The Flow Show with Jeff Gross

Jeff Gross

Join Jeff Gross in his conversations with the best poker players and industry leaders to learn what sets them apart from the rest.

  1. 3d ago

    Alvaro Nuñez: Luxury Real Estate Entrepreneur & Ultra-Endurance Athlete, Building an Empire, Extreme Misogi Challenges, and Choosing Presence over Performance

    In this episode, Jeff Gross sits down with Madrid-born tennis standout turned Miami luxury real estate mogul and world-class ultra-endurance athlete, Alvaro Nuñez. Alvaro shares the incredible narrative arc of his life—from facing a sudden U.S. visa lottery rejection to pivoting immediately to launch an international high-net-worth hospitality empire, which eventually evolved into the Super Luxury Group. He candidly details the profound mental breakthroughs he achieved through a 10-day Vipassana meditation course, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, enduring a grueling seven-day total darkness cave retreat, and running six marathons across the Sahara Desert to raise mental health awareness. Alvaro and Jeff dive deep into regulating the nervous system, building luxury creator houses focused on clean community networking, and why the ultimate metric of elite success comes down to a deceptively simple standard: doing exactly what you say you will do. Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Wild Adventures with Dan "Jungle Man" Cates 02:21 - Finding Profound Clarity: Kilimanjaro, Everest Risks, and Vipassana Meditation 09:58 - The American Dream: Tennis Scholarships, Visa Setbacks, and Building a Luxury Real Estate Empire 16:26 - High-Flying Business: Helicopter Aviation, Confronting Signs, and Miami VIP Culture 22:54 - Extreme Challenges: 7 Marathons in 7 Days & Surviving a 7-Day Darkness Retreat 26:08 - Embracing the Misogi: Running the Sahara Desert for Mental Health Awareness 38:41 - Shifting the Focus: Presence Over Performance, Longevity, and Future Family Goals 46:49 - Disrupting Wellness: NASA-Backed Science, Inter Miami, and the Race Across America 54:22 - Activating Communities: Luxury Creator Houses & Stacking Daily Wins for Elite Success Links and Socials Alvaro Nuñez Instagram: https://instagram.com/alvaronunez Alvaro Nuñez X (Twitter): https://x.com/anunezofficial Alvaro Nuñez YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alvaronunezalfaro Super Luxury Group Instagram: https://instagram.com/superluxurygroup Super Luxury Group X (Twitter): https://x.com/superluxurygrp Super Luxury Group YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SuperLuxuryGroup Jeff Gross https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker https://instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker https://x.com/jeffgrosspoker

    1 hr

  2. May 8

    Brent Hanks: CEO of PokerGO & WSOP Bracelet Winner, Old School Online Grinding, & The Return of Heads-Up Poker

    Jeff Gross sits down with long-time friend Brent "Buffalo" Hanks to discuss his incredible journey from a fifth and sixth-grade school teacher in rural New York to becoming a WSOP bracelet winner and the CEO of PokerGO. Brent shares unbelievable stories from his early days, including moving to Las Vegas and taking down the Sunday Million while sleeping on an air mattress , and the rollercoaster of getting staked for live events by Jason Mercier. The two dive deep into the current landscape of the poker industry, the evolution of High Stakes Poker lineups , the monumental WSOP and ESPN broadcasting deal featuring Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions , and the highly anticipated return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Brent’s authentic, gamer-at-heart energy shines as he reflects on his passion for the game, invaluable leadership lessons, and why poker desperately needs to re-embrace its gambling roots. Chapters 00:01:24 - The Boom Era: From Fifth-Grade Teacher to Full-Time Poker Pro 00:09:44 - Welcome to Vegas: Winning the Sunday Million on an Air Mattress 00:13:39 - Staking Deals with Jason Mercier & The 2012 WSOP Bracelet 00:27:23 - The "Sport vs. Gamble" Debate & The Importance of Table Talk 00:33:04 - Stepping Up as CEO of PokerGO & Working with Mori Eskandani 00:36:10 - Evolving High Stakes Poker: Live Filming, VIP Lineups, and Alan Keating 00:41:55 - The WSOP's Return to ESPN & Teaming Up with Omaha Productions 00:45:34 - Jeff Gets the Invite: The Return of the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship 00:53:24 - Launching "No Gamble, No Future" & Leadership Lessons from Cary Katz 01:03:20 - Future Predictions: WSOP Main Event Legacy & Regulating Online Bracelets Links and Socials • Brent Hanks X https://x.com/BuffaloHanks Jeff Gross: • https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker • https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast • http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker • https://instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker • https://x.com/jeffgrosspoker

    1h 7m
  3. Wayne Chiang: StarCraft World Champion, WSOP Talent Manager & Betting On Yourself

    Feb 3

    Wayne Chiang: StarCraft World Champion, WSOP Talent Manager & Betting On Yourself

    Jeff welcomes Wayne Chiang, a pioneer of modern e-sports and a seasoned high-stakes poker professional who now serves as the Talent Manager for the WSOP. Wayne discusses his early days as the world’s number one StarCraft player and the parallels between competitive gaming and professional poker. He details the new WSOP Vlogger Program designed to support content creators of all levels and his transition from the "miserable" grind of high-stakes play to a more fulfilled role within the industry. Wayne also previews his upcoming book, Betting On Yourself, which explores decision-making under uncertainty, ethics as a competitive advantage, and navigating the new era of AI. Chapters 00:00:09 - From StarCraft World Champion to WSOP Talent Manager 00:02:05 - The Birth of E-sports and Early Online Poker Days 00:04:54 - Transitioning from High-Stakes Pro to the Working Side of Poker 00:07:38 - Missing the Grind vs. Staying a "Gamer at Heart" 00:09:57 - Poker Meritocracy: Rankings, GPAs, and the World Series Legacy 00:12:58 - The WSOP Vlogger Program: Incentives for Content Creators 00:15:33 - Experience at Live at the Bike and Dealing with Corporate Poker 00:18:22 - Managing Personalities: A 180-Degree Turn on Phil Hellmuth 00:21:37 - The Value of Influencers and Partnerships in Modern Poker 00:22:51 - Betting On Yourself: New Book on Business, Poker, and AI 00:25:46 - Two Hand Hold’em: Patenting and Launching a New Casino Game 00:28:33 - How to Contact Wayne and Join the Vlogger Program 00:31:11 - Memory Dividends and Closing Remarks from Paradise Links and Socials Wayne Chiang X: https://x.com/D22_soso Wayne Chiang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d22_soso/?hl=en Jeff Gross: https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker https://instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker https://x.com/jeffgrosspoker

    32 min
  4. Gabriel Andrade: WSOP Paradise High Roller, $5M Score & Life Lessons

    Feb 1

    Gabriel Andrade: WSOP Paradise High Roller, $5M Score & Life Lessons

    Jeff Gross sits down with long-time friend and poker powerhouse Gabriel Andrade following his monumental $5 million score at the WSOP Paradise in the Atlantis. Gabriel opens up about the emotional weight of his recent success, transitioning from a "cash game undercover" player to a tournament specialist, and the financial struggles he overcame to reach this peak. He shares incredible stories from his past—from delivering pizzas and surviving a robbery in Oklahoma to the "angels" like Bill Perkins who supported him during his lowest points. The two also discuss Gabriel’s unique "no-solver" approach to the game, his studies in hypnotherapy, and his goal of giving back through pro-bono mental health work. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction and the $5 Million WSOP Paradise Score 00:01:05 - Final Table Dynamics and Team Play 00:02:16 - The Mental Game: "Cold Blood" and the 7-2 Hand 00:07:28 - Gabriel’s Origins: From Ecuador to Civil Engineering 00:09:43 - The Pizza Delivery Days and Being Robbed in Oklahoma 00:16:55 - Moving to Houston and the Start of the Poker Journey 00:22:17 - Early Casino Experiences and Winning (then Losing) a Fortune at 17 00:24:36 - Online Poker Security and the Move to Live Play 00:28:36 - Ascending High Stakes Cash Games and Finding a Backer 00:30:00 - Angels in Life: Bill Perkins and the Journey Out of Debt 00:35:31 - The St. Thomas Story: A "Dinghy" Moment and a Saving Hand 00:41:08 - Living for Family and Helping Employees in Ecuador 00:45:01 - Meeting Influential People and the "Risk/Reach" Outfit 00:48:42 - Tournament Strategy: Learning from Monsters Without Solvers 00:54:47 - Future Plans: Hypnotherapy, Writing a Book, and Giving Back 01:03:38 - Family Time in the Bahamas and Closing Thoughts Links and Socials Gabriel Andrade Hendon Mob: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=79420 Jeff Gross: https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker https://instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker https://x.com/jeffgrosspoker

    1h 14m
  5. Jennelle Gordon: From Trauma to Tantra — Redefining Intimacy

    07/15/2025

    Jennelle Gordon: From Trauma to Tantra — Redefining Intimacy

    From a traumatic past to a transformative Tantra practice, Jennelle Gordon, also known as Shakti Jennelle, is redefining intimacy and helping couples reignite their passion. On this episode of The Flow Show, Jennelle shares her journey from surviving human trafficking to becoming a Tantra master, offering insights into how Tantra can heal shame, deepen connections, and enhance sexual polarity. 🎧 Expect to hear: 🌿 A Drug-Free High: How Jennelle’s plant-based lifestyle and Tantra practice create spiritual and emotional clarity without substances. 💔 A Raw Journey: From foster care, military service, and human trafficking to finding her calling in Tantra, Jennelle’s story is one of resilience. 🔥 Keeping the Spark Alive: Why sexual polarity fades in long-term relationships and practical tips like separate bedrooms or intentional date nights to maintain it. 🥗 Diet for Intimacy: Tips for better stamina and circulation, including reducing meat, eating bee pollen, and timing meals around intimacy. 🧘‍♀️ The Truth About Tantra: 95% spiritual practice, from breathwork to Hatha yoga, fostering vulnerability and presence in relationships. 💞 Open Relationships & Ego: Jennelle’s perspective on surrendering ego through open relationships and why true intimacy requires authenticity over variety.

    39 min

  6. 05/03/2025

    Ryan Garber: Reinventing the Music Label Industry

    Imagine being a musician with a viral hit—but instead of waiting years for royalties to trickle in, someone wires you six figures upfront. That’s exactly what Ryan Garber and his company, Xposure, are doing—reshaping the music industry one catalog at a time. At just 24, Ryan has already helped hundreds of artists unlock life-changing capital by buying their streaming rights in deals that close in as little as 24 hours. One artist used the funds to get their sibling out of the hospital. Another reinvested in their career and grew from 300K to over 1.5M monthly listeners.   🎧 Expect to hear: 💰 Why artists making $1K–$10K/month are overlooked—and how Xposure is giving them new leverage 📈 How streaming data helps predict long-term value with near 99% accuracy 🎵 The economics behind a million Spotify streams—and why $5K today might be worth more than $50K tomorrow 🌍 Why music is one of the most resilient and global asset classes—even in times of war, tariffs, and recessions 🚀 Lessons in startup grit, from raising their first $1M to deploying over $10M in five years   🔗 Connect: Website: https://xposuremusic.com

    58 min
  7. Wiring Ferrari's to Reinventing Audio with IconiQ Founder Nima Saati

    05/02/2025

    Wiring Ferrari's to Reinventing Audio with IconiQ Founder Nima Saati

    Nima Saati, founder of NIMA Technologies and the creator behind the sports-inspired Bluetooth speaker brand IconiQ. Nima shares how his journey from wiring Ferraris to licensing IP with the NFL led to a breakthrough in immersive, fan-first audio tech. This episode dives into his design obsession, licensing battles, and why he believes unification—not personalization—is the future of portable sound.   🎧 Expect to hear: 🏈 How a football helmet became the blueprint for the world’s first licensed sports-themed Bluetooth speaker 🔊 Why most Bluetooth speakers fall flat—and how IconiQ’s audio engineering outperforms on sound, size, and power 🎨 The role of design, utility patents, and official team licensing in creating a collectible that actually delivers 💡 Lessons from building multiple hardware startups without VC backing—and why capital and the “dream team” are everything 💥 What’s next for IconiQ, from military editions to syncing 20 speakers across sports, culture, and community   🔗 Connect: Website: https://iamiconiq.com

    39 min
  8. Aero X Ventures: Drones, AI & National Security with Co-Founder Kyle Mounts

    04/08/2025

    Aero X Ventures: Drones, AI & National Security with Co-Founder Kyle Mounts

    Jeff Gross sits down with Kyle Mounts, Co-Founder and CIO of Aero X Ventures, to talk about building a niche fund focused on aerospace, defense, and frontier tech. Kyle shares his entrepreneurial journey, his bold vision for national security innovation, and the mindset that keeps him grounded as both a founder and a father.   🎧 Expect to hear: 🛫 How Kyle turned a North Carolina airport project into a statewide drone innovation hub 🛡️ Why he believes the U.S. is behind in defense tech—and how startups are changing that ♠️ His philosophy on managing risk (in both poker and business) 📉 What it really takes to raise a first-time fund in a down market   🔗 Connect: ·     Website: https://www.axv.vc/

    1h 13m
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Join Jeff Gross in his conversations with the best poker players and industry leaders to learn what sets them apart from the rest.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Gross
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
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