Ep 21 - Aussie Poker Commentary with Liam Murray, PlayLive Melbourne Millions, APT / Aussie Millions Australian poker is on fire right now and Episode 21 of Poker Pulse covers it all. From a powerful zero tolerance stance on player behaviour, to the huge PlayLive Melbourne Millions, to major Aussie Millions news, this is one of our biggest episodes yet. We're joined by Liam Murray, host of the 2025 APS Fans Choice Awards and one of the leading voices in Australian poker commentary, for a fun and honest chat about poker, media, big moments and the future of the game. We also break down: • The massive PlayLive Melbourne Millions series • New PlayLive ownership and production upgrades • AbbyPoker, Eric Baldwin, Alex Foxen and Jeremy Ausmus appearances • An unusual final table payout situation • Danny McDonagh returning as Head TD for the 2026 Aussie Millions • APT Melbourne Poker Fest partnering with Crown • Noumea Poker Series 2026 in Paradise And we take a strong stand on behaviour in poker. There is no place in our game for harassment, intimidation or abuse toward players or poker staff including venue staff. Thank you to the 6,000+ viewers who tuned into last episode and helping us pass 750 subscribers. The next target is 1,000. If you enjoy the show, please like and subscribe. It costs nothing and helps us grow Australian poker media. Stay on the pulse. Hosted by Australian Poker Schedule founder Craig Abernethy. Co-host - Awesome poker dealer & player, 2024 APL Millions Young Gun champion - Catherine Young Co-host - Professional live and online poker player Troy Mclean. The content and topics we discuss in this episode are all on the pulse! Chapters 0:00 - Intro, Cathy's USA adventures and travel, Australian Poker Schedule 6:00 - 2025 APS Fans Choice Awards, Liam on hosting the night 11:37 - Liam's big weight-loss and recent surgery 12:47 - Last Episode Wrap Up and Feedback and Thanks for Support 16:13 - A serious chat on player behavior, Zero Tolerance 21:12 - PlayLive Huge Melbourne Millions, new ownership, AbbyPoker, Baldwin, Foxen, Ausmus 28:50 - New PlayLive Stream Setup, Cash Game stream, Mixed Games Academy stream 31:57 - PlayLive Stream Commentary and Liam Murray on poker commentating 44:10 - PlayLive Unusual Payout Situation Final Table Bubble 50:30 - Liam Murray, getting into poker and career highlight 56:30 - Liam's experience with 2006 WSOP Main Event Champion Jamie Gold and controversy 59:36 - Liam high stakes cash games his good mate Jake 1:04:12 - Danny McDonagh returns as Head TD to 2026 Crown Aussie Millions 1:06:25 - APT Melbourne Poker Fest partners with Crown, Liam commentating & Cathy doing the media 1:15:33 - Adrian Attenborough is back grinding in Australia, playing Star shot-clock series 1:17:52 - 2026 Noumea Poker Series Mar 14th-21st - Poker in Paradise Promo APS Poker Pulse partnership deals 1:20:08 - Wrap up, Follow us on Socials, Please Like & Subscribe
