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. 5h ago

    Mike Caro Is BACK… And He Has Stories to Tell | PokerNews Podcast #1014

    In the 1,014th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, it's Part II of Chad Holloway's exclusive interview with Mike Caro, the "Mad Genius of Poker." In it, Caro continues from Part I, where he talks about his good friend, the legendary Doyle Brunson. Caro shares details on their "Airport Bet" and how Doyle's passing impacted him. Caro also discusses the hermit life in the Ozarks, his plans to reemerge into the poker world, and the time he was stood up by Donald J. Trump. Finally, Caro discusses his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, and why he wasn't inducted back in the day. Does he deserve to be inducted now? Oh, did we mention another chance to get your hands on an autographed book from Mike Caro? That's right, it's another giveaway opportunity. 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!

  2. 1d ago

    Is Texas Poker Safe? Sammy Farha Dealer Incident, Attempted Murder & Poker Masters | PokerNews Podcast #1,013

    In the 1,013th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back together for a special episode to delve into the biggest stories from the poker world, and there have been a lot of them! First, they discuss the latest poker room raid in Texas, this one coming at 101 Poker Club in Katy, Texas, where four people were arrested. Then, they turn their attention to Houston, where longtime poker pro Sammy Farha had an altercation with a dealer that had the poker community talking. From there, the trio talk about a wild story involving Lynne Ji and Kevin "KGao" Gao, where the former was arrested for attempted murder after trying to allegedly stab the latter.  Finally, a look at recent tournament winners from the Super High Roller Bowl, Poker Masters, and big wins by both Joe Hachem and Umut Ozturk. 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 02:01 | 101 Poker Club Raided 06:35 | Sammy Farha Dealer Altercation 12:12 | Lynne Ji Attempted Murder 18:35 | Recent Tournament Winners 20:00 | Super High Roller Bowl 21:37 | Poker Masters Recap 22:27 | Joe Hachem & Umut Ozturk

  3. Oct 22

    Where Did Mike Caro, the Mad Genius of Poker, Disappear to for 20 Years?

    In the 1,012th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, Chad Holloway has a very special one-on-one interview with the Mad Genius of Poker, Mike Caro. The legendary poker player disappeared from the poker world 20 years ago, and Chad managed to track him down for an exclusive two-part interview. In Part I, Caro talks about his early days in poker, mastering poker tells, and some of his famous laws such as "The Law of Least Tilt" and the "Threshold of Misery."  Caro then discusses some of his poker books, including writing Super System alongside his good friend and longtime confidant Doyle Brunson. A forerunner in the world of poker technology, Caro also shares details about his early computer program ORAC, signing on with the first-ever online poker site, Planet Poker, and being an ambassador for Doyle's Room. Part II of Mike Caro's interview will air at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 29, so be sure to tune in then. 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 00:45 | Giveaway details 01:20 | Mike Caro joins the show 05:27 | Poker Tells 09:07 | Writing Super System with Doyle Brunson 14:22 | Faraz Jaka's Tweet 19:30 | Threshold of Misery 21:03 | Caro's Law of Least Tilt 27:47 | Planet Poker 30:50 | Doyle's Room

  4. Oct 15

    The Fight Against Poker Cheaters: John Andress Reveals All

    In the 1,011th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by former poker pro John Andress, who is now the Head of Game Integrity for AceGuardian. As an expert in online poker security, Andress shares his expertise regarding the latest superuser scandal that rocked the poker community. Find out what folks like Andress are doing to combat cheaters, bots, and more. That then leads into a larger discussion regarding the responsibilities of online poker operators, existential threats to the industry, and the future of online poker. 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 01:08 | John Andress joins 05:20 | Latest Superuser incident 09:30 | Advancement of AI 15:47 | Open Source Detection 20:54 | Different operator standards 26:23 | Bots huge threat to online poker 30:20 | Lack of punishment 33:05 | What is the future of online poker? 38:44 | Mike Caro is coming!

  5. Oct 8

    Superuser Steals Hundreds of Thousands in Online Poker Cyber Attack; Britney HCL Drama

    In the 1,010th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, Chad Holloway is joined by Mike Holtz and Connor Richards from Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. The trio discusses the latest superuser scandal that rocked the online poker world, and what possible fallout the industry may face. They also delve into the most recent Hustler Casino Live (HCL) drama involving Britney and C Ye, among others, and then take another stab at the slide dealing debate. What are the arguments for and against? Who supports it and who doesn't? Find out in this episode. Finally, Chad talks about competing in the MSPT Wisconsin Poker State Championship at Milwaukee's Potawatomi Casino, which is where he got to play with Will Givens, who had a breakout summer at the World Series of Poker. Not only that, Chad was there for a truly wild hand that was captured on video. See it in this episode! 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 01:18 Superuser Scandal 12:40 Hustler Casino Live drama 22:25 Sponsor: Solana 23:32 Slide Dealing 31:59 Chad at MSPT 33:18 Big Will Givens hand

  6. Oct 1

    Poker's Gambit – Can Chess Help Spark Another Boom? | PokerNews Podcast #1,009

    In the 1,009th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway sits down with Albert Cheng, the Chief Growth Officer of Chess.com. Poker may experience a boom among chess players as a popular chess website with millions of daily users launched a poker site and training program. Gambit, launched by Chess.com, is a free-to-use poker software where players can play against bots, friends, and other online users. They can also be walked through the basics of the game, take poker strategy lessons, and track their poker stats. Gambit is specifically aimed at helping new players become introduced to the game without having to lose money or be pushed in-app purchases. "Here's what it is: a poker site built for learning," Chess.com Chief Growth Officer Albert Cheng said in a May blog post. "No real-money gambling. No rake. Just the parts of the chess playbook that have made it work for millions of people, applied to poker." Gambit, which is available on desktop as well as iOS and Android, will be immediately familiar to Chess.com users as the two share the same interface and graphics. 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 00:30 | Albert Cheng joins the show 01:11 | Who is Albert Cheng? 03:00 | Parallels between poker & chess 04:57 | How did you learn poker? 06:41 | How did Gambit come about? 10:10 | Not real money 16:30 | Getting new people into the game 19:09 | Alexandra Botez & the Gambit Cup 23:20 | Might other games be coming to Gambit? 25:30 | Quick hitter questions 27:00 | What can we do to grow poker? 28:25 | Grandmasters movie  29:40 | Hellmuth book giveaway

  7. Sep 24

    Did Daniel Negreanu Punt and Miss Out on This WSOP Gold Bracelet?

    In the 1,008th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by former host Matt "Matty Bet" Hansen to talk about the latest in the poker world. That includes a big hand, what some might call a punt, by Daniel Negreanu at the final table of an online bracelet event on GGPoker. See the hand and make a determination for yourself, but then hear what Negreanu had to say. From there, a pair of poker influencers, Abby Merk and Ethan "Rampage" Yau, made headlines after their respective behavior on two different live-streamed cash games, 888poker's XL Autumn series is underway, and big winners from Borgata's Big, Big Series. Speaking of winners, also hear about big wins from Nick Schulman, Nick Petrangelo, Ben Tollerene, and Joao Simao at the Triton Jeju. 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 00:30 | Matty Bet is back 01:24 | A Daniel Negreanu punt? 05:50 | Abby Merk not too happy 15:00 | Rampage berates "Sniping Nit" 24:40 | Sponsor: 888poker 25:15 | Big, Big winners from Borgata 28:37 | Triton Jeju recap 31:33 | Schulman, Simao & Petrangelo claim titles 36:13 | Book giveaway winner

  8. Sep 17

    The One Interview with Daniel Negreanu You Don't Want to Miss

    In the 1,007th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by the one and only Daniel Negreanu. He talks about a plethora of topics, including his upcoming baby, World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise, the WSOP Player of the Year race, slide dealing, Poker Hall of Fame, and what reality TV show he was almost on. This is your chance to hear DNeg's thoughts on some of the hottest topics in poker. 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 01:10 | Baby update 01:55 | WSOP Super Circuit Montreal 04:33 | Plans for WSOP Paradise 05:18 | WSOP Player of the Year 07:50 | Thoughts on Lucas Jumalon 10:40 | Playing on Hustler Casino Live 13:14 | Breaking down the hand versus Señor Tilt 18:44 | Poker Hall of Fame changes? 22:00 | Thoughts on Slide Dealing 25:57 | Negreanu on Reality TV show? 30:00 | Will vlogs return in the Bahamas? 31:35 | Kalshi Code "DNEGS" 32:50 | Negreanu's top poker players of all time

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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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