who’s subjected to five strong statements he will agree or disagree with.
  • 30:00 – The Global Poker Awards, where were the poker players?
  • 34:10 – The Mount Rushmore of Poker! Who belongs on there? Johnny Chan? Erik Seidel? Let us know in the comments who you think belongs.
  • 45:15 – Are reserved games ruining live poker in Las Vegas?
  • 52:00 – The high roller action in Sochi where the partypoker MILLIONS Super High Roller Series has brought out all the big names including Phil Ivey!
New to the podcast? Subscribe right now via your favorite podcasting app or catch us live on YouTube at 12pm PT/3pm ET/9pm CET every Tuesday!
Mar 11, 2020
Ep. 183 A Perky Life & Antonio's Affliction
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Antonio Esfandiari and Bill Perkins join Brent and Remko on the Poker Central Podcast to talk about High Stakes Poker, Die With Zero, and did Stu Ungar cheat to win the 1997 WSOP Main Event?
  • 00:40 – Today on the show, breaking down all topics.
  • 01:50 – Is Brent Hanks okay? Has the Corona Virus entered the Hanks household?
  • 04:30 – Watch a full hand of High Stakes Poker Season 1 featuring Antonio Esfandiari and Daniel Negreanu laying it all on the line!
  • 11:26 – Antonio Esfandiari breaks down the big pot from Season 1 of High Stakes Poker vs Daniel Negreanu.
  • 13:28 – Was $100,000 a big loss for Antonio Esfandiari on High Stakes Poker, and will The Magician return on Season 8?
  • 15:35 – We speculate on what the future of High Stakes Poker will look like!
  • 19:30 – Antonio Esfandiari tells the story of “stealing” the watch of his boss and getting his start in magic!
  • 23:40 – Bill Perkins joins the show! Will he Die With Zero?
  • 27:50 – A Bill Perkins Thirst Lounge Update, is it still in progress?
  • 29:40 – Putting Brent Hanks on the spot! YES OR NO! This segment is highly controversial.
  • 31:30 – Brent Hanks screwed up during his poker career, he explains.
  • 32:50 – Did Stu Ungar cheat to win the 1997 World Series of Poker Main Event?
  • 36:30 – Will the Corona Virus bring the 2020 World Series of Poker to a halt?
  • 41:00 – The Poker Player Death Pool!
  • 45:15 – SNAP CALL! A game of Word Association with Brent Hanks.
  • 47:15 – Breaking down the upcoming high stakes action on PokerGO including Super High Roller Bowl Russia.
Mar 04, 2020
Ep. 182 Huge Wins & Losses with Matt Berkey
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Remko Rinkema is joined by Matt Berkey to talk about Solve For Why, Poker Out Loud, his play at the highest stakes, million-dollar swings, and going through a tough time where a family tragedy went hand in hand with his biggest downswing.
  • 00:20 – Celebrating the fact that Brent Hanks is NOT on this podcast and Matt Berkey makes us aware of some of the silliness of your favorite co-host.
  • 01:20 – How did “Poker Out Loud” become a thing on Solve For Why?
  • 05:00 – The first time “Poker Out Loud” was organized, how did it play out in real life and what were the biggest takeaways?
  • 09:25 – How did Solve For Why start and where does it sit in the current climate of poker coaching and teaching?
  • 12:18 – How does Matt Berkey marry his playing style and through process with teaching beginning players how to approach a game of poker?
  • 15:45 – Does Matt Berkey’s style make him a winning online poker player?
  • 18:45 – A businessman was banned from playing a huge poker game because he was winning too much! Berkey explains.
  • 21:45 – How did Berkey play the highest stakes? Did he have a backer?
  • 24:00 – The longest and most painful walk to his car after a massive session at ARIA where he has the biggest swings of his life in a single session.
  • 26:50 – What is the state of the poker coaching industry?
  • 32:00 – How much money could Matt Berkey win if he focused solely on playing poker?
  • 35:13 – What would the Matt Berkey Challenge look like if he were to do something like Phil Galfond, and his takes on the Galfond Challenge.
  • 38:15 – A life-changing moment for Matt Berkey during his biggest downswing his mother passed away and his grandma was diagnosed terminally ill.
  • 40:40 - Disconnecting from the game of poker when the traveled back home to be with his family.
  • 42:20 – How much of Matt Berkey’s success is because of talent and how much is hard work and dedication?
  • 48:00 – Questions from the fans and some banter!
  • 50:15 – Matt Berkey’s Phil Ivey story from the World Series of Poker.
  • 52:30 – A game of word association with Matt Berkey!
  • 58:02 – Matt Berkey is heading to the LAPC to play the Main Event, what makes that series and event so good?
  • 1:00:15 – The Solve For Why Academy, everything you need to know.
  • 1:04:00 – A Solve For Why Meet-Up Game in Austin, Texas! Don’t miss it!
New to the podcast? Check out us live on YouTube weekly at 12pm PT/3pm ET/9pm CET or subscribe to the podcast feed! 
Feb 26, 2020
Ep. 181 The Poker World According to Joey Ingram
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Joey Ingram joins Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema to talk about the Galfond Challenge, the state of online poker, private games in Las Vegas, a potential Poker All-Stars Game, Zillion Beers, and some YouTube drama.
  • 00:35 – Does poker need more drama and controversy? Does the game benefit from beefs and people hating on each other?
  • 04:12 – Is calling people out the best way for Luke Schwartz to stay relevant?
  • 07:12 – What type of content would Joey Ingram want to make if popularity wasn’t part of the conversation?
  • 08:24 – The Galfond Challenge! Joey Ingram breaks it down and gives his insights into whether Phil can bounce back and how VeniVidi does it.
  • 14:00 – How would Joey Ingram do against Phil Galfond?
  • 15:30 – Joey Ingram first gained popularity through doing crazy challenges, so we present him with some unique challenges that he should undertake!
  • 22:00 – Is online poker still profitable for average pros and what’s the state of private games in Las Vegas? Is Joey Ingram playing high stakes PLO private games?
  • 27:50 – How would Joey Ingram handle a “Poker All Star Game” after the big success of the recent changes to the NBA All-Star Game.
  • 34:30 – Passion for poker, Rob Yong and Phil Nagy, how does Joey Ingram look at these very different characters who both are heading up online poker sites.
  • 39:20 – Zillion Beers! Can poker do something like what Barstool Sports did, selling $1.5 million on merchandise in just 11 days.
  • 45:10 – A game of word association with Joey Ingram on Donald Trump, Tiger Woods, Leonardo DiCaprio, Connor McGregor, and Hugh Hefner.
  • 50:40 – YouTube drama, what is going on with tons of poker channels receiving strikes and some channels getting shut down?
New to the podcast? Subscribe right now and leave us those five-star reviews or check us out live on YouTube every Tuesday at 12pm PT/3pm ET/9pm CET.  
Feb 19, 2020
Ep. 180 The Highest Stakes with Jason Koon
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High Stakes legend Jason Koon joins Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema on the Poker Central Podcast to talk about his dedication to the game, the highest stakes he’s ever played, and some of the craziest stuff he’s encountered over the course of his career.
  • 01:07 – What has Jason Koon has been up to lately?
  • 05:55 – Jason Koon’s travel tips and connecting with his friends up in Vancouver such as Ben Tollerene.
  • 08:30 – Would Jason Koon have the upper hand over his best friends, Isaac Haxton, Ben Tollerene, and David Benefield at No Limit Hold’em these days?
  • 10:45 – Jason Koon battled Phil Ivey for many days in a row at heads-up No Limit Hold’em and his insights are incredible!
  • 17:40 – Massive Short Deck action at the Triton High Roller Series versus Phil Ivey and what are the biggest stakes Jason has ever seen?
  • 21:00 – The difference between the highest stakes tournaments and cash games.
  • 23:20 – High Stakes Poker is poker entertainment, so how do these shows come together and does Jason Koon qualify?
  • 27:18 – Jason Koon’s take on the Galfond Challenge, going through massive losing streaks, and how he thinks Phil is handling this tough situation being stuck a lot of money.
  • 33:00 – What’s involved to bring High Stakes Poker back, and if he’s involved, how much is Jason Koon sitting down with?
  • 36:40 – Speaking of High Stakes Poker legends, what happened to Brad Booth? Jason Koon has a tremendous story.
  • 37:45 – Jason Koon gives us a unique insight into the world of the Triton High Rollers, Paul Phua, Richard Yong, Triton Player of the Year, and all that goes along with it.
  • 43:30 – Jason Koon’s first Macau trip with David Benefield, playing high stakes and learning on the job.
  • 44:55 – Jason Koon’s upcoming action including the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Sochi series including the inaugural Super High Roller Bowl Russia event.
  • 51:00 – The brightest minds in poker according to Jason Koon.
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Feb 11, 2020
Ep. 179 HIGH STAKES POKER IS BACK!
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Brent and Remko break down the return of High Stakes Poker, their dream lineups, a lot of Super Bowl gambling talk, and the health and safety of the Galfond family.
  • 00:30 – Brent & Remko break down the return of High Stakes Poker on PokerGO.
  • 03:01 – Brent Hanks gives his dream High Stakes Poker lineup which doesn’t include Phil Ivey but he wants Jason Koon & Bryn Kenney to be front and center!
  • 06:30 – Remko Rinkema breaks down his dream High Stakes Poker lineup that features Nick Schulman, Rick Salomon, and Maria Ho.
  • 11:30 – How would a top tournament pro like Stephen Chidwick fare on High Stakes Poker?
  • 13:14 – High Stakes Poker, should it be live on televised TV shows like in the old days?
  • 15:25 – Brent and Remko go over their Super Bowl Sunday bets, food, and drinks.
  • 21:10 – Poker legend Doyle Brunson has bet at least $20,000 on the Super Bowl every year since the first one in 1970!
  • 25:30 – Why it’s great for poker that Barstool Sports was sold to Penn Gaming.
  • 28:00 – Uncle Ron’s big day at the Super Bowl.
  • 30:30 – Looking back on Super High Roller Bowl Australia and the Australian Poker Open.
  • 36:45 – Brent and Remko are entering a sports depression, what will they occupy their gambling minds with until the next big sporting event rolls around?
  • 40:05 – Is Farah Galfond going to be okay? The Galfond Challenge is still fully off the rails!
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Feb 05, 2020
Ep. 177 Australian Poker Open Hype & Is Galfond Washed Up?
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Brent and Remko are back with another live show on YouTube in which they tackled a bunch of topics including the Galfond Challenge, the Global Poker Awards, some Aussie Millions Main Event controversy and the Australian Poker Open on PokerGO.
  • 00:40 –Brent’s adventures on the Peloton and Antonio Esfandiari joining the Bob Menery Podcast.
  • 06:45 – Poker Books! Antonio Esfandiari started with Winning Low Limit Hold’em by Lee Jones, but what sucked Brent and Remko into the game?
  • 09:05 – Recapping the Aussie Millions Main Event, Brent’s newfound love for Twitch, and some big-time controversy regarding the deal that was made at the final table!
  • 18:45 – Erik Seidel segment – Brent’s favorite player and quite possibly his father.
  • 22:12 – Should Phil Galfond forfeit the Galfond Challenge after being in a giant hole after only a few days of play against Venividi?
  • 27:53 – Recapping the Australian Poker Open so far with big runs from Mike Watson and Andras Nemeth and tons of stars in contention.
  • 32:20 – Breaking down our favorite categories in the Global Poker Awards, for which sadly this amazing podcast has not been nominated!
  • 36:50 – Brent and Remko’s favorite Super Bowl pro bets.
  • 41:20 – Honoring Producer John and Host Jeff with their nomination for a Global Poker Awards for Media Content of the Year.
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Jan 28, 2020
Ep. 177 Awards Season & Galfond Challenge
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Recorded live for the first time and broadcast on YouTube, Brent and Remko tackled some hard-hitting topics!
  • 01:13 – This week on the show! Breaking down the semifinal of the Global Poker Awards, Galfond Challenge, and all the action down in Australia.
  • 01:58 – Brent & Remko recap their weekend in which they attended a Black Keys concert and Brent bought a Peloton bike in an attempt to stop being fat.
  • 05:45 – Breaking down the Global Poker Awards semifinals including Doug Polk being snubbed despite having the most popular YouTube channel in all of poker.
  • 13:25 – What was the final table performance of the year? Alex Foxen in the Five Diamond or Hossein Ensan in the WSOP Main Event?
  • 16:10 – Twitter Personality of the Year, who do we like best?
  • 19:10 – The Aussie Millions will be live on PokerGO, who will take down the Main Event? Will Erik Seidel do one better than his second place back in 2008?
  • 24:50 – The Australia Quiz! How well does Brent Hanks know the land Down Under?
  • 28:00 – What do the Super Bowl parties for Brent & Remko look like and what bets do they like?
  • 31:00 – Previewing the Australian Poker Open at Star Gold Coast! (which will be live on PokerGO) and Brent explains why he’s scared of going to the beach.
  • 34:30 – Previewing the Galfond Challenge in which Phil Galfond takes on some of the sharpest minds in the game at heads up online Pot Limit Omaha.
  • 41:45 – Breaking down the $2,000,000 HKD Player of the Year race at the Triton High Roller Series!
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Jan 22, 2020
Ep. 176 2020 Predictions & Hanks’ Horrible Holidays
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The Poker Central Podcast is back! After a month hiatus, we’re back with another show and the promise the go live on YouTube every Monday starting on January 22nd. The podcast will remain in the audio format as well for those catching us on the go, but make sure to check us out live as well to ask questions live on the show and interact with your hosts Remko Rinkema and Brent Hanks. This week on the show, Remko and Brent recap their holidays away from the game of poker before diving in the hottest topics in the game including the partypoker UK Millions Main Event, a look back at the WPT Five Diamond final table, the upcoming Global Poker Awards, a potential DraftKings winner controversy, Mike Postle dodging his pending lawsuit, and much more!
  • 01:50 – Hanks’ Horrible Holiday, the uncut story of a National Lampoon level string of disasters that ended Brent Hanks’ 2019.
  • 08:00 – Brent Hanks doesn’t believe in New Years Resolutions but he’s bought a Peloton for his wife. What a brave man!
  • 09:00 – Remko went to Austin, Texas and is now much rounder than before and he’s dealing with a hearing problem because of the overly loud piano bar.
  • 11:00 – Brent & Remko’s 2020 Poker Predictions (but Brent doesn’t stick to the rules and brings up the Buffalo Bills).
  • 16:55 – Recapping the partypoker UK Millions Main Event won by Anton Suarez for $1,000,000 on PokerGO.
  • 22:05 – Looking back on the WPT Five Diamond final table won by Alex Foxen for $1.6 million.
  • 25:30 – The 2019 Global Poker Awards will be streamed on PokerGO on March 6 and there are exciting new categories to look forward to!
  • 29:30 – The DraftKings Million Dollar Challenge was won by the better half of a DFS pro and speculations are swirling on whether or not she made her own line-ups.
  • 34:00 – Mike Postle is ducking being served the papers for the lawsuit about the alleged cheating scandal. Now what?
  • 36:00 – Breaking down the 2020 WSOP Schedule and whether or not Brent will play any events this year.
  • 37:40 – Brent and Remko break down all the live poker action on PokerGO including Dolly’s Game, Poker After Dark, the Australian Poker Open, Super High Roller Bowl Australia and the Aussie Millions.
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Jan 14, 2020
Ep. 175 Welcome to the Kitty Kuo Universe!
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This week on the Poker Central Podcast, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined by Kitty Kuo who talks about her life as a poker pro, who the most handsome men in poker are, and how she spent $150,000 during one day of shopping in Paris!
Dec 13, 2019
Ep. 174 The Irishman & Vanderpump Rules!
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Brent & Remko and joined this week by reality TV star Tom Schwartz and producer of The Irishman, Randall Emmett. Both stars played on Poker After Dark and made some time to talk about their passion for poker, the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules and whether or not The Irishman will win an Oscar!
  • 00:40 – Breaking down Poker After Dark “Whales vs. Wizards” featuring poker fan Tom Schwartz and back-to-back high roller champ Randall Emmett.
  • 02:15 – Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz talks about where his passion for poker comes from and winning $1,000 playing poker in college which got him hooked!
  • 03:45 – The Challenge! Randall Emmett and Tom Schwartz agree to play 10 heads-up matches to see who’s best!
  • 04:32 – The Irishman is a huge success and Randall Emmett is one of the producers behind the scenes who made this magic possible and he breaks down being part of this epic film and working with Martin Scorsese.
  • 09:35 – Tom Schwartz talks about his impressions of The Irishman and being at the premiere with Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino.
  • 11:00 – What does it take to be part of a reality TV show as successful as Vanderpump Rules? Randall Emmett and Tom Schwartz break it down.
  • 13:00 – Drama! Randall Emmett teases being in a big conflict on the next season of Vanderpump Rules caused by Tom Schwartz.
  • 13:50 – What can poker fans expect of Tom Schwartz on Vanderpump Rules in Season 8?
  • 16:00 – What’s it like having your entire life filmed, including the relationships drama? Tom Schwartz breaks it down.
  • 18:20 – Is Tom Schwartz a massive nit at the poker table?
  • 20:20 – Recapping the stellar 2019 with Randall Emmett, is he going to win an Oscar for The Irishman?
  • 23:50 – What was Tom Schwartz’s highlight of 2019?
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Dec 06, 2019
Ep. 172 Transforming Online Poker & WSOP POY with Daniel Negreanu
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Daniel Negreanu joins Brent & Remko to talk about his definitive list of changes for World Series of Poker Player of the Year and how GGPoker is going to reshape the online poker landscape.  
Nov 29, 2019
Ep. 173 Quiz Master Platt & Dvoress' Bowl Win
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Jeff Platt joins Brent & Remko to talk quiz cheaters and drama on PokerGO's new show "The Big Blind" while the guys also break down Daniel Dvoress' Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas win and Daniel Negreanu signing with GGPoker.
  • 1:50 – The Big Blind debuts on PokerGO hosted by Jeff Platt featuring some of your favorite characters in the world of poker including Chris Moneymaker, Norm Macdonald, Joey Ingram, Barstool Nate, PFT Commenter, Alex Jacob, and Norman Chad. Jeff breaks down the show and lets you know why this is must-watch action!
  • 8:30 – Norm Macdonald and Mike Matusow steal the show on The Big Blind and Jeff breaks it all down.
  • 14:02 – Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas was won by Daniel Dvoress for $4 million and we break down the action with Brent Hanks and Jeff Platt who called the action on PokerGO.
  • 18:25 – The Genius of Jason Koon with an epic check-back and Brent Hanks’ spirit animal Erik Seidel.
  • 26:30 – The partypoker MILLIONS World Bahamas Main Event is a $10k single re-entry, has partypoker unlocked what the future of big live events will look like?
  • 29:25 – Daniel Negreanu signs with GGPoker, what do we take away from this?
  • 34:07 – The fans! Make sure to get in touch with us on podcast@pokercentral.com and leave those reviews. And the winner of the Poker Masters Fantasy challenge.
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Nov 22, 2019
Ep. 172 Sam Soverel’s Poker Masters Domination
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema jumped straight onto the microphones after the final card hit inside the PokerGO Studio during the Poker Masters and broke down Robert Campbell’s epic WSOP Player of the Year win as well as Sam Soverel’s Poker Masters Domination.
  • 00:35 – Brent and Remko react the Robert Campbell winning the World Series of Poker Player of the Year race, dethroning Daniel Negreanu after an accounting flaw was discovered, and the negativity that spiraled out of control on Twitter.
  • 08:40 – Sam Soverel’s Poker Masters Domination! How did he do it? Was this the most dominant performance ever in a high-roller series?
  • 10:55 – The interview with Sam Soverel after winning the $50,000 Main Event and claiming the Purple Jacket.
  • 16:30 – Is Sam Soverel the best No Limit Hold’em tournament player in the world right now?
  • 23:30 – Kahle Burns is one of the revelations of 2019 and we break down his play and results this year.
  • 26:15 – Somehow, Brent Hanks finds a way to mention Dan Bilzerian on the podcast.
  • 28:00 – What’s next on PokerGO? Partypoker MILLIONS Bahamas, Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas, Poker After Dark and much more!
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Nov 15, 2019
Ep. 171 Ali Imsirovic’s Purple Jacket Prowess
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The boys are back in the studio as they welcome reigning Poker Masters champion Ali imsirovic to talk about his big win last year, studying the game, his goals, and the comparison between himself and Bryn Kenney. Brent and Remko also tackle all your mail and questions for an action-packed podcast! 
  • 00:45 – An update from Officer Drizzler, who was once again unable to make it onto the podcast because he’s on a big case with JoeJoe Ingram.
  • 02:58 – Ali Imsirovic applauds Daniel Negreanu for winning the WSOP Player of the Year a third time and expands on his own goals. Will he ever dive into mixed games?
  • 5:58 – How does Ali Imsirovic study? Solvers? Live reads? How does it all work?
  • 7:00 – Breaking down two big pots from Super High Roller Bowl London with Ali Imsirovic.
  • 09:19 – How much of Ali Imsirovic’s study is specifically based on his opponents because he plays against the same players so often?
  • 12:00 – Who are the three best tournament players according to Ali Imsirovic?
  • 13:00 – Comparing his skill level during his Poker Masters championship run in 2018 versus where he stands now.
  • 15:20 – Using the clock as a randomizer? Is this something Imsirovic does? How does randomizing work?
  • 16:40 – Can Ali Imsirovic still take lower buy-ins seriously?
  • 20:20 – Ali Imisirovic talks about his family’s support for his career path.
  • 25:50 – The next million-dollar tournament has Ali Imisrovic’s name all over it, but does he prefer the Triton format or the Big One for One Drop?
  • 29:35 – Exploring Pot Limit Omaha with Ali Imsirovic and his desire to win it again.
  • 32:45 – FOR THE FANS! Remko and Brent break down the e-mails and messages from fans who reached out on podcast@pokercentral.com.
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Nov 08, 2019
Ep. 170 Yang Gang & Poker Masters Predictions
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Brent Hanks is back! But did Ralph Drizzler make it onto the show? Brent and Remko break down the Andrew Yang support for online poker, the WSOP Player of the Year race, and pick their Poker Masters fantasy teams. Listen to the show to find out how to join the show.
  • 00:50 – Officer Ralph Drizzler, is he going to make it onto the show today?
  • 03:30 – This week on the show! A breakdown of all the topics.
  • 04:55 – Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang showed support for federally legalized online poker in a Tweet and the poker world went ballistic. Now what? Brent Hanks breaks it down.
  • 11:40 – What did the Venetian try to do with the Lucky Shot Poker Series? Was it a scam?
  • 14:15 – Kahle Burns wins two bracelets at World Series of Poker Europe, is this one of the best tournament accomplishments of 2019, or do the small fields and unlimited re-entries devalue things?
  • 20:10 – World Series of Poker Player of the Year speculation.
  • 24:50 – Online poker is launching in Pennsylvania, is this a big deal?
  • 28:50 – Poker Masters predictions and a very special fantasy draft! Check out all player values right here.
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Nov 01, 2019
Ep. 169 Ivey & Negreanu Headline WSOP Europe
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This week Brent Hanks is in major trouble with the law and couldn't make it onto the podcast! Remko Rinkema flies solo and gets you caught up with a brief podcast on all the latest topics in poker. 
  • 00:20 - An update about Brent Hanks being in trouble with the law.
  • 02:05 - This week on the show!
  • 02:30 - Send all questions, requests and notes to podcast@pokercentral.com.
  • 03:35 - Shoutout to Run it Up Reno! Looking back at the big names that took down events there.
  • 05:00 - Showbound on Poker After Dark presented by PokerGO featuring two qualifiers from the RUNGOOD Poker Series, Norm Macdonald, Maria Ho and many others!
  • 08:00 - Recapping all the action from Rozvadov as World Series of Poker Europe is still going strong with Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey grabbing headlines.
  • 10:00 - Phil Hellmuth denied his 16th WSOP gold bracelet!
  • 12:10 - Phil Ivey is back!
  • 14:15 - What else is happening on PokerGO!? Don't miss World Series of Poker Europe and Poker Masters on PokerGO.
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Oct 25, 2019
Ep. 168 Rozvadov Randomizers
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema come at you with an audio only podcast on which they cover World Series of Poker Europe, the use of randomizers at the highest stakes, Daniel Negreanu’s freezeout tournament series, the return of Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth’s quest for WSOP Bracelet No. 16.
  • 00:28 – Brent Hanks gambling and fantasy football struggles.
  • 02:04 – Recapping the €250,000 Super High Roller at World Series of Poker Europe with lots of love for Christoph Vogelsang and Tony G.
  • 04:01 – The stupid conversation of “Who is the best player in the world?”
  • 05:10 – Views and takes on James Chen and Chin Wei Lim who went heads up in Rozvadov for €2.8 million.
  • 06:30 – Randomizing! James Chen used his watch to make decisions during the final table to balance his ranges, but what’s the method to this madness?
  • 11:00 - Brent Hanks is out on studying poker but in on the game as a whole!
  • 12:28 – Can Brent Hanks still beat the high stakes? Is he better than Cary Katz? Paul Phua? Richard Yong? Tony G?
  • 15:00 – Next up on PokerGO: Short Deck, PLO, and a 100k High Roller.
  • 17:00 – THE FANS! Reach out to us on podcast@pokercentral.com
  • 19:16 – Analyzing Daniel Negreanu’s idea of a freezeout tournament series with lots of non-Hold’em action. Can it work? Will players show up?
  • 23:10 – PHIL IVEY IS BACK.
  • 25:16 – Phil Hellmuth is on his way to WSOP bracelet No. 16 at World Series of Poker Europe.
  • 27:10 – Allen Bari is mad, lashing out to Bryn Kenney who chirps back at him right away.
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Oct 18, 2019
Ep. 167 Jason Somerville Runs it Up
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This week on the show Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema dive deep into the recent Postle Gate developments and are joined by Jason Somerville to talk about his sports betting prowess as well as broadcasting Thursday Night Football on his Twitch channel.
  • 00:37 – Today on the show: Postle Gate, Jason Somerville’s sports betting prowess, recapping the Run it Up week action on Poker After Dark.
  • 01:05 – Diving deep into the recent developments regarding the most controversial story in poker: Postle Gate. The people love scandals!
  • 02:53 – How is Postle Gate being perceived outside of poker? The Ringer, ESPN, and many other outlets pay attention to the game as a negative light is shining upon it.
  • 04:15 – Poker reaches mainstream news and media for a story that reflects negatively upon it, but could negative attention to the game be good for the game?
  • 06:15 – Does poker need to focus on its griminess and ties to gambling in order for the game to be seen as thrilling compared to its buttoned-up math and almost chess-like vibes?
  • 07:28 – A $10,000,000 lawsuit has now been filed in the Mike Postle situation, what do Brent and Remko think about the numbers and lawsuit?
  • 09:07 – What’s the future of Mike Postle in the world of poker? Will we ever see him again?
  • 10:44 – Which “Mike Postle Theory” do the guys think is the most likely?
  • 13:03 – Mike Matusow has taken Mike Postle’s side, what does Brent think of the podcast he did with Postle?
  • 15:45 – What’s next in the Mike Postle situation? Will this die down now as we wait for the lawsuit to develop?
  • 17:44 – We want to hear from you guys, the fans, the listeners! Hit us up on podcast@pokercentral.com with your poker hand questions, home game stories, and everything else poker related.
  • 19:30 – Jason Somerville jumped on the show to talk about his sports betting and broadcasting Thursday Night Football games on his Twitch channel later this season.
  • 21:22 – Jason Somerville talks about getting into sports betting via the UFC into the NFL.
  • 26:05 – Will Brent Hanks become the next Booger McFarland, and how will sports betting be tied into live sports broadcasts?
  • 28:40 – Looking back on Run it Up Week on Poker After Dark.
  • 29:50 – Johnnie Vibes vs. Jared Jaffee, a social media spat.
  • 34:00 – What’s next on PokerGO?
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Oct 11, 2019
Ep. 166 Prosecutor Papi & Detective Doug
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This week on the Poker Central Podcast, your trusted hosts are tackling a variety of topics with three special guests that were all part of Dolly's Game on PokerGO: Matt Glantz, Brian Rast, and Anthony Alberto.  Brent and Remko tackle the hottest topic in poker, the alleged cheating my Mike Postle at Stones Gambling Hall in Northern California, and get the opinion of Matt Glantz who's experienced in what it takes to put together a poker live stream. With Glantz, the guys also discuss his recent weight loss, the worst game in poker, and how he got started in poker.  Brian Rast, the commentator on Dolly's Game alongside Ali Nejad, joins the show to talk about his Top 5 favorite degenerate players who have no regard for money and are always ready to kick up the stakes.  The third and final guest on the show, high stakes poker player and sports bettor Anthony Alberto, talks about his worst bad beats in sports betting as well as high stakes fantasy leagues in which he's betting hundreds of thousands of dollars on the side.  Lastly, Brent breaks down the Power Rankings which has some eye-brow raising names as well as a clearcut Top 2. Watch the Poker Central Podcast on PokerGO every week on Friday. New to PokerGO? Subscribe right now.
Oct 04, 2019
Ep. 165 Chamath’s Home Game
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This week on the Poker Central Podcast, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined by billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya as well as Maria Ho to talk about "Hellmuth's Home Game" on Poker After Dark.    Brent and Remko also break down the upcoming action on PokerGO including the return of Dolly's Game with Matt Glantz, Mike Matusow, and the Godfather of Poker himself.    As you're accustomed to, Brent also passionately breaks down the Poker Central Power Rankings highlighted by two-time NBA All-Star Draymond Green.
Sep 27, 2019
Ep. 164 Papi's Poker Powwow
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On this special edition of the podcast with Remko out of town, Brent Hanks and Joey Ingram dive into recent tournament results, upcoming content, the poker world at large and many many more exciting topics!   Want to get in touch with the show? Hit us up on podcast@Pokercentral.com.   New to PokerGO? Subscribe right now to catch this podcast every week as well as more than 100 days of live poker action every single year including the World Series of Poker, Super High Roller Bowl, and World Poker Tour.
Sep 20, 2019
Ep. 163 London Champs ft Bryn Kenney & Ben Tollerene
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The Poker Central Podcast recaps the British Poker Open as well as Super High Roller Bowl London. This week, Brent and Remko are joined by British Poker Open champ Sam Soverel as well as event winners Mikita Badziakouski, Sergi Reixach, and Ben Tollerene. As well as talking about his victory for £840,000, Tollerene also discussed looking to retire from poker but finding the adrenaline of the game pulling him back in. Lastly, Bryn Kenney joins the show to talk about his Triton Million win, celebrating it, flying private, living the high life and claiming he will never go broke again! All of this and much more on this week's Poker Central Podcast as Brent Hanks also gives some exciting teasers about the upcoming Poker After Dark and Dolly's Game's lineups featuring Phil Hellmuth, former Golden State Warriors player David Lee and a plethora of mixed games stars. New to PokerGO? Subscribe right now to catch this podcast every week as well as more than 100 days of live poker action every single year including the World Series of Poker, Super High Roller Bowl, and World Poker Tour.
Sep 17, 2019
Ep. 162 London Calling ft All British Poker Open Winners
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema recap the early action at the British Poker Open, break down the Week 36 Power Rankings, and play interviews with Sam Greenwood, Luc Greenwood, George Wolff, Paul Newey, and Ali Imsirovic on the show. 
  • 00:24 – The Mixer caught fire, Brent Hanks needs a drink at 11am in Las Vegas, and Remko Rinkema is on raging tilt in London.
  • 04:20 – Recapping the British Poker Open starting with Event #1 won by Luc Greenwood.
  • 7:55 – The interview with Event #1 winner Luc Greenwood who’s been on a nice heater in 2019.
  • 14:30 – Recapping Event #2 the £10,000 Pot Limit Omaha won by high stakes cash game player George Wolff and the guys pot some thoughts into the idea of a $1,000,000 Pot Limit Omaha tournament.
  • 20:05 – The interview with Event #2 winner George Wollf who’s a gamer in every sense of the word.
  • 24:27 – Recapping Event #3, the £10,000 No Limit Hold’em event won by Paul Newey.
  • 26:18 – The interview with Event #3 winner Paul Newey who was over the moon about his first ever live tournament win.
  • 30:34 – Recapping the Event #4 £10,000 Short Deck and some takes from Remko and Brent on the intricacies of the game.
  • 34:45 – The interview with Short Deck winner Sam Greenwood and a little look back on his year so far which will go down as his most successful in tournament poker history.
  • 43:30 – The Week 36 Poker Central Power Rankings broken down by Brent Hanks!
  • 56:46 – Catching up with Ali Imsirovic who’s looking at massive schedule of big buy-ins to close out 2019.
  • 1:02:00 – Who does Brent Hanks think will win the High Roller of the Year race?
  • 1:03:18 – A message for the die-hard listeners! Send us your questions for the upcoming shows!
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Sep 06, 2019
Ep. 161 Poker After Durrrr
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The boys are back in their man cave! Listen to the show now as they break down GOAT Week on Poker After Dark, Randall Emmett’s intervention, Tom Dwan’s takes on the high stakes poker economy, as well as brand new Power Rankings.
  • 01:20 – Today on the show!
  • 03:00 – Previewing the British Poker Open & Super High Roller Bowl at Aspers Casino in London and streamed live on PokerGO with commentary by Jeff Platt and Brent Hanks.
  • 07:01 – Recapping GOAT Week on Poker After Dark featuring Paul Pierce, Alan Keating, Rob Yong, Jennifer Tilly, Randall Emmett, Tom Dwan, Brandon Cantu & Mike Sexton. Brent and Remko break down the biggest pots of the night.
  • 14:25 – The interview, or intervention if you will, with Randall Emmett during GOAT Week!
  • 18:28 – Randall Emmett’s pride of turning his energy down a few notches which, in his mind, created the best night of poker action in his life on GOAT Week.
  • 22:34 – The social media comments were far more positive on Randall Emmett, and how Mike Matusow was far worse back in the day!
  • 27:40 – Breaking down Randall’s antics with Brent Hanks and how the table was split between four massive stacks and three smaller stacks.
  • 32:21 – Tom Dwan joins the podcast to talk about Triton Super High Rollers, Phil Hellmuth, and his future plans.
  • 35:50 – Tom Dwan’s take on the future of super high stakes poker action.
  • 37:45 – The way players and fans sweat the action in Asia and how Tom Dwan’s sweater gave away some tells by walking away mid-hand.
  • 40:00 – The biggest pot Tom Dwan has ever seen.
  • 42:40 – How did Tom Dwan end up playing on High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark?
  • 44:56 – What is needed for poker not to become like chess? Brent and Remko break down Tom Dwan’s vision.
  • 50:30 – Addressing the Poker Central Power Rankings controversy!
  • 51:25 – Starting with Ali Imsirovic in 10th place on the Power Rankings, Brent Hanks breaks down all the big names!
  • 58:58 – Viva Espana! Brent Hanks loves himself some Gerard Pique, Sergi Reixach, and Juan Pardo!
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Aug 30, 2019
Ep. 160 GOATS and Cash Games
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No less than three guests join us on the show this week! Paul Pierce, Phil Hellmuth, and Alan Keating talk about playing on GOAT Week on Poker After Dark as well as a long list of other topics that include the upcoming NBA season, big private games, and hanging out with Michael Jordan in the Triple VIP room!
  • 01:09 – GOAT Week on Poker After Dark, catch it all on PokerGO in case you missed it! What did it take to get Paul Pierce onto the show? Brent Hanks explains.
  • 02:27 – Previewing the British Poker Open & Poker Masters on PokerGO.
  • 06:08 – Running through the current standing on the High Roller of the Year standings lead by defending champion Sam Soverel.
  • 07:35 – We are joined by Phil Hellmuth for GOAT Week, jump straight to his interview right here.
  • 08:15 – TRIPLE VIP with Michael Jordan, Johnny Chan, and Paul Pierce!
  • 11:08 – The masters of the universe, coming to Poker After Dark in September.
  • 12:50 – Looking at the GOAT Week action with Phil Hellmuth.
  • 15:25 – Basketball prop bets!
  • 16:52 – We are joined by Paul Pierce, who’s very excited to be on the show! Pierce talks about the origins of his nick name ‘The Truth’ and how sharp his poker game is these days.
  • 20:01 – How his relationship developed with Shaq after he gave him ‘The Truth’ as his nick name.
  • 21:55 – Playing poker during his NBA career and the comparison between high level poker players and basketball players.
  • 27:30 – The relationship between Paul Pierce and the Toronto Raptors and his role as a villain.
  • 29:45 – Paul Pierce’s take on the 2019-2020 NBA season.
  • 32:45 – Alan Keating joins the podcast and talks about the big hands he got involved in.
  • 36:35 – Winning big and targeting Phil Hellmuth!
  • 43:00 – Playing with a-list celebrities and athletes.
  • 45:20 – How does Alan handle being the glue guy between a slew of big personalities want to play for big money?
  • 47:00 – Getting his parents involved and watching their son play on PokerGO.
  • 49:22 – The Poker Central Power Rankings featuring the hottest takes from Brent Hanks. 
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Aug 23, 2019
Ep. 159 Action Anthony Alberto
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This week on the Poker Central Podcast, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema make a home visit to professional sports bettor Anthony Alberto! Alberto has played on Poker After Dark and the Super High Roller Cash Game as well as Dolly's Game, and on this show you get to learn everything there is to know about this die-hard Philadelphia Phillies fan.
  • 1:45 - Anthony Alberto abandoned a stack in a World Series of Poker event, but why? 
  • 3:48 - The story of Anthony Alberto and how he became a successful sports bettor. 
  • 5:45 - What role does poker play in Anthony's life, what kind of games is he looking for, and how Phil Hellmuth turned him down for a big game on PokerGO!
  • 8:57 - Getting into big games, giving action, and having fun at high stakes. AND $100K FLIPS!
  • 13:00 - The life of a sports bettor and not betting against his Philadelphia Phillies!
  • 17:50 - Anthony Alberto's most exciting live sports experience.
  • 21:00 - Anthony visited the Triton Super High Roller Series in London and shares his takes on the highest stakes week of the year.
  • 23:30 - What's the future of the Triton Series, will we ever see a $1,000,000 tournament with 100 players, and is the business-pro format the future of high rollers?
  • 30:00 - Losing his mind watching the games he bets on.
  • 32:15 - The mark-up police! What side is Anthony Alberto on?
  • 34:14 - The $25k Fantasy league, the sweat of following along with the World Series of Poker, and the future of betting on poker.
  • 38:20 - The best and worst kinds of bets, NFL action, teasers, parlays, and much more.
  • 44:30 - Betting on the NFL.
  • 47:15 - The Week 32 Poker Central Power Rankings with some great takes from Anthony Alberto.
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Aug 16, 2019
Ep. 158 High Stakes & Helicopters
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After a brief post-WSOP hiatus, the Poker Central Podcast is back with a tremendous guest! Joined by army vet and both EPT and WSOP champ Brandon Schaefer, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema deliver yet another classic episode of your favorite poker podcast!
  • 02:10 - How the Triton Million feels like another planet compared to other high stakes games.
  • 03:30 - Brandon Schaefer's return to the highest stakes.
  • 05:00 - Winning EPT Deauville back in 2005 and nearly winning his second EPT in Monte Carlo at the Grand Final.
  • 09:02 - Addicted to travel and sleeping at a hostel and playing a £10,000 tournament in London.
  • 11:00 - Did Brandon Schaefer see the rise of the EPT coming when he was playing Season 1?
  • 14:05 - When, how, and why did Brandon Schaefer decide to quit poker?
  • 17:05 - How did Brandon Schaefer become a Black Hawk helicopter pilot flying medivac on a mission in Afghanistan?
  • 20:40 - The adrenaline of flying a helicopter on the battlefield. 
  • 24:05 - Getting a better understanding of going on a mission to Afghanistan and how hard it was to adjust back to normal life.
  • 29:30 - Was there any poker in Afghanistan on the army base?
  • 31:44 - Going from having a clear purpose and being in the army to getting medically retired and looking for a new path in life.
  • 35:13 - How did Brandon Schaefer end up on Poker After Dark and his return to poker.
  • 40:33 - The Triton Millon - Bryn Kenney takes the No. 1 spot on the all-time money list - and recapping all the other side events that handed out millions of dollars!
  • 48:43 - What?! Mike 'Timex' McDonald thinks the biggest earner in sports history will be a poker player in just a few decades.
  • 54:00 - The Poker Central Power Rankings!
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Aug 09, 2019
Ep. 157 Norm Macdonald’s Summer Stories
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Legendary comic Norm Macdonald makes another Poker Central Podcast appearance. Macdonald has Remko and Brent laughing out loud from the start with impressions, summer stories, songs, and more.  New to the podcast? Subscribe right now and leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. New to PokerGO and ready to watch some exciting poker action? Subscribe right now to never miss another minute of action. Don’t forget to leave us a review and a five-star rating to get us up those podcast ranks!  
Jul 28, 2019
Ep. 156 Fantasy Fails and Main Event Everything
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Enjoying a well-deserved beverage, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema recap the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, the $25k Fantasy League, WSOP Player of the Year, and the exciting announcement of some new high stakes action on PokerGO.
  • 00:53 – The excitement of the end of the World Series of Poker.
  • 01:35 – Recapping the World Series of Poker Main Event final table highlighted by crazy rails and exciting play!
  • 12:02 – The terrible bubble finish in the $25k,000 Fantasy League. Thanks Bart!
  • 15:20 – The five-way race in the chase for World Series of Poker Player of the Year glory between Robert Campbell, Daniel Negreanu, Shaun Deeb, Dan Zack, and Phil Hui.
  • 19:00 – New and exciting events on PokerGO including the partypoker MILLIONS, British Poker Open, and Super High Roller Bowl London and Bahamas.
  • 24:45 – Poker After Dark returns to the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas and Brent has all the latest updates. 
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Jul 19, 2019
Ep. 155 Nick Schulman’s Thoughts and Takes
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The World Series of Poker is rapidly headed towards the end and we managed to get Nick Schulman on the podcast to talk about his summer, winning another bracelet, the Poker Hall of Fame much more. 
  • 00:45 – Nick Schulman joins the Poker Central Podcast to talk about his summer and winning the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Eight or Better Championship for $463,670.
  • 02:50 – Nick Schulman’s history with the World Series of Poker Main Event.
  • 04:12 – What’s wrong with Brent Hanks?
  • 05:07 – Drugs in poker, is it smart to smoke up while playing?
  • 08:20 – Where do Nick Schulman’s interests lay when it comes to players at feature and final tables?
  • 12:20 – The Poker Hall of Fame: Nick Schulman’s takes.
  • 17:50 – Who intimidated Nick Schulman when he first arrived on the scene at the highest stakes?
  • 18:43 – Too Many Questions for Nick Schulman.
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Jul 13, 2019
Ep. 154 Phil Hui’s PPC Career Choice
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Live from the 2019 World Series of Poker, Phil Hui joins the podcast crew to talk about his epic $50,000 Poker Players Championship win and choosing pro poker over pro golf. 
  • 00:45 – Is the $50,000 Poker Players Championship the hardest tournament of the year and why are Jason Mercier and Phil Ivey so hard to play against?
  • 3:34 – Phil Hui’s experience in the $50k, practicing, studying and learning from his girlfriend Loni Harwood.
  • 5:22 – The golf story! How close did Phil Hui get to making the PGA Tour?
  • 7:33 – The story behind the decision to choose poker over golf.
  • 9:23 – Phil Hui’s ascension up the poker ranks.
  • 11:50 – The disaster summer of 2018: Phil and Loni both had big losing summers.
  • 14:00 – Learning from his girlfriend, No Limit Hold’em crusher Loni Harwood.
  • 17:00 – Allen Bari shout out! (and how Phil Hui got better at mixed games)
  • 19:40 – The legend of Jungleman and other mixed pros.
  • 26:15 – A WSOP Player of the Year update and Phil Hui’s motivation to take down that leader board.
  • 29:30 – The life of Loni and Phil.
  • 31:30 – The best five poker players Phil Hui has ever faced.
  • 35:25 – Too Many Questions ft. Phil Hui.
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Jul 07, 2019
Ep. 153 Johnny’s World, Kevin’s Bucket List & Chidwick’s First
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With Brent Hanks having caught the “Rio flu,” it’s up to Remko Rinkema to get you caught up on all that’s good at the 2019 World Series of Poker! While there’s no guest on the show, Remko has interviews for you featuring recent bracelet winner John Hennigan and Stephen Chidwick as well as an update from Daniel Negreanu and Kevin Roster who’s only got weeks to live and makes the absolute most out of it by living his poker dreams.
  • 1:23 – This week on the Poker Central Podcast.
  • 5:00 – Stephen Chidwick wins his first WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller. Listen to the interview with him here.
  • 13:35 – The $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship saw John Hennigan defeat Daniel Negreanu heads up, Remko recaps the action and speaks to both players at the completion of the tournament in this segment.
  • 24:45 – Running through all the WSOP winners, big name results and much more.
  • 30:30 – A conversation with Kevin Roster who’s battling sarcoma and has only weeks to live and decided to cross as many bucket list items off his list as possible.
  • 37:30 – Bojang wins his first bracelet, Ausmus falls short of a second bracelet in $10k PLO, Team Poker Central doing work in $25k Fantasy, and Ben Underwood’s unbelievable results in big field No Limit Hold’em tournaments.
  • 44:55 – A brief $50,000 Poker Players Championship recap and a funny interview with Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates to close out the show.
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Jun 28, 2019
Ep. 152 Prahlad Friedman’s Pain and Pragress
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Prahlad Friedman joins the show to talk about an array of topics that include the full story of his legendary online poker run, getting cheated out of millions of dollars, going broke and rebuilding, as well as his family life and rap career. NEW: Watch this podcast weekly as a video show on PokerGO. Check the “originals” tab on the site to dig into the three most recent episodes with Phil Hellmuth, Shannon Shorr, and Prahlad Friedman. 
  • 2:30 – Brent Hanks challenges Prahlad Friedman to a free throw shooting competition, followed by the stories of NBA dreams, college steeplechase, and relentless workouts.
  • 6:55 – Family life: Prahlad on raising his daughter vegan and how Brent Hanks’ kids could not be raised any different as he just got a meat smoker for Father’s day!
  • 9:22 – Prahlad Friedman discovers poker through his father, playing underage in California casinos, and quickly making his way up the ranks in online poker.
  • 13:40 – Is Prahlad Friedman the most talented poker player of all time, and what made him into the legend that he became online?
  • 17:30 – What is Prahlad Friedman’s best game. why is No Limit 2-7 Single Draw so much fun to watch and play, and how did he call down Darren Elias with a pair in this game?
  • 24:15 – Legendary online poker stories, being the ‘King of the Hill’ and ultimately getting cheated out of more than $3,000,000 and losing his entire bankroll.
  • 28:20 – How did Prahlad Friedman rebuild his poker career after getting cheated, signing with Ultimate Bet, getting refunded, and losing more money.
  • 35:40 – Did Prahlad Friedman ever consider leaving the game of poker behind, his career as a rapper, and the future of his music career under the name Pragress.
  • 40:15 – Prahlad Friedman the poker rapper and his history at the 2006 Main Event.
  • 46:00 – That high life.
  • 49:00 – Los Angeles home games, GTO play, live reads, and much more.
  • 57:00 – Bracelet winners at the 2019 World Series of Poker.
  • 1:02:00 – Tilt, smashing mice, and a very heated confrontation at the poker table that almost resulted in an altercation.
  • 1:08:21 – The 2019 World Series of Poker Player of the Year rankings.
  • 1:11:00 – The five best players Prahlad Friedman has ever played against.
  • 1:17:30 – Too Many Questions with Prahlad Friedman!
  • 1:26:00 – Looking ahead at what’s to come with Prahlad this summer.
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Jun 21, 2019
Ep. 151 Shannon Shorr's Magic Mushroom Mindset
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The second edition of the Poker Central Podcast on PokerGO features Shannon Shorr. Listen to the episode now or check our video version out on PokerGO. 
  • 1:15 – The lack of big wins on Shannon Shorr’s resume and the why and how of how that happened and why things are different now.
  • 5:00 – Finishing second in the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em bracelet event versus Daniel Strelitz, was that a good result or a tough loss?
  • 7:30 – Shannon Shorr’s amazing 2019 to date, cashing for more than a million dollars already.
  • 10:00 – In 2011 Shannon Shorr cashed 2 events while he entered 41 total tournaments, what was that like and how did he handle the success early in his career prior to that?
  • 14:40 – Studying the game, improving the mental side and what beginning players need to focus on?
  • 17:48 – Are High Roller players truly the best in the world, and what makes them so good?
  • 20:00 – Who’s the best player in the world according to Shannon Shorr?
  • 23:00 – Shannon Shorr’s take on the ‘gimmicks’ at the World Series of Poker and how does he handle the busy summer schedule?
  • 28:35 – Does it matter to Shannon Shorr which event he will ultimately win and how sharp are his player of the year skills?
  • 30:00 – Shannon Shorr’s travel stories: Drugs, hiking Kilimanjaro, and a lot more!
  • 35:00 - Mushrooms!! The what, how, why, and when of Shannon’s experiences.
  • 37:40 – Recapping the 2019 World Series of Poker to date, getting you caught up on all the winners including Eli Elezra!
  • 42:30 – Recapping the $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Single Draw featuring Prahlad Friedman and Jean-Robert Bellande.
  • 47:00 – A World Series of Poker Player of the Year update and Brent Hanks runs us through the Poker Central Power Rankings and the $25k Fantasy League.
  • 1:00:00 – Does Shannon Shorr even pay attention to the Player of the Year and $25k Fantasy League updates?
  • 1:022:34 – The best five players Shannon Shorr has ever played against.
  • 1:05:55 – 555 Questions for Shannon Shorr.
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Jun 14, 2019
Ep. 150 – Phil Hellmuth’s Formula for Success
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For the very first time, the Poker Central Podcast has made its debut on video on PokerGO! Check out this full show with video on PokerGO right now or listen through your favorite podcasting app. The podcast isn’t going anywhere but from now on you can enjoy this show as a video broadcast as well.
  • 01:00 – Phil Hellmuth sings Swedish House Mafia, recaps Daniel Negreanu’s wedding, and a Steve Aoki appearance.
  • 4:50 – What year is it??? Phil Hellmuth makes the final table of the WSOP Online bracelet event after years of not playing online and relives the action for us.
  • 10:50 – The impressive stats Phil Hellmuth has racked up at the World Series of Poker but how does he do it?
  • 15:00 – Ben Heath wins the $50,000 High Roller WSOP event, Phil Hellmuth shares his thoughts on his win and overcoming anxiety.
  • 18:36 – Barstool Nate goes deep in the Big 50 and Brent Hanks recaps the action while Hellmuth shares his excitement for the 28,000 players that participated in this event.
  • 22:20 – The Sam Soverel incident with Phil Hellmuth’s takes on the situation.
  • 27:10 – Randall Emmett runs deep in the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em and Phil Hellmuth talks about recreational players doing well in the big field WSOP events.
  • 33:35 – Recapping the World Poker Tour action at the Hyper X Esports Arena in Las Vegas.
  • 36:30 – An update on the $25k Fantasy League, where Team Poker Central Podcast is in the hunt for the big money!
  • 41:25 – The Poker Central Power Rankings featuring a Phil Hellmuth take on every single player.
  • 54:00 – Phil Hellmuth on signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at the World Series of Poker.
  • 1:00:30 – 555 Questions for Phil Hellmuth.
  • 1:06:40 – The Great Mayonnaise Debate Rages On!
  • 1:09:00 – The five best poker players Phil Hellmuth has ever faced.
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Jun 12, 2019
Ep. 149 – Poker Adventures in Las Vegas ft Barstool Nate
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The 2019 World Series of Poker is in full swing and Barstool Nate is in town to give the Big 50 a chance. Nate bagged up chips after his Day 1 flight and he joins us on the podcast to talk about his adventures in Las Vegas so far while the boys also run through the Power Rankings and the $25k Fantasy League. 
  • 00:30 – Poker addict Barstool Nate joins the show and tells us all about his second bullet in the Big 50, gathering a pile of chips heading into Day 2 of the biggest live tournament in the history of poker.
  • 03:55 – Brent Hanks’ terrible dinner experience in Las Vegas, paying full price plus tip for no food at all.
  • 06:00 – Food tips from Brent and Nate: In N Out, Chic-Fil-A, or McDonald's after busting out a tournament?
  • 08:30 – Barstool Nate’s Las Vegas adventure to date: Gambling, day drinking, a bit of sun, and a bag of chips.
  • 13:10 – Poker fan Nate gushes over the insanity at the Rio: Long lines, massive events, and a ton of positive energy!
  • 19:10 – Daniel Negreanu: Power Rankings, takes, vlogs, results, selling action, Brent, Nate, and Remko run through all that he’s involved in.
  • 23:30 – The rest of the Power Rankings and a World Poker Tour overview, highlighted by James Carroll, Maria Ho, Ali Imsirovic, Phil Hellmuth, Brian Green, Bryn Kenney, Jungleman, Craig Varnell, and Igor Kurganov.
  • 31:00 – Food talk ft. Brent’s hot dogs and Remko’s love and passion for mayonnaise.
  • 34:30 - $25k Fantasy League! Brent and Remko are hyped up over Dan Zack’s hot start, Jon Turner’s Day 3, and some extra motivation for Chidwick and Mizrachi!
  • 39:00 – Random WSOP nonsense, musings, and projections for the rest of the summer.
  • 44:00 – Don’t miss this! The $50k No Limit Hold’em final table as well as the Baccarat Crystal WPT Tournament of Champions on PokerGO. 
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Jun 03, 2019
Ep. 148 The 2019 WSOP is Finally Here!
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  • 0:15 – Remko and Brent can barely contain their excitement for the start of the 2019 World Series of Poker.
  • 02:00 – What’s on the show today? Recapping the first action at the 2019 WSOP, recapping the $25k Fantasy Draft and much more.
  • 4:40 – Brian Green wins the first bracelet of the 2019 WSOP after beating Ali Imsirovic heads up, and Brent Hanks has a funny story about the champ.
  • 07:00 – An interview with runner-up Ali Imsirovic.
  • 10:00 – Daniel Negreanu’s sixth place, missing out on him in the draft, and all that’s going on with him this summer.
  • 12:30 - The $25k Fantasy Draft, Brent and Remko recap their picks and show a lot of confidence!
  • 25:06 – All that is going happening on PokerGO! Don’t miss all the WPT action as well a the WSOP schedule.
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May 31, 2019
Ep. 147 Boxing Kevin Hart: Antonio Esfandiari Tells All
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema recap the Triton Super High Roller Series, Super High Roller Cash Game, look at the Week 18 Power Rankings and talk at length to Antonio Esfandiari about his massive boxing match vs. Kevin Hart. 
  • 2:13 – Recapping all the massive Triton Super High Roller Series action from Montenegro!
  • 2:35 – Bryn Kenney wins back-to-back Triton events to bring his total for the year to $9.1 million.
  • 6:20 – Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates has picked up a new habit: Smoking cigarettes! Is Brent Hanks concerned? Which drinks would fit Jungleman’s persona best?
  • 10:55 – The interview with Antonio Esfandiari starts off with him trying to explain what it’s like to get punched in the face!
  • 11:45 – “This was one of the greatest moments of my life!”
  • 13:15 – Antonio Esfandiari is his training with Olympic Gold super-heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison and the intense preparation for this fight.
  • 15:00 – Getting offered 35:1, was there a point during his preparation where he knew he was going to be the favorite?
  • 17:00 – Smack talking!
  • 18:45 – Trying to avoid getting a big adrenaline rush and to stay calm prior to the fight.
  • 21:05 – Did Kevin Hart prepare well enough for this fight? Did he underestimate Antonio?
  • 26:00 – Talks of a rematch?
  • 27:30 – How exciting was winning this match compared to his biggest wins in poker?
  • 30:10 – How much money did Antonio Esfandiari win in this fight?
  • 34:10 – Brent Hanks called Antonio “Mushy” before preparing for this fight, true or false?
  • 36:30 – The pain of preparing for a boxing match: Countless bloody noses and bruised ribs.
  • 38:20 – Will we see Antonio Esfandiari at the World Series of Poker or at least back inside the PokerGO Studio anytime soon?
  • 40:32 – Antonio Esfandiari’s takes on organized games in Las Vegas casinos.
  • 45:29 – 555 Questions for Antonio Esfandiari.
  • 52:10 – Diving into the Week 18 Poker Central Power Rankings lead by Bryn Kenney and Daniel ‘Jungleman’ Cates once again!
  • 56:20 – Brent Hanks grades this week’s rankings and looks ahead at the Daniel Negreanu & Amanda Leatherman wedding!
  • 58:20 – The Super High Roller Cash Game inside the PokerGO Studio featuring Brandon Adams.
  • 1:01:30 – What else to expect from PokerGO prior to the World Series of Poker?
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May 17, 2019
Ep. 146 50 Shades of Jungleman
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Rolling without a guest this week, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema get you caught up to speed with all that’s good in the world of poker. Was the Jungleman video out of line? Does poker need more Jungleman? We break down the 2019 WSOP POY contenders, look ahead at the upcoming Super High Roller Cash Game and Poker After Dark shows and give you a breakdown of the Triton Super High Roller Series.
  • 02:00 – Jungle Talk! Was his video out of line? What’s good, what’s bad?
  • 08:00 – Do we need more craziness in poker that players such as Dan Bilzerian and Daniel ‘Jungleman’ Cates bring to the table?
  • 10:20 – Breaking down the top contenders for the World Series of Poker 2019 Player of the Year: Daniel Negreanu, Shaun Deeb, and Chris Ferguson.
  • 15:40 – Recapping the action at the Triton Super High Roller Series with wins for Steve O’Dwyer, Bryn Kenney, and Winfred Yu!
  • 20:20 – The Week 18 Poker Central Power Rankings: Bryn Kenney leads the way followed by Daniel ‘Jungleman’ Cates and Manig Loeser.
  • 29:00 – The upcoming Super High Roller Cash Game, Miami edition headlined by Brandon Adams! Don’t miss this $100/$200 Pot Limit Omaha game with a $1k big blind ante.
  • 32:40 – The upcoming 888poker Poker After Dark week featuring Randall Emmett and Jennifer Tilly!
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May 10, 2019
Ep. 145 Feuds, Drama, and Package Talk with Daniel Negreanu
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This week the guys discuss the most recent Dolly’s Game action, Daniel Negreanu vs. Shaun Deeb, Tom Dwan vs. Jungleman, Antonio Esfandiari vs. Kevin Hart, Randall Emmett vs 50 Cent, and a brand new edition of the Poker Central Power Rankings!
  • 3:35 – Looking back at Dolly’s Game sans Daniel Negreanu, but with some takes on Kane Kalas’ game!
  • 6:40 – How Mixed Games came to be, Daniel Negreanu talks about the origins of Mixed Games at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
  • 8:40 –Daniel Negreanu tells the entire story of his feud with Shaun Deeb.
  • 13:19 – Is it still worth it for Daniel Negreanu to engage with the haters on social media, Shaun Deeb missing the birth of his child for online poker, and how they dealt with this back in the 70s.
  • 17:25 – Daniel Negreanu’s four packages! The poolside one as well as the low, medium and high stakes WSOP packages that will be up for sale. Mark-up debate!
  • 25:15 – What is Daniel Negreanu most excited about with regards to the 2019 World Series of Poker?
  • 27:50 – Memories of Brent Hanks and Daniel Negreanu’s first time at the World Series of Poker.
  • 32:30 – First-timer tips for the WSOP from Daniel Negreanu and memories of his first ever WSOP event which he managed to win!
  • 35:00 – Are we going to miss the Rio is the World Series of Poker moves elsewhere?
  • 37:00 – The Doyle Brunson vs Kane Kalas WSOP Main Event prop bet.
  • 39:55 - $25k Fantasy for the 2019 World Series of Poker.
  • 44:12 – The fight between Kevin Hart and Antonio Esfandiari!
  • 50:18 – Randall Emmett vs Fofty Cent!
  • 54:00 – Tom Dwan vs. Jungleman: The Next Chapter
  • 57:42 – Daniel Negreanu’s Top 5 Poker Players of All Time.
  • 1:02:30 – 555 Questions for Daniel Negreanu
  • 1:08:15 – Will there be meat at Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Leatherman’s wedding?
  • 1:10:00 – The High Roller of the Year standings and upcoming events.
  • 1:11:00 – The Week 17 Poker Central Power Rankings.
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May 03, 2019
Ep. 144 Can You Handle Randall?
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Brent Hanks is back in the studio after a disappointing vacation as Remko Rinkema tries to keep things together as Randall Emmett tells us some hilarious stories. 
  • 00:30 – Brent Hanks talks about his family trip to Philadelphia, a cricket infestation and a zoo visit.
  • 04:45 – Brief news items: Poker After Dark, ARIA High Rollers, and much more.
  • 06:08 – The start of the interview with Randall Emmett
  • 07:00 – Power Rankings talk with Randall
  • 10:00 – The response outside the poker world to Randall Emmett’s recognition in poker.
  • 15:00 – Dan Bilzerian talk, stories from Randall Emmett and Brent Hanks.
  • 17:30 – Randall Emmett’s Top 5 poker players in the world.
  • 20:18 – 555 Questions for Randall Emmett!
  • 28:10 – End of interview with Randall Emmett
  • 30:05 – The Week 16 Poker Central Power Rankings lead by Maria Ho and Ali Imsirovic.
  • 38:00 – Did you miss some amazing content on Poker Central? Find out here.
  • 47:30 – The Effing Five! Here’s the updated list.
    1. Ben Lamb, Jonathan Depa, John Cynn gambling marathon in Uruguay!
    2. Daniel Negreanu gives terminally ill poker fan an unforgettable experience
    3. The Randall Emmett Experience
    4. Maria Ho’s exciting 2019 campaign to date!
    5. GoFundMe campaign organized by Josh Arieh for Gavin Smith’s son.
  • 50:00 – Dolly’s Game! A five-game mix that includes Doyle Brunson and Shaun Deeb.
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Apr 26, 2019
Ep. 143 Ho’s Huge Run & Imsirovic’s Lofty Summer Goals
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With Brent Hanks on vacation, Remko Rinkema flies solo for a podcast with reduced banter but increased guests as both Maria Ho and Ali Imsirovic join the show. Ho is fresh off making the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown final table while we spoke to Ali Imsirovic at the ARIA High Roller event at the PokerGO Studio about his summer plans and much more. 
  • 01:50 – Short poker news items including the legal online poker in Philadelphia!
  • 03:50 – Maria Ho headlines the final table of the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown!
  • 06:10 – Start of the interview with Maria Ho.
  • 08:45 – What kind of expectations does Maria Ho have going into this final table second in chips?
  • 09:52 – What would winning a World Poker Tour event mean to Maria Ho?
  • 11:05 – How does Maria strike a balance between broadcasting and playing?
  • 12:48 – What has Maria learned from prior deep runs in big events at the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour?
  • 16:15 – What will Maria Ho’s preparation look like for this final table at the end of May?
  • 19:45 – Sharing her accomplishments with her family and having them in attendance during the final table in May.
  • 23:45 – Exciting things on Poker Central and PokerGO!
  • 24:50 – Catching up with Ali Imsirovic about his summer plans, his motivation for the Poker Central High Roller of the Year leaderboard, and some fun random shenanigans!
  • 34:47 – Remko runs through the Week 15 Poker Central Power Rankings!
  • 39:40 – Closing things out with The Effing Five!
    1. Ben Lamb, Jonathan Depa, John Cynn gambling marathon in Uruguay!
    2. Daniel Negreanu gives terminally ill poker fan an unforgettable experience
    3. The All-Time Money List Shuffle
    4. Maria Ho’s exciting 2019 campaign to date!
    5. GoFundMe campaign organized by Josh Arieh for Gavin Smith’s son.
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Apr 19, 2019
Ep. 142 Education & Entertainment with Galfond and Emmett
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined in the PokerGO Studio to talk to Phil Galfond, recap the Run it Once Week action on Poker After Dark, dive into the potential new locations for the World Series of Poker, and take a look at the Global Poker Awards.
  • 00:45 – Brent Hanks decided who’s cool and who’s totally not cool in the world of poker!
  • 03:11 – Run it Once Week on Poker After Dark and the Randall Emmett Experience!
  • 06:40 – Live, live, live and how there’s more poker content available than ever before.
  • 08:50 – Will there be more Randall Emmett type characters on Poker After Dark in the future?
  • 13:20 – Do we need more heroes and villains in poker?
  • 16:35 – The interview with Phil Galfond about the launch of Run it Once Poker, Poker After Dark, the lack of access to high stakes cash games, Farah’s high stakes play, and the difference between Tom Dwan and himself.
  • 38:00 – End of interview with Phil Galfond.
  • 39:54 – What if poker wasn’t part of the UIGEA, would Black Friday have even happened?
  • 46:19 – Results & Recap of the Bellagio High Roller events won by Seth Davies and Ali Imsirovic.
  • 47:36 – What if the World Series of Poker leaves the Rio behind? Where will poker’s biggest annual festival go?
  • 55:18 – Recapping the Global Poker Awards with some takes on certain categories.
  • 1:03:23 – What’s happening next week?
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Apr 15, 2019
Ep. 141 Allegedly ft. Jared Jaffee and Ben Palmer
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The Poker Central Podcast this week spent the majority of the time off the rails! Recent WPT Venetian winner Ben Palmer and WSOP bracelet winner Jared Jaffee join the show for more than an hour of banter and shenanigans that brings a lot of untold stories to the surface. On top of that, Brent and Remko make their way through the Week 13 Power Rankings as well as the Effing Five and some juicy info on the upcoming Poker After Dark Pot Limit Omaha action.
  • 03:19 - The start of the interview with Jared Jaffee and Ben Palmer.
  • 08:00 - The worst jobs Ben Palmer and Jared Jaffee ever had.
  • 11:00 - A weird story about Jaffee's family and a poor joke.
  • 13:00 - Athletic prowess, does Jaffee have it?
  • 15:00 - What's the story between Jaffee and Palmer, how did this bromance start?
  • 18:00 - Ben Palmer and his love for The Venetian.
  • 21:30 - How did Jaffee go broke? (Hint: Betting against the Patriots in the Super Bowl)
  • 26:00 - High rollers, Palmer won't play them and Jaffee is retiring from them.
  • 30:00 - Healthy living, slob life and Ben's approach to the game of poker.
  • 35:10 - The most degen nights of Ben and Jared.
  • 45:00 - Dating life and Massey stories.
  • 50:00 - Comedy.
  • 1:25:00 - The Week 13 Poker Central Power Rankings
  • 1:35:00 - The Effing Five.
    1. Ben Lamb, Jonathan Depa, John Cynn gambling marathon in Uruguay!
    2. Daniel Negreanu gives terminally ill poker fan an unforgettable experience
    3. The All-Time Money List Shuffle
    4. Marty Mathis – breakout win after a decade in the game for $873k in Rio de Janeiro
    5. GoFundMe campaign organized by Josh Arieh for Gavin Smith’s son.
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Apr 05, 2019
Ep. 140 – Double Trouble ft. Denise & Farah
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For the first time in quite some time we have two guests on the Poker Central Podcast! During Femme Fatale II Week on Poker After Dark, Farah Galfond and Denise Pratt were kind enough to join us to some great conversation! Brent and Remko also dive into big wins by Marty Mathis, Sandeep Pulusani, and Ben Palmer as well as an updated Power Ranking and two new moments in the Effing Five.
  • 04:02 - Femme Fatale week recap: Kym Lim surges, Kitty Kuo vs. Denise Pratt confrontation?
  • 10:13 - Guest: Denise Pratt talks about the video that made her famous, her talkative ways and how she’ll never back down from anyone!
  • 34:52 - Guest: Farah Galfond talks about her rise through the ranks, motherhood as a poker pro and learning from her husband Phil.
  • 54:48 - Previewing the Global Poker Awards on PokerGO, hosted by Ali Nejad & Drea Renee on April 5th at 8:00 pm ET.
  • 59:09 - Breakout win! Marty Mathis wins $873k in Rio De Janeiro, Matas Cimbolas continues impressive year with third place after getting second at L.A. Poker Classic.
  • 1:02:00 - WPT Venetian – Ben Palmer gets the bigget win of his career for $431,000 after beating Tony Gargano heads up.
  • 1:04:34 - Bay 101 Shooting Star – While no longer a WPT this event had a stacked final table with Sandeep Pulusani getting the win for $354k, Ryan Tosoc, Dan Shak, Loni Harwood, and John Andress fall just short of the win.
  • 1:07:39 - Power Rankings: The women dominate during Femme Fatale II Week, Farah Galfond becomes the first woman at the top while nine new names enter the Top 10 this week including the degen of the hour, Ben Lamb.
  • 1:16:07 - The Effing Five gets two new moments added!
    1. The All-Time Money List Shuffle
    2. Ben Lamb, Jonathan Depa, John Cynn gambling marathon in Uruguay!
    3. Daniel Negreanu gives terminally ill poker fan an unforgettable experience
    4. Marty Mathis – breakout win after a decade in the game for $873k in Rio de Janeiro
    5. GoFundMe campaign organized by Josh Arieh for Gavin Smith’s sons
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Mar 29, 2019
Ep. 139 Awards Season, Femme Fatale II and Berkey’s Big Wins
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema get you caught up with all the latest gossip, news and excitement that’s going on in the world of poker. On this episode, they recap the Super High Roller Cash Game, preview Poker After Dark Femme Fatale II, look at the Global Poker Awards nominees and go through the Week 11 Power Rankings and an updated version of the Effing Five! 
  • 00:25 – Brent Hanks kicks things off with a rant about how much he loves March Madness.
  • 02:38 – Recapping two nights of Super High Roller Cash Game action highlighted by the volatile play of Oscar Ng, Matt Berkey, Daniel Negreanu and Justin Young.
  • 07:20 – Daniel Negreanu’s winning session as well as speculation on whether he’ll play a full schedule during the World Series of Poker.
  • 12:23 – Previewing the action and lineup as Femme Fatale returns to Poker After Dark next week featuring Maria Ho, Farah Galfond, Marle Cordeiro, Kitty Kuo, Denise Pratt and many more!
  • 16:20 – What if Phil Ivey hated casinos and only played poker? Brent and Remko speculate on how Ivey’s legacy would’ve changed if he had always focused on playing poker over his gambling exploits.
  • 21:02 – Running through the Global Poker Awards that will be live on PokerGO at April 5th from the PokerGO Studio, and this very podcast is nominated!
  • 38:35 – The Week 11 Poker Central Power Rankings are topped by Matt Berkey, Daniel Negreanu and Oscar Ng!
  • 47:30 – The Effing Five! Here’s the updated list of favorite 2019 poker moments as picked by Brent and Remko.
    1. The All-Time Money List Shuffle
    2. Matt Berkey books back-to-back-to-back televised cash game wins.
    3. Daniel Negreanu gives terminally ill poker fan an unforgettable experience
    4. The Oscar Ng experience, putting on a show with creative play on the Super High Roller Cash Game.
    5. GoFundMe campaign organized by Josh Arieh for Gavin Smith’s sons 
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Mar 22, 2019
Ep. 138 Super High Roller Chicken Wings
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Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema come at you with a whole bunch of stuff including the weekly Power Rankings, the Effing Five, recaps of all three WPT final tables and much more! 
  • 00:20 – Paying tribute to the sudden passing of Mickey Craft.
  • 03:20 – The Super High Roller Cash Game is back! Brent Hanks runs through the lineup and gets us hyped up.
  • 06:00 – New kid on the block Oscar Ng is getting a lot of attention from poker fans and players, Brent and Remko preview this new character who’ll be making his PokerGO Studio debut in this massive $200/$400 game.
  • 9:30 – The Week 10 Poker Central Power Rankings start with an apology to Stephen Chidwick from Brent Hanks.
  • 11:10 – Running through the Power Rankings from the top down, highlighted by David ‘ODB’ Baker and Frank ‘Chicken Wing’ Stepuchin jumping into the Top 3!
  • 17:00 – The Magic of Darren Elias.
  • 19:30 – Dan Bilzerian dealing out a burn to Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates! Relevancy? Stupid? Funny?
  • 21:45 – Much love for Timothy Adams, one of the most underrated players in the game right now.
  • 25:00 – Recapping three nights of World Poker Tour action on PokerGO, starting with the L.A. Poker Classic won by David ‘ODB’ Baker. Is ODB on his way to the Poker Hall of Fame?
  • 29:25 – A new legend emerged at the final table of the WPT Gardens Poker Championship: Frank ‘Chicken Wing’ Stepuchin!
  • 31:00 – Shannon Shorr: Is he the best player in the world without a major title?
  • 33:47 – Viny Lima wins the Borgata Winter Poker Open Championship.
  • 36:00 – Recapping the massive Triton Super High Roller Series where Jason Koon absolutely smashed people!
  • 39:00 – The all-time money list is changing faster than we can track of, who will be in the Top 10 by the end of the year?
  • 43:55 – The Effing Five! Here’s the new list, listen to find out the reasons why!
    • – The All-Time Money List Shuffle
    • Phil Galfond launches Run it Once Poker
    • Daniel Negreanu gives terminally ill poker fan an unforgettable experience
    • Dan Bilzerian drops the hammer on Jungleman on Twitter
    • GoFundMe campaign organized by Josh Arieh for Gavin Smith’s sons
  • 48:33 – Brent Hanks speculation! Ladies??!?!!
  • 51:32 – A big shout out to all our listeners!
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Mar 15, 2019
Ep. 137 – The David Peters Special
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Sit back, relax, and enjoy this lengthy conversation with U.S. Poker Open champion and the current No. 5 on poker’s all-time money list, David Peters. After the interview, Brent and Remko dive into the Power Rankings as well as the Effing Five.
  • 1:00 – We are joined by David Peters on the Poker Central Podcast! Did he do any celebrating after taking the U.S. Poker Open down? Disco David, Dizzle, and some good party stories!
  • 5:25 – David Peters in college and seeing the world because of poker prior to the age of 21.
  • 9:30 – Work ethic, dedication and all the other things that are in the mix and related to the success of David Peters.
  • 13:30 – What was the turning point for David Peters, going from an average pro to a highly successful high roller?
  • 16:55 – Studying: How does David Peters do it? Why does he not join study groups, how is it possible that he does it all on his own?
  • 27:00 – The variety in opponents while playing on the high roller circuit and what makes that challenge so exciting?
  • 28:15 – Being backed, getting deep into makeup, and then getting out of it in 2013 and never looking back.
  • 36:40 – Winning big while having a small piece of your own action, swapping pieces, the ethics of it all and whether or not it has an effect on the play at the tables?
  • 40:00 – Trying to explain how the Poker Central Power Rankings work to David Peters, and Brent Hanks making the case for Dan Bilzerian.
  • 49:35 – David Peters: His style of play, his quiet demeanor and what the reason behind it all is?
  • 59:00 – Brent and Remko recap the conversation with David Peters and dive straight into the Poker Central Power Rankings with David Peters leading the way!
  • 1:05:35 – The Effing Five, Brent and Remko shake things up!
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Mar 05, 2019