For the final episode of 2022, the lads are joined by poker player, tennis player, actor, writer and WPT commentator Vince Van Patten. They also welcome poker player and author Amanda Botfeld. For strategy, they take a closer look at a ridiculous fold that David made at the recent Battle of Malta. John Duthie’s thoughts about poker marketing are deconstructed. Plus, Barry Carter is at the news desk!
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 33 min
This week, the lads are locked in and bursting to get out to Las Vegas for the WPT World Poker Championships at the Wynn! Joining them to recap the latest news and to foreshadow what they can expect in Vegas is the WPT director of media and player communications Lance Bradley. The trio discuss poker book-writing, poker journalism and the online poker landscape today. They also look at the role that ambassadors and players can play in the content creation space. Andy Wilson’s impressive WPT Flori...
Dec 09, 2022•40 min
For our 19th season curtain-raiser, we’ve got poker player, vlogger, The Lodge Cardroom owner and WPT ambassador Brad Owen. We are also joined by Irish player, commentator and Twitcher Tom Parsons. For strategy, Tony Dunst is here to discuss a hand he thinks he butchered from an online 2K event. Barry is at the news desk but not before he steps away momentarily to talk about his and Dara's new book ‘GTO Poker Simplified’.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This week, we are locked in and fleshing out all the details of the upcoming WPT Wynn in Las Vegas. WPT executive tour director Matt stops by to help us discuss the week’s news gossip and scandal but also to shine a light of the record-breaking festival planned for December. The lads examine the Pokerstars decision to bin podcaster True Geordie after Islamophobic remarks. The conversation is then steered in the direction of the Irish Open which is moving to the RDS and will be sponsored next yea...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min
This week, we welcome poker player, coach and current GPI number 1, Chance Kornuth. We are also joined by Irish player and podcaster Jamie Flynn. For strategy, we dive into a hand of live from my Estrellas Barcelona deep run back in August. Debi O’Neill is here to discuss the Cardschat Poker Forum. Plus, Barry Carter is at the news desk!
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week, we are locked in to the Bonnington Hotel Dublin, oblivious to everything else going on in the poker world. After trips to London for the UKIPT and Dublin for the International Poker Open (IPO), Dara and David are back at their respective base camps to reflect on a fortnight of poker travel. The lads talk about the rejuvenated Pokerstars live tours and UKIPT/EPT London specifically where Dara posted his 200th live cash when he came 40th in the UKIPT Main event and 201st when he chopped...
Nov 07, 2022•31 min
This week, we are locked in and hanging out with Grosvenor Ambassador Katie Swift. Over the course of this wide ranging conversation, the trio discuss Robbi Jade Lew’s lie detector text, Garrett Adelstein’s LA Times articles and Thomas Kremser’s controversial return to tournament directing at the Battle of Malta. Katie talks about her role as host at the upcoming Malta Poker Festival while David and Dara weigh in on the different needs of the recreational poker player to those of the pro. The up...
Oct 27, 2022•53 min
This week, we welcome to the show poker player, YouTuber, poker room owner and WPT ambassador Andrew Neeme. We are also joined by author, podcaster and live tells expert Zach Elwood. For strategy, we do a fun crossover with fellow GPI Global poker award winner ‘The Grid’ as we look at a hand of Jen Shahade’s from the EPT Barcelona Mystery Bounty. The executive director of poker operations at the Wynn Ryan Beauregard stops by to discuss the record breaking $15 million WPT event in December. Plus,...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 28 min
This week, we are on location in Malta paying tribute to our great friend Jan Suchanek who was booked to appear on this episode but sadly passed away a fortnight ago. Dara and David venture to various spots, some closer to the sea than others, as they discuss the media coverage since Robbi Lew made that questionable Jack-High call versus Garrett Adelstein. They also brag shamelessly about the hugely successful Chip Race Mystery Bounty at the Unibet Open. Dara is on the Doke Diet, also known as a...
Oct 11, 2022•45 min
Joining us this week are 3-time WSOP bracelet winner David Baker and WSOP and WPT champion James Dempsey. For strategy, Andy ‘BowieEffect’ Wilson analyses a key hand from his Estrellas Barcelona deep run. Natalie Bromley stops by to discuss The Hearts Of Queens Project. Plus, Barry Carter has all the news. This episode is dedicated to our friend Jan Suchanek who passed away last week.
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 35 min
This week, the lads are locked in with poker podcaster extraordinaire Joe Ingram. (Joey arrives at the 19 minute mark) David ‘kicks’ things off by describing the comedy of errors that lead him to break three toes in three separate incidents last week, after which the conversation turns to the subject of grassroots poker. With the online festivals in full swing, there is a brief results recap and Dara gives his top 3 things not to do if you are putting in a big grind. It’s then time to welcome sp...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week, we welcome 5-time WSOP bracelet winner and former WSOP Player of the Year Shaun Deeb. We are also joined by two time Unibet Open champion Matteusz Moolhuizen. For strategy, we analyse a funky spot of Dara’s from the recent EPT Barcelona. Kat Arnsby stops by to talk about The Chip Race Mystery Bounty. Plus, Barry Carter has got all the latest news!
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This week, the lads are locked in and shouting out about the upcoming Unibet Online Series - Lightning! They also welcome back to the show their great friend Henry Kilbane. David kick things off by asking Henry about his recent upswing before delving into the horror story that was the night he lost 80% of his net worth. The conversation then turns to live-streaming as the the trio analyse the strategies of cash game livestreams, specifically ‘Live at the Bike’ and ‘Hustler Live’ to generate audi...
Sep 06, 2022•59 min
This week, we welcome WSOP and MSPT finalist Angela Jordison. We’ve got the second half of our Brian Rast interview. For strategy, we analyse a bubble spot with top Australian online pro Jesse ‘On The Mac’ McKenzie. Jim Reid stops by to discuss the recreational poker experience. Plus, Barry Carter is here with the news!
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This week, we are locked in and eating out in the beautiful Catalan capital. Dara and David turn on the cameras in their hotel suite to discuss the Estrellas week of the EPT Barcelona festival. The conversation begins with some chat about David’s 26th place finish in the record-breaking 6313 runner main event. The lads discuss two of David’s more interesting hand histories - a 7 high river bluff and a three street call down with Jack high. Dara also cashed the main, as he did in the Seniors and ...
Aug 18, 2022•43 min
This week, we are locked in and zenned out with Luke ‘Slay’ Vrabel. The conversation between the lads is a wild ride that starts with the story behind the un-banning of Vrabel from the WSOP and his subsequent cash in the Main Event. David brings up Dan Zack winning WSOP player of the Year and Shaun Deeb’s unofficial ‘player of the decade’ title before the chat segues to Landon Tice’s bet with Pads Leonard that he cannot leave Ballys for an entire year. Vrabel gives his opinion on bets that make ...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
On this week’s show, we welcome 5-time WSOP bracelet winner and super high roller bowl champion, Brian Rast. We will also be joined by poker pro, commentator, streamer and vlogger Gary Blackwood. We’ve got a strategy segment with a twist - a hand of Dara’s from the European Deepstack Highroller. David Peters (sort of) joins us to discuss the topic of taking a player out of his preparation. Plus, Barry Carter has all the latest news.
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This week we are locked in and turfed out of our hotel with Irish poker pro Turlough McHugh. The show has a WSOP wrap-up theme but the lads kick things off by asking Turlough to tell the story of his nightmare experience when he tested positive for Covid whilst staying in Ballys. The topic then switches to the positives and negatives of the WSOP’s switch to Bally’s/Paris from the Rio before moving on to ‘the rise of ladies groups’ and an article penned by Dara this week. He elaborates on what he...
Jul 26, 2022•54 min
For our 18th season curtain raiser, we have got a banger of a show. We welcome 2-time WSOP circuit winner Katie Stone. We are be joined by poker pro and newly crowned GUKPT Luton champion Tom Hall. For strategy, we’ve got Finnish poker legend Patrik Antonius, here to discuss that high stakes poker hand he played against Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey. Mason Malmuth stops by to talk about Cardrooms. Plus, Barry Carter delivers some FAKE NEWS!
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 39 min
In this wide-ranging discussion ahead of the WSOP Main Event, we talk about time-banking and late registration. We also make some bold predictions. Dara previews the much anticipated Mystery Bounty event, Kara weighs in on the topic of diversity and there is a deep dive into Kara’s excellent GPI award-nominated podcast ‘The Heart Of Poker’. Before the trio part ways, Kara gives her best ‘deer in the headlights’ impression as she rehearses fake-freezing up on camera!...
Jul 02, 2022•49 min
This week we are locked in and sorting out the issue of inclusivity (in two minutes) with our good friend, poker player, writer and possible alien Alex O’Brien. There is loads of great conversation on this episode as Alex describes her poker trips to Malta and Dublin and Dara dispenses great advice to players coming into the live arena for the first time. Alex discusses her upcoming book ‘The Truth Detective’ and how poker rewired her brain and changed her approach to other aspects of her life. ...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr
What a show we’ve got in store this week! We welcome poker pro and ‘Bet, Raise, Fold’ star Danielle Andersen. We will be joined by the GOAP Kevin O’Donnell - that GOAP or the greatest old age pensioner, as Dara likes to call him. For strategy, we’ve got Steve O’Dwyer who helps us break down an interesting hand from his Irish poker Open victory. Lyle Bateman stops by to talk about ‘inclusivity in poker’. Plus, Barry Carter is here with all the latest news.
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This week, we are locked in and worn out after a mammoth spell of live poker as David and Dara are joined by former guest Niall Farrell on the heels of his UKIPT Dublin victory. The trio discuss the results from Dublin, whilst also giving their takes on what live poker brands need to get right for the players to be successful in the coming year. The new and exciting Mystery Bounty format is analysed and David announces ‘The €550 Chip Race Mystery Bounty Event’ at the upcoming Unibet Open Malta i...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This week, David and Dara welcome reigning MSPT player of the year Kyna England. They are also joined by 2-time WSOP winner and poker author, Bill Chen. For strategy, they’ve got the online legend that is Chris Moorman as he faces off against Ali Imsirovic. Fergal Nealon stops by to discuss ‘Rapid Response Ukraine’. Plus, Barry Carter has all the latest news.
May 18, 2022•1 hr 33 min
This week, we are locked in and cranking out a show in the tiny gap between live events. Dara and David are back from the Dublin Poker Festival which came right on the heels of the Malta Poker Festival which came right on the heels of umpteen other live festivals. To say the lads are exhausted after months of live poker would be an understatement but that doesn’t mean any relent from their content output. The pair chat about the unique deep-stack and extra levels in the structure of the European...
May 16, 2022•41 min
This week’s show has an Irish Poker Open theme as we are joined by not one champion, but two. Steve O’Dwyer is here to talk about his victory and more. We’ve also got 2016 champ Dan Wilson who short stack ninja’d his was to fifth this year. Dan is also be the focus of our strategy segment as we analyse the most talked about hand of the tournament. Ivonne Montealegre stops by to discuss the Malta Poker Festival. Plus, Barry has got the latest news.
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 34 min
This week, we are locked-in and closing out a week of coverage of The Irish Poker Open with a special 50th episode. David and Dara wanted to record from the plush Irish Open studio but instead they are back at their desks two days after the festival. The lads discuss Steve O’Dwyer’s dominating performance on a Main Event final table in which he knocked out every single player. They also analyse some of the other great performances on show including those of Dan Wilson, Rus Mircea and runner-up K...
Apr 24, 2022•35 min
This week we are locked in and hanging out in the beautiful Estonian capital of Tallinn. After Dara finally finishes his hot chocolate, the lads take refuge in David’s room at the Park Hilton, the venue for the Patrik Antonius Poker Challenge. Dara and David have been in the commentary booth, covering some special events from the festival including the ‘Challenge Patrik’ heads-up championship, the First Land Of Poker (FLOP) Meet-Up Game (MUG) and a big cash game featuring Patrik Antonius, Kim Hu...
Apr 18, 2022•28 min
This week, we welcome back to the show our good friend, WSOPE Main Event champion Jack Sinclair. We are also joined by Nordic Poker Champion Jon Kyte. For strategy, Isaac Haxton stops by to discuss a hand he played versus Brian Rast. We do a deep dive into the thorny subject of poker scammers. Plus, our brand new newsman Barry Carter has got news and results.
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min
This week we are locked-in and hatching out a plan to become reality TV stars with Big Brother Canada winner turned poker twitch sensation Kevin Martin. Dara and David take a deep dive into three of Kevin's recent tweets, one of which probes his belief in copying from the best and the other two which illustrate his excellent understanding of what makes good content. The lads talk about how the current season of High Stakes Poker actually improved when some of big names left the game. They all gi...
Mar 28, 2022•46 min
