The Lock-In - Sarah Herring
Episode description
This week, we are locked in with Poker.Org’s Head of Instant Media Sarah Herring!
The episode kicks off with Sarah explaining how she puts her interview subjects at ease before the conversation switches to stories from the first week of the WSOP. Chad Eveslage’s two bracelets are discussed as is Doug Polk’s celebratory laps. Dara also attempts to undo Barry Carter’s sabotage of their book launch as the Mystery Millions tournament mints 3 millionaires!
Sarah explains the role of Instant-Media in the media landscape and the mission of Poker.Org as a platform that wants to represent the voices of the players. Pokernews’ WSOP reporting blunders are discussed as is it’s deterioration as a poker media outlet in general.
David expresses his disappointment as disgraced podcaster ‘True Geordie’ signs with GGPoker, Dara talks about streakiness in poker, Sarah calls children tiny serial killers and everyone weighs in on the upcoming Poker Hall Of Fame nominations.
The episode ends with a plug for the UNIBET OPEN BUCHAREST which will take place between November 29th and December 3rd. Satellites for what David predicts will be a record-breaking event are already running on Unibet Poker.