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In this 200th episode, Ninja (Tyler Blevins) is our special guest. Tyler shares his journey from the early days of streaming to becoming a gaming sensation. He discusses his parents' initial confusion about his gaming career, his wife Jessica's pivotal role as both life partner and manager, and the evolving landscape of streaming business. Tyler shares anecdotes of his love for poker, interactions with renowned players, and his ambitions for poker content creation. We also delve into topics such as mental health in the gaming industry, work-life balance, and Tyler’s aspirations for future collaborations and ventures, offering a multifaceted look into his life and career as a prominent figure in the gaming and streaming world.
 
Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9A0KHTMlJk&t=68s
 
Chapters:
0:00 Ninja0:28 Tyler's Poker Journey and Streaming Beginnings13:03 Meeting Jessica and Intro to Poker22:44 Poker Connections and Favorite Players33:07 Navigating the Streaming Vortex43:36 Family Feud Victory and Memories50:32 The Focus on Community and Mental Health52:39 Michigan Roots
 
Follow Ninja:
- X: https://twitter.com/ninja
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninja

Ramin Hajiyev is an Azerbaijani poker player who has made a name for himself in the world of high-stakes poker tournaments. His skills at the table have brought him into the spotlight, especially with his significant victories in competitive events. One of his most notable achievements includes winning the $200,000 Luxon Invitational at the Triton Cyprus event, his biggest live cash totalling $4,122,554.
 
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE__bmb_JQM
 
 Follow Ramin on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhajiyev/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramin_h

Pedro Alonso Martínez Satrustegui, commonly known as Pedro Alonso in the padel community, is a professional padel player born on July 2, 1999, in Toledo, Spain. Pedro is recognised as one of the best padel players at the moment.
 
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxZ3uE6XvNI
 
Follow Pedro on social media: https://www.instagram.com/peteralonsomar

Barstool Mintzy (Ben Mintz) joins Jeff on the podcast today. Barstool Mintzy is the host of the Wake Up Mintzy podcast and works with Barstool Sports (for a second time!). Mintzy’s career is full of interesting stories, from being fired by Barstool Sports to being re-hired by Dave Portnoy himself. Listen in to hear Mintzy and Jeff cover multiple topics from sports betting and analysis, to his work for Barstool Sports.
Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G6yLyQgKmk
Connect with Barstool Mintzy:
X, stoolmintzy: https://twitter.com/StoolMintzy
X, wake_up_mintzy: https://twitter.com/wake_up_mintzy
Instagram, stoolmintzy: https://www.instagram.com/stoolmintzy
Instagram, wakeupmintzy: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupmintzy

Ken Goldin is a prominent figure in memorabilia and trading cards, recognized for his extensive expertise and significant contributions to the industry. As the founder of Goldin Auctions, he has played a crucial role in elevating the status and value of sports memorabilia and trading cards, turning what was once a niche hobby into a multi-million dollar industry. Ken is the recent start of the Netflix show ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.
Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGrossPodcast/videos
 
Connect with Ken:
X: https://twitter.com/KenGoldin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kengoldin/?hl=en

Darren Rovell is a sports business reporter who has made a name for himself through his extensive coverage of the business aspects of sports. Over the years, he has worked for major networks such as ESPN and CNBC. In addition to his career in sports journalism, Darren Rovell is the Founder & CEO of KickStand Cocktails. In this episode, Jeff and Darren discuss the world of sports reporting, both past and present and also Darren’s current business ventures in the world of KickStand Cocktails.
Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UCsaMHABtIo?si=O7VnIr5KrBS-Ft2d
Connect with Darren:
X: https://twitter.com/darrenrovell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenrovell