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. 3D AGO

    Should You Be Worried to Play on this Online Poker Site?

    In the 963rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back to talk about the recent concerns and unanswered questions surrounding CoinPoker. The offshore site has come under fire for deceptive and unclear marketing, as well as concerns over player funds. Poker pro Manig Loeser recently spoke out about them, and there's been mounting pressure on social media from the likes of Pokerbots1 and Todd Witteles accounts.  The crew also takes a look at the set-over-set cooler that benefited Alan Keating in a $1.2M pot, poker thriving in Texas with the WSOP Circuit at TCH, and the High Roller for One Drop at the EPT Monte Carlo. Speaking of big tournament series, PokerNews is on-site in the southern hemisphere at the recently relaunched Aussie Millions. Chad turned to his colleagues in the land down under for an update on all things Aussie Millions. Finally, mark your calendar for the upcoming Mixed Game Festival XIV, which will kick off at the end of the month and continue into the summer. 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 | CoinPoker controversy 14:55 | Alan Keating $1.2M pot 18:10 | Texas poker thriving + TCH WSOPC 21:02 | PokerNews MyPlayers 21:50 | High Roller for One Drop 24:20 | MSPT Potawatomi 25:40 | Aussie Millions 29:30 | Highlights from Aussie Millions 30:35 | Mixed Game Festival XIV

    32 min

  2. APR 30

    Did Sorel Mizzi Win INSANE $300K Bet?

    In the 962nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back to catch you up on all the latest in the poker world. That includes Daniel "Jungleman" Cates getting kicked off Hustler Casino Live (HCL), a $5-million live-streamed cash game pot, and David Peters getting called out by Dylan Linde over an outstanding debt. The crew also wraps up the U.S. Poker Open, including David Coleman winning the $25K finale and Brock Wilson topping the overall leaderboard to become the U.S. Poker Open champ! Finally, Chad goes one-on-one with Sorel Mizzi to discuss his amazing weight loss and body transformation, which was a part of a $300,000 prop bet with Bill Perkins. Mizzi opens up about his inspiration, life changes, and what he's up to now when it comes to 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 01:32 | Jungleman gets kicked off HCL 05:31 | $5M pot Largest in Live Stream history 08:40 | David Peters called out by Dylan Linde 13:52 | Interview with Sorel Mizzi 27:00 | 888poker XL Series May 3-12 27:30 | David Coleman wins USPO final 28:20 | Brock Wilson named overall USPO champ 30:22 | Teaser – Art Parmann & Justin Young from Table 1 Podcast

    32 min

  3. APR 29

    VERDICT: The Lodge Card Club - HUGE For Texas Poker

    In the 961st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back for a special episode to discuss the recent Grand Jury verdict regarding The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas. Spoiler Alert: It was good news for Doug Polk and company as potential charges were dismissed, and seized funds and equipment will be returned. Not only that, the cardroom has plans to reopen as soon as possible. It was the best case outcome considering the situation, and the poker world, including co-owners Brad Owen and Andrew Neeme, celebrated en masse. There are still a lot of lingering questions as to what may come next, but the crew dives into it all 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 00:28 | Charges dropped 02:28 | Doug Polk shares the good news 05:00 | Was it a witch hunt? 06:45 | The Lodge Card Club issues statement 07:45 | Another legal win for Texas poker 10:26 | Is this good long term? 11:00 | Poker community celebrates 15:30 | Brad Owen & Andrew Neeme 17:10 | WSOPC at Texas Card House 18:30 | Influencers & Live Stream

    21 min

  4. APR 28

    UNCUT: Maurice Hawkins FIRES BACK Over Bankruptcy Controversy

    In the 960th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Maurice Hawkins, who finally took them up on their long-standing offer to come on the show and share his side of the story. Maurice discusses his recent Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, his dealings with Randy Garcia, and why he feels unjustly targeted. The 24-time WSOP Circuit ring winner also touches upon the situation with Denise Pratt, his backing situation with Cody Stanford, family obligations, and much more. Things became heated at times over the course of the 40-minute uncut interview, but it marks the first time Maurice has come on the PokerNews Podcast to discuss the various allegations and judgment against him. 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 00:35 | Maurice Hawkins joins the show 02:13 | Situation with Randy Garcia 06:27 | Cody Stanford backer situation 08:56 | Great year, but unable to pay 09:37 | Should it be considered scamming? 13:00 | Failing to live up to the agreement 17:30 | Is Maurice a legend? 20:35 | Could Maurice be a beloved player? 29:36 | Who is the victim? 34:35 | Final words

    40 min

  5. APR 27

    Maurice Hawkins Files Bankruptcy; Dodging $115K Poker Debt?

    In the 959th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz get together to discuss the recent bankruptcy filing of Maurice Hawkins. Is it to absolve himself from a six-figure poker debt due to Randy Garcia? According to a Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Case 26-15116-EPK) obtained by PokerNews, Hawkins, through his attorney Michael A. Kaufman, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday, April 23 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The filing came less than three weeks after Hawkins won the WSOP Circuit Elgin Event #3: $400 NLH for $17,419 and his record 24th ring, and despite Hawkins having already amassed $217,254 in 2026 tournament earnings according to The Hendon Mob. Plus, hear from Randy Garcia's attorney Rogen Chhabra, who has launched garnishment efforts against Maurice. 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 01:20 | Maurice Hawkins Files For Bankruptcy 16:40 | Attorney Rogen K. Chhabra

    27 min

  6. APR 23

    Etay's STOLEN WPT Wynn Poker Trophy Listed For Sale?

    In the 958th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back to talk about a poker mystery. How did Esther Taylor's 2022 WPT Wynn trophy end up on eBay without her knowledge? Chad actually brought it to her attention, and after some investigating, there are more questions than answers. Was the trophy stolen? Hear from Etay herself as she shares what she thinks happened. From there, they talk about WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, which included Jared Bleznick (AKA Blez) meeting WWE superstar The Miz and discussing a $1.5 million sports card. From there, it's a look back at online poker's Black Friday on its 15th anniversary, plans for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), a big win by poker photographer Katerina Lukina, and winners from the 2026 PGT U.S. Poker Open, including Brock Wilson and Joao Simao. Finally, Chad shares video highlights from his trip to the record-setting Irish Open in Dublin. Find out all about those stories and more in this week's 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 01:20 | Etay's trophy on eBay 05:08 | Hear what Etay has to say 08:00 | Missing poker memorabilia 10:38 | WrestleMania Weekend 10:53 | Blez meets Miz 12:47 | Black Friday 15th Anniversary 18:20 | US Poker Open winners 21:44 | Past US Poker Open champions 23:10 | Congrats to Katerina Lukina 25:25 | Plans for the 2026 WSOP 28:40 | Chad at the Irish Poker Open

    34 min

  7. APR 16

    WSOP Circuit Manager TJ Reid Reveals All

    In the 957th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to sit down with TJ Reid, the recently-appointed Manager of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit.  Reid talks about his vision for the WSOP Circuit, upcoming plans, and how he'll help foster a better overall player experience. He offers a unique perspective as a player himself; in fact, he finished fourth in the WSOP Paradise $25K Super Main Event last December for $3,000,000. Speaking of which, Reid talks about that whole experience, including having a front-row seat to the infamous Eric Wasserson slowroll against Benny Glaser.   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 | TJ's WSOP opportunity 06:00 | WSOP's need for more faces 10:40 | What players should get excited about 12:50 | Coming back to Milwaukee? 15:10 | Hailing from Missouri 16:00 | Winning $3M at WSOPP 19:50 | How'd you celebrate? 20:30 | Eric Wasserson slowrolls Benny Glaser 26:35 | His first $25K tournament 27:54 | Follow TJ Reid

    29 min

  8. APR 11

    Wrapping Up WSOP Europe 2026 With Martin Kabrhel & Dan 'Jungleman' Cates

    In the 956th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway hosts his final show from the 2026 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Prague, where he is joined by special guests Martin Kabrhel, Lexy Gavin-Mather, Dan "Jungleman" Cates, and Landon Tice. Find out what they all had to say about the 2026 WSOP Europe and more. Plus, "Jungleman" doesn't shy away from calling out scammers and sharing his thoughts on Maurice Hawkins! Finally, Calum Grant conducts a winner interview with the 2026 WSOP Main Event winner Marius Kudzmanas. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every day this week at approximately 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 | Martin Kabrhel 09:29 | Lexy Gavin-Mather 15:42 | Dan 'Jungleman' Cates 23:20 | Landon Tice 28:15 | Marius Kudzmanas Wins WSOPE Main Event

    31 min
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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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