Poker in the Ears

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Poker in the Ears Podcast

Every week, the hosts of PokerStars TV (James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton) bring you a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like being two regular folks on the international poker circuit. Told from the perspective of a cranky British dad (Hartigan) and an undateable American bachelor (Stapes), Poker in the Ears is a mostly uncensored take on the world of professional poker. The hosts also regularly call in favours, in the form of guest spots from their big-shot celebrity poker-playing friends. And they routinely hold on-air competitions, providing chances for listeners to join them on tour.

  1. 29 AUG

    315. The EPT at 20 with John Duthie

    James and Joe celebrate the 20th anniversary of the European Poker Tour with its founder John Duthie. In an extended interview, John talks about his journey into the television industry, discovering poker in the 1980s, winning the first ever Poker Million, and seeing an opportunity to launch the EPT when the World Poker Tour didn't live up to its name. He also discusses some of the darker chapters in his life, and the business decisions he made that ultimately led to him losing control of the tour. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Next episode: Friday September 13th. Meanwhile, watch the #EPTBarcelona live stream on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels: September 1st–8th.

    1h 9m

  2. 22 AUG

    314. WSOP 2024 Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo

    James and Joe conclude their recap of the biggest poker stories of the summer by talking to this year's World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo. Obviously, 'laptop-gate' is a major point of discussion. Jonathan also talks about his journey into poker, how he and his coaches approached the WSOP final table, and exclusively reveals how he's spending his $10m winnings! The guys also look ahead to #EPT20 – the 20th anniversary of the European Poker Tour – and run through some of the onsite activities taking place at #EPTBarcelona, and the live streaming schedule. Finally, there's a Bronze #PowerPass up for grabs, as Daniel Maylin-Petrou answers questions about the TV show 'Suits' in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). A reminder: you can watch James and Joe discussing Bond films on Sunday August 25th at 20:00 BST (youtube.com/@James_Hartigan).

    1h 25m

  3. 15 AUG

    313. Summer recap, plus Big Game on Tour Loose Cannon Nikki Limo

    James and Joe are back from their extended summer break and have a LOT to discuss. Joe's comedy tour, James's multiple trips to Vegas during the WSOP, UKIPT Malaga, a charity poker tournament in Hollywood, Destination RunGood at Thunder Valley, UKIPT London. And more! Plus, with new episodes of 'The Big Game on Tour' still dropping on the PokerStars YouTube channel every week, the guys talk to the first Loose Cannon Nikki Limo about her experience on the show and ask what advice she'd offer players considering auditioning for the new season. Finally, David Baer from Minnesota tries to win #PITE merch answering questions about the movie 'Annihilation' in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

    1h 37m

  4. 24 JUL

    312. Kenny Hallaert

    For their second summer special, James and Joe talk to the newest PokerStars ambassador: Belgian poker pro, former WSOP finalist and tournament director Kenny Hallaert. Kenny started his poker journey as an online grinder nearly 20 years ago. He's since organised and run live events in his home country, has worked as a floor person for the EPT, is a member of the Tournament Director's Association, and is well known for compiling a comprehensive list of all tournaments running in Las Vegas during the summer months. Also on this episode, James recounts a hand history (aka: bad beat) from the first weekend of the World Series of Poker. And, with 'The Big Game on Tour' returning to TV screens on Friday July 26th, the guys recap the key hands and stories from the first table. Next podcast: August 15th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

    59 min

  5. 26 JUN

    311. Gutshot Straight with Rob Perez

    For their first summer special, James and Joe present a Poker Movie Monday (on a Wednesday). And the motion picture they're reviewing might be one of the worst they've ever seen. The harsh reality is that most films featuring poker are pretty bad and nearly all films featuring Steven Seagal are atrocious. So, imagine a poker movie starring Seagal! That's 'Gutshot Straight'. The guys are joined by Rob Perez (aka: WorldWideWob) to analyse and dissect this direct-to-video "thriller” from 2014. It's also the subject of the Superfan quiz, as Logan Hunt tries to win a couple of Power Passes. Next summer special: July 24th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

    54 min

  6. 31 MAY

    310. SCOOP 2024 with Lex Veldhuis and Howard Swains

    With the 2024 Spring Championship of Online Poker in the books, James and Joe recap the series with their #SCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains, summarising the headline stats and biggest stories of the last three weeks. Plus, the guys talk to Lex Veldhuis, who won his first SCOOP trophy this year and triumphed in the inaugural SCOOP League. Lex also discusses the swings he experienced on The Big Game on Tour (new episodes every Saturday on the PokerStars YouTube channel) and the upcoming Lex Live event in Spain. Finally, EPT Barcelona is the topic of the Superfan quiz, as Cornel Puscau competes for a #PowerPass. Next episode: June 26th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

    1h 14m

  7. 24 MAY

    309. WSOP 2024 preview with reigning Main Event champ Daniel Weinman + SCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains

    Players from every continent will be heading to Las Vegas in the coming days for the 2024 World Series of Poker. James and Joe look ahead to this year's #WSOP and discuss when they'll be there and what they're planning to do and play. Plus, they talk to the man who won the 2023 Main Event bracelet – and $12.1m – Daniel Weinman. Meanwhile, ahead of Main Event Sunday in the Spring Championship of Online Poker, the guys get an update from #SCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains. Also on this week's show, the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord) review Episode 2 of The Big Game on Tour, James reveals why and how he's going to give away prizes at ESPT/UKIPT Malaga, and Dutch barbershop singer Mickey Gijzen competes for PokerStars merch in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast.

    1h 14m

  8. 16 MAY

    308. The Big Game on Tour with Jennifer Tilly + SCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains

    The Big Game on Tour is finally here, with new shows broadcast every Friday on FS1 in the USA and uploaded to the PokerStars YouTube channel the following day. James and Joe recap the first episode with the star of the show: Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Tilly. They also talk about Joe's premiere party and discuss James's experience playing in a #WSOPC event at The Commerce. #SCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains drops by with the latest stories and stats from the Spring Championship of Online Poker, and Andy Wallace from the UK returns to the podcast to answer questions about the Big Game in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

    1h 31m
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Every week, the hosts of PokerStars TV (James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton) bring you a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like being two regular folks on the international poker circuit. Told from the perspective of a cranky British dad (Hartigan) and an undateable American bachelor (Stapes), Poker in the Ears is a mostly uncensored take on the world of professional poker. The hosts also regularly call in favours, in the form of guest spots from their big-shot celebrity poker-playing friends. And they routinely hold on-air competitions, providing chances for listeners to join them on tour.

Information

  • Creator
    PokerStars
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    316
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2015 Halfords Media (IOM) Ltd
  • Show Website
    Poker in the Ears

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