PokerNews Podcast

PokerNews Podcast
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The PokerNews Podcast, the longest-running news show in the poker world with over 800 episodes, releases new episodes every Friday! Each episode includes the latest news, stories, debates, and gossip from the community. From Poker Hall of Famers to World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions, the PokerNews Podcast has welcomed the biggest guests in the industry. WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway hosts alongside Game of Gold star and 2021 MSPT Player of the Year Kyna England & two-time WSOP.com Online Player of the Year and bracelet winner Mike "Brock Lesnar" Holtz. Tweet about the podcast at #PNPod and follow PokerNews on X at @PokerNews for more!

  1. 5d ago

    Selling a Pokémon Card for $700,000, WSOP's Bad AI, and Nikki Limo is Back

    In the 1,006th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Nikki Limo at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about all the latest happenings in the poker world. That includes Ethan "Rampage" Yau selling a rare Pokemon card for a staggering $700,000, bad AI from the WSOP, Nikki at the Champions Club Queens & Cards festival with Phil Hellmuth, and a WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star update concerning the PokerNews Podcast crew. Also, Mike is headed to Texas for the WSOP Circuit at TCH, the Triton Jeju is underway, and Jacob Long finally got his long-overdue MSPT Main Event title. Finally, the PokerNews Podcast is headed to the Bahamas, and don't miss your chance to win another autographed book, this time by famed author Michael Kaplan. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:28 | Nikki Limo joins the show 01:34 | Rampage & Pokémon cards 06:30 | Nikki Limo's Leaf Metal card 08:13 | Champions Queens & Cards 11:00 | Mike headed to Texas 12:20 | WSOP's bad AI images 17:50 | WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star 22:30 | Sponsor – 888poker 25:00 | Michael Kaplan book giveaway 26:03 | Triton Jeju 27:24 | Jacob Long's MSPT win 28:52 | PN Pod in the Bahamas

  2. Sep 3

    The Biggest Pot in High Stakes Poker History Just Happened; Negreanu Makes HCL Debut

    In the 1,005th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are back to talk the latest and greatest from the poker world. That includes a week full of High Stakes Poker live stream action, and some record-breaking pots played by the likes of Eric Wasserson, Texas Mike Moncek, and Andrew Robl. See two hands that set records for largest pots in the 20-year history of High Stakes Poker! Speaking of live streams, Daniel Negreanu ventured into the cash game streets by making his Hustler Casino Live (HCL) debut, where he played a fascinating hand against Sam "Señor Tilt" Kiki. From there, Mike and Chad discuss cheating in LA poker rooms and how a ban on phones has been suggested as a possible solution. But is that a good idea? Other stories include a look ahead to the WPT Seoul, recapping Talking Stick's 20th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship, winners from the EPT Barcelona, and remembering poker greats Pierre Neuville and Brent Carter. Check out those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast! A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:04 | High Stakes Poker live streams 03:00 | Biggest Pot in HSP history Part 1 07:04 | Biggest Pot in HSP history Part 2 16:37 | Negreanu's Hustler Casino Live debut 18:30 | Big hand played by DNegs 24:35 | Cheating in LA poker rooms 25:03 | Is a phone ban the answer? 29:45 | Sponsor – WPT Global 31:00 | Arizona State Poker Championship 34:17 | EPT Barcelona winners 36:20 | Remembering Pierre Neuville 37:15 | Brent Carter passes away

  3. Aug 27

    Garrett Adelstein Ready to Blow Doors Open on Cheating Allegations | PokerNews Podcast #1,004

    In the 1,004th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz welcome Garrett Adelstein to the show to talk about his upcoming poker book, Beneath the Cards, which will release on September 1. The new poker memoir discusses Garrett's life as a whole, which of course includes the highly controversial and divisive Jack-Four cheating allegations from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) stream involving Robbi Jade Lew. Garrett opens up about the situation, including the immediate aftermath, how it has impacted his life, and how he feels about it all now. Plus, what may happen when the book drops and reopens that can of worms. According to Garrett, he has some previously unreleased circumstantial evidence that may change a few people's minds. This show is the perfect way to set the stage before the explosive new book hits the shelves, so don't miss your opportunity to hear from the man himself. Oh, and you can preorder your copy of the book on Amazon here. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:25 | Garrett Adelstein joins 01:30 | Why write a book? 03:45 | The infamous J4 hand 09:15 | How does Garrett feel about the reactions? 11:30 | What else is in the book? 14:00 | Mike's interaction with Garrett 17:45 | Competing on Survivor 22:30 | Self-improvement 24:15 | WPT Seoul & WPT Global 25:12 | Creating the audiobook  28:45 | What's next? 33:09 | Upcoming documentary-style video 35:45 | Get your copy of Beneath the Cards

  4. Aug 20

    Armed Robbery at Poker Tournament; James Hartigan's Top EPT Moments

    In the 1,003rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by longtime commentator James Hartigan at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Ahead of EPT Barcelona, Hartigan shares some of his favorite memories from the European Poker Tour (EPT), including his debut at Deauville, being there for both of Vicky Coren's wins, and the rise of Adrian Mateos. Hartigan also shares his affinity for Barny Boatman, what it was like being at the 2010 armed robbery at the EPT Berlin, and much more. This is your chance to hear from one of the most respected commentators in poker history talk about legendary moments from the EPT!  A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show  01:00 | Favorite EPT moments 02:18 | Moment #1 – EPT Deauville 07:00 | Finding his way into poker 10:10 | James Hartigan's EPT debut 10:30 | Moment #2 – Victoria Coren's first win 11:17 | Moment #3 – EPT's first two-time champ 16:46 | Moment #4 – The genesis of Adrian Mateos 21:37 | Moment #5 – Barny Boatman's EPT victory 25:50 | Robbery at EPT Berlin

  5. Aug 13

    What Poker Players Won Millions of Dollars at the Venetian? Recapping the Summer Deepstack Championship

    In the 1,002nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, host Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are coming to you from a new location -- the Venetian Poker Live studio in Las Vegas! That's because they're doing a special episode devoted to all things Venetian, including a thorough recap of the Venetian Summer Deepstack Championship Series. Find out all about the numbers, including entries, prize pools, and overlays, and some of the bigger winners, both in terms of name recognition and six-figure scores. That includes Bruno Furth, Andrew Ostapchenko, and Jim Collopy. Oh, and Tony Miles also won a title. Did you know the former WSOP Main Event runner-up was on reality TV? Indeed, he was a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and he even had a big prop bet against Shaun Deeb. Chad and Mike talk a bit about it, as well as some of the summer cash games on Venetian Poker Live. One big three-way hand involved Michael Mizrachi, Chino Rheem, and Isaac, while another sprang out of Joe's Game. See clips of both in this episode. Finally, Chad and Mike look back at Episode #1,000 and share some of their favorite moments from the special event. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:34 | Coming to you from the Venetian 01:00 | Venetian Summer Deepstack Championship 01:50 | Summer Numbers 03:10 | Multiple title winners 05:00 | Six-Figure Winners 10:35 | Bruno Furth claims PLO title 11:14 | Overlord hats 11:42 | The Tale of Tony Miles 14:58 | A win for Jim Collopy 15:24 | MSPT Venetian events 18:04 | Venetian Poker Live cash game streams 19:22 | Chino Rheen vs. Grinder vs. Isaac 24:14 | Big Hand from Joe's Game 28:43 | Highlights from Episode 1,000

  6. Aug 7

    Wild 2026 WSOP Main Event Ride! Jason Koon Talks Poker Hall of Fame

    In the 1,001st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, host Chad Holloway is at the Horseshoe Las Vegas for the finale of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table! He takes you on a journey over all three days, from pregame interviews to one with the last player standing. In between, he caught up for an interview with Jason Koon, who was the sole inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and 2013 WSOP Main Event champ Ryan Riess, who made headlines after clapping back at a much-panned social media post by Jessica Vierling. What inspired Riess to chime in, and who does he want to see win the 2026 WSOP Main Event? Find out here. Plus, see the winning moment in real time as Chad was recording a bit when Lucas Jumalon ultimately defeated Lauri Saaskilahti. It was a magic moment that you won't want to miss. Oh, and a winner interview with Jumalon, the 2026 WSOP Main Event champ! A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:50 | WSOP Main Event Final Table Day 1 05:30 | Poker Hall of Fame 06:30 | Interview with Jason Koon 10:20 | WSOP Main Event Final Table Day 2 18:48 | Interview with Ryan Riess 22:35 | Final hand in real time 24:10 | Winner interview with Lucas Jumalon

  7. Aug 3

    Jeremy Ausmus Opens Up! Plus, WSOP Finalists Greg Mueller & Michael "Gags" Gagliano

    In the very special 1,000th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas in front of a live studio audience! While there, they welcome guest Jeremy Ausmus to the show to talk about his life as a high-stakes poker pro, his picks for the Poker Hall of Fame, his decision to start vlogging, and much more. Here's your chance to hear from one of the best in the game. They also welcome a pair of 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event finalists, who in the coming days will be competing for a $10,000,000 top prize! Greg "FBT" Mueller opens up about his life in poker and renewed excitement for the game, while BetMGM Poker Ambassador Michael "Gags" Gagliano shares what the past two weeks of downtime have been like, his famed poker schedule, and more. Finally, the crew was honored to welcome several former hosts and caretakers of the PokerNews Podcast to the stage, including Sarah Herring, Donnie Peters, and Kyna England, while also catching up with the likes of Jeff Platt, Remko Rinkema, Jesse Fullen, Connor Richards, Matt Hansen, and Brent Harrington. It's a celebratory episode, but also one that sets the stage for this week's 2026 WSOP finale! Don't miss it. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:25 | PN Pod history 03:33 | Greg "FBT" Mueller 11:55 | Jeremy Ausmus 24:17 | Michael "Gags" Gagliano 33:03 | Sarah Herring 34:55 | Donnie Peters 37:03 | Kyna England 39:20 | Jesse Fullen, Matt Hansen & Remko 41:22 | Jeff Platt 42:41 | Connor Richards & Brent Harrington 44:38 | Shoutout to Chad's mom 45:21 | Final words

  8. Aug 2

    Solana's Impact On The 2026 World Series of Poker w/ Guest Vibhu Norby

    In the 999th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas and joined by Solana Chief Product Officer Vibhu Norby, who talks about Solana's collaboration with the World Series of Poker (WSOP).  This is the first time in 15 years that the WSOP broadcast has had a headline sponsor, and only the third in its 59-year history. How did it all come about? What does it mean for the future? Find out all of that and more in this episode. Also, the crew discusses the WSOP's decision to remove shot clocks from the Main Event final table, plus the controversy and subsequent resolution surrounding WSOP Circuit Online ring winners receiving a package to the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.  A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:20 | Vibhu Norby joins the show 00:47 | PokerNews Podcast Episode 1,000! 01:48 | Who is Vibhu Norby? 04:13 | Poker origin story 07:30 | Finalizing deal with WSOP 12:15 | Perfect for the Bahamas 15:30 | Solana Showdown Invitational 18:07 | WSOP Main Event winner pick 19:55 | No more shot clock 26:00 | WSOP Online Circuit rings 29:15 | A look ahead to WSOP Paradise 33:35 | Solana Breakpoint Nov. 15-17

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The PokerNews Podcast, the longest-running news show in the poker world with over 800 episodes, releases new episodes every Friday! Each episode includes the latest news, stories, debates, and gossip from the community. From Poker Hall of Famers to World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions, the PokerNews Podcast has welcomed the biggest guests in the industry. WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway hosts alongside Game of Gold star and 2021 MSPT Player of the Year Kyna England & two-time WSOP.com Online Player of the Year and bracelet winner Mike "Brock Lesnar" Holtz. Tweet about the podcast at #PNPod and follow PokerNews on X at @PokerNews for more!

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  • Creator
    PokerNews Podcast
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    PokerNews Podcast

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