BEHIND THE TOUR

VibeLive and Alessandra Pino

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Go behind the scenes of the PartyPoker Tour with exclusive interviews featuring players, ambassadors, organisers and the people who make the tour possible. Hosted by Alessandra Pino in collaboration with www.vibelive.net, Behind the Tour tells the stories you won't hear at the poker table.

2h ago

Michael Breen: The Manchester Champion Behind the Breen Machine

Fresh from winning the PartyPoker Tour Manchester Main Event, Michael "Breen Machine" Breen joined me to reflect on the biggest victory of his poker career. Read the full article on Poker.pro. Recorded immediately after his Manchester triumph, this conversation explores much more than the final table. Michael talks about playing alongside some of the UK's strongest professionals, why the PartyPoker Tour has become one of his favourite live circuits and how competition and community continue to go hand in hand. We also discuss satellite qualifiers, memorable opponents, the importance of tournament structure, bringing new players into live poker and why, even after lifting the trophy, he was already excited for the next stop on the tour. Michael offers an honest and engaging insight into life on the live poker circuit, from the thrill of competition to the friendships that keep players coming back. • Winning the 2026 PartyPoker Tour Manchester Main Event • Facing elite professionals including Andrew Wilson and Alex Montgomery • Why the PartyPoker Tour stands out from other live festivals • Tournament structures, satellites and making live poker accessible • Competition, friendship and the importance of the poker community • Looking ahead to the next stop on the tour • The story behind the "Breen Machine" • Food, family and celebrating a career-best result Behind the Tour is a VibeLive podcast hosted by Alessandra Pino. Produced in collaboration with VibeLive, the series takes listeners behind the scenes of the PartyPoker Tour, exploring the people who make each stop memorable, from players and ambassadors to journalists, organisers and industry figures. Every conversation is accompanied by an in-depth feature on poker.pro, where you can read more about the stories behind the interviews. VibeLive is an event collective dedicated to telling the stories behind live events through original journalism, photography, video and audio. Website: www.vibelive.net Instagram: @vibeliveeventcollective Facebook: VibeLive Event Collective

15 min
2h ago

Sam Acheampong: Twenty Years of Community, Competition and the PartyPoker Tour

For more than twenty years, Sam Acheampong has watched poker evolve. Strategies have become more sophisticated, technology has transformed the way people study the game and live tournaments have grown into major festivals. Yet one thing, he believes, has remained remarkably constant: the people. In this episode of Behind the Tour, I sit down with PartyPoker Tour ambassador Sam Acheampong to explore the friendships, stories and shared experiences that continue to define live poker. Together we discuss: ♠️ How a £5 rebuy tournament at London's legendary Gutshot Poker Club sparked a lifelong passion for poker. ♠️ Why community remains at the heart of the PartyPoker Tour. ♠️ How poker has evolved over the past two decades, from GTO strategy to today's live tournament culture. ♠️ What it really means to be a PartyPoker Tour ambassador. ♠️ Why psychology, body language and conversation remain just as important as mathematics. ♠️ Advice for players preparing for their first live tournament. ♠️ The story behind Sam's famous cry of "Hold!" ♠️ The food that reminds him of home and the meal he always celebrates with after a good result. Recorded during the PartyPoker Tour's visit to Manchester235, this conversation goes beyond poker strategy to explore the people, places and experiences that keep players returning from one stop to the next. Read the full article on Poker.pro. About Behind the Tour Behind the Tour is a VibeLive Podcast hosted by Alessandra Pino, bringing you conversations with the players, ambassadors, journalists, organisers and personalities who make the PartyPoker Tour what it is.

17 min
3d ago

Christoffer Karlén: "Poker journalism made me a better player"

The Stories Behind the PartyPoker Tour with Christoffer Karlén Behind the Tour is a VibeLive Podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes of the PartyPoker Tour, exploring the stories, personalities and moments that bring every stop to life. In this episode, I sit down with Christoffer Karlén, poker journalist, live reporter and writer, to explore life behind the notebook at the PartyPoker Tour. Although many know Christoffer for his tournament coverage, he also has a background as a player, and he shares why reporting on poker has taught him more about the game than any strategy book ever could. Together we discuss: ♠️ How poker journalism transformed his own game. ♠️ What makes the PartyPoker Tour stand out from other live festivals. ♠️ Why the £150 Mini Main has become such an attractive event for recreational players. ♠️ The importance of tournament structure, accessibility and creating an unforgettable player experience. ♠️ Why the PartyPoker Tour crew and regular players have become like family. ♠️ The poker hand he still remembers years later. ♠️ Why writing remains his greatest passion. ♠️ The story he's hoping to capture at the London stop. We also finish with a fun quick-fire round, where Christoffer reveals his favourite poker city, the casino he'd happily return to again and again, his dream interview, biggest poker pet peeve, favourite starting hand and, naturally, his go-to snack during a tournament. If you've ever wondered what poker looks like through the eyes of the person reporting the action rather than playing it, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes. About Behind the Tour Behind the Tour is a VibeLive Podcast hosted by Alessandra Pino. Produced in collaboration with VibeLive, the team behind the PartyPoker Tour, the series explores the people who make the tour what it is, from players and ambassadors to journalists, organisers and industry personalities. 📰 Read the accompanying feature on poker.pro.

18 min
3d ago

Glenn Brown: Every Poker Player Starts Somewhere

In this episode of Behind the Tour, Alessandra Pino sits down with PartyPoker Tour ambassador Glenn Brown to discuss introducing his son Sonny to live poker for the very first time. From the endearing question, "Dad... I don't need to deal, do I?", to Glenn's own journey from pub poker to becoming one of the UK's best-known poker ambassadors, this conversation explores first tournaments, grassroots poker, the PartyPoker Tour community and why every player's journey has to start somewhere. 🎙️ Read the accompanying feature on poker.pro.

16 min

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Go behind the scenes of the PartyPoker Tour with exclusive interviews featuring players, ambassadors, organisers and the people who make the tour possible. Hosted by Alessandra Pino in collaboration with www.vibelive.net, Behind the Tour tells the stories you won't hear at the poker table.

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