This week, Dara and David are joined by producer extraordinaire and 2018 Poker Hall of Fame inductee Mori Eskandani. They also talk to retired Northern Irish online poker beast and the man Jono Crute. They welcome back bestselling author turned poker pro Maria Konnikova who joins them for strategy corner. Ian bring us news from all over the poker world plus a look ahead to the third edition of the Unibet Online Series plus the lads talk about the recent DDOS attacks.
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Back for Season 7, David and Dara welcome Antonio Esfandiari to the show. They are also joined by Irish poker pro Nick Newport. For strategy, Daiva Byrne discusses a hand from her recent Unibet Open Bucharest. From the news desk Ian catches us up on all the top stories and results since we’ve been away. Also there’s a hot take on ‘American regs’ from Scottish highroller Niall Farrell.
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 22 min
For the season finale from the Unibet Open Bucharest, Dara and David chat to author and former poker host, the inspiration for the Oscar nominated movie Molly’s Game, Molly Bloom. They also sit down with bonafide Irish poker legend Mick McCloskey. Niall Farrell stops by to help with a strategy segment looking at a crucial hand from his WSOP-E Highroller win. Guest newsman Daragh Davey brings the news from Unibet Open Bucharest and more, including a report from the Unibet sponsored Irish poker ra...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 23 min
In the week that saw John Cynn crowned WSOP Main Event Champion, Dara and David are joined by EPT Champion, online poker legend and talented writer, Ben Willonofsky. They catch up with mindset coach Jared Tendler who returns to the show to talk about mental preparation before and during a long poker series. They also look at the recent successes and antics of former guest Phil Hellmuth. Ian has a review of the WSOP final table as well as a round up of other bracelets won in the last week. Dara a...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 22 min
This week, we come to you from Vegas and the World Series of Poker! We are joined by poker and chess player, commentator and coach Jennifer Shahade. We also sit down with the UK’s cashiest player in recent years Andy Hills. Our strategy segment looks at a hand that David played during the WSOP tag team event. With the help of Sam Greenwood, we take a look at HUDS. Ian brings us a round-up of the WSOP and Vegas results so far as well as a report from the Unibet UK Tour Glasgow.
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 15 min
This week, Dara and David welcome back to the show WSOP Main event final tablist Jack Sinclair. They also sit down with the UK’s only triple bracelet holder, mixed game beast Benny Glaser. Daiva Byrne joins them for a strategy segment that looks at a huge hero call from the recent Unibet Open Malta feature table. Ian brings all the news and results from the WSOP, the Unibet Online series and more. There is also a visit by poker writer, podcaster and wsop bracelet winner chad Holloway.
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 22 min
This week we are joined by a man who has 4 runner up finishes but not a single bracelet at the World Series of poker, Alan ‘the chainsaw’ Kessler. We are joined by twitch phenom Ben ‘Spraggy’ Spraggs. David is torn a new one by Dara O’Kearney and guest Sameer Singh for a mistake he made in his Grudge Match with Ian Simpson. Ian brings us the latest from the WPT and Highroller bowl, plus a preview of the now running Unibet online Series. We are also joined by WSOP Czar Kevin Mathers who gives us ...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 16 min
We are in Malta this week where we just closed the curtain on another phenomenal stop of the Unibet Open tour. Joining us on the show is highroller, broadcaster and women in Poker Hall of Fame inductee Maria Ho. We also talk to EPT Barcelona 3rd place finisher and Millions Barcelona runner up Adam Owen. Adam is also in strategy corner to give us a mixed game tip. Ian delivers a smug news segment and Dara gives us his tells us how to prepare for the Unibet Online Series.
May 22, 2018•1 hr 9 min
In our season 6 opener, we welcome highroller extraordinaire Sam Greenwood to the show. We also be talk to popular sideline reporter Laura Cornelius. Deepstack Open creator Alex Henry stops by to talk about security at live events. Ian has all the news and results from the time we’ve been off the air. He also has a preview of this week’s Unibet Open and Deepstack Open Malta combined festival. Finally, Dara looks at set-mining in our strategy segment, specifically a key hand from his recent 8th T...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 14 min
For the Season 5 finale, Dara and David are talking snooker, poker and bad beats with Irish world snooker champion Ken Doherty. They are also joined by 2 time WPT champion and former WPT player of the year Jonathan Little. The great Phil Hellmuth stops by again to analyse that astonishing white magic hand versus Jungleman Daniel Cates from their heads up King of the Hill contest. Ciaran Cooney checks in during Ian’s news segment to tell us how the Spring edition of the Unibet poker sponsored ‘Ir...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Dara and David are delighted to welcome to the show Aussie Millions Champion Ari Engel. They are also joined by popular Irish pro Marc ‘Sluglife’ McDonnell. Fellow Unibet ambassador Espen Uhlen Jorstad stops by to discuss capped ranges in the strategy segment, Samantha Rea talks prop-betting and Ian brings all the news and results from Bratislava, Barcelona and more.
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Dara and David are back from hiatus with what promises to be a great show. Headlining this week is best-selling author and poker pro Maria Konnikova. They are also joined by back to back Irish Open 6th place finisher and recent online triple crown winner Sameer Singh. Last year’s WSOP main event final-tablist Jack Sinclair stops by for a strategy segment that looks at David’s Jack high call versus him at last month’s JP MASTERS in Dublin. Ian brings us the news and results from the recent Unibet...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 24 min
This week, our headline guest will be Canadian pro and WPT Fallsview Champion Mike Leah. We’ll also be talking to PokerStrategy.com editor Barry Carter about his piece on pros as content creators. Norwegian Unibet ambassadora- e-gamer turned poker pro Fredrick Bergman will stop by for a chat. Ian will bring all the exciting results from the Irish Open. Dara and Daiva will be correcting Doug Polk’s work in our Strategy Segment, taking a closer look at a televised hand between Phil Hellmuth and Li...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min
This week, David and Dara sit down with highstakes SNG beast and twitch legend Parker ‘TonkaaaaP’ Talbot, Bank Roll Staking boss-man Paul Jackson and Irish Pro Keith Cummins. Ian brings us news including a look at the Unibet Online Series. David has a quick chat with Ciaran Cooney about Unibet’s sponsorship of the 2018 Irish live poker rankings and Daiva joins the lads, breaking down a hand from her recent Unibet Open London.
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 15 min
In our jam packed Season 5 opener, we’ve got former Irish Open Champion Neil Channing. We’ll be talking to both Ryan Laplante and Patrick Leonard about their recent Twitter spat. Dara will give us his top tips for playing with no HUD versus weak passive players. Ian catches us up with all the news from the break, brings us all the results from last weekend’s Unibet Open London and takes a look at the Unibet Online Series which has just kicked off on UnibetPoker.com.
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 27 min
In the week that Unibet Poker launches in Ireland, Dara and David are delighted to bring you the Season 4 finale, starring none other than 4 time bracelet winner and 2014 WSOP player of the year George Danzer. They will also be catching up with poker player, writer and raconteuse Kat Arnsby. Daiva joins Dara to discuss a hand from her Aussie Millions preliminary. Ian retakes his seat at the news desk and David asks Dara all about his 7th Triple Crown.
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min
This week, David and Dara will be bringing you the exciting conclusion to their exclusive Phil Hellmuth interview. They will be talking to poker author and live tells expert Zachary Elwood. Former guest Carlos Welsh joins Dara in strategy corner to discuss an interesting satellite hand. Also on the show is back to back Megastacks champion, Irish poker pro Fintan Gavin and Unibet Ambassador Rauno Tahvonen who subs in for Ian at the news desk.
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 15 min
This week, our headline guest is quite simply the biggest name in poker - the WSOP and WSOP-Europe Main Event champion Phil Hellmuth Junior. We will also be joined by Poker player, author and Mental Game coach Tommy Angelo. Ian will be catching us up with all the news and results from over the Christmas period. Poker journalist Barry Carter will stop by to talk to us about poker new year’s resolutions. We will also be joined by British Highroller beast Charlie Carrel who will explain his thought...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 26 min
It's our 18th and final show of the year! Our headline guest tonight is highroller and technicolor dream pants aficionado Charlie Carrel. Well also be chatting with Australian poker and fantasy sports pro Jesse 'OntheMac' McKenzie. Ian will bring us the news, including all the results from last weekend's Unibet Open Bucharest. Daiva Byrne stops by to help us go through a pretty gross spot Dara found himself in at the Unibet Poker European Open. We will also take a look at the planned super-Europ...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of 'The Chip Race', Dara and David chat to superstar vlogger and recent Unibet e-sports SNG winner Andrew Neeme. They also sit down with sports psychologist and poker mindset coach Jared Tendler. Unibet ambassador Raunu Tahvonen is back to help with the strategy section, describing his thought process during a fascinating hand from the Unibet DSO Malta. Also, Ian will bring us all the latest news and results plus a preview of the upcoming Unibet Open in Bucharest.
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 21 min
This week, Dara and David sit down for a frankly hilarious chat with poker pro and newly crowned Aspers champion Tom Hall. They will also chat to vlogger, commentator, Twitcher and the newest Unibet Ambassador, Raunu 'Estonian Jesus' Tahvonen. The lads try to answer the question 'are vlogs just flavour of the week in poker? Daiva stops by to give her opinion on THAT hand between Niall Farrell and Maria Ho from the WSOP-Europe main event. There's also a surprise visit from hendon Mobster Barny Bo...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 17 min
For the first episode in Season 4, the headline guest is one of the biggest stars in the game - high stakes cash game and WSOP bracelet winner, Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak. Dara and David have a frank discussion with Pokernews editor Jason Glatzer about the state of the poker media today. Ian will bring us news and results from the recent WSOP-E. Dara will look at the adjustments necessary when playing a maniac. We will also be chatting to two of the biggest names in the world of e-sports Scott 'S...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 29 min
For the Season 3 finale, hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin cone to you from Las Vegas, where they just played the guarantee-smashing Unibet Poker European Open! Tonight they will be interviewing WSOP bracelet winner and online poker legend Chris Moorman. They will also be talking to 5-time World of Warcraft champion turned poker player Alan Widmann. Unibet ambassador and livestream commentator David Vanderheyden will be at the news desk, taking a look at the results from Vegas and beyond. Da...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This week, Dara and David Cone to you from the Gambling Mecca that is Las Vegas! They chat to British Poker legend, two time WSOP bracelet winner and hendon mobster, Barny Boatman. They also have an interview with American poker pro, coach and podcast host, 'Thinking Poker's' very own Andrew Brokos. Dara will be joined in strategy corner by his study buddy and fellow Unibet ambassador Daiva Byrne and Ian will be catching us up with results from the Poker Masters, WCOOP, WPO Dublin and Unibet DSO...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Dara and a David are back from hiatus with a bang with headline guest WSOP Bracelet Winner and Oscar Nominee Jennifer Tilly. They will also have a brilliant chat with four time APT tour champion, Sam Razavi. Ian will have all the results since going on break, including the particularly fun Unibet UK Tour Nottingham stop. Dara will analyse a hand between David and fellow Unibet ambassador Daiva Byrne and he will also be giving us a tasty morsel from his new satellite webinar.
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 31 min
This week we come to you from the island of Malta, the venue for the latest Unibet poker Deep Stack Open. Our guests are this year's WSOP Main Event 4th place finisher, caravan salesman from Bridlington in Hull, John Hesp and the poker pro who chooses to live in his van Carlos Welsh. We ask the question 'was this the worst Main Event Final Table in history?' Ian will be bringing us the news and results from the Unibet poker Deepstack Open Malta and Dara will break down that crucial AceTen v Aces...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Ina week that crowned a new Poker crowned in Scott Blumstein and a people's champion in John Hesp Dara and David sit down with Patrick Leonard on the back of a hatrick of high stakes tournaments in the Aria and Bellagio. Dara discusses that top boat versus quads hand between Vanessa Selbst and gaelle Baumann with Daiva Byrne and we also chat to our good friend, reigning Unibet DSO Malta champion Daragh Davey.
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Tonight, all eyes are pointed towards Vegas as Dara and David speak with November Niner Kenny Hallaert. They also take a look at the WSOP from the inside with poker reporter Will Shillibier. There's a hot take on Chris Ferguson from Lee Davy, Ian sizes up what looks to be a fascinating Main Event final nine and Dara breaks down a key hand from last year's final table.
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 14 min
In the Season 3 opener, Unibet Poker David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney sit down with WSOP presenter, 888 ambassador and Irish Open runner up Kara Scott! They also chat with Irish Tournament Director extraordinaire Big Nick O'Hara. Ian will be catching us up with all the news and results from a busy month at the World Series of Poker and, in our strategy segment, Dara will tell us when it's a good time to call in a satellite.
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 12 min
